(Liyue Harbor)

Our party was leaving Liyue after completing a commission. It only consisted of Aether, Paimon, Kiana, Fu Hua, Jingwai's Wings, Seele, and Me.

Fu Hua: What a commission that was.

Kiana: Yeah. I'm beat.

Patrick: I'll summon Toriyama then we can get back to Mondstadt.

All of a sudden, Paimon noticed someone sitting on top of a rock.

???: Finally.

On top of a wall was a girl in blue.

???: *yawn* You kept me waiting so long I almost fell asleep.

Then she goes through some kind of portal made of water then appears in front of us. Then she materialized a blue construct circle.

???: Haha, as usual, my astrological predictions are proven correct.

Kiana: Ok now you have us confused here.

???: You. Yes you. Come with me.

Paimon: Um... Are you some sort of door-to-door fortune teller? Sorry, but we're not really interested.

Kiana: We can't go unless you give us an explanation.

???: You're all not from this world, are you?

What she said made us turn pale white with blank eyes and a black background.

Paimon: H–How do you know about that?

???: How? Because I'm a master of true astrology.

Kiana: It would be bad if anyone found out that we're from other worlds.

???: If you've no other questions, let's be off.

Aether: Oh, I'm just full of questions.

Kiana: For starters, who are you?

???: *sigh* Fine, I'll exercise a little patience, and explain. I am Astrologist Mona Megistus. But considering that it is most rude to misremember names, I allow others to call me Mona.

Patrick: Oh we can remember names pretty well, Ms. Astrologist Mona Megistus.

What I said made Mona flustered but she put that aside.

Mona: I am on a mission from my master to retrieve a certain box from Mondstadt.

Seele: A certain box?

Mona: It was part of an agreement she made with a friend 50 years ago. But she isn't as spry as she used to be, so it's now up to me.

Paimon: Not sure what getting some box back has to do with us. Why do you need us to come along?

Mona: Well... that's because I would also like to take on the guardian of the box.

Fu Hua: Guardian?

Mona: My master and her friend contended in the mystic arts all their lives without a clear victor. If I triumph here, then I will show myself to be superior to my master!

Aether: So you want to prove yourself, huh...

Mona: Ahem, well, I want to prove the power and status of astrology, to be precise.

Aether: So basically, you want to look good.

Kiana: To act cool.

Mona: What are you talking about? The main thing here is to use this chance to prove the power and status of astrology! But from my predictions, I know that my master's friend has left Mondstadt, leaving her successor as the current guardian of that box. Like me, that successor must also be the one who has surpassed their teacher. I must not be careless. But I would prefer to assure my victory in this contest, and upon giving it some thought, you came to mind!

Aether: But... I have no idea how astrology works.

Kiana. Neither do we.

Fu Hua: I've known about Astrology for a really long time because of how long I've lived.

Paimon: How did she get involved in this anyway?

Mona: The knowledge passed down to me from my master must be passed on in turn. If I were to bring my disciple to meet her, then the lead is already mine, no? And you are Mondstadt's great heroes, my equal in status. Except for two of you. So...

Seele: You want us to become your disciples?

Mona: Precisely. Yes.

Aether: Since when were we your students?

Mona: Come on, you don't have to actually become my disciples. You just need to act the part.

Patrick Then we accept.

Mona: There's something in it for you as well, should you come with me to get that box. Once I meet that successor and have a chance to exchange knowledge with them, I should be able to read your fate more accurately. Then, I will have answers for you, even regarding such distant and foggy matters as gods and kin.

Paimon: That... that does seem much faster than searching the land country by country!

Aether: Those sound like fine conditions.

Kiana: Well... I guess we'll play along.

Mona: Hehe, a wise decision. Let us be off, then. That said, I would like to pay a certain place a visit before we go.

Fu Hua: Alright, where to?

Mona: There is a small inn near Mt. Tianheng that never sees a lot of business, even though its food is always great value for the money. The owner has always been good to me, so I'd like to say a farewell before I set off.

We now began following Mona.

Patrick: When I first heard her voice, I had a feeling that she was Voiced by Felicia Angelle and I was right. I'd almost recognize her voice anywhere. Compared to the other characters she's voiced.

Kiana: Where we go again with the same "Monty Python" reference.

The characters that Felicia Angelle appeared in different scenes in their home worlds.

Fubuki: At least she gave me a good decent English voice.

Asuka: Same here.

Toru Hagakure: I have a cute voice.

Shalltear Bloodfallen: At least my voice was better.

Kohaku: At least my voice was committed.

Perona: At least in "One Piece" my voice is great.

Army: Get on with it!

But then the same army shouted at me telling me to "get on with it."

Patrick: Ok! Ok! I'll get on with it!

(Mr. Zhu's inn)

We arrived at the Inn that Mona told us about.

Paimon in mind: Well, it's no wonder that an inn set up here has no business...

Mr. Zhu: Mona, you've come at just the right time. Did you see a jade ring while you made your way here?

Mona: A jade ring? Can't say I have.

Mr. Zhu: Oh, that's not good... that ring was given to me by my mentor. But while my back was turned, it was swallowed up by a slime!

Paimon: Hmm? That should be no trouble with Mona here. She's really good at astrology...

Mona: Absolutely not. Astrology is meant to be used to gain insight into reality and observe destiny itself. It's certainly not for such mundane affairs.

Paimon: But didn't you say that the owner here's been good to you?

Mona: This is a matter of pride and one's state of mind. If an astrologist thinks that their arts can solve all problems, they will be forsaken by the starry ether. Their divinations will lose the power to guide, and will not be able to pierce the fog of the unknown before them. Principles are principles.

Paimon: Such a powerful ability, and you don't use it to earn a living? What a shame...

Mr. Zhu: *sigh* Well, I was going to put up twenty thousand Mora as compensation, if you were willing.

Mona: Twenty thousand...!

Mona became shocked

Aether: What's with that look on your face?

Kiana: Why did you have a shocked reaction?

Mona: Oh, ahh, it's nothing! I... I was just thinking that the person who finds that ring must be lucky indeed, to be able to earn twenty thousand Mora just like that.

Aether: You were just talking about an astrologist's pride...

Mona: Ahem. Yes. Of course. Still... the owner's business has had it pretty hard. It must be a truly extraordinary ring, to be worth spending this much Mora to find.

Mona: It wouldn't be right for us to leave like this, so let's help to search for it. There may be other means we can employ besides astrology.

Paimon: Oh, Paimon knows where this is going.

Jingwai's Wings: Same here.

Mona: Travelers, I know, I'll leave this one to you! This is the first mission I'm giving you as your master!

Aether: But of course...

Seele: We'll do it.

Paimon: Hmm, since it was swallowed up by a slime, maybe we can use Elemental Bait to lure all the nearby slimes to us. You remember? The stuff we helped Master Diluc make.

Kiana: Yeah I remember that. We didn't want anyone finding out that he was the Darknight Hero.

Paimon: And... Hehe, Paimon actually kept a small amount!

Aether: Well done Paimon!

Paimon: Paimon's the very best partner, right?

Kiana: At least we won't have to make more of that stuff.

Mona: Seems like you already have a plan.

Paimon: Yup. We'll be back in a jiffy!

Mona: This is your first mission, so don't mess it up. But if the going gets too tough for you... Well, I shall lend a hand then.

Seele: You won't need to.

Mr. Zhu: Thank you all very much, that ring really is very important to me.

Kiana: You'll be glad to have it back once we find it.

We proceeded to leave but I stopped as I wanted to say something to Mona.

Patrick: By the way Mona, you're really attractive.

Then I winked at her before proceeding to catch up with the others. And just as I expected, Mona blushed deep red.

Mona: Sh-Shut up!... I can't get flustered! I'm an astrologist!

Patrick: *giggle*. Just as I expected, she's Tsundere and can easily get teased and flustered.

Paimon: The Elemental Bait's really strong – it will attract all the slimes in the area.
Paimon: Even if they're just slimes, they can be dangerous together, so we'd best prepare ourselves.

We went to an area where we set up the elemental bait and then slimes came. Instantly we destroyed the slimes and found the missing ring.

Paimon: Found it! This must be the ring! It's so pretty. Paimon's sure it's worth a ton of...

Kiana: Having any bad thoughts, Paimon?

Paimon: ...Ah, Paimon wasn't having any bad thoughts! Let's bring the ring back to Mr. Zhu!

Fu Hua: Yes, let's do that.

With that we came back and gave the ring back to its rightful owner.

Mr. Zhu: That's it, that's the one! I thought it was lost forever!

Mona: You actually found it. Not bad. Mr. Zhu, you must take care of such precious things a bit better. You might not be so fortunate next time.

Mr. Zhu: You're absolutely right. How would I have faced my family if I had lost the 253rd ring my mother gave me?

What he said made us shocked and speechless. None of us spoke.

Mr. Zhu: Ah, let me explain. My family owns three jade mines, and in order to ensure that I would be able to find myself a good wife, my mother had many jade accessories made as heirlooms. I think there might be over five hundred of them.

Mona: Then, why would you feel the need to set up an inn here?

Mr. Zhu: Well, inheriting the family business too early unavoidably made things boring. Thank you, all the same. Here's the Mora, as agreed. Please take it.

Paimon: Then—

Mona: —Then I'll take it gladly!

Aether: That was quick!

Kiana: Even Paimon wasn't that fast!

Paimon: But we did all the work!

Mona: A disciple should act like one. How can they steal their master's thunder?

Aether: Well...

Kiana: We never said We'd really be your disciples!

Paimon: Exactly!

Mona: Well, you need to start practicing now. If my rival is as smart as I think they are, they will figure you out in a heartbeat.

???: *stomach grumble*

Someone's stomach growled.

Mona: Oh...

Paimon: What was that rumbling sound?

Patrick: Someone is hungry.

Kiana: It wasn't me.

Mr. Zhu: Oh, right, you mustn't have eaten in days. I'm very sorry, I forgot that you have no...

Mona: Aaaaaaah—! Shhhhahahahaha! That didn't happen! Forget it!

Kiana: Ok now she's acting all Tsundere denying a truth.

Mona: ...Hmph! Well, I suddenly feel that you have indeed contributed to our good fortune. I say we spend this money on treating you to a fine meal!

Fu Hua: I think you should let us use our own money.

Mona: No no no no no. Let me.

Fu Hua: Very well, but you might regret it.

Mona: If we travel north, we'll reach the Wangshu Inn. I hear that the food there is really good, so let's go try it out! No need to thank me, I'm just doing as a good master should!

Paimon: Did she say she was treating us?! Is Paimon hearing things?

Aether: "Let's go after her." There. I said it for you.

Paimon: Let's go after her! For good food!

Kiana: Yeah let's go get some good food!

Mr. Zhu: Thank you all so much. You're welcome to drop by again. Well, if this inn hasn't closed its doors yet, haha...

(At Wangshu Inn)

We sat down at a table combined with two tables.

Paimon: Since it's Mona's treat, we can order whatever we want, right?

Mona: Of course. I am a most generous master, after all. But only if you can finish it all. Wasting food simply will not do.

Patrick: Well Kiana here is a big eater and can eat a lot.

Kiana: I sure can!

Yuhua: Excuse me, what would you like to order?

Aether: These Golden Shrimp Balls...

Yuhua: These are made using large, succulent shrimp wrapped in a crispy-fried potatoes. They have an amazing texture.

Fu Hua: As for the Vegetarian Abalone...

Yuhua: It's exactly what it says on the menu — abalone made from vegetarian ingredients. It's just as good as the real thing!

Patrick: How about this Crab Roe Tofu...
Yuhua: Though tofu could not be a more ordinary ingredient, it and crab roe are truly a match made in heaven. It's one of our specialties.

Seele: And this Salted Pork Soup...

Yuhua: This is a favorite among our regulars. Bamboo shoots, meat and ham are cooked together, creating a richly-flavored soup.
Yuhua: Pour a few spoonfuls into each bowl of rice you eat — you'll never get enough of it!

(After hearing the waitress describe each dish)

Aether: I'll...

Kiana: We'll order them all!

Mona: A—All of them? We only have eight... No, 6 people and 2 halves? Isn't that too much food?

Kiana: No way! I can eat a lot like Patrick said!

Paimon: That's not how you count it! Besides, Paimon hasn't even ordered yet!

Paimon: Squirrel Fish, Jueyun Chili Chicken, and Jewelry Soup, please!

Yuhua: Sure.

The rest of us placed our orders.

Yuhua: And is there anything else that you would like to order, ma'am?

Mona: I—I'd just like to ask, how much do the current dishes cost in total?

Yuhua: Um, around twenty thousand Mora.

Mona: Then I—I'll just have some vegetarian noodles, please.

Yuhua: Alright. A bowl of vegetarian noodles, was it? Please wait a moment, we will serve you shortly.

The food arrives. We gorge ourselves on a feast fit for a king, while Mona dines on vegetarian noodles.

Mona: WOAH! AHH!

Mona was now having the same reaction face like Gure from the OVA of "Dragon Ball Z" as she was watching Kiana and Paimon stuffing themselves with a lot of food.

Mona: You weren't kidding. Your white haired friend really is a big eater.

Patrick: I know.

Fu Hua: When ever Kiana has a huge feast with us, she acts like this.

Seele: That's just who she is.

Mona got back to eating. While she was, we began talking about something.

Paimon: Paimon's been thinking about something since we started eating...

Jingwai's Wings: So have we.

Aether: Why did she only order one dish?

Paimon: Is it... because she actually doesn't have money?

Fu Hua: That might be it.

Patrick: She's broke.

Mona: I heard that! I said I was treating. How could I be rattled by something as mundane as Mora!?

Kiana: Because of not taking any paying work?

Mona: An astrologist's mind is set on studying the stars. Being so easily disturbed by such banal matters would hamper my judgment. Especially the act of overly gratifying oneself using Mora. It is both vulgar...

???: *stomach grumble*

Mona's stomach growled.

Mona: ...and dangerous.

Paimon: So not eating the dishes we ordered is also part of an astrologist's pride? Paimon doesn't get it.
But it feels kinda bad that only we got to feast...

Aether: Let me whip something up for you.

Fu Hua: And me too. I'll also whip something up for you.

Paimon: Oh, yes! We can do that! Just give us a minute! You don't use Mora to fulfill your desires. So, it's fine as long as you're not buying anything, right? Let's go borrow the kitchen from the innkeeper!

Fu Hua stood up.

Fu Hua: We'll be back.

Mona: There's no need to spend all that effort on me, I'm not in dire need of food.

Fu Hua: Yes you are.

Mona: I am a little hungry... but it's not a big deal.

Kiana: You clearly haven't eaten in days like Mr. Zhu said himself.

Mona got flustered.

Fu Hua: Now come on Aether, let's go make Mona some more food.

First they went to Huai'an.

Huai'an: Hello, how may I help you?

Paimon: We'd like to borrow the kitchen here.

Aether: A friend of mine would like to eat a special dish.

Fu Hua: Prepared by us ourselves.

Huai'an: Ah, I see. In that case, sure. As long as you've prepared your own ingredients, feel free to use the kitchen.

Fu Hua: I don't worry, we have.

Huai'an: If I may add one more thing... You both must be quite well-versed in the art of cooking, yes?

Fu Hua: Yes we are.

Aether: Of course. If I make it, it's delicious!

Huai'an: Haha, talented indeed. Actually, I have a little suggestion to make...

Huai'an: From your clothes, you're most likely not from around these parts. But since you've come to Liyue, would you like to try making Liyue-style cuisine? I have a recipe for Golden Crab with me. It's a Yue cuisine classic. Crab meat that's been rolled in flour, deep fried, and then pan fried together with ginger and garlic. When finally plated, the crab appears to be lying on gold.

Paimon: Golden... Crab!

Aether: That sounds a little complicated.

Paimon: Golden Crab, Aether! Golden Crab!

Aether: I got it, I got it. Golden Crab.

Paimon: Heh-heh. Then let's get to it! With your skills in the kitchen, this'll be a cinch!

Fu Hua: You make the Golden Crab while I make the dumplings for Mona.

Aether received the recipe for Golden Crab then he, Paimon, and Fu Hua went down to Smiley Yanxiao's kitchen.

Aether cooked the Golden Crab while Fu Hua cooked the dumplings. Once they were done, they returned to the group and presented the food to Mona.

Mona: There's no need to spend all that effort on me, I'm not in dire need of food... I am a little hungry... but it's not a big deal.

Fu Hua: You haven't eaten for days, so it is a big deal.

Mona: T—This aroma is...

Aether: Something to go with your noodles.

Mona: I never thought it'd be so luxurious...

Fu Hua: Your special order, ma'am.

Mona: W-Wow, it's incredible...!

Mona: Fine. Since two of my disciples have put in so much time and effort, I must — with great difficulty — accept.

When Mona tasted the Golden Crab, she blushed pink then a pink sparkly background appeared behind her and she made a cute face.

Mona: ...Ooh! This Golden Crab is too delicious! I have never eaten anything this good in my life!

Patrick: How cute.

Mona: Ah, uh, I mean... *cough* I never knew that my disciples were this skilled. As your master, I am most comforted.

Then she tried Fu Hua's dumplings and she had the same reaction but snapped out of it quickly.

Mona: I thank you for your efforts.

Aether: As long as you're eating a full meal.

Fu Hua: You say that, but you're clearly relishing the meal.

Mona: I see that it's no boast to call them Liyue's delicacies. I suppose it wasn't too much to spend all this Mora on... Ah, it's nothing. Nothing at all. Now that we've eaten and drank our fill, we should be off. If we travel north from here, we should reach the Stone Gate, and from there, we will be within the boundaries of Mondstadt.

Patrick: If you're feeling tired, I can summon my Dragon and he can fly us to the city of Mondstadt.

Mona: I think I want to walk to Mondstadt instead. What deep mysteries shall we acquire knowledge of? *chuckles* I'm looking forward to it.

(Stone Gate)

Mona: Phew. That was tiring, but we're finally in Mondstadt. The quest to plumb the wondrous depths of knowledge is indeed arduous...

Paimon: Paimon's not tired.

Jingwai's Wings: Neither am I.

Mona: Ugh, that's because you float.

Paimon: Well, it doesn't look like an astrologist is all that amazing either.

Mona: That's because you have too many unrealistic fantasies about astrology.

Patrick: Maybe now you'd like to fly on my Master Dragon to save your energy?

Mona: Once I am rested.

Then all of a sudden some men showed up claiming to be merchants but Mona saw through them and revealed that they were bandits. When she provoked them enough, they revealed their true colors then we beat them up.

Mona: Hmph, what did you think? Did that satisfy your expectations?

Aether: Your combat abilities were amazing.

Fu Hua: It's impressive that you saw through those bandits.

Seele: And the way you were using water spells.

Mona: Such things are elementary for an astrologist. Lies are worthless before astrology. Destiny and truth are written in the stars. Though it may take more time to garner the specifics, I can read the gist of a situation at a glance.

Paimon: But you did hit some bumps in the road...

Mona: That's because Teyvat's stars can only display the fates and truths of "this world." Anything related to you becomes like a fog that even I cannot penetrate. That is why I must meet that successor. With our knowledge combined, I might be able to gain new insight into your fate.

Aether: I'm not getting my hopes up...

Kiana: Neither am I.

Mona: Ha. Whatever the case, you've got everything to gain from this trip. Alright, I'm rested. Let's get this journey to Mondstadt over with!

Paimon: *sigh* If only we had a cart...

Mona: I thought you weren't tired!

Jingwai's Wings: Yeah, we lied. Flying far distances and up drains our energy.

Patrick: Toriyama will fly us to Mondstadt in no time.

A construct circle appeared underneath me.

Mona: Is that a summoning spell?

Patrick: Yes this is a summoning spell. However, I can only summon my master with this spell, no other beast.

(In the sky)

We were flying on Toriyama's back. Mona was holding on tight.

Mona: WOAH!!!!!!!! This is so exhilarating!!!!!!!!!!

Patrick: I hope you're not complaining. You should be thanking me. Walking or taking a cart would have taken more hours to get to Mondstadt, but with flying, it takes less time.

When we saw Mondstadt in our sights, Toriyama descended down and landed down. We got off of him then I summoned a construct circle for Toriyama to return. He flew into the circle and disappeared back to his home.

Patrick: That wasn't so bad.

Mona had swirl eyes.

Mona: Not so bad... That was so fast...

But then she shacked her head to snap out of the dizziness.

Mona: Ahem. Are you ready? Don't shame your master now — we're about to meet that successor.

Aether: can't tell fortunes...

Patrick: We can't read the stars either...

Mona: I guess... Wait, no! It won't do if you have no idea at all, even if you are fake disciples. We have a rule that forbids us from teaching outsiders, but I suppose... I suppose I could teach you. My astrology is based on hydromancy, and as the name suggests, I use the reflections in water bodies to observe the true starry sky.

Mona: Allow me to demonstrate. Watch closely now.

Mona summoned a construct circle.

Mona: From the present station and movement of the stars... I see, so that successor is a young... female... Knight of Favonius.

Paimon: Doesn't that sound like... Lisa?

Mona: We will meet her here presently. Well, that's all the information we need.

Aether: T—That's all?

Kiana: We haven't had a chance to look yet.

Mona: *sigh* It seems that even basic astrology can't be grasped in one go.
Never mind. I'll explain in detail later — she's here.

Two little girls showed up.

Klee and Theresa.

Klee: Wow, it's you, Honorary Knights! And Paimon too! You're back!

Theresa: How was your commission in Liyue.

Mona: That's her! The successor to great knowledge!

Aether: ...You mean Klee?!

Kiana: Klee is the successor?!

Klee: Successor...?

Theresa: What are you talking about

Mona: That's right. I am the astrologist who has plumbed the depths of the ocean of stars. Surely, you have long calculated my arrival as well.

Klee: An ocean of stars? What's that? Does it have fish in it?

Mona: Fish...? No, don't play dumb. Is this some kind of game?

Klee: I should be the one saying that! I didn't get what you said at all!

Aether: We're getting nowhere fast.

Mona: But my predictions can't be mistaken... Well, let's make sure. Your mother's name is Alice, isn't it?

Klee: That's right! Oh, so you're Mommy's friend! But she's gone very far away...

Theresa: Yeah, Klee's been under the care of the Knights of Favonius. And recently it been mentoring Klee so she doesn't get into trouble.

Mona: My readings told me as much. But before she left, she must have imparted her mystical arts to you, surely?

Klee: Mystical... arts? I... don't get it. Mommy only taught me to make Jumpy Dumpties.

Paimon: So Klee's mother is the friend and rival of Mona's teacher?

Mona: Yes. As well-versed in astrology as she was, my master knew only astrology. Alice, on the other hand, was skilled in a great many other mystical fields.

Paimon: Well... Klee's so young, so even if she'd heard this deep knowledge, she might not have understood.

Fu Hua: And it looks like her mother did not teach Klee anything about astrology.

Mona: Yes. It seems she has inherited the blood, but not the knowledge... what a miscalculation. There can be no contest like this.

Mona: Ah, yes. So, before Alice left, did she tell you about a fifty-year agreement, and about a certain box?

Klee: Ooh, I know this one! So you're here for that box. I'll look. Wait here! Hmm... Not this one... Hmm... Hm... Or this one... No, no, it's not this one either... Ah! I remember now. I buried it together with my new treasure, at Windrise!

Aether: Why do you always bury important things outdoors?

Klee: Wait for me. I'll be right back!

Klee ran off to Windrise.

Theresa: Wait Klee!

Theresa ran after her.

Paimon: Klee, don't just run off! Don't you need the things in your pack?

Mona: I'll help her pack these things back in. You go after her. *sigh* Looking at how rash she is, I worry for the box...

Patrick: Why?

Mona: That box is really important to me... If anything were to happen to it, I wouldn't be able to report back to that old crone...

We followed the two Lolis to Windrise to where the box was buried.

Klee: We're heeere! This is it. Let's dig it up!

Theresa: Hold it. This isn't how it was after we left.

Aether: This has to be the work of Dendro Slimes.

Klee: It can't be. I put up a sign here. There's no mistake–

All of a sudden, Dendro Slimes popped up.

Klee: Argh! Dendro Slimes!

Aether: Yup. Dendro Slimes.

Paimon: *sigh* We can talk later, let's take them out first!

We each took out a Dendro Slime and succeeded.

Theresa: Now with the Dendro Slimes out of the way, I can do this.

The Oath of Judah opened up revealing digging tools. Theresa and Klee dug out the box.

Klee: Found it! It's this box.

Paimon: Glad it wasn't damaged in the explosions.

Klee: Retrieval complete! Let's bring it back!

We returned back to Mona with the box in tact.

Mona: You're back at last. The wait was exceedingly dull. I had intended to read a book to pass the time, but this one was just some ridiculous diary. Nothing of note in it at all. It dropped from Klee's backpack, so I thought it might contain some ancient knowledge, but... Never mind that. So, did you find the box?

Klee: We did. It's in perfect shape!

Theresa: Exactly as we found it.

Mona: That's wonderful—

When Mona opened the box, she had a shocked look on her face.

Mona: Wait a moment... W—Why isn't it locked?! And... why is it empty!?

Paimon: Ehhh?!

Theresa: Yeah, about that...

Klee: Well... it's because I borrowed this box to store my treasures.

Mona: Borrowed?!

Theresa: Yeah we forgot to tell you that Klee and I found it by coincidence and wanted to use it to store her treasures inside. We thought it was abandoned.

Klee: But since you're here for the box, I took all my treasures out. That's why it's empty.

Mona: You used it to store your things?! T—Then where are the original contents of the box? That's what I want.

Klee: Oh. You want the thing that used to be in the box? ...You should've said so.

Mona: You haven't... broken it, have you?

Klee: No! It's not broken at all!

Mona: Phew...

Klee: It's the book in your hand.

Mona: Whaaaaaaat—?!

Mona: T—This... So this book, this diary... is that hag's... It's her diary from 50 years ago?!

Patrick: So nothing special was in it. No artifact, no potion, no gems, and no relic. Just an old book.

Mona: The thing she wanted back after 50 years was the dark history of her youth?

Mona began to freak out.

Mona: Ah, I'm finished! No wonder... No wonder that old woman said that I should not look at it no matter what, or she'd rip me to shreds...

Klee: Am... Am I in trouble? Ah! It was you who said you wanted the box. You didn't say anything about the thing inside! I don't know anything. I'm leaving! Bye!

Theresa: Wait for me!

Theresa ran after Klee again.

Aether: What a touching conclusion...

Seele: There's no point getting mad at Klee.

Fu Hua: There was no reason to take your anger out on Klee.

Paimon: Umm... Well, if you don't say anything, your master won't find out, will she?

Mona: Impossible. Astrology can see through all lies — you've seen it yourself. *sigh* After having spent all my Mora to come to Mondstadt, not only have I gained no knowledge, but now I can't return... How did it come to this...

Paimon: That's so sad... Maybe you could forget everything in that book, and then go back?

Mona: That's... too difficult. And even if I wanted to stay in Mondstadt, it would be...

Aether: Too embarrassing?
Mona: Yes. How can I maintain a proper astrologist's mentality if I stay with all these philistines?

Fu Hua: Too expensive?

Mona: Yes— I mean, no! You really have no way with words.

Paimon: Well, then you'll just have to go back to face your master.

Mona: S—Stop talking about it! I... I guess I'll have to... I'll just have to stay in Mondstadt temporarily. Once that old crone's reached the end of her days, I'll be free.

Aether: An intimidating resolution.

Mona: But what will I do about my astrology research? ...No, wait, I don't even have a place to stay.

Paimon: About that, we can go ask Katheryne at the Adventurers' Guild. Let's see if she can help.

Mona: The Adventurers' Guild? Ah, right, you can do commissions for them in exchange for... you know what I mean, don't you?

Aether: Of course.

Mona: Oh. Um, thanks. I... Never mind, it's nothing.

We walked into Mondstadt then headed to the Adventurer's Guild to speak to Katheryne.

Katheryne: Ad astra abyssosque! Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild.

We told Katheryne everything about Mona's background and her quandary.

Katheryne: I see. I understand the situation. There is a magic laboratory in Mondstadt that has been sealed by some unknown person.

Seele: I've seen it before. This blue magical seal on the door. It's similar to the place that Dr. Tesla and Dr. Einstein are staying at.

Katheryne: Although we have a few specialists who could break that seal, they all have their own labs, and aren't that interested in the matter.

Katheryne: I believe that if the astrologist you mentioned can break that seal, the owner of that house wouldn't mind if she stayed there.

Aether: I think she can do it.

Patrick: We'll take her to go have a look.

Katheryne: Alright. Then, allow me to tell you where the house is.

We took Mona to the place where it had the seal on it.

Mona: The person who placed this seal... is by no means simple. Breaking this seal by force is nigh on impossible. Interesting. I suppose it's worth using my astrology on.

Mona began to use her magic.

Mona: Let me see... Hmm, I see, so if you first... ...and then you...

And then the seal disappeared.

Mona: Alright, it's open.

Paimon: Holey moley, that's amazing! Now we just need to go back to Katheryne, and you'll be able to stay here!

All of a sudden, an old man showed up.

Goth: No need, no need, you have my utmost thanks.

Mona: You are...?

Goth: Oh, I'm Goth, the owner of this house. I passed by the Adventurers' Guild a while back, and Katheryne told me about the matter. I never thought that this troublesome seal would be dispelled so quickly!

Mona: Does that mean I can stay here?

Goth: Of course, of course. The facilities inside were just being left there, anyway. I would be glad to have someone make use of them.

Seele: Now you have a place to stay in.

Goth: To express my thanks, I shall rent this building to you at the lowest possible price!

Mona: R—Rent? I didn't hear anything about rent, and I helped out, too...

Goth: Help? Yes, of course, I understand. I am most thankful to you for that, so rest assured that I will give you the best rates!

Mona: I... I mean...

Paimon: Paimon thinks Mona's misunderstood something, but...

Aether: This might be her best option.

Mona: *sigh* I guess I don't have any other choice. I'll rent this place.

Goth: Great! Then we are agreed. I will go prepare the documentation, please wait here.

Mona: Thanks for your help. Also, well, I'm very sorry, but I won't be able to do what I agreed to help you with just yet. Without the necessary tools, and without new knowledge, it will take me some time to see your destiny clearly. But I promise that I'll do a reading for you first thing once I'm ready!

Aether: As you said, this journey was all gain and no loss.

Mona: Thank you. Our traveling together was fate and of the good kind, I'd say.

Kiana: Guess you've got to keep working at it, then.

Mona: Yes... I don't really know what to do, but... I'll do my best. I wish you all safe travels! As for me... I need to think of the future as well.

Paimon: How is she going to make a living if she doesn't use astrology to make money?

Kiana: She's probably gonna find a job in Mondstadt or join the Adventurers Guild to do commissions to earn money.

Seele: She could do that.

Paimon: Maybe we should come back to check on her once in a while. It would be really bad if she fainted from hunger in there...

Jingwai's Wings: That would be a good idea.

Seele: We should check on her right now.

Seele knocked on the door.

Mona: Cut that racket out! I'm doing experiments here!

Seele: Already?

Mona: Oh, it's you, Travelers. I'm currently running some tests related to your situation. I should see some results soon, so please wait patiently.

Seele: We will.

Mona: Don't worry about me fainting from hunger. In any case, I've figured out a way to make some money...

(Night)

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When it was nightfall over Mondstadt we and the rest of our party were star gazing at the sky over at Starsnatch Cliff. Einstein and Tesla has 2 telescopes.

Kiana: And Mona says that she can read the stars, but looking at the stars is much better.

We looked at the constellations.

Patrick: Look at Sagittarius.

Mei: I see Taurus.

Theresa: And there's Leo too.

Bronya: Look at Lupus and Lepus.

Sakura: The sky is beautiful. This feels like stargazing at my home village.

Kallen: We did this together.

Tesla: We don't know Astrology. But there is one thing we know about stars.

Einstein: And that's Astronomy.

Patrick: Mona was an interesting girl.

Paimon: She told us things we don't understand.

Kiana: And she didn't have any Mora and was broke.

Aether: We still helped her even though she didn't get what she expected.

Fu Hua: She was still a good girl.

Patrick: I wonder who else will we meet next?

The camera zoomed out from Starsnatch Cliff and looked up into the starry night sky.