(3RD POV) (Musashi's Dream...)
[Musashi opened her eyes, she only saw that her surroundings were all white.]
Musashi: "...Dream, huh?"
[And it seems... Musashi has been familiar about this situation.]
Musashi: "...Well, i guess i need it, after all. After what happened recently."
[*WUSH!*
[Just as Musashi predicted, there's a strong wind blows, and suddenly the place that was only white, turned into a garden full of blooming sakura trees. Musashi inhaled the smell of the air enveloped in the fragrant cherry blossoms. And she became more calm and peaceful.]
Musashi: ".....She must be here. There's no doubt about it."
[Again, as she predicted, a straight path formed on the spot, and Musashi decides to follows that path.]
Musashi: "Hehe... If she wants, she could just greet me directly. But, I think this is her style."
[Musashi kept walking, and walking, as she enjoys the scenery... Until she finally came to the end of the road. There... she saw a wide mat, on top of it, which there is a tray containing a teapot of warm green tea and two small cups.]
Musashi: "....I don't think there's anything wrong with sitting and waiting for her arrival."
[Musashi sits near the mat. She is waiting for her for a bit, as she is enjoying the view and took a small sigh. And...]
Musashi: "....."
*TAP!* *TAP!* *TAP!*
[Musashi heard a footsteps from behind. Smiles, she turned her head and saw her in her usual outfit, with her pink fox in her arms.]
Musashi: "Hiya! I know you would come here, Makoto-chan!"
Makoto: "Hehe... It's good to see you again, Musashi."
Musashi: "The cherry trees that grew so sudden, the path that formed as I walked. I know it's all your doing."
[Makoto just smiles at her. She just sits next to Musashi along with her pet fox.]
(Opening : Period - CHEMISTRY)
(As song start... It shows the whole view of Moonstadt City and it's people, and then the screen shows, the title "Genshin Impact : Shattered Void".)
Owari naki tabi no tochuu
(Lumine is standing on the tip of the peak of hill of a mountain to see Moonstadt.)
Tachidomari sou na toki
(Paimon is floating around Lumine, and smiles to each other.)
Fukai tameiki kobosu bokura wa
(On the other side, Musashi is training her blade with Acting Grandmaster Jean in Training Field and both of them are smiling as their swords crossed. Lisa is looking at them from a far as she is reading her book.)
Tsukami kakete wa mata hanarete itta
(Diluc is doing his paper work at Dawn Winery, while Kaeya is patrolling around the city, along with Eula and Amber.)
Demo ima wa mou nani mo osoreru koto wa nai
(Venti is playing her Lyre in front of the kids, near the Giant Barbatos's Statue. They are playing, dancing and singing together.)
Kokoro wo tsunagu
(The screen shows Musashi and Lumine is killing so many Hillicurs.)
Tsuyoi kizuna wa
(A Giant Mitachurls tries to attack Musashi, but it was blocked by Eula's Claymore. As Musashi and Lumine keeps running forward.]
Keshite hodoke wa shinaisa
(Diluc is using his Pyro Claymore, and kills some of Abyss Mages. As Kaeya is using his Cyro Sword and freezing some of Hillicurs.)
Sagashi tsuzukete
(Jean is standing proudly, as she readies her sword, and the enemies is upon them.)
tadori tsuita
(Suddenly, a thunder struck Hillicurs near Jean's location, turns out, Lisa is using her spell behind Jean.)
Kono basho de Period ni
(Lumine's brother, Aether is standing on the top of the hill of a mountain, looking at the battlefield, accompanied by his Abyss Mage. Then, he is looking at the sky, with StormTerror flies on the sky.)
Kanashimi ikari
(Lumine is standing near the front gate of Moonstadt.)
Chikara ni kaete
(Musashi stands beside her (holding her sword), and Paimon is floating around them.)
Unmei wa sugu soba ni
(Both Lumine and Musashi are doing fist bump, and they are ready for their adventure!)
-------------------- Chapter 7 ---------------------
(Still 3RD POV)
[After enjoying the view for a while, Makoto poured green tea into a cup.]
Makoto: "Even this is your dream... At least, The taste of this green tea will feels real."
Musashi: "This is your doing, after all."
[After pouring the tea, Makoto passed the cup to Musashi.]
Makoto: "Here you go."
Musashi: "Thanks..."
*GULP!* *GULP!* *GULP!*
[Makoto and Musashi drank their tea slowly.]
Musashi: "Haa~ There's really nothing better than green tea. Well, but I prefer to drink green tea when I eat a bowl of Udon."
Makoto: "Hehe... I prefer to drink green tea while at work. So, at least it can make my body, a little more refreshed."
Musashi: "Well, it reminded me of one of my friends who kept being forced to work until he passed out."
[Well, Musashi was reminded of Zhuge Liang (in El-Melloi's body) who was constantly forced to work by Fujimaru because of his skills as support.]
Makoto: "Eh? Forced to work until passed out?"
Musashi: "Trust me, you don't want to know..."
[Musashi laughed nervously while Makoto just giggled confusely. After they done laughing... The atmosphere suddenly turned sour, because...]
Musashi: "Hey, Makoto..."
Makoto: "Hmm, what is it?"
Musashi: "I... I want to-"
Makoto: "No need to tell me. I know that you and the others are having a hard time dealing with Barbatos's problems."
[Musashi sighed. Makoto saw Musashi's sad face- no, who felt a little guilty.]
Musashi: "....You knew, huh?"
Makoto: "Yes. It's been five days, am i right?"
[Musashi nods to confirm Makoto's question. It's true... It's been five days since Musashi and the others failed to save Dvalin from Abyss Order's grasp... And until now, Venti is nowhere to be found.]
Musashi: "Venti must have been devastated."
Makoto: "There's no one, who isn't devastated after seeing her best friend being influenced by the forces of evil."
Musashi: "And i feel bad for Venti... I fail to keep my promise to her."
[Makoto continued to watch Musashi, while stroking the fur of her fox. She totally knew Musashi felt guilty for failing to keep her promise.]
Makoto: "At least, you have done all you can, Musashi."
Musashi: "But, what i done is not enough to save the dragon."
*GULP!* *GULP!*
[Musashi drinks her tea again. It was obvious that she was confused about what to do next since there is no clue at all from Master Diluc.]
Makoto: "....You should wait for the right time, Musashi."
Musashi: "Eh? What do you mean?"
Makoto: "I'm sure the leader of Moonstadt will do something about it."
Musashi: "I hope so... To be honest, i have been waiting for almost a week. It's kinda made me feel restless."
[Makoto sighed a bit. She pat her friend's shoulder to console her.]
Makoto: "Just relax. Everything will be fine when the times comes."
Musashi: "Makoto?"
Makoto: "Your friends, Diluc will find something and help you and Barbatos someday. You just have to relax and wait patiently."
Musashi: "....."
[Musashi seemed a little calm and started to relax a little. However, she suddenly asked herself, how did Makoto know everything.]
Musashi: "W-Wait, Makoto! How did you know all of this!?"
Makoto: "...Hehe, of course i know."
*WUSH!*
[Suddenly, the wind is blowing hard. The cherry trees are starting to disappear... Everything is starting to disappear. And Makoto slowly began to disappear.]
Musashi: "M-Makoto!"
Makoto: "It's because... I'm always here... Inside your soul."
Musashi: "W-What!?"
Makoto: "A spark of my soul is already in your soul. So, I know everything that happened... Including your close relationship with that Traveler."
*WUSH!*
[Makoto's body begins to turn into a cherry blossom, and begins to fade.]
Musashi: "Makoto..."
Makoto: "We will meet again, Musashi Miyamoto... Because i am always here..."
(Back to Real World...)
*POKE!* *POKE!*
Paimon: "Oi! Wake Up!"
*POKE!* *POKE!*
[Paimon is poking Musashi's cheek to wake her up.]
Paimon: "Oi, Slime's Lover! Wake Up! Now!"
Musashi: "Ugh... Wha-"
[Musashi wakes up from her dream. And when she opened her eyes, she saw smiling Lumine and slightly annoyed Paimon.]
Musashi: "Lumine? Paimon?"
Lumine: "Good morning, Musashi. How did you feel?"
Musashi: "Well... As usual."
Lumine: "Hehe... Gomene~ Paimon just kept poking your face to wake you up."
[Musashi just get up from her bed, looking at Paimon, who is slightly annoyed, thanks to her.]
Paimon: "Hmph! Finally, you wake up! If you didn't wake up earlier, maybe Paimon would kick you again like yesterday."
Musashi: "...Wait a minute, are we really going to do something today?"
Paimon: "You don't remember? Yesterday, Kaeya asked us to meet him at the Knight Headquarters of Favonius, today."
[After remembering it, Musashi remembered, that yesterday, Kaeya wanted to ask for help with something.]
Musashi: "Oh yeah... I remember it now."
Lumine: "He asked us to meet him inside the HQ at 10 o'clock in the morning."
Paimon: "And it's already 09.15!"
[Musashi just smiled casually. After all, the distance from the inn to the Knight Of Favonius's headquarters isn't too far.]
Musashi: "Hehe... Gomen~"
Paimon: "Hmph! Slime's Lover!"
Lumine: "Okay. How about we have some breakfast before we go? I already cook these for all of us."
[Musashi saw there were 3 big bowls of udon. Musashi and Paimon were drooling at the sight of that.]
Musashi: "U-Udon!"
Paimon: "Paimon is hungry!!!"
[Paimon and Musashi immediately darted to the dining table in their room. Lumine giggled at the sight of the two of them acting like children. Then, she joins them at the dining table (she sits beside Musashi).]
Musashi: "Well then..."
All: "ITADAKIMASU!"
*SLURP!!!*
[The three of them ate their udon at the same time. And...]
Musashi: "Hmm~ Lumine's udon is the best!"
Paimon: "It's delicious! Paimon loves it!"
[Lumine is happy that Paimon and especially Musashi love her cooking.]
Lumine: "Hehe... You guys are praising me too much. My food is not as good as you think."
Musashi: "Nonsense! Your food is delicious! In fact, This is the best udon I've ever tasted in my life!"
Paimon: "Paimon agrees!
[Lumine smiled again after receiving another compliment from Musashi and Paimon. The three of them had breakfast like a family.]
Paimon: "Alright! Let us finish our breakfast! Then, we'll meet Kaeya and ask him what he want!"
Lumine: "Maybe... He is asking for us to help with something."
Musashi: "Who knows?"
Paimon: "Well... Paimon hopes that our job is not difficult! And the reward should be worth it!"
[Lumine nods in agreement. But, our Samurai there is something else...]
Musashi: (Uh... For some reason, I feel that, the three of us will be used with by Kaeya soon.)
(10.00 A.M) (Knight Of Favonius's Headquarters's Building)
[Now, after one hour passed, Lumine along with Musashi and Paimon have arrived at the HQ. They saw Kaeya stands alone at the lobby of the building, confused.]
Kaeya: "Hmm... This is bad. Such a hassle... What am i going to do?"
Musashi: "Yo! Kaeya!"
[Kaeya heard Musashi's voice and saw that she and her two companions had already arrived. The timing is just right. Kaeya couldn't help but smile.]
Kaeya: "Oh! Thanks the Thousand Winds! Your appearence must be the Grace of Gods!"
Musashi: "Huh?"
Lumine: "What are you talking about, Kaeya?"
[Kaeya just giggled on the spot. Just like Musashi predicted, there is something behind his smile.]
Kaeya: "If i may ask... Envoy sent by the Anemo Goddess to save this mere mortal.. Could you spare us a moment?"
Paimon: "Hey! Cut it out!"
Lumine: "Well... Can't say i don't have time."
Musashi: "Is there anything we could help, Kaeya?"
[Kaeya just smiles and nods at Musashi.]
Kaeya: "Yes. But, i can't let my peers to hear this. In fact, i cannot seek help from anyone but you girls."
Musashi: "Huh? What do you mean?"
Kaeya: "Please, let us move to somewhere more fit for such conversations... Let us meet at the courtyard just outside the HQ. Come with me."
[Kaeya left the HQ first, leaving Lumine, Musashi and Paimon dumbfounded.]
Paimon: "Uh... Paimon doesn't understand."
Lumine: "What the heck is this all about?"
Musashi: "...Beats me. It seems we have to play his games, after all."
[Musashi, followed by Lumine and Paimon just left the HQ's building and went outside. They saw Kaeya is standing at the courtyard near the HQ, and approach him.]
Musashi: "Yo, Kaeya!"
Kaeya: "Oh, here you are. This place will do."
Paimon: "Okay! Tell us what it's about already!"
Kaeya: "Well... How should i begin with... Oh yeah, let me tell you a secret first... It's a secret of my past. And i confide in you to keep it."
Paimon: "Don't worry! Paimon's lips are sealed!"
[Instantly, Musashi and Lumine just sweatdropped on the spot. What they both know, Paimon is sometimes easy to slip up in talking. Kaeya again, show his smile.]
Kaeya: "Well, as the matter of fact, my grandfather was a pirate!"
Musashi: "Huh?"
Lumine: "Hmm..."
Paimon: "Oh."
[The Trio didn't seem to believe Kaeya's secret about his grandfather being a pirate.]
Kaeya: "Wait a second... Why do you sound so blithe? Do you think i'm making it up."
Musashi: "Well... Kinda."
Lumine: "Uh-huh..."
Kaeya: "Well, look at my eye patch!"
[Kaeya shows his eye patch proudly to the trio.]
Kaeya: "I inherited it from my grandfather and this is solid proof that we are related by blood."
Lumine: "Well... I never know you could inherit eye patches."
Musashi: "How surprising."
[Kaeya just smiles as he seems disappointed a bit.]
Kaeya: "My! Both of you! How could you not know such common knowledge!"
Musashi: "Common knowledge?"
Kaeya: "This is no different from children inheriting their hairstyles from their parents! In fact, yesterday, I was glancing through the notes my grandfather left and stumbled upob records that spoke of a treasure."
[Hearing the word "treasure", Paimon just instantly excited!]
Paimon: "Treasure!?"
Kaeya: "Yup! According to his notes, the treasure is buried in the "Lost Arcadian Ruins"."
[As Kaeya speaks, Paimon is seems drooling as she is thinking about treasure, making Lumine and Musashi sweatdropped once more.]
Paimon: "Treasure..."
Musashi: (Really, Paimon!?)
Lumine: (Oh, boy...)
Kaeya: "But the location of the ruins is currently unknown. I've tried searching for clues..."
Paimon: "Kaeya! What kind of treasure is it!? Gold!, or better yet, gems!?"
[Kaeya just smiles proudly. And Musashi finally realized that Paimon has just eat the bait.]
Musashi: (Shameless bastard.)
Kaeya: "Hmph! Treasures that consist of nothing but gold and gems are third-rate treasures... My grandfather's treasure is a sword! In fact, A magic sword that grants the wielder unrivaled power!"
Paimon: "Wow!"
Kaeya: "The sword dropped from Celestia into the sea by a God. It was later salvaged by my grandfather's crew by pure coincidence."
[Kaeya keeps talking about his grandfather's journey as pirate and manages to claim the powerful sword.]
Kaeya: "The moment he gripped the sword, thunder roared, billows howled, and the clear skies were suddenly swallowed by raging winds... With the magic of the magic sword, my grandfather went on to defeat a Hydra, a silver-haired banshee, a wicked abyss dragon... But, the immense power of the sword enticed many more greedy pirates."
Musashi: "And what happened?"
Kaeya: "To avoid meaningless conflict, my grandfather hid the magic sword."
[Musashi and Lumine scratches their hair. They find hardly enough to believe Kaeya's story.]
Kaeya: "The world we live in is fascinating, full of unknown and inexpicable wonders."
Paimon: "Holy moley! That's just insane!"
Kaeya: "Thanks for that, A gang of Treasure Hoarders has been very active lately and many ruins have had their relics stolen by them."
[Musashi realized where this problem goes. However, Musashi decides to remained silent.]
Kaeya: "I'm afraid that they will soon discover the Arcadian Ruins and the magic sword will be lost."
Lumine: "Umm, Kaeya-"
Paimon: "We won't let it fall into the wrong hands! We must get the sword before them! You just rest assured that Paimon, Lumine and Slime's Lover are here to help!"
[Kaeya seems happy that he got help from the Trio.]
Kaeya: "Great! Please keep it a secret. I'll wait for your good news!"
Paimon: "You bet!"
Kaeya: "I have to go back to the HQ. You can meet me there if you find something."
[Kaeya just gone back to the HQ. Musashi and Lumine just sighed as Paimon keeps excited about this so-called-treasure.]
Paimon: "Say, What do you all think!? Isn't it exciting? We're talking about a super-duper powerful sword."
Musashi: "Oh, Paimon..."
Lumine: "Is it true?"
Paimon: "Well... Let's go to the Adventurer's Guild and see if we can find out more. The adventurers should know more about the ruins, right?"
Musashi: "Well, you're not wrong about it, Paimon. But-"
Paimon: "Alright! Let us go! To the Adventurer's Guild!"
[Paimon is floating happily, leaving our two sweatdropped Heroine behind.]
Lumine: "Umm... Musashi?"
Musashi: "Well, if it's already gone like this... We have to go there, like it or not."
Lumine: "You do have a point."
[Reluclantly, Musashi and Lumine follows Paimon to the Adventurer's Guild's building. There they meet the Branch Master of Adventurer's Guild of Moonstadt, Cyrus.]
Cyrus: "Hey, Kiddo! What do you need!?"
Lumine: "W-Well..."
Paimon: "Hmph! We are not here for something that boring! In fact, we are looking for a sword that fell from Celestia! One that can kill eight-headed banshees and silver-haired Hydras!"
Musashi: "W-Wait a sec-"
Paimon: "It's a super, mega, uber powerful!"
*PLAK!*
[Both Lumine and Musashi just smacked their own forehead as they saw Paimon's stupidity.]
Lumine: "It's eight-headed Hydras and silver-haired Banshee."
Musashi: "You're talking too much."
Paimon: "That's what Paimon said! It's a super epic sword! Anyway, it's fine as long as Paimon doesn't tell them-"
*PLAK!*
[This time, Musashi kept Paimon's mouth shut so she wouldn't slip up!]
Paimon: "Umpph! Umpph!"
Musashi: "S-Shut up, you moron!"
Cyrus: "Uh... What are you talking about?"
Lumine: "I-It's nothing! a-ahahaha..."
[Lumine laughed nervously and Musashi kept his mouth shut. However, Musashi felt someone lurking behind. When she looked back, that person had already left.]
Cyrus: "Thanks for your intel. I'll look for that sword."
[In order not to cause trouble, Musashi and Lumine took Paimon away from the Adventurer's Guild. And on the road... Musashi just let Paimon go.]
Paimon: "Hey! That is not cool! Why did you do that to Paimon!?"
Musashi: "So... So you don't need to talk too much, Emergency Food!"
*PINCH!*
Paimon: "OOWW!! IT'S HURTS!!!"
[Musashi kept pinching Paimon's cheeks until she is satisfied. And a moment later... Everything turned normal, as they are still trying to find a clue.]
Paimon: "Still no clue."
Musashi: "So... What should we do?"
Lumine: "How about we ask Kaeya first? Perhaps he knows something."
Musashi: "That would be wise."
Paimon: "Okay! Let us go back and find him!"
[The trio agreed to go back to Knight Of Favonius's HQ to find Kaeya. And after 5 minutes of walking... They find him standing outside the HQ.]
Kaeya: "Oh, you're back. Do you have news for me?"
Paimon: "Well, we asked around the Adventurer's Guild... And found nothing."
[Kaeya just laughed a little.]
Kaeya: "Haha... That much is expected.
Paimon: "Why is that?"
Kaeya: "Oh, i only mean that... What's the fun in finding it without the hard work?"
Musashi: (Hard work, huh? Basically, you're making us an errand girls.)
Kaeya: "By the way, i do have some clues... I sent someone to collate black market intel. It seems that someone does now about the Arcadian Ruins."
Paimon: "Really? Where's the guy?"
[Kaeya just smirked at Paimon.]
Kaeya: "As per the black market's rules, they will send someone to meet us to prevent leaks. We will be meeting the informant at the Whispering Woods."
Musashi: "Well, we'll get the intel back to ya, Kaeya."
Kaeya: "You'll have my thanks! And, you'll be compensated for your troubles... by the Knights."
Paimon: "No problemo!"
(15 minutes later...)
[After they got a small info from Kaeya, Musashi, Lumine and Paimon went to the road of Whispering Woods to meet his informant. There...]
Musashi: "Hmm... No one's here."
Lumine: "Perhaps, that person is late?"
Paimon: "Paimon thinks we should wait for a bit, and-"
????: "HELP!!!!"
[From the opposite direction, The Trio saw a woman being chased by three Hillichurls.]
????: "Save me!"
Paimon: "Look! She is in trouble!"
*WUSH!*
[Without a word, Musashi shot straight towards the Hillichurls, and...]
Musashi: "Eat this!"
*SLASH!* *SLASH!* *SLASH!*
[With three slashes, those Hillichurls were wiped out. And that attack left Lumine in awe of her.]
Paimon: "Holy moley!"
Lumine: (A-Amazing... she can destroy them all with ease.)
*CLICK!*
[Musashi put her sword back into its scabbard. And then, the trio try to talk with Kaeya's informant.]
????: "Why is this happening to me? I shouldn't have helped him.
Paimon: "Huh? Who?"
????: "Oh, sorry! My name is Vile. Thank you for saving me! You're far more reliable than those Favonius guys."
Paimon: "Hehe! It's nothing! We are travelers, we have to deal with stuff like this all the time."
Musashi: "While you are simply floating around."
[Paimon seems annoyed with Musashi's comment.]
Paimon: "Hey! That's not true!"
Vile: "Travelers? I heard stories about you all. I never thought i will be saved by the one i'm here to meet."
Lumine: "So...
Paimon: "You're the..."
[The informant, Vile, just chuckled.]
Vile: "Hahaha... I didn't know how i could pay you back initially. But now, I think i'll just give you the intel for free. People in our circle know how important the network is."
Lumine: "Really?"
Vile: "Well, you did save my life."
Paimon: "LUCKY! But... It's lucky for Kaeya, isn't it? He's supposed to pay the intel."
[Vile took a deep breath first, before she talks something about the intel.]
Vile: "Listen well then, the intel on the Arcadian Ruins... Three six-armed giants reside in the city in the lake. Two guard the statue. One, the treasure."
[Vile also giving a map to the trio. And the three of them were a bit confused after looking at the map.]
Paimon: "Could it be... "X mark the spot"?"
Musashi: "It's almost like a riddle."
Paimon: "Well, should be a piece of cake for ya, right? Lumine? Slime's Lover? Paimon will leave it to you then."
[Both Lumine and Musashi just sighed a bit.]
Lumine: "Sure thing."
Musashi: "Sure... I hope."
Paimon: "Oh yeah, we can ask Kaeya about this! He seems like a nerd!"
Vile: "Well, i'll leave the intel so you can review it at any time.
Paimon: "Thanks, Vile..."
[And Vile left the scene.]
Musashi: "We should go back now. Judging by the map. It should be around the city."
Lumine: "Agreed. For some reason, i feel this map is kinda same as something inside the city."
Paimon: "Alright! Let's go back!"
(15 minutes later...)
[Musashi and Lumine and Paimon decides to go back to city... As they were looking for the treasure, they are looking back at the map.]
Musashi: "Three six armed giants reside... In the city in the lake."
Lumine: "Two guard the statue."
Paimon: "One, the treasure..."
[Musashi and Lumine seems hard in thinking. And then...]
Musashi: "You know, i think... It's kinda weird, but is it talking about windmills?"
Lumine: "Oh yeah! It must be it! Those windmills near the the HQ."
Paimon: "Alright! Let us go to those windmills and find that treasure!"
[And then... They went into those windmills, and they decides to climb one of those windmills.]
Lumine: "So, we have to climb it?"
Musashi: "Easy.. I'll climb it and find the treasure for ya."
Paimon: "Paimon will coming, too."
Musashi: "Hold my hand, Lumine. I'll help ya to the top."
[Although slightly hesitant, Lumine held Musashi's hand. And, Paimon landed on top of Musashi's head. And...]
*WUSH!*
[With Musashi's super fast paced moves, the three of them managed to quickly reach the top of the Windmill.]
Lumine: "Whoa..."
Musashi: "See? That's easy."
Paimon: "Look! A treasure box! Let's open it! Let's open it!"
Musashi: "Easy, Paimon..."
[Musashi opens the treasure box, but there's nothing but a paper.]
Paimon: "A paper?"
Musashi: "Must be our next clue..."
Lumine: "Hmm..."
Lumine: "She doesn't love him at all. The passion rushing through the clear spring is just a front. When she's cold and alone, Her true heart is revealed."
[And that's all for a second clue. And there's a map inside it.]
Musashi: "Hmm... Judging by the map, the X mark here... It must be a place at the south of Moonstadt."
Lumine: "Oh yeah! I bring a map with me here!"
[Lumine opened her map...]
Lumine: "If the X mark is here... That means that place must be at Springvale!"
Musashi: "Springvale, huh? I have been there before."
Paimon: "Alright! Let us go to the Springvale and find our treasure!"
[Musashi just strokes Paimon's hair as she and Lumine just giggles at Paimon's reaction.]
Musashi: "Alright! Let's go! The treasure is waiting for us!"
Lumine/Paimon: "OOOHHH!!!"
(1 Hour later...)
[And after one hour of grueling walk from the City of Moonstadt to Springvale... They finally arrived at the Springvale.]
Musashi: "Damn it... I never thought walking like this is requiring some energy."
Lumine: "Me either. I'm kinda tired right now."
Paimon: "Paimon is also tired... Floating like this... is consuming Paimon's energy."
[They look closely at the map, and...]
Musashi: "We have to climb a bit."
Lumine: "Yeah. The treasure must be up there."
Paimon: "Alright! Let's go, even Paimon is really tired!"
*WUSH!*
[The trio manages to climb the mountain easily thanks to Musashi's technique. When they stand on the top... They saw three Cyro Statues.]
Paimon: "Three Cyro Statues?"
Lumime: "That means... We need Cyro Element to activate it."
Paimon: "But, what should we do? None of us can use Cyro Element."
[While, Lumine and Paimon are confused about what to do, Musashi just smiles at them.]
Musashi: "I know just one."
Paimon: "Eh? You know who can help us?"
Musashi: "I do! In fact, i can call them from here."
Lumine: "....Let"s call them!"
Musashi: "Alrighty!"
[Musashi just take a deep breath, and...]
Musashi: "OI! CYRO SLIMES!!"
Slimes: "KYUU! KYUU!"
[Three Cyro Slimes suddenly appeared in front of them. And, they were welcomed by Musashi.]
Musashi: "Hiya, little fella! How are you!?"
Slimes: "Kyuu! Kyuu!"
Musashi: "Hehe... Glad to hear it! Be sure to be careful around Dawn Winery, okay!?"
Slimes: "Kyuu!"
[Musashi starts touching and rubbing those slimes. Those slimes is kinda happy. Paimon and Lumine are also happy for them.]
Paimon: "Well, i guess this is what Slime's Lover meant."
Lumine: "Well, it's so nice."
Musashi: "Okay, guys! Can you help us for a bit!?"
Slimes: "KYUU!"
[The Cyro Slimes are looking at one Cyro Statue each. And then...]
Slimes: "Kyuu~~~"
*WUSH!*
[The Cyro Slimes gave off a chill air towards the three Cyro Statues! And instantly, all the statues were activated and a treasure box immediately appeared before their eyes!]
Paimon: "Treasure box!"
Lumine: "Score!"
Musashi: "Jackpot!"
[Thanks to Cyro Slime's help, they manages to get the treasure box! But, when they opened it, there is nothing but a map.]
Paimon: "This treasure map is terrible! It looks like it was drawn by a pirate..."
Musashi: "Uh-huh..."
Paimon: "So, now..."
Lumine: "Perhaps we should report it to Kaeya first."
Musashi: "I agree with Lumine. Kaeya should know."
[As Lumine and Musashi want to report this clue to Kaeya, Paimon has other idea.]
Paimon: "Hmm~ Paimon believes that there is no need."
Musashi: "Huh? Why?"
Paimon: "Let's go for it! Don't want anyone else to get there before we do!"
Lumine: "Huh? Like who?"
Paimon: "Like... Like those Treasure Hoarders that Kaeya told us about."
[Musashi just smiles nervously as Lumine sighed on the spot.]
Paimon: "Anyway! Paimon just want to borrow the sword to... Paimon means just to see it!"
Musashi: "Uh-huh."
Paimon: "Definetly not to bexome super, mefa, powerful and do nothing but play..."
Lumine: "Uh-huh."
[Musashi and Lumine just gives Paimon a glare, which cause our Little Pixie to be nervous.]
Paimon: "Hehe... Alright. Paimon will save the chit-chat for later. Arcadian Treasure Hunt... Here we go!
Musashi: "But... Do we know where is this place?"
Lumine: "Well..."
Slimes: "Kyuu! Kyuu!"
[Those Cyro Slimes just keep bouncing at Musashi, gaining her attention.]
Musashi: "Hmm? What is it?"
Slimes: "Kyuu! Kyuu!"
Musashi: "Wait... Do you know where it is?"
Slimes: "Kyuu! Kyuu!"
Lumine: "What does they say?"
Musashi: "They say, they know that place, they will lead us there."
[Turns out, those slimes know the place. So, they decides to follow those Cyro Slimes.]
Musashi: "Alright! Lead the way, fellas!"
Lumine: "Thank you."
Slimes: "Kyuu! Kyuu!"
Paimon: "Alright! Here we go!"
[Those Cyro Slimes are leading the way to the treasure, followed behind by Paimon. Musashi walked hand in hand with Lumine.]
Lumine: "You know, Musashi..."
Musashi: "Hmm?"
Lumine: "The work is a bit tiring, but at least it's worth it."
Musashi: "Oh yeah? Why did you say that, Lumine?"
[This time, Lumine's hands gripped Musashi's arm. Musashi blushed slightly.]
Musashi: "Lumine..."
Lumine: "I feel safe and happy... Traveling with you."
[For some reason, from the first time they met, when they were near Lumine, Musashi continued to feel happy.]
Musashi: (What is this feeling...? I'm always happy when Lumine is around me... I don't know why... But, I also feel the same when Jean is around.)
(2 hours later...)
[After two hours of walking, led by the Cyro Slimes... They finally made to the south of the archipelago that's southeast of Mondstadt, in the Falcon Coast region. And they now stands in front of the cave.]
Musashi: "This must be it.."
Paimon: "The place where the treasure is being hidden."
Lumine: Let's go inside and finish the job."
Musashi: "Well, thanks for leading us here, fellas! Now, let us take care of the rest!"
Slimes: "Kyuu! Kyuu!"
[After saying goodbye to those slimes, Musashi, Lumine and Paimon just went inside the cave.]
Musashi: "Ooh~ this place is huge."
Lumine: "This cave is never cease to amaze me."
Paimon: "Alright! Let us go further and find that magical sword!"
[They go further with care and ease. Their roadblock is just a bunch of Hillichurls, which can be taken so easily. And when they got inside the deepest part of the cave...]
Paimon: Oh, this is the end!?"
Musashi: "So, it seems."
Paimon: "Where are you, My treasure!?"
[Musashi, Lumine and Paimon are looking at the whole place, but there's nothing, until...]
Paimon: "We should look around and-"
????: "Haha! Sorry for the trouble!"
[Suddenly, The Treasure Hoarder is arrived before them all.]
T. Hoarders: "How about you let me take over?"
Lumine: "Treasure Hoarders?"
Musashi: "I knew you would come."
T. Hoarders: "Sharp eye, but too slow. And my name is Izzard! I thank you on behalf of the Treasure Hoarders."
[The treasure hoarders introduce himself as Izzard.]
Paimon: "Wait! We've been keeping a low profile, how did word get out!?"
[Lumine and Musashi just sweatdropped on the spot.]
Lumine: "Low profile? Really?"
Musashi: "Well... I know this idiot has been following us since we're at Adventurer's Guild."
Izzard: "W-What?"
[Musashi just smiles, giving enough goosebumps to the Hoarders.]
Musashi: "But, I did keep my mouth shut, and lure you here. So, we can take you out."
Lumine: "Musashi..."
[Again, Lumine is amazed by Musashi's coolness in dealing with problems. In fact, she knew what Kaeya's true purpose was.]
Izzard: "Hmph! You're the one who talk! My gang is just outside waiting for my order!"
Musashi: "Oh, really? Did you hear all of that, Kaeya?"
Kaeya: "Oh, i hear all of that..."
[Suddenly, Kaeya and his four men arrived before them all.]
Kaeya: "But, your gang won't be participating in your current plan."
Izzard: "H-How!?"
Kaeya: "If you ask why, you can go and see them... in Moonstadt Prison."
[Situation has changed... Izzard has been pinned down by the arrival of Kaeya and Knights Of Favonius.]
Paimon: "Kaeya! He wants to steal your treasure! Get him!"
Musashi: "Whoa~ slow down, Paimon. There is no treasure from the beginning."
Paimon: "What!? No treasure!?"
Musashi: "Yup... Kaeya just use treasure as an excuse to lure these Treasure Hoarders here. Well, by using us as an intermediary."
[Paimon feels down as she knows that the treasure is just a fake. But, Izzard just manages to keep his cool.]
Izzard: "Hah! You got me good. Didn't think the Knights would resort to such tactics!"
[The thief just ran to the door... But suddenly, from that door...]
Izzard: "W-What is this!? I.. I didn't mean it!"
[A Ruin Guard suddenly appears!]
Musashi: "A Ruin Guard!?"
Kaeya: "Hehe... What a troublemaker."
[Musashi, Lumine and Kaeya are on their stance, while Kaeya's men tried to arrest the thief.]
Izzard: "You! Knight! You're not gonna watch me die, are ya!?"
Kaeya: "Hmm~ What an interesting suggestion."
Izzard: "Fine! I'll confess and go quietly! Please, just help me!"
*BOOM!*
[The Ruin Guard is attacking!]
Kaeya: "Overtime work, i guess!"
Musashi: "Heh! Let's do this!"
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
[The Ruin Guard just launches multiple missiles!]
Musashi: Watch out!"
*WUSH!* *BOOOOOMMMM!!!*
[The missiles explodes but they manages to evade it in perfect time.]
Kaeya: "Musashi! Lumine!"
Musashi: "Got it!"
[The Ruin Guard is running towards Kaeya, but when it got closer enough...]
Kaeya: "Freeze!"
*CRACK!*
[Suddenly, the Ruin Guard just got frozen in whole.]
Musashi: "Lumine, together!"
Lumine: "Let's do this!"
*WUSH!*
[Musashi and Lumine ran towards the Ruin Guard from the opposite direction. And...]
*SLASH!* *SLASH!*
[Lumine's horizontal slash and Musashi's vertical slash made the Ruin Guard split open and shattered into pieces.]
Kaeya: "What a good combination.."
Paimon: "The Ultimate Tag Team!"
[And after they done fighting that machine...]
Izzard: "How embarassing... Having my life saved by a knight."
Kaeya: "Don't forget your promised. Or that thing will be the least of your worries. Take him back!"
Knight 1: "Sir, yes sir!"
[The knights just take the thief away. And then, Paimon is crying because she is being tricked by Kaeya!]
Paimon: "Huee~ Shame on a Knight!"
Kaeya: "Hehe... Calm down. Though the treasure doesn't exist, you did want it for yourself, didn't you?"
Musashi: "....."
Kaeya: "Otherwise, you would have informed me of your intentions, no?"
[And this time, Paimon is speechless. She can't find a word. Then...]
Paimon: "Let's go, Lumine! Paimon is done talking to him!"
Kaeya: "Hehe... Hey, you deserve a-"
Lumine: "K-Kaeya! Behind! Behind!"
[Kaeya confused by Lumine's scared reaction. Turns out from Kaeya's back...]
Kaeya: "Eh?"
Musashi: "You stupid little..."
(A/N : Imagine Musashi stomps at Kaeya like this...)
Kaeya: "Ow! Ow! Ow! Don't stomp at me just because i used you guys!"
Musashi: "You really can't be trusted, You shameless bastard! How dare you use Lumine and me as a bait!?"
[Paimon and Lumine just laughed hard, as two of Kaeya's men are trying to help their superior from being injured!]
(Later that night...) (At Inn inside the city of Moonstadt...)
[After that stupid fiasco at the cave, The trio decides to forgive Kaeya for using deception tactics to lure the Treasure Hoarder.]
Musashi: "....."
[As the night comes, Musashi is looking at the shining moon from the window.]
Musashi: "....."
Lumine: "Musashi?"
[Musashi look back and saw Lumine stands behind her. She look worried.]
Musashi: "Ah, Lumine. You haven't go to sleep yet?"
Lumine: "Actually, I was waiting for you. But, i think that you're thinking about something just now."
[Musashi look back at the shining moon. Lumine just walk and stands beside Musashi.]
Lumine: "Thinking about Venti?"
Musashi: "....Yeah. It's been five days since that day."
Lumine: "I think she's calming down somewhere we don't know."
Musashi: "....I feel bad for her. She lost her precious friend. And, we failed to save Dvalin that time."
[Musashi's hand was gripped by Lumine tightly. Lumine looked at Musashi with eyes full of conviction.]
Lumine: "Musashi... You don't have to bear it alone. We are here for you."
Musashi: "But...."
Lumine: "Me, Paimon, Jean, Diluc and the others are trying to help Venti to get the dragon back. We also feel what you feel."
[Musashi felt a little relieved after being comforted by Lumine. And, in the end...]
Musashi: "Thanks, Lumine. Thanks to you, I feel a little relieved and calm."
Lumine: "Musashi... I will share everything with you... My pain, pleasure, suffering, and happiness with you... And vice versa."
Musashi: "Lumine? What are you-"
*CHU!*
(A/N : Imagine They are Musashi and Lumine.)
Musashi: "!!!!!"
[Musashi's eyes widened as Lumine's lips touched Musashi's lips suddenly. Also, Lumine's tongue is touching Musashi's tongue. And after a minute passed... They break the kiss.]
Musashi: "L-Lumine?"
Lumine: "It is proof of my love... to you, Musashi."
[Lumine wrap her arms around Musashi's neck, and both of them are closing their eyes. And...]
Musashi: "......"
Lumine: "I love you... Musashi Miyamoto."
*CHU!*
[And the night ended with a passionate kiss between Lumine and Musashi that shrouded in the beautiful moonlight.]
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[A/N : That's the end of Chapter 6 of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. In this chapter, Musashi meet Makoto again inside her dream, and Musashi just found out, a spark of Makoto's soul rest inside Musashi's soul. Then, Kaeya asked the trio for a help in a search of a treasure. But, in the end... It's just a deception tactics to lure Treasure Hoarders out. Finally, Musashi has got her first kiss... And it's with Lumine. Where is Venti? What is the reason behind her disappearence? What will happened next? Find out at the next chapter of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. You can vote the story if you like it, and you can ask me anything you want through comment. Thank you and stay safe, folks... KeysOfVoid Out.]