Devil's Path (Genshin Impact x OC)

Chapter 29: The Secret Source

Opening 4

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Upon finally learning the Captain's plan and goal of reconstructing the Ley Lines, the trio urgently head to the Speaker's Chamber to meet with Mavuika to discuss the next action.

Paimon: Mavuika!

Mavuika: Lucius, Paimon, Citlali — perfect timing. I've located the Captain.

Paimon: R—Really? That's great! We also just took a peek at Ororon's memories, and discovered something huge!

Citlali: Let me take it from here.

Citlali interjects as she steps forward and explains their findings to Mavuika.

Mavuika: So, The Captain was searching for the Source Mechanism to reconstruct the Ley Lines. If his plan is already in motion, that means he knows exactly how to accomplish his goal. We have to stop him.

Paimon: I—Is reconstructing the Ley Lines a bad thing?

Mavuika: Yes. It's not a simple fix. It would mean sacrificing nearly everything contained within the current Ley Lines — very similar to the price of using a Gnosis. If he activates the mechanism, it's all over. We need to mobilize our forces as soon as possible.

Lucius: What's our forces?

Mavuika: Kinich, Xilonen, you two, and myself. All other warriors are working to push back the Abyss on the frontlines.

Paimon: But, that's barely any people. Not to mention, you lost your power, and they've got the Captain on their side! Maybe we really should get Citlali to break Ororon's legs... 

Mavuika: That won't help us with The Captain, I'm afraid. In any case, the Masters of the Night-Wind are in urgent need of manpower. Citlali, I was hoping you could head back and help defend the tribe.

Citlali: Alright. I understand where I'm needed. I'll head out right away.

Lucius: We'll handle Ororon ourselves.

Citlali: I'll leave him to you all, then.

Citlali reluctantly waves goodbye and quickly leaves.

Mavuika: Alright, back to the matter at hand. I don't believe defeating The Captain needs to be our ultimate goal. Let me grab Xilonen and Kinich. Then, I'll tell you my idea.

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After a few minutes, Xilonen and Kinich arrive at the chamber as Mavuika finishes filling them in on the situation.

Mavuika: As you all know, Ororon is working with The Captain, and we need to stop their plan. The Captain is a formidable opponent, but that shouldn't deter us. In any case, a head-on confrontation isn't the best way to solve the issue. Their plan hinges entirely on a single element — the Source Mechanism. If we leverage our forces, we can destroy it. And then, success is ours.

Mavuika: We'll head out together. In the event that a confrontation becomes inevitable, I'll stall The Captain while you advance.

Kinich: No, you're our leader, and you've lost your power. You shouldn't be the one to face the Captain.

Xilonen: I agree with Kinich. The two of us can handle it.

Mavuika: Listen to my plan, first. Kinich, I want you and Ajaw to launch an assault from the front and break through the Fatui defenses. The Captain won't be on the frontlines. As a seasoned warrior, he'll be stationed in close proximity to the device to ensure its protection.