-Timeskip Liyue Harbor-
Upon reaching the entrance of Liyue Harbor. They saw Millelith Guards and Fatui
Sekai: Huh? I feel disturbance in the force…
Zhongli: This atmosphere is highly abnormal. It seems as though something big has happened. We should ask around a little, just to be save.
They then move slowly approaching Fatui named Felix.
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.
Zhongli: Desperate times?
Felix: The adepti of Jueyun Karst are finally on the move.
Zhongli: Do they intend to exercise force?
Felix: 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 attempting to stall the adepti outside the city. However, both sides were quite obstinate, and hit an impasse.
Zhongli: …It seems inevitable, given the current situation
Felix: The adepti do not acknowledge the Qixing, they only acknowledge the contract of the Geo Archon. If the two sides come to blows, Liyue Harbor will be in no position to stop them.
Aether: Surely the Liyue Qixing are not the sort to give in so easily?
Felix: 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.
Sekai: And what now? How is it that the Fatui have come under fire?
Felix: Ugh… that's all Ningguang doing… she proclaimed that "in these tumultuous times, the Millelith must rein in the actions of the Fatui."
Sekai: Wait what? Since when? Something not right here.
Felix: Only now do they want to start keeping tabs on us? Huh! 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.
Sekai: *sigh* I knew it…
Paimon: It look like things are about to boil over in Liyue Harbor…
Aether: Is there anything we can do?
Zhongli: 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…
Feliz: Oh, by the way, Mr. Zhongli. We've heard that Wangsheng Funeral Parlor has also been caught up in all this. They're currently squaring off with the authorities at the gates.
Zhongli: 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, Travelers. If you both are trying to prevent an explosion, it may be wisest to look for the fuse first.
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Paimon: Phew… having connections with the Fatui seems to be quite the double-edged sword. So, what did Zhongli mean by looking for the "fuse"?
Sekai: tsk… that unwanted child… you better prepare yourself…
Paimon & Aether: Huh?
Sekai grabbed Aether and Paimon after changing into Solar element.
Sekai: We have to go to Golden House now!
Paimon: What!? Why?!
Sekai: The Exuvia was there
With the power of Solar, Sekai opens a portal and used [Solar Leap]
-Golden House-
Paimon: Wow… this is the Golden House?
Aether: Sekai, are you sure the Exuvia is in danger? There's no one around here.
Sekai: 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 security will be low and defenseless. Remember what happened in Mondstadt, the Fatui had already planned it so they can easily take Venti's Genosis. Childe probably will be here to take the Genosis while Qixing and Adepti are busy.
Aether stops pondering for a second and realizes what Sekai said have the biggest possibility to happen.
Suddenly one annoying voice attract everyone attention.
???: You've already fulfilled your task as guides, so why do you still linger here? Haven't you already seen enough trouble for today.
Paimon: Huh? Who's there?
Paimon and the rest look behind and saw Childe walking towards them, with unpleasant expression.
Childe: if both of you were Fatui, I imagine that you would be entitled to generous reward from Tsaritsa herself. But now, you're nothing but dross—and you're in my way.
Sekai: Well-well… what a rude child you're.
Aether: Look like we come just in time.
Childe look at them and rise his eyebrow
Childe: How did you know I will be here?
Sekai: You think I will let my guard down just because you're being nice? Ever since meeting you, I can smell the stink of your diapers.
Paimon: Owh, the source of stink scent Paimon always smell, it come from Childe, Paimon thought it was the fishy smell come from the harbor.
Aether: Yeah, it quite a stench to linger around the harbor for that long.
Sekai: What do you expect from abandon child, just think how many days he didn't change his diapers…
Aether: Well, his hand is too short to change it by his self… I pity him.
Paimon: Suddenly Paimon feel bad, poor child.
Childe have a tickmark on his head. He starts questioning his presence as Fatui Harbringer and his nickname as Childe. Suddenly his patient reach limit and he shout towards the traveler group.
Child: It was Childe not child!
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Sekai: Wow… that child is throwing tantrum…
Aether: Do you think he asking for milk?
Paimon: Then we should ask Qiqi for some cocogoat milk.
Sekai, Aether and Paimon: Pft…
Child: Enough!!
Child shout more loudly…
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Aether: ehm… So… how did you find out Exuvia was here?
Childe: Hmm, where should I start? Well, I've never been one to beat around the bush, you know. but who could have possibly guessed that the Geo Archon would mysteriously perish the very moment I arrived in Liyue, and that the Exuvia would subsequently be hidden away?
Childe: If it weren't for that lovely little Rite of Parting ceremony you put together, it would have taken me a whole lot longer to get the information I needed.
Aether: We won't allow you to get near the Exuvia!
Sekai: You hear him. And you own me, and I demand to give it in full!
Sekai smile with evil grin…
Childe: Hah! Try too immediate me. I'm not asking for your blessing and there nothing you two can do to stop me anyway.
Childe: 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 deem fit.
Childe pulls out his weapon and braces himself to fight.
Sekai: What a misguided child you're…