Genshin Impact, I, a mere mortal, cannot accompany you to the very end.

Was it because the people of Mondstadt had forgotten his name? Or was it because his former friends had forgotten him?

Being forgotten is a terrible thing.

That means you have completely passed away from this world, leaving no trace behind.

As the wear and tear worsened, he couldn't help but start thinking about these things.

Even Qingye Fengyin will be forgotten.

He always cursed the previous generations as short-lived ghosts, but now things are better; he's the one with the shortest lifespan.

The fastest legend in Mondstadt.

Kiyono Kaze laughed self-deprecatingly, thinking it was just pointless whining.

What should one leave behind in their lifetime?

Hey, zongzi (rice dumpling).

Someone lightly patted him on the shoulder.

Turning around, I saw Ying Subai with her hands behind her back, her body tilted to one side, her short, golden hair swaying gently in the wind. Seeing Qingye looking over, she smiled softly and proudly raised the equipment in her hand—

"Want to go get some fried fish?"

...Qingye Fengyin's first reaction was that she had misheard.

Is this girl talking about fishing or blast fishing?

Seeing Kiyono's suspicious look, Ying nodded and repeated, "Fried fish!"

At that moment, Qingye felt something small, short, and soft hug his leg. He looked down slightly, and saw that the creature was wearing a bright red dress, a round hat, and carrying a small backpack. It waved excitedly and announced:

"Knights of Favonius, Spark Knights! Klee, forever accompanied by flashes and explosions!"

Why are all the little girls these days so terrifying?

Fish frying...what a violent activity!

That's enough to constitute a crime.

He, Qingye Fengyin, is an honest and upright gentleman. Moreover, he only joined the Knights Order the day before yesterday. How could he commit any crimes?

The thing to do now is to conserve our energy and prepare for tomorrow's battle.

One hour later.

Fruit Wine Lake.

"Big brother, is this really feasible?"

Klee tilted her head back, her scarlet eyes filled with curiosity. She struggled to stand on tiptoe, her little leather shoes trembling slightly as she almost gave up. She instinctively grabbed the silver-haired older brother's clothes to maintain her balance.

Her eyes looked toward the center of the lake.

"Monosulfide, dinitrate, and charcoal."

Knight Qingye Fengyin nodded: "The bomb you used just now was too violent. For things like blasting fish, black powder is enough."

This little girl named Klee is truly terrifying. If Kiyono hadn't come along to keep an eye on her, she probably would have blown the entire lake to smithereens.

Gunpowder is easy to make; you can just buy the materials from the blacksmith's shop.

The surface of Fruit Wine Lake is as smooth as a mirror, without any ripples, reflecting the clear sky. A slight sound came from the center of the lake, and a few sparks appeared. Ripples appeared on the sky reflected in the water. As the ripples disappeared, several bass floated to the surface.

"It worked! Wow, how did you do that? Even Klee didn't expect that!"

This kid is incredibly efficient and has a very active personality; he must give Qin a headache most of the time.

"I'll give you the recipe... From now on, use this for frying fish, but be careful." Qingye Fengyin paused, then continued, "Of course, it's best not to fry fish at all; we should be law-abiding knights..."

Spark Knight kicked off her little leather boots, revealing her bare, white feet, and headed to the riverbank to catch fish. She walked to the bank with a clatter, thought for a moment, then ran back, opened her small arms, and hugged Kiyono Raimei's knees.

"Big brother is so nice, we're friends now!"

She smiled innocently, her bright eyes reflecting the shimmering lake.

Children's friendships are indeed simple. Sharing a gift or playing together, even if you've only just met and spent less than two hours together, you're already their best friend in their eyes.

...

Really.

Why would you befriend someone who dies young?

Qingye Fengyin gently patted her little head, "From now on, you must be a law-abiding knight. You're not allowed to use bouncing bombs to blast fish anymore."

"Wow, Klee is very law-abiding."

She shook her head vigorously, muttering softly, "At worst, I'll just secretly blow it up later..."

"Hey, this is a promise between 'friends'."

Kiyono Kaze flicked the latter's head with her slender index finger, "A promise between friends!"

"A promise between friends."

This sentence is like magic.

Clearly, in a child's eyes, the word "friend" is sacred and inviolable. If an "agreement" is added, the seriousness becomes beyond measure.

Klee is young, and everyone in the Knights of Favonius treats her very well, but they all treat her like an elder doting on a child, and they often scold her. This is the first time that an 'adult' has spoken to Klee seriously about the 'promise of friends' with an equal attitude.

She blinked, nodded solemnly, and said earnestly, "It's a promise between friends!"

"Okay, pinky promise."

"Then we'll have to play together from now on!" Klee said, hands on her hips.

“Hmm…” Qingye Fengyin hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, “Okay, we’ll definitely play together in the future.”

Don't you feel guilty for lying to children?

Rarely, a voice whispered in his ear.

'Just say I went on vacation.'

Qingye Fengyin replied in his heart.

So little Klee skipped and hopped off to collect the fish.

"We're having grilled fish again today!"

Ying stood beside him, the girl with her chest out, her short, loose golden hair swaying in the wind, her skirt also swaying in the wind, her bright golden eyes sparkling. This girl always seemed so easygoing and happy. She tucked the strands of hair that had been blown by the wind behind her ears, revealing her delicate neck.

"Old Zongzi, here's a gift for you."

She placed a wreath of vines on Qingye's head. The wreath was decorated with white flowers, such as carnations and dandelions, and the soft petals still carried a delicate fragrance.

This guy is quite skillful with his hands.

Qingye Fengyin was already a handsome young man with long silver hair that reached his waist. With this flower wreath on, if you ignored his thin chest, he would look more like a beautiful girl.

Clearly, Ying was very satisfied with this masterpiece. She clapped her hands and proudly gave her evaluation:

"Add $8, that's great!"

I don't know where she learned these strange things.

Little Paimon, standing nearby, was also eager to egg them on, shouting, "Flower Girl! Flower Girl!"

Qingye Fengyin took off the flower wreath from her head. "The flower wreath is too impractical. It will wither quickly. You can make me a straw hat instead. It will be more practical."

"Fool."

Ying mocked Qingye Fengyin's dullness and inflexibility, then patted her chest and said with a bright smile, "The flowers have faded. I'll make you another one."

As she spoke, she tilted her head slightly, tiptoed, and her bright golden eyes reflected Qingye's face. The wind blew between them, making a whistling sound and scattering the dandelion petals.

"You're so skillful, make me a wreath sometime."

Kiyono said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "The wreath should also be made of white flowers, with carnations, and it should be very big, so that I can show off."

"Pah, pah, pah!" Little Paimon stomped his foot. "Don't say anything unlucky."

Ying nodded, then threatened seriously, sticking out her tongue: "If you dare to die, not only will I not make a funeral wreath, I will also rob your grave, desecrate your corpse, and ruin your tomb, so that you will never be able to live again!"

"...I'm scared of you guys."

Kiyono sighed, "How did I end up with such terrible teammates in this life? I can't even die peacefully."

As they were talking, Klee waved to them from the other side:

"Big brother, Klee has caught all the fish! Let's make grilled fish!"

She excitedly raised her hands, each of her small hands holding four bass.

Grilled fish.

Kiyono Fuyumi has eaten grilled sea bass the most in her life.

Aside from the hard biscuits that drifted at sea, the only food he ate and cooked along the way was grilled sea bass.

He still remembered his first encounter with this girl named Ying, which was over grilled fish. All the way from the beach to Mondstadt, they ate grilled sea bass.

After making it many times, Qingye's skills became more proficient, and he also summarized his experience in grilling fish.

First, remove the scales and gut the fish. Place the fish directly above the fire to roast it, adding firewood as you go. As the wood creaks, golden oil oozes from the surface of the sea bass. Then, sprinkle in drops of fine salt and make cross-shaped cuts on the skin to help it absorb the flavor.

Once the outer skin is crispy and the tender white flesh is exposed, it's ready.

Renli once said that taste is a very special thing deep in memory, and it is also something that is hard to erase. In his previous life, he left behind two dishes, "Fox Udon" and "Milk Dumplings". After Qingye Fengyin died, he wished he could remember the taste of grilled fish.

The golden-brown fat, the soft fish meat, and the slight fishy smell evoke images of the sea breeze in Mondstadt.

In this way, his life will not have been in vain.

"Wow, it smells so good."

Ying stared longingly at the grilled fish, swallowed hard, and when Qingye Fengyin indicated that it was cooked, she quickly grabbed one and stuffed it into her mouth. However, the fish was very hot, and as soon as it entered her mouth, the girl felt the scalding heat.

Tears welled up in her eyes instantly.

Haha, this guy looks like a complete idiot no matter how you look at him!

Kiyono Kazene laughed out loud happily.