(3RD POV)
(Mondstadt City... Three hours after their journey from Liyue.)
[As they come back to Mondstadt, Musashi, Lumine, Paimon and Dainsleif swiftly walks towards the Favonius Cathedral, which impressed Dainsleif a bit.]
Dainsleif: "A huge statue, a grandiose Cathedral... The people of Mondstadt clearly spent a great deal of resources and energy to construct them. But how aware of this was the Anemo Archon on receiving this gift, and how much did he give back in return?"
Paimon: "Faith doesn't ask for anything in return though, does it?"
[Dainsleif shrugged his shoulder in annoyance and crossed his arms at his chest.]
Dainsleif: "Hmph, as long as the gods have a clear conscience about it all, there's nothing I can say about it."
Paimon: "Shh! We're about to enter the Cathedral. Don't say anything bad about the Anemo Archon... And actually, the Anemo Archon is... never mind."
Dainsleif: "I never specifically said I would enter the Cathedral. I'll leave you three to mingle with the sisters."
[Dain's answer cause Lumine, Musashi and Paimon fall in confusion.]
Paimon: "Huh?"
Lumine: "What? But we've done everything else together."
Musashi: "And... Uh... Aren't you curious?"
Dainsleif: "You are the Honorary Knight of Mondstadt. They will surely allow you to poke into these affairs with their utmost trust. Having me tag along would only make them suspicious."
Lumine: "Because they don't know you?"
[Dainsleif nods his head slowly.]
Dainsleif: "Correct, and just as our little friend said... I might say something bad about the Church at any time. When a non-believer steps onto holy ground, the result is never pretty. I have never received the favor of the gods in the past. I don't see any reason I would need it now or in the future, either. That's enough about that. While we've been chit-chatting, the Abyss Order continues to act."
Paimon: "Okay then, you two, we'll just go in ourselves and ask around."
[But... Before they go inside the Church...]
Dainsleif: "I should warn you about one thing. Don't go mentioning the Defiled Statue inside the Cathedral.
Dainsleif: The Church of Favonius wouldn't ignore the matter of the statue, but if they rashly tried anything against the Abyss Order, it would only ruin whatever element of surprise we may have. Also... Meddling in the affairs of the Abyss usually doesn't end well for anyone."
[Lumine and Paimon swiftly nods and walks towards the Church to meet someone. But... Dain just stand on his ground, leaving Musashi sighed a bit.]
Musashi: "You're really not coming with us, huh?
Dainsleif: "No... Go in the Cathedral and ask around. I'll be waiting out here."
(Opening Song : Rain - Sid)
Yatto mitsuketa atarashii asa wa
[The screen shows Musashi, Lumine and Paimon are looking at the city of Monstadt from the high mountain at night, with the title Genshin Impact : Shattered Void appears on the screen.]
Tsukihi ga jama wo suru
[Lumine takes a deep breath, as the camera turn to the bright moon.]
Mukau saki wa tsugi ja nakute
[The screen shows the people they have met such as Amber, Venti, Jean, Lisa, Diluc, Kaeya, Eula, Sucrose, Keqing, Ningguang, Zhongli, Ganyu Xingcai, Wang Yuanji and finally Childe.]
Sugi bakari oikaketa
[The screen turns white as Lumine hugs herself in sadness.]
Nariyamanai yousha nai omoide tachi wa
[The screen shows Tsaritsa sits on her throne with her Eleven Harbringers kneel before her.]
Yurushite kuresou nimonai
[And also Abbys Order's Prince is sitting on his throne, accompanied by Abyss Herald and numerous Abyss Mages around him.]
Sorosoro kana tesaguri tsukareta hoho wo
[Ganyu is standing at the cliff of Mt. Aocang where Shenhe, Cloud Retainer and other Adeptus can see her from behind.]
Kattou ga koboreochiru
[Ganyu's eyes were covered by her hair, and tears suddenly comes out from her eyes.]
Ame wa itsuka yamunodeshouka
[Rain suddenly poured down at the city... Keqing and her people of Liyue looks at the dark sky with a bad feeling.]
Zuibun nagai aida tsumetai
[Hu Tao with her subordinate are performing funeral rites for the deads at Wuwang Hill as the rain still poured down.]
Ame wa doushite boku wo erabuno
[Zhongli crossed his arms as he saw His former ally, Azhdaha breaks the seal and roar in anger... Looking for revenge.]
Tsutsumareta iikana
[The rain also happened at Monstadt. At her room, Jean feels down and break in sadness. Barbara hugs her and she cries on her sister's arms.]
Ame wa yamu koto wo shirazuni
[Lumine tries to catch up with her brother's shadow but to no avail.]
Kyuo mo furitsuzukukeredo
[She falls down to the ground and she cries... But suddenly, the rains stops and the light are shining around her.]
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 39 -------------------
(Still 3RD POV)
[And as they got inside the Church... they meet a Nun that is close to them. And that Nun is none other than...]
Musashi: "Hello, Barbara-chan!"
Barbara: "Honorary Knights! Hi, how have you been? Do you need anything today? Agh... But I should first make it clear that if you want to borrow the Holy Lyre der Himmel again, we cannot oblige."
[Instantly, the trio sweatdropped on the spot and giggles nervously.)
Musashi: "Uh... Ahaha~"
Paimon: (It seems she hasn't realized it's just an illusion...)
[Lumine swiftly cleared her throat just to get back to the main problem.]
Lumine: "Say, Barbara can we ask you some question?"
Barbara: "Huh? Some question?"
Paimon: "Barbara, have you heard about "the first Field Tiller"?"
[Barbara tilted her head in confusion.]
Barbara: "Hmm... What's that? "Field Tiller"... What does it do?"
Paimon: "Ah, of course you wouldn't know anything about that. Okay, next question: Has the Church ever lost a Statue of The Seven?"
[All of a sudden, Barbara widened her eyes when Paimon asked her about that question.]
Barbara: "You're here to ask about that old story? Well, I didn't expect that... That was such a long time ago, barely anyone mentions it nowadays."
Musashi: "We have time to spare."
[Barbara nods and tells the story about... "The Missing Archon Statue".]
Barbara: "A long time ago, there was indeed one Statue of The Seven that disappeared one night without a trace. Nearly every member of the Church joined the search for it, but it was never found. In the Church's records, as you might assume, this incident has been called "The Lost Statue of The Seven."
Paimon: "So, do you have any other clues- uh, Paimon means... any other strange stories?"
[For some reason... Lumine and Musashi didn't dare to tell the truth to Barbara.]
Musashi: (Sorry, Barbara...)
Lumine: (But we can't tell you about the statue we saw just yet... Like Dain said outside, it's for your own good...)
[At the same time...]
Barbara: "Other strange stories? I'm not sure, let me think about what other unusual incidents are in the Church's records... Oh, "The Tyrant's Final Fury"? No, that's from another time, probably not related..."
Paimon: "The Tyrant's Final Fury"?
[Barbara nods her head and seems excited to tell this story to the trio.]
Barbara: "Oh, this refers to a time of great danger that engulfed Old Mondstadt, the place now known as Stormterror's Lair. Many, many years ago, there was a time when balls of fire would rain from the sky when anyone approached Old Mondstadt."
Paimon: "Balls of fire raining from the sky!? How terrifying..."
Barbara: "People at that time believe that it was a curse laid down by the God of Storms, so they referred to it as "The Tyrant's Final Fury". This strange phenomenon continued for about a year. No one was able to solve it, it just gradually ceased on its own."
[The trio seems enjoying that story, but too bad for them it's not connected with the problem they had right now.]
Musashi: "Yikes... So bizarre."
Lumine: "Well, It's not necessarily related to the tyrant..."
Barbara: "Right! Later, the theory of "The Tyrant's Final Fury" became less probable in the eyes of the Church. Common reasoning dictates that the God of Storms wouldn't shoot fireballs... Perhaps it was something else that caused the disaster. Anyway, this incident might not be related to "The Lost Statue of The Seven," but I just can't think of any other strange incidents that might be."
Paimon: "It's okay. Thanks anyway!"
????: "There's that pointless word "thank you" again. I can never get used to hearing it..."
[They all heard a girl voice from the gates of the Church. And they saw...]
Barbara: "Oh, Rosaria, It's you."
Rosaria: "If you're looking for the Knights of Favonius, they're busy with those monsters again."
Barbara: "Huh? Those monsters?"
Rosaria: "Those monsters that tried to attack Mondstadt last time, during the Stormterror incident."
[The trio shocked when they heard about "those monsters".]
Musashi: "They have made their move."
Paimon: "Wasn't that the Abyss Order!? They're at it again?"
Rosaria: "Indeed. They are gathering in Wolvendom, causing great unrest among the wolves. Could it be... that the Abyss Order is targeting the spirit of Lupus Boreas? As for what purpose, I can't say for certain. Master Jean has already headed off to Wolvendom. I must also begin to make a move myself."
[And, as usual... Barbara has gone paranoid if this matters involves Jean.]
Barbara: "Th-Then I will go as well!"
Musashi: "W-Wait a second, Barbara-chan! Calm down!"
[Musashi tries to calm Barbara down as Rosaria sighed a bit.]
Rosaria: "Master Jean said you should stay at the church, and continue your work with the clergy."
Barbara: "B-But... you're also a member of the clergy..."
Lumine: "Don't worry, We will go to help as well."
[When Lumine, Musashi and Paimon offer themselves to help, Barbara sighed in relief.]
Paimon: "Right, we'll go give Master Jean a hand!"
Barbara: "Oh... Okay, if the Honorary Knight will be there, then..."
Barbara: "But please, everyone, be careful. May the Anemo Archon protect you all."
[And... The trio left the church swiftly. And at outside... The trio tells Dainsleif what the heck is going on.]
Dainsleif: "I see... Has the Abyss Order already launched a new operation...? This could very well have something to do with the Defiled Statue. We should go as well."
[The trio agreed swiftly. But, Paimon still confused about what is the Abyss Order is planning.]
Paimon: "But, what is the Abyss Order going to Wolvendom for anyway? Are they looking to do the same they did with Dvalin?"
[Dainsleif shakes his head.]
Dainsleif: "No, that's not likely. Unlike Osial, who was just suppressed, Andrius died long ago. Today it is just his spirit that stands guard over Wolvendom. The Abyss Herald may just be targeting the spirit of Andrius in an attempt to garner some information from one of the Anemo Archon's old companions."
Musashi: "Alright then! Let us be off to Wolvendom!"
[They all agreed and moves swiftly towards Wolvendom.]
(1 hour later...)
[In one hour... They have arrived the entrance of Wolvendom. But...]
Paimon: "Aaah! The Abyss Order!"
Dainsleif: "Don't underestimate the enemy, let's take them now!"
*WUSH!*
[Musashi swiftly dashed towards the enemy!]
Lumine: "Musashi!"
Musashi: "Out of our way!!"
*SLASH!* *SLASH!* *SLASH!*
Paimon: "Yikes!"
[And with her speed and just few slash of her katana, all of the enemies has been defeated, which caused both Lumine and Paimon sighed in relief.]
Paimon: "Whew... there sure are a lot of enemies around here!"
Dainsleif: "The closer we get to the target the more enemies there are. Hmph, fits the Abyss Order's style."
Lumine: "We should hurry and find Lupus Boreas."
Paimon: "Yeah! Let's go!"
Musashi: "Alright! Let's find him!"
[The trio walks away, but Dainsleif keep stands on the ground, which makes the trio confused a bit.]
Musashi: "Uh... Dain?"
Dainsleif: "I'm... not going any further."
Paimon: "Huh? Why not? Is it because you're afraid of fluffy animals?"
*BLETAK!*
Paimon: "ITTE!"
[Musashi smacked Paimon's head and it leaves a big lump on Paimon's head!]
Musashi: "Shut up, you hear?"
Paimon: "Huee~ so mean!"
[Lumine giggles at that. On the other side, Dain just sighed.]
Lumine: "That's... probably not it."
Dainsleif: "It has nothing to do with wolves. It's because Boreas was an ancient god, yet he willingly became a servant of The Seven. I cannot possibly agree with his actions. I don't desire any interaction with him. Besides, you're the one people like. I'm... less likable."
Lumine: "You really despise The Seven, huh."
Dainsleif: "There's nothing special about gods anyway."
Musashi: "Or maybe... You really don't like social interaction, huh."
[Dain shakes his head as he doesn't agree with that.]
Dainsleif: "I have no problem interacting with people. But interacting with gods... that's a different story. It's just my opinion, but a word of advice: Always be on your guard when around gods. You shouldn't place too much trust in them. But at the same time, don't go too far in the opposite direction... Don't go trying to overthrow them, or hunt them down. Even if the god in question is your sworn enemy."
[For some reason... Dain's words shows that he truly despise Archons, which it's give a bit of ire to Musashi since... she is all friend with Two Archons until now.]
Paimon: "Don't trust them, and don't hunt them... That's some awkward advice. Does Dain hate The Seven, or is he protecting them?"
Lumine: "Why is your opinion so contradictory?"
Dainsleif: ...Lest I repeat the failings of my forebears. I... will tell you one final fact."
Paimon: "Huh? What fact?"
[Dainsleif's sight seems sharp that is full of hatred... towards Lumine and Musashi.]
Dainsleif: "The destruction of the nation of Khaenri'ah by the gods... is the reason why the Abyss Order now seeks to destroy the nations watched over by The Seven."
Musashi: "..."
Lumine: "..."
[Dainsleif turned back and look away.]
Dainsleif: "Well, enough chit-chat. We should get back to business. I will go take care of the remaining Abyss Order members in the area. Try and keep your visit with Boreas brief. Afterward, let's meet at the entrance to Wolvendom."
[Then, Dainsleif walks away and left that place.]
Paimon: "Oh... There he goes... What a strange man."
Lumine: "I can kind of see where he's coming from."
Paimon: "Yeah, that's true. You also keep your guard up against unfamiliar gods. At the Rite of Descension in Liyue, your decision was very similar to what Dain would do..."
[Musashi sighed a little... She has seen a lot of trust issues... back when she's in Chaldea.]
Musashi: "When there's a lack of trust, it's best to just avoid the situation entirely..."
Paimon: "Not the easiest situation..."
????: "Musashi! Lumine! Paimon!"
[From behind, someone is approaching them with expression that full of worry, who turned out to be...]
Musashi: "Jean!?"
Jean: "W-What are you two doing here?"
Paimon: "Oh, Master Jean! So glad we found you. Rosaria told us that you came here to fight the Abyss Order, so we came to help."
Jean: "Then your help is greatly appreciated. The Abyss Order's sudden offensive is very strange, they have surrounded Wolvendom. I am preparing to send out some knights to fight back. I just scouted out all of Wolvendom... but I did not see you. Rosaria told me that the Abyss Order is going after Boreas. But the Abyss Order and Boreas... What is the connection between them?"
[From Jean's explanation... Those Abyss Order is searching for Boreas, which caused all of them thought of their reason.]]
Paimon: "They just like to cause trouble. Do they really need a reason? The Abyss Order already went after Dvalin, it's not too surprising that they would also go after another one of the Anemo Archon's buddies."
[Thanks to Paimon's explanation of possibilities, Jean seems restless about this "Abyss Herald".]
Jean: "Hmm... That is true... Regardless, whether the reason behind the present threat is clear or not, I'll handle the situation. Honorary Knight, please go and check if Lupus Boreas is in any danger. This god's spirit... he does not often see people. But I hear that you have met him before.Maybe it is best that you are also the one to meet him this time."
[The trio nods swiftly.]
Lumine: "We'll do it."
Jean: "Okay, be careful. Thank you for your help, Honorary Knight of Favonius."
[Lumine and Paimon already moves fast. As for Musashi...]
Musashi: "Alright! I'll be off-"
Jean: "Wait!"
[But, Jean suddenly grabs Musashi's hand..]
Musashi: "Huh? Jean, what's-"
❤️*CHU!!*❤️
(A/N : Imagine Jean kisses Musashi like this...)
Musashi: "!!!"
[All of a sudden, Jean left a kiss on Musashi's lips.]
Musashi: "Ummh! ❤️"
Jean: "Humm~ ❤️"
[Musashi shocked at the beginning. But, she closed her eyes as she enjoys her kiss with Jean. And after a minute... They break their kiss.]
Musashi: "Jean..."
Jean: "Be careful, okay?"
[Musashi stunned for a second. But then, she smiles and nods.]
Musashi: "Don't you worry, Jean. I won't die that easily!"
[Musashi turned back and runs to follow Lumine and Paimon. As for Jean... She touches her chest, feels worries about her Loved One.]
Jean: "I have a bad feeling since this morning... I hope nothing bad happens to them, especially Her."
[And so... The trio runs fast to the place where Boreas lives. But when they got there... The Problem has already arrived.]
Paimon: "Look over there, it's Razor! And... the Abyss Herald!"
Musashi: "Let's go!"
[The trio saw Boreas has been binded with the Abyss Chain. They swiftly draws their weapon to fight the Herald.]
Razor: "You... not welcome here!"
[The Herald laughed... His laugh is full of darkness.]
Abyss Herald: "Ahahaha... So, the wolf's wretched spirit likes to raise wild pups now? You claim to be a guardian, yet your once-sharp claws have clearly dulled since your days of godly glory. If you serve us, we can restore your divine powers you once held in the past."
Boreas: "Lies... lies..."
[Paimon looks around the place... And it looks like, The herald is holding a dark ceremony.]
Paimon: "What the heck is this ceremony? He looks like he's in a lot of pain. Is this the same thing they did to corrupt Dvalin's mind?"
Razor: "Wolves never surrender. But... this can't go on."
[Swiftly, Musashi and Lumine stands forward and ready to fight!]
Lumine: "We'll stop this!"
Musashi: "Time for another round with the Abyss Herald."
Abyss Herald: "No matter how many times you resist us, your efforts are all in vain!"
[The Abyss Herald flicked his finger, and then... all Hilichurls are arrived!]
Musashi: "Alright! Time for payback!"
Razor: "...Payback...!"
[Those Hilichurls are attacking them!]
Boreas: "Urgh..."
Razor: "Boreas... Hang on!"
Musashi: "Leave them to us! Protect Boreas at all cost!"
*WUSH!* *SLASH!* SLASH!*
[Musashi dashed and kills some those Hilichurls with ease.]
Musashi: "I'm coming for you, Stupid Herald!"
Abyss Herald: "Come then!!"
*FLICK!*
[Again, The Herald flicked his finger and summon more of Hilichurls to his side.]
Lumine: "HAA!"
Musashi: "Eat this!"
*SLASH!* *SLASH!*
[Both Lumine and Musashi find themselves surrounded.]
Abyss Herald: "Hehe... The times has come for-"
Musashi: "Not.. SO FAST!!"
*WUSH!* *SLASH!* *SLASH!*
*SLASH!* *SLASH!* *SLASH!*
Paimon: "Nice one!"
Razor: "...A-Amazing..."
[As Musashi unleashed her swift and deadly attack, all Hilichurls has turned to dust... and...]
Abyss Herald: "Hmph... The ceremony was interrupted. How fortunate for you. How does an old spirit have such determined will...?No matter. This is but a small unforeseen variable. Our grand scheme will not be affected."
[The Abyss Herald summons a portal and disappears. At the same time.. The Abyssal Chain that binds Boreas also disappeared.]
Paimon: "It disappeared again..."
Lumime: "At least we stopped it this time."
[Razor sighed in relief after this all over.]
Razor: "Thank you, you came... just in time."
Boreas: "Human Lupical... I am ashamed that you must see me in my present state. But still, the Abyss Herald underestimated my strength."
Razor: "Lupus Boreas never refused trial. But, scary outsider... not respect trial rules. I, too, didn't see... the trap..."
Paimon: "Wait... So you mean, the Abyss Order had everything prepared to corrupt Lupus Boreas' mind, then lured him out under the pretense of challenging him in a trial?"
[Musashi pats Razor's shoulder just to cheer him up.]
Musashi: "It's not your fault, Razor."
Lumine: "Come on, cheer up."
[Razor sighed a bit. Then the moods seems improved a bit.]
Razor: "Thank you... In the future, my claws... must get sharper. Did You... smelled danger, and came here?"
Paimon: "No, we heard about the danger. Paimon's nose doesn't even know what danger smells likes! Besides coming to help, we actually have something to ask you about, too."
[Then, Paimon remembers something important and try to ask Boreas about that.]
Paimon: "Uh... Excuse us, Mr. Wolf God, do you know anything about the first Field Tiller?"
Boreas: "I pay no heed to the contraptions of humans. I know not what this "Field Tiller" is, though there was indeed one human-made machine that I can never forget. It entered into my proving ground by accident, and I mistook it for a challenger. But it could not think, only fight. It was designed as a pure killing machine from top to bottom. I eventually damaged it greatly with one of my attacks. Before it fell to the ground, it fled the proving ground."
Paimon: "Hmmm... By the sound of it, it's possible that could have been the very first Field Tiller, right?"
Lumine: "Could it spin?"
[Boreas nods.]
Boreas: "Yes. It could spin, leap high into the air, and even shoot fireballs. Although no match for a god, it was stronger than even many who wield Visions."
Paimon: "Fireballs...? Hey, didn't we hear this somewhere else recently as well? Anyway, this pretty much proves that the first Field Tiller came to Mondstadt, doesn't it? It sounds like the first one was way stronger than the mass-produced Ruin Guards that came after. But in this story, it was damaged at the proving ground while fighting the Wolf of the North..."
[Razor just tilted his head in confusion since he doesn't know anything.]
Razor: "Don't know... But, did we help?"
Paimon: "Yes, you were a big help! Thanks! We need to keep investigating something super important. The Abyss Herald may have left but the Abyss's forces are still attacking. You two be careful!"
Razor: "Yes. I smell... more danger. Bigger danger. You two, also be careful."
Paimon: "Well that was some good intel, quick let's go tell Dain!"
[After their business with Razor and Boreas are done, they swiftly left and meet with Dainsleif, who is waiting.]
Paimon: "Dain, there you are. Did you see Master Jean?"
Dainsleif: "I saw her, but purposely avoided her. As both the Lionfang Knight and Acting Grand Master, she naturally would have some reservations towards me. If I'm not careful, one day I may find myself becoming the object of one of her investigations. But back to the matter at hand... I defeated some of the Abyss forces but wasn't able to gather any information. Did you have more success?"
Musashi: "...Well..."
[The trio tells Dain what they learned from the spirit of Lupus Boreas...]
Dainsleif: "I see... Well then. We can more or less figure out where the first Field Tiller ended up."
Paimon: "Huh? Really? Just from the Lupus Boreas story?"
[Dainsleif nods his head.]
Dainsleif: "That information combined with a more comprehensive analysis. For example, the old story you told me you heard in the Cathedral..."
[And.. The trio remembers... the story from Barbara.]
Lumine: "The Tyrant's Final Fury!"
Dainsleif: "Exactly, the strange story told to you by that young sister, long mistaken to be a curse rained down by a deceased tyrant."
Paimon: "Ah, Paimon gets it! So "The Tyrant's Final Fury" was really just missiles fired from the Field Tiller after it ran from Wolvendom! After it was damaged in the fight with the Wolf of the North, it must have wandered into the ruins of Old Mondstadt and stayed there... Then, whenever anyone got close - PEW, PEW, BOOM! It would fire a ton of missiles at them... Until one day, it finally broke down for good, and the fireballs stopped raining from the sky. Back then, the people of Mondstadt hadn't seen many Ruin Guards before, so they came to interpret it as "The Tyrant's Final Fury"!"
[They all nods to Paimon's weird explanation.]
Dainsleif: "It looks like we need to make a trip to Stormterror's Lair and comb the entire area."
Musashi: "No need for that."
Dainsleif: "Hmm. What do you mean...?"
Lumine: "We... We remember."
[Instantly, Paimon remembers what both Musashi and Lumine meant.]
Paimon: "Ohh, Paimon remembers, too! We saw that abandoned Ruin Guard sitting atop the tower when we went there before! Can't forget something like that!"
(1 hour later...)
[After one hour of walking... they all arrived at StormTerror's Lair... to see that Weird Statue.]
Paimon: "This is it, right? Okay then, use your Elemental Sight to look for the eye, Lumine!"
Lumine: "Okay! Here goes..."
[Lumine uses Elemental Sight on that statue.]
Paimon: "Ooooh... So what did you see?"
[Lumine just shakes her head.. Means she saw nothing.]
Musashi: "Nothing there?"
Paimon: "Huh? ...Nothing? But Paimon was so excited... What's going on...? Are you sure you did it right?"
Dainsleif: "This requires another method."
[Then, all eyes are looking at Dain, who seems familiar with that statue.]
Musashi: "Huh? Another method?"
Dainsleif: "Yes...Using Elemental Sight on a Field Tiller is of no use because it is not powered by the elements. Let me give it a try.
[Dainsleif conjures magic... The eye of the Field Tiller appears before them all.]
Musashi: "Oh My..."
Paimon: "Wowwww! It's, it's the...!"
Dainsleif: "The very thing the Abyss Herald has been seeking all along - the eye of the first Field Tiller. All of the Ruin Guards today are just replicas of this machine. As the prototype, its combat capability was unrestricted."
Paimon: "Prototype? ...Paimon doesn't know that word, is it another ancient term from Khaenri'ah?"
Dainsleif: As the Abyss Order has surmised, if this eye is placed in the hands of the Defiled Statue...
Dainsleif: And if the limbs of Osial, Overlord of the Vortex, are attached to the statue... there you have a mechanized god.
Dainsleif: And this newly born god will have the power to "topple the divine thrones of Celestia."
Lumine: "What an extreme and dangerous operation."
Musashi: "In that case... The Abyss Order must be stopped."
[Dainsleif could only nod and agreed.]
Dainsleif: "Yes."
Paimon: "Th-Then... What should we do with this eye?"
Lumine: "How about... Hide it somewhere no one will find it."
Musashi: "Or... Put it under the guardianship of the Church of Favonius."
[Just like that, Dainsleif shakes his head as he disagree with their idea.]
Dainsleif: "No. I'll guard it myself."
Paimon: "Huh!? You!? Dain... You won't go and do anything crazy with it, will you?"
Dainsleif: "You may doubt me if you wish, but I must ensure it does not fall into the wrong hands. No matter where we may hide it, they will find it. And as for the Church of Favonius - well, you know I don't trust them."
[Then, both Lumine and Musashi looks at Paimon with mocking eyes.]
Musashi: "😒"
Lumine: "😒"
Paimon: "O-Oh, hehe... right..."
[Then, Dainsleif grabs that eye and put it on his hidden pocket.]
Dainsleif: "But our work isn't done yet. To avoid any further repercussions, we must also take care of that Defiled Statue."
Musashi: "Say... Can we let the Church take care of this one?"
Dainsleif: "We can't have the Church get involved. Let's handle it ourselves. As for what I mean by take care of it... naturally, I mean to completely destroy it."
[Paimon is shocked when she hears Dainsleif plans to destroy that Defiled Statue.]
Paimon: "D-Destroy it!? That's a Statue of The Seven! As well as being a really important cultural relic, they're actually divine, too... Ugh, well, good thing we didn't tell Barbara earlier. Otherwise, she'd be going completely bonkers right now!"
[Dain just shrugged his shoulder in annoyance.]
Dainsleif: "Hmph... Do The Seven really expect me to help them look after what belongs to them? Let's go back to those ruins and destroy the inverted statue. If we are lucky, we will also run into that Abyss Herald. I'll make sure it doesn't get away this time."
Musashi: "Okay... Let us go back..."
(2 hours later... back to the ruins at Liyue)
[And after they found what they need at Mondstadt, they all walks back to the cave of the ruins in Liyue. And inside...]
Musashi: "Back to this... scary place."
Dainsleif: "Looks like we're here. An eerie, lifeless, dark chamber... I understand the evil aura you were describing earlier."
Paimon: "Ohhhh... Such a scary place..."
Dainsleif: "Be careful to not be overwhelmed by the power of the Defiled Statue- the Abyss Herald, it's here."
[And... Just as Dainsleif said... The Abyss Herald... is here... Waiting for them.]
Abyss Herald: "Mwahaha... You sense correctly. You are just as vexatious as ever, Dainsleif, enemy of the Abyss! I sense your soul is stained by terrible bloodshed, perhaps from your darkest nightmares. Unless... Huh?"
[Swiftly, Both Lumine and Musashi draws their weapon.]
Abyss Herald: "Oh, and something far more dangerous! You reek of a corruption familiar to me... Then we are the same. We're both dangerous. But dangers from outside of the Abyss Order must be caught and caged..."
Dainsleif: "Tsk. It is your words that forever reek of corruption... Time to silence you!"
[And swiftly... Musashi dashed towards the Herald!]
Musashi: "You're dead meat!"
Abyss Herald: "Come at me then! Show me what you can do!"
[Musashi swiftly swings her katana, clashed with Herald's blade. But, the Abyss Herald has feels the effect of Musashi's attack.]
Abyss Herald: "Damn You!"
Musashi: "I'm not done yet!!"
Lumine: "HAAA!!!"
*SWING!* *SLASH!* *SMACK!*
[Lumine and Musashi's movement synchronizes as they push the Abyss Herald back.]
Abyss Herald: "Do not underestimate me!!"
*WUSH!*
[The Abyss Herald powered up as his blade leaked out a black aura.]
Abyss Herald: "Take this!!"
Musashi/Lumine: "!!!"
[The Herald launches a dark attacks towards them, but...]
Musashi: "Nuh-uh!"
*WUSH!*
[Both of them evades as Lumine dashed first towards the Herald!]
Lumine: "HAAAA!!!"
*SWING!* *SLASH!* *SLASH!*
[Lumine puts a barrage attack to the Abyss Herald, which hurts the Herald.]
Abyss Herald: "DAMN YOU!!!"
[As the Herald were pushed back... Musashi focused her sight and her power, and...]
Musashi: "This is the end!"
*WUSH!* *SMASH!!*
Abyss Herald: "GAH!!!"
[The Herald was pushed back again, thanks to Musashi's strong attack. Then, he conjures a portal and tries to escape...]
Dainsleif: "Hmph!"
*WUSH!*
Abyss Herald: "Urgh!!"
[Dain restrains the Abyss Herald, but...]
????: "HAAA!!!"
*WUSH!!* *BOOM!*
Dainsleif: "!!!"
[But, all of a sudden... Dainsleif was being attacked by someone that forced him to pull back. Lumine.. and Musashi were shocked to see...]
Abyss Herald: "...Prince..."
[And turns out... The Prince... is none other than...]
Paimon: "Hey, c-could that be...!?"
Lumine: "Aether!"
[It was Aether... Lumine's big brother.]
Aether: Lumine..."
Lumine: "I've finally found you! Let's get out of here and-"
[But then... Musashi stands between them. Musashi is looking at Aether with eyes of disbelief...]
Musashi: "Aether!? You are Lumine's Big Brother!? And... You are the Prince of the Abyss Order!?"
Aether: "...."
[Lumine was shocked when she knows... about Musashi knows who Aether was. And...]
Paimon: "W-Wait, Lumine... He just blocked an attack against the Abyss Herald... Your (sister/brother), and the Abyss..."
[At the same time.. Aether glares at Dainsleif.]
Aether: Lumine, why are you with Dain?"
Lumine: "...What? You're asking about... Dain?"
Paimon: "Huh? Your brother... knows Dain, Lumine?"
[Dainsleif closed his eyes for a moment, until... He looks back at Aether.]
Dainsleif: "Aether. We meet again."
Aether: "And... To think... that you would walks together with Musashi, Lumine."
Musashi: "...."
[Again, Lumine and Paimon were shocked when they knows Aether knows about Dainsleif and Musashi.]
Paimon: "Wh-What's going on here? Dain knows him, too!"
[Aether looks sharply at Lumine. At the same time... Musashi stands between them.]
Aether: "You shouldn't team up with them, especially this man... He is my enemy.
Dainsleif: "Aether...."
Lumine: "H-Hold on a second! Stop saying things that don't make sense, Aether!"
[Aether fell silent for a moment. But then, he glares at Lumine, which enough to make her scared a bit.]
Aether: "But it must be said... Don't try to stop me. Don't try to stop the Abyss. And..."
[Aether points his finger at Dainsleif.]
Aether: "That man, Dainsleif, was the "Twilight Sword," one of the royal guards of the final dynasty of Khaenri'ah. 500 years ago, he failed to prevent the destruction of Khaenri'ah. A curse of immortality was laid upon him, to forever wander the wilderness... while he watched the people he was supposed to protect turn into monsters of the Abyss."
[The trio were shocked when they knows about Dainsleif... is a lone survivor from Khaenri'ah.]
Paimon: "You're saying... Dain is from Khaenri'ah!? The same Khaenri'ah that was destroyed 500 years ago!? And you said the people turned into monsters... You're trying to tell Paimon that the Abyss Order is not only related to Khaenri'ah but is actually the people of Khaenri'ah themselves!?"
[And this problem... is making Paimon confused so much.]
Paimon: "Uh... and the whole thing about Dain being your enemy? Ohh... Paimon's so confused..."
Lumine: "You can tell me all this later. Let's go home together, brother!"
[And what Lumine just said... shocked Musashi to her core... It's breaking her heart apart.]
Musashi: "!!!"
Aether: "Home... Yes, of course. "Home" is wherever we are together."
[But... Aether shakes his head.]
Aether: "But I cannot go with you to the next world to find a new home... at least, not yet. Until the Abyss has engulfed the thrones, my war with destiny will see no end..."
Lumine: "D-Destiny...?"
[Aether nods his head, and...]
Aether: "Listen to me, Lumine! I have already traveled through this world once. Once you reach the end of your journey as I did, you will see for yourself the true nature of this world."
[As their conversation is done... The Abyss Herald conjures a portal]
Aether: So we'll meet again. Though we need not rush, sister. I have more than enough time to wait for you."
[Doesn't want to be separated again, Lumine runs towards Aether, leaving Musashi behind.]
Musashi: "Lumine!!"
Aether: "We have always... had enough time."
[The Abyss Herald and the traveler's sibling leave through the portal. Then, Dainsleif dashes into the portal to follow them...]
Dainsleif: "Urgh!"
[Lumine reaches the portal, but phases through it as the portal closes behind the her...]
Paimon: "The portal..."
Lumine: "It's gone..."
Paimon: "Oh, don't be too sad, Lumine... We'll find them again! Look on the bright side, at least we got some really useful information!"
[Lumine nods her head, despite she wants to cry.]
Lumine: "I'm... not sad."
Paimon: "Really? You sure...?"
Lumine: "You're right, Paimon. There is hope."
Paimon: "Uh-huh, that's right!"
[But... Lumine looks at Musashi, who still stands across them.]
Lumine: "Musashi..."
Musashi: "....."
[Musashi shakes her head and walk away. Lumine tries to catch up with her.]
Lumine: "Musashi! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-"
Musashi: "It's... fine, Lumine."
[Musashi just keep walking away without looking back. Lumine knows she just did something that breaks Musashi's hearts...]
Lumine: "...."
Paimon: "Lumine.. Maybe.. we should leave this place..."
[Lumine could only nods her head in sadness... She doesn't know what to say... after what has just happened, especially... between her and Musashi.]
(Later... At Guili Plains...)
[Now, Lumine is just with Paimon at Guili Plains. Musashi said she wants to be alone for now.]
Lumine: "...."
Paimon: "Um, Lumine..."
[But then, Lumine looks at Paimon with sad smile.]
Lumine: "Paimon... Could you.. leave me alone for a while?"
Paimon: "Eh? But, Lumine... You just-"
Lumine: "I'll be alright... Give me a time... to be alone, okay?"
[Paimon wants to stay... But, Lumine nods at Paimon. And...]
Paimon: "Alright then... Paimon will wait for you at the Liyue Harbor, okay?"
Lumine: "Thanks... Paimon."
[Paimon floats away, leaving Lumine alone at Guili Plains, looking at the sea.]
Lumine: "....."
[Lumine's tears starts falling... Her heart is broken... Her mind is a mess right now.]
Lumine: "....Aether... Why did you.. do this...?"
(1 hour later...)
[After an hour passed... Musashi walks towards the Guili Plains after clearing her mind alone. And there... She saw Lumine.. is looking at the sea.]
Musashi: "Lumine..."
Lumine: "...."
[Musashi walks closer to Lumine. And...]
Musashi: "How... do you feel? Are you okay?"
Lumine: "....No... I'm not okay."
[Lumine's body starts to tremble. Musashi knows Lumine is crying.]
Musashi: "Lumine... I..."
Lumine: "You... Hate me, right?"
[Musashi widened her eyes.. When Lumine turned back... and crying at her.]
Lumine: "After what i said... And after what i did... You must be hate me... You Hate Me, Right!?"
[Musashi grabs Lumine's shoulder as she starts to feel worry.]
Musashi: "Lumine... Listen to me... There is no way i would hate you. I-"
*SWING!!!*
Musashi: "!!!"
[Musashi jumps back after Lumine swings her blade.]
Musashi: "L-Lumine!?"
Lumine: "I cannot... look at you in face... I must do this... So you will hate me..."
[Musashi was shocked to see Lumine's mind seems in mess.]
Musashi: "W-Wait!"
Lumine: "I must make you hates me! I break your heart! I break my promise to you!"
*SWING!* *SLASH!*
[Lumine dashed towards Musashi and tries to attack her. Musashi just keep dodging her attack as she doesn't want to hurt Lumine.]
Musashi: "Lumine! Stop!"
Lumine: "I break my promise! I deserved to be hated! Please... Hate me as much as you want!"
[Musashi's single tear starts comes out from her eyes. But then...]
Musashi: "...In that case.."
[Musashi swiftly grabs Lumine's hand, and...]
Lumine: "Wha-"
*STAB!*
Lumine: "!!!"
(At the same time... At Keqing's house...)
*RUMBLE!!* *SHATTER!*
Keqing: "!!!"
[All of a sudden, a glass falls to the floor and shattered. And the rains suddenly falls.]
Keqing: "....."
[Keqing looks at her hand... She is trembling...]
Keqing: "Why... Why i got a bad feeling all of a sudden?"
[And... in her mind... is only about her.]
Keqing: "No... No.. No way!"
[Keqing swiftly left her house...]
Keqing: "Please be okay... Please be okay!"
[Keqing keep running and left the Liyue Harbor. At the same time... Paimon looks at Keqing is running fast towards Guili Plains.]
Paimon: "Huh? K-Keqing!?"
[Feeling something is wrong, Paimon floats fast and follows Keqing.]
Paimon: "Keqing!"
Keqing: "Paimon! Where are those two!?"
Paimon: "I don't know about Slime's Lover! But Lumine is at Guili Plains right now!"
[Keqing's feelings has gone worse... She feels the bad things has happened...]
Keqing: "Urgh...! Not them!"
[And... When they got there...]
Keqing/Paimon: "!!!"
[Keqing and Paimon are shocked... They are shocked when their eyes saw Lumine's sword pierced through Musashi's chest as Musashi pulls Lumine's hand... to thrust her sword through her chest.]
Paimon: "LUMINE!"
Keqing: "MUSASHI!"
[At the same time... Lumine widened her eyes as she starts to realize what has just happened...]
Lumine: "Mu..sashi...?"
[And, her eyes widened.. when she looks at Musashi... Blood pours out from her mouth, but... she can still smiles.]
Lumine: "What... have i-"
Musashi: "I would... never... hate you... Lumine..."
[Even after she was stabbed on chest... Musashi still could be able to smile at Lumine...]
Musashi: "Because... No matter... What happened... I will... Always... Love... You..."
*BRUGH!!!*
[And... after uttering those words... Musashi has fallen to the ground.]
Keqing: "MUSASHI!!!!"
[Swiftly, Keqing runs towards them to check Musashi's condition. Her tears even falls.]
Paimon: "Musashi! Don't die on Paimon! Wake up!!"
[Then, Keqing glares hard at Lumine.]
Keqing: "WHAT THE HECK DID YOU DO, LUMINE!? WHY DID YOU DO THIS!?"
[After Keqing yelled at Lumine, she looks at the bloody hands and her bloody sword. She finally realized what she has done...]
(A/N : Imagine This Is Lumine)
Lumine: "Ah.. Ah... Aaahhh...."
[And... Finally...]
Lumine: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
-------------- End Of Chapter 39 -------------
[A/N : That's the end of Chapter 39 of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. In this chapter, The trio and Dainsleif tries to find out about what is Abyss Order is planning. And, they found the lead when they encounter The Abyss Herald at Wolvendom as he tries to capture Boreas and forced it to join the Abyss Order. But... The lead has turned into nightmare... Just like Arlecchino said... The Prince of Abyss Order is none other than Lumine's brother named Aether that is also Musashi's arch-enemy. And thanks to that incident... Lumine's mind was a mess... And... it all ended when Musashi sacrificed herself... by letting Lumine stabs her chest in front of Paimon and Keqing. Will Musashi be okay? What will happen 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.]
[P.S : Musashi's Current Relationship :
1. Lumine : Crush (Both Sides)
2. Paimon : Best Friend
3. Raiden Makoto : Best Friend
4. Guizhong : Best Friend
5. Dainsleif : Acquaintance
(Monstadt)
6. Venti : Crush (Both Sides)
7. Jean : Crush (Both Sides)
8. Lisa : Crush (One-Sided Love)
9. Amber : Crush (One-Sided Love)
10. Kaeya : Friend
11. Diluc : Best Friend
12. Eula : Rival & Crush (Both Sides)
13. Sucrose : Crush (One-Sided Love)
14. Razor : Friend
15. Klee : Big Sister & Little Sister Relationship
16. Noelle : Friend / Role Model
17. Mona : Crush (One-Sided Love)
18. Fischl & Oz : Friend
19. Albedo : Friend
20. Rosaria : Vigilant
21. Barbara : Friend
22. Bennett : Friend
(Liyue)
23. Keqing : Crush (One-Sided Love)
24. Ganyu : Crush (One-Sided Love)
25. Yanfei : Crush (One-Sided Love)
26. Xiangling : Best Friend
27. Xiao : Best Friend
28. Ningguang : Acquaintance
29. Wang Yuanji : Crush (One-Sided Love)
30. Zhongli : Teacher & Student
31. Xingcai : Friend
32. Qiqi : Big Sister and Little Sister Relationship
33. Baizhu : Acquaintance
34. Xingqiu : Friend
(Fatui-Snezhnaya)
35. Childe : Distrust
36. La Signora : Arch-Enemy
37. Arlecchino : Fre-enemy (?)
(Abyss Order)
38. Aether : Arch-Enemy
(That's all, folks! KeysOfVoid out!)