Though brimming with confidence, Fischl had not even made it halfway when a gang of Hilichurl bandits suddenly blocked her path and tried to rob her. This left Fischl, sovereign of the Immernachtreich, profoundly dissatisfied.
Then, without any surprise, those Hilichurl bandits were swiftly defeated by Fischl.
At that moment, Fischl noticed a hooded figure in a purple coat not far from her. Looking closer, she saw that it was an Electro Cicin Mage.
Fischl knew of these people and even understood their dispositions. Electro Cicin Mages were Fatui mages who fought by controlling Electro Cicins. Just as the scent of Mist Grass intoxicated the Electro Cicins, these sadistic mages craved the thrill of toying with their opponents. Being targeted by one of them was a very troublesome matter.
In fact, these mages could be seen in many places, wandering alone as though aimlessly. No one knew what secret mission these seemingly aimless Electro Cicin Mages had received...
But perhaps because of the lighting, for some reason, the more Fischl looked... the more this person resembled that rarely seen alchemist, Sucrose?
Who would have thought! By day, Sucrose was Mondstadt's shy and adorable alchemist; by night, she transformed into a bewitching Electro Cicin Mage. Interesting! Fischl had seen Sucrose at the alchemy bench before leaving. Changing clothes now—did she think she could fool her?
But when Fischl drew closer, she realized she had overthought it. This really was not Sucrose... and at the same time, the Electro Cicin Mage had noticed her!
"I found you, peeping tom~"
Having spotted Fischl, the Electro Cicin Mage carrying a Mist Grass Lantern swayed her slender waist as she approached...
"Misfortune, entwined in sin, wavers in this world with no escape. Now, in the name of the Prinzessin!"
Covering her right eye with her