Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

Yelan was momentarily stunned.

Reflecting on the past, she realized she'd never encountered a situation like this before.

Usually, in all the big and small events she'd faced, she was the one who remained composed and dependable, the one others could rely on.

But today, it seemed she needed to rely on someone else.

This realization sparked a bit of unwillingness in her heart.

"It's fine, I can walk on my own," Yelan said as she forced herself to stand. However, the pain in her ankle made her unsteady.

Losing support in her left foot, she began to stumble forward.

At that moment, two strong hands steadied her by the shoulders.

Yu Xie stepped forward to support her.

"Don't push yourself. At times like this, what you need is rest. You shouldn't put more strain on your foot," Yu Xie said gently. "Although, I haven't really carried anyone before, so I might not be great at it. How about I just help you walk instead?"

"…Alright, thank you," Yelan hesitated for a moment but eventually agreed in a soft voice.

"Let's go then. Let's look for a way out," Yu Xie said with a light smile.

And so, the two of them began making their way through the underground depths, moving at a slow pace.

Their eyes had already adjusted to the dim environment, but the surroundings were unremarkable—nothing but walls of rock.

It was like a large cavern deep underground, spacious yet labyrinthine, with numerous winding paths and seemingly no exits.

After walking for some time, Yu Xie noticed sweat beading on Yelan's forehead. He gently helped her to a nearby spot and sat her down.

"Does your ankle hurt more than before?" Yu Xie asked.

Yelan shook her head. "No, it's much better after applying the medicine."

"…" Yu Xie fell silent for a moment. "Yelan, you know that this medicine doesn't work that fast, right?"

"…" Yelan also grew quiet. She had said that on purpose, not wanting Yu Xie to worry or feel that she was a burden. In truth, even with Yu Xie's help, her left foot had been forced to bear some weight, and the pain had noticeably worsened compared to earlier.

"Yelan, I know you're incredibly capable. In most situations, you're probably the one standing at the forefront, facing danger directly and shielding your teammates. You're someone your team can trust completely," Yu Xie said softly.

"But no one can always be at the front. Everyone has moments of vulnerability. At times like that, it's okay to rely on your teammates, just as they rely on you during other times, isn't it?"

Yelan remained silent.

In the dim light, Yu Xie could still discern her complex expression. Her emerald-green eyes quivered slightly.

"…I'm sorry for holding you back," Yelan whispered.

Yu Xie shook his head with a warm smile. "I don't think you're holding me back at all. I just know you need care right now."

With that, he conjured a water bottle out of thin air and handed it to her.

"Here, drink some water."

"…Thank you," Yelan said, accepting the bottle.

Yu Xie glanced around and upward again. "This place doesn't seem to have a normal exit. It's likely that when we fell, we were transported into a different space. To get out, we'll probably need to figure out what's going on here."

"We'll have to keep looking for any clues nearby," Yelan said, handing the bottle back after taking a sip.

Yu Xie put the water bottle away, then crouched down in front of her with his back turned.

"Climb on. I really can't let you walk anymore."

"…" Yelan hesitated for a moment but finally climbed onto Yu Xie's back.

A strange sense of comfort and reassurance settled over her.

"…Thank you for this," Yelan said softly.

"Just treat me to some tea another day," Yu Xie joked as he stood up and started moving forward.

Yelan's hair brushed against his neck, tickling slightly. He could also catch a faint, pleasant fragrance from her and hear the steady rhythm of her breathing.

Carrying Yelan, Yu Xie continued walking through the strange space.

"I think I understand now why Lady Ningguang trusts you so much," Yelan suddenly whispered near his ear.

"Hm? What did you say just now?" Yu Xie, focused on finding a way out, hadn't caught her words.

"Nothing, just talking to myself," Yelan replied with a soft laugh, tightening her grip on his shoulders ever so slightly.

Time flowed by quietly.

After walking for what felt like a long time, Yu Xie stopped and looked around.

Yelan also scanned their surroundings, her expression growing serious.

"We're back where we started," Yu Xie said.

"This place feels like a maze," Yelan added.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed through the cavern.

The sound was unusually clear.

Yu Xie turned sharply toward the source of the sound, his guard up.

In the darkness, a figure gradually approached.

Yu Xie's eyes narrowed as he prepared for anything, while blue threads of energy swirled around Yelan's fingers.

As the figure drew closer, Yu Xie could finally make out its form.

It was a sturdy figure with four arms.

"Bo… Bosacius?" Yu Xie instinctively called out the name.

The figure stopped, visibly startled. After a moment of surprise, he slowly spoke:

"Yu Xie… what are you doing here?"

Hearing this, Yelan, still on Yu Xie's back, was momentarily puzzled.

The man who had appeared clearly wasn't human—humans didn't have four arms.

Yet there was no aura of malice or corruption about him. In fact, his presence seemed antithetical to anything sinister.

Could he be…

Yelan recalled stories she had heard of events from centuries ago.

It was said that many years ago, during a time when hordes of monsters invaded The Chasm, a Yaksha arrived to aid the Millelith in sealing the beasts in the underground ruins.

Among those who fought alongside the Yaksha was one of Yelan's ancestors.

Could this four-armed man before her be that very Yaksha?

And if he knew Yu Xie, did that mean… Yu Xie truly was the Deputy General from a thousand years ago?

This realization left Yelan deeply shaken.

For a moment, silence hung in the air as Yu Xie and Bosacius regarded one another, unsure of where to begin.

Finally, Bosacius let out a long sigh, then broke into a hearty laugh.

"You're carrying another girl on your back now? If Liu Yun or Ge Chen saw this, they wouldn't let you hear the end of it," Bosacius teased.

"Her foot is injured. She can't walk," Yu Xie replied.

"Oh?" Bosacius paused for a moment. "I see. Well, in that case, I guess that's acceptable."

With that, Bosacius laughed again, as though he had completely forgotten the predicament they were in.

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