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After 4 years of Pantalone working for the Tsaritsa, he was promoted to a higher rank of the Fatui.

Well, the highest one.

As time passes, Pantalone is now in charge of the Financial Business of Snezhnaya. He is now handling every single Mora in the region.

Making him the wealthiest man of Snezhnaya... And the Harbingers.

Now a Harbinger, Pantalone is also known now as the Regrator of the Fatui. 9th Harbinger.

The rank of a Harbinger and being in charge of the money of Snezhnaya made him act more wiser and smarter. It has given him a big advantage... Except one.

Y/N never knew about him being part od the Fatui.

She knows what the Fatui is but doesn't know that her friend is part of it.

The two of them are still close, they meetup everysingle week and have a nice chat. While Pantalone was working, Y/N is doing her own work.

She is now a professional fighter that weilds a sword and a cryo vision. She mastered it.

Her cryo element design when she uses the vision is quite interesting. Every time she uses her vision it shows difference chess pieces. It was quite cute honestly.

"Aghh... Another one?" Y/N sighed as she recieve another letter from the Fatui inviting her to join them.

Because of her amazing battle skills, the Fatui catches an eye on her and wanted her to join them.

But she respectfully declined because her main ambition is to become and adventurer.

Pantalone looked at her when he saw her holding a letter with a familiar design.

"Another one of what, dear?" He asked curiously.

Y/N sighed and showed him the letter with thr symbol of the Fatui, "The stupid Fatui kept sending me an invitation to join them."

Pantalone choked on his drink when he heard the name if the organization.

"W-What?"

"Honestly they're getting annoying, I've rejected the offer many times. I don't wanna be part of an organization that people can just order me around by this so called 'Harbingers' just to please them. I want to be a traveler around Teyvat." She exclaimed as she makes her sandwhich a bit rougher now

The wise man gulped feeling nervous about her small hatred towards the Harbingers... Now that he is also part of it.

He was afraid that if she discovers him being part of the fatui, the soft joy of her eyes will become dull from the lies he has been making.

The ache on his chest makes him a bit nervous but kept his composure when he saw her now sitting infront of him.

"I also discovered something..." She said as she looks at the fireplace. There was a blizzard on Snezhnaya, staying indoors is important right now.

Pantalone signaled her to continue as he sips his tea, she nodded and continued.

"People said there is a 9th Harbinger now, his code was the Regrator."

His eyes widen...

"Apparently he is in charge with Snezhnaya's money now."

He gulped when she looked at him with her beautiful eyes, but this time it has a hint of sadness in it.

"So how long are you going to hide that from me?" She asked quietly at him.

...

Silence was only heard for the passing moments.

She sighed, "I know that I hate the Fatui, but that doesn't mean you can hide it from me..."

Pantalone avoided her gaze, "I afraid that you will hate me." He stated.

"I hate the Fatui, The Harbingers, Regrator but not Pantalone..." She said smiling at her friend who looked at her.

Without warning the midnight baired man rushed up and hugged her tightly. Sighing in relief that he wasn't hated.

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Y/N sat on Pantalone's office at the Tsaritsa's caslte.

A few months later there the 11th Harbinger has been announced. And...

Pantalone being more distant.

She would still wait for him patiently but he doesn't acknowledge her as much as before.

After her accepting him still as a friend she thought they will be more closer friends.

But soon, Pantalone started to give more attention to the Harbingers and to the Tsaritsa.

He would ignore her if she asked for a small help or even for a chat.

Here they are sitting away from each other not a single word has been spoken.

Soon the sound of chair screeching was heard and the door closing.

Pantalone forgotten his friend was in the office and completely ignored her.

The girl sighed at disappointment before heading out the hallway aswell leaving the castle.

As she walked through the hallways a familiar face was seen.

"Scaramouche?" Y/N called at the man infront of her.

"Ahh, hello Y/N. Let me guess got ignored once again?" Scaramouche the 6th Harbinger stated to her with a slight smirk.

She nodded as she gaze out the window of the winter night.

"Heh, If I were you Y/N I suggest leaving while you still can. Far away from here." Scaramouche stated as he stood next to her.

"Why is that?" She asked.

"Well, sooner or later... You will only be left behind. Just like how I felt... Now that the Fatui is planning something more... Big." He suspiciously stated.

Y/N's eyes widen then looked at him, "What do you mean?"

"Us Harbingers are after the Gnosis."

"Gnosis?"

"The Gnosis' of the rest of the Archons. We will be using it either for power or against the Cilestia. That is what the Harbingers and the Tsaritsa is after, remember the Fatui is dangerous. I'm glad you didn't accept the offer."

The Harbinger then stood infront of her getting close to her face...

"I suggest leaving without a word, believe it or not, I care for you. You remind me of myself years ago, in order for you to stay safe and live a quiet life and to give your vision proper attention. I suggest going to a different region."

Few moments later the girl sighs and looked at him with determination on her eyes.

"Which region?"

Scaramouche smirked.

"I suggest heading to Liyue, you are still a smart girl... Good at observing people. I think you will fit a lot on that Region."

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