Chapter 9

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Ceres P.O.V - Dawn Winery

Diluc and I got to the winery, but I don't see Jean and Barbatos or Aether and Paimon

"I guess we're the first ones here" I said

"Looks like it. How about we have something to eat? I'm pretty sure you haven't eaten breakfast or lunch" Diluc said and my stomach let out a loud growl, my cheeks turned red from embarrassment. Diluc chuckled "I believe that answers my question. Shall we head inside my manor? I'll ask my butler to prepare something"

Then we walked inside the manor, and I was in awe when I saw the inside of interior

"Welcome home, Master Diluc" The maid greeted and she noticed me "May I know who the young lady is?"

"This is Ceres. She's the Priestess of the Seven Archons" Diluc introduced me

"It's a pleasure to meet you" I said as I bowed

"The pleasure is all mine, your grace" The maid bowed

"Tell the butler to prepare some lunch for me and Ceres" Diluc said and the maid bowed as she left "While we wait, how about I take you to my study? I have books about the history of Teyvat and the nations"

"I would love to" I said and Diluc led me to his study

Once we got to his study, I saw so many books and my eyes widen in amazement

"I never seen this many books..." I said as I looked at the bookshelf

"Doesn't the temple hold books as well?" Diluc asked as he took a seat behind his desk

"Not really. The books I've read are scriptures about the Archons and Celestia. We never had books that holds fun stories and such" I said as I pulled out a book from the shelf

"I see. Guess it's a good opportunity for you to read something different then" Diluc said

"Yeah. I'll read one of those books when I'm done reading about the history of Teyvat and the nations" I said

"Are you curious on how the other nations have been doing?" Diluc asked as he started doing some paperwork, probably for the tavern or something

"Yeah. Before my long slumber, I used to visit each nation with my master when I was young, except I never interacted with anyone before" I said

"Why?"

"It's rule at the temple. We're not allowed to interact with anyone outside of the temple unless it's for business" I said

"Sounds strict. Were your parents okay with that?" Diluc asked

"I wouldn't know. I don't have parents" I said and Diluc froze when I said that

"What happened to them?"

"I was abandoned. They left me at the foot of the temple, and for as long as I can remember, the temple was my only home" I said as I started reading the book

Diluc and I didn't say anything. The room was dead silent

'Did I make him feel uncomfortable?' I couldn't help but feel worried

"...What would you do if you met your parents?" Diluc asked, breaking the silence

"What would I do...? Hmmm... I guess asking them why they abandoned me or if they at least loved me" I answered truthfully and I put the book down "I'll even ask them about where they came from"

"Where they came from?" Diluc asked

"Yeah. Every child are always curious about where their parents came from or what they're like before they had me" I said

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