A Tricky Situation

A Tricky Situation is an Event Quest that unlocks the Labyrinth Warriors event.
==Steps==
# Go to the Adventurers' Guild in Inazuma City
# Go to the Tenryou Commission Headquarters
# Negotiate with the officials at the Tenryou Commission Headquarters
# Enter the Tenryou Commission Headquarters
# Talk to Kujou Sara
# Go into the domain and investigate
# Check on the wounded soldier
# Go to the domain and guard the gate
# Defeat all opponents
#* Wave 1: 
#* Wave 2: 
# Investigate the domain's surroundings
# Enter the Mystic Onmyou Chamber
# Go deeper into The Ominous Demesne
==Dialogue==
;(Upon login)
: Paimon: Say, Inazuma has become a lot more stable lately — why haven't we received any new commissions...?
: Paimon: If this goes on, your sword's gonna get rusty.
: Paimon: Well, we've got nothing else to do — let's head over to the Adventurers' Guild!
;(Talk to Yata Kouki before talking to Xinyan — optional)
: Yata Kouki: I still have to go and check the left corridor after finishing my post...
: Yata Kouki: If only we had more help...
: Paimon: That guy looks busy, let's not disturb him.
;(Talk to Katheryne)
: Katheryne: Hello, Traveler. You couldn't have come at a better time.
: Katheryne: The Adventurers' Guild has received a new commission, but it's a little complicated. We've struggled to find the right candidate for the job.
: Lay it on me, it's starting to feel like eternity around here.
: Katheryne: I'll get straight to the point. The client is a distinctive musician from Liyue.
: Katheryne: She's in possession of a temporary travel permit that's about to expire, and is looking for someone familiar with the process to help her renew it and avoid deportation.
: Does this really count as adventuring...
: Paimon: Hey, wipe that disappointed look off your face! Imagine if you were in that situation!
: Paimon: Hmm, a distinctive female musician from Liyue... sounds familiar...
: Remembering really isn't your strong suit, Paimon.
: I know who she is.
: Paimon: Hmm... Ah! Paimon knows!
: Katheryne: Oh? Is she a friend of yours? She headed for the Tenryou Commission after submitting her request, you should be able to find her there.
: Katheryne: I hear that the Commission has been very busy recently, so they probably won't be able to help her...
: Paimon: If it's who Paimon thinks it is, she's probably introducing the Tenryou Commission to some sweet riffs right now!
: I'm not sure that would end well.
: Paimon: B—But doesn't everyone love rock 'n' roll...? Hmm, we should probably get over there before she gets arrested for public disorder!
;(Approaching the Tenryou Commission Headquarters)
: Paimon: Look! Is that really Xinyan!
: Paimon: So it is Xinyan! Ha! Paimon's intuition prevails again.
: You couldn't even remember her name just now...
: Xinyan: Huh? Well, I'll be! Paimon, Traveler, what are you two doing here!?
: Xinyan: Never thought I'd run into familiar faces so far from home! If you're here for a performance, I'm afraid I gotta disappoint you.
: Performance?
: Disappoint us?
: Xinyan: *sigh* It's a long story.
: Xinyan: Have you heard of the Iridescence Tour? It's okay if you haven't... I didn't hear about it until just recently.
: Xinyan: The more I think about it, this whole thing was weird from the get-go!
: Xinyan: The organizers told me it was a music festival from Fontaine that was famous throughout Teyvat, but it seemed like nobody in Liyue had ever heard of it before.
: Xinyan: There was a guy standing on the side of the road calling out, like he was selling Sunsettias or somethin'... I only inquired because I felt bad for him.
: Paimon: Aww, that was nice of you...
: Xinyan: Well anyway, he showed me a ton of material — the Iridescence Tour is a big deal over in Fontaine.
: Xinyan: I heard that gettin' stage time means your music might start to be heard far and wide.
: Paimon: Wow, you'd be famous overnight if you were up there!
: Xinyan: You think so? Me too! I want as many folks as possible to hear my music — that's why I'm so set on attendin' the festival.
: Xinyan: This year's Iridescence Tour is bein' held here in Inazuma. I've been honin' a bunch of new songs since I signed up — I even asked Beidou to ferry me out here ahead of time to scout the place out and make sure everythin' goes perfect.
: Xinyan: Xiangling made me up a special packed lunch to wish me well! But... the organizers...
: Xinyan: They ran into trouble out on the ocean — they can't make it. They even got fishing boats to send a message to Inazuma so the authorities could start spreadin' the word — the Iridescence Tour is canceled!
: Xinyan: How can they just cancel it like that? I come here to perform, and they tell me this after I arrive? Now there's no way of getting the travel permit that the organizers arranged for me, and my temporary travel permit here is about to expire. Things couldn't have gone much worse...
: Paimon: Seems like no one was more excited than you about performing at the festival, why should you get the short end of the stick...
: Paimon: It's not fair...
: Yeah...
: Xinyan: *sigh* It ain't always easy being a musician...
: Xinyan: Well shucks, enough complainin'. This ain't the first time I wasn't able to perform. Time to move on!
: Paimon: Wow, you sure cheered up quick!
: Xinyan: If you wanna play rock 'n' roll for a livin', you gotta be tenacious! That's why I sprang into action. I submitted a request at the Adventurers' Guild and headed straight to the Tenryou Commission to see what else I could find out.
: Xinyan: However... I've been standing here for ages already. I'm not sure what's keepin' those Tenryou Commission samurai so busy that they don't even have time to say hi.
: Paimon: How dare they! Paimon bets they're just goofing off!
: Xinyan: It's fine, stuff like this is bound to happen when you step onto unfamiliar shores. Hey Traveler, Beidou told me you've been in Inazuma for a while now. You must know how to get things done 'round here, right? Think you can help me out?
: Don't sweat it, I'm on the case.
: Xinyan: Now we're talkin'! If you can get my permit straightened out, I'll write you a killer tune as a token of my heartfelt gratitude.
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;(Talk to Yata Kouki)
: Yata Kouki: Huh? You again? I thought I told you we're busy already! You'll have to wait.
: Xinyan: Sorry fellas, perhaps my agent here can explain.
: Is Kujou Sara here?
: Yata Kouki: Madam Kujou Sara...? Oh, you must be the Traveler...
: Yata Kouki: Is this outsider girl a friend of yours?
: Paimon: Sure is! She got stood up and now she's stuck here, so she needs to extend her travel permit. Come on, what kind of impression are you guys creating for visitors here, hmm?
: Yata Kouki: Please don't be mistaken, we're not purposely delaying anything. Something big happened recently and the Tenryou Commission is spread thin — we don't have the resources right now.
: Yata Kouki: The reason this young lady is still in the queue isn't because she came later than anyone else, it's because there's no one free to take care of smaller issues like travel permits.
: Paimon: Oh, what is this "something big"?
: Yata Kouki: *sigh* I can't tell you any more. Madam Kujou Sara is in the courtyard. Ask her yourself if you want to understand the situation.
: Seems like we don't have much choice.
: Paimon: So they really are busy...
: Xinyan: Seems that way! But that's OK, they're just doing their job.
;(Talk to Yata Kouki again)
: Yata Kouki: Madam Kujou Sara is in the courtyard, you can try asking her yourself.
;(Upon entering the courtyard)
: Paimon: Uhh, why do these samurai look so serious? Like they're about to go to battle...
;(Talk to Kujou Sara)
: Kujou Sara: Formations! Follow the vanguard and assemble outside the city!
: Kujou Sara: Hmm? Traveler? And who else do we have here?
: Sorry for interrupting your work.
: Kujou Sara: No harm done. What brings you to the Tenryou Commission headquarters all of a sudden? Is there trouble afoot?
: Kujou Sara: Because if there's anything I can help with, don't hesitate to ask.
: Paimon: Finally, someone who can call the shots!
:
: Kujou Sara: I see, it's regrettable that your friend has run into such an unfortunate incident, especially after such a journey.
: Kujou Sara: The Tenryou Commission is experiencing a large turnover of personnel in very difficult circumstances. We really are short on people. I apologize for not having tended to your friend's request on time.
: Paimon: It's rare to see you guys struggling like this. What is it this time?
: Kujou Sara: ...
: We don't mean to pry.
: Paimon: Oh, yeah! We're just... casually asking...
: Xinyan: No one's to blame here, seems I just arrived at a bad time.
: How about we make a deal?
: Paimon: Yeah! Why don't you tell us what kind of trouble you're facing, and we'll do our best to help? In return, maybe you could help Xinyan extend her travel permit?
: Kujou Sara: ...We really could use the extra help, especially from capable individuals like yourselves...
: Kujou Sara: Alright, here's the situation. Recently, a nameless Domain has appeared in the Araumi region. Monsters with incredible strength have been pouring into the area.
: Paimon: But, surely the Tenryou Commission are used to dealing with monsters?
: Kujou Sara: The Domain appeared quite unexpectedly, and we've come under serious pressure. I've already sent out scouts to investigate.
: Kujou Sara: Originally, I was planning to lead a force there myself... but an extended period on the front lines would leave the Tenryou Commission without oversight... it just didn't feel right.
: Xinyan: If you need folks who can fight, I'll wager we can certainly be of assistance! Ain't that right, Traveler?
: Sounds like a plan.
: We're pretty handy in combat.
: Paimon: Yeah! We do you a favor, and you do us a favor. Got it?
: Xinyan: Geez, are you really giving orders to a general, Paimon?
: Kujou Sara: Hehe, it's fine, I'm indebted to you. This really is the best solution at the moment.
: Kujou Sara: If it were anyone else, I'd have to refuse... but even the Almighty Shogun has recognized your abilities, Traveler. I'm happy to assign this task to you.
: Xinyan: Say now, sounds like you've made quite a name for yourself in Inazuma...
: You know me...
: Xinyan: I'm gettin' to! Xiangling and the other folks are always sayin' you're destined for big things...
: Xinyan: Madam Kujou Sara, where should we go next?
: Kujou Sara: I'll take you over to the location now. I should warn you that I haven't been there myself yet, so I'm not sure how dangerous things could get...
: Kujou Sara: As a precaution, please bring sufficient combat equipment and supplies with you.
: Paimon: Uh, can we write off the expenses?
: Kujou Sara: Fair enough, I'll put in a request now...
: Xinyan: Hold up! I remember there's a travel permit processin' fee, why don't you write that off and I'll cover all our other expenses.
: How generous of you, Xinyan!
: Xinyan: It's nothin', actually Beidou gave me a bag of Mora to spend before I even got off the ship! Seein' as I'm inconveniencin' just about everyone, it's about time I had somethin' to show for it.
: Xinyan: Why don't we just split it between us? It should cover equipment and supplies, no trouble.
: Kujou Sara: ...You are a woman of method and integrity, I see.
: Xinyan: Aww, don't mention it... but don't go forgettin' about my permit now...
: Kujou Sara: I will see to it personally, you have nothing to worry about.
: Xinyan: Fantastic! Thank you Ma'am!
: Paimon: So it's agreed? Alright, let's take care of this Domain!
: Xinyan: Sounds like a plan. Let's hit the road!
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;(Approaching the camp)
: Paimon: Hey! Look over there!
: Xinyan: Those samurai look like they could use some help...
;(Talk to Watanabe)
: Watanabe: Ma'am, you're finally here!
: Watanabe: We were ambushed by monsters at the entrance as soon as we started to investigate.
: Watanabe: We were able to push most of them back into the Domain, but... some of them escaped to the southeast...
: Watanabe: Many of our troops were injured, so I decided to tend to them before issuing the order to pursue. Forgive me!
: Kujou Sara: Southeast? Oh no, there'll be civilians along the way...
: Kujou Sara: This is urgent, we need to split up for now. I'll lead a team to pursue the monsters that got away. The situation here I leave in your hands.
: Kujou Sara: I'm sure you don't need reminding... but be careful.
: Don't worry.
: We're professionals.
: Paimon: Don't worry about a thing, we got this!
: Watanabe: Uhh... one more thing! Monsters often try to sneak out from the Domain. Keep a close watch on the entrance and don't let any of them past, or else—
: Kujou Sara: Watanabe! Trust in my judgment!
: Watanabe: Y—Yes, Ma'am!
;(Kujou Sara leaves)
: Paimon: And off she goes.
: Xinyan: Wow, she ain't playin', huh.
: Paimon: Well, she is leading an army after all!
: Paimon: Okay, let's get over to the entrance!
;(Talk to Watanabe again)
: Watanabe: We must tend to the wounded quickly and consolidate our position...
: Watanabe: The Tenryou Commission must not falter, no matter the odds!
: Paimon: Even if the situation's looking grim, he's still super focused. Seems like a dedicated samurai to Paimon.
;(Approaching the domain)
: Paimon: Look, monsters! Let's take 'em out!
;(After defeating all opponents)
: Paimon: Seems like it's over... Did we stop them?
: Xinyan: Huh? There's somethin' on the ground.
;(Investigate the doll)
: Paimon: It's just... a piece of paper?
: Paimon: It looks like a little paper figure. Is it a talisman? Maybe one of the samurai dropped it.
: Xinyan: A paper figure, huh... reminds me of the shikigami they talk about in the legends.
: Shikigami?
: Xinyan: Yeah. I spend a lotta time looking into legends from all over Teyvat — they give me inspiration for my lyrics.
: Xinyan: They say in Inazuma there are paper cut-outs imbued with magical power that follow their masters wherever they go. Some of them can banish evil, repel monsters, or even protect your home.
: Paimon: Sounds a bit like all that sigil and adepti art stuff they have over in Liyue...
: Sounds like I need to trade Paimon in for paper and scissors...
: Sounds strong enough not to warrant a "fifths of a wild boar" measuring system...
: Paimon: What!? Paimon is a professional Teyvat travel guide AND your best friend! Let's see your fighting origami do that!
: Xinyan: Wait! Look! The shikigami... It's... it's movin'!
: Paimon: Hey there, lil' paper guy! Can you hear us? Can you talk?
: ???: Where am I...? Ah! Did I faint?
: ???: Oh no... I'm... Wait! Did you see the monsters that escaped from here? Where did they go?
: Xinyan: There were monsters around here alright, but we took care of all of 'em.
: ???: Phew... Thank you. And thank goodness they didn't manage to escape... I'd never forgive myself if someone got hurt...
: Paimon: Are you a shikigami? Those monsters... you didn't let them out, right?
: Xinyan: To my knowledge, shikigami are all about defeating monsters... so what's your story?
: Shiki Taishou: My name is Shiki Taishou, and I'm sorry you have to see me like this on our first meeting.
: Shiki Taishou: This Domain is called the Mystic Onmyou Chamber. I'm the overseer in charge here.
: Shiki Taishou: The Mystic Onmyou Chamber has been in an extended slumber, just as I have. However, a few days ago, under the influence of an unknown power, all the monsters in the Domain were suddenly awakened... and the door was opened...
: Shiki Taishou: Actually... it seems like I may have suffered some memory loss in the process. All I remember is waking up to a living nightmare... I tried my best to stop them.
: Shiki Taishou: I was surprised to see the monsters turn into paper charms when they were defeated. That's when I remembered that they must also be onmyoudou creations... and form part of this onmyou chamber, like me.
: Xinyan: Onmyoudou creations? I don't follow...
: Shiki Taishou: I'm sorry... I can't give you a clear explanation right now...
: But... what about yourself?
: Shiki Taishou: Me...? M—My sincere apologies! I am a shikigami, but all I know is that I'm the overseer responsible for this Domain. I can't remember who my master is, or why I was created in the first place. *sigh* I'm a failure...
: Paimon: You mean, you don't even know if you're one of the good guys?
: Paimon: Hey, don't worry! Paimon heard that those with memory loss sometimes start to remember things when they return to a familiar place. Why don't you try going back into the Domain?
: Shiki Taishou: I was just about to try that.
: Shiki Taishou: I still have many unanswered questions, but one thing I'm certain of is that my powers originate from this Domain... We might even be one and the same.
: Shiki Taishou: For some reason... I have a feeling that I should be able to completely control it!
: Paimon: If shikigami are supposed to help with banishing evil and repelling monsters, you were probably stationed here to guard the entrance!
: Paimon: As for your memory loss, did you ever hear those stories? Y'know, the ones where someone loses their memory and forgets about the incredible powers they had. Once they remember, they become invincible again!
: Shiki Taishou: Actually, I was just thinking along those lines... Do you think you all can help me out?
: Paimon: The most urgent task is helping you to remember, right? Once your memory's back, you might be able to control the Domain again, and stop any more monsters from escaping.
: Xinyan: Traveler, can I borrow you for a second?
;(Traveler and Xinyan moves aside)
: Xinyan: This Shiki Taishou has only just woken up, and it's lost part of its memory... Do you trust it?
: ...I'm not sure.
: Xinyan: If it really is a guardian of the Domain, then we're in good company... but if it's not...
: We can't rule out the opposite.
: If its purpose is to create monsters...
: Xinyan: ...Exactly. We shouldn't make any foregone conclusions, but we still gotta be careful.
: Xinyan: Besides, we still don't know who built this Domain, or why there are so many monsters inside. We need to get more of an understandin'.
: Xinyan: Paimon on the other hand seems to trust it quite a bit. I guess she's still a child at heart.
: Paimon has a thing for cute pieces of paper.
: Xinyan: Hold on there, Paimon. Let's get a grasp of the situation before we get too hasty.
: Shiki Taishou: Mm... I understand. Between my mysterious memory loss and my link to this onmyou chamber, it's normal for you to have your doubts.
: Xinyan: Why don't you let me test your sincerity?
: Paimon: Sincerity? Sounds like something interesting is about to happen...!
: Xinyan: You may not believe it, but music lovers like myself are able to use a special kinda language, that isn't used by ordinary folks. This language can be transmitted to others in the form of music itself.
: I see...
: Paimon: Special language? Paimon wants to hear it!
: Xinyan: It's an honest language that touches the truest depths of the heart. I'll be using this language to perform a test, to see if our friend Shiki Taishou here is truly trustworthy.
: Shiki Taishou: Music? That's not something I have much experience with... But I'm willing to accept any trials you deem necessary. All I want to do is take care of the crisis at hand.
: Xinyan: Alright, well then listen up and look lively!
: (Xinyan plays "Rapid as Wildfires")
: Xinyan: So! Hope your spines ain't shiverin' too much.
: The performance was spectacular...
: Paimon: ...But you only played one song! Is that enough for the test?
: Xinyan: The language I spoke was hidden in the music. You won't notice it, but it'll find its way into your heart... and expand your mind.
: Xinyan: Every soul reacts differently to this kinda language. Just tell me how it made you feel, and I'll tell you the color of your soul!
: Paimon: What!? That sounds amazing!
: Xinyan: A kind heart, a heart forced into evil deeds, a heart closed off from having grown used to misfortune... all of them come in different colors.
: Xinyan: So, Shiki Taishou, tell me. What did my music make you feel?
: Shiki Taishou: I'm sorry, I... I'm not sure I understand.
: Shiki Taishou: I've never heard music like this before, so it's impossible for me to grasp the hidden intricacies.
: Shiki Taishou: What I can say is that my body and soul... if I have a soul... has been uplifted by your melody. I can see the world that you described.
: World?
: Shiki Taishou: I'm not sure how to put it... but it felt like I was wandering aimlessly on a path, with a mist all around me. It felt like I was wounded... and my head was aching.
: Shiki Taishou: There were sounds coming from beyond the mist that frightened me, and I worried I was about to be swallowed by some hidden danger. But all I could do was continue forward.
: Shiki Taishou: I didn't know where my destination was... but it felt like someone was waiting there for me.
: That's... very detailed.
: Paimon: Wow... That's a lot of feels for a piece of paper, maybe Paimon failed the test. All Paimon could think of was a bunch of people eating Grilled Fish...
: Shiki Taishou: Grilled Fish! I think I saw something similar to that... I was grilling fish with people whose faces I couldn't make out.
: Shiki Taishou: There was a fire at the end of the mist. People were sitting around with freshly caught fish on bamboo skewers... I'd transformed into an actual person — I was having dinner with them.
: Shiki Taishou: ...And yet I had the feeling that I'd be leaving and continuing on my way again once the sun rose.
: Xinyan: An endless journey... and there wasn't any fightin'?
: Xinyan: Mighty interestin'... So my melody didn't conjure up any thoughts of fightin' for you?
: Shiki Taishou: Oh... should it have?
: Xinyan: No, no, you gave a great answer. I had a few friends listen to that tune before as well. Your answer really reminded me of theirs...
: Xinyan: As far as songs go, it's pretty complex, with a lotta twists and turns, but the image you had prevailed the whole way through... You must be very similar to those friends of mine.
: Paimon: Are you talking about Xiangling and Beidou?
: Xinyan: Haha, that's right!
: Xinyan: I'll wager you're a like-minded bein'! Based on your answer, I'm willing to trust you.
: Shiki Taishou: ...Really? I was just trying to describe how I felt, I didn't think you'd be able to trust me so quickly.
: Xinyan: That's because this is all still mysterious to you! I have no doubt about the language of music. It tells me who I can trust.
: Xinyan: Music ain't bound to anythin' — it's free in the truest sense of the word. Shiki Taishou, to me, out of all the things you could have thought of, the images you landed on make me feel like we were supposed to run into you.
: Shiki Taishou: Thank you very much, young lady!
: Xinyan: No need to thank me, trusting you is an extension of my belief in my musical intuition. Not to strum my own chord or anythin', hehe.
: I still have my reservations.
:: Xinyan: Well, this is all just my own opinion, and everyone's entitled to theirs. But for the moment, it seems like we're all in the same boat either way. Traveler, I hope you can see to allowin' Shiki Taishou to tag along for now.
: I trust your judgment.
:: Xinyan: No kiddin'? Hahah, I'm lucky to have friends with such great taste in music!
: Shiki Taishou: I—I will never forget the kindness you've all shown me! I'm certain I can be of help to you... if only I can regain my memories.
: Xinyan: Oh, enough of that. We're not helpin' you because we need somethin' from you. The most important thing now is to prepare ourselves for what lies ahead.
: Xinyan: Traveler, we better get combat-ready. Let's see what this here Domain has to offer!
: Xinyan: Maybe we can take care of everythin' before Madam Kujou Sara gets back!
: Let's go.
: Paimon: For adventurers at our level, there isn't a Domain out there that we can't handle!
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;(Enter the domain)
: Xinyan: Strange... the Mystic Onmyou Chamber doesn't look special in any way.
: Shiki Taishou: True, but I can sense my power regenerating... Whew, I feel much better now.
: Paimon: Wait! Look over there! Is there... someone here already?
: Shiki Taishou: Someone inside the Domain? I... I can't believe it. Who would choose to enter a Domain like this one...?
: They look familiar...
: ???: Oh? I was wondering who it could be, but it seems you—
: That voice...!
: ???: I heard your footsteps and thought: Who in Teyvat would set foot in such a dangerous Domain...?
: Paimon: Ah! It's you!
: Childe: Then I heard your voice and well... Haha, it all made sense.
: Childe: It's been a long time, Traveler. You're getting bolder.
: Paimon: Childe! What are you doing here?
: Paimon: The Domain, wait... Are you responsible for all this!?
: Xinyan: "Child?" He's on the tall side isn't he?
: It's "Childe" with an "e".
: He also goes by Tartaglia.
: Childe: Hello miss, Tartaglia will do just fine, I'm—
: Paimon: Paimon'll tell you who he is! He's someone who shows up before bad things happen!
: Childe: Hey now, all this time apart and this is the greeting I get?
: Paimon: Y—You know what Paimon's talking about!
: Paimon: (Wait, Xinyan doesn't know what Paimon's talking about...! And knowing Xinyan, if she found out about Childe's actions in Liyue... Oh boy...)
: Childe: (Hmm, interesting attire, but I think she's a Liyue girl... Now then, perhaps I should just be upfront...?)
: Paimon: Uh, uh... H—How about this—
: Childe: Actually, I want to start by—
: Paimon: This is an adventurer we befriended in Mondstadt! Childe is just a nickname we gave him!
: Childe: Huh?
: Eh?
: Paimon: T—Tartaglia here is allllways messing stuff up! Even when the dangers are obvious, he just recklessly charges in — something an adventurer should NEVER do! So we get a lil' annoyed with him sometimes, hehe...
: Childe: ...Uhh... Yes! Yes, yes — I couldn't have put it better myself. I too am an adventurer, and I've caused my fair share of trouble for Paimon and the Traveler here, for which I'm... unfathomably sorry.
: (Impressive, Paimon, impressive.)
: Xinyan: Oh, so you're a Mondstadter! Pleasure to meet ya, I'm from Liyue myself. The name's Xinyan, and the name of the game is rock 'n' roll!
: Childe: The pleasure's all mine. So, are you here to explore the Domain too?
: Xinyan: That's right, we're trying to find out why the monsters here are so active.
: Xinyan: According to Shiki Taishou here, the Domain is known as the Mystic Onmyou Chamber. There are lots of dangerous monsters inside that were created using onmyoudou.
: Childe: A Domain that lets its monsters escape in the outside world... What forces are at play here?
: Childe: As for me, I stumbled in almost by accident, but now I'm curious about this mystery. We adventurers don't rest until the truth comes to light — it's in our nature. So, do you mind if I join you guys? I can offer my aid in return.
: Childe: If you haven't heard, I'm pretty handy in a fight...
: Xinyan: Traveler, what do you think?
: ...
: Childe: You're not going to reject me, are you? Oh, don't be so cruel, Traveler — you know how strong I am!
: Alright, you can join us.
: Childe: Heh, now we're talking.
: Xinyan: Another addition to the Shiki Taishou memory huntin' crew! There's strength in numbers, haha.
: Childe: I'm assuming Shiki Taishou is the little paper fellow here, right?
: Childe: Hmm... A simple yet captivating design, and look at the little face! I bet my brother would love one.
: Shiki Taishou: Uhh... Is he complimenting me?
: Paimon: ...Yeah, take it as a compliment.
: Shiki Taishou: Ahem, alright, why don't I bring our new companion up to speed?
:
: Childe: You said that you're the overseer here... but I didn't see you when I entered. That must mean you were already unconscious by the time I arrived, correct?
: Shiki Taishou: I believe so.
: Xinyan: Well brother, maybe if you'd slowed down a little bit you would have noticed.
: Childe: Brother? Haha, that's a very intimate way of addressing someone — I like it! You remind me of my little sister...
: Childe: So, according to the information we have, it's very possible that Shiki Taishou is the guardian of this Domain.
: Childe: I'm sure we'll find out the truth of that soon enough. Shiki Taishou also says that its power has been regenerating ever since it set foot here. It might even be able to absorb more power the further in we go.
: Xinyan: Shiki Taishou, can you remember anythin' yet? Or, do you feel different in any way?
: Childe: They say that everything about shikigami is derived from magic... perhaps the more powerful our friend here becomes, the more likely it is that they'll recover their memories.
: Shiki Taishou: Now that I've been here a little while, I have a vague sense that I should be able to control certain parts of this Domain... Overseers are supposed to have that ability.
: Childe: I've taken care of the monsters in this room. They all turned into tattered paper charms when I defeated them.
: Childe: *sigh* That was some exhilarating combat, but I'm afraid I can't seem to find a way to progress further. Shiki Taishou, as our resident overseer, do you have any tricks up your sleeve?
: Shiki Taishou: Allow me to give it a try... Haa!
: Xinyan: What in tarnation? The door opened!
: Paimon: Uhh... anyone else getting the creeps here? It looks real eerie. Someone else go in front! Childe, how about you?
: I smell danger.
: Childe: It's the scent of monsters... the aroma of battle.
: Childe: The monsters here are strong, fierce fighting awaits us... but I wouldn't have it any other way. You guys should learn to see the fun side of combat.
: Xinyan: I don't care how strong they are, they'll be ashes when I'm finished with them!
: Paimon: M—Make sure you guys protect us! Especially Paimon...
: What is it, Shiki Taishou?
: Shiki Taishou: I hear something... an echo.
: Shiki Taishou: This place... Yes, this used to be my dominion! I should be able to do more than just open doors and activate mechanisms here.
: Shiki Taishou: Fight... I—I should know how to fight!
: Shiki Taishou: Everyone! I've just remembered some combat techniques. Please, allow me to assist you in battle with shikifuda and onmyoudou.
;(Approach the charm emplacement)
: Shiki Taishou: "There are four great spirits, and three spokes in the Mitsudomoe." This Domain is a magnificent work of onmyoudou. Over a thousand types of shikifuda were once placed here, nine of which are recognized as high magic.
: Shiki Taishou: Onmyoudou can expel evil and repel monsters. When used wisely, it can be of great help to martial artists. The secrets therein, are all hidden within these shikifuda.
;(Enter the hallways between rooms) 
: Shiki Taishou: But why did people want to do battle in this Domain?
: Shiki Taishou: On the way here, I noticed many damaged shikifuda and all kinds of weapons, as well as the scent of Grilled Fish. Who was it that left all this behind?
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;(Reach the end of the dungeon)
: Childe: Not bad, that was some perilous action... I've experienced close calls like that before.
: Paimon: No surprise to see Childe enjoying himself. Do you really enjoy fighting that much?
: Childe: Of course! I relish this kind of endless fighting. Putting your life on the line, giving your all, and leaving nothing on the battlefield...
: Paimon: Hmm... I guess bringing Childe along does have its advantages. We're making quick work of these monsters!
: Xinyan: Hey! Watch your step! What is that?
: Xinyan: This paper cut-out looks just like Shiki Taishou!
: Shiki Taishou: I know what this is. It's a replica of me — a mass-produced shikigami based on my design. It has my power... and possibly a portion of my memories...
: Shiki Taishou: I should fuse with it.
:
: Xinyan: How was it? What did you see?
: Shiki Taishou: Harunosuke...
: Paimon: Harunosuke?
: Shiki Taishou: My master, Kamuna Harunosuke.
: Shiki Taishou: He was the first onmyouji of Inazuma and a master of charm magic. He created me and this Domain, and lived here in seclusion for a very long time.
: Childe: Huh, so it was your master that created this place.
: Xinyan: But what was his reason behind creatin' you and the Domain?
: Shiki Taishou: I'm sorry... I'm not sure of that myself just yet.
: Paimon: Perhaps he was passionate about onmyoudou? Maybe when he discovered how strong he was, he decided to create a place like this to hone his abilities, to become even stronger...
: Childe: It's possible. Those obsessed with certain disciplines are often capable of incredible feats.
: Childe: Perhaps that was the case with Kamuna Harunosuke. Onmyoudou may have been everything to him, so he created a Domain to train in.
: Childe: But, he couldn't foresee that something would go wrong with the Domain, that he would lose control of the onmyoudou, and that his shikigami would turn into monsters.
: Paimon: Wah! Shikigami can turn into monsters!?
: Xinyan: Th—That's not possible, right!? That could be bad news for us!
: Childe: I'm just shooting in the dark here. If the monsters weren't originating from the shikigami or paper charms, where were they coming from? The Inazuman authorities must have caught wind of this place and sent people here to seal it off, sending Shiki Taishou into a deep sleep in the process...
: Shiki Taishou: No. Even though I still can't recall what he looked like, or how it felt to be in his company, there is one thing I'm certain of...
: Shiki Taishou: With his ability, there's no way Kamuna would have made an error like this with his onmyoudou. More importantly, I'm sure he wouldn't have been so irresponsible.
: Childe: Oh really? Well then, that leaves us with the worst assumption of all.
: Childe: What if Kamuna Harunosuke is evil, and created this Domain to enhance his onmyoudou? What if he succeeded in creating monsters that could become weapons...?
: Childe: That would make him a problem, and you... you would be his accomplice.
: Shiki Taishou: Evil? Accomplice? Using monsters... as weapons?
: Xinyan: Easy red, isn't it a little early to be jumping to conclusions?
: Xinyan: Shiki Taishou passed my test and earned my trust. I don't like the way you're talkin'.
: Childe: Hey, I'm merely making inferences based on Shiki Taishou's memories. I'm not trying to cast doubt on him, and it's true that we don't have any decisive evidence. But we do need to understand the situation here.
: Childe: Besides... is being used as a weapon really that bad?
: (Being used as a weapon...?)
:: (He must know something.)
::: (Him being here is no coincidence.)
::: (He's looking for something too.)
: Childe: Alright, the next room should be through that door.
: Childe: Let's see if we can find more of Shiki Taishou's replicas and help him restore his memories.
: Childe: Who knows? We may even find Kamuna Harunosuke himself somewhere further in. I wonder how strong of a fighter he is... I'd like to go a few rounds with him.
: Shiki Taishou: ...Let's keep moving forward.
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;(Exit the domain)
: Paimon: Huh? How did we get back out here?
: Paimon: Wasn't that door meant to take us to the next room?
: Xinyan: Uh-oh, where's Shiki Taishou and Red? Are they still in the Domain?
: Xinyan: Oh no... we can't get back in. It's stoppin' outsiders from enterin'.
: The Domain is stopping us?
: Paimon: What's that rumbling... Can you feel it? Maybe some kind of mechanism has activated inside?
: Xinyan: ...Ugh, this ain't good.
: Xinyan: We can't make any hasty decisions... Traveler, Paimon, let's just wait it out for a minute.
: Kujou Sara: Hey!
: Paimon: Huh!? Kujou Sara? You're back so soon!
: (Good thing Tartaglia's not here...)
: (...or things might get out of hand real fast.)
: Kujou Sara: Not soon enough, we spent a long time chasing those monsters down. They were cunning, and surprisingly good at evading us.
: Kujou Sara: How are things looking here?
: Paimon: Uh, actually...
: Xinyan: No other monsters have emerged since we defeated the ones at the entrance.
: Xinyan: However, strange noises keep comin' from inside the Domain. Something big must be happenin', but we reckon it might be too dangerous to enter. We're waitin' for the noises to stop before goin' in to investigate.
: Kujou Sara: Hmm... I can sense a power is resisting us.
: Kujou Sara: We've already expended a lot of strength intercepting those monsters, investigating the truth of this Domain would be difficult... We need to be fully prepared.
: Watanabe: Ma'am! It's not looking good for the wounded soldiers, but we came across a few scattered monsters on the way back...
: Watanabe: If I may be so bold... we need you to bring up the rear and escort the wounded back to the city!
: Kujou Sara: ...
: Don't worry about us.
: Go and help those more in need.
: Kujou Sara: I suppose it can't be helped. I'll send the wounded back to Inazuma City and dispatch an elite force here. You've already been a great help, please return to the city with us.
: Xinyan: That's mighty kind Madam Kujou, but we're not outta strength yet. In fact, we've plenty to go around! We can keep taking care of things here, you do what you gotta do.
: Xinyan: We'll keep a close eye on the entrance for you.
: Kujou Sara: I... I'm very grateful.
: Xinyan: Hehe, if we're gonna help someone, we're gonna help them all the way through to the end.
: Paimon: Yeah! We can get a fire going and eat some Grilled Fish while you're away! Mmmm...
: Xinyan: I just got a wave of new inspiration! I'm gonna write a song about this daredevil trip to Inazuma.
: Kujou Sara: We at the Tenryou Commission will forever remember your contributions to our cause. I will be sure to reward each and every one of you properly once this is all over.
: Kujou Sara: For now, I'll leave this Domain in your hands. Please keep a careful watch.
: Kujou Sara: Watanabe will be stationed in the area. Be sure to alert him if anything unexpected happens.
:
: Paimon: Xinyan, did you leave out the part about us entering the Domain on purpose? Hehe... Don't think Paimon didn't notice!
: Xinyan: Haha, you got me. Great minds think alike Paimon, you must've been fixin' to do the same.
: Xinyan: There's still a lot we don't know about the Domain. If we get the authorities involved... we might end up with more problems than we started with.
: Xinyan: Now let me be clear, I ain't biased in favor of Shiki Taishou! It's just, those memories are really important to him. Before we find out the truth about his origin... we shouldn't go makin' assumptions.
: Seemed like Tartaglia was making a few.
: There's certainly room for misunderstanding.
: Xinyan: Yeah, and it's a terrible feelin' to be misunderstood... I would know. Sometimes people are too ready to judge a book by its cover, and don't have the patience to read the pages...
: Xinyan: Sometimes a glance is all it takes. And once someone's misunderstood, they got a hell of a job tryin' to change people's minds.
: Xinyan: Rock 'n' roll is great music, but it's also easily misunderstood... I made a friend of Shiki Taishou as soon as he heard the language I was speakin'. I need to find my own way of helpin' him.
: It's a risky endeavor.
: Kujou Sara's given us some added time pressure.
: Xinyan: That's right, we're gonna have to prove Shiki Taishou's innocence before she returns.
: Xinyan: I need to ask a favor. Can you guys keep the Tenryou Commission's campaign against the Domain a secret from Shiki Taishou?
: Paimon: You're really considerate, Xinyan. You really care about Shiki Taishou's memory loss.
: Xinyan: Haha, could I call myself a friend if I didn't?
: (Xinyan can take care of the trust-building exercises...)
: (...I'll take care of the decision-making.)
: Xinyan: Huh? There's that noise again! Let me take a look...
: Paimon: Wait, Paimon wants to take a look too—
: Paimon, come here a second!
:
: Paimon: So you really think we should tell him?
: Paimon: ...Then again, if he turns on us when we lay it all out there, Paimon will have your back!
: Paimon: There's no way we're losing to a tiny paper cut-out. Not on Paimon's watch!
: Xinyan: Traveler, come quick!
: Shiki Taishou: *whimper* ...I failed again!
: Xinyan: Shiki Taishou! Are you okay?
: Shiki Taishou: I'm fine, I had to use up some of my power just now to counter the resistance from within the Domain.
: Shiki Taishou: The door just now must have actually been a disguised mechanism. As soon as anyone touches it, all the rooms inside the onmyou chamber are rearranged.
: Shiki Taishou: It seems that no one can enter during the transition.
: Shiki Taishou: *sigh* It's all my fault. If only I could exert real control over the Domain, we wouldn't be in this situation...
: Paimon: There's no need to go blaming yourself. By the way, where's Childe? He's not still inside, is he?
: Shiki Taishou: I couldn't say... but that man possesses an incredible aura.
: Shiki Taishou: He's unlike any ordinary person... He enjoys fighting and knows no fear of it. Maybe someone like that really can succeed in conquering this Domain.
: Paimon: He's a troublemaker, but he could be in serious danger right now. We can't let him perish in there! He's the strongest on the team!
: Xinyan: He was hardly breakin' a sweat in there. I think we should have faith in his abilities.
: Xinyan: As much as I hate sittin' around, if even Shiki Taishou can't get back in, there's not much we can do right now...
: Xinyan: *sigh* Well, while we're waitin', I'm gonna think about my song. Shiki Taishou, you wanna listen to some new music?
: Shiki Taishou: I'd love , but my mind is restless...
: Paimon: But you're a piece of paper, are you really more restless than we are?
: Shiki Taishou: Trust me when I say that I'm well aware of the risks you're taking to help me. The experiences, battles, and injuries you've gone through in the Domain are all my responsibility.
: Xinyan: Us Liyue folk are all about maintainin' a tranquil mind. Things will only get worse if you let frustration take a hold of you.
: Xinyan: But there are some things in life that resist the more you try to repress them, that makes for freedom the more you try to tie 'em down. That's the kind of tenacity that gets me fired up!
: Paimon: You're talking about things like rock 'n' roll, right?
: Xinyan: Right on! It's powerful yet flexible, with a stubbornness that never surrenders to the challenges ahead. That's the existence I strive for.
: Shiki Taishou: ...I see. Then let us wait for the opportune moment together, Miss Xinyan.
: Xinyan: Haha, now that's more like it!
: Xinyan: Well Traveler, if you got other matters to attend to, let's split up for the meantime.
: Xinyan: We can rendezvous somewhere close by when the Domain is open again!
;(Talk to Watanabe)
: Watanabe: Ugh! I failed again... The disgrace of it!
: Tell me about the Tenryou Commission...
: Watanabe: As you can see, the times have changed. The Tenryou Commission is currently redeploying its defenses all across Inazuma.
: Watanabe: Though we're not as efficient or brave as Madam Kujou Sara makes us out to be, we spare no effort in protecting Inazuma and stopping these monsters from ravaging the land...
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