Chapter 27: Blonde Beauty (2)

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13:58 AM

"Hold on, I want to ask you about something" saying these words with little bit of hesitation I looked at Zhongli, a tall, thin man, with fair skin and a stern expression, who also happens to be the one of the seven Archons and the oldest one, Morax. 

"Oh and about what?" Zhongli questioned with his stern face on

Paimon then remembered something and told Zhongli that not long ago, we met a guy named Dain. He told us about Khaenri'ah along with the punishments of the gods

That's when we realized that my brother, Aether must be connected to those events, "This is crucial for me" I told Zhongli with a determined look. I really hoped he could have answers to find Aether. However it was only a dead end, Zhongli knows something as he admitted it he can't tell me about his insider information of Khaenri'ah's destruction as he was bounded by a contract from his past grievance.

Zhongli went back his way to Liyue but not before imparting some meaningful words. When he finally left, Paimon was still a bit mad he couldn't tell us anything but I understand. It's not really out of his character that he'll fulfill his past duties as Morax, the god of Contracts even if he declared he's no longer one

So in the end, I must continue my journey through the other nations of Teyvat. 'I couldn't get any info that can help me find my brother again' I thought while biting my lips before stopping as I then sighed in disappointment.

"Traveler are you alright?" Paimon asked looking concerned while floating around me for a bit. 'I must've look pretty dejected in Paimon's eyes huh.' I thought, "I'm okay Paimon, I was just thinking we'll need to continue our journey to the other nations" I responded while replacing whatever sad expression I made into a more casual and calm one

I then heard a large rumbling sound and I can already pinpoint that it was Paimon's stomach grumbling, "Hey, Traveler why don't we go back to Liyue Harbor" the floating mascot asked, scratching her head embarrassed. 

"Seriously Paimon" I commented while holding back my laugh, "Hey don't laugh Paimon!!!" Paimon said pouting angrily

"Sorry Paimon, how about we go to Wanmin Restaurant. My treat" Paimon's expression changed instantly, "What are we waiting for?!! Let's go traveler!!!" She urged her with a happy expression 'Cute' I thought to myself

We then teleported back to Liyue Harbor using the waypoints. I guess I should check docks to see if Beidou's ship, the crux, is ready to let us go through the storm blocking the way to Inazuma 

A/N: Ok, Lumine has her own system and it acts like a vision to let her use the waypoints in Teyvat to teleport like the residents of Teyvat who have visions or can use elemental energy

----Vache Finch {(???)}----

14:06 PM

"So you guys sure finished off food. I looked at Yuu and Goo a bit surprised while converting some C-points into mora. Currently we're at Wanmin Restaurant finishing our lunch.

Well I'm sure stuffed but these two are still raring to go for more plate after finishing their current meal so I'm waiting for them to get their second and finish it so we can go meet "Soee ushe (Sorry Vache)" Yuu said with a mouthful of food stuffed, Goo on the other hands just focusing on chowing down his food. I guess he likes it and I can't blame him I mean the one cooking is Xiangling after all and what she makes is quite delicious

Drinking a cup of water while bored out of my mind waiting for them to finish, a blue holographic window appeared before me 

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Random Event Quest: Blonde Beauty 

Upon meet Lumine, talk to her about anything 

Time limit: 15 minutes 

Reward: 5 Random Skill Ticket Fragments (Common), 1000 C-points, Quest;??? (Depending on the outcome of the conversation)

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"What?" I blurted while my mind began to think and ignoring the rewards for a bit. In the Genshin Impact, Random Event Quests are as its name implies, a quest that just appears it in front of the player by a random chance.

Wait a damn fucking minute, I'm not only facing that very quest but also meeting the protagonist of the game in the flesh!!!?? 'OMFG it's happening!!!' I screamed internally. I wasn't excited much meeting her rather I'm not ready to have a chat with her and I don't no what say. 

"Yay we arrived to Wanmin Restaurant" I flinched after I heard a childs voice at a distance and I could already guess it was Paimon's voice. How? Because I hear that floating mascots/object voice every time I play archon quests or limited monthly quests, so It's basically hard to not recognize it now

'Wait, if she's here then Lumine is here! Oh no, I have no idea what to do at this point of time' I muttered in my head as I look to see the girl besides Paimon

They have a short blonde hair and wears a blue and white dress along with her wearing two white flowers on her head, a white scarf, a white and blue cape, a light blue skirt with shoulder length, white stockings, and white boots. It's Lumine, the figure was none other than the heroine and protagonist of this world 

"Here are your orders!" Xiangling exclaimed as I see her and Guoba appeared brought Goo and Yuu's another round of food. While the two thanked her and focused eating. Are they gluttons or something?

"Xiangling" I see Paimon calling out to Xiangling, who noticed went to the two girls, giving Paimon and Lumine both a hug. I couldn't hear what they were and I shouldn't listen to there conversation so I'll just lay my head on the table to rest my neck to wait for the two buddies of mine to finish eating already 

But now I see Lumine went to me, "Who're you exactly?" she asked with a stern expression Paimon currently looked at me curious, Xiangling meanwhile went back to cooking in the kitchen after their little catching up moment.

I'm starting to really hope to get Kim Hajin's like right now while having the thought of what I should say? Tell her about Aether's plans, the prophecy of Fontaine's water, or maybe something about Childe. Boy, this is really going to make me think quite abit

----Lumine----

14:09 PM

"Who're you exactly?" I questioned a man with a stern expression on. Why? Xiangling told me about him looking for me stating that he sent a letter to me saying he knows where my brother but I didn't contact anyone knowing where my brother is currently.

I look at the man wearing clean attire. He had a light blue shirt along with a coat on and black pants. His light purple hair makes me wonder if he knows Keqing or something but I can ask that later. For now though, I'm just gazing at him and awaiting for his answer

The man lowered his dazing off for a bit before finally looking at me, "You do know its a bit rude to ask who I am without introducing yourself first" he commented in a calm tone

"Oh my bad" I apologized immediately after understanding what he meant while smiling awkwardly (?). It really was rude of me to ask a question like that with introduction being done

"My name is Lumine", "Vache Finch" both of us shaked each others hand, "Can you tell me why you told Xiangling a lie?" I said to Vache

He looked to be a bit hesitant but decided to answer. Surprisingly Vache whispered to me that he and his friends are not from this world like myself.

For the past 1 week in this world, him and his friends have been collecting intel on anyone that maybe in the same situation as them and they just learned of my previous achievements.

It made him assume that I'm an otherworlder (Yes, he calls himself and others with that term) due to previous achievements I made ranging from Mondstadt to Liyue and he guessed my next stop might either be Inazuma or Sumeru.

So he asked those that may know me if that I found out of what I said early on you'll start looking for us. 'That's a clever idea' I thought while listening to his explaination then he wanted to ask which nation I'll be going to next

I told him that me and Paimon will go to Inazuma causing Vache to ask with a smile "So I want to ask if me and my associates could join you on going to Inazuma"

"Why though?" I asked and he told me that he wants to see a story played out making me tilt my head in confusion, 'What did he' "Oh I get now so

you're a floating chimpunk!!!" my thoughts were cut off by a loud enthusiastic voice coming from one Vache's friend wearing glasses and blonde like just me and my brother Aether.

If I recall correctly, he said their name was Goo. They wore a white long sleeve shirt with suspenders and gray slacks. I wonder what happened for this to have transpired

----Vache Finch {(???)}----

"Oh, I get it now so you're a floating chipmunk!!!" Goo behind me exclaimed loudly with enthusiasm all while pointing his fore finger at her. This definitely made me think immediately 'What's he trying to do now?' so I asked Yuu what happened and he told me they greeted each other, Goo questioned why she floats and this happened. I'm just going watch what'll happen for a bit then continue 

It wasn't surprising that a few moments later, Paimon ended up understanding that Goo was talking about her after the obvious gestures he's doing for everyone to see, which caused her to glare at Goo with a flushed face. Showing an expression that's between being embarrassed and irritated towards my Hyung.

That word really stuck with her as I see Paimon shouting, "WHO ARE YOU CALLING FLOATING CHIPMUNK?!!" hearing her outburst I could see her head fuming and face flushed with rage.

"You of course" Goo said bluntly like a smartass with a smile. Huh I can see the floating mascot just looking gobsmacked then snapped out of it before she snapped at him "You're rude!! you deserve a bad nickname!!" Paimon said then added "From now on your nickname Blonde Mess" she declared while looking adorable "So cute" I muttered softly so no one could hear

"Pffft hahahaha" the silence was then broken down by none other than Goo who started this whole situation, "What are you laughing for!?" Paimon exclaimed loudly at the still laughing Goo, "Because that nickname makes so much sense to me" Goo said with smiling wryly as his eyes starts to look sadder for some reason 

'Crap I don't know why he said those words but that can't be good' I thought. I need to change the topic pronto. So I literally swerved on the very middle of their conversation and bowed in front of her "I would like to apologize for my friend here Paimon. It's in his nature" I said sorry causing her to wave her arms and hands

"It not your fault Mr. Finch he should be the one saying sorry not you" she responded in childish tone as she pointed at Goo and started to stare at him with daggers, but Goo shrugs it off and smirks back, causing Paimon to show that she's even more irritated at him now

"Goo you're really making this difficult to stop this situation" I blurted out in a blunt tone. "How about this Paimon, I'll treat you to some chocolate truffle cake later if you forgive Goo's actions"

"Chocolate Truffle Cake?" Paimon questioned while I see some drool start to droop down her face "Is it delicious?" she added.

'Nice' I thought with relief and then responded with a nod, "It's so good you would hate me for giving you the best chocolate cake you've eaten in a long while" I declared with confidence 

"Really! Then I forgive you Blonde" Paimon said, then continue "And you Mr. Finch don't forget" she glared at saying to me to keep my of promise. I nodded to her with affirmation making her stop that cute glare of her "*sigh* what a glutton" I muttered in a low voice with a small smile

"What?" Paimon asked innocently "Nothing" I answered immediately with a calm poker face and she didn't ask further. Now she's just with Lumine sitting down and waiting for their orders to arrive. This definitely is a surprising event, I'm now watching an antagonist, a heroine and a male protagonist 

'Nothing can beat this. Wait... Oh no I jinxed it' I thought to myself while seeing another person arrive at the restaurant that looks exactly like Keqing but I know it ain't Keqing. Why? Cause not only are they shorter than her but this lady's vision is cryo. I'm not the only one paying attention attentively as I see Lumine and Paimon looking in shock 

"According to my diary, this should be Wanmin Restaurant~" blurted by the lady who voice sounds very sweet and serene, 'Shit why is Qiqi taller!?' I thought to myself while screaming internally. Forget my previous words this is way more surprising. WTF is with the sudden turn of events. 

Yes the person that not only Vache but as well as Lumine and Paimon is shock to see is none other than Qiqi as a teenager!!!

A/N: {Stability} has finally taken effect hahahahaha

Vache {(???)} x Qiqi teenager

or

Vache {(???)} x ??? 

Power stone please 🙏 

I swear king of drama has influence my thoughts in making this chapter 

Also, if you've noticed, I've been only sending 2 chapters per week and I'll continue to do so since I absolutely suck at managing my school schedule and my reading hobby. Have a good day and stay safe fellow readers