The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [415]

Jia Changjiang’s sudden assault shattered the Abyss Herald and Aether’s attempt to retreat. The Herald was knocked back, and in the same motion, Jia charged directly at Aether.

“Let me introduce myself,” Jia said, arms tense as he held position against Aether’s one-handed sword strike, the two locked in a brief but intense deadlock.

“Jia Changjiang. Weapon Master. Traveling companion of Lumine,” he added with a grin, blade glinting. “Also moonlighting as her muscle.”

“I know who you are.”

Aether frowned, eyes narrowing at the man who had just attacked him. “This isn’t the first time you’ve ruined the Abyss’s plans.”

“You know nothing of what’s really happening in this world. If you’re going to travel with Lumine… then don’t stand against the Abyss.”

Aether’s voice was calm, firm.

“Sounds reasonable!” Jia didn’t lower his weapon. “Shame I don’t take orders from you.”

“And besides—this isn’t about me keeping you here,” he added. “What, you two finally reunite after all this time, and you’re already trying to run off? No heart-to-heart?”

Dark Abyssal energy surged along Aether’s blade, forcing Jia back a few paces.

Jia retreated to Lumine’s side—and without hesitation, pulled out his Sunpiercer Bow. Arrow nocked, string taut, aimed straight at Aether and the Herald.

Aether’s power… was on another level.

Jia hadn’t held back in their clash just now, yet Aether had blocked him effortlessly with one hand. Dain’s full capabilities were still a mystery to him—but Lumine? He knew her strength well. And compared to Aether right now… she wasn’t even close.

If things escalated, Aether might spare Lumine.

But Jia?

He’d be dead.

“Aether!” Lumine stood tall once again, wiping away her tears with Paimon’s sleeve. She stared at her brother with a trembling voice. “What… what are you even doing?”

Aether didn’t answer immediately.

He hadn’t expected to be interrupted—certainly not by her. Not like this.

“Lumine,” he finally said, voice low. “Once your journey is over, you’ll understand everything. You need to see this world with your own eyes… I’ll wait for you.”

“For us… there’s always enough time.”

“No, there isn’t!” Lumine snapped. “I don’t want to wait even one minute!”

“Brother!” Her voice cracked. She didn’t call him by name this time, but by the bond they shared. “If you’re really doing something important… why won’t you tell me?!”

“Lumine. Please. Just listen.”

Aether’s tone was still gentle, unwavering. “When your journey ends, everything will make sense.”

“……”

Lumine fell silent.

“Aether… You’re doing it again. Treating me like a child,” she said quietly. “But I’m not listening this time.”

“If you won’t tell me… then I’ll find out myself. I’ll figure out what the Abyss Order is up to. And whatever they’re doing—I won’t let it happen!”

“I’ll catch up to you—soon!”

She reached into her personal storage and drew a sword.

Not the Geo blade gifted by Zhongli.

Not the dragonsteel sword she’d earned atop Dragonspine.

Not the weapon Jia had forged for her.

It was the sword from the very beginning—the Sword of Descension, the one she’d carried when she and Aether first arrived in this world.

“I don’t need you to wait for me!!”

There was a stubborn fire in her eyes.

“You’re the one who’s changed!!”

“I’m going to drag you back, you hear me?! Just wait!” she shouted, pointing her blade directly at him. “You wait right there!!”

And with that—Lumine turned around.

“…That’s it?” Jia murmured, barely audible. “I mean, I wouldn’t mind if we just started swinging. This fight’s going to happen eventually anyway.”

“…No.” Lumine clenched her fists… then relaxed them. “Let him go.”

“I’ve said everything I need to.”

She didn’t look back at Aether.

But she’d made her decision. No matter what lay ahead, she’d stand against his plans.

Could the brother she remembered—the gentle, warm Aether—really be the one who corrupted Dvalin? Who sought to control gods? Who tried to taint the North Wind Wolf?

Lumine didn’t know what had happened to him.

But whatever it was—she’d bring him back.

No matter what it took.

Just not yet.

Not now.

That brief exchange with Aether had made one thing painfully clear—neither she nor Jia stood a chance against him as they were now.

If she truly wanted to bring her brother back…

Then maybe he was right. Maybe she really did need to keep traveling. To regain her full strength.

Time had once been irrelevant to Lumine.

Just as Aether had said—for people like them, there was always enough time.

But now?

Lumine didn’t want to wait anymore.

As she walked away, Aether turned as well.

The Herald, who had been knocked back earlier, reopened a portal—destination unknown.

Brother and sister now stood back to back.

Each walking down the path they’d chosen.

This time… Lumine said nothing to stop him.

And Aether, too, left without another word.

It was a quiet understanding.

A kind of silent pact between siblings.

But—

Just as the portal began to vanish—Dain moved.

The man who had stood silent this whole time suddenly surged forward, diving straight through the portal before it closed.

Vanishing along with it.

Now, only three figures remained in the strange domain: Jia Changjiang, Lumine, and Paimon.

“Traveler…” Paimon didn’t look toward the vanished portal, nor the path Aether had taken. Her gaze remained fixed on Lumine, worried.

Lumine had her back to the spot where the portal had disappeared—but her hand was still clenched tight.

“They’re gone.”

Jia slowly lowered his Sunpiercer bow and let out a sigh. “You holding up?”

“I’m fine.”

Lumine opened her hand and wiped her face with the back of her palm. Then she looked up.

Her eyes were still a little red. But her smile had returned.

“At least now I know Aether’s still alive. He might’ve gotten brainwashed by some shady cult and crowned himself Prince or whatever… but I will get him back!”

She put her hands on her hips and stood tall.

“I’ve never once listened to Aether since we were kids!”

“And I’m not starting now! He can forget about me backing down!”

She clenched her fist again.

“I’m going to fight the Abyss Order. No matter what they’re planning, no matter how awful it is—I’ll stop them!”

“I don’t care what Celestia is up to. But these seven nations? These people? I won’t let them be hurt!!!”

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