Original God Zhongli BG Xiao Qinglong traveled through time

"I tried to numb myself with alcohol, trying to escape from it all. But every time I woke up from the chaos, the pain became more profound, like a thorn piercing my heart." Allen Delin's voice trembled slightly, like a dead leaf swaying in the wind. "I don't know where the future is. It's as if I'm lost in the endless darkness and can't find even a faint light."

Lin Huan took a step forward and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Sir, although it is difficult for people to fully understand each other's joys and sorrows, I can deeply understand the sorrow in your heart. However, as long as there is still a spark of hope in your heart, you will definitely be able to get out of this dark quagmire."

Alan Delin smiled bitterly and shook his head. That smile was full of bitterness: "Hope? For me, that is already too far away and too extravagant."

At this time, the wind seemed to blow faster, as if a gentle elf had quietly awakened at this moment, disappeared, and quietly floated beside the two of them, listening silently. Perhaps even he had never expected that a little girl from Liyue, his little friend who came from afar, could unexpectedly facilitate another good thing that was absolutely a surprise to him. For Barbatos, the people of Mondstadt, regardless of their wealth, status, or joy, were the most precious and important existence. If he could clear the haze in the heart of this child who accidentally fell into the deep pool... even if he could at least give him a motivation for hope and the courage to take a step forward... it would be great.

Lin Huan looked at Alan Delin with a firm gaze and said, "Maybe you feel that there is little hope at this moment, but life is always full of unknown surprises. Just like this wind, it is invisible and colorless, but it can bring change and the dawn of hope."

Alendrin raised his head and stared at the sky, deep in thought. Lin Huan continued, "Your courage and strength once protected this sacred land, and now they will surely support you in finding the meaning of life again. At the very least, your superb skills and powerful strength will be extremely beneficial and indispensable to the future of Mond."

A glimmer flashed in Alandrin's eyes, like stars in the dark night. He slowly put down the sword he was leaning on and straightened his body: "Perhaps, you are right. I can't keep being stuck in the sad quagmire of the past."

Lin Huan whispered, with his brows slightly lowered, as if... he was trying to convince himself.

"Yes, the past is the past. We must remember... remember everything that was happy or sad, and then look forward bravely. This is what... one of my elders told me."

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and falls on them like golden threads, as if bringing a touch of warmth and hope.

Lin Huan smiled softly, like a sigh.

"I... know your story... You are the former Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Mr. Allandrin, known as the 'Lion'... In fact, you have always done very well. Of course, as a stranger who has only met you once, I may not be qualified to make such an absolute conclusion, but I want to say that you have done very well, very well... You have fulfilled your sacred duty excellently. Your good friend has never let you down... So at least for his sake, you should live a good life... And... Mondstadt needs you even more... Please live a good life for them!"

Alan Delin took a deep breath and said to Lin Huan: "Thank you, little girl. Your words touched my heart."

Lin Huan nodded slightly, then smiled. "I just hope you can get rid of the gloom as soon as possible and regain your own brilliant light."

Alendlin picked up the sword again and turned to leave. Although his steps were still heavy, he clearly had a firmer strength. Lin Huan looked at his receding back and silently sent his blessings in his heart.

The wind rose and the ground returned to its tranquility, as if everything that had just happened was just a brief and beautiful encounter that touched the soul.