Author's notes:
Hello! Another chapter, but this time, the song parodied is not Disney!
I know some might not expect it, but I would admit a majority of the songs I plan to parody are from Disney and other musicals. But there would be chapters in Breakout into Song that would feature songs like ERB or others I find amusing from the internet.
*Also I lost the 50/50 for Ayaka….so sad … BUT! This means I'm guaranteed wishing for BAAL! Yes the Electro Archon would be mine! And part of Aether's harem! Hopefully her dialogue lines—and what happens next in the succeeding Archon quests—would add shipping fuel or what not. If it doesn't, woe is me and a traveler can dream…
But if it does, Heck yeah! I might be inspired to write a shipping fic between the Shogun and the traveler.
*Note: I've already have another song in mind and chapter that would revolve around the Electro Archon. But that would have to wait, since there are other songs I want to write first.
Okay, without further ado! Let's get on with the chapter!
Song Parodied: Epic Rap Battle of History (FT. Martin Luther King vs Gandhi)
You can try listening to the instrumental version, if one exist, to help with the immersion. Also go checkout the other ERB too! It's fun to watch and listen to historical figure/characters duke it out in killer raps.
Here is the chapter enjoy!
Chapter 3:
Epic Rap Battle of Teyvat History! (Ft. Morax Rex Lapis Vs. Venti)
"Morax, you stubborn old block!"
Venti cried out, glaring at the taller Zhongli with disapproval. "Why should you decide to stay with Lumine, huh?!"
The former Geo Archon raises an eyebrow, as if Venti didn't understand why he made the decision.
"It's to prevent incorrigible wisps of air like you, to take advantage of dear Lumine by her lonesome." The Liyue gentlemen answered with a bit of disdain in his voice. "Knowing of your less moral intentions..."
"Like you're one to talk…" Venti scoffs, replying with a stinging rebuke to his old friend. "Mister not getting any action for 2,000 years! Except for dusts and salts in your drawers…"
"Y-YOU! Does your mouth have no filter!" Zhongli reacts indignantly, glowering threateningly back at the shorter bard. "You depraved alcoholic disgrace to the gods!"
"Says the Moraless gentlemen, who's really a well-dressed hobo nowadays!"
"At least I dress. What do you call that celestial form of yours?"
"Bluegh!" Venti sticks out his tongue childishly. While Zhongli unabashedly does the same, not caring of etiquette anymore.
Both Gnosis-less Archons begin to squabble like petty children; and getting into a brief scuffle while they were at it. With Venti attempting to claw Zhongli's face like a cat dangling at his arms, and the latter trying to pry the Anemo Archon off his limbs.
Lumine could only place a hand to her head in tired exasperation. Her two companions have been arguing for half an hour, and she was getting tired playing peacemaker whenever both men didn't stop antagonizing the other.
She had a sudden sense of deja'vu for some reason but chose to ignore it. Feeling another headache would rise from recalling a tall, gingered-haired flirt and an oversize hat wearing short man.
"I'll give them another 5 minutes." Lumine gave out a short sigh, shaking her head and turning her attention away from the two arguing Archons.
She summons a dish from her personal subspace and places it down with the other treats she's prepared, on the picnic mat she and Paimon where currently sitting at. Lumine could spy the little fairy was already done eating a good third of the food they brought with them, and probably the rest if she didn't remind her self-proclaimed travel guide to slow down and leave some for the rest of them.
"Paimon, stop munching and finishing all the food. That's your third mushroom Pizza and you've already cleaned out one of the meat roll plates." She said, before taking a plate away from Paimon and began eating the contents itself. Biting on a piece of sweet madame, while ignoring the sound of violence coming from both Venti and Zhongli.
"Paimon's not finishing all the food, And don't take what's Paimon's!" The little fairy argues, grabbing another plate for herself and shielding it protectively from Lumine in case the traveler plans to takes it from her as well.
"Lumine's keeping the rest of them from Paimon anyway in her personal inventory. SO… Paimon wouldn't be able to finish all the food." She adds with no shame.
"Because if I didn't you'd be doing just that. Eating everything when I prepared all of them to share with Venti and Zhongli." Lumine says to Paimon with a light stern expression. "I'm seriously going to put you on a diet, if you don't learn to control yourself Paimon."
The floating fairy huffs objecting. "Hmph. Then Paimon thinks Venti and Zhongli should stop fighting and start eating! Good food should not go to waste, especially when Lumine makes them. Heck, Paimon recalls you planned this entire picnic for them too!"
"Well… You're not wrong." What Paimon said was true, Lumine did plan this entire outing.
They were currently at Guyun Stone Forest, specifically the island where the Geo Hypostasis was. With the two arguing Archons now the current occupants of the arena of said elemental hypostasis, while now adding the use of their elemental powers in their incessant bickering.
The reason why they were in Guyun forest in the first place, was because Lumine wanted to have a picnic with Zhongli and Venti. Wanting to spend some time with just the two of them, before she'll leave for Inazuma in the coming days.
Lumine has been doing similar outings with her other companions she's met throughout her journey, planning meet ups and hangouts, and informing them about her departure to the closed off nation. And the two Archon's were last on her list, seeing that with Venti and Zhongli she could address some more godly matters, she couldn't reveal in front of the others of her friend group.
Like discussing about the Raiden Shogun and how she would react to an outworlder-celestial being.
Hopefully in a good light. If not? Then Lumine would ask Zhongli to teach her to copy his Geo-shield.
Lumine also tried to get some answers about Khaenri'ah and the great cataclysm that happened 500 years ago from Venti. But the windborne god was also tight lip like Zhongli, so she didn't get anything useful except the usual 'the truth exist out there'. Lumine didn't hold anything against Venti when he confessed and told her that, being understanding the same way she did with Zhongli.
But despite the heavy topics Lumine briefly broach in their picnic, it didn't stop the four of them from enjoying their outing and spending time together. The blonde traveler enjoyed how Venti and Zhongli interacted with one another and likened it to how old friends acted, after not seeing the other for so long. Lumine laughed at the stories they told her, most about the times when Barbatos and Rex Lapis had their periodic meetups and the shenanigans they get into—Or rather the shenanigans Venti gets into, that Zhongli finds a bit exasperating.
Overall, they were initially having a lovely time, enjoying the food and treats they each prepared for each other. Lumine would also count this outing as one of the rare occasions she could partake in alcohol, without anyone judging her looks of being too young.
Even despite the passive aggressive remarks and insulting jokes told sparingly by both Venti and Zhongli towards each other in between conversations, didn't ruin the mood of their peaceful picnic.
"You rock-headed brute!"
"You lazy-impish air sprite!"
Of course, at the present, they were really throwing insults at each other and disrupting the entire mood of their outing.
"And we were having such a lovely picnic…" Lumine sighs, trying to remember what led to their current argument.
Paimon reminders her, after swallowing a mouthful of pasta from another dish. "Paimon thinks Lumine shouldn't have mentioned we had a free room in the Serenitea Pot. Or the fact you were planning to invite other people to live with you in your home."
Yes, again Paimon was right. Lumine could agree that she should have known better to bring up free housing, to a homeless bard living in the streets of Mondstadt and a recently evicted funeral advisor, who forgot to pay his old apartment's monthly rent.
"While it's nice that both Venti and Zhongli like the idea of living with us in the Serenitea pot…" Lumine starts, picking on her meal, before glancing at the still dueling Archons in the hypostasis arena. "But I don't understand why they would want to compete for a single guestroom? When I said I'll invite both of them, once I'm done preparing their rooms together."
"Seriously?" Paimon could only at her friend with a raise brow, wondering if Lumine was being dense again with the affections of her—still not acknowledged by the person herself—'Harem'.
Leave it both to Venti and Zhongli, to not only realize the opportunity for free living space, but also having a good excuse to spend more time with Lumine and getting a head start against her other male suitors, in experiencing the domestic life with her.
And both gods know of the potential opportunities and activities they could do together with Lumine… Alone in a separate realm… away from prying eyes… Just them and the girl they love… doing adult stuff…
…Like Gardening or Calligraphy! Or whatever else they could do that Paimon doesn't know about.
Heck, Paimon also knows if the others learned that Lumine was offering the chance to actually live with her. Then it would be an all-out battle royal, and the little fairy couldn't imagine what kind of collateral damage or destruction be wrought in the face of Teyvat…
From a bunch of idiotic males in love with the kind and passionate Traveler.
"Paimon suggests you ask Tubby to add more rooms in the mansion. Before you even start asking the others if they want to live with us." Paimon proposes, while splitting a hash brown and sharing one half to Lumine, who takes it and gives Paimon her attention. Listening to the fairy's other suggestions, while the battle between Zhongli and Venti continue to rage on at the background.
"Or better add another mansion! With three kitchens! Maybe even a village of kitchens or outdoor eateries! Oh. And Probably an outdoor battle arena too. Paimon knows that will be useful for settling some differences, once we invite your other boy— guy friends! Paimon means guy friends!"
Lumine asks in confusion. "Why would the guys need a battle arena? I mean I guess it could be good place to spar with Childe—"
"ENOUGH!"
Zhongli suddenly shouts, his voice cutting through the air and causing both Paimon and Lumine's attention to turn back at the two quarreling gods.
The they could see that both Zhongli and Venti looked lightly tussled, with some dirt covering their clothes, but both remained staring at each other with hardened expressions.
"We are not getting anywhere with just arguing." Zhongli states the obvious, with Venti agreeing.
"Yes, you're right. It appears we need another medium to settle this contest of who will stay with Lumine and in her currently-still-singular-and-one-only-current-guestroom."
"Agreed. I suggest we settle this through the old ways of the gods." Zhongli said, his expression darkens and as does Venti's in response.
Suddenly, Lumine was getting worried of what the two were planning to do and was about intervene, seeing it was getting serious and far past the point of being a simple quarrel.
"Seconded!" But Venti instantly replies, with a competitive smirk and moves to approach Zhongli. While Lumine watches as the two Archons meet and shake hands.
Then a sudden blinding light envelops them both, before shooting to the sky. As loud thundering tremors were heard after. And as gusts of wind blew around them and the island. Even the earth began to shake in bated anticipation for what was going to happen next.
Lumine was too busy shielding Paimon and protecting her from the unnatural occurrences, that she didn't notice streaks of light coming from the direction of Liyue and heading towards their current location. But a second later, everything stops and the seemingly incessant thundering of the sky and howling of winds cease, as the earth settles.
Both Lumine and Paimon open their eyes, slowly regaining their vision, and then find themselves staring at the sight of Liyue's Adepti standing in their presence. With Ganyu, Xiao, Madam Ping, Cloud Retainer, Mountain Shaper, and Moon Carver just a few feet ahead of them, staring at the direction of the hypostasis arena.
And when Lumine and Paimon turn to look as well, they saw both Zhongli and Venti having shed their mortal disguises and appearing in their Archon forms. That same forms Lumine recognizes from their respective Statue of the Seven. But both figures eyes were closed and looked to be in deep concentration in praying position, while they stood at opposite sides facing each other.
Paimon cries out in surprise. "WOAH… Mr. Zhongli and Tone-Deaf-bard are out of their disguises. And Moon Carver, Mountain Shaper, Cloud Retainer are here! And so are Granny Ping, Ganyu, and XIAO!"
Lumine recognizes the individuals Paimon just named and wondered why they were here, and if its related to the certain duel Zhongli and Venti said they were going to have.
"L-Lumine?" Ganyu calls out to her, spotting them and causing the other Adepti to notice them as well.
"You're here too?" The Qixing secretary asks, while Lumine stands up from her and Paimon's place on their picnic mat and approach her.
"Ganyu, Xiao, everyone… what are you doing here?" Lumine asked while glancing at each of them, before suddenly noticing that the entire island was covered by a translucent energy dome. "Okay, are we trapped?! IS this part of the divine duel Zhongli and Venti are having?! What's going on?!"
"Calm yourself first dear traveler." Madam Ping fortunately intervenes before Lumine starts firing more questions or hyperventilating. "All will be explained..." The old Adepti says, before turning to Ganyu. "Actually Ganyu, can you be a dear and…"
"Of course." Ganyu nods her head to Madam Ping before beginning to give the two confused travelers an explanation. "I'll keep this brief, because we wouldn't want to waste too much time and keep Rex Lapis and Barbatos waiting for their duel."
Paimon frantically sputters in confusion. "But Paimon—and Lumine were, w-what's—"
"Please hold all questions first and let me explain…" Ganyu raises a hand to stop Paimon from speaking and continues to speak in a professional manner. "First off, Rex Lapis and Barbatos have agreed to engage in a sacred divine duel to settle a dispute. We, the Adepti, have been summoned here to bear witness this sacred duel and help facilitate and judge the victor of this battle… and maybe technically, the both of you are also included in the judging process as well."
"Hold on are you saying Paimon and Lumine are going to help judged who's the winner, between Zho—I mean Rex Lapis and Barbatos?" Paimon cuts in, a bit surprise from Ganyu mentioning of that tid bit, with the half adeptus nodding her head in agreement.
"Yes. And since we, the Adepti, don't know the entire situation concerning the dispute between Rex Lapis and Barbatos. It would be up to you and Lumine to help determine the winner, since I guess…" Ganyu gives both Paimon and Lumine an unsure look. "You… both know the reason, to why they initiated this sacred duel in the first place, Right?"
"Unfortunately, yes…" Lumine's cheeks flush briefly knowing the real reason, with the rest of the Adepti raising an eyebrow from her reaction before she asks Ganyu. "What kind duel is this? Will they fight with each other or get seriously hurt?"
It was Xiao who answers her question, though sounding a bit reluctant. "It is… an unusual battle. It's best you just watch…" Lumine could see he looked a bit flustered and not wanting to expound further.
"Worry not dear friend." Cloud Retainer fortunately speaks in turn, adding more info while reassuring Lumine. "One can tell you, that the gods will not suffer great injuries that would entail one in risking their life."
Mountain Shaper adds. "Indeed, the wounds they will receive are consider far worse for one that is divine." The darker colored crane even looked to be amused after speaking his words. "Were one's pride is wounded deeper than in a physical sense…"
"Hehehe… and worst, they have to carry it for the rest of their live." Madam Ping said, amusement evident in her voice. Much to Lumine's bewilderment from the other Adepti vaguely sharing little details of the duel. At least she knows it wasn't dangerous as Zhongli and Venti trading blows, but still wondering how they'll injure each other's pride.
But faint music begins to emanate around the entire area and growing louder by the second, which Paimon notices. "Hey, Lumine. Do you here that?"
The music was now loud enough for everyone to hear the rhythmic beats and melodies, despite the absence of instruments.
While Lumine then finds herself looking at Zhongli and Venit, noticing how both of them opened their eyes in unison. And an aura of their respective elements envelop their entire beings. Both leaving their praying positions and locked gaze with each other.
"It is time!" Moon Carver bellows in his deep baritone voice before he and the other Adepti teleport themselves to surround the entire arena. Each individual finding a place along the edge of the circular area.
Madam Ping was the last to leave Lumine and Paimon, but not before ushering them back to their picnic and mat, while leaving one last remark.
"Do enjoy the show dearies and remember we're counting on you to decide the victory."
Both Paimon and Lumine could only stare back in confusion, before turning their attention to Zhongli and Venti, as the music intensifies and whatever sacred duel that was happening…
Begins.
With Moon Carver announcing.
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Moon Carver (Shouting at the top of his lungs):
"EPIC RAP BATTLES OF TEYVAT HISTORY!"
.
Which was not what they expected.
"WHAT?!"
"Did Paimon hear that right?!"
The Adepti continue their ceremony, introducing the combatants.
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Mountain Shaper (Raising one wing to the left): "MORAX REX LAPIS!"
Moon Carver: "VS!"
Xiao (Raising one hand to the right): "VEEEEENTIIII!"
Ganyu & Cloud Retainer: "BEGIN!"
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Zhongli steps forward, starting the round. Summoning his geo Pillars with a wave of his hands, before making them bounce with the beat as he begins his rap.
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Rex Lapis:
You dare to battle wits? Against the Rex of Lapis
I brought Liyue system,
(Zhongli conjures an image of old Mond and a frozen Venti…)
While you were still trapped in Cold piss
(…crushing it in his hands)
First god MORAnaire, GEO Messiah.
(Zhongli folds his arms like a boss…)
Rap so HARD, I spit Meteor Show'as
(…and unleashes his elemental burst)
.
His meteors collide with the energy barrier at the opposite side behind Venti, showering the arena in golden molten light, while the Anemo Archon stands unfazed by the display of the power of his rival.
Lumine and Paimon look on with awe, while Zhongli resumes his verse.
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Rex Lapis:
(Zhongli conjures a fake contract, with Venti's face and the word plagiarize on top of it)
Everything you did, I did it first
You would just mimic my works, And getting all the good Perks
(He throws it aside, before pointing at Venti)
People ask of Mondstadt, where's your god BarSiBaTo?
(Before he shrugs and mimics a drunk Venti)
Is he lazing around, gone drunk In-Cog-NiTo?
.
Lumine couldn't help the snort that escaped her, wondering if Zhongli ever met Sister Rosaria randomly by chance. She collects herself, once seeing Venti step up with a forceful gale wind backing him. As he floats in the air and retaliates with his own rap.
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Venti:
(Gesturing to himself…)
I'm the god of civil rights, from Mondstadt to Celestia
(…Before pointing back at Zhongli)
You're old, inert, And a Living Historia
Made to retire yourself and your overworked ass
(Venti brings a hand up and makes an obscene gesture)
Cuz you're tired of people, stroking your Clay Mast!
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There were a resounding cheers of OHH! From the Adepti, upon hearing Venti's counter. As Paimon was laughing her butt off, while Lumine stares with her mouth gaping in shock.
Zhongli's expression remains impassive, while he watches Venti continue to spout his verse.
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Venti:
(Making a mock gesture of sadness…)
I share the longing, for those who share the memory
(…Before shaking his fists at Zhongli)
But I'm more worried, of who's Mora you are spending!
(Venti magically conjures a wallet…)
Cause the X in your name, translates to being Mora-Less
(…And pulls out a picture of Childe, with sugar written on it)
Calling for Daddy to pay, your expenses.
.
Paimon was slapping her hands on her lap, trying hard to rein in her laughter at the burn Venti gave to Zhongli.
But she suddenly stopped when the Geo Archon began to ascend on top of a large geo pillar rising from the ground carrying him. With Venti and the rest of the Adepti following, floating to the air after him.
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Rex Lapis:
(Staring down at an approaching Venti)
You'd know of being broke, Mr. Homeless street Bardist
Singing for drinks?
(Zhongli flashes a photo of Venti wasted on the streets.)
You're ruining your image!
(He tosses the photo aside, before gesturing to his robes…)
Of gods and their clothing, the same advice goes,
Dress like nobles,
(…and then gestures Venti's entirety)
Not like a HOE…
.
Both Lumine and Paimon screamed 'OHHH!' hearing everything Zhongli said, despite being nowhere near the two rapping Archons. But it was clear the God of Geo struck a nerve, as the winds around the island intensified.
.
Venti:
(Waving his hands to the sky.)
I am so ANEMOE, they shout my name to the sky!
(He gives a challenging glare at Zhongli…)
I'm the one people wish for…
(… and briefly breaks the fourth wall.)
When its Banner Rerun Time…
.
The two Archons are locked in a heated gaze, and Lumine would have sworn she saw lightning bolts clashing between the two. While Everyone was silent, waiting for the two gods to resume.
Until Venti speaks first this time.
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Venti:
(Smirks at Zhongli, chiding amusingly)
Morax, You are more dense, than one of your geo stones
I'm doubting you'd even notice, Lu(mine) wants to be boned!
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Lumine blushed at the remark. But she blushed even more upon hearing Zhongli's response.
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Rex Lapis:
(Smirks back at Venti, much to the other's confusion)
I regrettably inform you; you've already been Cucked
(Zhongli leans forward to Venti's ear…)
Because the traveler and I…
.
(…And whispers with a smug ass tone)
.
Have already FUCKED…
.
"GUA—AUH!" Venti gasped and felt like he was hit by his own Elemental burst combined with Zhongli's, upon hearing the latter remarks. Visibly recoiling in pain as if he was kicked by La Signora again.
Before he pitifully began to fall like a fallen star from the sky, and away from the victorious looking Zhongli. Knowing he already lost a battle that he couldn't have won in the first place.
Which was to have an intimate moment with Lumine before the old rock head would.
Even the crowd agrees, upon hearing everything despite Zhongli whispering his last line. While the music of their rap begins to slowly fade away.
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EVERY SINGLE BEING IN THE ISLAND TO CELESTIA ITSELF: "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH! DAAAAMMMNNN SON!"
Moon Carver (With the rest of the Adepti): WHO WON?! WHO'S LOST?
Paimon (Cheering and Pointing at Lumine): YOU DECIDE!
Moon Carver (Shaking his head like a mad deer):E-E-E-EE—UUUEEUEUE—
-EPIC RAP BATTLES OF TEYVAT HISTORY!
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"Venti!" Lumine cried out in worry, rushing to catch his falling figure. Ignoring the others waiting for her verdict and learning who was the victor she decided.
She safely catches the Anemo Archon in her arms, after using a little boost of Anemo to reach him before he hits the ground. Tenderly holding him with a look of concern, seeing his weakened expression and how he looked to be unconscious.
"Oh, Venti…" Lumine brought a hand to softly stroked his face. Sure he wasn't hurt physically, and probably only has a wounded pride, but it didn't stop Lumine from worrying about him.
She then heard a few faint coughs, as Venti regains a bit of consciousness. "L-Lumine…"
"Yes, Venti. I'm here! What do you need?" Lumine said, upon hearing him weakly call out to her.
"Is it true…" Venti asked, with half open eyes. "Did you and Morax… like… really, Fucked?"
Lumine blushes, looking away from Venti. Much to the bards growing horror, as she confirms. "I'm sorry Venti… But Zhongli does have the finest ass cheeks in Teyvat… and…" She doesn't say more, while the gears in Venti's head figure out the rest. Witnessing the traveler's growing blush, no doubt recalling her time with Zhongli.
"NOOOOOOOOO!" He screams to the sky in anguish—or like a crying child—in clear disbelief. Before he limps and weakly adds one last remark. "But you're not… wrong… his cheeks are... the finest... Bleh." Falling back to unconsciousness in Lumine's arms.
While said traveler cries out with concern. "Venti? Venti?! VENTIIIII!"
Not noticing the others were already behind her and watching the entire scene.
"Ugh… must he always be this dramatic." Zhongli says, pinching the bridge of his nose, clearly annoyed at Barbatos. "He really must have weakened himself after all these years. He's normally the one who triumphs in these type of duels."
"WOW!" Paimon was amazed at everything she just witnessed. Turning to Zhongli asking a question. "Are you telling Paimon that the gods fought, with Rap battles during the Archon War."
"Indeed, Paimon." Zhongli answers with a nod of his head. "If it were all just war and elemental battles, Teyvat would have been a wasteland as the aftermath once the Archon war ended. Celestia allowed the sacred duel with words and Epic raps, to lessen the bloodshed and the casualties wrought from the gods and their nations going to war with each other."
Madam Ping also adds informatively. "The scared duel of Epic Raps, also helped other weaker gods to survive far longer than it was expected for them during that harsh time."
"Hehe… One example of was the late Havria!" Madam Ping reveals with a small chuckle. "She was an excellent rapper and beaten many gods in numerous sacred duels. She was the Goddess of Salt for a reason, you know."
"One who produces Salt, in both the literal and metaphorical sense." Cloud Retainer supplies, with the other Adepti nodding their heads agreeing.
"Oooh." Paimon was clearly amused upon learning this new information.
"Are there any other gods alive who won in an 'EPIC RAP BATTLE OF TEYVTA HISTORY'!" Paimon asked, while saying the latter of her statement like Moon Carver, trying to mimic him and earning a small chuckle from said Adepti on her attempt.
Surprisingly, it was Xiao who answers her. "The Raiden Shogun. She successfully defended her position as the electro Archon from individuals, either by executing them with her skills with the blade, or shredding them with her words and rapping electro burns."
The floating fairy was surprised from learning this. "Oh! …I guess Paimon and Lumine better prepare ourselves in case the Raiden Shogun would challenge us to Sacred Duel of Epic Raps!"
Zhongli chuckles, patting Paimon on her head, as she giggles from his gesture. "I believe you made a good foresight Paimon. I and even Venti would offer our aide and help practice in the art of Celestial Epic rap. Maybe even give both of you pointers, in preparation should the two of you face Baal in such a duel."
"Hehehe… Paimon thanks you, Mr. Zhongli!" Paimon says, before glancing back at Lumine and Venti and releases a small huff. "And Paimon would have thank Tone-deaf-bard too, if he wasn't unconscious!"
"Indeed." Zhongli agrees, his expression returning to an annoyed looked. Spotting Lumine still trying to shake the defeated Anemo Archon to wake up. "If he doesn't wake up soon, we'll be trap here until Lumine gives her verdict."
"What?!" Paimon looks around and sees that the energy dome was still present and covering the whole island. "Oh, no! Paimon and Lumine still have to meet up with Captain Beidou today, and she's offering Pai—US a free dinner later! And Kazuha's cooking it too!"
"Can't Lumine just give her verdict now?!" Paimon asks, stomping her foot in the air.
"Unfortunately, all witnesses and combatants must be awake to hear the final Verdict." Ganyu answers her, with a regretful look. "Until then, the energy dome won't dissipate and will remain, until all parties have been judged and the victor declared."
Paimon face turns to a horrified look, as she mutters in a distant tone. "But Paimon knows Venti can sleep for hundreds and hundreds of years… and we're too far from Windrise for him to heal… plus we're trapped to boot..."
Zhongli and the rest of the Adepti, could hear something snap within Paimon.
Before watching the fairy suddenly zoom towards Lumine and Venti's position. Tackling the latter's face and begins slapping the bard hard.
"NOOOO! Wake up Tone-deaf-bard! You are not letting Paimon missed the opportunity for free food! Wake up now or face Paimonial wrath from Paimon!"
"Paimon! Don't treat Venti like that he's hurt!" Lumine cries out in dismay.
While the rest of the day ends with everyone trapped inside Guyun forest for at least 5 hours before Venti woke up, and Lumine giving her verdict in private to both Venti and Zhongli later on, once they resumed their picnic with the rest of the Adepti joining them too.
If one is wondering, who won the rap between Morax Rex Lapis and Venti?
You decide!
Author's notes:
And that's the end of the chapter! Thank you for reading and I hope you guys enjoyed it! There will be more songs to come later down the road.
I hope everyone is enjoying the Inazuma update so far in Genshin too. There will be chapters set in Inazuma in Breakout into Song, but that will still be later after the ones I planned beforehand are released.
I might be updating my other fanfics first before this one again, and so that I won't have fatigue from sticking to one fic for a long a while and letting my mental muse for this fic to take break in between.
But the next chapter we'll shift back to Aether, but this time with him as the traveler and the setting being the Golden Apple Archipelago. Hope you guys look forward to it.
That's all folks and see you in the next chapter!
Fav, follow, and comments are appreciated! And again, thanks for reading!"