New World (Genshin Impact x OC)

Chapter 31: A Bitter Reunion

Opening 3

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The trio arrive outside the Favonius Cathedral, as Dainsleif looks at the statue.

Dainsleif: A huge statue, a grandiose Cathedral... The people of Mondstadt clearly spent a great deal of resources and energy to construct them. But how aware of this was the Anemo Archon on receiving this gift, and how much did he give back in return?

Paimon: Faith doesn't ask for anything in return though, does it?

Dainsleif: Hmph, as long as the gods have a clear conscience about it all, there's nothing I can say about it.

Paimon: Shh! We're about to enter the Cathedral. Don't say anything bad about the Anemo Archon...

Dainsleif: Enter? I never specifically said I would enter the Cathedral. I'll leave you two to mingle with the sisters.

Paimon: Huh?

Lucius: Aren't you curious?

Dainsleif: You are the Honorary Knight of Mondstadt. They will surely allow you to poke into these affairs with their utmost trust. Having me tag along would only make them suspicious.

Lucius: Because they don't know you?

Dainsleif: Correct, and just as our little friend said... I might say something bad about the Church at any time. When a non-believer steps onto holy ground, the result is never pretty.

Dainsleif: I have never received the favor of the gods in the past. I don't see any reason I would need it now or in the future, either. That's enough about that. While we've been chit-chatting, the Abyss Order continues to act.

Paimon: Okay then, Lucius, we'll just go in ourselves and ask around.

Lucius: (sigh) Whatever.

Dainsleif: I should warn you about one thing. Don't go mentioning the Defiled Statue inside the Cathedral. he Church of Favonius wouldn't ignore the matter of the statue, but if they rashly tried anything against the Abyss Order, it would only ruin whatever element of surprise we may have. Also... Meddling in the affairs of the Abyss usually doesn't end well for anyone.

Lucius: Alright then.

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Lucius and Paimon enter the Cathedral and approach Barbara at the altar.

Barbara: Lucius! You're back in Mondstadt! How have you been? Do you need anything today?

Lucius: We just wanted to ask some questions about something.

Barbara: Oh? Ask away.

Lucius: Has the Church ever lost a Statue of the Seven?

Barbara: Huh? You're here to ask about that old story? Well, I didn't expect that... That was such a long time ago, barely anyone mentions it nowadays.

Lucius: Oh?

Barbara: A long time ago, there was indeed one Statue of The Seven that disappeared one night without a trace. Nearly every member of the Church joined the search for it, but it was never found. In the Church's records, as you might assume, this incident has been called "The Lost Statue of The Seven."

Paimon: Hmm... of course.

Barbara: Of course?

Lucius: ("Damn it, Paimon.")