Genshin Impact: I am best at sacrifice, don't cry

"..."

"So that's it, everything is right."

Yae Kamiko breathed a sigh of relief. She had known Asase Hibiki when she was a child following Kitsunayori. Later, after Inazuma experienced the disaster of filth, Asase Hibiki took the initiative to go to Qinglai Island to establish the Asase Shrine to guard the seal of the Thunderbird.

But just a few decades after the disaster ended, the seal of the Thunderbird suddenly broke out, and Asase Hibiki disappeared.

During this period, Narujin Taisha also sent people to investigate the whereabouts of Asase Hibiki, but they found nothing many times, leaving only a ruined shrine.

So after Narujin Taisha sent people to reinforce the seal of the Thunderbird, someone would check the seal regularly every year, and the Asase Shrine was abandoned.

"Asase Hibiki was in charge of guarding the seal of the Thunderbird's wronged soul, but he knowingly broke the seal for his own selfish interests, which led to his death."

"But the past is now past, and Ah Xiang... I just hope she can rest in peace..."

Yae Kamiko had a complicated expression. More than five hundred years had passed, and she had long since grown from an ignorant little fox into a smart and clever chief priest of Narukami Taisha Shrine.

She likes to write and read novels in order to better understand the world and human beings.

She now has a very deep understanding of human nature and can understand why Asase Hibiki, who has always been serious and responsible, would do such a thing.

"Human life is ultimately about love."

"What do you think, Nandou-senpai?"

Yae Shinko finally remembered that there were two guests in the room, and turned her attention to Nandou and asked.

Nan Dou was drinking tea happily, so he was not surprised when the topic was suddenly mentioned. After all, he had been watching the beautiful fox in front of him with a frown on her face.

Nan Dou subconsciously turned his head to look at Hu Tao, and happened to meet Hu Tao's eyes. He smiled at Hu Tao gently and kindly.

Then he answered Yae Shinko's question: "Actually, there's no need to separate humans from us so much."

"Whether they are immortals or monsters, they are actually no different from humans who are more powerful and have a longer lifespan."

"We are all a combination of reason and madness. Even the calmest and most peaceful immortals and monsters will lose their reason and be dominated by negative emotions one day."

"Family, love, and friendship, these emotions make us stronger, but at the same time, they are also the switch between our rationality and madness."

"For those of us who have a long life span, companionship is the most important bond. What attracts us is never short-lived passionate love, but more lasting family affection and friendship."

"But it's different for humans!"

"Human beings have short lives, so they treat all emotions equally and it is easy for them to transform into each other."

"Asase Hibiki met the person she loved most at the most innocent age. This feeling is bound to haunt her for the rest of her life and will not disappear even if Kombumaru dies."

Nan Dou didn't say much. In fact, these emotional concepts are not much different among every intelligent immortal species.

Being able to write novels that became popular in human society, Yae Kamiko will only have a deeper understanding of these things. She was briefly confused today because of Asase Hibiki's matter, and she asked Nandou just to seek recognition.

Yae Kamiko fell silent again. She understood everything that Nandou said, but what she heard about Asase Hibiki today made her think of someone again.

"Shadow, what's trapping you is your past self..."

In just a few years, Ying lost her sister and three friends, as well as a large number of soldiers who followed her loyally.

The original shadow was her sister, the real shadow warrior of General Raiden. The shadow who was forced to be entrusted with an important task found it difficult to accept the current situation and shut herself up in the pure land of oneness that she created.

But Ke Ying forgot that there was someone who cared about her and was waiting for her.

Kurumi looked at Yae Shinko who was once again lost in her memories and cast a questioning look at Nandou with some helplessness.

Nandou shook his head slightly, indicating not to disturb Yae Shinko.

So the two of them drank tea cup by cup, communicating with each other through eye contact from time to time.

An unknown amount of time had passed, but Hu Tao felt her waist aching from sitting, and Yae Shinko finally came to her senses.

Looking at the empty teapot, Yae Shinko bowed and apologized: "I'm sorry for the poor hospitality. Please stay here for today. I will personally take you to Inazuma Castle for a tour tomorrow morning."

"Haha, it's okay, we are looking forward to tomorrow's trip..."

After Yae Shinko arranged a guest room for Nandou and the other person, she left in a hurry.

"Brother, are we going to Inazuma Castle with Sister Shenzi tomorrow?"

"Well, go to bed now. There are many fun places in Inazuma City. Don't forget to buy some gifts for your friends when we go shopping tomorrow."

"I know brother."

"..."

After Hu Tao fell asleep, Nan Dou walked out of the room and walked quietly to the sacred cherry tree with great familiarity.

And Yae Kamiko had been waiting under the sacred cherry tree for a long time.

The moonlight was like water, splashing on the Eightfold Son of God, making him look like a saint bathing in holy light, holy and beautiful.

The pink fur and uncovered fox ears add a special charm.

Nan Dou was watching with great interest anyway, but he was not obsessed with Fu Rui, he just thought it was pleasing to the eye.

"Son of God, are you waiting for me here for the matter of General Raiden?"

"I would like to help, but I am weak and I am afraid it will be difficult for me to help."

Although Nan Dou was looking around, he did not forget his main business, but he was not a traveler who could get anything for free.

Unless Nan Dou is willing to do so, he cannot work for nothing.

"Ahem, there are undercurrents in Inazuma right now. The purpose of the fools of Winter is unclear. They are colluding with the three magistrates behind the scenes to promote the implementation of the [Eye Hunting Order], sweeping the entire Inazuma into it."

"Thanks to my identity and special status, Shenying Taisha was able to stay out of this chaos, but that's all."

"The root of the problem does lie with General Raiden and Kage."

"I know this is a bit difficult, but I sensed an aura from Senior Nandou that is similar to Ying's [One Heart Pure Land]."

"Perhaps you are the only one in the entire Inazuma who can help me enter the [Pure Land of One Mind] of the Shadow."

Nandou was a little surprised by what Yae Shinko said, but he immediately understood.

During that intervention of fate, he had fought against General Raiden in the world of consciousness, and thereby gained the ability of [Concentration of Consciousness].

The birth of this ability is related to the power of shadow. If used at the right time, it is equivalent to a key to the [Pure Land of One Mind].

Since Yae Shinson had said so much, Nandou stopped beating around the bush.

"Then I'll get straight to the point. My sister and I came to Inazuma to relax and have fun. It was an accident that we were suddenly involved in such a dangerous incident."

"But Inazuma and Liyue have always had a good relationship, and Shenzi, you are a friend of Senior Ganyu. Now that I have seen it, I can't just stand by and watch."

"but……"

Nandou didn't say anything else, as Yae Shenzi, who was also an old fox, had already understood what he meant.

"Please rest assured, if there was no other way, I would not make such a presumptuous request to you, senior."

"After the matter is accomplished, there will be generous gifts. When the Eye Hunting Order ends and Inazuma reopens the trading port, I will also explain the whole story to Ying and strive for the greatest convenience for Liyue."

After hearing what Yae Shinko said, Nandou nodded with satisfaction. It was comfortable to talk to smart people.

The time of fate's interference that time was overwritten, and everyone in Inazuma lost their memory of Nandou. As for why, all the explanations belong to the long river of fate.