Genshin Impact : Shattered Void

Chapter 36 : Lantern Rite!

Sotto sashidashita kasa no naka de
[Lumine sees Musashi and Paimon lend their hands for Lumine, and she can see everyone is standing in front of her, smiling at her.]

Nukumori ni yorisoinagara
[In the end, Lumine sleeps on Musashi's right shoulder (with Paimon on the top of Musashi's head) under the massive Oak tree in Windrise.]

-------------------- Chapter 35 -------------------

(Still 3RD POV)
(Wangshu Inn...)
[And... when they got there, they saw everyone is busy. The trio saw the people there are busy with decorations.]
Musashi: "Wow... They seems busy."
Lumine: "It's kinda remind of Windblume Festival a week ago."
Paimon: "Maybe there's some festival around Liyue as well. How about we find Verr Goldet and ask her what is going on?"
Musashi: "Well, let's go and see Miss Veer."

[And... they used the elevator to reach the inner part of the inn. And they saw Miss Veer Goldet is looking at Wangshu Inn's employees that seems busy with decoration.]
Verr Goldet: "Lantern Rite is nearly here, why don't we decorate the inn this year..."
Lumine: "Lantern Rite?"

[Verr Goldet looks back and saw the trio is standing before them.]
Verr Goldet: "Oh, it's Musashi and her friends!"
Musashi: "Hello, Miss Verr!"
Lumine: "Greetings."

[Paimon waves her hands as Verr Goldet nods her head happily.]
Verr Goldet: "Don't you know? On the first full moon of the first month each year, Liyue celebrates the Lantern Rite. It's a festival to commemorate the heroes from the past. After dark, the people release Xiao and Mingxiao Lanterns into the night sky. Ah... "May the flames of wisdom spread to all, and never be extinguished." This is the meaning of the lanterns. We believe they act as the beacons in the night, guiding bygone heroes back to their homeland."

[Both Lumine and Paimon totally understand what Lantern Rite is. And Musashi totally realized that Lantern Rite is coming up.]
Musashi: (Man... I totally forgot about Lantern Rite!)
Paimon: "Wow... It sounds like a grand festival. And where there's a grand festival, there's always special seasonal snacks!"

[And, the duo looks at Paimon with smirk on their face.]
Paimon: "Lumine! Slime's Lover! You catch Paimon's drift?"
Musashi: "Kinda!"
Lumine: "Totally!"

[Verr Goldet laughes softly and seems amazed because the trio wants to participate.]
Verr Goldet: "You want get involved in the Lantern Rite? That's great! The festive period leading up to the day itself is all part of the celebrations. During this time, we pray to bring peace and ward off bad luck. Liyue locals call it "bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new." If you're looking to take part, it's not too late. Oh, um... also..."

[The duo seems intrigued by something that Verr Goldet wants to ask them.]
Musashi: "Also what?"
Verr Goldet: "If you're able to... ahem... could you... try to convince Xiao to go with you?"

[The duo tilted their head. Confused by Verr's request.]
Musashi: "Alatus?"
Lumine: "Xiao?"
Verr Goldet: "We're not close, I wouldn't know how to ask him myself. But it seems that you've grown familiar..."
Lumine: "Still, given his current mood..."
Paimon: "Yeah, Paimon thinks it might be best to leave him alone for a few days..."

[Verr sighed a bit. Then, she smiles again.]
Verr Goldet: "I suppose you're right... Anyway! Just thought I'd mention it. You should get yourselves down to the harbor. If you leave too late, the city will be crowded with people and you won't be able to make the most of it. Get going!"

[Verr turned back to see her employees's works. But then, she glanced back, smiles aand...]
Verr Goldet: "Happy Lantern Rite!"
Musashi: "Happy Lantern Rite, Miss Verr!"
Lumine/Paimon: "Happy Lantern Rite!"