Part 2

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Starfell Valley...

The moment the commission was issued, the gallant knights of Favonius and intrepid adventurers sprang into action. Mondstadt, a picturesque city filled with warm-hearted denizens, erupted in applause and admiration as Aether and Momon made their way toward the city gates. Their heroic stance against the colossal wild dragon had earned them the adoration and respect of the entire populace.

A swell of pride surged through Momon's heart, basking in the euphoria of being hailed as a hero and embraced by his newfound name. The warmth of the people's admiration washed over him, like a comforting cloak that wrapped around his soul. In the midst of the crowd's jubilant cheers, an unsettling undercurrent of anxiety pulsed through the air. Behind that enigmatic mask lay the ominous presence of a death deity, capable of reducing this thriving city to rubble with the mere twitch of a finger.

After completing their registration at the Adventurer's Guild, the group dispersed, each embarking on a different path. Aether accompanied Amber to the Temple of the Falcon, while Momon and Kaeya set their course for the Temple of the Wolf.

Momon delved into the history of these temples, discovering their ancient significance as sacred places where the people of Mondstadt once paid homage to the Four Winds. However, the passage of time had rendered them desolate and devoid of visitors.

Now, in the wake of Stormterror's wrath, these once-revered temples languished in obscurity, their hallowed halls abandoned. As Momon and Kaeya navigated through a harrowing gauntlet of monsters, they finally reached the Temple of the Wolf.

Standing sentinel before them was a stone gate reminiscent of those found in YGGDRASIL, evoking a sense of familiarity in Momon. The dilapidated ruins surrounding the temple affirmed Kaeya's assertion that this place had truly fallen into complete oblivion.

"This is the Temple of the Wolf, Momon," Kaeya remarked somberly. "It's a shame that the people of Mondstadt have forsaken these once-holy grounds."

Momon glanced at Kaeya, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "You seem quite reverent, Kaeya."

Kaeya offered a faint smile. "Not particularly religious, but I hold a deep respect for the divine. How about you?"

Momon pondered for a moment, his gaze drifting upward to the sky. "No..." he replied, his thoughts briefly straying to the Norse Gods and Christianity from his own world. However, he quickly realized that discussing the religions of his world here might raise unanswerable questions. "No, I don't," he finally stated, keeping the intricacies of his own beliefs hidden away in the recesses of his mind.

"All right, we've arrived. I can smell something burning inside. Let's proceed, Momon," Kaeya suggested.

Together, Kaeya and Momon entered the temple. The entrance enveloped them in utter darkness, but as they ventured further, a remarkable transformation occurred.

"Umm, Kaeya, have we stumbled into another dimension?" Momon questioned, his voice tinged with astonishment.

"Quite surprising, isn't it?" Kaeya replied with a touch of regret. "It's disheartening that these sacred places are left to fester with monsters and nefarious groups."

For Momon, the experience felt remarkably akin to the domains of YGGDRASIL, and this world was gradually revealing itself as a fascinating enigma.

Their exploration came to a halt as they reached a platform beneath them. There, a horde of dark creatures reminiscent of those Momon had battled while rescuing Tsarevich awaited them.

"Hey, Kaeya, are those creatures goblins?" Momon inquired.

Kaeya shook his head. "Not goblins, my friend. Those are hilichurls."

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