Codename: Tsaritsa | A Sequel to "Codename: Childe"

10

"The party who falls first will be swiftly executed by none other than the Musou no Hitotachi."

...

Ajax's eyes widened with shock.

"Who's this 'Mouse no Hito-whatchamacallit'?"

Sharkue tensed, looking at Raiden for an answer.

The Raiden Shogun didn't answer.

Shakily, you nodded.

"Fine, whoever this person is... I'll accept. I'm no coward. However, if Lady Signora here is afraid..."

You cocked a grin at the blond woman.

"Of course not! Do you take me for a coward, Y/N...?"

She advanced towards you, as you whipped out her sword, staring her down.

"Oh, I don't know... cowering under the control of Her Majesty the Tsaritsa... blaming your disgraceful actions on her desires... you have no personality, Signora. You are but a mere puppet to this Archon you place all your trust and compassion in. But, hah, let's face it, the moment she doesn't need you, she'll discard you. Like a slave grown too old to work."

"How dare you talk about the Tsaritsa like that-!"

"Am I wrong? Oh, you sweet little thing...!"

You laughed a little.

"You can't bear for anyone to talk about your precious Archon in such a depreciating way...! But if it comes to a vice versa situation, the Tsaritsa wouldn't lift a finger in your defense!"

"You-!"

You quickly slashed at her before she could respond, cutting her off her words.

The duel had begun.

(A/N: Okay so I SUCK at fight scenes. Like I'm total crap at it. Which is why I commissioned a friend of mine by the name of Charles to write the next part of the chapter for me! All credits go to him! And if you're reading this Charlito thank you so much for helping out!)

Signora eagerly summons her catalyst and surrounds herself in a Cryo barrier of sorts.

You ready your sword.

"You really think you're going to win this?! All you'll do is embarrass yourself in front of the Raiden Shogun!"

She outstretches her hand and sends two glaciers of ice rushing towards you. You charge forward, leap and land with elegance. After that, you rush forward again. Signora frowns. She casts her arm aside and summons an ice wall, to which you quick step out of the way and attempt to rush her from the side. Your sword meets her hip. She yelps in surprise.

"Huh, you mean business, don't you?"

She grins horribly.

"A business I'd have to take out...!"

She summons icicles that begin to swarm you. Your eyes widen at the sight of them. You avoid the incoming barrage of stabbing icicles by pushing back.

Signora grins sadistically. Spiky wheels of ice chase after you at overwhelming speeds. You fend off one on your right but to your left was another that got too close. Your blade locks with its edge. You grit your teeth and push forward, finally taking out the second ice wheel. It was then it hit you, you begin feel cold, almost shivering. Was it your Cryo? No. To your memory you've never felt this cold from your own ice, it must be La Signora. She wears a twisted grin.

"What, are you feeling a little cold? Aw. Run back to Liyue where you can bask in the warmth of your little throne..."

She snaps her fingers. From out the air, ice shards swarm you. They instantly begin to try and impale. With simple movements like moving your arms and legs out of the way, you dodge most, with only one just grazing your cheek.