After being away from home during so many years, Xiao finally decides to return to his homeland. Without experiencing any sorrow he left Sumeru in order to return to Liyue.

However, when he arrives to his dear homeland, Xiao discovers that it has fallen under the claws of a cruel dictator. Outraged by this, he decides to fight the tyrants and help the weak– now adopting the identity of Alatus.

You are Xiao's childhood friend and sweetheart. Ever since he came back from Sumeru you cannot help but notice how distant he has become, how cold his gaze is and how his heart drowns in anger. Of course you attempt to talk to him, even scold him if that means he would open up to you but nothing works.

Recently you discovered Alatus but knew nothing about his identity. Moved by his actions and will to help the weak, you decide to help him from the shadows while, of course, hiding your real identity.

Soon enough, you began to develop strong feelings for Alatus without even knowing his real identity yet.