Harbinger of Destruction

Chapter 4:The artisan knows his ore

The Fatui Harbingers are very mysterious figures. However, one of the most mysterious must be the Destroyer, Blade.

A swordsman of Liyuean origins with an unkown ranking among the 11 Fatui Harbingers. Ruthless, bloodthirsty and rumored to have an terrifying self healing ability.

Yes, little is known about the Destroyer. Most of the knowgledge about him is shared among his collegues and calling it hard to get informations out of a Fatui Harbinger would be an understatement.

Such were the whispers about Blade. And he didn't it in the least.

His new name fit him perfectly. He was a blade, a self repairing weapon who's only use was to shed blood.

So the why...Why, instead of cutting down the enemies of the Fatui, he was out here shopping?

Shopkeeper:Radiant grade Noctilucous Jade? I see, you're not a tourist. My apologies. I have some here for your perusal...What do you think? The Jade Mystery is an old name in the jade business. Just look at that wonderful quality! Rex Lapis doesn't often bless us with such finery. Go on, pick whichever one you like!

Paimon:These three pieces really do look pretty, not like the ones you usually dig up...But how do we pick? Should we just grab one and go?

Lumine:A man who makes his living off betting on stones can't be trusted so lightly.

Yes, it seems that thus so called reepectable shop was also a betting ring. However, they still had a need for Noctilus Jade.

Zhongli:Very good. It seems you have learned some tricks of the trade.

Paimon: What do you think, Mr. Zhongli? How should we pick from these pieces of Noctilucous Jade?

Zhongli:Oh? You want me to decide? That is fine as well. If it were me, the answer would be simple.

Paimon:Oh? And that would be...

Zhongli:I'll take them all, boss.

Shopkeeper:Oh, you act with such panache, good sir! I always knew you were not a man of ordinary caliber!

Paimon:Wait! Wait! Boss, that one didn't count! We need to discuss it again!

Paimon dragged Zhongli away. Lumine and Blade shared a quick look, before following.

Paimon: Hey! If we only need one for the ritual, aren't we wasting three times the Mora if we buy them all!?

Blade thought this was a wasteful decision as well. However, he didn't comment on it.

Zhongli should do as he sees fit for this situation. After all, it was his funeral.

It did make sense. As the creator of mora, the old man must not think much about throwing his own money away.

The absurdity of the situation almost made Blade laugh. However, he did not do so.

It would be better for him not to. The Regrator had told Blade that his laugh can come off as scary, even if the Destroyer does not wish it to be so.

Blade saw following that advice as the best option. After all, when it comes to negociations and socializing, the Banker might be the most skilled of them all.

Lumine:Actually, it's two times more Mora.

Zhongli:Oh, Mora. Hmm...It is as you say. I suppose I overlooked this particular aspect of the transaction.

Paimon:Huh? How do you not think about Mora when buying things!?

Zhongli:If one must always consider Mora before acting, then in all things one is bound by Mora.