"For centuries he has been watching in the Land of Luminaris unchanged and unperturbed."
"In the deep heart of Arcaic City lies the abode of our beloved Archon. He watch his kingdom from above his golden realm."
"The dreams and ambitions of mortals...
Nito was seated as he looked at the group "Albedo, Tabibito, Venti and of course, Paimon. My nation is in your debt, you have our gratitude."
Aether smiled happily "You have nothing to be thankful for. You're a friend, who am I not to help." Nito chuckled a little before nodding "Venti.... I hate to admit it but... We're also indebted to you, we're willing to give you something in return."
Venti looked up with stars in his eyes "Anything?!"
Nito:
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"Please don't take advantage, and if you're thinking of getting indefinitely free wine. Forget it, no."
Venti: "Awh... All right, 10 barrels of Luminaris' finest wine!"
Aether: "VENTI!"
Venti raised both hands in confusion "What?" Nito just closed his eyes "Okay, ten barrels. Ten. did I make myself clear?"
Venti quickly nodded curtly moving up and down, the Lux Archon looked at the other blond "Aether, you too can ask for whatever you want just like this useless guy."
Venti: "EY!"
Aether smiled "I could use a few days off before I go back to Teyvat. I'm kind of exhausted and I'd like to be able to get a good rest and take a vacation here."
Nito nodded "Of course, and.... Albedo, I'd like to talk to you privately." Both blondes looked at the traveler and the bard. Aether nodded immediately "Of course."
Aether and Venti took their leave of Albedo and Nito leaving the two alone. Nito looked serious "Nicredo told me what happened inside Durin's mind. But... I would like to make sure that really that my son and you have really made the passes."
Albedo looked down "..." Nito sighed as he settled back into his throne. "I'll put it bluntly. One who was chosen by Gold himself and one who was cast as trash and food to Durin. I can't imagine a worse scenario where my son and you fight each other to the death in the future."
Albedo looked serious "I am aware of your worries, your majesty Lord Nito. I know, but... I would like that... That he... He was the only one who would not try to kill me. In Dragonspine one of my brothers who was devoured managed to survive and had a destiny identical to Nicredo... I always dreamed if someday... One of my Homunculus brothers that Gold created I believe... Will finally be a brother to me but..."
"As long as you don't tell Gold about me and this place. I can... Fill that void." Nicredo entered from the east entrance of the room with a serious look on his face "But.... You'll have to earn my trust. Even if you were honest with me that time. A bond like mine with Ryoto.... It has to be earned... And I'll set two conditions. One, you won't tell anyone about me in Teyvat, and two... If you rat me out to Gold... Rest assured on that day. You will end up winning me as another enemy against you."
