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GENSHIN AU pt2

- Lady Yae, you have a visitor. - the attendant of the temple froze in the doorway, waiting for orders. - This is a servant of the goddess, he brought orders from the Palace.

- Let him in, let's find out what our ruler wants. - Yae got up from her chair. She was supposed to greet the guest with a ceremonial bow, because this was not a simple servant of Baal, but her confidant, the second after Kujou Sara.

- Lady Priestess, - the young man who entered got down on one knee, waited for Yae's reaction and raised his head. - our goddess wishes you to carry out a few of her orders, I have come here to give you a list and make sure that nothing will be missed.

- We will do everything in our power to fulfill the wishes of our lady, - Yae answered by rote and took the letter from Thoma's hands. After reading it, the priestess looked at the servant of the Goddess in surprise. - Does the lady want us to ask about the visions in confession? But after all, the sacrament...

- It's The Almighty Shogun's wish. - All the politeness was gone from the guy's voice. - The goddess wants you to collect information and transmit it to the Tenryou commission. Kujou Sarah will personally take care of everyone your parishioners point to. The Shogun wishes so and her order must be executed as soon as possible.

- If she doesn't care about the sacrament, I'll explain it to her myself! - Yae was really angry. - The temple has always been a shelter for all those in need of protection and the priestesses have never been against the people. I'll come to the palace tomorrow and talk to the Goddess! Tell it to her!

- As you command, Lady Priestess. I'll do everything. But the Shogun won't like it. And I ask you in advance - don't blame me if I have to be your executioner. You have chosen this path yourself.

Thoma bowed politely and left the temple - there was no time for him to hear about the priestess's discontent, he still had to go to the palace and report to the goddess about the visit to Yae. Anticipating the Shogun's reaction in advance, the young man imagined the smug face of Kujou Sara, who would not miss the opportunity to hurt him once again - the general disliked the guy, constantly pointed out mistakes and shortcomings and tried to make a fool of him in front of the Goddess.

But it didn't matter. What difference does it make what this foundling of the Kujou clan says if Baal doesn't pay attention to her? Let Sarah rejoice that she is allowed to defeat the enemies of the Shogun, and does not even dare to encroach on Thoma's position.

Smiling to his thoughts, the guy walked past the Komore tea house, where he used to spend time with Ayaka. Now the memories of the Shogun's traitor did not excite him in any way, as if the life in which the young man was a member of the Yashiro commission was not his. The real Thoma was born in the embrace of the Shogun's Spell, and until that moment he was only a pale shadow of himself.

Ignoring the guards, the guy entered the Shogun's palace and headed to the goddess's study. Baal stood over a map of the islands spread out on the table and stared at the image of the temple of Sangonomia.

- My lady, - Thoma bowed. - I have visited Lady Yae, as you ordered. She expressed a desire to meet with you and discuss everything tomorrow.

- She didn't agree? - The woman didn't seem upset or puzzled. - Let her come, I don't mind meeting her.

- Yes, mistress. - Thoma approached the goddess and looked at the map on the table. - You've been working out a plan all night, you need to rest. Please sleep, and I will guard you.

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GENSHIN AU pt1.

- Lady Yae, why him? He almost openly supported the Sangonomia! - Kujou Sara couldn't understand why her goddess turned her back on her.

- Thoma is a sweet young man and can protect Baal as well as you. Besides, you're always away, catching these rebels of yours, and the goddess needs a constant protector nearby. And don't you see for yourself what effect this "betrayal" had on the entire Yashiro commission? They made a mistake on another case and it gave you a chance to arrest Kamisato's eldest daughter. She is the second most important figure in the commission and in the clan, so her capture is a great success. - Yae disliked Sara for some vanity and illogicality: the girl should be happy that Baal is under reliable protection, but instead she curses and hurts Thoma. The priestess turned away from the girl, showing with her whole appearance that the conversation was over.Sara bowed politely and left the Great Temple. She had to stop by the Kujou Camp, after which she could return to the Shogun's palace.

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- Mistress? - Thoma has already managed to get used to the goddess's house and adapted to her habits. The young man glanced at his watch, noting to himself that he was already preparing tea for the goddess without reminders exactly by the time she got used to drinking it. - I brought tea and your favorite sweets, they were delivered today.

Baal sat on the terrace and looked at the continent barely visible behind the storm wall - the Dragonspine, located in Mondstadt, was seen. The goddess did not seem to hear the servant who came out.

- Mistress? - Thoma put the tray with tea and sweets on the table and sat down on the floor near the lady's chair. - Do you miss Li Yue and Mondstadt? You told me that you liked it there.

- No. It's just that these two kingdoms have lost their archons and sometimes I wonder if one day I decide to go away and leave Inazuma to its inhabitants?

- You are eternal, my lady, you will never leave Inazuma, because its inhabitants will always need you. - the young man rubbed his cheek against the knee of the goddess. - What will become of us without you?

- You're probably right. Baal lightly stroked his head, noting to herself that Thoma reminded her of an affectionate kitten. - I will never be like Morax and Barbatos, I will always be here.

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