Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

Chapter 204 The Day the Moon and You Disappeared (Part 2)

The party continued late into the night, and the bright moon hung high in the sky, but it was far less bright than the lights of the Lombard Tavern.

Even though it was past midnight, the crowd showed no signs of dispersing. The tavern was still filled with the sounds of clinking glasses and laughter, and it seemed like they might stay up all night.

"Now! It's my turn!"

On the Seven Summoning Card Table in the corner, Seno smugly held a card between his fingers, his eyes sharp.

Tina didn't drink much, but Kavi, who had just downed seven or eight bottles of Mondstadt dandelion, was already slumped on the counter, unconscious, muttering something about expenses.

"Come on! Little Mu Zi... have another drink with me!"

Slightly tipsy, Dixia casually put her arm around Mufeng's shoulder, shouting drunkenly as she downed a large wooden cup full of cider.

It's hard, the fist is hard.

Mu Feng was speechless. He disgustedly wiped the drool that had dripped onto the girl's shoulder, then took the wine glass from her hand.

I should have known better than to let this girl, who has no manners when it comes to alcohol, drink so much. Getting her drunk is simply outrageous.

Nilu and Dina Zede, standing to the side, covered their mouths and turned away to chuckle. It seemed that little Dixia was going to be in trouble tomorrow.

"Hahaha, you're just bragging!"

"Why don't you just say you killed that old bastard Hazard? Hahahahahaha..."

A burst of laughter erupted from another corner, where a mercenary was red-faced and trying to explain himself.

"No, when I went to report the news, I clearly saw that the mechanical god was already paralyzed."

Although it was only for a moment, he was certain that the mechanical god seemed to have lost its energy at that time.

However, it was clear that his companions did not believe him, and this was followed by another round of good-natured laughter.

In the end, even he himself began to doubt everything he had seen. Could it really be an illusion?

"Alright, alright! It's all over, let's drink!"

The sounds of clinking glasses and toasts rang out once again, this time continuing until the early hours of the morning.

The moonlight began to dim in the latter half of the night, and dark clouds gradually rolled in, swallowing up the world's light.

The silvery-white light that had been scattering along the path slowly faded away, and the flower stamens disappeared from view.

"Squeak, squeak."

It was the sound of the tavern's heavy wooden door being pushed open.

"It's getting late, I'll head back now."

"See you tomorrow, Brother Mufeng."

Nel, who was scheduled to perform the Dance of the Flower Goddess the next day, yawned and was the first to say goodbye.

The young dancer winked playfully, and only after receiving an affirmative answer did she return home satisfied.

I hope tomorrow comes quickly.

Next up was Dina Zede, who was helplessly supporting the dizzy mercenary girl.

Hmph, it's time to get a new bodyguard.

"Goodbye, Brother Mufeng, don't break your promise tomorrow!"

Then, the two girls walked further and further away, slowly disappearing into the night.

"……goodbye."

Mu Feng smiled and returned to the tavern.

The tavern was much sparsely populated. After greeting Tinari and Elhesen, Tinari pulled the unconscious Kavi away. Seno, who was to lead the disciplinary officers to maintain order in the city the next day, also put away the Seven Saints Summoning and took his leave.

Then, the drowsy senior staggered to his feet and walked straight to the painting on the tavern wall.

"Sweet... Senior, you've had too much to drink, slow down."

Mu Feng quickly reached out to stop Falushan, who was about to make intimate contact with the wall, and gently helped her walk towards the tavern's door.

Farusan struggled to lift her heavy eyelids. The vaguely familiar figure in front of her made her feel a little more at ease. She mumbled something and then slowly closed her eyes.

"It was you... who dared to... stand me up, senior... Tomorrow... you'll be sorry..."

It seems that Little Dixia isn't the only one with poor drinking manners.

Mu Feng sighed and gently ruffled Farusan's smooth, sky-blue hair, then took her hand and placed it on his shoulder.

She seems to have a lot on her mind, and she drank quite a bit tonight; she really needs to get a good night's sleep.

In her dream, Farusan frowned slightly and subconsciously moved her body a little closer to Mu Feng.

Don't leave... Don't leave me alone again...

"Hey, what are you planning to do?"

Just as they reached the tavern door, Dolly suddenly appeared out of nowhere, pouting and staring suspiciously at the person who was about to escort her senior home.

She wasn't jealous because she was trying to stop some malicious guy from taking advantage of her drunk senior!

Here, we're not waiting for anyone!

Mu Feng used one hand to tap the little girl's forehead. Was this how she perceived him?

Dolly stood there with her hands on her hips, completely unfazed. What do you think?

……

After returning to Farusan's new home and tucking the blankets around the sleeping girl, Mu Feng quietly went downstairs.

He placed the coconut charcoal cakes he had gotten from the tavern on the empty table, and after thinking for a moment, he added a can of milk.

Then, he stepped out of the entryway and gently pushed the door shut.

Dolly was still standing under the streetlight waiting for him. The girl's shadow was small. Mu Feng walked over and picked her up.

"You're acting strange today."

Dolly stretched out her fair index finger and gently poked Mu Feng's cheek, her voice tinged with worry.

"Me? No? What's wrong with me?"

Mu Feng smiled and asked in return, but Dolly couldn't answer. The girl lowered her head and shrank into her arms, repeating the same words in a muffled voice.

"I don't know... but it's just a feeling."

She had felt this way once before, the last time being when her sister used her medicine money to buy her candy.

"Hey! You're not allowed to just disappear like that! Otherwise, otherwise... I won't pay you back!"

When they were almost home, the girl suddenly hugged him tightly and refused to get down, her threatening voice tinged with a sob.

She already has so much Mora, she doesn't want to lose any more, she doesn't want to lose anything more.

Mu Feng seemed to be taken aback for a moment, but he quickly recovered and smiled as he pinched the little girl's cheek teasingly:

"Of course, the great Dori Sango Mahabay still owes me a lot of Mora."

"Only a fool wouldn't take such a comfortable life as a kept man."

Dolly was amused. She nudged Mu Feng's shoulder, and her anxiety eased slightly.

That's true, she's probably just being too sensitive.

"Hmph, see you tomorrow, Mr. Creditor."

The girl made a face and jumped back to the ground, then turned around sheepishly and walked towards the small villa behind her.

During this time, she looked back several times, and Mu Feng was still standing by the roadside, smiling as he watched her leave, which put her at ease.

The door is closed. See you tomorrow.

……

Back at Jingshan Palace, the little deity was still sitting at a small table processing documents, with a small flame lit by an oil lamp on the table.

"Welcome home, my sage."

She heard soft footsteps behind her. Narcissus put down her quill pen, and Yotsuba's eyes curved into a beautiful smile as she leaned back into a warm embrace.

Footsteps are also a distinguishing feature.

Mu Feng placed a small basket of date and coconut honey on the small table and gently put his arm around the goddess's petite shoulder.

Is Nasita waiting for me?

The little god let out a soft "Oh dear," seemingly a little annoyed, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.

"This time, my thoughts have been discovered."

Nasida reached out and picked up a piece of date and honey candy, putting it in her mouth. The sweet aroma of the candy made her feel at ease.

But what I like most is the warmth behind me.

Although today felt a little strange, everything still ended smoothly, didn't it?

Once the secret left behind by the Great Tree King is found, everything will truly get back on track, and the future will definitely be better.

She always believed that.

Also, tomorrow is her birthday. Although it's a belated celebration, she's still really looking forward to it.

Goodnight, my favorite Flower Knight.

Good night, happy birthday, Naxida.

The lights of Jingshan Palace were also turned off, and Mount Sumeru slept peacefully in the night, like an endless beautiful dream.

The moonlight completely disappeared, and dark clouds covered the sky. Scattered starlight could be faintly seen through the clouds.

A sigh arose, faint and indistinct. Was it for the fading moon, or for the morning star that was about to rise?

If the night is endless, I will bear the weight of your lives and deaths.

This long story begins with a bright moonlit dream and then moves into a dim moonlit dream.

This story has nothing to do with saving and being saved, but rather with the existence of other bystanders in this story.

They must have been filled with anticipation, anticipating overcoming more deaths, anticipating reaching that unharmed end.

I stand in the distant future, knowing your past.

But in the end, I was unable to spend the future with you.

Let it be like a dream from the past. When the wind tears off a piece of the rainbow from the horizon, it will still remember to illuminate the withered flowers in the box.

When the moon disappears, the dream will end.

"Beep——"

……

The next day was the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival.

The float bounced and swayed, and Naxi Da opened her eyes.

Today is Naxi Da's birthday.

She jumped off the bed, picked up a date and coconut candy from the small bamboo basket on the table, her delicate little face full of anticipation.

She remembered that today was the day she was to attend the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival with... and she had already prepared...

The little deity was suddenly stunned, and confusion began to appear on her face.

Who is it?

[End of simulation]

[Volume 4 - End]