1 Sacrifice and a new Adventure

Diluc killed the man responsible for his father's death. Revenge was the last thing on his mind at that moment. He killed him to protect Mondstadt. In that way he realised his father dream of protecting the city. He faced Eula and noticed the dagger from the back of her chest. It seems both knights fell for the same means. He prayed for reinforcements to arrive as she could still be saved if they arrived on time. Though he knew it was futile. He can see a young man engaging dozens of Ruin guards himself in the distance, blocking them from reaching the city. Never in wildest of his dreams, he thought he would see a day when a Fatui Harbinger would fight to death to protect Mondstadt. He arrogantly called himself 'Childe' as remembered being introduced by Lumine . He watched as the young man use the same power his father used to protect the same city that his father did. He watched as Childe drew his lifeforce to summon a giant horned hydro whale from the lake while simultaneously summoning a lighting Lion from the sky. This combined move managed to fry the Core circuits of most of the 'Land tillers'. An impressive power to back his arrogance. He could make out reinforcements from the City being led by Jean and Lumine. He started to lose his consciousness. He knew that he would die. He hoped to meet his father soon. He would miss Kaeya as much as he hate to admit and it's kinda sad to not get a last look and say that he was the best brother that he could have had. Well, Kaeya would pull through. He saved his best Vintage collection for him to drink away.

He woke up feeling his surroundings are familiar and yet unfamiliar. He could make out an androgynous childish face as he gradually recover his sight. His memory recovered as he sighed. He was relieved that the city is safe."Bottoms up!" the person before him cheered breaking him of his thoughts. It took a second to register the voice. That is the voice he heard most on regular basis after coming back to Mondstadt. It's Venti, Mondstadt's resident god and worst customer he ever served at his tavern. He noticed that the place felt familiar except him sitting on the bar stool instead of mixing the drinks. It is the bar counter at Angel's Share which is unsurprisingly empty save for them. " You knew that I don't drink". Venti felt more irritated as he replied " That's not intoxicating." Diluc then started to chug down the drink. He recognized it to be Dandelion wine, Mondstadt's finest. Venti watched as Diluc emptied bottle with a smile. He noticed that this Diluc is more sunny in contrast to his stoic face. " So what is next?" He asked as he put the jug on the countering facing him. " You sacrificed yourself for a noble clause so you can ascend to Celestia." Diluc shook his head before saying" I would rather have a second chance at life than that.""Really??" Diluc felt Venti's tone of response oddly similar to Kaeya's. He felt that something bad is going to happen. He half nodded to reaffirm his stance feeling less confident of his choice as the smile on Venti's face widened." You can't be born into the same world. That'll be against the heavenly principles. I would rather not be hunt down for that. So you will be reborn in another magical world that is similar to Inazuma of Teyvat." "No, Not gonna happen. I don't want to fight monsters again."He cut off Venti from continuing making his stance non-negotiable." Listen to me first. There are not as many monsters or as strong as those in Teyvat. I will not say the details but it is mostly safe. Besides you can meet your father there." The last sentence made Diluc pause. " Care to explain what happened to my father?"

Venti became serious as he explained " He got reincarnated with his memories as per his request. He watched over you while you were chasing his killers and finally left happily as he saw you realise that vengeance is not as important as responsibility. He said he felt proud and lucky to be your father." Venti saw Diluc's eyes moisten for a second and then he smiled brighter than ever. " And I am lucky to have him as my father. If possible relay my thanks to him." " I'll see to that and as much as I wish I could bless you, I can't so seek blessing from Dvalin." " Bye Bye then. Enjoy your adventure." Diluc felt the surroundings change to that to Storm terror's lair. He saw Dvalin gazing lazily into the sky. It turned to face him and the dragon took a second to place him and exclaimed" Oh you are in that party of adventurers that helped me. So why are you here? And why are you in spirit form? Did you die?" Diluc twitched his lips remembering the lazy nature of the bard, as he went on explaining the events.