Devil's Path (Genshin Impact x OC)

Chapter 27: Allegiance to the Cause

Opening 3

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After the Mountain King event, the following four days would be rather overwhelming for the Adventurers' Guild as Abyssal activities would increase.

Hearing word of this, Lucius and Paimon meet up with Katheryne, who is talking to someone.

Katheryne: I see, thank you so much. The Adventurers' Guild has been overwhelmed these days...

Piltzin: No worries at all. We've always valued the strength of adventurers. Given the current situation, it's vital that we all work together. Since we're facing the same enemies, I'll send you the intel we've collected on the Abyss so far. Then we can take a look at how to coordinate our efforts.

Katheryne: Alright, thank you so much.

Piltzin leaves as Lucius and Paimon arrive and wave.

Lucius: Yo, Katheryne. I heard about the recent Abyssal activity over the last few days.

Katheryne: Yes, the Abyss has ramped up its activities lately, we can no longer afford to act only after receiving news of an invasion. Good news is that the Pyro Archon has finished assembling her forces and stationed them all across Natlan. So, the Pyro Archon suggested that the Scions of the Canopy and the Adventurers' Guild focus on collecting and disseminating intel. That way, we can stay informed of everything that's happening across the land.

Katheryne: Once we receive word of enemy activity, we can notify the nearest camp and the stationed forces can take immediate action.

Lucius: Hm, that will lead to a faster response time.

Katheryne: Yes, precisely. This should also allow us to focus on gathering information, rather than running around and trying to tackle everything at once. So please also take a chance to relax, you two. You've been working hard these days and this will be a good opportunity for some well-deserved rest.

Paimon: So that's the plan! Phew, we can finally stop and take a break.

Lucius: But the threat of the Abyss is still far from over.

Paimon: Paimon knows that! It's not like Paimon just wanted to lay here and do nothing.

Katheryne: Hehe, the movements of the Abyss are always unpredictable. There have also been times when it suddenly became more active in the past. The people here generally see it as something like an acute natural disaster. Once the disaster is over, everyone will return to their normal lives. We just all hope that day will be sooner rather than later.

Lucius: ("I can only have faith in Mavuika's plan and do my part...")

Kachina: Eh? Lucius and Paimon? Hello hello!

Kachina greets the two from behind.

Lucius: Yo, Kachina. Have you recovered?

Kachina: Hehe, yep! Now really isn't the time to stay at home and recover, anyway. I wanted to do something to help. I heard that the Pyro Archon is gathering warriors to be stationed in the more remote areas, so I came here to sign up!

Lucius: That's good to hear, but remember, don't push yourself too hard just after recovery.

Kachina: Mhm! I'll do my best and also make sure to stay out of your way. The last thing I want is to add to your work! Oh, by the way, Xilonen told me she was ordered to forge you an Ancient Name! She said that she's all set and we can head over whenever we're ready.