Opening 2
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After an arduous trip back to Liyue Harbor, the two reunite with Childe outside Northland Bank.
Childe: Ah, you've finally returned. How was your journey to Jueyun Karst?
Lucius then explains to Childe his meeting with Moon Carver only, omitting their meeting with the other adepti while lying about how it took a while for Moon Carver to appear, hence why they took a while to come back.
Childe: Oh, you didn't get to see all the adepti yourself? Oh as they say, it's up to fate, no? Not a worry. If you have the free time, there's no harming giving in a go again. As a returning gift, I too have information for you.
Lucius: Let's hear it.
Childe: Regarding the archon's passing... The Liyue Qixing's response really has given me food for thought... They've announced that, as the true killer has not yet been found, they are not allowing anyone to pay their respects to the Exuvia.
Lucius: Hmm.
Childe: They've even gone so far as to try and cut off information... But with the Rite of Descension and all, even the Qixing isn't able to keep a lid on things.
Paimon: Exuvia?
Childe: It's common knowledge in Liyue that Rex Lapis is also an adeptus. The Geo Archon is also the God of Contracts, and is also known as the Exuvia, Prime of the Adepti. The mighty and illuminated adepti of today all signed contracts to protect Liyue back then.
Paimon: Guess that explains why they're all so focused on Liyue's well-being.
Childe: Naturally. They both have the responsibility and the aptitude for the job. But if the ruling Qixing became unable to perform their duty properly, the adepti have the right to take corrective action. The Geo Archon's spirit has risen, so why would the Qixing hide his vessel!? Truly suspicious.
Lucius: That is weirdly suspicious... Something definitely isn't right.
Paimon: He is the reason we came here, after all. If the Liyue Qixing has locked up Exuvia and won't let anyone near...
Lucius immediately realises that Paimon will slip out their goal for travelling as he covers her mouth.
Lucius: Shut it!
Childe: Oh? So Rex Lapis is the reason you came here, why might that be, pray tell?
Lucius: Nothing to do with you.
Childe: Heh... nice answer. A knight that gets duped by the Fatui would really be no knight at all now, would they? But, I can help you with that too you know.
Lucius: Oh really now?
Childe: Come on, you can trust me on this one. Just give me some time to find someone. Someone who can help you break through this stalemate. Truly fascinating. The harder they try to silence the situation, the greater the chaos that erupts...
Lucius/Paimon: ...
Childe: If you want to be around to see it all come crashing down, best you stay alive until we next meet, yes?
Childe asks before heading back inside Northland Bank as Lucius grabs Paimon's ear and twists it.
Paimon: Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!
He drags Paimon away from Northland Bank, in case Childe might eavesdrop on their conversation.
Lucius: What did I freaking say back on Mt. Aocang!?
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New World (Genshin Impact x OC)
Fanfiction"We were just orphans... living by the day with no purpose or goal, and now we're here, separated. We had no time to say goodbye... so let's not call it that." Lucius, a 19-year-old boy, having lived a life full of hardships, is mysteriously transpo...
