(Y/N) POV -
Our meeting with Jean went pretty normal. We agreed to help them in cutting off Stormterror's power source. Amber showed us our new room. Can't deny, it's a lot better than sleeping in makeshift tents or small caves. Aether and Paimon don't seem to be impressed by the beds saying that my wings are better. I responded by Karate-chopping both of them.
We found a pen and some paper and I was able to have a proper conversation with them for the first time. During our little meeting I realized that we need new weapons and books to understand the local language. Our travel guide seemed to be broken and only knows one language. Paimon retaliated by biting my wings which still hurt. I might have accidentally thrown her at the bed in pain and we would have to explain to Jean why there was a random dent in the bed.
Aether went to ask Jean about the books and weapons and returned an hour later with a bunch of books. Both of us did a crash course and I'm proud to announce that I'm apparently a genius. I can perfectly understand this language. Aether on the other hand only understands the basics. Paimon may have been a really bad teacher if it took me almost 2 weeks to learn standard Teyvat. By the time we were finished it was pretty late so we went to sleep. Paimon refused to sleep without me and was able to hide under my wings when Aether tried to catch her.
*Time skip*
Hey you, you're finally awake.
"For the love of god! It's been months. When will my stop waking up to this!!!?"
I was about to wake Aether and Paimon when someone knocked on our door.
I opened it and almost suffocated because on Lisa hugging me the moment she saw me.
Aether managed to save me by shouting "Begon thot!" and pulling me away.
She informed us that the knights were ready for the expedition and our new weapons were ready.
We got ready and met Amber, Kaeya and Lisa standing outside the HQ with 5 other knights. Aether got a new Favonius Sword which was a shock for everyone except Lisa. Apparently she didn't tell anyone that we didn't have proper weapons to see this reaction. She has earned my respect. Then she gave me a Prototype Amber which somehow scared Kaeya a bit too much.
While everyone was discussing their plan I was experimenting with my new weapon. Until now I had been extracting elemental energy directly from my vision but with a catalyst you can make it go through specific patterns for different effects. As I began concentrating electro into the Prototype I didn't notice the Knights staring at me. When I was done with my little experiment, there was a giant spear of pure electricity hovering besides me. Lisa told my it wasn't practical to make weapons using a elemental energy as I won't be able to use it too well. I almost removed when I remembered that I have pyro vision too and tried causing an overload reaction at the end of the spear. Just as I expected, the spear blasted forward, breaking the sound barrier. The problem was that I forgot to aim it and now there is a random crater next to Kaeya who looks traumatized. I quickly apologized and Amber took me and Aether to get breakfast at Good Hunters.
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Lisa POV -
Last night one of the cuties came to the library to get some books on the local language. Just as he left Jean barged into the library and explained to me what happened in her office. My reaction went from amused curiosity to nervous in less and a minute. After some discussions we decided to give them a Favonius Sword and a Prototype Amber. Prototype Amber is easier to use than a Favonius Codex but it's output is lower too. It would be perfect for someone using a catalyst for the first time so they don't accidentally kill someone.
This morning some knights were assigned to help us and we were having a little meeting. I gave the cuties their weapons which shocked everyone else. As yes, just the reaction I was hoping for. Asmoday gave me a small nod. Seems like he is a man of culture as well. Jean must have told Kaeya about what happened as we looked scared near Aether. We were discussing our plans when I spotted Asmoday experimenting with his new weapon. Everyone else saw it too and decided to pause the meeting for some time as we saw small sparks of electro escaping the Prototype. Suddenly there was a surge of elemental energy and there was a spear made of electro in front of us. Seems like he's just like everyone else in this regard, after all the first thing every catalyst user does is make a weapon using elemental energy.
"I'm sorry cutie but you won't be able to use the spear if that's what you wee thinking. Pure elemental energy can't we thrown like a regular spear." I told him.
He seemed slightly disappointed and was about to erase the spear when I noticed slight pyro coming from the Prototype. Something near his leg started slowing and I saw a golden skull with..
"TWO VISIONS!? Wait, he might be able to pull this off if he's using two visions"
Suddenly there was an overload near the end of the spear and it shot forward with incredible speed. There was a big shockwave and when the dust settled I saw that he had accidentally shot the spear next to Kaeya who was just standing there traumatized. He apologized and Amber took the cuties for breakfast at good hunters.
"Hey Kaeya? You alright?" I asked concerned.
He just responded with a nod.
Jean had heard the explosion and quickly came out of her office. By the time she reached us, a large gathering of knights had assembled around us, inspecting the crater.
"LISA! You alright? What happened here!?" Jean asked while hugging me.
"Shh, nothing happened to me. Our little savior was experimenting with his new catalyst and caused a small explosion. Nothing to worry about, but we should let Kaeya rest for some time. He seems traumatized." I told her calmly.
Jean agreed and Kaeya went to angle's share to get some drinks and rest for some time.
We might be able to defeat Stormterror easily of they are this strong.
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Kaeya POV -
Jean told me that Aether had heard my little plan and had warned her not to do it. This morning Lisa gave them new weapons. Apparently they scared Stormterror away without proper weapons. I might end up dying if I irritate Aether too much.
As we were discussing our plan, Asmoday started experimenting with his new catalyst and made an electro spear. Lisa told him that it was practically useless and he was about to erase it when it suddenly shot towards me. I was lucky that it missed I thought as I saw the crated it made behind me.
Jean asked me to rest for some time so I went to angle's share to get Rosaira's lap pillow and some drinks.
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(Y/N) POV -
Amber got us breakfast at good hunter. Something called sticky honey roast. I removed my mask to eat which caused her to gasp. Oh, I forgot she hadn't seen my face. Giving her a small smile I started eating my food.
After breakfast I gave Amber a small piece of paper. She read it and asked my why I didn't just ask her to which Aether responded by telling her that I can't speak.
"HOW DID NO ONE IN THIS CITY NOT NOTICE THAT I CAN'T SPEAK!!!"
After Amber finished being embarrassed she took us to a clothes shop and I got myself a new hoodie. (Casual hoodie acquired!)
Aether refused to get new clothes, saying that these clothes held a special place for him.
We decided not to pry further and returned to the knights. I saw a lot of them staring at me.
"Wait, why are all of them looking at me like that for? Oh! I forgot to wear my mask!"
I gave them a sheepish grin and wore it. I noticed Lisa calling me and went to talk to her with Aether.
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Amber POV -
After Asmoday almost killed Kaeya by accident I took all of us to good hunters for breakfast. They didn't know anything from the menu so I decided to get all of us some Sticky Honey roast.
When he started eating I noticed that Asmoday had removed his mask for the first time.
"Wow. He looks so handsome. I wonder what happened to his eye though. No! I mustn't ask. It could be personal!"
He gave me a small smile and all of us started eating. After we finished breakfast Asmoday handed me a note asking if I could buy him some new clothes.
"Why did you have to write it? You can just ask me you know?" I curiously asked.
"Amber, you do realize that he can't speak. Right?" Aether asked while looking at me weirdly.(It was less of a 'weakness disgusts me' kind of weird and more of a 'this girl is such a dork, I love her so much' kind of weird)
"HOW DID I NOT NOTICE THAT!!!!! AETHER PLEASE TRUST ME, I'M USUALLY NOT SO DUMB TwT"
I gave Asmoday some money to buy new clothes and he bought himself a new hoodie and matching pants. I noticed that he had a mark on his neck which was surprisingly similar to the one Albedo had, but looked more like an old wound. I didn't ask him what it was as I didn't want to embarrass myself further.
When we returned I noticed other knights staring at Asmoday. He suddenly wore his mask and went to talk with Lisa alongside Aether.
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Jean POV -
The fact that Asmoday accidentally made a crater in front of the Knight's HQ was surprising. I knew both of them were strong but this was too much! I had to change the plans a bit. Aether and Amber would go to the Temple of Lion, Kaeya and rest of the knights to the temple of Falcon and Lisa and Asmoday to Temple of the wolf. I saw Amber's group returning and noticed that Asmoday wasn't wearing his mask.
"So I was correct. He does have a scar on his face"
I didn't get enough time to observe it as he quickly placed his mask back on. Apparently everyone was staring at him.
Lisa called them towards us and informed them of the updated plan.
Lisa wanted to bring her supplies to research the energy source but I was thinking of not sending it. Suddenly Asmoday swiped his hand mid-air and a portal opened. He threw his old clothes and Lisa's supplies.
"HOLY SHIT THAT'S USEFUL!"
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Temple of the Wolf :
(Y/N) POV -
Why am I stuck with the horny MILF!!!
"Ara, ara~ Is our little Asmoday scared? Don't worry, mommy Lisa will help you ~" she said while trying to seduce me.
"BEGON THOT! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE MARRIED!!!" I mentally screamed as I flew above her to get away.
"*Chuckles* Alright I won't mess with you, you can come back now."
"Hey Asmoday? Can I ask something?" she asked, this time in a serious voice.
I looked at her and gave a small nod.
"Why don't you talk?" she asked.
"Ah. So nobody actually noticed"
I pointed at the scar on my throat. She got the message.
"Oh. Sorry for asking. When we return, we can ask Barbara to heal you if she can"
I removed my mask and gave her a smile.
(Lisa POV - "How cute!!!!")
She gave me a small notebook and pen.
"You can use it to communicate :)" she said.
I mouthed a silent thank you, as we reached the temple.
We entered and the place seemed to be crawling with monsters. Squishy had followed me and began fighting small slimes. I placed the mask back on and noticed that the hillichurls inside the temple were in a worse state than the ones we found at the camp.
I quickly defeated them by providing Lisa with pyro support. I wanted to use the spear trick but using both visions at once drains me quickly. Lisa understood and we soon reached the energy source. Lisa was talking about using wind currents to reach it when I picked her up and flew us there. I noticed that the source looked like a small ball of condensed wind as Lisa began experimenting with it. After some time she said her research was done and that we could destroy it. I tried touching it and it began to crack like the statue of the 7. Lisa was intrigued and asked me to keep my hand on it. Slowly it got hundreds of cracks all over it and began pulsing gold with the orb itself going completely black. Lisa took a small sample for further study before it broke down and got changed into a small black ball. It still had the golden cracks but the anemo powers had vanished so Lisa said I could keep it. I opened my storage to keep it back when I remembered about the tear drop crystal. I gave it to her but she couldn't touch it. When I tried putting it back it started to hurt me so I quickly kicked it back in. Last time Aether was the one who kept it, but it didn't hurt him. Lisa concluded that it must be reacting to Visions.
Hmm. I'd have to ask Aether to do some experiments with it.
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Temple of the Falcon :
Kaaeya POV -
The knights were able to help me in defeating the monsters. We soon destroyed the energy source was easily destroyed. I asked rest of the knights to return after I spotted an abyss mage. Before I could kill it Diluc barged in, acting like a hero.
"The Knights of Favonius, always so inefficient" he said in his classic dramatic tone.
"Nice to meet you too Diluc, how've you been?" I asked sarcastically.
"We met this morning, what are you talking about? Also could you give me some information about the travelers who came to Mond? I wish to personally thank the one who managed to scare you, maybe get some tips too"
This rude bastard.
"Unfortunately for you Diluc, I have no information about them other than the fact that one of them can control anemo without a vision and the other one has two 'visions', you interested?"
Of course he would be interested, no one has two visions. One of them must a delusion and only Fatui have them.
"Which one?" he asked.
"The white haired one. He's called Asmoday" I replied. This was going to be interesting.
"You provided me with something useful for once. Maybe I'll let you drink a couple of glasses for free."
"Always at you service" I responded with a mocking blow.
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Knights of Favonius HQ :
(Y/N) POV -
Our mission was a success and Jean said she will tell us about rest of the plan after they made one. For now, Stormterror, or Divalin as Lisa told us couldn't attack Mond. To thank us for our help she made me and Aether the Honorary knights of Favonius.
I gave Aether the tear drop crystal and we were about to do some experiments when a red head said he wanted to talk with me. I left Aether and Paimon and went to 'talk' with him.
The moment we came outside the city walls he pulled out a claymore and began threatening me.
"Who are you, what is your relation with the Fatui and why are you in Mond!?" he shouted.
What the fuck.
I tried to take out the notebook Lisa gave me but he must've thought that I was pulling out a weapon and almost attacked me.
I quickly jumped back and showed him the notebook which calmed him down.
"So you can't talk?"
I nodded.
"Alright, you can use the notebook but no funny business."
We had a little conversation and he told me about the Fatui. I showed him that I indeed had two visions and not a Delusion. He quickly apologized and we returned to the city.
After I left him I began looking for Aether. Diluc went to Angle's share and I was about to go to him for help when some knights captured me. I didn't want to accidentally kill someone so I didn't resist. When we got there I was thrown into a prison and Kaeya told me I was under arrest for stealing a holy artifact. Apparently the only description they had was a person with white hair and a blond.
"AETHER! WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO!!!"
I couldn't answer Kaeya's questions about Aether's location because I couldn't speak. Also because I didn't know but I wouldn't have told him even if I knew.
After he couldn't get any answers from me, he left me in the cell for rest of the night. They took away my visions and mask. I could feel my memories getting fuzzy without the vision and began to forget about some things. Fortunately Jean got me out of the cell and returned my stuff before I could forget anything important. It did give me a seriously bad headache so I went to Aether, who apparently in Angle's share. As I sat besides him he hugged me. His hugs always feel nice and ease my pain. Perhaps one of his abilities, or maybe he just gives great hugs. Probably the first one but it doesn't matter. After my head had cleared enough and all of my memories returned, he told me about everything they did. I responded by Karate-chopping him and Paimon.
"You idiot! You could've asked Jean!" I wrote.
"Sorry" he responded.
"I always knew that the Knights were incompetent but this is too much. How does someone get confused between a two foot floating fairy and a grown man!" he asked Jean while serving me some wine.
"Honestly, even I don't know how that happens. They even took away his visions! I'm pretty sure that's illegal. Even for the knights" Jean responded. She had gotten drunk while apologizing to me about what Kaeya did.
"THEY DID WHAT!?" Diluc shouted.
"What's so big about taking someone's vision?" Aether asked.
"You don't have a vision so you probably don't know but removing someone's vision causes memory loss and drastic personality change till it's returned. I have been separated from mine for 2 years so I can confirm" Diluc stated.
I felt Aether's grip tighten around me. I responded by patting his head to calm him down.
"Can I kill Kaeya?" he asked camly.
"As much as I'd like to see that, he's pretty useful for the knights so I hope you rather not" Diluc responded.
I decided to quickly change the topic by writing how I expected Beer to be more famous in Mond when compared to wine. After all, it was quite similar to Germany.
Diluc gave me a small glass of beer from the little stock they have.
I took a sip and noticed the problem.
"You need to serve it cold"
I asked Rosaria who was sitting with us to cool it a bit. She seemed irritated but decided to do it anyways as a way of apologizing for what her boyfriend did.
I gave the cold beer to Diluc and he took a sip.
"It will taste a lot better if you keep it chilled from the time it's manufactured"
"How much do you want?" Diluc asked seriously scaring everyone present at the tavern.
"How much are you willing to give?" I asked able to guess what he was talking about based on context.
"570"
"900"
"700"
"850"
"Alright, 800 and you won't tell anyone else about it" Diluc stated, offering his hand. At this point even the drunkards had gone completely silent, wondering what happened.
I removed my mask and shook his hand with a smile. It was a deal.
Everyone else at the tavern was confused about what just happened when Diluc called Charles.
"Charles, go to Dawn Winery and bring our friend 800 million mora as payment" he said.
The whole tavern went deadly silent. It was so weird that some people entered the tavern to check if something was wrong.
"Free drinks for everyone as my thanks please :D" I gave a small piece of paper to Diluc.
"Alright then. EVERYONE! TODAY EVERY DRINK WILL BE ON THE HOUSE AT REQUEST OF MY FRIEND!" Diluc announced.
The whole tavern went crazy. Everyone was chanting my name and we had a great evening.
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*KING CRIMSON!!!*
The next morning I didn't have a hangover. I love my new body. I can't get drunk and don't get hangovers. Aether also didn't have a hangover. Mainly because of the fact that no one allowed him to drink. I tried to convince them that he was older than me but no one believed us. It was hilarious to be honest. Even Paimon was drunk and she looks like a child!
Last night I have Aether a note and told him to say 'that thing' to Venti the next time he asked him to do something. Aether was already suspicious of him and we decided to confirm it.
Jean had sent all available knights who didn't have a vision to collect the teardrop crystals while Aether purified the ones they got.
Today we had to meet Venti at the tavern. I decided to wear my hoodie and mask to hide my appearance. Something told me that if Venti was the anemo archon, my face would cause some problems.
We got there before the fixed time and I hid on the first floor.
Their meeting went as expected and when Venti asked Aether to use the crystals on the lyre he responded with -
"Wenn es meines gottes wille ist!"
Venti stiffened. We confirmed that he was the anemo archon but he tried acting like he wasn't so Aether left him. They summoned Divalin at Starsnatch cliff. Venti almost convinced him but a fluffy nutsack attacked him. I quickly got a hold of the lyre and killed the fluffy nutsack before Divalin noticed me and went berserk. I tried attacking him but he managed to hit me first and escaped.
Aether helped me up before I quickly returned to the tavern. The fluffy nutsack's attack left Venti unconscious and he didn't notice me. When they returned to the tavern I had already changed into my original clothes and hid at one of the corners. While they were discussing their plans I noticed Venti trying to steal a bottle of wine and decided that this was the perfect time to confront him, so I removed my mask and sat on a chair menacingly like our lord and savior Dio. Venti noticed me, quickly threw the bottle away and changed into a form that looked similar to his statue. I expected a weird response but this was too strange. Everyone else saw as their archon quickly bowed to me.
"THE ANEMO ARCHON BARBATOS GREETS THE SUSTAINER!" he shouted.
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Ahh yes, cliffhangers. The perfect place to end a chapter when your update schedule is about to change.
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