Genshin's Wish

Chapter 568

Chapter 1: Mysterious Invitation

The sunlight shone through the window onto the desk, and the dusty envelope shone faintly. Bennett's fingers gently stroked the wax seal on it, and an inexplicable premonition rose in his heart.

"What...what is this?" Mika looked up from the other side of the laboratory, his eyes under his glasses showing curiosity and confusion.

"I don't know. I've never seen an envelope like this." Bennett carefully opened the envelope with a knife and pulled out the letter inside. On it were written their names and a vague guide in ancient, elegant handwriting.

"Looks like... an invitation to an adventure?" Bennett muttered to himself as he interpreted the contents of the letter.

"Adventure? Us?" Mika couldn't help but laugh. "This really seems to be tailor-made for us."

Indeed, Bennett and Mika have experienced countless adventures together, from ancient ruins to future space cities, nothing can stop them. But this invitation looks more mysterious and more attractive.

"I think we should accept this invitation." Bennett said firmly, "No matter who sent it, no matter what the purpose is, I always feel that there is some great secret hidden in it."

Mika adjusted his glasses, a gleam in his eyes: "What are you waiting for, let's go!"

They packed their bags and followed the instructions in the letter to an old manor. The manor was mysterious and solemn, as if it hid endless secrets. Bennett knocked on the door, and it opened automatically. They were greeted by a warm hall with portraits of various ancestors hanging on the walls.

As they were looking around the hall, a servant in old-fashioned dress appeared. He bowed and handed them a letter.

"Welcome to Shadow Manor. I am the butler here, my name is Smith. Here is a letter that the master left for you."

Bennett took the letter, which read: "Dear brave Bennett and Mika, congratulations on accepting our invitation. This road to the truth is full of dangers and mysteries. Only the bravest and wisest can find the final answer. I wish you good luck."

There was no signature at the end of the letter, but Bennett felt a vague sense of familiarity, as if the person who invited them was not a completely stranger.

Chapter 2: Puzzles and Dilemmas

Following the guidance of the butler Smith, Bennett and Mika entered the depths of the manor. The surrounding walls were covered with various strange paintings and ancient artifacts, giving people the illusion of traveling through time and space.

"Please follow me, this road will lead you to the next clue." Smith said with a smile, with unfathomable depth in his voice.

They walked through a long corridor and came to a magnificently decorated study. In the middle of the study stood a huge desk, on which lay an open ancient book and a note. The note read: "The first step to finding the truth is to solve this puzzle."

Bennett picked up the note and found a complex logic puzzle written on the back. They looked at each other and Mika smiled and said, "It seems that this is a gift from the master."

The two were immersed in solving the puzzle, discussing possible answers from time to time. The puzzle was extremely complicated, but after some effort, they finally found the correct solution. As the answer was revealed, a wall in the study suddenly opened, revealing a hidden passage.

"This is the first level. The road ahead may be even more difficult," Bennett reminded.

After entering the passage, they found themselves in a huge maze. The maze was winding and rugged, and every step could be a trap. Bennett and Mika moved forward cautiously, relying on and supporting each other.

In a corner of the maze, they met a ragged old man with dull eyes, who was obviously also a victim trapped here. Bennett and Mika decided to help him escape from here.

"Thank you, my benefactor." The old man said gratefully, "This maze is actually a magic circle. Only by unlocking the core of the magic circle can we completely leave."

They followed the old man's instructions and continued to explore the maze. After many attempts and failures, they finally found a way to unlock the magic circle. As the magic circle was unlocked, the entire maze began to collapse. They ran desperately and finally rushed out of the maze at the exit.

Chapter 3: The Final Truth

After leaving the maze, Bennett and Mika continued to explore. They came to a mysterious forest, which exuded a weird atmosphere, as if every tree had life, watching their every move.

"Are we getting closer to the truth?" Mika asked in a low voice.

"I think so." Bennett nodded, "This road must lead to the one who invited us here."

They continued to move forward, and suddenly, a glimmering barrier appeared in front of them. In the center of the barrier stood a tall figure, the mysterious man who invited them to come.

"Welcome, brave explorers." The man said with a smile, "I am the designer of all this. You can call me Albert."

"Albert?" Bennett muttered the name and suddenly remembered, wasn't this the wise man they had met in an accidental adventure?

"Yes, that's me," said Albert. "I designed these tests to find the bravest and wisest explorer to help me uncover a great secret about this land."

It turns out that there has been a legend in this land since ancient times, believing that there is a power hidden somewhere that is powerful enough to change the world. However, only those who pass the tests are qualified to find this power.

"Now, you have proven your strength." Albert continued, "This power is hidden deep in this forest. You need to keep moving forward and find it."

Bennett and Mika looked at each other, their hearts full of confidence. They headed deeper into the forest, solving countless problems and challenges along the way. Finally, they found the legendary power in front of an ancient giant tree.

It was a gem that shone with brilliant light and exuded infinite power. Bennett and Mika held it carefully in their hands and felt a warm power flowing into their bodies.

“We did it,” Mika said excitedly.

"Yes, this is our victory." Bennett nodded and smiled.

They took the gem back to Shadow Manor and gave it to Albert. Albert looked at them gratefully and said, "You have not only found strength, but also found hope for the future."

The story ends in this atmosphere of harmony and victory, and Bennett and Mika once again prove their courage and wisdom. They know that future adventures are still waiting for them, but no matter how dangerous and mysterious, as long as they are together, nothing is insurmountable.