Chapter 18 (Part 2)

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I was speechless. Aether and Thoma were both heaving and sweating profusely. I spaced out as I processed everything that happened. 'Damn I thought it would be a better first impression than this' I sighed as I thought to myself.

"Y/n?" Aether called my name as he brought me back to reality. "Huh? Oh! Uh.. yes?" I replied as I walked closer to Aether and Thoma. "Thoma said it would be a lot safer for us to talk in Komore teahouse, we could talk things out in there" Aether said as Thoma continued "Are you able to do what you did earlier one more time Miss Y/n?".

"Well, of course... come hold my hand Aether, Paimon, and Thoma" I answered as they held on to me then I focused to go in front of Komore Teahouse which I'd passed by before so I knew the image. 

When we arrived Aether and Thoma talked about the situation while I only listened. It seems like Thoma will stay behind in the Komore Teahouse and Aether and I would look for the resistance. I honestly could just stay with Miko, and hide up there but of course, support your friend, yey.

I and Aether bid farewell to Thoma as we went to look for the resistance. As Aether and I walked, I initiated a conversation.

"So... What happened earlier?" I asked curiously. "Well... Thoma was the one who was seized for the Vision hunt decree so I went there to save him then I met your mother. She is really.... intimidatingly scary by the way, hahaha..." Aether awkwardly laughed as I sighed.

"I know but why were you lying unconscious on the floor? From where I was  I felt an insane amount of concentrated energy coming from the area we were in. I also found out I could teleport!" I held my chin as we continued to walk. "Ah, I see... I fought your mom and I don't understand anything" Aether explained what happened including this strange place he was brought to. I carefully listened as Aether continued. 

"..but this is unusual, where is he?" Aether asked as he looked around trying not to call Xiao by saying his name out loud. 

"Oh he is in Liyue... he also has duties as it's Yaksha y'know" I smiled, missing him but not the topic right now. "Ohh... alright. Where did you go by the way" Aether asked as I quickly replied. "I was able to get in through Ritou security with someone's help... the woman I was told to look for when I arrive in Inazuma. I'm sorry for disappearing for days like that" I said genuinely said sorry as he shrugged it off.

"No worries at all. I knew we were bound to separate here sooner or later you know..." Aether said sadly and I felt much worse.

"Ahhh! I promise I'll make it up to you! I will join you on your journey from now on since I achieved my first goal but I won't join the resistance. I also think our goal to meet the Shogun, my mother would be much better done when we are together" I smiled as he smiled back.


After going around spying- AHEM... I mean asking around.... Well, somehow we ended up in Nazuchi beach. 

We walked until we found samurais towering over a resistance fighter which Paimon pointed out. Aether rushed to battle as he took down all those Samurai while I watched on the sideline. The guy Aether saved thanked him. Aether and I introduced ourselves and told him of his intentions to join the resistance. He then offered to lead us to the camp.

His name was Teppei.... I was getting sunny vibes from the guy and I liked it. I feel like I'll have to protect this bean till the end. We went to Fort Fujitou, where the camp is situated and I met their General Gorou along with Aether. 

Aether introduced us and explained what happened in the vision hunt decree which surprised Gorou and allowed Aether to join the resistance and for me to tag along. 

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