Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

"Of course, you can!" Yu Xie answered without hesitation.

"…But I was once an exiled person. Even if I return, I will only face the inevitable outcome." Nabu's gaze dimmed. "I'm different from Buer and Al-Ahmar…"

"Do you trust me?" After a moment of silence, Yu Xie asked.

Nabu paused for a moment, looking into Yu Xie's eyes, where her own reflection appeared, as if they held the future and the stars.

"I…"

"Nabu, I told you, I will change all of this. It may sound like empty words now, but please believe me." Yu Xie paused. "So, come back with me. Also, you should smile, like you used to. That's the real you, Nabu Malikata."

"Smile…" Nabu's mind once again replayed the past.

The scenes of the past flickered in her mind like slides, each one stirring up her feelings of reluctance and longing.

She could no longer deny it. She wanted to be with everyone, to chat with them from time to time, to have tea in the afternoon. Even though every day was filled with busy tasks, there was an invisible thread that connected them all.

"Nabu…" Yu Xie tightened his grip on her hand, sensing it tremble slightly. "Don't be afraid. If any god from above is going to bring divine punishment, I will stand in front of you!"

Those words seemed to pierce through the swirling sandstorm, reaching Nabu's heart.

Nabu wanted to say something, but found herself unsure of where to begin.

She looked into Yu Xie's eyes, and before she knew it, she felt tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.

"I… can I really go back?" After a long silence, Nabu asked the question again.

"Of course you can." Yu Xie's voice was not loud, but to Nabu, it was full of strength, as if his voice had dispelled the wind and sand around them.

"Let's go, we're going home." Yu Xie pulled Nabu's hand and turned in the direction they had come from.

"Mm, home…" Nabu responded softly, and tears quietly escaped from her eyes.

The wind and sand gradually began to subside, and the winds began to calm. The dust in the air slowly began to settle.

The two of them walked slowly, stepping out of the storm of sand.

"Hey, look over there!"

"It's Mr. Yu Xie, and… the Flower Goddess!"

"That's great…"

The people who had been traveling with Yu Xie earlier saw the sandstorm calming down and came out from their hiding places.

At this moment, they saw Yu Xie and the Flower Goddess slowly emerging from the sandstorm.

Cheers rang out.

...

Al-Ahmar's Territory.

"Welcome back, Nabu." Buer smiled with relief as she greeted Nabu.

The concern and joy from everyone left Nabu speechless. At that moment, she felt like a spoiled child.

But no one mentioned the events that had transpired, only welcoming her back with smiles.

She looked at everyone, with so much she wanted to say, but in the end, words failed her.

There was really no need to say much.

Night.

In the elegant dining room, the table was filled with delicious dishes, and the wine in the glasses exuded a tempting aroma.

This was the feast to celebrate Nabu's return, as well as a celebration for Yu Xie's success in bringing her back.

The sound of clinking glasses echoed through the room, and laughter filled the air.

After dinner, Yu Xie returned to his room.

He opened the window, and the cool breeze blew in, bringing a refreshing chill.

He lay down on the bed, his mind drifting to what lay ahead.

It could be said that he had taken the first step in changing the course of the story, but what the future held, he still did not know.

There would likely be many troubles ahead, but this was the path he had chosen. From the very beginning, regret had never been an option for him.

The wind made the window creak, almost like a lullaby, and as drowsiness slowly crept in, Yu Xie fell asleep.

At that moment, the sound of light footsteps came from outside the door.

"Yu Xie, are you asleep?" Nabu arrived at the door and found that it wasn't completely closed, just slightly ajar.

She gently pushed the door open and saw that Yu Xie was already lying in bed, fast asleep.

After a moment of thought, she slowed her steps, trying not to make a sound, and walked to the bedside. She carefully tucked the blanket over him, then sat down at the edge of the bed, quietly watching him.

The silver moonlight streamed through the open window, bathing her in its soft glow.

"You're sleeping without covering yourself. Be careful, or you'll catch a cold."

"And… thank you, Yu Xie."

Nabu suddenly realized that her gaze didn't want to leave Yu Xie. After thinking for a moment, she stood up, moved a low stool to the bedside, and sat back down. She leaned over the bed, simply gazing at Yu Xie's sleeping face.

A subtle emotion filled her heart, and she noticed the corners of her mouth curving upwards.

"Good night."

And so, without realizing it, the night passed.

When the morning sunlight streamed into the room, Yu Xie slowly opened his eyes.

He had slept unusually well last night, as if someone had been watching over him, keeping all the things that could disturb his sleep at bay.

Then, the scene before him froze him in place.

Nabu's beautiful face was right in front of him, so close that he could even feel her steady breathing.

Yu Xie closed his eyes again, thinking that perhaps he hadn't fully woken up yet.

How could Nabu be lying at the head of his bed?

He opened his eyes again, but the scene before him hadn't changed.

He tried to recall the events of last night.

If he remembered correctly, after dinner, he had returned to his room, then lay down on the bed and fell asleep—he didn't think he had done anything else.

But why was Nabu here?

Yu Xie could smell a pleasant fragrance in the air, almost like a faint flower scent.

Nabu was still asleep. She seemed to be having a pleasant dream, and a gentle smile rested on her face, making it hard for him to wake her up.

But the next moment, Nabu suddenly opened her eyes.

Their gazes met, locking onto each other.

After a brief moment, Nabu suddenly sat up.

"You—you're awake."

"Yeah, I slept pretty well last night." Yu Xie sat up and scratched his head.

The atmosphere felt a bit awkward.

"I'll go check if breakfast is ready," Nabu said quickly, turning to leave the room.

She was afraid that Yu Xie would ask why she was in his room, and if he did, she honestly wouldn't know how to answer.

Should she say that she had come to talk to him, but then got so absorbed in watching him sleep that she fell asleep herself?

It would probably sound a little strange... and she might come across as a bit of a creep.

"Wait, Nabu!" Yu Xie called out to her.

Nabu stopped, slowly turning around.

"What... what is it?"

"Let's go together. I'm awake now, so wait for me, I'll get up right away."

Nabu paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

The morning sunlight wasn't too harsh, and the gentle, smiling Nabu reappeared before Yu Xie's eyes once more.

End of chapter

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