Genshin Impact short video: The death sentence at the start terrifies Fou.

[Xingqiu: I never expected the truth to be so heavy]

[Funinga: It turns out it wasn't an impersonation, but rather a way to prevent others from forgetting this name]

Funina's inner thoughts: Oh no, I think I've wronged a good person again.

[Araki Ichito: So that's how it was. I guess I misunderstood him earlier?!]

【Kaedehara Manyo: For a friend, you even gave up your own name?】

【elf:...】

[Shikanoin Heizang:...]

[Scattered soldier: Pshaw, boring! Blame it on your own weakness!]

In the video, Stanley finally discovered the three people eavesdropping, though perhaps he had already noticed them.

But some things are hard to say without the help of alcohol.

"How long are you guys going to keep eavesdropping?"

Chapter 48: Barbara's Most Unbearable Episode

Paimon: "Oh no! He found out!"

Since we've already been discovered, it's not a good idea to continue eavesdropping. We might as well take this opportunity to bring things up openly.

The traveler rose and went to Stanley's table, sitting properly opposite him.

Just as Wendy was about to sit down, Stanley confronted the three of them, clearly indicating that he didn't want to share this matter publicly.

"Let's go! Don't ask anything, just let me have some peace and quiet..."

Paimon: "But..."

Stanley again gave them the order to leave, "Get out! Don't make me say it a second time!"

At this awkward moment, Jack happened to appear and broke the deadlock.

He ran in excitedly, wanting to share his joy with everyone.

"Honor Knight, Wendy, and Paimon! Great, you're all here!"

He must have run here, he was still a little out of breath, "I've been looking everywhere for you! I've come to thank you, thanks to you for finding me the sword and shield, my parents have given their consent!"

Wendy: "Oh? Really?"

"Really! They even said they'd pay to have the 'Sword of Glorious Courage' and the 'Shield of Radiant Will' repaired so I can take them with me on my journey!"

Wendy was happy for him too. "That's great, Jake. Are you leaving Mondstadt to embark on a journey across Teyvat?"

Jack scratched his head sheepishly: "No, I'm not leaving now. With my current abilities, I'm afraid I can't go very far. Besides, I want to hear more of Mr. Stanley's story. Hehe, after all, he's the starting point of my dreams."

However, Stanley had been pretending to be drunk ever since Jack came in, and hadn't said a word the entire time.

"See you tomorrow, sir. Tell me some more stories when you're sober, okay?"

After Jack finished speaking, he left first.

[Araki Kazuto: He was so cocky just now, how did he suddenly get drunk?]

[Hiruzen: He's probably too ashamed to face Jack, after all, those two weapons were just a bluff for him.]

[Tinari: That kid idolizes him, but seeing him like this, so dejected, I'm afraid it would hurt him.]

[Jack: Yay! My parents finally agreed to let me go on an adventure!]

[Bennett: I'm infected by your enthusiasm, Jack! (Thumbs up) Why don't you join Bennett's Adventurer's Creed? It would be even better if you could come and rescue me at the Temple of the Thousand Winds while you're at it!]

Fischl: I'm here...

[Eileen: That's great, Jack! I'm so happy for you. I'll work even harder on the training dummies!]

[Furina: Why a wooden stake?]

[Ying: Of course, it's the wooden stakes where you can show off your skills!]

In the video.

Stanley only called Jack's name twice as a formality after Jack left.

Wendy reminded him, "Jack has left."

Stanley still looked dejected. "Really... Well, thank you for not revealing my secret."

Wendy: "Suddenly facing reality? This isn't like you at all."

Stanley: "I...I didn't even dare to look at him. His passion for adventure is pure and unadulterated. I'm a tired, useless conman, but that kid is a shining newcomer, and I can't ruin his dream."

Seeing his expression, Paimon couldn't help but offer words of comfort: "You can't really call him a fraud, can you? Because Stanley's adventure stories and experiences are all true."

"Story? Experience? Hmph... forget it."

Stanley sighed. "Actually, by now, my memories of the adventure and of Stanley are hazy. That's my biggest secret, my biggest fear."

"Over the years, I've lived for his story, but I can't remember his personality, his life anymore. Hahaha..."

[Higgin: Humans are indeed very interesting, yet difficult to understand]

[Navigette: Over the years, he has long forgotten himself, and now he has almost forgotten Stanley. The only way he can feel better is by constantly playing Stanley.]

[Funinga: This feeling is really tiring]

Charlotte: Lady Frynn seems to know a lot about this.

[Furina: (Surprised) Ahem, I meant the drama, the drama]

In the video.

Stanley continued to blame himself, "The only thing I can't forget is that he died in the windless, desolate sea; the wind cannot take his soul away!"

Ying: "It seems his life has been overwhelmed by guilt."

Wendy: "Yes, that's right. The real Stanley, in his memory, is no longer even that vibrant friend. Instead, he is forever frozen in the image of a scarred warrior, binding his entire life."

Stanley: "I'm old. No matter how unwilling I am to let go, I can't hold onto much... I'm so useless, so useless..."

His head sank lower and lower. "But explorers cannot die that way...no!"

[Jack: Mr. Stanley, please pull yourself together. After all, you're someone who actually went to the Sea of ​​Ashes.]

Paimon: That's right, that alone is impressive.

Rosalia: It's no use, he won't listen to anything anymore.

[Barbara: I hope the real-life Mr. Stanley doesn't do anything foolish]

In the video.

Wendy, standing to the side, saw that she couldn't persuade the Traveler and Paimon.

It seems I'll have to take matters into my own hands.

He softly uttered the imposter Stanley's real name: "Hans Archibald?"

Hans looked up abruptly, utterly shocked. He had never spoken his own name before. "How do you know my real name?"

Wendy activated her divine power, and a warm breeze blew toward Hans, making him feel somewhat dazed, and he even wanted to reach out and grab it.

"The wind! It's the sound of a wind that is sought but not found in the desolate sea..."

He recognized Wendy and quickly stood up, trying to get closer to the Mondstadt wind god. "I...I've always believed in your existence."

"Can you give me the soul of my old friend?"

Hans didn't hesitate and took Wendy's hand.

At that moment, standing before Hans was Stanley, the adventurer whose face was covered in scars but whose expression remained resolute—the real Stanley.

Stanley's soul smiled gently at Hans, then transformed into a gentle breeze and returned to Mondstadt.

Hans instinctively tried to grab him, but how can a person catch the wind?

[Luminous: What?! Venti is the Anemo Archon! (Shocked)]

Paimon: She still loves to act.

Rosalia: Someone from the Church of the West Wind has come to help; Barbara has fainted.

[Gotlind: Lady Barbatos actually called me big sister, I...]

Wendy: Hey, let's not talk about that anymore.

Amber: I never imagined Venti was Lord Barbatos!

[Yura: Why does it seem like Captain Jean isn't surprised at all? Did she already know? Hmph, I'll remember this grudge.]

[Qin: I only confirmed it recently too]

[Zhongli: It seems someone won't be able to drink alcohol without restraint anymore (drinks tea)] (Don't rush.)

[Navilette: I've heard that the Wind God really enjoys drinking, and judging from Mr. Wendy's usual remarks, that's certainly true.]

[Furina: That falls into the category of alcoholism, doesn't it?]

Diluc: Looks like I can't refuse his free drinks anymore. What a hassle.

Wendy had already returned to Mondstadt from the Windrise and found Hans Archibald.

The latter is holed up at home, numbing himself with alcohol.

Wendy thought for a moment and decided not to release Stanley's soul as she had done in the video.

Is there some hidden purpose behind the system playing this video? Could it be something like what happened with Violet?

Let's take a look first; it won't make a difference if we take a little more time.

Chapter 49 See the world for me, fly to the highest heavens for me.

Hans, witnessing this incredible scene, quickly thanked the traveler and Wendy: "Thank you, thank you, Lord Barbatos."

It took him a while to calm down. "I'm sorry, I need some time to adjust my mood... but I think I'll be okay..."

The three watched him leave, and it was clear that he was in a much better mood and was no longer the dejected person he had been just moments before.

Wendy: "Yeah, that's great! Stanley has found his true self, and Jack has successfully become independent. With so many good things going on, it's worth having a drink to celebrate."

Paimon couldn't stand it any longer and said, "Are you going to stay in this tavern and drink yourself into oblivion until you leave?"