SAGAU but with Scheming Creator!Reader Impostor AU [PT. 4]
Note on this chapter: manipulative!reader!creator is downgrading themselves just for shit and giggles
The pursuit went on for such a long time that you could nearly make out the silhouette of the sun in the distance. As soon as those who were chasing you received notice directly from the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, they immediatelyĀ gave up and stopped their search of you.
You do suppose that they are all present at the place where Zhongli is enjoying himself while slowly and sweetly tending toĀ their beloved creator.
It wouldn't even be a surprise if they started chasing after you once more at this point. But not with the intent to destroy you; rather, to capture you and adore you.
You did notice that Zhongli caught the crystal tear that you let out when you were preparing to leave the place, so it wouldn't be hard for him to convince everyone that the creator who is enjoying their time in your own throne is a fake.
Zhongli may give off the impression that he is a nice and compassionate man; however, this outward demeanor belies a murderous nature that he possesses.
Even if he has the ability to disguise himself as a mortal, he will never be able to conceal the fact that he went on a murderous rampage during the archon war.
You can't help but be reminded of the way he looked at you that night, and it's probably only a matter of time until he makes another attempt to see you once more.
āHah. What a possessive bunch,ā You mumbled under your breath as you tucked a strand of hair behind your ear.
You let out a contented sigh as you take in the sound of the birds chirping and begin to hum a tune as the grass gently caresses your feet as you stroll.
The rush of adrenaline that you experienced while you were always on the verge of dying away has not yet completely left your system.
The landscape in and around Liyue is breathtaking. In point of fact, it is the excellent nation in which to frolic about under the bright stars while being hunted like a rabbit.
Hours passed and the sun is almost blinding as you stood once again on top of the Guyun Stone Forest.
You are quite a distance away from the Crux Fleet, which isĀ in the middle of the ocean; even so, this is precisely where you need to be.
Even if you have the ability to immediately teleport to Inazuma, you are not so ungenerous as to deny them the opportunity of offering you a very friendly greeting.
Exciting, isn't it? Once you arrive, will you be greeted with warm pleasantries, or will the sharp and icy blades stab you in the chest first?
From your vantage point on the stone, you surveyed the area below in the ship and noticed that they were making preparations to depart.
You are aware that Beidou is a rather laid-back individual, but there is no doubt that the other people who are boarding the ship are already aware of an imposter who is traveling across the nation of Liyue.
Thus, you used some of your spare time to search for materials that could be used to fashion something that could conceal your upper body while also not drawing too much attention to itself.
Although you prefer to be undisguised just for the sake of taunting everyone, you still need to reach Inazuma.
You canāt have them throwing you off the ship now, can you? Or maybe you do? There are countless possibilities, and all of them are very exciting to experience.Ā
Simply taking in the sight of their enchantingly furious faces is enough to satiate your insatiable need for amusement.
You let out a bored sigh as you tugged the veil down slightly, just enough to cover your chin. At that moment, you caught a glimpse of Kazuha sitting by the edge, his stature facing you, his head slightly tilted upwards, and his eyes closed as if trying to enjoy the breeze coming to him before it disappeared.
He exudes an air of tranquility, much like Venti did in Windrise.
Your lips begin to twitch into a smile as an idea race through your head.
In an instant, you found yourself high above the clouds and falling directly towards the ship. Since you are aware that someone will catch you, you aren't really experiencing any fear at this point.
The boy who had been sitting there quietly all of a sudden rose up and leaped up, giving the impression that he was actually aware of it and was very muchĀ ready to catch you.
The veil fluttered wildly, paired with the boyās clothes dancing in the air because of the strong wind.Ā
You could feel the anemo vision trembling and a wind coming from the boy swirling and grasping you.
All visions in the area resonated with your aura and blazed brilliantly, as if they were aware you were in danger.
You felt warm hands heldĀ your body, and the creaking sound of the wood reminded you that you had already landed.
There were a number of gasps that could be heard, and shortly after that, the sound of individuals speaking in low whispers started to permeate the surroundings. However, what attracted your attention was Beidou staring at the vision on her hips in a manner that indicated she was surprised to witness her vision reacting in such a way for the first time.
āIt appears that even the visions are strongly reacting to my presence,ā You thought to yourself, giving a sly grin behind your veil.
After what seemed like an eternity, all of the crew members of the crux were suddenly jolted out of their stupor and realized that someone had just literallyĀ dropped down into their ship from the sky.
They were about to approach you in hopes of interrogating you when Beidou lifted her hand to halt their movement and prevent them from questioning you.
Perhaps she too, is also curious of you.
Maybe if her vision hadn't been constrained by her clothing, it would have made its way over to you by now.
āI havenāt seen the captainās friend smile like thatā I mean, he does smile, but his eyes are literally about to form into a heart shape!ā
āCaptain even forbids us to get close to the mysterious woman. Must be a big shot, huh?ā
āOr maybe itās someone close to the captain. Well, whatever, just donāt disturb the lady. Get back to work!ā
Ā Kazuha gave you a warm smile, who was pressed up against his chest.Ā His hands are firmly gripping you, not the least bit considering releasing their hold on you.
He felt the dull vision stored deep within his pockets burned for a moment as if trying to get out before the feeling went away once he finally caught you.Ā This does nothing but strengthen his belief that you are the person he has been searching for all along.
"The winds have changed," he whispered tenderly as he started to move carefully to the back of the ship where there are fewer people, the genuine smile on his face not wavering even the tiniest bit.
You let out a quiet laugh, and the sound was almost like wind chimes as it reached his ears.
You gave a very tiny cocking of your head to the side, and Kazuha could almost picture your face painted with a kind smile as it always was.
Even though your face is hidden by the veil, he cannot help but feel a fluttering in his chest whenever he considers the possibility that your eyes, which he imagines to be breathtakingly lovely, are fixated on him.
After placing you on the ship's wooden rail, he took your hand in his and planted a passionate kiss on the back of your hand.
āBecause youāre now home, my creator.ā
You gave him a sideways glance while giggling quietly at his antics before responding, "I shall remember this first welcome I have received."
Kazuha blinked, appearing to be puzzled. āMay I ask why?ā
"You were the very first person to greet me when I arrived inĀ this world," You spoke in a quiet voice, and heĀ could detect a trace of melancholy and yearning in your voice.
And finally, you can see that the smile that was plastered on Kazuha's face from the very beginning has begun to waver, almost as if he has come to some kind of understanding.
Thatās right, no one would welcome you, not if you were being accused of being an imposter.Ā
You kept a close eye on him, noticing how his hands clenched into a fist as he observes your tired expression. Even so, he did not display any signs of anger and instead move his gaze at your hands, which appeared to be shaking slightly.
He stood there watching you sigh, without moving as your hands moved to clasp his and slowly uncurled his fist.
"It's not good to harbor hatred in one's heart," You opened his handĀ and made small circles on his palm, as if attempting to calm him down. "You know thatĀ better than I do, Kazuha."
"You are too good for this world, my divine creator," he mumbled, concentrating on the sensation in his palm.
You laughed as you realized Beidou was listening in on your talk from behind a pillar.
You let out a snort. Does she think you can't spot her?
"Teyvat was simply one of the countless stars I have created; it is far from flawless, but it will always be my home."
Kazuha's attention was captured by you as he waited eagerly to hear your tale.
You turned your head to gaze at him from below as you brought your hands to rest on his head and lovingly patted the softĀ locks.
"Just as I desired to feel a sense of belonging in this world, I also hoped that my creations would feel the same way and make this world their homeā" Kazuha misunderstood your heavyĀ sigh as a sign of melancholy. ButĀ you were only tryingĀ to remember the garbage nonsense that the Akademiya scholars had written about you.Ā
You are just that bored and feel like sharing that crap with one of your precious characters.
You spent your nights reading a lot of books about yourself in this world, and every single one of those books is full of meaningless rubbish. Nevertheless, you will settle for whatever you can get your hands on.
If you include a touch of angst and tragedyĀ in your tale, you can instantly raise it to the level of art that it truly deserves to be.
However, for Kazuha and Beidou, who are currently listening in on the story, this is more than a passing feeling of sadness. They have already started to feel depressed in your place.
"When I first created Teyvat, I always made certain that the living beings in the place I created were always happy. They desired something to help them protect themselves while I am not present, so I provided them a vision with a portion of my power."
The Akademiya scholars really are imaginative.
You came to a stop for a moment when you noticed Beidou not far away, caressing the vision on her hip as if it were the finest gift she had ever received.
"I granted and they received; as long as their faces light up with a smile, then I am pleased."
"It's justā I wish I had the strength to go on. I can still do it, but I'll be too weak to even make an appearance. As a result, I vanished from the world to continue meeting their demands,"
Beidou's expression hardened as she came to the realization that while their real creator is experiencing the drawbacks of granting them the power to defend themselves, the fake creator who descended a long time ago is enjoying the benefits that are not supposed to be theirs.Ā
You carried on despite the fact that neither of the other two responded to what you said. "I returned to this world not too long ago," You said as you appeared to be reminiscing about something as you gazed up at the sky.
āIt seems like itās time for me to take a step back and rest,ā You laughed to lighten the mood, but the two people who were listening to your story did not experience any sense of relief as a result of your humor. After listening to your story, their hearts felt even heavier, to the point where it was practically difficult for them to breathe normally.
Youā take a step back and rest? Does this mean that they will never be able to see you again once you have made the decision to eventually depart from the world that you have created?
Beidou was unable to stand it any longer and eventually emerged from her hiding position. As she approached you, she peered at you closely with her brows furrowed and took several significant strides forward.
āIf they ever apologize to you, will you forgive them?ā
You withdrew your hand and placed it on your lap, "Why would I forgive them?"
Beidou and Kazuha blinked at the same time.
"I will never be able to blame them. It is because I was lacking in some way and did not meet their expectations that they even chose to replace me with someone else," As you spoke, you let out a sigh and tugged off the veil that was concealing your upper body. At last, they were able to see the gentle smile of their actual creator, which was directed at them.
How really unfortunate. But they have no right to feel sad, not when you are the one bearing all the suffering of this world, but your people never acknowledged it and instead continued to worship someone who doesn't even do batshit.
Their divine creator is just far too merciful and forgiving of their wrong doings. They are simply far too wonderful to remain in this world, and they do not deserve the favors and blessings you are bestowing upon them.
"Perhaps, I am not a good creator.Ā The people that live in this world deserve the best, and if they can find what they're seeking in the creatorĀ that they've been protecting, then I can't help but just be glad for them.ā
If self-downgrading is an achievement, then you probably wouldāve receive a customized name card for yourself by now.
Kazuha struggled to find his voice before eventually expressing himself. "That is not true; we are the ones who do not deserve you, my divine creator."
"They may have turned their backs on you, but I will stick by your side till the very end of time."
"Kazuha, you are destined for something much more meaningful. If you continue to follow me, you will only harm yourself."Ā You made a motion with your head to indicate that you did not agree, and the youngster quickly kneeled down in front of you.
You heaved a sigh and patted his head. What a well-behaved youngster.
He is someone who obeys his creator solely for the purpose of protecting them, and notĀ like the archons, for the purpose of having the creator all to themselves.
You gave Beidou just a fleeting look, almost as if you were about to ask for her help, and she almost laughed at how adorable you are. It would seem that their creator is even capable of experiencing discomfort when confronted with an act of genuine kindness.
Or, it's possible that you've become so used to being attacked that you've forgotten what it's like to be loved.
The moment Kazuha glanced up at you with his begging eyes, you instinctively covered them with your palm.
āThe sun is bright; you might hurt your eyes.ā
āI think it is lovely,ā Kazuha said with a smile while looking at you even more intently with a thoughtful gaze.
In response, you let out a chuckle as you ruffled his hair in a playful manner. Clearly comfortable, Kazuha let out a contented sigh as he slowly dozed off with his head resting on your lap.
You started mentally counting down from ten while humming a melody to yourself and playing with the lone wandering samuraiās hair in the meantime.
It's only a matter of time before the people who have been hunting you catch up with you in the end.
Teyvat was whispering, you sense the ground to be rumbling.
It seems as though an angry archon is getting closer and closer, and while this won't have any negative effects on you, it will most certainly haveĀ consequences for the individuals he rules.
āYou really did not disappoint me, Morax.ā
To think that he would breach the contract he had with the Tsaritsa only for you, and that he would personally obtain his gnosis back just so that he could see you once more is far more amazing.
Amber eyes that shone brightly and were filled with fixation peered directly at you from a great distance away. The Geo Archon is willing to go to war with another nation simply to be able to have you in his arms.
It's likely that you went too far with your performance, and as a result, you may have caused the Geo Archon to lose their final shred of sanity. But that would just make things even more interesting, right?
You turned your head to stare at the sky, giving him your disapproving glance in response to his obsession on you.
Morax became more cautious with his grip on his weapon as soon as he noticed you looking at him in a manner that conveyed such dissatisfaction.
Simply for your own sake, he has taken this extreme measure. The nation of the Electro Archon is a considerably more hostile one, and although he acknowledges that he also failed his duty to defend you against his people, this does not mean that he will not seize the opportunity to amend his wrongdoings once given the opportunity.
The ground began to violently shake, and even the water in the ocean started to get restless. The area was quickly filled with the sound of a crowd that had gathered along the shoreline.
He is so desperate to get his hands on you that he has even sought the assistance of his adepti.
āShitā prepare to set sail!ā Beidou exclaimed.
You caught his glance, and although if on the surface you appear to be dissatisfied, on the inside you can't help but chuckle at the sight of his face.
"My divine creatorā¦" Because of the look you were giving him, his heart aches, and in an effort to soothe himself, he absentmindedly touched the weapon that you had given him.
You don't have any resentment towards him, do you? As long as you are still alive, he has a chance to make amends and win your forgiveness.
He is eager to do whatever it takes to keep you entertained only so that you will look at him once more.
Morax fixed his hard gaze firmly on you while murmuring something to himself in a darkĀ voice, "...allow me to be selfish."
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