I'm back people!!! With so many task from last year and everything that happens. It makes me wonder how I got this far... I EVEN MANAGE TO REACH LIKE 200 FOLLOWERS?! YOU GUYS ARE TOO MUCH!

Now, I decided to go back little by little to writings. Can't promise the constant update but I try.

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Maybe with that, you guys can motivate me more to write an update 😄. A little spoiler. I also like to post some extra chapter for later. Like some fact about Camilla and more lore about the Naferanam city.

It's still pretty new account so I still have a lot to room to improve the writings.

Enjoy this chapter~~

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"Well. Now we arrive at Liyue. What the next plan, Milla?" Paimon asks and Camilla just raises her eyebrow.

"Milla?"

"What? It's easier. Or did you want Paimon to create a new nickname for you? Like that Tone-Deaf-Bard?"

"Milla is fine. Now for the next step. Let's go to the dock. If my prediction is correct, one of the crew should be there to buy some stock." Camilla said before leading for the way.

Liyue harbor is packed as usual. With a ship sound, the sea splash, and a busy sailor going back and forth. There are also some kiosks and millileth that are patrolled around the area. This is the sight that has been gone from Camilla's memory for so long.

"Gosh... I forget how beautiful Liyue can become. That old man outdid himself." Camilla said while looking around the scenery.

"Did you just give the almighty Morax the nickname?" Paimon ask.

"What? You also give Anemo Archon a disturbing name. If it's was me. I will trap you in my darkness forever."

"Yikes. This girl is so scary!" Paimon said while hiding behind Lumine.

"How can we know which one is the Crux member?" Lumine asks Camilla that still scanning around the area.

"Hm... Based on my observation. That man is what we looking for." Camilla answer while pointing at one bulky man who that holding a very heavy load.

"How can you know that?" Paimon asks weirdly.

Camilla smiled, "Just a hunch. Now hurry up before we lose him."

The man is indeed a crew ship from the Crux. Lumine and Paimon immediately tell him the reason why they need to board the Crux to go to Inazuma.

"I don't know, kid. The captain is the one that makes this kind of decision. Besides going to Inazuma now it's like asking for a death sentence. Not only you going to face a vision hunt degree but also the security there is pretty tight. I doubt you can get past Ritou."

"We only need a ride there! As for the rest, we can think about that later. Can't you give us a ride? We promise not to be trouble."

"I'm sorry. As I said, you need to ask for captain permission."

"In that case lead the way." Said Leif and the man looked at him dumbfoundedly.

"Huh?"

"Lead us to your ship. I trust that your captain, Beidou is still on board. We will ask her directly then." Camilla continues. The man looks like he didn't trust them a bit but eventually give in.

"...Alright. Nothing will change your mind, huh? Follow me then. And while going there, you can help me carry these things to the ships."

-Crux Ship-

The crux is so grand and beautiful. I can say the people on board really take good care of this ship. The smell of the sea and the voice of the few birds make this situation unique. How long since I have my vacation? 200 years? 300 years? 600 years? I forgot.

"Captain! I brought some visitors. They have an urgent matter to tell you." The man said and a lady with her companions turn and look at us.

"Oh? Look who we get here? The very hero of Liyue. Hah! I want to meet you since Ningguang always speaks highly about you. The name Beidou. The captain of this very Crux ship. I see that my time has come to meet you. Judging by this floating thing and the masked companions you have in the back. So how can I help?" The lady asks Lumine and Paimon.

"Hey! The name is PAIMON not 'A floating thing'! And this two are-"

"Milla, you can say I'm one of the traveller from Naferanam. And this is my companion, Lei. We meet the traveler when she goes to Naferanam city and decides to make the name for their own." I introduce myself and Leif next. Of course, It's a fake name.

"Naferanam city? Do you mean that demon city? Well. You didn't look like someone that lives in there but I could be wrong. It is so rare to see Naferanam people this day. I'm not even stepped foot inside the city since 5 years ago. Well, Nice to meet you, Milla and Lei." Beidou said and offer her hands to shake. Politely, I do as her gesture is.

"Fascinating... Not only have this unique companion. You also have these friends from the Mysterious city. You two, Lumine and Paimon. Not only give the essence of wind and earth but also... yes... the stars. While the other two... One smells like nature and you..." He looks at me intensely. I only smile a little at his interpretation.

"Huh? The fragrance of what now? That is the weirdest compliment Paimon ever heard."

"Pay it no heed... I'm only mean to say what I'm certain... that it is by fate, not chance alone that we meet. And this gives our encounter meaning."

"Uh... Is this guy a bard or something?" Ask Lumine.

"I prefer other entertainment. This young man is Kaedahera Kazuha, the temporary addition to my crew and with a reason, I wouldn't bore you with. Occasionally, when he opens his mouth instead of a word, the flowers come out instead."

"Hehe... I can see that." I chuckle.

"So what do you need me for?"

-This author skip the unnecessary explaining-

Lumine and Paimon explain everything they can. About the desire to join the Crux and go to Inazuma. Beidou looks like pondering a little.

"I don't know the reason you need to go to Inazuma but yeah. With this ship, I can drop you at Inazuma. Not for free, of course." Said Beidou.

"Just to clarify. We can't pay if it is too expensive." Answer Paimon making Beidou laugh.

"Ha! Don't worry. I didn't ask for anything hard. I just need you to join this competition of mine and if these other two, Milli and Lei want to join too, They are more than welcome though not necessary."

"What competition?" Lumine ask.

"Let me guess. Is it the Clash?" I said that and Beidou nod her head.

"Yes. For Nefaranam residents, you indeed know the stuff that happens in Liyue."

"The Clash? What is that?"

"It's a martial arts tournament that Beidou holds. Kinda similar to the talent show. The people will compete for an amazing prize. Although I heard the rumor about some amazing and rare prize will be represented in this month's tournament." Explain Lei.

"Wow. You know your stuff. Are you work like an informant or something? But yes. Hear this. The amazing prize this month will be The masterless vision." Said Beidou.

"Supplied by myself. In fact, If the tournament champion can reawaken that vision... It belongs to them." Kazuha continues.

"Why is it called the masterless vision?" Ask Lumine curiously. I step up for this explanation.

"Because the owner is either gone or dead. The vision without an owner will be like a vessel without a life. Void of power and become a normal trinket. Nobody will ever suspect it a vision anymore. Usually, when the owner dies, the visions will be buried together with them. So to find one masterless vision in this area is so rare that I'm sure people will want to try their luck. After all, who would want to pass the opportunity to be recognized by gods." I explain detailly.

"May I ask what your job is before going on an adventure?" ask Kazuha with a strange glint.

"Nothing impressive. I just like to read a book. Luckily, Naferanam has quite a complete set of the library." I smiled but my smile didn't reach my eyes. I'm pretty sure that boy senses something off about me. Should I test him a bit?

I smirk under my veil and leak out a little part of my powers. The reaction is impressive. He immediately tenses up and I can see how his hands sneak up to the tilt of his sword. Decide not to make any conflict, I drop it again and smile as nothing happens. I'm sure he will be very paranoid around me.

"Since you seem not interested in the vision. How about this. Win the tournament and I give you two choices. Masterless vision or a ticket to Inazuma board the Alcor. Up to you." Look like Beidou and Lumine have already finished the boring talk and now are on the decision part.

"...Alright. We give it a shot."

"Great! Then let's get you signed up! Head to the area in the Guyun stone forest. Kazuha and I will be over soon." With that, we get off the ship and turn our way towards the Guyun stone forest.

"Captain Beidou. I didn't mind to trust that traveler and that companions of her but that girl... It seems so dangerous. Like something mysterious and dark circulating around her." I said reminded the captain. She also looks very serious and keeps her gaze at that Milla girl.

"As much as we didn't trust her. That traveler seems to get along very well. I even said they look like a good friend. Besides, we can't judge her too much without knowing her first. Don't worry. We have more time later when they board the ship to go to Inazuma. Now let's get ready." With that Beidou go to her room.

I still look in the direction of that Milla girl. My gut told me, she hiding something big but the winds told me, I can trust her. But why? Milla from Naferanam... Could it be...