System

Aether stood beside his sister, Lumine, on a cliff overlooking a vast and mysterious land. Both had traveled across countless worlds, but now their time in Teyvat was coming to an end. The air was thick with anticipation as they prepared to leave this world behind, moving on to their next adventure.

As they turned to walk away, the sky above them suddenly darkened. Aether glanced up, a sense of unease prickling at the back of his mind. The once clear skies were now swirling with ominous clouds, and from the center of this storm, a portal began to form—a tear in reality itself.

From this rift emerged a woman, her presence commanding and otherworldly. Her piercing gaze locked onto the twins, and her voice, cold and authoritative, echoed across the landscape.

"You who have traveled beyond the stars. Your journey ends here."

Before Aether or Lumine could react, the woman raised her hand. Chains of light shot out from the portal, wrapping around them both. Aether struggled against the bonds, but they only tightened, pulling him towards the portal.

"No!" Lumine cried out, reaching for her brother, but the chains yanked her back.

Aether's heart pounded in his chest as he tried to break free, his eyes locked on Lumine's. They had always been together, facing every challenge side by side. Now, he felt her slipping away as the chains dragged them further apart.

The woman's power was overwhelming. Despite their struggles, Aether and Lumine were no match for her strength. With a final, desperate look at each other, they were torn apart—Lumine was sucked into the portal, disappearing from sight, while Aether was flung in the opposite direction, crashing to the ground.

As he lay there, bruised and disoriented, the world around him began to fade. The last thing he saw was the mysterious woman standing over him, her expression unreadable.

"You shall be sealed," she declared, her voice echoing in his mind as darkness consumed him.

Everything went black.

When Aether finally regained consciousness, he found himself lying on the shore of a strange, unfamiliar place. The sky was clear, the sun shining warmly on his face. But something was different. He felt... different.

Slowly, he sat up, clutching his head as memories of what had happened flooded back. The woman, the chains, Lumine... His heart ached at the thought of his sister being lost somewhere, alone.

"I have to find her," he whispered to himself.

But as he tried to stand, a sudden burst of information flooded his mind, making him stagger. It was as if something had awakened inside him—something powerful.

**[System Initializing...]**

Aether blinked, trying to make sense of the strange words that appeared before his eyes. A system? What was this?

**[Welcome, Host. You have been granted the 1 Million Times Crit System.]**

"What…?" Aether muttered, still dazed.

Before he could process what was happening, a small, floating creature appeared before him. She had a round face, tiny wings, and a voice that was far too cheerful given the situation.

"Hey! Are you okay? You don't look so good. Paimon thought you were a goner for sure!"

Aether looked at the strange creature, trying to piece everything together. "Who... are you?"

"Paimon is Paimon! And Paimon's going to be your guide through Teyvat!" she chirped, bobbing up and down in the air. "What happened to you? Paimon saw you fall out of the sky like a meteor!"

Aether shook his head, trying to clear the confusion. "I… I don't know. I was with my sister, and then… something happened."

He paused as the words from the system flashed in his mind again. "And now there's this… system…."

Paimon tilted her head, floating closer to him. "System? Paimon doesn't know what you're talking about, but it sounds important! Maybe it'll help you find your sister?"

Aether nodded, determination filling his heart. He didn't understand what this system was, but if it could help him find Lumine, he would use it. He had to.

**[System Activated. Current Objective: Locate your sister, Lumine.]**

**[Secondary Objective: Explore the world of Teyvat and unlock your full potential.]**

Aether clenched his fists, feeling a surge of power coursing through him. Whatever this system was, it had chosen him for a reason. He would find Lumine, no matter what it took. And with this newfound strength, he would overcome any challenge that stood in his way.

With Paimon by his side, Aether took his first steps into the unknown world of Teyvat, his mind set on reuniting with his sister and uncovering the mysteries that awaited him.

The journey had only just begun.

Aether instinctively summoned his sword, expecting the familiar weight of his golden blade. But what appeared in his hand was far from the weapon he knew. The sword was dull, its edges chipped and worn as if it had seen countless battles and was now nearing the end of its life.

"Ah, shit," Aether muttered under his breath, examining the blade with a mixture of frustration and disbelief. "This is definitely not my sword."

The dull metal reflected the sun weakly, a far cry from the brilliant shine of his original weapon. He swung it a few times, testing its balance, but it felt clumsy in his hands. It was still a sword, but it was nowhere near the weapon he was accustomed to wielding.

Just as he was about to voice his confusion, the system interface appeared in his vision once more, shimmering with a golden hue, reminiscent of the sun itself. The ethereal light contrasted sharply with the dull blade he held, almost mocking the difference.

**[It appears that your original sword has been lost, Host.]**

Aether's eyes narrowed at the system's text, his grip tightening around the hilt of the dull blade.

"Lost…?" he echoed. "Great, just what I needed."

**[Does this affect you in any way?]** the system inquired, its tone neutral and almost indifferent.

Aether couldn't help but let out a dry laugh. "A bit, yeah. My sword was kind of important."

He glanced over at Paimon, who seemed oblivious to the golden interface floating in front of him. She was looking around, her tiny form bobbing in the air as she muttered something about the strange surroundings. It was clear she couldn't see the system interface, though she seemed to sense something was off with Aether.

"Are you talking to yourself?" Paimon asked, turning back to him with a curious tilt of her head.

"Not exactly," Aether replied, not wanting to dive into explanations just yet. "It's… something I need to figure out."

Paimon hovered closer, peering at the dull sword in his hand. "That's not your usual sword, is it? What happened to the cool one?"

Aether sighed, still processing the system's words. "Apparently, it's gone. And now I'm stuck with this."

Paimon made a sympathetic noise. "That's rough, buddy. But don't worry, Paimon's sure we'll find a way to get it back! Or at least get you a new cool sword."

Aether appreciated her optimism, but he knew this was something deeper. The system had acknowledged the loss of his sword as if it was part of the plan. There had to be a reason for it—a trial, perhaps, or a challenge meant to test him in this new world.

With a determined sigh, he dismissed the system interface for the moment, focusing instead on the task at hand.

"Well, there's no point in worrying about it now," he said, trying to sound more confident than he felt. "We've got bigger things to deal with. Like finding Lumine."

Paimon nodded enthusiastically. "Exactly! Let's get going! The sooner we start, the sooner we'll find her!"

Aether sheathed the dull blade, though it felt strange at his side. He knew this was only the beginning of his journey in Teyvat, and despite the setbacks, he was determined to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

With Paimon by his side and the mysterious system guiding him, Aether took a deep breath and set off, ready to explore this new world and uncover the secrets that awaited him.

Aether looked at Paimon, who was hovering in front of him, her eyes wide with curiosity and concern. He knew he couldn't keep the truth from her, especially since she was going to be his companion on this journey.

"I guess I should explain everything," Aether began, feeling a bit uneasy as he prepared to recount the events that had led him to this point.

He started from the beginning, telling Paimon about how he and Lumine had traveled across countless worlds together, always side by side. He explained how they had arrived in Teyvat, thinking it would be just another world they would pass through. But when they were about to leave, an unknown god had appeared, stopping them in their tracks. That god had torn them apart, and now Aether was alone, with nothing but a mysterious system to guide him.

As Aether spoke, he absently drew shapes in the sand with a stick. He wasn't paying much attention to what he was sketching, but when he finally looked down, he was stunned by what he saw. The drawing was incredibly detailed, far beyond anything he had ever been capable of before. The lines were crisp, the shading perfect, and the image seemed almost lifelike.

**[You have crit in drawing. You have activated the 1 Million Times Crit Effect on your drawing skill. Your drawing level has gone from Level -100 to Level 50. Why was it a negative? You sucked.]**

Aether blinked at the system's blunt assessment, feeling a mix of amusement and annoyance. He couldn't deny that the improvement was drastic, but the system's brutal honesty was something he'd have to get used to.

Paimon floated over to look at the drawing, her eyes widening in surprise. "Whoa! Did you draw this? Paimon didn't know you were an artist!"

Aether scratched the back of his head, trying to downplay it. "Uh, yeah, I guess so. It's… the system. It seems to boost my skills in unexpected ways."

Paimon nodded slowly, taking in everything he had told her. "So, let Paimon get this straight—you're from another world, and just when you were ready to leave Teyvat, some unknown god stopped you and took your sister?"

Aether sighed, the weight of his situation pressing down on him. "That's right. And now, I have to find her."

Paimon's expression softened as she floated closer, offering a comforting smile. "Don't worry! Paimon will help you! Together, we'll find your sister, and we'll figure out what's going on with this system thingy."

Aether felt a wave of gratitude toward the small, floating companion. Even though everything was still so uncertain, having someone by his side made it a little easier to bear.

"Thanks, Paimon," he said with a small smile. "I appreciate it."

Paimon puffed up with pride. "Of course! Paimon's the best guide you could ask for!"

Aether couldn't help but chuckle at her enthusiasm. Despite everything, he felt a spark of hope. With Paimon's support and the system's strange powers, he might just have a chance to find Lumine and uncover the mysteries of Teyvat.

As they stood on the beach, the sun beginning to set on the horizon, Aether knew that his journey was only just beginning. But he was ready to face whatever challenges came his way—after all, he had a promise to keep and a sister to find.

Paimon looked at Aether, her expression brightening with an idea. "Well, since we're going to look for your sister, why not head to Mondstadt? It's the nearest nation, and it's known as the Nation of Freedom."

Aether perked up at the word "freedom." It triggered a vague memory of another world, one where a country prided itself on freedom. The image was hazy, but he recalled a flag with the colors white, red, and blue, adorned with stars. It was a place filled with more guns than people, though the name of the country slipped his mind.

"Freedom, huh?" Aether mused, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. "Alright, sounds like a good place to start."

Paimon nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah! They worship the God of Wind and Freedom, Barbatos. I'm not sure if he's the god that took your sister, but it's worth checking out!"

Aether shrugged, deciding it was as good a lead as any. With that, they left the beach behind and made their way into the forest. The path was quiet, with only the rustling of leaves and the occasional chirp of birds breaking the silence. As they walked, the air became cooler, the trees growing denser.

Eventually, they reached a clearing by a lake. In the middle of the lake was a small island, and on it stood a statue of Barbatos, the God of Wind. The statue radiated a calming presence, as if inviting travelers to rest in its shadow.

But it wasn't the statue that caught Aether's attention. Hovering above the lake was a dragon, its scales shimmering a brilliant blue. The creature had three pairs of wings, each one beating with a power that caused ripples across the water's surface.

Aether stared at the dragon, murmuring under his breath, "Of course this world has a dragon. Why wouldn't it?"

Paimon, noticing his reaction, floated closer to him. "That's Stormterror! He's a little… misunderstood. But don't worry, Paimon's sure we won't run into any trouble."

Aether wasn't so sure, but he kept his thoughts to himself. The sight of the dragon was awe-inspiring, reminding him of the countless other mythical creatures he had encountered in different worlds. But here, in this new and strange land, it felt like the beginning of something big—another challenge to face, another mystery to unravel.

As the dragon flew off into the distance, Aether and Paimon continued their journey towards Mondstadt. The path ahead was uncertain, but with each step, Aether felt more determined to find his sister and uncover the secrets of Teyvat, no matter how many dragons, gods, or other obstacles stood in his way.

To be continued

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