The Wanderer and the Traveler

The Balladeer

"Hi! Sounds interesting... Mind if I joined you?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice of the Inazuman man, the three girls who were gathered paused their conversation momentarily. It was then the blonde traveler and the self proclaimed "Prinzessin der Verurteilung" recognized the indigo eyed puppet. Even from the distance, his large, round kasa hat stood out.

"What ho! We meet again, vagrant of Inazuma."

As the blonde Prinzessin began to speak, the astrologist beside the two girls quickly came to a realization before using her abilities to teleport them out of sight of the Inazuman man. It was clear she had known of the mysterious man's identity and much to his frustration, too.

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"Lumine! There's the Delusion Factory!"

As Lumine reached the entrance to the cave, in which was infested by the Fatui, she had made it through the maze of doors and rooms that seemed endless until she had eventually made it to the end successfully. Or what seemed like the end.

With her footsteps slowly approaching the middle of the room, a purple haze could be practically felt through her skin, the atmosphere thick. Above was a familiar yet unfamiliar presence, and the atmosphere of the room suddenly grew dark.

There before her was a short male, standing on top of an elevated wooden board, with a familiar black undershirt with a loose black tunic and a black belt with a purple band. However, aside from the dark themed attire, his large and round ichimegasa hat stood out the most.

Lumine took a defensive stance before him, to which he only chuckled. Darkly.

"Wow, you actually managed to find this place."

It was all the words it took from the Balladeer for Lumine to grow the urge to fight. Which, of course, was once again laughed off by the Balladeer.

It was then that Lumine began to feel a strange sensation penetrating her body, almost. Purple haze surrounded her, her head began to hurt, and she was slowly losing her vision. She could barely make out what the Balladeer was saying..