[ The Hidden Archon ]

「 9 」

As Rei explained about Sakurai, (Y/N) zoned out from the history of her Nation. She's just lost right now, knowing that she's awake will eventually lead her to those who betrayed her. The memories she kept for them, now turned into a curse.

' I wish I could go back to Sakurai. . . But my oath to Aether ' the Archon sighed, raising her hand for a bit, emitting a pink hue. (F/F) flowers appeared above her hands, floating until they turned into jewels.

" -and that's all about Sakurai and Sakuya! " Rei proudly finished, her hands placed on either side of her hips.

" Woah! Sakurai's really pretty from your description! " Paimon clapped as she high fives Rei. Aether was amazed as well, the Floret Archon's nation is spectacular from the words of the Everlasting.

' Maybe that's why she's spectacular as well ' his eyes landed on the (H/C) haired girl who was looking the way. He smiled softly, admiring the female without her noticing it.

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" Isn't that Jean? " Paimon said, spotting the Acting Grand Master of Monstadt. From the looks of it, Jean is talking to a Fatui Member which made Aether lightly glare at the lady. He could sense that these people are not the typical nice person you meet.

(Y/N) however didn't feel any anger at the Fatui, instead she felt confused. She knows that the Fatui hails from Snezhnaya but why do they lack the quality of love? She's for sure that the O̶r̶i̶g̶i̶n̶a̶l̶ Cryo Archon would grace them with love. But then again, she's been asleep for thousands of years. No doubt that something has changed.

" Seems she's talking to someone. . . " Paimon pointed out. Rei looked at the the Fatui lady and her once happy demeanour turned cold which the three noticed.

" Eh? What's wrong Rei? " (Y/N) asked the little girl. She pointed at the Fatui lady before speaking.

" Those people. . . They tried to take over our Nation! " The (E/C) eyed female's eyes widen. What on Teyvat is going on with the Cryo Archon? They made an oath to her, an oath of alliance. So why would they try and take over her Nation?

She finally realized, the original wasn't ruling Snezhnaya. . . They're gone.

Although she wasn't particularly close with the Original Cryo Archon, she still thinks of them as a great friend or acquaintance.

" . . . Which is what has brought us to this point in the first place " The Fatui lady or Anastasia complained to Jean. It's no secret that the Fatui are up to something.

" If you are unable to promptly deal with the Stormterror threat, then leave the defense of Monstadt to the Fatui " Anastasia continued. (Y/N) found this skeptical now, letting the Fatui deal with Dvalin is not the ideal plan to go with.

" We can put an end to Monstadt's dragon issues, all we need to do is bring that monster to the- " The Fatui lady was silenced by trail of petals, clamping her lips to shut her up.

Jean looked at the cause of this, there she saw the fair maiden with the unusual vision. Hand glowing pink with some tiny flowers surrounding it. She looked quite pissed and ready to talk back.

" Why would Monstadt let another Nation deal with Dvalin's situation? Quit lying. . . It leaves a distaste to society, you know? " (Y/N) smirked, walking towards the two ladies. She snapped her fingers, the petals on Anastasia's mouth disappeared but she could feel a very sharp knife on her back.