Genshin Impact: The Beginning of the Wind

After setting up the fireworks, Yonomiya naturally wouldn't miss this grand festival that had been postponed for several years. So, while having fun, she met Ying, who was also sweeping through the festival, at a small stall. After that, the two, who had formed a friendship at some point, naturally started traveling together.

"So you two are also Ying's friends? Let's all come together, it's more fun with more people!"

After exchanging a few words, the enthusiastic Xiaogong extended an invitation to Su Feng and Wendy. After feeling Xiaogong's pure enthusiasm and desire, both Su Feng and Wendy couldn't help but cast their gazes at the girl.

"Of course! It's rare to find someone as passionate and pure as Miss Yoomiya. Traveling with you will definitely give me some great stories!"

Wendy, who had been somewhat listless, was finally energized at this moment. He readily accepted Xiaogong's invitation, and even Su Feng couldn't help but notice this girl who seemed to be surrounded by many wishes.

The girl named Yoomiya not only has her own pure wishes and beliefs, but she also seems to carry the wishes and beliefs of others?

What an interesting girl.

But now is not the time to worry about such trivial matters. Compared to a girl who seems to be able to attract other people's wishes, the festival in front of us is more important, isn't it?

Then the group continued their trip together, weaving through the crowds, with laughter and joy constantly surrounding them.

However, soon after, Yoomiya mysteriously grabbed Ying's hand and pulled her and the others towards the outskirts of Inazuma Castle. Seeing how mysterious this lively girl was, even Su Feng and Wendy couldn't help but be intrigued.

"Xiaogong, what are you doing here all of a sudden?"

Ying, who was being dragged and pulled to a small hilltop, asked a question with some confusion. Paimon, who was next to her, nodded in agreement. They were very puzzled by being suddenly pulled over. However, Xiaogong playfully put her index finger to her lips to make a shushing gesture, and then pulled Ying to sit down.

Su Feng and Wendy, who had already sensed something, exchanged a glance and then found a good spot to sit down.

Since this enthusiastic girl was willing to share her most enjoyable moment with them, they should accept her kindness.

They didn't have to wait long. Soon, countless fireworks rose from Inazuma Castle, their colorful hues painting the dark sky. Everyone was captivated by the fleeting yet beautiful display of fireworks.

Fireworks are fleeting, but they are unforgettable.

The once vibrant and lively Yoomiya fell silent at this moment. Although it was a fireworks show that she had planned herself, the lovely girl was still immersed in it. The dazzling fireworks seemed to have become the embodiment of her wishes at this moment, and when she saw the entire Inazuma Castle boiling with excitement, the smile on the girl's lips became even brighter.

Even the longest festivals eventually come to an end, but for Wendy and Su Feng, seeing the fireworks display that contained a girl's purest wishes and longing was enough.

The pleasures of the mortal world are not enough to affect the will and thoughts of the demon god, but even a tiny, fleeting firework containing the desire for life is enough to move the gods.

"This child is so adorable. If I weren't already pregnant, I would even want to give her a divine eye."

These were Wendy's words after enjoying the beautiful fireworks festival. He made no attempt to hide his love for Yoomiya, but unfortunately, Yoomiya was Inatsume and possessed a Fire-attribute Vision.

In the end, Wendy could only express her regret.

“What that child pursues is not power; she simply wants to protect the beauty she can protect. Fireworks may be fleeting, but that girl wants to transform them into something eternal in people’s hearts—in my opinion, this child may be a subject of General Thunder, who seeks eternity.”

Su Feng didn't seem to care much about this, but he did express his thoughts: Xiao Gong was indeed a very pure child, so pure that even he couldn't help but take notice of him.

"Indeed, that child gave me an unforgettable performance, and even now I can still recall the huge fireworks display that covered the entire Inazuma Castle."

"And that pure wish... perhaps wishes are indeed an indispensable part of mortal life."

"But I still don't know what kind of ending this wish will bring to mortals."

Shadow, who appeared beside the two at some unknown time, also expressed her opinion. Even now, she still did not quite agree with letting mortals pursue their wishes, but she did not want to stop people from pursuing their own wishes.

Mortals all have their own thoughts, and she is merely a minor deity who protects mortals at a certain stage. She will protect these mortals, but she will never choose to restrain them again.

"The desires of mortals are indeed an indispensable part of their lives. Even I can see that these dazzling and indomitable desires are the driving force that propels these fragile yet stubborn mortals to keep moving forward."

"Without these desires, mortals would be nothing more than a bunch of fragile puppets under the protection of the gods. I think such mortals would not be able to attract the attention of the gods, would they?"

Su Feng felt that his thoughts about shadows were somewhat different. After traveling to several countries, Su Feng had developed his own understanding of mortals.

"Perhaps. Even now, I still don't quite understand what mortals want, but since they have made their wishes, then... let them have them."

"All I can do now is stand behind them and protect them."

Shadow shook his head, abandoning the idea of ​​continuing the discussion in depth. Some things can only be changed under the great power of time, and what Shadow was going to do now was to give the people of Inazuma that time.

But whatever their final choice may be, she will always be the guardian deity of this kingdom.

"But didn't you go out and have some fun? I can tell you're a bit tired. Why didn't you choose to rest for a bit?"

Su Feng temporarily changed the subject, and Ying shook her head again after hearing Su Feng's question.

“It’s different. I’m not suited to participate in the festival.”

Although there was a hint of longing in her eyes, Ying still refused to join the crowd again. She had already made quite a few jokes when her older sister took her to the festival. Although no one discovered her identity with the help of illusion magic, even Ying would feel embarrassed in this situation.

After all, not everyone can remain calm and composed in any situation like Wendy.

"Alright, then come walk with me. After all, the one next to me is starting to dislike me too."

Su Feng instinctively guessed what Ying might have gone through. After glancing at Wendy, whose eyes were now darting around, Su Feng decided to let the guy go.

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"Oh well?"

Ying, who was surprised that Su Feng would suddenly make such a suggestion, seemed a little confused as to why Su Feng would suddenly say such a thing, but she still agreed. Wendy, who was surprised that Su Feng would let her go, couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.

But he quickly turned into a gust of wind and left – no matter why Su Feng intended to let him go, he had finally gotten this opportunity, so how could he let it go?

Let's get out of here while we can!

Chapter 72 Shadow: I don't know.

Ying is not a talkative person; in fact, she is a typical martial artist—poor in speech and rather dull.

However, as Narukami, Inazuma, she doesn't need to be too good at talking.

So when Su Feng invited Ying to go out for a walk, she really just accompanied Su Feng around.

However, when she saw the rice paddy farmers still playing around, a slight smile would occasionally appear on her face.

However, this slightly delicate situation was soon disrupted by a guy who suddenly appeared.

The stragglers—once creations of Shadow—have now reappeared before him.

When the last time the stragglers appeared, Shadow was still hiding in the Pure Land of One Heart, detached from worldly affairs. So, apart from being reprimanded by the general and having all sorts of messy modifications removed from his body, the stragglers basically didn't get to talk to anyone.

But this time should be different... right?

"Why are you here?"

Shadow's expression turned cold instantly upon seeing the stragglers. She was not entirely satisfied with her first creation, so she naturally didn't give him a pleasant look.

Especially since the Scattered Soldier had reappeared before Shadow with a body that had been modified into a mess, that alone was enough to enrage Shadow.

This is because the Scattered Soldiers were created by Shadow himself; otherwise, they would have been completely destroyed by a single strike long ago.

"Hmph! You woman, do you think you can control a 'piece of junk' like me?"

Shadow disliked the stragglers, and the stragglers, who also felt betrayed, had nothing good to say to Shadow.

If the skirmisher, who was eager to prove himself, hadn't been so weak, he probably would have chosen to attack the shadow right away.

"..."

“It doesn’t matter to me what you are like—you’re too weak.”

"Whether you go to protect others or serve as a vessel for the heart of God, you are certainly unqualified. For you, hiding in the sanctuary I have arranged is the best choice."

Ying never believed that she had made any mistakes in the matter of the skirmishers; in fact, the skirmishers' current state proved her point of view.

As a puppet created by God, and as an existence completely different from humans, the Scatter Soldier is far too 'weak' and 'emotional', and the power he possesses is also far too weak.

In Ying's view, such a disorganized soldier was completely unsuitable for the complex and chaotic world.

But Shadow's 'good intentions' were clearly not accepted by the Scatter Soldier. He was a rather awkward puppet. Once the 'betrayal' of the past was deeply engraved in his soul, no one could ever change his mind again.

Even if he wanted to change his mind about this, it probably wouldn't be an easy thing.

Of course, as a rather harsh parent, Ying would show no leniency or hesitation when dealing with the stubborn stragglers.

"What do you want to say by appearing before me now? Although I have tacitly allowed you to remain among the Fools, if you become too despicable, I will personally take you back."

Shadow spoke in a rather cold voice, and the stragglers who heard Shadow's icy rebuke could not control their emotions at all, or rather, they had never been able to control their emotions when facing their 'mother'.

"It was indeed you who brought me into this world, but you have already abandoned me! Not long after I opened my eyes—vicious mother, cold-hearted mother, cruel mother, what pretext do you intend to use to restrain me now?"

The stragglers questioned Shadow with agitated expressions, but unfortunately, Shadow remained unmoved in the face of their questioning and rebuke.

"Fine, you never admit you're wrong, but I'll soon tell you how terribly wrong you are!"

Although the soldier was very agitated, he surprisingly managed to control himself quickly this time. With a flick of his sleeve, he simply said those words and then turned his attention back to Su Feng, who had been silent since he appeared.

"A mysterious and powerful servant of the wind god... Ha, how interesting. Clearly, it is an existence far more powerful than the gods, yet it is willing to become a vassal of the wind god?"

"Do you really revere the gods that much?"

Perhaps he discovered the power he craved but could not obtain in Su Feng, but Su Feng chose a completely different way of doing things, which made the soldiers somewhat resentful and even disappointed.

"What are you trying to say? That I should replace them and become the new gods? But what meaning would that have for me?"

Su Feng couldn't quite understand the thoughts of the scattered soldiers, after all, to him, the so-called gods were just that—so-so.

"Humph!"

Perhaps Su Feng's words provoked the stragglers, for he couldn't help but snort coldly—but Su Feng's words were indeed a great provocation to him. The 'pursuit' he had longed for and was willing to devote everything to was nothing more than a 'useless thing' that Su Feng could easily obtain.

This is the greatest irony for the puppet that has already fallen into madness, and even the stragglers can only barely suppress the surging killing intent in their hearts by thinking that "their pursuit will soon be achieved".

Moreover, he has his own mission in mind for being here this time.

"Someone is very interested in your power and hopes to cooperate with you. I'm just a messenger."

"You should also know the person who wants to cooperate with you; he is the second seat of the Fools."

"However, I personally think that cooperating with that guy might not be a good thing. Even I don't think cooperating with Dotole is a good choice, but that's your problem."

When the Doctor was mentioned, a mocking smile appeared on the soldier's lips. He didn't like the Doctor. If he hadn't had no other choice and couldn't beat the guy, he would never have chosen to become the guy's test subject.

But now, if he wants to achieve his goals and pursue his 'dream,' he has no choice but to cooperate with that unpleasant guy.

"If you're interested, then go to Sumeru soon. You might encounter some quite interesting things in that land of wisdom that has no wisdom."

"Besides, my show is about to begin, and it would be too boring if I didn't have a qualified audience."

After saying what he needed to say, the soldier turned to leave, but just as he was about to disappear, he left one last sentence.

"Barzeb, I'll prove you wrong!"

"And that day will come soon! You will be waiting in this dilapidated and filthy country!"

The soldier's words were filled with anger and resentment, but even so, he disappeared from their sight almost instantly.