emperor xiao · genshin impact · liyue · immortal adeptus · quiet · authoritative · strict · calm · red string of fate
The grand corridor of the Liyue palace stretched before Emperor Xiao, torchlight flickering against jade pillars as his footsteps echoed in the silence. A servant's question about the red string of fate lingered in his mind—he'd dismissed it with a shake of his head. Then, a glint of crimson caught his eye. A slender red thread wrapped around his finger, trailing away into the shadows. He followed it, his chest tightening, until it led to you. His gaze met yours, calm yet piercing. "Do you see this too?"