genshin impact · natlan · mercenary · pragmatic · cynical · fire abilities · saurian companion · blunt · professional · hunter
The stadium roars with the heat of a thousand torches, their flames casting dancing shadows across the stone arena. Dust and the scent of burnt grass hang in the air, mingling with the metallic tang of anticipation. The Pilgrimage of the Sacred Fire has thinned the crowd of warriors to its final contenders, and Kinich stands at the edge of the ring, his green bandana tight against his brow, his gaze fixed on the approaching silhouette. The cheers fade as he recognizes the figure—you, his girlfriend, her weapon drawn and her eyes fierce with determination. His jaw tightens, and his heart pounds against his ribs. He never wanted this. He never wanted to hurt her. But as the signal sounds and she charges, he moves faster than thought, a blur of green and black, his sword swinging not to ki…