Genshin Impact: Funina's Official Pastry Chef

"Oh? When did you start thinking about choosing an heir? Have you had enough fun?"

Istaru seemed to not quite understand what Ronawa said, but...as a fellow supreme ruler, he respected her ideas but did not understand them.

After all, for Him, human development will eventually break through the eggshell, but at least not now, and it may not be possible for another five hundred years.

——It is impossible even if there are two Adventers existing at the same time.

"There is no such thing as playing or not playing. Since you have chosen to take on the authority, you must fulfill the corresponding responsibilities."

"It is my responsibility to maintain the cycle of life and death, and it is also my responsibility to choose a suitable successor."

"Besides...haven't you ever thought about finding a similar person or machine to replace you?"

Ruona's words instantly made Istaru realize something. He snorted coldly and disappeared from the spot, choosing not to continue talking to this guy.

"But... what He said is right. It is indeed interesting."

For the first time, the god who controls the cycle of death and reincarnation showed a special interest in this alien messenger of his.

"I hope you can successfully unlock the seal before breaking my scythe."

"After all...it's not a seal, but a 'contract' that comes from deep in the blood."

After saying that, Ruona's voice fell into silence again, and Sky Island was completely plunged into undisturbed silence at this moment.

Compared to the title of "Original Four Shadows", they prefer the title of "Supreme Ruler".

After all, their authority and that of the seven earthly rulers all come from the "original man". From this perspective, they can also be considered "rulers".

......

However, what happened on the Sky Island could not be noticed by anyone, not even by old antiques like Zhongli and Venti.

Looking at Wendy who was plucking the strings of the piano and singing softly, a hint of reminiscence flashed in Zhongli's eyes.

He recalled the past events, including the banquet held by the Seven Consuls in Liyue after the Demon-God War.

At that time, the water god was still Egolia, the ice god still loved people, and Lei Yingying was just a shadow warrior...

Time, like running water, washes away many pasts and takes away the past themselves.

But everything that happened today told him that the future he was waiting for was about to come.

Zhongli took a sip of tea, as if to put an end to everything he had previously recalled.

If you want to buy sweet-scented osmanthus with wine, it doesn't seem like you are a teenager.

Perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps it was fate, but the moment Zhongli put down the teacup, Wendy also put down the harp in his hand.

The best bard in all of Teyvat looked at the people in front of him with a smile, but before he could ask anything, Paimon rushed out.

"Sing! Sing! Sing! Why didn't you finish the story!"

"That couple climbed up the Shadow Mountain, and then what? What happened next?"

Paimon's face was full of dissatisfaction, and he was dissatisfied with Wendy's deliberate suspense.

"Hey~ Don't stories like this usually have open endings? After all, some people like good endings, and some like bad endings. This way, more people can be satisfied."

Wendy said in a pretentious manner.

Navia nodded slightly, then said slowly:

"Although... I think the best ending for this kind of story is that the two people live happily for the rest of their lives, but it depends on the level of the person who writes the story."

"If he can write a good ending that doesn't feel abrupt, then it won't be a big deal. It will be a happy ending for everyone."

"But if that doesn't work...he might as well write a bad ending."

Hearing this, Paimon turned his gaze to Wendy and asked suspiciously:

"So, you chose an open ending because you don't have the ability to give an ending?"

"Well... not really."

Wendy shook her head honestly and continued:

"After all, I heard this story from him. I just changed the location and the corresponding characters a little bit. There are no major changes. His original version is like this."

"Mondstadt is a free city-state, so I respect everyone's opinions on the ending, but if you really want me to say it..."

Wendy lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment, then raised her head and said softly:

"The best ending for them should be standing on the top of the mountain together. After the heroine lost her breath... the hero buried her under a cherry tree, and then spent the rest of his life guarding the tree, never marrying."

“They stood hand in hand on the mountaintop of love, looking at the god of death high above and laughing at his powerlessness.”

“That’s what I think is a good ending.”

Wendy smiled softly, as if she could imagine that scene.

After hearing these words, everyone present fell into silence.

“Ah…isn’t this ending a bit too heavy?”

Paimon curled his lips, seemingly disagreeing with Wendy's opinion on the ending.

"See~ That's why I said that everyone has different expectations for the ending. Instead of forcing an ending, it's better to let it exist in everyone's heart."

"Whether the heroine recovers and lives the rest of her life peacefully, or dies forever...different people will have different opinions."

"Then respect everyone and give everyone the power to choose and decide. This way... it can be considered a true "ending." "

Hearing this, Zhongli nodded slightly, agreeing with Wendy's opinion.

Wendy took a sip from the wine glass in front of her, then looked at Navia and Clorinde curiously and asked:

"Well...Although this question is a bit presumptuous, I still want to ask it."

"Ms. Funina, don't you really drink? The alcohol content of dandelion wine isn't that high..."

After these words were spoken, a look of helplessness appeared on Navia and Clorinde's faces.

"Lady Funina's alcohol tolerance is indeed not very good. Even if it is Fontaine's red wine, she will get drunk after just a sip."

"But...Mr. Chang Ming seems to have a good alcohol tolerance."

Navia blinked slightly, and then asked curiously:

"Mr. Wendy, why are you asking this? Do you want to give wine to Lady Funina as a gift?"

"Oh no, I'm just simply curious."

Wendy stuck out her tongue a little embarrassedly, but still answered honestly.

"Ah...Is that so..."

Navia also had an embarrassed look on her face. As the president of the Thorn Rose Society, she had met quite a few people...

But this was the first time she had met someone with Wendy's personality.

"Alright, alright! Let's not talk about this anymore. According to our Mondstadt tradition, bards have to drink after singing. Come on, cheers!"

"cheers!"