Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

In the main hall, Ei was sitting on a chair, holding a teacup, with the tea reflecting her beautiful face.

Footsteps sounded from outside, and Ei set down the teacup and stood up.

Yu Xie entered the hall. "Ah, it's you, Ei. Is your sister not coming?"

"Do you wish for my sister to come instead?" Ei asked in return.

The question caught Yu Xie a bit off guard, and he gave an awkward smile. "No, that's not it. It's just that Kitsune Saiguu went to the Grand Narukami Shrine and probably won't be back for a while. Would you like to go there to find her?"

"No need. Actually, I came to find you." Ei looked at Yu Xie and slowly stepped forward.

Ei's footsteps suddenly stopped. With her back to Yu Xie, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

"Alright, then I'll stay for a little while longer."

After saying that, Ei turned around and returned to her seat. She picked up the tea cup again and took a small sip.

Yu Xie smiled lightly, walked over to sit beside her, and poured himself a cup of tea.

Unable to think of a good topic to talk about, the atmosphere became somewhat quiet.

Just as Yu Xie was pondering how to start a conversation, Ei took the initiative.

She stood up, placed her hands on the table, and leaned forward, looking directly at Yu Xie.

From Yu Xie's perspective, the view was quite pleasant.

He quickly shifted his gaze upward, meeting Ei's eyes.

"What's wrong?"

"Shall we go for a walk?"

"Sure."

So, the two of them temporarily left the residence and came to the streets of Inazuma City.

When the Shogun is out, it always causes a stir, and this time was no exception.

Pedestrians on the street couldn't help but stare in surprise as they saw Ei walking by.

"Isn't that the Shogun?"

"Yes, that's the Shogun!"

"Who's the person walking with the Shogun?"

"Someone who can travel with the Shogun must be quite special..."

The whispers of the pedestrians continued.

Both Ei and Yu Xie heard these discussions, and Ei seemed slightly annoyed.

"I suppose I should have disguised myself before going out."

"It's fine. If you don't want to be the center of attention, we could just go somewhere less crowded," Yu Xie suggested.

"Where to?"

"How about we go to the Chinju Forest for a stroll?"

"Alright, let's go there."

The Chinju Forest is a serene and mysterious forest on Narukami Island, filled with many tanuki stone statues, scattered torii gates, and hidden shrines deep within.

Everything in the forest seems to tell the legends that flow through time.

It is said that while walking through the Chinju Forest, one might even encounter mysterious beings that play tricks on people.

Yu Xie and Ei arrived here, walking side by side.

Here, there were no longer any prying eyes, just the two of them alone.

The wind blew through the forest, bringing a refreshing coolness. Even though it was summer, the temperature in the forest was quite pleasant.

The gentle flow of water nearby, and the flowers and plants swaying by the roadside, added to the tranquility.

This is indeed a great place to relax and unwind. If it weren't for the mischievous, mysterious beings that are rumored to appear here, many people would likely come to visit.

However, with Yu Xie and Ei here, there was no worry about those mysterious creatures.

Perhaps it was because Ei was with him, but the two had been strolling through the forest for quite a while and had yet to encounter any of the rumored mysterious beings.

"Yu Xie, when... do you plan to return?" Ei suddenly asked.

"I'll head back before dark, no rush," Yu Xie replied.

"I don't mean that. I mean... when do you plan to return to Liyue?" Ei hesitated before asking again.

"...In a little while, I suppose. At least after we've gone on the outing with everyone," Yu Xie smiled. "I can't go back on my word."

"Is that so..." Ei's voice was soft, so soft that only she could hear it.

For some reason, the thought that Yu Xie would leave Inazuma made Ei feel inexplicably reluctant.

Perhaps it was because after their long separation, she didn't want to part with him again.

Ei didn't know when exactly, but at some point, a selfish thought had emerged in her heart — she wanted to keep Yu Xie by her side.

Who knew if Yu Xie would disappear again without a word this time?

Only by keeping him close could she pay attention to every move he made.

But would this... seem like she had too strong of a "controlling" desire?

After all, you aren't Yu Xie's guardian, are you?

Ei's mind was filled with complex thoughts, and she fell into silence.

"Ei? Ei!" Yu Xie's voice snapped Ei back to reality.

She came to her senses and gave him a faint smile, changing the subject. "I'm fine. By the way, I've been craving your grilled fish. Is that okay?"

"Well... let's head to the beach then."

In the afternoon, the two arrived at the southern shore of the Chinju Forest.

Fishing wasn't a problem for Yu Xie, and he quickly caught two sea bass. After a simple preparation, he placed them on the fire to roast.

The flickering flames illuminated Ei's face.

But Ei's heart remained complicated.

She was a god of the old world, and she had always thought that she could handle anything except cooking. But now, it seemed there were a few things she couldn't manage.

She didn't understand her own heart and couldn't keep Yu Xie with her.

"Here, it's done." Yu Xie handed the grilled fish to Ei. "The conditions aren't great, so I can't guarantee it'll taste good."

Ei paused for a moment before taking the fish and taking a bite.

Due to the lack of seasoning, the taste wasn't perfect, but it wasn't bad either.

What mattered was that it had been centuries since Ei had tasted anything made by Yu Xie.

In an instant, memories from the past flooded back, overwhelming her.

Scenes from those times appeared in her mind one by one, and she looked at Yu Xie, who was so close, as if it were the first time they had met.

The sea breeze blowing toward her seemed to carry a faint salty scent. Ei let the wind tousle her hair as she simply watched Yu Xie, her memories and the present moment blending together.

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