In Genshin Impact, why are all the characters I play NPCs?

It's rare for her to meet someone she can talk to; everyone else just treats her like a child!

Unfortunately, Zaoyou didn't know that she had missed another opportunity to complete the mission. If she hadn't left Mondstadt this morning, she would have been able to see Xu Guang return.

Upon arriving at the lake, she kept in mind the professional ethics of a ninja and chose to survey the surrounding risks.

It was just meant to eliminate any potential problems, but unexpectedly she actually discovered something was wrong.

Zaoyou raised her little hand to beckon to Diona, and the catgirl immediately ran over when she saw it.

"What happened?"

Zaoyou made a shushing gesture and then pointed to the lake.

“Look at those bubbles, I always have a bad feeling about them.”

Diona exclaimed, "What's the big deal? They're just some bubbles."

Zaoyou shook her head: "No, I have a feeling something big is coming."

Diona was still puzzled. She came to this lake every now and then, so what could be wrong with it?

But that seems to be true.

It does look like there's something wrong; it's bubbling around.

"Roar……"

A low, hoarse roar came from the lake.

Diona's expression changed slightly, and her fur stood on end.

She stared wide-eyed at that spot, her heart pounding.

"Ugh... what... what is that?"

Zaoyou looked serious and shook her head.

She wasn't a local, so naturally she couldn't know, but she knew something big was about to happen. Without hesitation, she grabbed Diona's hand, turned around, and ran.

The kitten girl paused for a moment: "Shouldn't we... take a look at what this is?"

Zaoyou didn't reply. That terrifying aura was definitely beyond their ability to handle, and there was nothing they could do if they stayed.

As the great fox once said, never put yourself in a dangerous situation.

He had just jumped off the roof and was about to leave.

Something broke through the water, and a chilling, bone-deep cold gushed forth, freezing the lake surface, layer upon layer, intertwining together.

As Zaoyou ran, she used the corner of her eye to try and figure out what it was.

Is it a tree?

wrong!

It's a tree that grows on a person!?

A soldier clad in armor emerged from the water, his body enveloped in a complex network of tree roots, his face blurred, and the sharp spear in his hand was in fact a twisted tree trunk.

Zaoyou stared in disbelief, then turned to Diona: "You Mondstadt... have such terrifying guys!"

Diona turned around at that moment, her face contorted in a pained expression: "I don't know..."

Chapter 291: Becoming a Magical Girl Bar

"Uh……"

Inside the office, Qin was breathing heavily, and her face didn't look good.

Of course, it's the kind of unattractive thing you're thinking of.

A blush spread across her entire beautiful face, shattering her usual seriousness completely.

If someone you know saw this, they would definitely find it unbelievable.

How could their proper group leader have turned out like this?

However, this was not entirely due to Xu Guang's efforts; the role of the medication should not be underestimated.

The only thing he hadn't expected was that the medicine would be so effective; such a small amount turned Qin into Aheiyan, and it also made him extremely angry.

It can't all be blamed on Qin; Xu Guang was the one who dripped the medicine in the wrong place.

A little tip: it's both an exit and an entrance.

So that's how things turned out.

A messy office, tattered shirts, a strong odor, and splattered bodily fluids.

At this moment, Xu Guang was not stingy; he snapped his fingers and cleaned the office.

Qin looked satisfied, as if she had been fed. She nestled in Xu Guang's arms, her eyes half-closed.

If she initially believed the other person's nonsense, then if she still can't figure it out at this point, then she must have something wrong with her head.

However, Qin was not dissatisfied with the current situation.

She's reached the age where she should be thinking about marriage, so finding a partner isn't a bad thing.

If she hadn't had such high standards for her partner and hadn't been so focused on her career, she would probably be having a child by now.

After all, their peers are all vivid examples.

Xu Guang didn't stand on ceremony; he hugged the zither and kneaded it gently.

There's nothing wrong with older sister types, but they lack many alluring qualities.

She lacked the maturity and sophistication of a wife, and the naivety of a young girl.

But this in-between age is like a blank sheet of paper, allowing you to freely paint your own colors.

"Are you staying tonight?"

Qin nestled against the other's shoulder and asked.

Given the time difference between her recent meetings with Xu Guang, it's hard to say when they'll meet again.

Unsurprisingly, Xu Guang refused.

"This time won't work."

His interference with reality is becoming increasingly strong, mainly because he comes into contact with these characters and gains anchors.

But in essence, the world still rejects him and is constantly trying to expel him.

In order to live a happy life, he could only suppress his emotions as much as possible and avoid causing any major disturbances.

This time, he only managed to refresh his status a few times and stack a few buffs; otherwise, how could Qin have stayed conscious?

Having received the answer, Qin hummed in response, feeling a little disappointed, but quickly composed herself: "Then let's have dinner together tonight. My sister needs to talk to you. You should know her; she's the nun Barbara who trained with you."

Xu Guang nodded.

He definitely knew; he was thinking about the sisters' rice bowl not long ago.

But a ripple in the distance caught his attention.

To ensure that his presence wouldn't make the storyline too abstract, causing some characters to die before even appearing, Xu Guang would leave a mark on some people. Any character who got close to him would be tainted by his aura.

When these characters encounter life-or-death crises, the mark will create spatial ripples, providing a brief protection until their arrival.

However, this only applies to those who have not been in contact with him, or those who have been in contact with him but have not received protection.

So who?

what happened?

Noticing that Xu Guang's expression wasn't good, Qin asked with some concern, "What's wrong?"

Xu Guang shook his head and moved the other person aside: "It's nothing. I have something to do here and need to leave for a while. I'll definitely be back before dinner."

After saying that, he put on his clothes, took a step forward, and left.

Qin nodded understandingly. She wasn't the clingy little girl; adults have their own way of doing things.

Moreover, she was absolutely certain that the other person liked her.

Unfortunately, the obsession with the physical body outweighed the resonance of the soul, but it doesn't matter, there's still a long way to go.

She still longs for a peaceful life in the countryside with the people she loves after retirement.

On the other side, by the lake outside Mondstadt.

Diona bared her teeth, watching the monster approach step by step.

The bow in his hand was bent, and his arm was in no better condition. Drops of bright red blood slid down, staining a small patch of land red.

Fortunately, she carries a weapon when she goes out, otherwise it would have been even worse.

As for Zaoyou, she had fallen unconscious while protecting him. Fortunately, she was not injured, but she was no longer able to provide any fighting ability.

She did try to escape, but the monster was too fast, and every move it made carried a suffocating chill, which slowed their movements down.

If it weren't for this barrier that appeared out of nowhere, they probably would have lost their lives long ago.

Diona turned around and looked at Zaoyou, her eyes glistening with tears.

"Sorry……"

If she hadn't suddenly decided to go fishing, she wouldn't have encountered this situation at all.

They wouldn't end up in that situation.

The worst part is that the barrier is nearing its limit and probably won't last much longer.

The cat girl came to Zaoyou's side, looked at her profile, and felt regret fill her chest.

The monster continued to roar, attacking the barrier again and again with its tree trunk spear.

If you can calm down and listen carefully, you can still hear some information from the chaotic shouts.

That is.

"Destruction...destruction..."

The monster roared.

Its heart held nothing but the most primal desires bestowed upon it by its benefactor, which were also the source of its power.

Diona staggered to her feet, gritting her teeth as she stared intently at the monster before her.

Her trembling hands could no longer pull the bowstring, but it didn't matter, she still had her teeth.

It doesn't matter if it breaks, it doesn't matter if I suffer great injuries.

She's not a child anymore; she has to protect her friends!

"Come on, monster!"

Diona squeezed out the sound through her teeth.

"Oh, oh, oh, that courage deserves praise, little one."

A deep voice came from behind her, and Diona was startled, turning her head to look.

A man with a gentle smile came to her side. He first looked at Zaoyou, then at her injuries, and then extended his hand.

It happened so suddenly that Diona hadn't even had time to react before the other person touched her head.

Just as it was about to rebel, a gentle light shone down.

The injuries were treated, and the fatigue was dispelled.

Diona stared in shock at the guy who had suddenly appeared.

"Girl, I really like you. Have you ever thought about becoming a magical girl?"

"Eh?"

Diona's nonsensical words left him completely bewildered.

What kind of liquor is "Mahou Shoujo" (Magical Girl Shochu)?

There were even drinks that she, the bartender, didn't know about.

But now doesn't seem like the right time to talk about this.

That monster is still lurking outside.