Genshin Impact: Mondstadt Alter

Prologue:

A Glimpse of —

*CLAP CLAP CLAP*

"Thank you, everybody, for listening in!"

"..."

"Thank you! Don't forget to come and listen to the song I'm playing next time!"

"..."

"Ehe, maybe I can get a bottle tonight."

"Nice song you played just now."

"Hmm? Oh, thanks! You flatter me~"

"No need to be modest. I might not be an expert, but the tune and rhythm of your performance were wonderful."

"Heeh, you got great observation. Still, while I may be the most renowned bard in Mondstadt, my skill is nothing better than the rest of the bards."

"Really now? I have heard some other bards from within and outside the city, but I don't think I've found anyone bested your performance."

"Stop it~ You're making blush~"

"... Right. Then can I have a moment with you?"

"Hmm… A bard doesn't usually linger in one location for long, but I'll make an exception just for you, dear listener! So, sure, lead the way."

"How about we climb up there?"

…

"We're here. Let's hope we're done by the time any of the sisters from the Church found us."

"Hup! I didn't think you would choose this spot out of all the places in the city. Good choice! This is one of my favorites here."

"Yeah? Good to know. I bring with me a dandelion wine. I hope it's your liking, bard."

"Oh! How generous and thoughtful of you! Why, of course, it's my favorite!"

"Great, I'll pour for both of us."

*Vwoooosh!*

"Mm~"

"Neat power you have."

"Hmm? Ah, I get that a lot ever since I got my hand on it. Here's yours."

"Hehe, thank you. You won't charge me if I drink this, right?"

"Of course not. Take it as a payment for your astounding tune, and don't hesitate to ask for a refill."

"If you say so, don't mind if I do! Cheers!"

*gulp gulp gulp*

"Phuah! Nothing beats a glass of fresh dandelion wine after playing a tune!"

"Glad you're enjoying it."

"So! Tell me more about yourself! I want to know how you jumped to the hand of the anemo archon statue with an anemo slime just now."

"Haha. My friend taught me that, so I don't think you would find it interesting."

*gulp*

"Is that so? Sounds fun! Maybe I should try that next time."

"Well, I guess so. But be careful. I don't want to be responsible if anything happens."

"Whoa! Now you make it sound like it is actually dangerous!"

"It's not that dangerous, but you can get hurt if you are careless."

*gulp*

"I see, I see. Speaking from experience, are you?"

"You can say that. I don't want anything to happen to you, especially since you're our archon."

*gulp gulp gulp*

"Hahaha! You're funny! What even makes you say that? Do I look remotely similar to him to you?"

"'Look can be deceiving', I'm sure you've heard that phrase a lot, bard. And also, there's no point lying to me."

"Ooh… Am I emanating such an archon aura to you? I'm grateful for everything, but I must disappoint you that I'm not."

"You know? Never in my life have I imagined myself seeing an archon, let alone chatting with one. And frankly speaking, I'm not sure what I feel about it. But whatever, it doesn't matter. Now that you're here, I want to ask you something."

"Ouch, it suddenly becomes heavy, don't you think?"

"Whose fault do you think it is?"

*gulp*

"Whoops, it's mine, yeah? But you know full well why."

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Oh, you do. I'm clueless where you've been this whole time, nor do I care."

"I suppose there's no point hiding from you, huh? I feel like you have something personal against me."

"Maybe yes, maybe not."

"..."

*gulp gulp gulp*

"Can I ask for more?"

"..."

"Pretty please~"

"Sigh, take it. It's all yours."

"Hmm? Are you sure?"

"Uh-huh…"

"If you- huh?"

"On one condition."

"And what is that?"

"You still have your crown, don't you? Hand it over."

"Crown? Haha, you said that as if I'm a king! As you predicted, I am an archon, not a ruler."

"It seems I should say everything plainly with you instead. Your —, I heard some bad people are after it."

"Heeh, who would expect you're familiar with that? I kind of understand why some would go after it, but what makes you think I have my —?"

"I have a keen intuition."

"Is that so? What if I say I don't have it, though?"

"And what if I tell you a war will break out in this nation if you don't hand your — to me?"

"How terrible! Although, I'm sure the Four Winds will handle it just fine."

"There will be many casualties on our end."

*gulp gulp*

"It's inevitable when war happens, right?"

"... what?"

…

*GASP*

"Oh. Oh man, what a wild dream. Phew, and I forget what it was. Fantastic."

"Sweetie, are you awake? Breakfast's ready!"

"Coming!"

A/N: Switch this with a prologue. What's redacted is obvious, just don't put any weird words on it.

Thank you for reading, and carry on!

Slightly late, but Merry Christmas, everybody!