New World (Genshin Impact x OC)

Chapter 37: Wishes of the Shirasagi Himegimi

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Back in the Kamisato Estate, Ayaka has been preparing for his arrival for some time now. She would rehearse every possible scenario as to what Lucius would say, to say she was a perfectionist would be an understatement.

Right on cue, the main doors to the Kamisato Estate open.

Ayaka: ("He's here!?")

She internally says to herself in shock as she quickly prepares herself.

Footsteps can be heard slowly approaching the screen, as Ayaka closes her eyes.

Paimon: So this is the kind of place where the big shots of Inazuma live, huh? Paimon kinda expected it to be... snazzier.

Lucius: Paimon, come on.

Paimon: What? I was just saying.

Lucius: You need to keep your thoughts to yourself sometimes.

Paimon: Hmph!

Thoma: Welcome, at last, to the Kamisato residence, honored guests. Miss Kamisato is delighted to finally meet you.

Thoma says as he notices Ayaka's quietness. He already knew that Ayaka prepared so much for this moment.

Paimon: Is this the Shirasagi Himegimi you keep going on about? So, uh, where's she at?

Lucius shoots Paimon a glare, feeling that she may have offended them.

Ayaka: Ahem...

Ayaka coughs, having now built up the courage to speak. She knew what was at stake in this conversation, as the fate of Inazuma rests in her hands at this moment. She firmly believed that Lucius is the man to change the fate of Inazuma.

Paimon: Oh... uh, behind the screen?

Lucius glares at Paimon once again, annoyed at her speaking her mind when she should know better.

Ayaka stayed quiet, beginning to feel ashamed at the question Paimon asked.

Thoma knew he had to step in.

Thoma: Yes, haha, as the daughter of the Yashiro Commission, this is how Miss Kamisato is accustomed to receiving guests. Consider it a time—honored tradition within the Yashiro Commission. Forgive me if this is an unwelcome surprise.

Lucius: (nods) I understand.

Paimon: Makes sense, she's a super—important person after all.

Lucius' understand gave Ayaka some much needed confidence as she continued.

Ayaka: Please forgive my lack of courtesy for receiving you in this fashion... especially following such a long and wearisome journey over the sea.

Lucius could easily tell that she was being genuine, which impressed him.

Ayaka: I have awaited your arrival with great anticipation, and Thoma assures me that you do indeed possess the power to change the tide of the times. At present in Inazuma, in the name of the Vision Hunt Decree, the people's aspirations are being senselessly trampled underfoot.

Ayaka: Though the Yashiro Commission serves the shogun, it is the people with whom we share close bonds, given the contact we are required to have with them in the performance of our duties. A commission's power rises and falls with the trust of their people. Thus, we cannot remain indifferent to this situation without also remaining indifferent to our own fate.