'How long has it been? Since you first left home?'

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"There they are!" Currently in Guili Plains, (E/c) colored eyes landed on the small hilichurl camp from across her. The anemo vision that was held tightly on her headband shone from under the sunlight. The Hilichurls were all peacefully sitting on the grass without a care in the world. A geo shield wielding Mitachurl towered over the smaller ones, guarding them from any dangers.

"Katheryne was right! There is a camp, Netsu!" The young girl smiled and looked at the small pyro slime, resting inside her satchel. The Fire element creature let out gurgling noises as if agreeing with her but it soon turned into annoyance once it noticed her silently gushing over how adorable the hilichurls were. She mentally noted that she have to thank the woman later for allowing her to take the commission.

She would not miss the opportunity, not when her two overprotective friends are out doing their own thing.

In her whole life, (Y/n) was never fond of violence. She hated the thought of having to hurt anyone. Especially monsters. She believed that one day, both humans and monsters could coexists together and live in peace.

Thus here she is now. She wanted to prove that Hilichurls could be reason out with. (Y/n) planned on talking to them. To try and convince them to move their camp to a safer and far away location.

Because one way or another, someone might slay them on the spot if they were seen.

Slowly standing up, she moved away from the boulder she was hiding behind in. With every step she was cautious, not wanting to agitate the monster tribe.

"YA!" A club weildling hilichurl spotted her. Soon enough all the others were alerted, grabbing their weapons they faced the threat that was (Y/n).

The said girl tense up as the hilichurls came dashing towards her, avoiding the attacks, (Y/n) quickly raised her hands in defense. The pyro slime known as Netsu, stared at her in absolute worry.

"Mi da! Nye Kundala!" (Y/n) shouted, making the hilichurls stop their attacks. "Mi Beru ye!"

(Y/n) was glad that she decided to learn Hilichurlian. During her earlier childhood, she was never really allowed to go outside. Reading books were her only pass time. There was only one book available about the language spoke by Hilichurls and having a copy of it was really hard to obtain. Luckily, her family was one of the people with certain connections. She manage to obtain one thanks to her father.

It was also thanks to Ella Musk. Having to stay in Mondstadt for a few months somehow became a benefit for her.

The Hilichurls lowered their guards, talking to one another. Debating on whether to listen to her or not. (Y/n) took out some meat from her satchel and offered for the them to take. "Muhe Mani Mita ye."

The goblin like tribe seems to be happy at her sudden offering. The nearest Hilichurl gratefully took the meat from her hand. (Y/n) smiled, quite relieved to see that her peace offering was accepted.

But unfortunately, the mitachurl seems to have other ideas.

The giant roared, and dashed towards her. Their shields ready to hit. The sudden act made the other hilichurls to become hostile again. Thinking that she was only tricking them to save herself.

(Y/n) gasped. Summoning her polearm, she quickly moved away just as the huge mitachurl run towards to the location where she was standing a seconds ago. Netsu spit out a small slime coated fire ball towards the monster, giving it a small patch burn.

"No wait! I'm not an enemy!" She pleaded. "Muhe Beru ye!"

Her cries were blocked. Hilichurls began to circle around her, clubs and shield out making her attempts to negotiate fail. They won't fall for her words again. Her pet slime let out menaching gurgles, getting ready to spit out lava like slime if any of the creatures dared to come closer.

One began to hit her with it's club, followed by another. The young girl has no choice but to block them all with her weapon.

By the loud sound of her frantic voice, some rapid plopping was then heard. A shadow loomed from below the huge mitachurl making it paused as it seems to be getting bigger.

It then looked up only to be squashed by not one but three large hydro slimes.

(Y/n) stared at their sudden appearance in shock. Netsu on the other hand felt relieved.

The rest of the Hilichurls backed away, cautiously as their champion was thrown away. The Mitachurl shook it's head and faced the the girl again. It's eyes burning with hatred as the three slimes blocked (Y/n) from its view.

It then let out a roar. Running towards her, only for the slimes to to squirt water at it. Netsu decided to spit out more of it's slime like lava causing Evaporation. (Y/n) felt tears falling from her (e/c) colored eyes. She didn't want any of this. She only wanted a peaceful chatter, not fighting.

Soon rapid footsteps was heard and a gush of wind sent the hilichurls flying away. Looking for the source, (Y/n) could only make up a blur running pass her and attacked the Mitachurl with a sword.

It was a male. A blond male with long braided hair. His clothes was unusual and exotic, nothing like she have seen anyone wore before. Floating right behind him was what seems to be a little girl with white hair.

The fairy like girl then floated towards (Y/n)'s side and began pestering her, clearly a little worried. "Hey! Are you alright?! Paimon have heard you screamed- Eeek! Are those slimes?!"

The slimes then went inbetween the two, getting bit protective. (Y/n) noticed it, and quickly patted the blue jelly to calm them down. The fairy which she assumed was named Paimon, was clearly not a threat.

Paimon took a safe distance from her and her three hydro bodyguards.

Going back to the fight, (Y/n) watched the blonde male skillfully dodges the brute attacks of the mitachurl. Sending some powerful gush of wind before lauching an all out slashes. Soon enough the giant fell into it's knees and disappearing into dark dust particles.

"Woah..." (Y/n) was in awe. The male has incredible swordmanship. But somehow, she wasn't that happy. In the end, the Hilichurls that she tried to save ended up getting executed.

"Are you alright, miss?" The male asked her, his voice dripping with concern and relief. His golden yellow eyes widened when he saw the three large hydro slimes surrounding her. He then raised his blade to strike if it wasn't for (Y/n) waving her hands frantically.

"No wait! They are harmless!" She told him, before patting the nearest oversized jelly. "They came here and tried to protect me."

"What?! These slimes?!" The floating girl asked her in disbelief. Looking as if she was crazy. "Slimes are dangerious! Especially if there's a lot in numbers! Everyone knows that! Even Paimon knows it too!"

"Miss... They are..." The blonde male gently told her, agreeing with his partner. He did encountered alot during his travels, and all of them weren't that friendly. He then reached a hand towards her. (Y/n) shook her head.

"No they aren't. Well to most they are." (Y/n) told them. "But not to me. They were always harmless around me."

"Aether, Paimon thinks that we should go..." Paimon not so whispered to her travel companions. "Paimon thinks she's crazy! Who is sane enough to befriend monsters!"

"Ofcourse you two won't believe me. But I don't blame you, everyone said it too." (Y/n) smiled wiping the remaining tears on her eyes. She then look at the three slimes who were staring at her with their happy beady eyes. "Thank you, friends. You all did a good job. I am greatful."

The large hydro slimes happily bounced around her before bounching away. The two stared at the girl in shocked. The large slimes listened to her without any hesistation.

"Sorry for getting involved with this. I was suppose to take down the Hilichurl camp myself."(Y/n) bowed in apology. "And I am very sorry for the late introductions,  I'm (L/n) (Y/n) of the Liyue Adventurer's Guild. But please, just call me (Y/n). It's what everyone call me."

"Oh! Then Paimon is called Paimon." The floating girl replied.

"...Aether." The blonde male told his.

"So. Paimon and Aether. Are you two travellers?" (Y/n) asked them. "Perhaps you two came to see the Rite of Descension too?"

"Yes! Paimon and Aether are heading there now!" Paimon told her. "But then Paimon heard your voice so we ran here as fast as we could!"

"No. I ran all the way here." Aether added. "You just floated."

"Rude! Floating takes up all of Paimon's energy too!" Paimon puffed her cheeks in anger.

This caused (Y/n) to lightly laugh, making the duo turn to her direction, she just gave them a sweet smile. Paimon stared at her in awe, she never saw anyone this pretty before. Aether on the other hand, blush lightly.

"Woah! Are you a goddess?!" Paimon asked, making Aether place a hand on his forehead.

"No I am not but just a mere mortal." The fifthteen years old girl told the fairy. "But anyways, thank you again. I was tasked to destroy this Hilichurl camp but it seems my method failed."

The (h/c) haired beauty look down in sadness. Aether then decided to ask the very question that was in the back of his mind.

"I saw you weilding a polearm earlier. But why didn't you use it?"

"Yeah! Paimon was wondering it too." Paimon added. Quite curious. They both noticed the vision on her, so that means she was strong right? So far most of the vision holders they have encountered were incredibly stronger than any average person.

"Well I tried talking to them, peacfully to avoid bloodshed. To move them to a safer place so that they won't get killed." (Y/n) explained. "I even tried giving them meat to show them that I meant no harm but look what I got myself into."

"Awww... (Y/n) seems way too kind." Paimon gushed, floating around the girl. "But Paimon still think that was very dangerous. You should atleast used your polearm."

"Peace was never an option." Aether told her. "Especially around these monsters."

"I know that... But I want to try!" The girl said with a determined look in her eyes. "One day, humans and monsters could coexist together. I want to make that happen. That is why I tried communication, but I didn't try hard enough."

Aether sighed. The girl was stubborn. One day she would hurt herself or even get herself killed. Despite just meeting her, he couldn't help but worry on her well being. "Okay. But next time, don't hesistate. Your weapon could save your life."

(Y/n) nodded with a smile on her face. "Thank you. You were the first one who didn't try to stop me. And since you saved me earlier, why don't I show you around the harbor? I'll be happy to act as your guide during your stay in Liyue."

"Really?!" Paimon asked excitedly. " Then do you know any good place to get food?! Paimon wants to taste Liyue's specialties!"

"I'll be happy to!" (Y/n) giggled. Already getting along with the fairy like girl. "There's Wanmin Restaurant. My two friends and I often go there for lunch. They serve the best food!"

Aether smiled as he began to follow the girl. (Y/n) radiate so much warmth and comfort. She was too kind. Somehow he was glad that he was able to save her or he and Paimon might be wandering around helplessly.

Somehow, Aether could already tell that she will be someone worth cherishing as his journey continous on.

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