Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

Chapter 132 Cole and Tinari

"Traveler, are you alright?" Paimon's voice was full of concern as she looked at Yingmei, waiting for her answer.

Yingmei didn't answer immediately. She closed her eyes, trying to calm the pounding in her heart.

The image of the towering tree in the mysterious space flashed through her mind; it was her last memory before she fell into a coma.

The tree seemed to hold some special significance, but she couldn't understand it.

At the same time, the words "World...forget...me" kept echoing in her ears like a nightmare, making her feel irritable and uneasy.

She held her forehead with her hand, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled.

After a while, the chaotic images and sounds gradually disappeared.

She opened her eyes, looked at Paimon, and smiled slightly: "I'm fine, just a little dizzy."

She began to look around and found herself in a small wooden cabin full of nature and life. Behind Paimon was a pretty and lovely girl.

The girl wore a short dress that exposed her armpits, with a light green cape around her neck. She had shoulder-length grass-green hair, delicate features, and light purple eyes filled with strength and a love for life.

"Are you alright, traveler?" The girl's voice was very gentle, like a warm spring breeze in the Sumeru Rainforest.

Yingmei's eyes lit up when she saw her adorable younger sister. "I'm very nice. May I ask your name? Let me tell you, I have a Dust Song Pot, and inside there is..."

"boom!"

Paimon's sudden hammer blow interrupted what she was about to say.

Yingmei covered her head with her hands, looking very aggrieved. "Paimon, I had only just started, why did you attack me?"

"Hmph!" Paimon put his hands on his hips. "Your illegal behavior must be severely punished, dealt a heavy blow, and dealt a brutal blow."

Seeing their friendly interaction, the girl couldn't help but laugh out loud, which drew the attention of Paimon and Yingmei to her.

"Hello, um... Traveler, my name is Cole. I found you unconscious while I was on patrol with my master today, so I brought you back."

"Colette, thank you. May I ask where this place is?" Yingmei asked in confusion.

"This is the Huacheng Guo of Daocheng Forest. It was originally a temporary resting place built by scholars of Sumeru in the rainforest. Now it is mainly where forest rangers are stationed."

In fact, there was one more thing that Cole didn't say: Huacheng Guo was also a place where scholars were exiled by the Church. Countless scholars who failed in the academic and political struggles of the Church would die here with regret or depression.

Suddenly, Ke Lai remembered something. "Oh, right, Master said you need to take the medicine again after you wake up. I'll give it to you now."

As she spoke, she hurriedly turned around to pick up the medicine pot from the counter, but in her haste, she accidentally dropped the pot on the ground, spilling the prepared medicine all over the floor.

"Waaah..." Cole let out a mournful cry, "How could I be so careless?"

"Kelei, what's wrong? Do you want to get your medicine? I told you not to touch these things. You've only just recovered. I'll take care of it for you."

Just then, a young scholar with long ears walked in. He looked at Ke Lai with affection, then walked up to Ying Mei and asked, "How are you feeling? Are you feeling any better?"

Ke Lai introduced Ying Mei to her, saying, "This is my master, Mr. Tinali, the forest ranger, who is also the superior of all the forest rangers in Huacheng Guo."

But Yingmei's mind was completely focused on those soft, slender ears, and she really wanted to try them out.

Tina said with a serious expression, "I want to explain to you that some scholars in Sumeru use a plant incense called lingfen to stabilize their minds and enter a meditative state. What you smelled in the forest was this."

It seems that the linalool has had a very negative effect on you.

I suggest you stay here for a while and observe.

After listening, Yingmei shook her head. "Thank you for your kindness, but I must get to Sumeru City as soon as possible."

Tina thought for a moment, "If you're really in a hurry, I suggest you stay here for another three days."

Yingmei calculated the days and concluded that if it was three days, she should be able to make it to the Flower Goddess Festival that she had agreed to meet with Ueno Chiki.

"Alright then, I'll stay here for three days."

"Well, you can stay in my room for the next three days. I'll squeeze in at Amir's place. By the way, Saint Oppenheimer's lecture is about to start. If you're interested, you might want to come with me."

"A saint? Oppenheimer?" Yingmei looked confused; she had never heard of a saint in Sumeru.

At this moment, Cole said very devoutly, "Saint Oppenheimer is my savior. From childhood to adulthood, I have been tormented by the Demon Scale Disease, suffering all kinds of hardships. It was he who helped me cure the disease."

Not long ago, he debated with the next candidate for Sage, Sedafi, in the Academy of Religion. Although the result was a draw, everyone agreed that the knight had won because his scholarship and intellectual depth far surpassed Sedafi's.

Afterwards, he even walked the path of the Great Compassion Tree King barefoot, measuring the suffering of Mount Sumeru with his bare feet.

After hearing this, Yingmei couldn't help but exclaim, "Oppenheimer was truly a great saint and elder."

Upon hearing this, both Tinari and Corleone exchanged strange glances.

"Is something wrong?" Yingmei asked immediately.

Cole said, "Oppenheimer is not an elder; he is still very young, looking only about twenty years old."

"what?!"

Yingmei never expected that Oppenheimer was still so young. She couldn't help but think of Ueno Chiki, who was also around twenty years old and had no real skills other than writing light novels. Compared to Oppenheimer, he was completely outmatched.

And yet, he still wants to date so many girls! What a scumbag!

My sister should all belong to me!

Chapter 133 A person's life should be dedicated to fighting for Naxida.

Yingmei and Paimon followed silently behind Cole and Tinari as they headed toward the location of Oppenheimer's lecture.

Along the way, Cole recounted Oppenheimer's many achievements with great familiarity, her voice filled with admiration and worship, like a fervent fan enthusiastically recommending her idol to others.

As Yingmei listened to Cole's story, she began to develop a strong interest in Oppenheimer.

Before long, the group arrived at the location.

Beneath a circular platform, a dense crowd of devout believers could be seen.

They came from all directions, of different ages and genders, but their faces all bore the same piety and fervor.

They waited quietly, as if awaiting a sacred ceremony.

The circular platform is uniquely designed, with white steps spiraling upwards, resembling a stairway to a sacred world.

Standing atop the high platform was a man dressed in a bright green priest's robe; he was Oppenheimer.

His face was gentle, his eyes were deep and bright, and he had an extraordinary bearing. The majesty and holiness he exuded were irresistible.

As Yingmei approached, she almost lost control and cried out when she saw his face clearly.

Good heavens, how could it be this scumbag?

If he hadn't given her those instructions beforehand, she would have run over to him on the spot to acknowledge him.

Ueno Chiki, standing on the high platform, glanced at the crowd. Suddenly, he seemed to notice something, and his gaze instantly fixed on Yingmei at the edge of the crowd.

Their eyes met in mid-air, and for a moment time seemed to stand still.

Ueno Chiki took a deep breath, trying to calm his agitated emotions. He knew it wasn't the right time; he couldn't let himself lose control.

Then, he pressed his hands down as if carrying a mysterious power.

The previously noisy crowd immediately fell silent at his action, all the noise vanishing in an instant.

He spoke slowly: "Our Lord, the Greatly Benevolent Dharma, the Auspicious and Wise Lord, is wise and holy, protecting all beings. With my faith, I thank our Lord, and pray for the future." His voice, like the morning bell and evening drum, resonated in everyone's ears.

The believers were drawn by his voice, as if pulled by an invisible force. They all raised their heads and looked up at Ueno Chiki on the high platform, their faces showing piety.

Then, Ueno Chiki changed his gesture, opening his arms as if to embrace all his believers.

In that instant, everyone seemed to feel his call, and they all shouted in unison: "Our Lord, the Greatly Auspicious and Wise Lord, is wise and holy, protecting all beings. With our faith, we thank our Lord and plant the seed."

Their voices surged like ocean waves, resounding through the sky.

Everyone shouted with all their might, as if they wanted to pour their faith and passion into this shout.

Under the influence of this frenzied atmosphere, Yingmei and Paimon also inexplicably started shouting along.

After a long while, the noise gradually subsided.

As Ueno Chiki looked down at the believers below, she couldn't help but marvel at the power of faith.

Driven by faith, people can possess unwavering will, forging ahead bravely, unafraid of any difficulties or challenges. However, some people become blind and foolish when their faith is lost.

"In our hearts, there has always been this question: Who am I? Why did I come into this world? And where am I going?"

Upon hearing this, Yingmei's eyes lit up. In fact, she had always had similar questions: Who exactly was she? Why was she the one who came into this world? And where would her journey end?

She looked at Chiki Ueno, awaiting his answer.

"There are no standard answers to these questions; they are different for everyone. For example, my answer is that I am Oppenheimer, a believer who has dedicated my life to the Great Tree King and the Lesser Auspicious Grass King, and a pioneer who strives for the happy life of the people of Mount Sumeru."

I came into this world to strengthen the faith of the Little Auspicious Grass King, so that her faith may spread to every corner of Mount Sumeru. In this way, she will possess enough divine power to completely eradicate the Demon Scale Disease and the Dead Zone.

And the direction I went was the direction indicated by the Little Lucky Grass King. "Seed~ Gate~"

"Plant~gate~" everyone in the audience shouted together.

Yingmei whispered to Kelai, "Kelai, what's the meaning of this kind of...door?"

Cole explained earnestly, “Seeds mean hope, and doors are the language of the sky, meaning sincerity. Planting doors means sincere hope.”

Yingmei nodded, saying that planting trees had a beautiful meaning.

Chiki Ueno continued her speech, “The most precious thing a person has is life, and life is given to a person only once.”

A person's life should be lived in such a way that when he looks back on the past, he will not regret wasting his years, nor be ashamed of having accomplished nothing.

So that, on his deathbed, he could say: 'My life and all my energy have been dedicated to the most magnificent cause in the world—to the struggle for the faith of Lord Little Lucky Grass King.'

As soon as he finished speaking, applause from the audience surged forth like a tidal wave, lasting for a long time.

People stared at Chiki Ueno with fervor, their eyes filled with boundless admiration and respect, their faces etched with excitement and awe.

Even the usually rational Tinari couldn't control his emotions at this moment, clapping his hands incessantly.

It is unclear who uttered the first words, "Saint Oppenheimer." Although the voice was not loud, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Then, as if ignited, everyone joined in shouting, "Saint Oppenheimer! Saint Oppenheimer!"

Their voices were deafening, like thunder.

If Yingmei hadn't known the true nature of this scumbag, she might have joined in the outcry.