also heard a lot about you in the stories including the Archon War." Zhongli turned to look at the ocean "A past we must never forget. Surely you know this stone forest was created by my Geo spears when I fought the gods who tried to ravage. The wounds despite passing through millennia are still fresh..."

The man mused as he looked at the group "But as Geo Archon.... I welcome you Liyue."
Anzu, Yuuki, Shinobu and Mika nodded with a thank you.

"Why don't we change the environment.... Mt. Aocang." The mortician asked curiously while Nito smiled "I see.... It's been a while since I've seen her."

A golden portal materialized in the mount as the group exited it before closing behind them. Nito looked around "It's been a long time since I came here."

Nito approached the stone table without saying anything as he closed his eyes. Going back to the time where in this very place.... Meet each other with Morax, Guizhong, Havria and Marchosius the God of stoves. Now known as Guoba.

???: "FUFUFUFU! I made sure that this place did not change over time. I knew that one day you would come back, Nito." A crane was approaching from the entrance of a cave accompanied by a certain half Quillin.

Shinobu looked up in astonishment "T-The- The crane just spoke!" Anzu, Yuuki and Mika also looked on in astonishment as the crane with a feminine voice replied in annoyance "What rude mortals! I'm not a mere animal! I'm an Adeptus!"

Nito apologized "I am sorry about that. They are not really this world so please. Be somewhat patient with them."

"From another world?! Other people just like Tabibito." The crane looked towards them "I'll overlook it this time." The white feathered crane with her blue feathers looked at the Eighth Archon "It's been a while.... Nito..."

The Ra*bits leader nodded with a smile "Good to see you again, Cloud Retainer. This is a surprise though... Don't expect to see you here either Ganyu."

"It is a pleasure to see you again Nito-sama and your friends from the other world." Ganyu greeted with a soft smile "I'm Ganyu."

Nito let Anzu and the others get acquainted while he took the opportunity to talk to Zhongli who asked "Are you going to see that disgrace of art? Isn't he supposed to have already given you trouble with the Porte Di Lux."

The blond denied trying to put the incident out of his mind "I wouldn't worry about it but.... Jean has already banned him for two months without access to Dandelion wine."

Nito thought about how Venti will feel. All he got from his mental image was standing outside begging and whimpering in front of Angel's Share.

"Cloud Retainer!" An embarrassed shout from Ganyu caught both of their attention as the blond and the former Geo Archon who came over to see what was going on.

Crane was explaining as a mother trying to show how amazing her daughter is to Anzu to the three idols "And you wonder.... How chubby she was? When we were walking up a hill, she tripped and rolled down like a little ball."

Nito was doing his best not to laugh, that incident too he was with her. He remembered how a Ganyu child accidentally tripped over a small stone and rolled to the bottom of the hill like a ball while Nito got to her first only to find her crying under a tree.

"Oh! Nito was with me that day too." Hearing that from Cloud Retainer he was stunned as he looked at the Half Quillin who was accompanying Cloud Retainer. Desperately refusing to let him tell but the look on Cloud Retainer's face was enough to give in "The truth.... It did happen... But... You should be less mouthy Cloud Retainer."

Ganyu was dead embarrassed as Anzu looked on uncomfortably along with the rest.

"Cloud Retainer!" Ganyu looked annoyed as she denied "I'm leaving!" She shot out of the place embarrassed while Nito looked uncomfortably "..."

The crane Adeptus invited them all over for tea while they caught up. Zhongli was astonished "I see.... They are your friends from your home world."

The Cloud Retainer let out a rose "Lord Nito.... An idol... Hahaha... I have a hard time imagining him, he's always been very responsible." Makoto smiled "I have proof." He pulled out his phone again as he zoomed in showing a Ra*bits concert and Zhongli was amazed to see the blond with them.

Cloud Retainer started asking questions uncontrollably on the cell phone as Yuuki did his best to explain everything. Cloud Retainer flapped his wings "What a marvel of technology! Now I feel renewed in making a new invention!" Hearing that Nito laughed in amusement "Hahaha! That's typical of you. I have an idea, why don't you work side by side with Kreist. Side by side on creating a phone."

Hearing that the Adeptus thought for a moment before nodding "Of course. I'll be happy to work with that little rabbit once again." The blond nodded as he looked at the brown haired man "Are you going to let that Harmbringer roam around your home, Morax?"

"As long as he doesn't cause trouble that could endanger Liyue. I'll let it slide just this once." The Geo Archon replied as he took a sip of tea.

Monstadt

Nito and the rest emerged from the portal in the Whispering Forest next to the city of Monstadt. Anzu took a breath noticing a gentle breeze "It feels like there's a calm wind here."

Nito chuckled amused "I'm not surprised, we're in the lands of the Anemo Archon." Shinobu looked curious "What is this Archon really like?"

The blond hearing that scratched his head "Ehm.... How do you guys think?" Anzu answered thoughtfully "Uhm.... Noble." Shinobu nodded "I think he really cares about his people."

Yuuki was the last "Because of the legends.... He was responsible."

"..." Nito looked uncomfortably before denying "I'd better not say it..." Anzu and the rest looked at each other confused but decided to follow him in the direction of Monstadt City.

Anzu and the rest watched in amazement as they passed through the entrance. Yuuki looked excited, he felt like he was reborn in a fantasy game.

Nito laughed in amusement as they continued to walk inside while blond showed some places like the antique store, the Good Hunter restaurant.

Nito looked around "Where would this tone deaf bard be?" As the day progressed it seemed to go smooth as silk and finally they were in front of the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius....

Nito looked at a guard "Excuse me, may I request an audience with Jean?"

"Ara, Ara~* that's not our cute Nito~*"

The group turned to see a violet witch outfit. Nito smiled as he approached "Hello Lisa."

"Ara~* Are you here just to see Jean? For an Eighth Archon you're a bit rude~*" The Librarian looked offended as Nito smiled "I'm glad to see you too."

The Librarian then looked at the others "Who are these cuties~?" Anzu and the rest turned to introduce themselves as she smiled "It is a pleasure to meet you. On behalf of the Knights we welcome you to the city of Freedom. I will lead you to Jean."

They nodded as they followed the librarian in witch's attire until they reached a door and she knocked a couple of times "Jean~* You have a visitor, don't even think about saying.... No, I'm busy right now in front of the Eighth Archon~*."

Nito put his hand on his forehead as she abruptly opened the door to Jean's office.

Nito could see the Acting Grandmaster of the Knights reading some papers as he smiled crossing his arms "Your determination is amazing. Jean." She looked up as she gave him a smile "Lord Nito. Welcome to Monstadt. I'm sorry if I was a bit rude not paying attention to you when you came in."

Hearing that he shook his head "No, I came to see how the punishment of that tone deaf bard is going~*"

Jean nodded happily "Wonderful, my work has slowed down due to Angel Share's complaints because of.... His excessive consumption and lack of Mora."

Nito nodded in satisfaction "That's it-"

KABOOOM!

Nito looked toward the window and then back at her "Ha.... Jean?" She had a murderous look on her face ".... That child... Sorry Nito it seems.... Duty calls." He nodded his head "By the way.... If you're looking for Venti... He's in Angel Share, better said begging."

Nito nodded uncomfortably as he looked at the group with a look of: let's get the hell out of here. The group took their leave as Nito decided to show them the plaza and the statue of Archon Anemo.

Yuuki looked at the statue of Archon Anemo in awe until a question came to his mind "By the way. Nito-kun."

"Hm?" The blond looked at the Trickstar idol who continued "Don't you have a statue too?" Nito hearing that laughed loudly "Hahahahahaha! Of course I do but that statue is in the center of the city a few blocks away from the Palace entrance. But these days we had a lot to do..... The Inazuma incident and our visits to the other nations."

Anzu smiled as he put his hand on her shoulder "And.... I know you went through a lot these 4,600 years." Hearing that Nito smiled "Fate can sometimes become incomprehensible. But... Let's go find that tone deaf bard."

Shinobu looked curious "Tone deaf bard?" The Rab*its Idol only sighed as he nodded. "You'll see."