Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

Even from such a distance, one could still feel the furious will within the storm, enough to tear everything apart, and the pure, breathtaking power of the wind element.

A huge, cold bead of sweat silently slid off its dragon scales.

What incredible power this is!

That black-haired kid... just who is he?!

An unbelievable thought popped into Tvalin's mind.

Could it be the newly crowned Wind God?!

Could it be... could it be that Barbatos has already...

Thinking of this, and recalling the centuries of loneliness, pain, and oblivion, an immense sadness overwhelmed Dvalin.

It lowered its head and let out a low, mournful whimper.

Barbatos...

So... you've already left me...?

Just as it was lost in its grief, a familiar, almost ingrained, cheerful, and slightly irritating voice, tinged with laughter, suddenly rang in its ear, so close it felt as if someone were breathing right next to it:

"Hey, Dvalin, long time no see~ Why do you look like you're about to cry?"

Dvalin's massive body stiffened abruptly, as if struck by lightning.

Almost mechanically, with an incredulous horror, it abruptly turned its enormous head—

The boy with a ponytail, wearing a green cloak and a hat with a Cecilia flower pinned to the brim, was floating beside it with a grin.

Wendy blinked in confusion at Dvalin's horrified expression.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Tvalin: "!!!!!!!!!"

After a brief, deathly silence, a dragon's roar, a mixture of ecstasy, anger, grievance, and utter shock, suddenly exploded in the sky, causing the surrounding clouds to disperse!

"Barbartos!!!"

"You're not dead?!"

Chapter 6 Return

Wendy looked at Dvalin, whose scales were almost flying off in fright, and shrugged innocently. Then she turned her gaze to the devastating tornado in the distance, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

"Speaking of which, Dvalin,"

"What do you think of that child down there...?"

Dvalin's attention was forcibly drawn back to the terrifying storm, and his huge throat bobbed, his voice becoming somewhat dry.

"So strong...so strong it's like a monster! This isn't human power at all! But...who did he offend? What kind of deep-seated hatred could he have?"

Wendy touched her chin thoughtfully.

"I heard that some blind dragon accidentally spat out a whirlwind, which blew up a brand-new villa that someone had worked hard to buy, hadn't even lived in for a day, and was about to be renovated... leaving not even ashes behind."

With each additional word he uttered, Tvalin broke out in a cold sweat.

After Wendy finished speaking, Dvalin looked as if he had just been pulled out of the water, cold sweat dripping from the gaps in his scales.

Wendy seemed to only then notice its abnormality, turned her head, blinked her clear big eyes, and asked with an "innocent" look.

"Huh? Dvalin, why are you sweating so much? It wasn't your choice back then. Those damned abyss mages manipulated you into doing those bad things, right?"

"Yes! Yes, yes, yes!!"

Tvalin's voice instantly rose several octaves.

"Those damned abyss mages! Despicable and shameless! They actually manipulated me into doing this! It's unforgivable! Hahaha...hahaha..."

It chuckled dryly, its laughter growing weaker and weaker, while its body was covered in cold sweat, almost forming a small waterfall.

Seeing its guilty-looking expression, Wendy's "innocent" smile grew even brighter and...more meaningful.

"No way, no way~ Dvalin, you're reacting so strongly... Could it be that... you were actually so angry that you wanted to take something apart, and just happened to choose the worst target?"

"How could that be! Barbatos! Don't slander the dragon's innocence out of thin air!"

Tvalin panicked instantly, shaking his huge head like a rattle-drum, trying to cover up his guilt with the volume.

"It's all those damned abyss mages! Yes! They're the ones who're controlling it!"

"Oops..."

Wendy sighed dramatically, tapping her chin with her finger, her eyes glancing towards the direction of the destructive storm in the distance.

"So it really was you... What should I do? Should I go and tell that angry kid right now that the 'culprit' has actually flown out and is right here?"

"Damn it! Barbatos! What are you trying to do?!"

Dvalin panicked completely, its massive dragon claws now unsure of where to go. It had no desire to experience being "focused on" by a storm of that magnitude.

"It's very simple, Dvalin."

Wendy's smile faded slightly, replaced by a hint of seriousness.

He flew closer gently, extended his hand, and a pure and soft turquoise light emanated from his palm.

"Relax, let me help you completely remove the filth and curses that have plagued you for hundreds of years. It's better for both of us, isn't it?"

He paused, his gaze once again drifting almost imperceptibly towards the destructive vortex in the distance.

"Otherwise... once that kid has vented, he'll come to you in person to 'talk' about it... given his current state..."

Wendy gave him a "I'm doing this for your own good" look and continued earnestly:

"...Maybe what you're being given is some really hardcore 'physical therapy.' The kind that's 'cures everything,' getting rid of the disease and the dragon completely."

Dvalin looked at the warm and pure light in Wendy's hand, and then imagined the scene of being "physically treated" by the evil star below. His huge body trembled violently.

It froze for a moment, then, as if resigned, very slowly... carefully brought its huge, corroded head to Wendy's small palm.

"...Gently...gently..."

A moment later, the tornado in the Wind Dragon Ruins began to dissipate slowly. A streak of azure light tore through the sky, and within a few breaths, Yi Chen flew to Dvalin's location, while Wendy had already vanished into the wind.

The world-destroying aura surrounding Yi Chen had not yet been completely subdued. The turbulent wind element danced on his hair and fingertips, and the Mangekyou Sharingan in his eyes slowly rotated, carrying a trace of lingering ferocity.

However, when he saw what Dvalin looked like, the cold murderous intent on his face quickly melted away, replaced by a relieved joy.

"Tvarin!"

Yi Chen's voice regained its usual clarity, filled with genuine joy.

"Looks like you've regained your senses! That's great! I knew it was the Abyss Cult that was behind this!"

He flew closer and patted Dvalin's huge front paws without any hesitation.

"Otherwise, why would you attack Mondstadt for no reason, and..."

"...And you accidentally blew up my house, didn't you?! You definitely didn't intend to do it!"

When Tevalin saw Yichen's genuine joy at being freed from control and even his willingness to make excuses for him, a wave of immense guilt overwhelmed him.

"Ah...hahaha...yes, yes!"

Dvalin's laugh was extremely dry, a forced attempt at composure, his massive dragon head nodding somewhat stiffly.

"I was controlled by the Abyss Mage at the time! I had no choice! I blew up your house... I'm so sorry!"

It practically forced the apology out between its teeth, every scale burning hot.

Yi Chen waved his hand dismissively, displaying exceptional magnanimity.

"It's just a house, no big deal! It's good that Long is alright!"

His overly understanding attitude caused Tvalin's guilt to surge to its peak.

Yi Chen changed the subject, looking up at Dvalin's huge eyes. Those Mangekyou Sharingan that had just been radiating an aura of destruction were now filled with only clear sincerity.

"I do have one request of you."

"what's up?"

Tvalin quickly composed himself and spoke in a solemn tone.

"Could you... please continue to protect Mondstadt?"

There was no command in Yi Chen's tone. He paused slightly, and his voice became a few decibels lower.

"When I used illusion magic to temporarily guide you away, I also... sensed a little bit of your feelings."

These words caused Dvalin's massive body to tremble almost imperceptibly.

Yi Chen's gaze seemed to penetrate deep into its soul as he continued speaking slowly.

“I know you have suffered too much injustice, been forgotten, misunderstood, and endured hundreds of years of pain and loneliness alone… I have no right to force you, nor do I have the right to ask you for forgiveness.”

"I just hope,"

"Until Grand Master Falgar returns from his expedition and Mondstadt has enough power to protect itself, you can temporarily continue to serve as the 'Guardian of the Four Winds'."

This attack has caused great damage to Mondstadt, and the people are in a state of panic… If you are willing to stay, everyone will feel much more at ease, and the city will recover from the trauma much faster.”

Chapter 7 Crash

Yi Chen looked very intently into Tvalin's eyes.

"Of course, this is just a favor I'm asking."

Once Mondstadt has weathered this most difficult time and the Grand Master returns, you can choose to continue guarding it, go somewhere to relax, or simply find a place to sleep—it's all up to you! I promise no one will ever be able to force you to do anything again!

Tvalin was completely stunned.

It was not only surprised by the other party's request, but also shocked by the phrase "I understand your feelings." That excruciating pain that had gnawed at its heart for hundreds of years, the despair of being forgotten by its closest relatives... how could this human (?) have understood it in such a strange way?

This understanding touches its most tender spot more deeply than any powerful force or generous forgiveness.

The "monster" before them, which had just leveled the ruins with godlike power, was now understanding its pain with the utmost equality, and making a sincere request to it for the sake of Mondstadt, which it loved (even though it had once hated it for love).

A profound silence enveloped Yilong and his companion.

After a long while, Dvalin slowly and solemnly lowered his head, his enormous dragon eyes reflecting Yi Chen's figure.

"...I promise you."

"Until Mondstadt recovers its strength and gains new protective power... I, Dvalin, will continue to fulfill my duty as the guardian of the East Wind."

This time, it was no longer out of guilt or coercion, but stemmed from a sense of relief after being understood, and a rekindled, ancient and profound sense of guardianship.

Seeing Tvalin solemnly agree, Yi Chen's face instantly lit up with a smile, his radiant appearance a stark contrast to his earlier dominance over the destructive storm.

"Great! It's settled then!"

"I'll go back to Mondstadt to make the arrangements!"

The band leader and the others must be overjoyed to know you!

In a few days, once everything is ready, I'll come back to you and give you a grand and spectacular return ceremony that will be the talk of the town!

Let everyone see, our Dongfeng Guardian is back!

Before he finished speaking, he had already transformed into a streak of blue wind and was rushing excitedly toward Mondstadt, so fast that he left only a trail of excited echoes fading away in the air.

As Tvalin watched the figure disappear rapidly into the horizon, his enormous dragon eyes held a complex mix of emotions: relief, understanding, and a hint of... subtle unease about the overly enthusiastic "return ceremony."

Just then, that familiar yet irritating voice once again accurately entered its ears.

"So, Dvalin? Isn't the 'Wind God Candidate' I chose pretty reliable?"

Wendy quietly appeared on Dwarin's ridge and sat down leisurely.

Dvalin's voice boomed, tinged with a hint of arrogance.

"Barbatos, compared to you, a god who has been absent for hundreds of years, who spends all day drinking and playing music, and does nothing of substance..."

"...That child is so much more reliable!!!"

In the distance, Yi Chen was flying briskly towards Mondstadt in a very good mood, his mind already calculating the process of the return ceremony, who to invite, and whether to get the budget approved by the Master of the Harp or pay out of his own pocket...

A feeling of utter exhaustion, as if my body had been hollowed out, swept over me without warning. The surging wind elemental power around me instantly dissipated, as if someone had unplugged the power cord.