Genshin's Wish

#### Chapter 1: Mysterious Letter

On Mondstadt's Sunshine Avenue, the morning sun shines through the green treetops, covering the entire city with a warm golden veil. The vendors on the street greet passers-by warmly, the market is full of fresh ingredients and handicrafts, and the air is filled with the mixed aroma of bread and flowers.

Bennett and Mika were sitting on a bench by the square, enjoying this rare leisure time. Bennett was a curious and energetic adventurer, his eyes always flashing with desire for the unknown world. Mika was relatively calm and witty, often serving as an effective complement to Bennett's reckless actions.

As they were chatting and laughing, a messenger in a dark cloak slowly walked towards them, holding a letter tightly sealed with wax. The messenger bowed politely, handed the letter to Bennett, and said briefly: "This is your letter, please check it." Then he quickly turned around and disappeared into the crowd.

Bennett curiously flipped through the envelope, which had his name written on it in beautiful handwriting. He excitedly opened the envelope, with a flash of excitement in his eyes. "Mika, this is a letter of recommendation from the Knights of Favonius, inviting us to explore a mysterious place!" Bennett's voice was filled with excitement that was difficult to conceal.

Mika took the letter, frowned slightly, and examined every word. "This place is called 'Mist City', which doesn't sound very ordinary," Mika said with a little worry, "'It is rumored that this city was built by ancient magic and is always surrounded by thick fog.' We need to be fully prepared."

Bennett's eyes were sparkling, and he couldn't wait to set off. "This is our adventure, isn't it? Get your backpack ready, we're going to embark on an incredible journey!"

The two decided to return to the Adventurer's Guild first to prepare the necessary supplies and maps. On the way to the Adventurer's Guild, they passed the central square of Mondstadt, where there was a tall statue of the God of Wind, which seemed to be quietly guarding the city and its residents.

Entering the Adventurer's Guild, they began to carefully select the equipment suitable for this expedition. Bennett picked a sharp sword and some basic medical supplies, while Mika chose a multi-purpose tool kit and some special herbs to deal with various situations that might be encountered.

As the preparations were completed one by one, the night fell quietly. Tomorrow, they will set off for the city shrouded in mysterious fog. Bennett is extremely excited about the upcoming adventure, while Mika feels an unknown worry deep in his heart. In any case, this mysterious foggy city has already issued a challenge to them...

#### Chapter 2: Lost Journey

The first ray of sunlight in the morning penetrated the thick clouds, and a new day began. Bennett and Mika set out on their journey to the foggy city with full preparation and expectation. Their hearts were full of curiosity and excitement about the unknown, but they soon found that this journey was far more difficult than they had imagined.

After walking for a few hours, thick fog appeared as expected, the surrounding scenery began to become blurred, and the sound seemed to be swallowed up. Bennett tried to navigate with the map in his hand, but soon found that the compass kept spinning and he could not determine the direction.

"It seems we have to rely on other means to get through this fog." Mika said, taking out a small compass from his bag, which he had prepared specially for this situation.

Just as they were trying to bypass another particularly dense fog area, a figure suddenly appeared in the fog. It was a young woman with long hair like a waterfall and a strange light in her eyes. She called herself Lilia and mysteriously told the two that she was a guide to the foggy city.

"I can see that you are here for some special reason. Follow me, and I can lead you safely through this fog." Her voice was soft yet authoritative, making people believe her involuntarily.

With no better choice, Bennett and Mika decided to follow Lilia. Through the layers of fog, Lilia led them on a path that looked ordinary but was full of strangeness. Along the way, she told them stories about the foggy city with a deep sadness in her voice.

"The City of Mist was once a beautiful place, but due to an ancient curse, it became what it is now. Only a truly pure and brave heart can uncover the truth." Lilia's words made Bennett and Mika full of curiosity about the city.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps interrupted Lilia's words. A rude-looking man ran out from a fork in the road, his eyes full of panic. "Oh no, there are wild beasts! They are approaching us!" he said breathlessly.

Bennett quickly drew his sword and stood in front, while Mika took a step back, ready to use the elemental power he was good at. Lilia's face changed slightly, and she whispered: "The beasts here are different from ordinary ones. They are creatures affected by the fog and are very dangerous."

Soon, a group of beasts of various shapes appeared in the sight of the three. There was a strange light flashing in their eyes, emitting a disturbing aura. Bennett took the brunt of the attack and swung his sword to chop the nearest beast, while Mika supported from the side and released powerful elemental power. After a fierce battle, the beast was finally repelled.

"We must be careful, this attack may just be the beginning." Mika looked around vigilantly, while Bennett tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword again, ready to face new challenges that might arise. Lilia looked at them deeply, with complex emotions in her eyes, as if there were more secrets waiting to be revealed.

#### Chapter 3: The Secret of the Castle

After a series of difficult journeys, Bennett, Mika and Lilia finally arrived at the huge castle in the Fog City. The castle looked ancient and solemn, with towering walls covered with vines and mosses, as if they had witnessed countless years of wind and rain. The castle gate was closed, with complex symbols carved on it, which seemed to hide some mysterious power.

"This is the core of the Fog City. All the secrets are hidden in this castle." Lilia said in a heavy tone.

Bennett stepped forward and tried to push the door open, but it didn't budge. "Move aside, let me try." Mika stepped forward, took out the multi-tool kit he had used before, and deftly fiddled with the door lock. After a few clicks, the door slowly opened with a long creaking sound.

Behind the door was a spacious hall with a huge chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Although it was covered with dust, it still showed its former glory. Bennett lit the torch in his hand, and the dim light illuminated their surroundings. The walls were covered with ancient paintings depicting the history of the castle and the city.

"Look here." Mika pointed to a painting of the castle's builders. The characters in the painting were dressed in gorgeous ancient costumes, and behind them was a scene of ongoing construction. "These symbols and the scenes in the painting must be related to the castle's secrets."

As they were observing carefully, a strange sound broke the silence. The sound came from behind a door at the end of the hall. Bennett and Mika looked at each other and slowly walked towards the door. Lilia followed closely behind, looking nervous.

After pushing open the door, they found a room full of bookshelves and ancient artifacts. In the middle of the room was a large table with various scrolls and books scattered on it. Bennett picked up a heavy book with "Secrets of the City of Mist" written on the cover.

“These are all things left behind by scholars who studied the history of the castle.” Mika whispered, with a gleam of exploration in his eyes.

Bennett turned the pages of the book, and suddenly a letter between the pages caught his attention. He carefully pulled out the letter, which read: "If you see this message, then I am no longer alive. I discovered a terrible secret of the castle during my research - it is built on an ancient curse." At the end of the letter was a strange symbol, which was strikingly similar to the symbol they saw on the castle gate.

"What is this curse?" Bennett asked, his eyes revealing uneasiness.

Lilia walked to the table and gently stroked it, as if recalling something from the past. "This is about the curse of the castle's founder. It is said that he sacrificed the peace of the entire city in order to gain immortal life."

The three were silent for a while, and Bennett broke the silence: "We must find a way to lift the curse, not only for ourselves, but also for the entire Misty City."

Mika nodded, his eyes firm. "We need more clues, let's keep looking." They continued to search the room, hoping to find more clues about the curse and how to remove it. Every book, every painting, every artifact might hold the key to solving the mystery.

As time went by, a storm suddenly arose outside the castle, with rumbling thunder. In this gloomy atmosphere, the three of them looked for answers more urgently, not knowing what new changes were about to happen outside.

#### Chapter 4: The Truth of the Curse

As time goes by, Bennett, Mika and Lilia continue to delve into the books and documents in the castle, trying to find clues to lift the ancient curse. The storm outside is getting stronger and stronger, and the thunder keeps echoing in their ears, as if warning of something ominous that is about to happen.

At this moment, Lilia accidentally found a beautifully bound old diary that belonged to one of the castle's founders. She gently brushed off the dust and turned the yellowed pages. The diary recorded how the castle's builders sacrificed the lives of others to perform forbidden rituals in pursuit of immortality.

"Look here!" Lilia's voice was filled with shock and fear. "Not only did he use his own relatives as sacrifices, he also bound the souls of the entire city under this castle to maintain his twisted immortality."

Bennett clenched his fists and whispered angrily: "We can't let this evil force continue to exist. We must find a way to break this curse."

Mika's eyes were determined. He searched around the room, hoping to find more useful information. Suddenly, he noticed that a stone slab on the wall behind the bookshelf seemed to be movable. After careful inspection, he found that it was a hidden mechanism. When Mika gently pressed the stone slab with his fingers, a secret door slowly opened, revealing a stone staircase leading down to the basement.

"This may be the path to the core of the curse." Mika said, leading the way down the stairs.

The basement was dark and damp, with moss and dripping water on the walls. Along the way, they saw many ancient symbols and murals depicting the curse imposed by the castle's builders. Each step made them more convinced of the importance of lifting the curse.

At the end of the basement, they found a large stone altar with a human-shaped stone sculpture on it, which was the builder of the castle. Various strange symbols and runes were scattered around the stone sculpture. Bennett walked up and carefully observed these runes, trying to find clues to lift the curse.

"I think these runes represent bondage and oppression." Bennett said as he touched the runes with his fingers, trying to feel the power in them. "We need to find the right order and method to break them."

While they were busy studying the runes, a deep laugh suddenly came from the darkness. The three looked up alertly and saw a vague shadow slowly condensing into shape in the stone chamber - it was the soul of the castle builder.

"How dare you disturb my eternal sleep." The ghost's voice was full of anger and threats. "But you can't stop me, I am immortal!" Then he attacked them.

Facing this sudden threat, Bennett quickly drew his sword and blocked it, while Mika quickly chanted a spell to summon an elemental shield to protect them. Lilia was looking for more information that could help in the fight.

A fierce battle unfolded in the narrow space, and each attack was accompanied by the collision of thunder and lightning and elements. At this critical moment, Bennett discovered the source of the ghost's power - a strange symbol under the stone carving. He used all his strength and stabbed the sword into the center of the symbol...

With a loud bang, the entire basement began to shake violently. The ghost howled in pain and gradually dissipated into the air. The three stood there nervously, panting, watching the surroundings gradually return to calm. Knowing that the curse had been broken, the souls of the foggy city were finally free.