Chapter 10: The Battle on Liyue Harbor
Last time on Boboiboy x Genshin impact, the gang went to Bubu Pharmacy to buy Everlasting Incense. They met Qiqi, a zombie kid. Zhongli asked her if she sells Everlasting Incense, she said yes but she asked them if they have a prescription. Sadly, they don't have one, they asked her if there are other ways to get Everlasting Incense so she told them to go to Mt. Tianheng, find the Guizhong Ballista and hunt something called Cocogoat. The gang has never heard of Cocogoat. So Zhongli decided to search for some clues about Cocogoat.
Oh, Boboiboy has to stay and watch Qiqi since he used too much power. So Boboiboy stayed, he asked Qiqi if she wanted to explore around Liyue Harbor and she said yes. Boboiboy took her hand and walked around Liyue Harbor like a father holding daughter's hand. Boboiboy got an idea and decided to go to Xiangling's restaurant to make a Ice Chocolate drink for Qiqi. Once they got there, they met Xiangling and asked her if he can use her kitchen to make chocolate drinks. Well, she said yes, they all started enjoying chocolate drink except Qiqi. She only liked Coconut milk but Boboiboy convinced her and she started drinking, she liked it but she still liked Coconut milk
Next, they went back to Bubu Pharmacy and waited for the gang. Sometimes later, the gang got back but they can't find any clues about Cocogoat. Lumine asked Qiqi what she need Cocogoat for. She said Cocogoat milk is tasty then she showed them a picture. The gang gasped and what they found out is just Coconut Milk is made from coconut tree. So Lumine decided to tell her the truth. And Qiqi got sad but Boboiboy comforted her
Suddenly, the man showed up out of nowhere. The man named Baizhu, boss of the Bubu Pharmacy. Zhongli asked him if he sells Everlasting Incense in the fine establishment, he said yes and told them the price is three million Mora. The gang gasped in shock that the price is very expensive, they don't have much money to pay it. Luckily, Childe came out of nowhere and laughed about the Cocogoat thing. He came in and paid Everlasting Incense for them
After paying Everlasting Incense, the gang went back to Yujing Terrace and place them. Also, Zhongli have decided to treat them to a meal The gang met him at Third-Round Knockout restaurant and listened to the man named Iron Tongue Tian, who's telling the story about Ningguang and the Jade chamber. And they meet the emissary of the Liyue Qixing. Her name is Ganyu, secretary at the Yuehai Pavilion. She told Boboiboy, Lumine, and Paimon to meet Ningguang at her chamber
So the gang went to the highest mountain to reach the chamber but they found something look like the toy windmill. Lumine used her Anemo on it as the wind started blowing. They activated their Wind Gliders to reach the chamber but it was not high enough. Paimon saw Guizhong Ballista and she got an idea. She suggested them that they should shoot themself to the jade chamber
They have no other choice then they go to Guizhong Ballista but they encounter the Millelith guards. And they meet Keqing, the Yuheng of the Qixing. Right now, they are gathering ingredients for Sugar-Frosted Slime
-Timeskip to Dunyu Ruin-
The group is collecting ingredients for Suger-Frosted Slime. Until they encounter the Treasure Hoarders, they are holding the hostage so the group decided to help them out by defeating them. After defeating them, they meet Meng Dan. He is thanking them for saving him and asking them if there is anything that they lack. Paimon asked him if he has a box that can store presents. He told them it is at Mixing Jewelry. So the group went back to Liyue Harbor and talked to the lady named Xingxi. Xingxi thanked them for saving her uncle then she gave them the box and finally they have Sugar-Frosted Slime on the box that she gave them
They went back to Yuehai Pavillion to talk to a man named Bu'yun. The man knows they are Ningguang's invited guests so he let them use the floating platform to meet her at Jade Chamber
The group are outside the Jade Chamber as they see Ningguang exiting the front door
"I've been waiting for you, returnee from Jueyun Karst."
"Ah, it's Ningguang!" Paimon surprised "Since this is our first meeting, um, we've prepared a gift! Hope you like it?"
Lumine pulled the box and Boboiboy held the chocolate drink
"Oh, for me? You have my thanks. It seems that I have made things difficult for you, considering that you were supposed to be my guests." Ningguang said with a warm smile
"Hehe... Oh no, it's nothing." Paimon said in a bit of nervousness
"Nice place, this Jade Chamber." Lumine compliment
"I agree. It's a pretty good view from here." Boboiboy looked around
"Haha. I'm glad you two like it too. This palace floats in the skies, higher than the peak of any mountain. From this vantage point, one may survey all of Liyue. I have been gathering the funds necessary to build it from the time I began learning the merchant's craft. And since becoming the Tianquan, I have spared no effort in hiring the best craftsmen to constantly extend it..." Ningguang explained "At first, it was but the size of one room. Now, it is large enough to blot out the moon in the skies above Liyue. One day, I believe it will overshadow all seven nations."
'This Tianquan/She does not lack for ambition...' Lumine and Boboiboy thought with a smile
"Not many from outside of Liyue earn the right to ascent to the Jade Chamber. But I have been in correspondence with the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, who spoke highly of you. As such, I have been putting eyes and ears out ever since you reached Liyue..." Ningguang told them which made them surprised
"What!?" Paimon gasped
'That's surprising.' Boboiboy thought
"And I finally got wind of your movements when you were on the way to Wangshu Inn." Ningguang said
"...Wait. Was Verr Goldet one of your people!?" Paimon confused. Ningguang giggles "Just Verr Goldet? ...No."
"Or maybe perhaps that everyone at Wangshu Inn is your people?" Boboiboy answered
"You are correct. Everyone at Wangshu Inn is one of ours." Ningguang said
"&%*!" Paimon said angrily
"We also ran into the Yuheng not long ago..." Lumine told her
"At the Guizhong Ballista, yes?" Ningguang asked
"Uh... you weren't peeking on us from the skies the whole time... were you!?" Paimon asked angrily
"Haha... I fear that peeking would have been a little difficult from this altitude. Our eyes and ears are more than sufficient. You two are very interesting people, after all. It would be natural to take an interest.." Ningguang said
"Keqing said that the Qixing would not wish ill on Rex Lapis." Boboiboy told her
"Well, I wouldn't expect you to trust us, considering that you have had far more interactions with the adepti. The reason I invited you here was to clear up some misunderstandings." Ningguang said as she walked up close to the edge and spoke up "I believe that you've heard of the Archon War?"
"Umm... Rings a bell." Lumine said
"Many gods used to walk this earth, and many long wars were fought between them that did not abate until 2,000 years ago. Much blood was shed, and many lives were lost. In the end, only seven victors remained standing in Teyvat. They build cities and nations on the corpses of the vanquished, and thus began the era of The Seven. You can see Guyun Stone Forest from here, I trust? It is no natural rock formation — those are giant spears of rock, hurled by Rex Lapis during the war. Beneath the spears lie those cast down by Rex Lapis in those days: gods that failed to seize the title of Archon. Not only is it true that gods may die, but so too has the membership of the Seven changed over the last two millennia. Rex Lapis' passing is an unimaginable disaster for Liyue, but the order of The Seven will not collapse simply because of that. Another Lord of Geo will arise sooner or later, yet how are we to forget Rex Lapis? When that time comes, the relationship between the people of Liyue and the gods and adepti will surely be different from before. Even in the new era, the Liyue Qixing remain Rex Lapis' former subjects... Do you really think us capable of having played a part in his demise? Of lacking the foresight to see the certain repercussions?" Ningguang explained
"Why hide the Exuvia, then?" Boboiboy asked her while Light took notes about it. Ningguang smirked and said
"Heh... That day at Yujing Terrace — it was all so very sudden. Even I was caught completely off guard. You were there, you no doubt saw. But our enemy has long lain hidden within the harbor. If we do not act against them now, they will surely gain the upper hand. Hiding the Exuvia was a necessary maneuver to take the initiative back, to play the spider while our foes scurry about."
"Who's this "enemy" you're talking about?" Paimon asked
"What do you think, Travelers?" Ningguang asked Lumine and Boboiboy. Lumine realized who it is
"It's "him," isn't it?" Lumine asked with a blank look
"Eh? What are you two talking about?" Paimon confused
"Oh, I guess it is "him"." Boboiboy said
"Well answered." Ningguang impressed
"...Huh!?" Paimon titled in confusion
"Hah... The scenery out here is fine indeed, but the wind is a little strong. Our preparations to receive guests within are complete — so please, this way." Ningguang left to the Jade Chamber as the group follow her
-Inside the Jade Chamber-
Once they are inside and they are amazed at what the inside of the Jade Chamber looks like. It's all filled with furniture and a lot of stuff inside.
"Wowee! What a huge hall! Paimon's never seen such a fancy place before..." Paimon said in awe
-Inside her office-
"Be at ease, you three. Make yourselves at home if you wish." Ningguang welcomed them
"Can we really!?" Paimon said excitedly
"I have invited you two here as friends. And when friends come over to play, our enjoyment comes first, naturally." Ningguang told them
"Is that what I think it is...?" Lumine asked
"Ooh! Isn't this that legendary wall?" Paimon asked as the group turned to the board filled with the papers
"Why, you've kept your ear to the ground, I see." Ningguang said
"That's because even the storytellers are talking about it... Everyone's after a piece of paper from that wall. It's super famous!" Paimon told her
"That's because that wall records Liyue's secrets. Merchants have always been attracted to secrets. But the secrets of the mercantile world are of no interest to you, are they, Travelers? You're rather special, really — and I think you're quite aware of that. If possible, I'd like to have your trust. But if you were to choose the more trustworthy person between myself and Keqing..." Ningguang asked two of them
"Well, between your orthodoxy and her heterodoxy..." Boboiboy said
"I'd go with Keqing and her skepticism of the divine." Lumine said
"Haha... You'd pick Keqing? I had a feeling. I originally thought her a bit too... hard-headed. With someone of her character on the Qixing, I've had some extra messes to clean up behind the scenes. But after she said those words: "The time of the adepti has long passed. If even the Liyue Qixing don't want to face that truth, then what future is there for Liyue..." Well, I must say that quite a few of my doubts have been dispelled. I won't deny that Rex Lapis' passing seems advantageous to us. But for Liyue's sake, we cannot allow ourselves to be shackled by rumors of our usurpation of power." Ningguang told them
" I surmise that the Fatui has a hand in these rumors?" Lumine asked
"Indeed... It seems that you understood what I meant to say from the very beginning. I called for the gag order and for the Exuvia to be hidden to temporarily stabilize the situation, and also to prevent something similar to the incident in Mondstadt. With Rex Lapis' death, the Fatui have busied themselves with many clandestine actions beyond their diplomatic remit. As the Tianquan, one responsible for Liyue, I cannot be too concerned with appearances when opposing them. Allowing the Rite of Parting to take place was also meant to buy some time for us to take control of Liyue's administration..." Ningguang continued
"Ugh... It's exactly as Zhongli said. The Qixing only provided the venue for the rite so they could use us for their own ends. Wait, that's right! Speaking of ends... Could Paimon say one other thing?" Paimon asked her
"Of course."
"Paimon's heard that anyone who sends a greeting gift gets a little something in return... So, does that include us?" Paimon said as two of them look at her with a "Really?" look
"Seriously, Paimon? Seriously?"
"Hmm-hmm, It's quite alright. I like direct people. Well, we have made quite a bit of trouble for you recently. How about this? You can pick any one object here as you please, and you may take it with you." Ningguang told them
"Yay! Paimon was just waiting for you to say that! Let's see, what should we get..." Paimon said then pointed at the board "One of those sheets on that wall!"
"Eh?" Boboiboy sweatdropped
" Seriously? Why?" Lumine said
"Don't look at Paimon like that! One of these sheets of paper will sell for crazy prices, even if it's only as large as Paimon's fingernail! Just imagine... how much Mora a whole, untorn sheet would sell for!" Paimon said while imaging herself on the pool of Mora "Let's grab one! The biggest one!"
Eventually, they went to the board to grab the sheet of paper until they started reading the big paper. Well, Boboiboy(Light) looked some of them
"Huh? Well that was an easy search. The biggest sheet is right up there in the most obvious spot. Let's go with that one!" Paimon pointed at the map with the mark "La la-la la-la... Let's see what's written on it. Huh? There's a place marked with a circle on here. Ooh, could it be treasure!? Whatever it is, it better make us filthy rich! Let's see what's written over here..."
The group looked at the map and Boboiboy spoke up ""Sigil"..."of Permission"... and... "Fatui"... "research"..."copy"...?"
"That doesn't sound like treasure at all." Lumine said with arms-crossed
"This piece of paper shows that a Qixing spy discovered traces of classified Fatui research on the Sigil of Permission. Oh, Ningguang did say that the Fatui have been up to all kinds of mischief in the shadows of Liyue... Spreading rumors, wanting to get their hands on the archon's body, and what not. But research on the Sigil of Permission? Paimon wonders what they're up to. Speaking of which, there's also some connection between you and the Sigil of Permission, Lumine. Seems there's still more for us to find out."
"Ningguang is clearly trying to steer us there." Lumine said
"Oh? You really think so? Well... should we not go, then?" Paimon asked
"No, what I mean is..."
"Oh, so you're saying that it's precisely because we can't completely trust Ningguang that we should confirm the truth of what she says for ourselves. Hmm... That's way out of Paimon's league. Paimon thinks she's been nothing but good to us. Anyway, we'll see if you're on to something. Um, before we look for Zhongli at Dihua Marsh, let's go to the place marked out on these papers and see if the Fatui really are up to no good there." Paimon said as they nodded and left the Jade Chamber
-Timeskip to the place where the map marked-
When they get to the place where the map was marked, they found a few Fatui
"There really were Fatui at the location written down on this piece of paper!" Paimon said as Fatui looked at where they stood "And, uh, they look really mad at us, too!"
"You all shall not pass! Through here!" The one with a hammer said as the rest approach them
Lumine took her sword out and Boboiboy started using his elements "Elemental Power! Boboiboy Ice!" His clothes changes
"Wait. That is a kid! The one with all elements!" The fat guy with Hydro vison said
"Look like is our lucky day. Take them down!" The guy with Pyro and gun told them
The Electro Fatui runs towards them and swings the hammer at them but they dodge aside. Lumine starts attacking him from behind
The Pyro Fatui points his gun at her and starts shooting but "Ice Wall!" the ice from the ground grows and blocks the shot.
Hydro and Pyro look at where the ice comes from and sees Ice put his hand on the ground. Ice starts looking at them and breathes out some ice smoke "That was a cheap shot, you know. But you shouldn't interrupt her fight." Ice said calmly
"Who do you think you are, brat?" Pyro Fatui said as Hydro and Pyro pointed their weapons at him
Ice sighed and said "I have a name. Since you guys use weapons then I will use a weapon too. Ice Bow!" Ice summons the bow
Hydro and Pyro Fatui starts shooting at him but he dodges and "Take this!" Ice shoots four arrows at them. The Fatui tried to dodge it but it failed. They ended up covering with ice
"That should do it." Ice said and turned to Lumine, who's collided her sword with his hammer. The Electro pushes her back and starts shielding himself with his electro. He's ready to slam his hammer on her but
"Lumine! Duck!" Lumine gets down as the arrows flew past her hair and hit Eletrco Fatui "Lumine! Now!"
Lumine stands up and slashes Fatui many times. The Fatui on his knees then on the ground unconscious. Lumine catches her breath as Ice reverse back to original
After clearing out the Fatui in the area, Boboiboy found a box filled with talismans
"Guys! I found something!" Boboiboy called them out as they walked towards the box
"There are so many talismans here! And some stacks of blank paper, too! Hmm, what are they for?" Paimon asked as Lumine picks it up and examines it
"It looks like they're copying the pattern on the talisman." Lumine said
"Paimon's seen this pattern before! But where..." Paimon held her chin to think then realized what is it "Oh, Paimon knows! It looks just like the Sigil of Permission that Childe gave you."
"What?" Boboiboy said in surprised
"It looks exactly like the Sigil of Permission." Lumine said and gave it to Boboiboy "Yeah, it is!"
"Hmm, but how did a relic of the adepti end up in the hands of someone like Childe? Suspicious..." Paimon said
"It's not just a relic..." Lumine corrected
"Oh, that's right. Cloud Retainer said that when the Lord of Geo created the Sigil of Permission, it wasn't to be used as some ol' relic... Talismans like that were once used in the Archon War to channel divine powers. Maybe the Fatui are copying the Sigil of Permission in hopes of achieving a similar effect? Being able to channel divine power in battle... Whew, that sounds pretty dangerous." Paimon said
"Seems the Fatui are definitely up to something." Boboiboy held his chin
"And the plot thickens... We'll need to keep an eye on Childe, that's for sure. Hmm, alright, that's enough sticking around here. We gotta go meet up with Zhongli soon. The last stop on our Rite of Parting preparations tour is... Dihua Marsh! Let's go! Paimon hates being late!" Paimon told them as they nodded and left to Dihua Marsh
-Timeskip to Dihua Marsh-
The gang has finally made it to Dihua Marsh, they saw Zhongli standing next to the tree so they approach him
"Right on time. I myself only arrived moments ago. Did you enjoy your visit to the Jade Chamber?" Zhongli asked
"It was good, sir." Boboiboy said
"The Jade Chamber was not bad at all." Lumine complimented
"Yeah. It was so biiig. And preetty. And expensive. Paimon's never seen such a fancy-schmancy place before!" Paimon said
"Indeed. It's second to none in all of Liyue. Then you met with Ningguang, I trust? What did you talk about with her?" Zhongli curious
"She's nice and generous." Boboiboy said
"She's super rich. Paimon thinks she's very friendly!" Paimon added
"Business people are always "friendly" when it suits their interests." Lumine said
"Yeah, her take on Ningguang is quite different from Paimon's. She thinks that even the tactless Yuheng is more trustworthy than her." Paimon said
"Oh, so you also met with Keqing, then? What did she have to say?" Zhongli asked in curious
"She said, "The time of the adepti has long passed. If even the Liyue Qixing don't want to face that truth, then what future is there for Liyue?"" Lumine told him
"Haha, no respect for the divine. Indeed, contrary to the ever-bold Keqing, Ningguang is more of a businesswoman at heart, though they are both members of the Qixing. Although she's friendly, there's no way of clearly discerning her true intentions." Zhongli told them
"Ningguang is highly intelligent."
"She also is highly ambitious."
"Yes, she has only relied on herself to rise to her current position. No ordinary person could ever achieve that. It's said that she's the one behind the constant expansion of the Jade Chamber it's the second most important thing to her. Even if she ever gave up the position of the Tianquan, she would never give up the Jade Chamber." Zhongli said
"The Jade Chamber is only second? What's the most important thing to her then?" Boboiboy asked
"Why, Mora, of course." Zhongli answered
"Makes sense." Lumine said
"All Ningguang talked about was the Fatui this and the Fatui that... She said that after Rex Lapis was murdered, the Fatui have constantly been trying to sink their fingers into Liyue and that they aren't to be trusted." Paimon told him
"That is how the Fatui have always been. It doesn't surprise me in the least." Zhongli replied
"And now they are trying to reproduce the Sigil of Permission." Lumine told him
"... No matter what they may be planning, you must be careful when dealing with the Fatui. Always be on your guard." Zhongli suggested
"So is there anything we need to get for the Rite of Parting in Dihua Marsh?" Paimon asked
"Yes, as a matter of fact, there is. Today we'll be gathering wild Glaze Lilies." Zhongli answered
"Glaze Lilies? But why did we come all the way out here? Doesn't the garden in Yujing Terrace have some? Even Qingce Village has Glaze Lilies... Oh right, Paimon remembers that Madame Ping is always tending to flowers, maybe we could ask her!" Paimon said
"No, those lilies have all been gardened by people. They won't do at all. Dihua Marsh used to be full of Glaze Lilies. It is a sort of joyful flower that listens to human song. Before the Archon War, Dihua Marsh was all dry land and fertile soil. But the war caused landslides and the land was flooded, turning it into the marsh you see now. Nearly all the Glaze Lilies were wiped out. Of course, there are some kinds of flowers that have been preserved and gardened by people in the city. But very few people know that Glaze Lilies may still be found in the wild. Wild Glaze Lilies have the strongest fragrance. If we want to follow the true tradition of the Rite of Parting, we must grind up the wild lilies and place the powder in the censer of Everlasting Incense." Zhongli explained then turned to Lumine and Boboiboy "But I'll need your assistance in gathering these flowers."
"So you need me... to sing?" Lumine asked
"...That's correct. Your singing will surely bring out the strongest fragrance from the flowers."
"Uh... so how good is your singing, Lumine?" Paimon asked in curious
"I'm a pro, just step back and listen!" Lumine smirked
"Hehe." Boboiboy sweat-dropped
"Really? Why doesn't Paimon believe you..." Paimon said
"We'll only know once she starts singing." Zhongli said
So the group start searching Glaze Lilies until they found the area with Glaze Lilies
"It's time to sing! Whenever you're ready!" Paimon said
"*clears throat*... Da Da Dat Darat Ta~ Tat Tarat Ta~ Ta Ta~"
The three Cryo Whopperflowers awaken and jumped out of nowhere
"Wh—What happened...!?" Paimon gasped in surprise
"Let the wind!" Lumine created the tornado towards the flowers and pushed them away
"I think this element can help." Boboiboy started using his elements "Elemental Power! Boboiboy Thorn!" his clothes changed
"Now, now flowers. Calm down, I mean no harm." Thorn walked towards
"Thorn, what are you doing? They can't understand our language -" before Lumine could finish, the unknown flowers stops attacking and listen to Thorn.
"How!?" Paimon yelled in confusion
Thorn turns at them "I could talk to plants! I always take care of them,"
He then looks back at the flower and gives them a smile "Please leave this wonderful place for once if you don't want a death wish," the flower jump away from their place, and never to be seen
'As I expect from King Balakung's element. His power is able to talk to other plants even plant creatures.' Zhongli thought but still suspicious at him 'Still, is he really the one that Hang Kasa told me? He doesn't seem evil... I will have a talk with him when the time comes.'
"Those weren't Glaze Lilies! Glaze Lilies wouldn't hit people!" Paimon stomped angrily
"Those flowers put up quite a fight..." Lumine said
Zhongli looked down and examined "This little monster is known as a "Whopperflower. Hmm... Strange. These petals look interesting. The Glaze Lilies used as a disguise were buried with the Whopperflower for too long. The result seems to have surprisingly potent medicinal value. Let's collect what we can of these petals."
"Well that's nice and all, but will those petals be useful for the Rite of Parting?" Paimon asked
"Unfortunately, no." Zhongli answered
"Ugh, that's so lame..."
Suddenly, someone comes in "Excuse me..."
The group turned and saw the girl with horns from earlier "Are you searching for Glaze Lilies?"
"Oh, hey! It's... what's her face... Ah, Paimon can't remember..." Paimon put her hand on the head
"Hello, Ganyu." Boboiboy waved
"Greetings, Ganyu." Lumine waved too
"Hello, travelers. I'm surprised you still remember my name. Ah! That reminds me, how was your visit to the Jade Chamber?" Ganyu asked
"Well, it sure would've been better if you'd told us how to get up there!" Paimon told her
"Didn't I tell you the way!? Surely I did!" Ganyu said in a panic
"Nope, we found the way on our own!"
"Guess it was our fault for not asking." Lumine said "Oh, I see."
'Uh-oh, I guess I really did forget to tell them...' Ganyu thought and Paimon noticed something
"Huh, something seems a little off about Ganyu... She's acting different from the first time we met... Where's her serious attitude now?"
"Ah, well, I met you at that time as an emissary of the Tianquan. But now, I am simply out on a stroll to see the flowers." Ganyu told them
"You came all the way out here to see the flowers? Why not just enjoy the gardens of the city?" Paimon asked
"... Yujing Terrace is where Rex Lapis parted from this world. If I strolled through those lonely gardens now, I wouldn't be able to bear it. Whenever my duties take me near Yujing Terrace these days, I draw the windows to block my view of the gardens." Ganyu explained
"Oh... Sorry, we shouldn't have brought it up." Paimon apologized
"No, it's quite alright. I just haven't processed my emotions yet. When the Archon War came to its end two thousand years ago, the first iteration of The Seven would gather in Liyue and drink with Rex Lapis. But five of those original seven had already passed before Rex Lapis — it's truly a changing of the guard."
"Wait, so that means..." Boboiboy said
"Yes. Now that the spirit of Rex Lapis has returned to the heavens, only Barbatos of Mondstadt remains of the first Seven. The other five, including Inazuma's Raiden Shogun, are no longer the same friends from two thousands years ago. Of the current Seven Archons, the youngest is Sumeru's God of Dendro. She is merely five hundred years old, whereas Rex Lapis was more than six thousand years old at the time of his passing. This means that Liyue had been under Rex Lapis' rule from the moment it was first founded 3,700 years ago. The city has never had to bid farewell to its deity..." Ganyu explained
"So, what do you think of this "farewell"?" Zhongli asked
"Huh? This... This is a little sudden, I..." Ganyu stuttered "... As a mortal, I've never dared to imagine a Liyue without Rex Lapis. But as an adeptus... I think I will eventually come to grips with reality. Since Rex Lapis has passed, the time of Liyue's contract with the gods and adepti has now reached its end."
"Huh? Did you just say, "as an adeptus"?" Paimon asked
"Yes, I... I am a mix of human and Qilin. Adeptus blood flows through my veins. I fought for Rex Lapis and the city of Liyue during the Archon War. After the war ended, I signed a contract with Rex Lapis and took the position as secretary for the Qixing. I've continued those duties to this very day." Gaynu revealed her secret which made everyone shocked expect Zhongli
"So you're half Qilin? That explains the horns!"
"So you're how old!? That explains the forgetfulness!"
"Well... uh, let's save that conversation for another day. You say that you are here looking for Glaze Lilies? I also know where wild Glaze Lilies can be found. See, I've just picked one myself. Here, you may have it if you wish." Ganyu gave them Glaze Lilies
"We dare not refuse it." Zhongli took it
"Oh, so did you sing a song before you picked the lily?" Paimon asked
"Indeed, I did. I know this tradition well. In fact, I sang a local Liyue ballad to it."
"Wow, so you really know your stuff too! Thanks, Ganyu!" Paimon impressed
"No, it is you who I should be thanking. If not for this chance meeting, I never thought that I would be able to contribute to the upcoming farewell for our ancient lord. If you would excuse me, I should return to my work now. Good luck." Ganyu said and left
"And that just about does it. Our preparations for the Rite of Parting are mostly finished. Given the ease of picking Glaze Lilies, I think this was a fitting end to our tasks, in more ways than one." Zhongli
"Zhongli, you seem suited to working in agricultural development." Lumine complimented and Boboiboy nodded in agreement
"Yeah, Paimon can already imagine him starting a business in Liyue."
"Hah, I've had enough ventures in my life already. Beginning a new undertaking is always difficult at first and requires no small amount of effort. And once business is at full steam, the stress of it all only wears away at you over time. So you must be careful to take the time to step back and reexamine yourself. If left unchecked, the wear and tear on your heart may go well past mending.
"Wow! See, Zhongli sounds like he's already seen it all!"
"Alright, I think it's about time we head back to Liyue Harbor now."
They nodded and went back to Liyue Harbor
-Timeskip to Liyue Harbor-
Upon reaching the entrance to Liyue Harbor. They saw many Millelith Guards and Fatui
"Huh? Guys. The city gate is swarming with Millelith and... the Fatui? What is going on here?" Boboiboy asked
"This atmosphere is highly abnormal. It seems as though something big has happened. We should ask around a little, just to be safe." Zhongli told them as they approach one of Fatui. The named Felix
"Ah, you're the consultant to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor — Mr. Zhongli, I presume? The Millelith are watching our every move now. These are desperate times, we mustn't act rashly."
"Desperate times?" Zhongli asked
"The adepti of Jueyun Karst are finally on the move."
"Do they intend to exercise force?"
"Most likely. I've heard that some members of the Qixing have already gone to meet them... Well, I say "meet," but it's more like they're attempting to stall the adepti outside the city. However, both sides were quite obstinate, and hit an impasse."
"...It seems inevitable, given the current situation."
"The adepti do not acknowledge the Qixing, they only acknowledge the contracts of the Geo Archon. If the two sides come to blows, Liyue Harbor will be in no position to stop them."
"Surely the Liyue Qixing are not the sort to give in so easily?"
"Hmph. Their bone-headedness is known throughout the lands. Yet it's because of that obstinacy that mortals and adepti are now on the verge of conflict."
"And what now? How is it that the Fatui have come under fire?"
" Ugh... that's all Ningguang's doing... She proclaimed that "in these tumultuous times, the Millelith must rein in the actions of the Fatui.""
'Wait what? Since when? Something is not right here.' Boboiboy thought suspension
"Only now do they want to start keeping tabs on us? Huh! That's the Qixing for you! Anyway, Mr. Zhongli, you're one of Childe's close associates. Please understand that your actions will reflect on us. Don't let anyone catch you off-guard."
"I knew it." Boboiboy thought angrily
"It looks like things are about to boil over in Liyue Harbor..." Paimon whispered to them
"Is there anything can we do?" Lumine asked
"Do you intend to use your neutral identity as an intermediary between both sides? Or, will you use your sword to turn the balance? Neither path is an easy one..." Zhongli said
"Oh, by the way, Mr. Zhongli. We've heard that the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor has also been caught up in all this. They're currently squaring off with the authorities at the gates."
"Things are taking a turn for the worse... I'm afraid I must leave now to handle things back at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. I hope that Director Hu has been able to keep things under control for the moment. Consider your next course of action carefully, Lumine. If you're trying to prevent an explosion, it may be wisest to look for the fuse first." Zhongli said and left
"Phew... Having connections with the Fatui seems to be quite the double-edged sword. So what did Zhongli mean by looking for the "fuse"?" Paimon asked as Lumine thinking until Boboiboy spoke "It's Childe."
"Huh?" Two of them turned to him
Boboiboy grabbed Lumine and Paimon's hands and dragged them "We have to go to Golden House now!"
"What!? Why!?" Paimon confused
"The Exuvia is in danger!" Boboiboy told them as they followed him
-Mini Timeskip to the Golden House-
"Wow... This is the Golden House?" Paimon looked around
"Boboiboy. Are you sure the Exuvia is in danger? There's no one around here." Lumine told him
"I'm serious. Think about it, Qixing and the Adepti is in a big argument, the security will be low and defenseless. Remember what happened in Mondstadt, the Fatui had already planned it so they can easily take Venti's Gnosis. Childe probably will be here to take the Gnosis while the Qixing and Adepti are busy." Boboiboy said.
Lumine stops for a second and realizes what he said "You're right. The Fatui must have been planned this whole time. Come on, let's go to the Exuvia." They nodded and walked closer to the dragon until the voice came
"You've already fulfilled your task as guides, so why do you still linger here? Haven't you already seen enough trouble for today?"
"Huh? Who's there?" Paimon and the rest looked behind them and saw Childe walking towards them, with an unpleasant expression."If you were Fatui, I imagine that you would be entitled to a generous reward from the Tsaritsa herself. But now, you're nothing but dross — and you're in my way."
"Looks like we're was just in time." Lumine said.
Childe looks at Boboiboy, his eyebrow raised "How did you know I will be here?"
"You think I will let my guard down just because you're nice? Ever since at the Bubu Pharmacy, I've already had a high suspension on you." Boboiboy said
-Flashback-
"Yes, Master Childe. They spoke of the Qixing taking the Golden House..." Ekaterina told him
"Well, well, well. Ningguang and her Qixing cronies. What else would they be hiding in the Golden House... if not the Exuvia?" Childe said then turns to Lumine "I apologize, Lumine. But I warned you, didn't I? As the old Liyue saying goes: "The walls have ears.""
He looked at the Fatui and asked "How about the kid?".
"Apparently our research hasn't shown anything. This is the first time someone could control all elements without having a vision!" Ekaterina replied
Childe smirked and said "I can't wait to fight him."
-Flashback end-
"Ahahah! I didn't expect you to eavesdrop on me. Didn't your parent tell you that is rude to eavesdrop on someone?" Childe asked
"You did it first so I don't feel any regret." Boboiboy glared at him
Childe then looks at the Exuvia "Stopping the Mora mints, hiding away the Exuvia... Hahaha, the Qixing are really pulling out all the stops this time..."
"So you've been planning to take the Gnosis from inside the Exuvia all along!?" Paimon asked in surprise
"As one of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, it's my duty to see the will of the Tsaritsa fulfilled. She will get that which she desires." Childe answered
"I won't allow you to get near the Exuvia." Lumine said as she and Boboiboy on fight stance
"Hah! I'm not asking for your blessing, and there's nothing you can do to stop me anyway. The time for discussion and diplomacy has already passed. I mean, if it were up to me, I would have skipped that stage to begin with... but I'm willing to do as the Tsaritsa deems fit. Either way — we now come to my favorite part. A simple pleasure, and one that I am oh-so-delighted to be sharing with you... The battle." Childe told them
"Battle? So you're the type that goes looking for trouble, huh? Get ready you two!" Paimon said
"Haha, I think you misunderstood my words. Sure, I want a battle. But..." Childe said and pointed at Boboiboy "My fight will be with him only."
Childe said which made Lumine and Paimon shocked
"You're crazy!" Paimon yelled
Childe laughed, but it was very horrifying and maniac "Don't you get it? He has the power that no one, not even the Archon and Celestia could have. The power to control all elements!". Boboiboy just stands there, in a prepared position.
"Ever since you defeat La Signora, the whole Fatui are eager to get hands-on you. I mean, you defeat La Signora, one of the Fatui Harbinger! Now that's a record." he said, then walked to Boboiboy with a smirk."Now then, let's fight?"
Lumine puts her hand on Boboiboy's shoulder with a worried look "Boboiboy, you don't have to do this, you're risking your life for this."
"I'll be fine, you guys protected the Exuvia. Besides, I fight a lot of enemies in my past." Boboiboy said with a warm smile. Lumine looks at him then at Childe
Lumine sighed "Please be safe." Boboiboy nodded at her then turned to Childe and walked towards him, who's standing in the middle of Golden House
Childe smiles then summons two water blades "So... Elemental Knight... Show me what you got."
"Glady... Harbinger Number 11" Boboiboy said then started using his elements "Elemental Power! Boboiboy Lightning!" his clothes changed into yellow. "Lightning Swords!"
"Huh? Isn't your Electro red?" Childe asked
"You no need to know about it." Lightning gave him a glare
"Haha! Fighting talk, I love it! Let's see if you can live up to-" before Childe could finish sentences
"Lightning Speed!" Lightning dashed towards him. Childe noticed and blocked his attack
Four blades collide together as Lighting and Childe glare at each other. The lightning from his swords is connecting with Childe's water blades. It give Childe a shock, Childe feels it then jump backward. Lightning doesn't waste a time and quickly gives him a slash. Childe quickly dodges his blade but Lightning's blade gives him some shock
"Damn. I forgot electric are conducted to water." Childe whispered and held the pain
"Giving up already? Is this what the strongest of Fatui Harbingers is?" Lightning grinned a little then gave him a death glare
Childe smirked "Heh, good one kid." Childe changed to bow then shot out some water arrows at him but Lightning dodges them with his Lightning Speed then "Elemental Power! Boboiboy Earth!"
"Take this! Earth Punch!" Earth punches the ground as the ground shakes and grows many piles of earth toward Childe. Childe dodges it aside then shoots at him but Earth blocks them with his gloves
"Rock Toss!" Earth punches the ground then toss the rocks toward Childe. Childe then shoots arrows rapidly at the rocks and let out some smoke a little
"Heh, not bad. Not bad at all. Let's see you can handle this!" Childe shot some water arrows into the sky then the arrows id dropping down on Earth
Earth then dodges all of it and "Elemental Power! Boboiboy Water!" his clothes changed blue and he is riding the surf
"Oh. This is going to be interesting. The battle between Hydro and Hydro. I'm impressed that you can ride the surf too." Childe smirked but Water is starting drinking Ice Chocolate drink. It came out of nowhere
"Are- Are you-" Water put his finger up to wait
"Does that even do anything for you?" Childe asked in confusion. The others are sweat-dropped
Water is finally finished then put his drink down "Yes. It only helps me relax."
"Are you going to fight?"
"Sure. You first." Water told him as he smirked and dashed toward him with his water blades. Childe then gives him a slash but Water jumps up to dodge his blade. In slow motion, Childe's eyes widen a little then
"Water Slap!" Water gathers water together on his right hand then slaps Childe, which made him pushes back
Childe coughs a little then looks at him, who's drinking Ice chocolate "Heh. That was a good surprise attack, kid."
"Hehe. It seems you can't fight anymore. How about you give up? Here. Here." Water takes out the white flags and tries to give him. The others see this and fall on the floor
"Jeez. What's wrong with him?" Paimon said with a blank expression
"I don't know." Lumine agreed with her
"Heh. Give up. I'm just getting started. I guess I will have to go on another level." Childe decides to use his Delusion power as the water gathers around him then burst out and reveals himself with different clothes
"Eh?" Water confused
"Try to dodge this!" Childe dashed toward Water with a speed like Lightning Speed. Water saw this and didn't have time to react, he tried to dodge the combined blade almost hit him but only gave him a shock. Water dodges backward to stay away from him
Water held his right arm, where got shocked. "Ouch. This is hurt. I think I should call him out."
"Elemental Power! Boboiboy Thunderstorm!" his clothes changed and came along with his Thunder Blade
"Oh. It's red now. I see. I get it now. Not just a split but you also have evolved form for each element. And this split about La Signora said. Why don't you use it on me?" Childe asked
"Hmph. I don't need a split to fight. I can beat you on my own." Thunderstorm gave him a death glare
"Confidence now, aren't you? Guess I will have to make you-" didn't let Childe finish his sentence. Thunderstorm is already in front of him. Childe's eyes widened
Thunderstorm quickly swings his blade at Childe. Childe didn't have time to react. The blade manages to cut him. Childe got electrified and yelled in pain
"Damn. He managed to cut me." Childe held his stomach, where got cut
"You keep talking while letting your guard down. So less talk and more fight." Thunderstorm said coldly
"This is getting interesting. Well then, I won't hold back." Childe sprinted and Thunderstorm sprinted too"Thunderstorm Sprint!"
Childe and Thunderstorm keep slashing and blocking each other in different spots (like the dragon ball z fight)
Then they collide their blades with each other and they glared at each other
"Heh. You are not bad at yourself. Why don't you try to use your split?" Childe smirked
"I already told you. I don't need it." Thunderstorm glared at him
Childe pushes him back as Thunderstorm jumps backward then "Elemental Power! Boboiboy Ice!"
"Hoho? Are you giving me a sweet home feeling from Shezhnaya?"
"Whatever. I want to end this right now. I'm very sleepy. Ice Bow!" Ice summoned the ice bow and aimed at him
"Take this!" Ice started shooting ice arrows at him. Childe dodges the arrows and sprints toward him
He then swings his combined blade at Ice but Ice jumps up and starts sliding by ice
Ice slides from the different spots while shooting at him but Childe slices the Ice Slide with two blades, which made him fall right in front of the Exuvia. Lumine and Paimon ran up to Ice and checked if he was ok
Childe slowly walked toward them and combined two blades together "Not bad. It seems you didn't want to use split at all. Guess I will have to force you to use it."
Childe sprints toward them and points his spear. Ice quickly summons "Ice Wall!"
The ice from the ground grows and blocks Childe's attack. Childe's spear destroys the ice and creates some smoke a little. The gang covers their eyes from smoke. Once the smoke disappeared, they look around and see Childe is gone
"Haha... You shouldn't do that... You just made a distraction for yourself." Childe is next to the Exuvia
"You were just playing us to get close to the Exuvia!" Paimon said angrily
"Oh, quiet down. Stop acting like some wide-eyed recruit. You've seen this world. You of all people should know... This should have been expected."Childe said then put his hand inside the Exuvia "Well then, I'll be taking Morax's Gnosis now!"
"...Huh?" Childe comes out empty-handed
"Hahaha... I see. Well, this is most unexpected. You... You beat me to it, didn't you?" Childe said as he dashed toward the group to tackle them but they dodge aside
They looked up to see Childe floating in the air as the water started to surround his body, combining with electricity. His power started bursting then revealed himself in Foul Legacy form. Tartaglia - Childe - The Eleventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers
"What the?..." Ice's eyes widened at his new form
Childe pulled his spear back to him then transformed it too "Not bad! But this is going to cost you!" Childe smashes the floor, Ice, Lumine, and Paimon fall down
"Aaaah!" Childe follows them to the lower floor
The group stands up and turns to him. Childe starts roaring as the group covers their eyes from the roar. The battle continues
"You got to the Gnosis ahead of me, didn't you!? Did you simply move faster? Or... did you leak the information regarding the Golden House to me on purpose? No matter. Hand the Gnosis over. Now. Don't make me take it from you." Childe said in venom
"W—We didn't take it!" Paimon tried to tell him but it didn't work
Childe strikes his spear at them but they dodge it. Ice sighed "Guess we have to go on that level then." Ice reversed back then "Boboiboy... Dual Split!" the circle appeared with two elements logo Blaze and Ice. He jumped out with two of himself in different clothes and colors
"Oh. You have finally decided to use a split. But you only two. Why not three?" Childe was confused but he decided to ignore it because he wanted to fight him "Well, it doesn't matter. If you think two are only can defeat me then go all out at me. I won't hold back."
"No. We aren't fighting you by the split." Blaze said and Ice answered "But..."
Then they said together "It is a Merge!"
"Huh!?" Three of them(Lumine, Paimon, and Childe) confused
Both of them are glowing and touching their wrist together "Elemental Fusion!". Their power starts bursting and creating smoke
The smoke slowly cleared their view. A figure slowly approached him as he slowly revealed himself in different clothes. "Boboiboy Frostfire!"
FrostFire has the colors and motifs of both Blaze (red and orange) and Ice (blue and white). FrostFire wears a dark blue jacket, retaining Ice's fur hood, though he doesn't wear it. His pants are both red and blue with frost and flame aesthetic, with each side respectively, as well as his gloves. There are two belts, one red and one blue, that crisscross at the center.
Frostfire's cap is worn similarly to how Blaze wears his cap and is red with orange accents with a white spine. FrostFire's symbol can be seen on the center of his cap on his red belt.
Everyone in this room is shocked at his new power
"What the?" Lumine has lost her words
"What the heck is this!? He can fuse with elements!?" Paimon said
"Huh? What is this? You just fused with two elements?" Childe is curious
"This ends right here. Right now. I will stop you." Frostfire pointed at him
"Heh. This is very interesting. Show me what you got." Childe smirked then sprinted toward him. Frostfire started into a fighting stance and dodged his attack. Childe slams his spear at him but he jumps up. Frostfire keeps jumping at different spots as Childe keeps attacking him but he missed all the hits. Frostfire found the open and was ready to punch him "Blazing Frost Punch!"
His right fist covers with fire and starts punching him but he switches his left fist, which is covered with ice and he punches right into the gut. Frostfire attacks him with his fist and kicks him right into his face. He punches right into his gut again with his left fist
Childe held his chest in pain then uncombined his spear into two blades. Childe sprints toward him and slashes him with both sides but he jumps up and kicks him right into the face again. Childe stops then teleports back to the middle of the room
Frostfire summons the Frostfire Bow "Time for me to end you!"
"Think you can end me. I'm just getting started!" Childe switches to bow and shoots many at him
"Blazing Frost Arrow!" Frostfire then shoots many arrows at Childe's arrows. Two of them keep shooting at each other. Until Childe has enough then summons something on the ground. The ground is covered with water and something is coming out. It's a big whale. It's not as big as Water's Whale Attack. So not impressed
The whale is falling on Frostfire. So Frostfire shoots at the whale rapidly then shoots one final arrow. The whale explodes as the area is covered with smoke. Childe is looking around to find him but he is already in front of him
"Blazing Knee Strike!" Frostfire kneed right into his face, which knocks him over to the wall and his transformation is reversed back to normal. Childe got out of the wall then he is on his knees and breathing. The group walked toward him
"*panting*"
"Look! Childe's back to normal again." Paimon said
"Ugh, well then... time to cool off." Childe said while panting
"You underestimate my ability, Childe." Boboiboy said with arms-crossed
"It seems the burden of the Foul Legacy Transformation was too great for my body. I lacked the opportunity to think this through... And now that I consider the matter more carefully, you never had any chance of beating me to the Gnosis. You had no connection to the Gnosis, no matter where it had been taken."
"That's right! We tried to tell you we didn't take it!"
"You. That ability earlier. It is really strong. Your punch is injured me heavily. Tell me, how could you have these kinds of power?" Childe said while holding his stomach
'I was holding back. I didn't want to go all out to kill him.' Boboiboy thought and stayed silent
"I see. if that is a secret you wish to keep, I guess I'll just have to curb my curiosity. The battle has already left me satisfied. Anyone who strives as I do to grow stronger shall be called a friend, even if our friendship can only be shown in battle against one another." Childe said
"Pretty sure that's not the normal way to make friends." Paimon said
"Unfortunately, I must bring this amiable conversation to an end. My quest still beckons. Given the Gnosis wasn't taken by anyone, then we must look once again to the beginning. Perhaps it was never in the Exuvia to begin with. In fact, it might be that the Exuvia was just a diversion of sorts." Childe said, which makes them surprised
"What? So you mean that..."
"The corpse was fake?"
"And Rex Lapis still lives?"
"Yes, it appears so. Interesting to say the least..." Childe said then started clapping "It seems that the guardian deity of the capital of commerce is also well-versed in the little maneuvers beyond the boundaries of contracts. As such, we must now look to our backup plan."
"Backup plan?" Paimon asked
"I had hoped it would never come to this, for the weak will be swept away in the process. The truth is, the world belongs to those who pursue strength. I seldom willingly involve myself with the weak. Unfortunately, we cannot be picky about our methods as Fatui Harbingers. Children must all learn to eat their vegetables sometime."
"So, what are you planning to do?" Paimon asked
"I will awaken the god that lies dormant beneath Guyun Stone Forest." Childe answered, which makes them shocked
"A god!?"
"Osial, Overlord of the Vortex, who was defeated by Morax the Geo Archon in the Archon War, and who has remained pinned beneath the waves by the Geo Archon's stone spears ever since." If such an ancient god were to be unleashed upon Liyue Harbor, defenseless without the protection of its deity... Do you think the cunning Rex Lapis would just stand aloof and watch the ensuing destruction?"
"But... the Archon War ended two thousand years ago! How could an ancient god appear in a world now overseen by The Seven?" Paimon asked in confusion
Childe summons a swarm of Sigils of Permission, which circle around him
"Simple! I've already prepared the means to awaken it."
"Huh!? Those are Sigils of Permission!" Boboiboy said
"Oh, Paimon remembers now! The Fatui have been researching them..." Paimon said
"You've been trying to duplicate them." Lumine frowned
"Indeed. The one that was given to you was just a by-product of our research. With the power of so many Sigils of Permission concentrated in one place, along with that which was bestowed upon me as a Harbinger by our Tsaritsa... Breaking the subduing might of the Geo Archon's spears for a time should be no obstacle. Using the powers of ancient gods in such a situation fails to interest me and is largely against my principles. But knowing that such an action will not only force the Geo Archon to show its hand, but you as well... That makes matters a little more intriguing."
Outside the Golden House, the storm begins and the Osial is awoken
"Hahahahaha! Let's see — will the nation that has lost its deity be swallowed up by an ancient malice once more? If you wish to drown together with the people of Liyue. You're free to stay and enjoy the show!" Childe flies out with the water surrounding him
"We have to move now!" Lumine told them as they followed her outside
"Huh? He—He's already gone! That guy is fast... Wha—What's going on!?"
They looked up to see the Jade Chamber flying above you and was heading facing towards directly the Osial.
They looked in front of you to see a bunch of water tentacles coming out of the ocean. However, it was the head of the five water serpents known as Osial, the ancient god from the sea.
Within a few minutes later, they got on the Jade Chamber platform.
"*panting* Paimon's exhausted... If we hadn't happened to see the Jade Chamber flying over just as we came out of the Golden House, we really wouldn't have known which way to go... Whew, did we make it in time? Is the Overlord of the Vortex still in the sea? It hasn't destroyed Liyue yet, has it?" Paimon asked them
"What... are you doing here?" the voice called them as they turn, it was Xiao
"Huh... Hold on! It's the adepti! What are you doing on the Jade Chamber? Paimon thought you were arguing with the Qixing... Is the fighting over?" Paimon asked
"Faced with such a calamity of such magnitude, we have agreed to put our differences aside for now and unit against this common enemy." Ningguang said
"Hmph!" Moon Carver looked away
"Oh, Paimon gets it... So, how do you plan to defend Liyue? Uhh... just seeing this Overlord of the Vortex guy puts a pit in Paimon's tummy, even from all the way out here." Paimon said
"It's not just you. We've got new Millelith recruits who can't even stand at attention without shaking. The force of an ancient god's presence seems to be too much for ordinary people to handle. ...Which is why we must stop that monster before it gets any closer to Liyue Harbor!" Keqing said
"So the Archon War was fought two thousand years ago against enemies like that thing? Now that's scary..." Paimon surprised
"..." Xiao stayed silent. And Boboiboy is looking at Osial
"So will the power of the Qixing, Millelith, and Adepti gathered here be enough to stop that god?"
"We've already discussed this together, and our conclusion is... not necessarily." Ningguang told her
"What!? But all of you are supposed to be the guardians of Liyue. Can't you think of something?"
"One certainly could." Cloud Retainer said
"Eh?"
"The Qixing did once research the matter of the Guizhong Ballista when it piqued their fancy. And as fate would have it, one, who did craft the Guizhong Ballista with one's own hands, is here... For what could you mortals ever learn of adepti mechanisms? Yet it would take one but a little tinkering to turn this ballista into an engine of war beyond your wildest thoughts." Cloud Retainer explained
"Heh, I suppose this is one blessing from the adepti that we should be thankful for. So be it. We shall use the upgraded Guizhong Ballista to fight off that god. All the adepti here can lend their strength to man it. We haven't a moment to spare. Our battle begins now!" Ningguang started to concentrating her powers as a golden aura surrounded her and she instantly floats in the air.
Next, she did a signature hand sign and summoned a symbol in front of her using her finger. That power which contains in the Jade Chamber.
Suddenly, a bunch of glowing symbols appeared, and it draws a blue circle or a blue platform in front of the Jade Chamber.
Ningguang continues concentrating her power to create a platform as she summoned three Ballistas on the blue platform.
Next, the three adeptis moved forward as they set themselves into the Ballistas. That's when they used their power on the Ballistas, unleashing a barrage of powerful assault bullets into the Osial, which took a direct hit as the sea serpent roared in pain.
Suddenly, all of you noticed there a bunch of portals around the platform were summoned and what comes of it was the Fatui.
"The Fatui! They're attacking the Guizhong Ballista!" Paimon said
"We don't have enough people to defeat them all." Keqing said in worry
"I can." All of them turn to Boboiboy as he starts using his elements "Boboiboy Triple Split!" the yellow circle appeared behind him with three logos (Quake, Thunderstorm, Cyclone). He jumps out with three of himself. The Original Trio has arrived. Everyone looks at him in shock
"What in the Rex Lapis?" Xiao has lost his words
"Attack!" Quake told his siblings as they run toward FatuI, who is shaking in fear.
Thunderstorm sprints and slash many Fatui. They got electrified and fell on the ground unconscious."Hmph. Weak."
"Hahaha! Here, have some of these! Whirling Cyclone!" Cyclone uses his Whirling Cyclone to blow some Fatui out of the platform
"Earth Punch!" Quake punches the ground as the ground shakes and grows many piles of earth toward the Fatui. It knocks many Fatui off the platform
Osial begins to attack
"What is that!?" Paimon asked in shock
"That is Osial's divine power. I am... very familiar with it. Be careful not to get hit." Xiao answered more Fatui appear
"More Fatui!"
"Guys! Help Boboiboy!" Lumine said as they nodded. Keqing turns to Millelith Soldiers
"All able Millelith, with me!" Keqing commanded them as they follow her
Lumine, Keqing, and Xiao decide to help them out
Now the group, the Original Trio and Millelith Soldiers are fighting the Fatui to make them stay away from Ballistas
Well, Keqing got a problem with the Anemo Fatui. She uses her Electro on him but he shields it and charges up his punch. Then punch toward her. Luckily, she blocks it but only gets pushed back and she drops her sword
The Fatui is surrounding her "Oh no. I got surrounding."
"Get ready to die, little girl." Anemo Fatui gets ready to punch her. Keqing shields herself with her arms. Seconds later, nothing is happening until
"You ok, Keqing?" the hand reaches for her. She opens her eyes and sees the hand then looks at Thunderstorm, who is giving her a hand. What Keqing sees is a handsome boy and some hearts around him
She is blushing as she took his hand to stand up. Thunderstorm gives her sword back "Here. Come on. We got more Fatui here."
Keqing snapped out and nodded then gets back to the battle
-Meanwhile back in Mondstadt-
In the headquarters
"Uhh. Lisa. Are you alright?" Jean asked her
"I'm ok, Jean. I feel like Thundy is trying to flirt with other girls." Lisa said with a dark smile
-Back to the fight-
Thunderstorm suddenly felt fear and didn't know what it is
Some minutes later, Osial starts attacking again
"The ancient god's attacking again! There are so many Fatui, too!" Paimon said
"Guess I have to use this. Earth Golem!" Quake punches the ground as the ground starts shaking. Everyone is feeling the ground is shaking. The big rock from the ground appears
Everyone is confused until something is coming and revealed is the Giant Golem. The golem is letting out a roar
Everyone is shocked again. And the Fatui is trembling in fear Paimon and Lumine are surprised that they know the golem from before
"That Golem! It's from before!" Paimon said to Lumine
"So he was the one who control the Golem." Lumine said
"My. Didn't think this boy can summon something that Rex Lapis can't." Madame Ping said as Ningguang nodded in agreement
"I agree. How interesting. I would like to know more about you, Boboiboy." Ningguang is curious and looked at the Original Trio, especially Quake, who's controlling Golem. She is curious about his summon
-A few minutes later-
The portals around the platform are gone then Moon Carver spoke up
"The interlopers are no more. Now we may commit ourselves fully!"
Three Adepti are focusing and began charging up their power, unleashing a huge powerful beam towards the Osial, which took a direct hit as Osial roared in pain
"Ah! It's working! We just need to keep this up!"
Suddenly, the three serpent heads started to form a ball of energy from their mouths. That's when the three balls of energy fused, unleashing a tall beam above the skies.
"What the?" Thunderstorm said in confusion
After that, they looked to see a meteor of water bullets and was heading down directly toward them
"Everyone run!" Quake yelled as they start running back to the Jade Chamber
However, the water bullets destroy the platform quickly and some of the Millelith guards fell to the ground, including Lumine
Fortunately, Xiao got down there and rescued Aether, returning him from the Jade Chamber. While the other adeptis and Cyclone were also helping the Millelith guards who didn't make it
"Be careful now."
"Thanks." Lumine thanked Xiao for saving her
The Original Trio starts glowing and combines into one. Boboiboy is on his knees to catch his breath. Lumine runs up to him
"You okay?" Lumine asked in worry
"I'm fine. It's just I'm feeling tired now. I shouldn't have used fusion earlier. It wasted a lot of energy." Boboiboy said while breathing
"The Guizhong Ballista is destroyed... Without its covering fire, retaliation shall be difficult." Cloud Retainer told them
"But the Jade Chamber is our last line of defense! We can't give another inch... no matter what..." Ganyu said in worry
Ningguang teleported down and said "I have... another idea"
"What do you mean, Lady Ningguang?" Ganyu asked
"I'll sacrifice the Jade Chamber." Ningguang said, which makes everyone shocked
"You can't do that!" Paimon yelled in shock
"This is the only way to defeat Osial." Ningguang said and was about to bring the Jade Chamber to Osial
"No. There is another way." Boboiboy said as everyone looks at him
"What do you mean?" Lumine asked in worry
"I'm going to defeat Osial on my own." Boboiboy said. Everyone is shocked about what he said and Lumine is getting worry
"Wait! You can't! You are low energy!" Lumine said
"I know you are worried about me but I need to defeat him." Boboiboy said as he stands up
"Ningguag, everyone. I know you all have questions to talk but later!" Boboiboy said then started using his power "Boboiboy Dual Split!" the yellow circle appeared with two logos Thunderstorm and Solar. He jumps out with two of himself
"Jeez. This is Osial, right?" Solar said
"Yes. Yes, it is." Thunderstorm answered
"Excuse me. What are you planning to do with just two of you?" Ningguang asked as they smirked
"Time to go Supra Time!" two of them said then touched their wrists together "Elemental Fusion! Boboiboy Supra!"
Supra contains colors and motifs of both Thunderstorm (red and black) and Solar (yellow and white). He wears a jacket similar to Solar's, though is adorned with both yellow and red accents, representing the two elements. He wears a black turtleneck underneath his vest, which is partially zipped up. Supra wears tan brown pants, where two belts, one yellow and one red, crisscross at the center.
Supra's cap is white with Thunderstorm's red electricity patterns, with a black-colored spine. He adorns Solar's sunglasses, though it is tinted both red and yellow. He has two sickle weapons, with a white hilt and red blade. There is a yellow lightning bolt on the handle. He has Supra eclipses with him
Everyone covered their eyes until the light down. Everyone stopped covering and was shocked at his appearance. To adeptis, they are shocked of his power. It surpasses all the archons
"This power is insane." Moon Carver said
"His power is surpassed all the archons." Cloud Retainer said
Supra slowly landed on the Jade Chamber
"This power is incredible. Are you sure this is enough to defeat Osial?" Ningguang asked
"Yes. The problem is I don't have enough energy. If I stay this too long, it will cost losing some of my memory." Supra said until Cloud Retainer said
"Then let us Adepti lending you some energy. This is our only hope." Cloud Retainer turned to others Adepti "Everyone! Gather all of your energy to him!"
All Adepti circle around him then they start transferring some energy to him
"I can feel it. Thank everyone! Supra Shift!" Supra teleported toward Osial then pulled out two sickles
Supra then started slashing Osial in different spots as Osial roared in pain
Now, Supra is in front of Osial
"Time to finish this!" Supra combined two pickles then started summoning some Supra Eclipse behind and a giant Supra Eclipse in front of him "Take this! Super... Supra... Blast! HAAAAAAAa!!!"
All the Supra Eclipse from behind fired the beam and combined into one then shot to the giant Supra Eclipse to charge up the beam. And Supra let out the huge giant beam toward Osial
Osial tried to shoot back but it's too late. The huge giant beam hit Osial. Osial roared in pain then exploded
Osial is gone and the storm has stopped
Meanwhile, Lumine and the others were flying away from the Jade Chamber with the help of the Adeptis as they landed on the docks of Liyue Harbor and saw the gigantic explosion in the distance.
Lumine looked at where Osial is, she started getting worried
"Boboiboy..." Lumine said
Until something is floating. It was a dinosaur hat. It's flying toward Lumine
Lumine catches the hat and looks at it for a few seconds then she starts tearing up and hugging his hat
Until Paimon spoke up "Hey! I see someone on the ocean!"
Everyone looks around and they found him, who's unconscious. Lumine jumps and swims toward him to help him up. Just like the first time they meet
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Martinthegamer: Hey guys, sorry for not updating soon. I was going to make part 1 and part 2 but since I have been away for so long then it is going to be my punishment. So like my story, leave some reviews, follow me. And subscribe and support to Monsta and Mihoyo. Awesome!