Chapter 12 Going On an Adventure
Bennet's POV

I was discussing going to Liyue Harbour with my dads.

"Go to Liyue Harbour with the traveler to get materials to make Fischl's ring", one of them repeated.

"That's amazing, Bennet", another one of my dads exclaimed.

"It is", I agreed. "But, who'd look after you guys while I'm gone?"

"Oh Bennet", one of my dads started. "You don't need to worry about us."

"Yeah", another one of my dads agreed. "I know that we're not as young as we used to be, but it's not like we're on death's door either. We can survive a few days without you."

"Really", I asked. "Are you guys sure?"

"Bennet", one of my dads started as he put his hands on my shoulders. "You are young. You should be free to go exploring around the world without us holding you back."

"He's right", another one of my dads agreed. "Besides, you're not leaving purely for the sake of adventure. You're leaving to go and do something special for the girl who is very important to you."

"Exactly", another one of my dads agreed. "So, you should go and do this, Bennet."

"That's right", another one of my dads exclaimed. "Our boy, go out and have an amazing adventure!"

Hearing all these encouraging words brought a huge smile to my face.

"Okay", I said. "But only if you guys promise to take care of ourselves while I'm gone."

"You worry too much, boy", one of my dads stated. "We'll be fine."

"Alright then", I said. "Then I'd better tell the traveler that I'm going with them to Liyue Harbour!"

Later that day, I met up with Fischl on a bench in the city.

"Greetings, my beloved", she greeted. "Tell me, why have you asked to meet with me?"

"I have some really cool news, Fischl", I revealed. "I'm going to Liyue Harbour!"

"Liyue Harbour", Fischl said in shock, before clearing her throat. "How interesting. Tell me, you have never left this city you call home before. Why do so now?"

"Oh", I started nervously, before beginning to think of an excuse. "It's nothing specific. The traveller just asked if I wanted to join them on some adventures there. That's all."

"I see", Fischl said. "Well, it sounds like quite the exciting adventure. However, I must admit that my heart shall throb in pain from being distant from my beloved."

"What Mein Fräulein means is that, she will miss you", Oz revealed.

"Oh", I said, suddenly becoming sad. "Yeah. I didn't think of that."

Then…I thought of an idea.

"I know", I exclaimed. "Fischl, why don't you come with me?!"

"Huh", Fischl exclaimed, before clearing her throat. "I mean…you wish for me to accompany you on this adventure?"

"Of course", I replied. "It'll be even more fun if we're together! So, what do you say?"

After I asked this, Fischl began thinking.

"Very well", she said. "I shall accept your invitation to go adventuring in a new land!"

"Yay", I exclaimed, before suddenly giving Fischl a hug. "This is going to be so much fun!"

I was telling the traveller about my decision.

"So, both you and Fischl are coming with us to Liyue Harbour", Paimon asked.

"Yep", I replied happily.

"That's great and all", Paimon started. "But, we're going to Liyue Harbour to get Fischl's birthday gift. How will we be able to get it without her knowing if she's with us?"

When I heard this, the smile suddenly dropped from my face.

"Crap", I exclaimed. "I didn't think about that!"

"It's okay", Paimon reassured. "We'll just have to figure out something once we get there."