Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

The Next Day Arrives as Scheduled.

After breakfast, Yu Xie and Shen He left the inn.

Having just arrived in Inazuma, the layout of the streets and the various market stalls were novel to them. If they didn't have matters to attend to, leisurely exploring the area would have been a delightful choice.

The streets were bustling with people coming and going.

As they walked, the crowd's attention was suddenly drawn in unison toward one direction. A nearby street was temporarily cleared, as if to make way for someone important.

Out of curiosity, Yu Xie and Shen He also went over to take a look.

On the cleared street, a woman wearing a crimson tengu mask with shoulder-length hair was leading a troop of soldiers.

Her cold, striking features and the radiant Electro Vision hanging at her waist accentuated her extraordinary aura, hinting at her commanding presence.

"Is General Kujou Sara leading an expedition or conducting a drill?"

"This war... when will it ever end?"

Soft murmurs spread through the crowd.

Everyone recognized the woman leading the troops. She was Kujou Sara, the great general of the Tenryou Commission in Inazuma.

Across the crowd, Yu Xie's gaze met Kujou Sara's.

For a fleeting moment, their eyes locked before Kujou Sara averted her gaze. Despite its brevity, Yu Xie was certain it wasn't a coincidence.

As the long procession disappeared into the distance, the crowd dispersed, and the street returned to its usual state.

Yu Xie sighed softly.

In the original story, how did the war between the Shogunate and Watatsumi Island end? He couldn't quite recall.

Regardless, war was never a good thing.

The reaction of Inazuma's people made it clear—most of them were eager for the war to end as soon as possible.

"Shen He, let's go," Yu Xie said as he turned around, continuing down the street with her.

After walking for about ten minutes, the two arrived outside another inn.

Yu Xie had done some inquiries before coming. He learned that a delegation from Snezhnaya, led by the Fatui Harbinger known as "The Fair Lady," was staying there.

Such news was not difficult to uncover. When a diplomatic envoy visits Inazuma, word spreads quickly.

Just as Yu Xie was about to enter with Shen He, Rosalyne emerged from the inn's main entrance.

She froze upon seeing Yu Xie.

"Yu... Yu Xie?"

Rosalyne blinked in disbelief, rubbing her eyes to ensure she wasn't mistaken.

It was indeed Yu Xie, standing just a short distance away.

"Why are you here?"

"There are matters I feel I cannot ignore," Yu Xie replied.

By the seaside, the ocean breeze swept over the shore, and waves lapped against the sand, erasing footprints and smoothing the beach.

Yu Xie, Shen He, and Rosalyne stood alone on the quiet beach.

Shen He found the situation somewhat strange, though she couldn't quite pinpoint why. She merely felt that the way Rosalyne looked at Yu Xie was... peculiar, reminiscent of the way her master looked at him.

"Yu Xie, you said there are matters you cannot ignore. What do you mean by that?" Rosalyne's golden hair and cloak fluttered in the sea breeze, and even the hem of her dress swayed elegantly. Her entire demeanor exuded a mature beauty.

It was undeniable that Rosalyne embodied "beauty" in every sense of the word.

"Your current mission in Inazuma—is it related to the war between the Shogunate and Watatsumi Island?" Yu Xie asked.

"...Yes," Rosalyne hesitated before nodding. "As I mentioned before, once this mission is completed, I plan to leave the Fatui."

"Are you planning to carry out the original Fatui strategy?" Yu Xie fixed his gaze on Rosalyne.

She hesitated.

In truth, she had no such intention. She was planning to do the exact opposite of what the Fatui wanted.

Since reuniting with Yu Xie, the Rosalyne of old seemed to be resurfacing. The arrogance and prejudice she once harbored were gradually fading.

Rosalyne was aware of her past wrongdoings, and while she couldn't undo them, she could at least prevent new tragedies from unfolding. In her mind, this was a small act of redemption.

However, she was torn about whether to share her plans with Yu Xie.

Revealing her intentions could drag Yu Xie into the Fatui's chaos, which would bring him no benefit and might even put him in danger—something Rosalyne didn't want to see.

After a moment of silence, she chose not to answer.

"Let me ask a different question," Yu Xie said, changing the subject. "Leaving the Fatui isn't going to be easy. How do you plan to do it?"

"I…" Rosalyne hesitated again before replying, "I plan to make 'The Fair Lady' cease to exist in this world."

Yu Xie was momentarily taken aback.

It sounded like Rosalyne intended to eliminate the persona of "The Fair Lady."

This was indeed a feasible approach—if "The Fair Lady" no longer existed, she would naturally be free from the Fatui.

But this also brought Yu Xie's thoughts back to her eventual fate.

Although the story's course had changed, this plan was undoubtedly a dangerous gamble, eerily similar to her original tragic ending.

If things went wrong, the one to disappear might not just be "The Fair Lady."

Looking into Rosalyne's eyes, Yu Xie saw her unwavering determination.

Though their time together had been brief, he understood that Rosalyne's resolve was not something easily altered.

She had made up her mind to leave the Fatui and to put an end to "The Fair Lady."

"I see. Be careful, Rosalyne," Yu Xie said, choosing not to say more.

Some words felt unnecessary.

After bidding farewell to Rosalyne, Yu Xie and Shen He arrived in front of the Tenshukaku.

The grand building stood tall, the residence of Inazuma's Archon—Raiden Shogun.

"Yu Xie, this place is…" Shen He gazed at the imposing structure, asking curiously.

"Tenshukaku, the residence of the Electro Archon," Yu Xie replied. "Let's go."

He led the way, with Shen He close behind, stopping at the main gate.

A guard stationed at the entrance immediately addressed them:

"Halt. This is the Tenshukaku. Do not approach recklessly. Please leave."

"I wish to request an audience with the Raiden Shogun. Could you relay the message?" Yu Xie asked calmly.

"The Shogun is very busy and does not meet just anyone. Leave now, or we will have to act," the guard replied sternly.

Yu Xie pursed his lips, considered briefly, and then turned to leave with Shen He without further protest.

As they walked away, another guard watched Yu Xie closely, his expression shifting as if recognizing something.

"This... How can he resemble him so closely?"

End of chapter

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