Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

Ganyu, who should have been there to announce the results, found herself in a delicate standoff with Ningguang.

To break this strange atmosphere, Nathan had to speak up to draw their attention.

"Ganyu... now that the trial is over, what about these two people?"

"These two will receive appropriate punishment for breaking the rules."

"Well... because that person tried to take my life, I might have been a bit heavy-handed. Is that going to be a problem?"

Ignoring the now-powerless noble lady, Nathan pointed at the old man whose fate remained uncertain.

He wanted to explain in advance that even if the man died, it would count as self-defense.

Expecting Ganyu to scrutinize the incident, her actual response completely surprised Nathan.

"Good riddance!!!"

She said angrily, making Nathan almost think she was about to celebrate.

"No... I mean, his actions against Nathan... against others, are absolutely unforgivable!"

Sensing Nathan's confused gaze, Ganyu tried to explain and remedy her words.

But halfway through, she almost let something slip!

"Well then, take him back for treatment, he probably hasn't lost his life!"

Ignoring Ganyu's peculiar behavior, Nathan shook his head helplessly.

Even if the old man survived, Nathan's previous attacks had already rendered him useless.

Moreover, according to Ganyu, even if they saved him, they would still settle accounts later.

Perhaps... this was even worse than dying outright.

Ganyu merely cast a healing spell before ignoring the unconscious old man.

Instead, she slowly moved forward until she was just one step away from Nathan.

"Nathan... you said you were attacked. How do you feel now? Are you alright?"

Like Ningguang earlier, she reached out with her smooth arms, attempting to caress Nathan's cheeks!

"Ahem, my partner's well-being doesn't require Ganyu's concern!"

But just before contact, Ningguang coldly separated them.

This action led to another clash of gazes.

Nathan didn't understand why this life simulation would trigger such a dramatic scene.

"Simulations are too scary, reality is definitely better!"

He thought to himself, seemingly forgetting that after completing this simulation, he would still fall into Ningguang's clutches.

"We'll discuss this later. Lady Ningguang still has some minor obstacles to clear before becoming the Tianquan."

After a brief staredown, Ganyu took a step back.

"Ganyu, what obstacles do you mean?"

He had thought the noble lady was the final obstacle, but apparently, there was more.

"Nothing much, just some other noble families that need to be dealt with!"

Before Ganyu could answer, Ningguang had already provided the answer.

Ganyu nodded in agreement.

"Actually, this trial was also meant to target these families hiding in the shadows!"

"Huh? So Ningguang was just your bait? All the targeting she received was within your plans?"

Nathan finally understood - what he had found most unreasonable all along was actually arranged by Liyue's leadership.

"No... we can't call it bait. 

Lady Ningguang becoming the Tianquan was already decided.

Using this to weaken the noble families was something Lady Ningguang agreed to."

So regardless of what happened, Ningguang would eventually take the position of Tianquan.

Nathan felt this had a sense of predestination.

"So Nathan, will you continue to walk this path with me?"

With these words, Ningguang extended her right hand to Nathan.

Without any hesitation, he intertwined his fingers with hers.

"Of course, we're partners who've been through life and death together."

As soon as he finished speaking, the life simulator in Nathan's mind began working again.

[You have formed a partnership contract with Ningguang, ready to journey together!]

[In one month's time, you cleared out over ten major and minor families!]

[After one month, the noble families affecting Liyue were thoroughly dealt with, and Liyue entered a period of stability!]

[On the night before becoming one of the Liyue Qixing, Ningguang invited you to the outskirts...]

Then... time began to flow rapidly, space accelerated.

When Nathan regained his vision, he found himself in a completely different setting.

First, the time had changed from bright daylight to a star-filled night.

Then, their location had shifted from Mingyun Village to a mountaintop.

Looking down, he could see the brightly lit Liyue Harbor.

If Nathan wasn't mistaken, this was definitely Mount Tianheng behind the Jade Chamber.

The figure beside them - Ganyu was nowhere to be seen.

Under the quiet night sky, only Nathan and Ningguang remained.

Ningguang had changed into that black and gold robe.

It was the attire Nathan remembered from after she became the Tianquan.

"Nathan... the night is so quiet!"

Ningguang stood before him, suddenly humming softly.

Indeed, in this quiet mountain setting, besides the two of them, there wasn't a third person in sight.

"Time... passes so quickly!"

However, Nathan couldn't quite agree with this sentiment.

Perhaps in Ningguang's consciousness, a month had passed.

But under the influence of the life simulator, it had only been a brief moment.

"Nathan... don't you think this night scene is beautiful?"

Ningguang looked up, pointing at the countless stars above.

Not knowing why she would ask such a question, Nathan could only nod along.

"Then Nathan... who do you think is more beautiful - me or this night scene?"

A/N - 2 Bonus chapters incoming guys