[ The Hidden Archon ]

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『 Forgiving you is something I cannot do anymore 』
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Ice and Fire. She is able to feel something far more corrupt . . .similar to a witch. The heart was covered with frost as the blaze grew too vile. Snow-covered ashes that burn so hotly but so coldly. That's how she describes the sensation, the simultaneous distortion of frost and flame.

As they come closer to the the cathedral doors, they could feel it. Not only did they feel the hostility, they also felt them.

" Aether? Paimon? And the Anemo Archon? " Rei spoke, her little legs trying to catch up with Enki and (Y/N).

As they ran, Jean spotted them. She was about to call her out but realized the distress within her. One look from her face says it all.Barbara on the other hand didn't notice anything strange as she's busy clutching the Lyre that Venti magically restored.

(Y/N) opened the cathedral door despite still recovering. The scene in front of her made her eyes widen. On the ground were not only ice but also 2 unconscious people. Venti and Aether . . .

Paimon? Rei and Enki saw her incased in a block of ice. Quickly as possible, the black haired everlasting activated her Pyro vision to melt the ice on the iced out Paimon.

" Enki, scout immediately. The ice is still solid, the one who caused this might still be around. " Enki didn't waste any time as he quickly dashed away to find the villain who created this damage.

(Y/N) knelt down to an unconscious Aether. As she was about to lift him up, Jean beat her to it.

" You're still recovering, (Y/N). I can carry Aether. " The Floret Archon only nodded, understanding her current state as she has just woken up from recovery. Her (E/C) eyes looked at the unconscious Anemo Archon who is now being carried by a Favonius knight.

They carried the two inside the Cathedral and are quickly assisted by the nuns present inside along with the Deaconess, Barbara.

(Y/N) remained outdoors as Rei continued to thaw Paimon. The fragrance of ice and fire that she had detected earlier had vanished, indicating that the culprit had departed Monstadt. She was irritated by her slowness and clicked her tongue. Perhaps she could have saved Aether and the Anemo Archon as well, if she had been quick enough. However she didn't even bother thinking about Venti.

All she cared about is Aether and Paimon. The Floret Archon grew attached to the two, something she doesn't usually do. Attachment scares her. . . Her past already taught her a lesson on attaching to people.