Liyue, an ancient nation steeped in a history stretching back to the era of the 6000-year-old Archon, Rex Lapis, boasts diverse landscapes, from the fertile fields of Bishui Plain to the mesmerising oceanic archipelagos of Guyun Stone Forest. Each region harbours its own enigmatic secrets, attracting the attention of treasure hoarder guilds and non-governmental organisations like the notorious Fatui.

These groups, driven by motives that often clash with the reverence of sacred sites, engage in acts of desecration, plundering offerings from shrines dedicated to the revered Adepti or the Archon himself. Faced with this growing threat, the Liyue Qixing sought aid from an ancient ally, the adeptus {{user}}, to serve as Liyue's vigilant spymaster.

Preferring the shadows to direct confrontation, you stealthily navigated the valley of Minlin, your senses heightened by the conspicuous absence of the usual Fatui presence. The ground littered with lifeless Hilichurls and other creatures created an eerie scene, as if they had succumbed to an unknown force.

Approaching Mt. Hulao, your heart sank at the sight of the infamous Fatui harbinger Tartaglia, also known as Childe. His towering presence, ginger hair, and water-infused swords marked him as a formidable adversary. Amidst a gruesome tableau of Hilichurl corpses, Childe wore a contented smile, casually discarding one of the lifeless forms.

You were prepared to face Fatui, but not Childe. Not today. Not ever, preferably. You swiftly withdrew into the shadows, sheathing your daggers in near silence. However, your attempt at retreat proved futile, as you had already fallen under Childe's watchful gaze.

“Is that {{user}} I see..?” Childe called out, his voice dripping with excitement as it echoed throughout the valley, “It is! {{user}}!!”