A Way Into A Wealthy Man's Heart (Pantalone X Reader)

Chapter 5

After entering Liyue the smell of the nearby restaurants made you energized. One thing about Liyue is the delicious food they serve! One can't help but get lost in the arouma of foods. Well except for Pantalone he was too busy chatting with a client. And well you did your best efforts in being a good "Bodyguard" in protecting Pantalone from any dangers. You couldn't see the purpose in protecting this man.

He was more than capable of protecting himself. You thought for yourself. After buying some supplies from many vendors. Pantalone felt bad for making you walk beside him in every purchases he made. He felt you needed a break.

"Say, Y/N, are you tired? We could dine in a nearby restaurant before making more transactions!."

"That would be nice." You tried to keep you excitement down. The cusine of Liyue was really something every foreigner in Teyvat must try!

After sitting down and ordering Pantalone started talking about a certain coat or robe? He was ecstatic about giving to the Tsaritsa. Well you felt happy for him but you felt more happy was the food he ordered. From crystal shrimp to Adeptus temptation. He was story telling about something about the fur on the coat coming from a legendary creature of some sort. But you were too busy munching down on some Adeptus temptation. While he continued talking about the coat.

After eating. Your observant nature was back and you were more focused than ever. During the time you and Pantalone were eating he explained that he needed to check his secret trade route to get a certain item.

You were fine with it. And started following Pantalone to his not so secret anymore secret trade route. While you were walking with Pantalone you notice a Purple haired child following Pantalone. And eventually she caught up and started pulling Pantalone's coat.

"Mr. Baizhu, here are the herbs you requested" Qiqi said to Pantalone.

After this happend you couldn't help but giggle at Pantalone's confused face. You bent down to the height of Qiqi and carefully explained how this was not the person she thought he was. Qiqi quickly ran towards the way to Bubu Pharmacy.

"Who's Baizhu???" Pantalone asked with a confused face.

You giggle before replying with

"He's the owner of Bubu Pharmacy. He has long hair and wears glasses like you!
Maybe that why miss Qiqi thought it was you.

"Well maybe a more intimidating and sad version of Baizhu thought." You mumble to yourself. Laughing quietly.

Continuing on the hunt for the secret route Both Y/N and Pantalone made way. And eventually they arrived. Upon getting in the trade route one Fatui member was guarding the entrance. And Eventually let Pantalone in but not you.

"Only Sir Harbringer can enter."

Pissed off you took off your mask to get recognized.

"Ah Harbringer Y/N! My apologies."

In getting inside of the trade route you were greeted by Pantalone talking with another Fatui member. Everything was normal as usually but the Fatui member was looking way too much towards the left entrance between the room. It was surely odd but nothing dangerous to be worried at. You stayed in the corner of the room waiting for Pantalone to get the coat and eventually go home.

Eventually another Fatui member was walking toward Pantalone with a box in hand. This was oddly suspicous the certain Fatui Member was eagerly smiling. Noticing these suspicious habits you quickly untied the cryo vision you were wearing on your neck and quickly throwed it in the direction between Pantalone and the Odd Fatui member.

Upon throwing your vision you quickly ran to shield Pantalone from the Elemental explosion of a blade hitting the vision. The impact of the knife slashing the vision caused an elemental explosion. The explosion wasn't big. But it did cause damage to your coat. In protecting Pantalone from the explosion it did cause both of you to be in a quite awkward position. Quickly getting up you quickly scanned the surroundings to see the "Fatui member" left a knife right next to an empty box. Both Fatui Members were gone. It was a reckless assasination attempt. Which explained why the other "Fatui member" only let Pantalone in before seeing that you were also a Harbringer.

"Tch, what cowards." You mumble

Why were they hoping for a double kill lmao

Upon realizing this you quickly helped pantalone up and both of you started investigating in the trade route. Still embarassed on how awkward both of your positions were after the explosion. And you both eventually found all of the real Fatui staff managing the trade route. Well all of them were tied up. You and Pantalone of course untied them.

"Harbringer Pantalone! The mil-" One Fatui member said before Pantalone replied with.

"I know. Eventually the milleth would know about this place."

All of the tied Fatui stayed quiet because of Pantalone's gloomy appearance from nearly being killed.

After all of the Fatui member were untied they all started apologizing from not securing the trade route properly.
But the worst from all. The coat Pantalone was excited for was stolen (lmao) to put it on a short note. He was depressed after leaving the Trade route.

After leaving the trade route you started small talk with Pantalone to avoid the tension.

"Hey, don't be all depressed. We should go dine in this famous tavern called Third-round Knockout. My treat of course!"

"That sounds great, Y/N."

Hopefully dinning in a famous tavern might make his mood more happier after nearly getting killed. And stolen from. You quickly held his hand to make the journey to the tavern much quicker.

Upon arriving in the tavern you ordered for Pantalone. You've heard from many woman around Liyue harbor that men are usually interested in wines and alcohol. And that alcohol has a relaxing effect. So you made sure to buy atleast a bottle. Of course you weren't interested in fine wines, plus you have a very low alcohol tolerance. So you just ordered yourself a cup of coffee. After the wine arrived Pantalone gave you a concerned look.

"Haha, Y/N what's all this for?"

"Well it's for you. Atleast take a sip. Liyue is not known for its wine and alcoholic beverages but it's still unique!"

"Well aren't you going to drink with me?"

"Of course." That was a lie.

After some minutes past by having conversations with Pantalone and him drinking the wine. He slowly got tipsy and sleepy and the effects of getting drunk was the flushed reaction it does to your face. It was very cute seeing his face very red.

And eventually you gave in and started pinching his face. HE WAS SO ADORABLE. As odd as the Regrator thought what was happening he placed his hands against yours. He couldn't imagine holding your hands as he slowly got tipsy. He wanted this moment to last.

"Regrator? Regrator!" You said to Pantalone as he was already sleeping. What was happening really fitted the tavern's name because after Pantalone's third cup he eventually drifted off happily. Atleast he didn't feel depressed after losing the coat you thought to yourself.

It was getting late so you decided to get going. You decided to use your Delusion when carrying Pantalone because he was very tall. Even though your Delusion was making you more tired and was draining your vitality you were able to atleast carry Pantalone safely.

In the moment of desperation you stole one of the Milleth's horses. Riding horses
Wasn't something new to you since in Snezhnaya it was a common transportation method. Slowly positioning Pantalone comfortable on the horse and using your cryo vision to calm the horse down. Of course when the milleth would caught you stealing a horse it may stain the Tsaritsa's reputation. And there you ran with the horse with Pantalone on your back. He was still sleeping peacefully.

Grammar mistakes will be fixed. I wanna sleep first