Genshin's Wish

Chapter 574: Starlight in the Mist

Chapter 1: Mysterious Invitation

As night fell, the stars dotted the sky, and the quiet town was shrouded in a thin layer of mist, as if the whole town was immersed in a mysterious and long dream. The street lamps emitted a soft light, illuminating the narrow alleys and winding streets.

On such a quiet night, Bennett and Mika sat in the corner of the "Explorer's Corner" cafe, enjoying a cup of hot coffee. This is their favorite place, with old photos and ancient maps hanging on the walls, each with a magical adventure story.

"Do you really believe that one day we will be recorded in history like those explorers?" Mika looked at a photo on the wall with a serious expression.

Bennett smiled, "Of course, I believe it. We just haven't encountered the adventure that belongs to us yet." His words were full of firmness and confidence, and his eyes flashed with a desire for the unknown.

Just as they were immersed in their dreams of adventure, a figure suddenly appeared at the door of the cafe. It was an elderly man wearing an old-fashioned windbreaker and holding a cane. His appearance did not attract the attention of others, but Bennett and Mika felt inexplicably curious.

The old man slowly walked to their table, took out a sealed envelope from his windbreaker pocket, and handed it to Bennett. "This is for you." He said softly, then turned and left as if he had never appeared.

Bennett and Mika looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts and expectations. Bennett carefully opened the envelope, and inside was a delicate card that read:

Dear Bennett and Mika,

If you are looking for a true adventure, come to the entrance of the Ghost Forest. The time is midnight tonight. Remember, only the bravest and wisest can see the truth deep in the forest.

good luck,

Anonymous friend

"Is this true?" Mika's voice was filled with undisguised excitement.

"We have to go find out," Bennett said firmly, with a spark of adventure in his eyes.

Chapter 2: Shadows of the Ghost Forest

Late at night, Bennett and Mika stood at the entrance of the ghost forest. The dark woods were like a huge monster, waiting for their arrival. The cold wind blew, making a shrill whistling sound, as if warning them of the danger they were about to face.

"Are you sure you want to go in?" Mika's voice trembled a little, and it was obvious that the fear of the unknown began to erode his courage.

"We must go in." Bennett said firmly, "Only by experiencing unknown challenges can we become true explorers."

They walked into the dark forest with flashlights. The dense treetops blocked out the starry sky, and only a little moonlight shone through the gaps, barely illuminating their way forward. Every step was accompanied by the crackling of dead branches under their feet, as if the entire forest was spying on their every move.

Suddenly, a faint light appeared in front of them. Bennett and Mika looked at each other and decided to walk towards the light source. As they approached, the light source gradually became clearer, and it turned out to be a dilapidated cabin.

They plucked up the courage to push open the door of the wooden house, and inside was a warm room. An old man who looked very friendly was roasting food by the fire.

"You must be Bennett and Mika?" the old man said with a smile, "I am Mr. Green, welcome to my cabin."

"How did you know that?" Mika asked in surprise.

"I know a lot of things you don't know." Mr. Green said mysteriously, "This forest has an ancient guardian. Only by solving its puzzle can you leave here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room suddenly darkened and a deep voice sounded: "Who wants to challenge my puzzle?"

Chapter 3: Puzzles and Truth

Bennett and Mika looked in the direction of the sound and saw a huge creature emerging from the shadows. It had thick hair and flashing heterochromatic pupils, looking both majestic and mysterious.

"If you want to leave here, you must answer my question." The creature said in a low voice, "Listen carefully, this is a riddle: Night falls, day disappears, a light never stops, and only courage can see the truth. What is this?"

Bennett and Mika fell into deep thought. Mika's first thought was Starlight, but Bennett immediately rejected it: "It's too obvious, it can't be that simple."

As time went by, they kept discussing various possible answers, but none of them could find a satisfactory solution. A tense atmosphere enveloped the entire cabin, but they did not give up.

Suddenly, Bennett had a flash of inspiration and thought of a possible answer: "It's the heart of adventure!"

"Correct," the creature said approvingly, "You have shown wisdom and courage. Now, I will take you out of here."

Following the creature's guidance, Bennett and Mika walked out of the cabin and found that the forest around them was no longer so gloomy and scary. The moonlight shone through the treetops, illuminating the way forward for them. Soon, they finally reached the end of the forest.

Chapter 4: A New Journey

When Bennett and Mika returned to the town, the sun was rising slowly, and the first rays of sunlight in the morning warmed their faces. Despite the thrilling adventure of the night, their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.

“We really did it!” Mika said excitedly. “This adventure has made me more convinced that we can become people like those great explorers.”

Bennett nodded, "Yes, this is just the beginning for us. There are more adventures waiting for us in the future."

Soon, they added their own photos and adventure stories on the walls of the cafe, becoming legends of a new generation of explorers. Their journey is not over, but a new chapter has just begun. Every unknown corner is calling them, and every challenge will make them stronger.

Bennett and Mika continue their adventure. No matter how many unknowns and dangers lie ahead, they will keep going. Because they know that true heroes are never afraid of challenges and will only grow through adventures. And their stories will be forever engraved in the history of exploration with each new chapter of adventure.