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"I know you're still in shock about your brother joining the Abyss, but we should continue to look for answers from the other archons." Began Paimon, looking at me.
"Yeah, I should," I replied, a bit sad.
"We are going to Inazuma nation next?" Asked Xiao, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes, but we've heard from Zhongli and others say that their place is on lockdown." I replied, "many complicated reasons including a vision hunt decree is going on there."
"Yeah, hey do you think anyone knows about how to get there?" Asked Paimon.
"Remember that lady from Inazuma, perhaps she may know," I replied.
"We should go ask her." Nodded Paimon.
Xiao followed me as we headed towards the busy streets of Liyue harbor.
"I'll try to say less." Replied Xiao.
"You've been doing fine in crowds Xiao, don't worry too much," I replied, patting his shoulder gently.
The Adeptus stared at me and then nodded.
"Hello, oh, you're the traveler who saved Liyue! And you must be an Adeptus!" Began the Inazuma lady.
"Hello, we were just wondering if you knew a way to get to Inazuma?" I asked politely.
"Inazuma? Why would you want to go there?" Asked the lady, a bit curious.
"We wanted to go there because we need to find answers and-" I paused for a second and sighed, "it's complicated, but I need to go there," I replied, briefly mentioning my missing brother.
I left out that he's the Abyss Prince part and also Dainsleif.
"I see, you don't have to explain to me, I know someone who can help you," began the lady.
"Who?" I asked.
"Her name is Captain Beidou, she's the leader of The Crux, currently holding a Fighting Tournament today." Replied the Inazuma lady.
"Where would she be?" I asked, curious.
"Her ship is probably transporting and sailing by Guyun Forest." She replied, "if you manage to get there fast enough, you might be able to meet her."
"Thank you, we'll be off now," I replied.
"Yes, have a great afternoon traveler." Smiled the Inazuma lady.
The Fight competition
Xiao followed me as we went to sign up for the Wu Dou Da Hui (Fighting Competition in Chinese). The contestants were surprised that I showed up.
"The traveler who defeated an ancient archon!" Goes one lady.
"It's her! Who saved Liyue! And the Adeptus too!" Noticed a man.
"Hello, Captain Beidou." I greeted.
"You must be Beidou, the captain who fought with Haishan." Noted Xiao, "your bravery is quite something."
"Hello, you must be the famous Y/N and Oh An Adeptus.... what's your name right, XIAO?!" Replied Beidou, staring at Xiao.
"Greetings, Y/N and Adeptus Xiao." Began a boy with maple-leafInazuma attire.
"Aether?!" I asked.
"Oh sorry, you are mistaken, I am Kaedehara Kazuha." Greeted the maple-leaf Aether.
"Oh, sorry I just thought you looked like my brother," I apologized quickly.
"It's alright." Replied Kazuha.
"Here to sign up for the Fighting Competition?" Asked Beidou
"Yeah, not quite," I replied.
"Oh?" Asked Beidou, raising an eyebrow.
"I was wondering if you could take us to Inazuma, Captain Beidou." I began.
"How bout this, if you win that fighting competition, I'll give you the vision and sail you to Inazuma?" Asked Beidou.
"Sure." I replied, "But I don't need a vision, someone else can take that." I replied.
"But some people dreamed of getting their own vision!" Exclaimed Beidou.
"Yeah, I can wield my powers without one," I replied.
"Show me on that battle!" Nodded Beidou as she led us to the sign-up place.
"Battling without a vision seems easy for her." Replied Paimon.
"True." Replied Xiao.
"The rules are simple, no visions allowed." Replied Beidou.
"Just a fist fight/fight with weapons?" I asked.
"Yes, just a normal good old-fashioned brawl."
Chuckled Beidou.
"Alright," I replied as I got ready.
Xiao and I sparred.
"Remember to learn how to dodge," Xiao reminded me.
"Will do," I nodded.
Later that morning
"She strikes fear into the heart of Osial and the mere mention of her name causes even Fatui Harbingers to turn pale in the face... Introducing Liyue's traveling hero, Y/N!" Beidou announced as she introduced me.
I then faced my first opponent
By the time it was afternoon, a few victors have been decided.
The tough dude, and someone from the Fatui or Treasure hoarders.
"Alright, let's go!" Yelled Beidou.
She and Kazuha cheered us on. Xiao watched silently beside them.
The tough guy gave me a nod and left without taking the vision.
"What did he say?" Asked Xiao.
"That I fought well and that I am different from those here," I replied.
"Good to hear." Replied Xiao.
"Now our next opponent-Wait where is he?!" Asked Beidou, looking around.
"He should be here by now..." Began Kazuha.
"Huh?" Asked Xiao.
"We could wait a little longer," I suggested
"Okay, but the sun's almost setting!" Goes Beidou.
Sunset
"I'll tend the crowd, you two can look for him." Nodded Beidou as she walked towards the speculating crowd.
"Hey wait, Kazuha, check the box." I began.
Kazuha opened the box of the unlit vision.
"It's gone! The vision!" Hissed Kazuha.
"Where could it be?" Asked Xiao.
"Someone probably took it!" I replied in realization.
Kazuha went to alert Beidou and joined Xiao and me to look for the vision.
We found the Fatui treasure hoarder who took it.
"Why and how did you steal it?!" I asked, glaring at the thief.
"There weren't many people around, and I thought maybe it was my perfect moment to shin,e and I didn't wanna fight you..." Replied the Fatui Treasure hoarder.
"Why don't you give that back?!" Asked Kazuha.
"No!" replied the thief.
"What's wrong? Are you asking for more punishment? Then you definitely don't want us to cut your limbs or stamp a burning mark on your back." Threatened Kazuha, glaring at him as he took out his samurai sword.
"Uh No No no!" Replied the thief as he quickly handed the vision over.
"Well, it seems to me that it would be fair to brand the word "thief" on your head with a hot iron." Goes Kazuha as he gazed at the thief.
I tried so hard not to laugh but failed. Kazuha and this treasure hoarder's expression is just so funny!
"Strange, guess the vision didn't light up when he was in fear." Replied Kazuha as we watched the thief run away.
"Well, that sounded like a threat," I replied, trying not to laugh.
"I was testing the various ways so that can re-lit the vision." Explained Kazuha.
"I see," I replied.
"Hey, Y/N can I talk to you alone for a minute?" Asked Kazuha.
"Sure," I replied as I let Xiao and Paimon walk ahead.
"So you fight without a vision?" Asked Kazuha, gazing at me with new interest.
"Yeah," I replied.
"Then show me how you fight with elements." Replied Kazuha.
I nodded and summoned wind energy, and sent a flying vortex.
The vortex swirled and grabbed the slimes, sending them into the air and sea.
"Interesting," replied Kazuha, with a hand on his chin, he then shook his head, "yet that did not light the vision either." He sighed.
"Why do you keep that vision?" I asked.
"I keep it because..." Began Kazuha as he told me his story.
Kazuha backstory Genshin Impact cutscene~Mihoyo
"Oh Kazuha, I'm so sorry about your friend," I replied, almost tearing up.
"It's alright, perhaps this was his destiny." Sighed Kazuha.
"No wonder you want to re-light that vision, for someone worthy to pass it on," I replied.
"Yeah." Sighed Kazuha.
"Well, I hope you feel better, and feel free to travel with us," I replied, offering him my hand.
"Yeah, I will." Smiled Kazuha as he took my hand.
The next day
"Greetings everyone, I trust everyone's here to sail off to the islands of Inazuma?" Asked a gruff lady's voice.
"Yes, Captain Beidou." Replied The Crux crew.
"Alright, welcome aboard the Alcor." Replied Beidou as we boarded her huge ship.
"Captain Beidou, if you don't mind me asking what happened to your other eye?" I asked.
"Oh, that? Haishan." Replied Beidou, "I can tell you the story tonight when we feast." Smiled Beidou as she walked towards her seat.
"Alright," I replied.
Beidou's ship was armed to the teeth and was filled with fancy furniture and treasures.
"Also, take anything you need." Replied Beidou, waving her hand.
I then noticed a young man upon the crow's nest overlooking the view in Liyue.
"Hi, Kazuha!" I called.
Kazuha waved at us from the crow's nest.
He then took out his sword, forming a wind current as he landed swiftly in front of us.
"Greetings Y/N and Conqueror of demons," Bowed Kazuha politely as he looked at Xiao and me.
Kazuha then sat with us and told us some things to know about Inazuma.
"Remember Y/N, the voyage to Inazuma is a treacherous one." Began Kazuha.
"I will, thank you, Kazuha," I replied.
"Thank you for taking to Inazuma, Captain Beidou," Replied Paimon and me.
"No problem! Also, lunch is almost ready soon!" Replied Beidou as she held a fish one of the pirates had caught.
"Alright," replied Kazuha.