Chapter 23: Travelers in a Foreign Land

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[After just a few days in Liyue, you can already feel how different it is from Mondstadt.]

[Since the fall of Khaenri'ah, the number of Hilichurls in Mondstadt has increased dramatically, causing significant damage there. However, while Liyue also suffers from Hilichurl attacks, many of the monsters here exude a dark, ominous aura.]

[These monsters vary in appearance, often resembling grotesque combinations of animals or humans. They are hideous, powerful, and numerous. Despite Liyue's strength being among the greatest of the seven nations, the damage remains severe.]

[Three days after entering Liyue, you rescued a girl from one of these monsters. She told you she was from Liyue Harbor and had come to Wangshu Inn for business. Unfortunately, a sudden surge of monsters had trapped her and others at the inn. She had only gone out for a walk when the monsters attacked her—luckily, you were there to save her.]

[Through this girl, you learned about Liyue's current situation. The roads are nearly impassable due to the monster outbreak, and Liyue Harbor is surrounded by various threats. The Adepti lead the Millelith in defending the harbor, but places like Wangshu Inn, far from the city, are beyond their reach. Fortunately, the number of monsters around Wangshu Inn is low enough that the people there can hold out for a while.]

[After explaining the situation, the girl invites you to stay at Wangshu Inn, suggesting you wait until the Adepti and the Millelith quell the monster tide before continuing your journey. What do you decide to do?]

[1. If your heart is unburdened, you are free like a god—your journey has only just begun, how can you be stopped by a woman?]

[2. The girl's reasoning is sound. For safety, it might be best to wait at Wangshu Inn until the monster tide passes.]

Kujo Tsumugi chose the first option without hesitation. She had come to Liyue to leverage the simulator's abilities for her real self, not to be sidetracked at Wangshu Inn.

Though this girl may offer some "side quests," they pale in comparison to the main objective, Tsumugi thought.

[You decline the girl's invitation to visit Wangshu Inn and decide to press on toward Liyue Harbor.]

[Despite her repeated attempts to persuade you, the girl eventually gives you the flower she was wearing and promises to pray for your safety. Touched by her gesture, you assure her that, if given the chance, you will find a way to rescue those trapped at Wangshu Inn.]

[After parting ways, you continue your journey toward Liyue Harbor. Along the way, you save many people from monster attacks and witness numerous villages devastated by these creatures.]

[In one abandoned village, you are surprised to find a man with golden hair wearing strange clothes. You strike up a conversation with him.]

[The man introduces himself as "Aether" and explains that he is a traveler from another world. His sister fell into a deep sleep upon their arrival in Teyvat, and he has been traveling the continent alone ever since.]

["This is indeed a beautiful continent," Aether remarks, a look of longing in his eyes. "To be honest, if it weren't for the destruction of Khaenri'ah, I would have considered ending my journey and settling here with my sister. But, unfortunately..."]

[Aether explains that he was living in Khaenri'ah's capital when the Seven Archons attacked. "Civilians were running and screaming in the streets, dying without knowing what was happening. Water suddenly transformed into monsters, plants grew wildly and attacked people, violent winds howled, lightning and thunder roared, and massive fire-breathing dragons and ice birds slaughtered indiscriminately. Finally, a meteorite fell from the sky, turning Khaenri'ah's capital into ruins."]

[Listening to Aether's account, you clench your fists unconsciously. Even though he is only describing the events, you can almost feel the despair the people of Khaenri'ah must have experienced.]

[Aether, noticing your reaction, seems surprised. He asks why you aren't defending the actions of the Seven Archons. He has shared this story with others before, but most either dismissed him as a madman or treated him as an enemy. That's how he was expelled from Liyue Harbor.]

[You tell Aether that you witnessed refugees from Khaenri'ah transform into Hilichurls, and you speculate that before Khaenri'ah, there might have been another human kingdom destroyed by the Seven Archons.]

[Aether finds your theory intriguing but admits that, having only been in Teyvat for five years, he lacks the historical knowledge to confirm it.]

[When you ask Aether about his plans, he tells you that he intends to go to Mondstadt to awaken his sleeping sister and then take her to another world.]

[You warn him about the situation in Mondstadt, and in return, he shares with you a way to reach the capital of Khaenri'ah. He suggests that you might find answers there.]

[Aether explains that Khaenri'ah is an underground kingdom with a vast network of subterranean passages. Without a guide, one might never find the capital. However, to the east of Cape Oath, there is a reef known as Musk Reef, which leads directly to Khaenri'ah's capital.]

[However, Aether also warns you that the mechanical guards left behind by Khaenri'ah are now out of control, making the place extremely dangerous. He advises against going there unless you are fully prepared, and you agree.]

[Before parting, you wish Aether and his sister a safe journey, and he in turn wishes you success in finding the answers you seek. Then, you go your separate ways.]

[After saying goodbye to Aether , you feel a heavy burden on your heart. The thought of the civilians of Khaenri'ah who died in the Archons' massacre fills you with indescribable pain.]

[When you save yet another passerby from monsters, she screams, pushes you away, and runs off. Puzzled, you later see your reflection in a pool of water while setting up camp. Your face, smeared with the blood of monsters, has become more terrifying than the monsters themselves. No wonder she fled in fear.]

[After cleaning the blood from your face, you don a tin mask that matches your armor. You had avoided wearing the mask because it obstructed your vision, but now you don't want others to see your blood-stained face. It's enough to experience this kind of humiliation only once.]

[A month and a half later, after overcoming numerous hardships, you finally arrive at Liyue Harbor.]