Chapter 67: A Small Journey Pt. 5
"This is nice." Aether said while looking at his outfit. Guccio Gucci, Aether's designer smiled.
"Of course Mr Aether, they are handmade from the best materials and best tailor in Gucci. I personally designed what the outfit is supposed to look like. Is it the one you want? " Guccio asked. Aether nodded after making a choice in his head.
" This is the one I want. Can I wear it immediately Mr Gucci? " Aether asked looking at himself in the mirror. Mr Gucci nodded.
" Of course, we just have to wash it and iron it. Would you like to use our services now? " Guccio asked smiling.
" Yes. Is it good? " Aether asked about the cleaning services.
" 10/10 Mr Aether. We wouldn't be the best clothing store in Mondstadt then. " Guccio replied enthusiastically. After Aether took off the clothes and giving them to Guccio. He took the clothes to his employees and told them to wash and iron it.
He then returned to the waiting Aether. " Would you like to pay now Mr Aether?" Guccio asked. Aether nodded and took out a giant bag of Mora.
" How much? I'll pay for it now. " Aether asked while opening the bag.
" Adding the washing and ironing services the total amount will be 175000 Mora. " Gucci replied.
Aether handed him the Mora slowly counting. Guccio opened his mouth to ask. "How much did you take out of the bank? " Guccio asked.
" Two hundred thousand Mora Mr Guccio. I'm counting out the 25000." Aether replied. Guccio sweat dropped.
" How about this, you give me the bag and my employees will count it. When you come back for the clothes they'll give you the change. " Guccio suggested his idea. Aether nodded in agreement.
" Sounds good. Pleasure doing business with you Mr Guccio. " Aether reached out his hand. Guccio shook it.
"You're welcome. " Guccio said and let go of Aether's hand and left with the big Mora bag.
"Well. I have a sudden inspiration to steal a technique. Let's go back to the training grounds. " Aether thought and disappeared into the wind. He arrived back at the training grounds.
Aether looked at his hands and created a fireball in his palm. He then created a wind shuriken surrounding it. He threw it.
*BOOOOOMM!!!!*
A fire dome covered a part of the training grounds. " Welp that was easy. " Aether muttered and walked away. The explosion cleared and we see a crater the length of a one story house in the middle of the training grounds.
He then sat down on the other side of the training grounds and took out the books that he stole from the Cathedral.
"Let's see..... The title of this first book is: 1000 Techniques Of Wind Magic and Their Uses. Sounds like an interesting book. Paimon do you know anything about this? " Aether asked Paimon who appeared out of nowhere.
" Hmmmm... Paimon has never heard of this book before. But Paimon thinks it's a very important book because The Cathedral is keeping it a secret from the public. Let's read it Aether! Paimon's very curious about it. " Aether nodded and opened the ancient book. He read it.
" Hello dear reader. If you are wondering who is this person that wrote this book. Let's just say he's hidden in plain sight. Before you skip any pages. Please do not underestimate this book. This book holds thousands of secrets and experiments recorded from millennia. So dear reader, please keep cautious and stay focused at all times. May the wind guide you dear reader." Paimon read out loud.
" Hmmm.... Hidden in plain sight. Must be Barbatos who wrote this. And I'm definitely going to take his advice. " Aether muttered and flipped to the next page.
" The Dark Wind is an evolution to the normal anemo Element. It could corrupt one's mind if one's mental fortitude isn't strong enough. I have it, one of Liyue's Adepti has the Dark Wind as well. His name is Alatus but it has changed to Xiao now. The Geo God Morax told me so.
But from what I can see. Xiao is slowly losing his sanity and pushes everyone away. Day by day, year by year, one day he will lose himself.
Meanwhile I have not, because I do not push others away and kill to satisfy myself. One day, one day I will also lose myself. I have to give up my position someday. Just not now.
Dear reader, I am sure you can understand the consequences of attaining The Dark Wind. This book has 1000 Anemo techniques in it. Most of them need the Dark Wind to be used.
So I must warn you, please be careful when learning this. There was once a saying, 'Slow and steady wins the race'. That is the key point in learning this technique.
When learning The Dark Wind, you might experience changes in your body such as growing a lot taller, your male parts getting bigger or if you are a woman reading this, your chest will grow bigger.
A lot of changes will happen. But the most important part will be your mind. You might find yourself to be quick to anger and have many more changes if you don't have control over The Dark Wind. But all of that can be nullified with a meditation technique that will be shown in the next page.
I thank you for your patience in reading this, please stay safe and may the wind guide you to prosperity, dear reader. " Paimon read while sitting down on Aether's lap.
" Damn. There's a lot to learn in this book. Do you reckon I could start now Paimon? We still have some time left right?" Aether asked Paimon who was thinking about something.
" I mean we could. But the warnings Barbatos made gives me the chills. " Paimon said shivering a little.
"We could always just stop. But I doubt it will be that easy to stop. The Dark Wind sounds very tempting. But ultimately,'Slow and steady wins the race.' I'll make sure I'll follow the proper procedures. And here. " Aether said unsheathing his swords and gave it to Paimon.
" Why are you giving me your swords Aether? " Paimon asked curiously while grabbing it by the hilt.
" If I show signs of losing my mind. Stab me and fly away. No excuses. " Aether said looking at Paimon seriously.
"A-are you sure Aether? Paimon doesn't know about this." Paimon looked at Aether with worry in her starry eyes.
"I trust you Paimon. Do you trust me back?" Aether asked with a serious glint in his dark red fiery eyes.
"I-yes Aether. Paimon trust's you." Paimon answered nodding.
"Thank you Paimon. Let's do this." Aether said and went to learn The Dark Wind.
(To be continued.....)
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