Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

Or perhaps his original life was the life of someone else in Genshin Impact, but he just didn't know it.

But he did know for certain things about Rustan.

Rosalyn, the lady, liked him. To be honest, Su Chen did have moments when he was moved, but he quickly suppressed those feelings due to the influence of the dark will.

Su Chen discovered that this simulation had a significant impact on his temperament, far greater than the previous ones.

After all, simulations are also real experiences.

A person lives a lifetime, several decades, and it's impossible to maintain the same mindset forever.

This time was no exception; the dark will amplified Su Chen's inner thoughts infinitely, making them even more resolute.

He wants to protect, change, create, or destroy.

Rosalind joined the Earthfire and quickly demonstrated astonishing abilities. Knowing your ideals, she stopped being just a carefree girl singing in the wind and began to learn and master every power she could try.

She possessed astonishing talent, was as powerful as a witch, and earned the approval of all the high-ranking members of the Earthfire faction.

[At twenty-three, the previous Grand Master stepped down, and the election for Grand Master became increasingly fierce. Two factions emerged within the Knights: some supported Erendel, and some supported you. Of course, these people had long been secretly in contact with Earthfire; some had received benefits from Earthfire, and some were even members of Earthfire.]

[Your power is enough to rival that of Erendel, who is supported by the great nobles, which has surprised everyone. You are the first person born a commoner to be able to stand firmly ahead of the Grand Master.]

[Some people began to persuade you, and one by one, prominent nobles of Mondstadt secretly tried to win you over. When that failed, they attempted to frame you, but you thwarted them all. Finally, the framing turned into assassination attempts. You survived three assassination attempts, but none of them could threaten you, not even the one from the Simon family who possessed the Eye of God. You seized the opportunity to kill him, placing his body before the Anemo statue in Mondstadt's plaza. You used his death to pay tribute to Arya.]

The death of a powerful Eye of God plunged Mondstadt into panic. The Earthfire then launched a counterattack, resulting in the deaths of numerous members of Erendel's faction. Of course, the Earthfire also suffered heavy losses, and Mondstadt became the arena for the covert clashes between the two factions.

[Some people questioned your connection to the subterranean fire, but that person unexpectedly died a gruesome death at the hands of a monster the very next day.]

[Erendrin finally realized he couldn't continue like this, so he arranged to meet you at the tavern.]

"A glass of dandelion wine, thank you."

Su Chen walked to the tavern counter and raised his hand to the bartender.

He glanced to the side at Alan Delin, his childhood friend who always wore a cheerful smile, now drinking alone in silence.

“Thank you for coming,” Ellen Delin said softly. “I know a lot of unpleasant things have happened recently. I have no right to interfere with the decisions of the family members, and I had a big argument with them about it, but it was no use.”

Su Chen sat down, smiled, and patted his shoulder: "I know, you've always been like this, never changed."

"You're always like this..."

Alan Delin suddenly remembered what he had said to Su Chen.

He suddenly realized that neither Su Chen nor he were the same as before; it was just that their surroundings had changed, making it impossible for them to simply maintain a pure mindset and strive forward as they had before.

"Life always forces us to do things we don't want to do," Su Chen said, taking a sip of his drink.

Erendel held his wine glass, remained silent for a long while, and then spoke: "If you become the Grand Master, you will take action against the nobles, right?"

"Yes."

Su Chen did not hesitate at all.

Mondstadt needs to change, both now and in the future.

Such a matter cannot be expected to be handled by Barbatos; that guy basically adopts a hands-off approach to Mondstadt.

Humans have their own ways of evolving. Su Chen does not deny Barbatos's status as a god, but his ideas may not be suitable for humanity. At least in Su Chen's view, unrestricted freedom is the beginning of destruction for humanity itself.

Now, he wants to seize power and implement Mondstadt's reforms from the top down.

They have already sacrificed many people, many like-minded people, for this cause. As their leader, Su Chen cannot stop here.

"Are you a member of Earthfire?" Erendel suddenly turned around, his gaze fixed on Su Chen. "Answer me. Don't lie. This is a secret between Erendel and Rustan."

Su Chen nodded calmly.

"Phew! I knew it, damn it! I knew it, how could this organization have thrived in Mondstadt without someone as capable as you leading it!" Eren Delin cursed under his breath, as if he was annoyed or something else entirely.

“You’re wrong, Erendel. Each of them is excellent, no less than anyone in the Knights.”

“You know that’s not what I’m talking about, Rustan. You’ve given them not only technology, but also your stubborn, arrogant, and dangerous ideas!”

Su Chen said calmly, "Why do you think I'm dangerous? It's because I want to deal with the nobles and fundamentally change the situation of this country. As for you, Erendel, you are a member of the nobles. Even though you often think about the common people, you still have the pride of being a noble in your bones and deep in your soul."

“No, Rustan, I didn’t mean that,” Erendrin said in a deep voice. “Do you know what you’re doing? You’re trying to shake Mondstadt’s millennia-old system by yourself. Your recklessness will destroy you, and it will destroy Mondstadt!”

“I admit that many people do manage to escape the punishment of Mondstadt’s laws, but think about it, such people are nothing in the grand scheme of Mondstadt. Most people abide by the law and live well within its constraints. The law maintains stability, not to bring justice to anyone. And now, in the name of so-called justice, you are cultivating one lawless person after another!”

Eren Delin's voice grew louder and louder, like an enraged golden lion.

"What is the meaning of justice if there is no stable life? If even basic living standards cannot be guaranteed, do you expect the people of Mondstadt to die with a smile on their faces, clinging to justice?"

"Alendell".

Su Chen's dark eyes gleamed.

"Actually, we are all the same. What you think is for the good of others and for the good of Mondstadt is actually a firm commitment to the duties of a nobleman. Whether you admit it or not, freedom and justice have never belonged to ordinary people."

"As for me, I will not allow this flawed system to continue. If it has truly become so corrupt that it cannot be changed, then I will destroy it from the root and establish a new system!"

"Russtan, you're insane!"

For the first time, Erendrin felt a feeling called 'fear' towards Su Chen.

Your conversation ended unhappily. You know that neither of you can convince the other, so fight for it yourselves in your own way. Competition has been a constant throughout your lives, but you know you won't lose, and you won't allow yourself to lose.

The will of the subterranean fire is spreading; it will burn away the decay of the old system and awaken free spirits.

[You have awakened the dark will, and your strength has been greatly enhanced.]

Chapter 7 Grand Commander Election [Seventh Update!]

The burning flames illuminated half of the basement landscape.

Roland, who had grown into one of the leaders, stood upright with a firm and pure gaze.

Rosalyn changed into a dark red dress, looking like a butterfly under a wildfire.

The other ten young men and women were the ones who initially followed Su Chen to establish the Earth Fire.

Their gazes all fell on the same person.

"Teacher, the Knights have intensified their encirclement and suppression efforts against us. In the past few days, three strongholds have been destroyed, and the number of casualties among the Earthfire members is increasing. We can't let this continue!"

"My apprentice... he was only fourteen years old, and he was burned to death like that. Those nobles in the knightly order deserve to die!"

"We are helping the people of Mondstadt fight against monsters outside, but they are killing our fellow citizens in the city. Teacher, I will take revenge!"

"revenge!!"

A deep, angry voice echoed in the basement.

Su Chen looked at them calmly.

These people have endured trials of blood and tears, traversed paths of flames and thorns, and arrived at where they are today.

Their belief never wavered; though they were in darkness, their hearts were set on the light.

Su Chen looked at Roland and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

“Teacher, I don’t object to the Earthfire fighting for the purpose of protecting Mondstadt, but perhaps we should shift the pressure to the Knights of Favonius and keep them busy as well,” Roland said.

“It’s no use.” Rosalind shook her head slightly. “As far as I know, half of the nobles in Mondstadt are gathering their guards. Even if the Knights don’t intervene, the situation won’t improve.”

Roland was somewhat unwilling: "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Rosalind pondered for a moment: "We need an opportunity. In fact, the people of Mondstadt have already accepted the existence of the earth fire. What is stopping us are those nobles, but not all of them are like that."

Roland roared, "You want us to cooperate with those damned nobles?!"

"Roland, what is the meaning of the existence of the Earth Fire? We must protect, change, and create. For this, we can accept like-minded people. This person can be a rich person, a commoner, or even a vagrant. Why can't it be a nobleman?"

Rosalyn's gaze was calm; as a scholar, she knew how to rationally view the current issues.

"The original intention of the Earth Fire was not to fight against the nobles. To achieve our goal, we must first survive. However, given the current situation, the Earth Fire's living space will only be further compressed, and it may even face annihilation in the end."

Roland retorted, "Once Teacher becomes the Grand Master, everything will be..."

“You’re too naive,” Rosalind said softly. “Becoming Grand Master is just the beginning. That’s when Rustan will need help the most. Overthrowing Mondstadt’s millennia-old system is not something a mere Grand Master position can accomplish.”

Everyone else, including Roland, fell silent.

“I just feel…” a girl suddenly said, “the things we’ve been doing—helping our people and protecting Mondstadt—not only fail to gain recognition, but we also face brutal suppression. It’s just so unfair.”

“We don’t need fairness.” Su Chen walked towards her and gently patted her head. “The purpose of Earth Fire is not to fight for fairness for itself. If we are concerned about fairness, then all our rulings are unfair.”

"My heart and my actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are for justice!" Roland suddenly said.

He remembered his teacher's teaching: there was no need to care about other people's opinions; as long as he held firm to his beliefs, that was enough.

...

Rosalyn's proposal was ultimately approved, and you shared the same idea, having already secured a good partner.

Gunnhildr.

As an ancient noble family that has survived since the old Mondstadt era, the Gungnirds have always upheld their original beliefs in protecting Mondstadt. They are one of the few great noble families who truly care about all the people of Mondstadt. They once walked alongside the Wind God and witnessed the decline of the corrupt noble era.

However, the seeds of decay still take root and sprout over time. Mondstadt is a nation dominated by nobles, and to change the unfair treatment and gain freedom, a complete and thorough reform is necessary.

[You knew that this change didn't require completely purging the nobility from Mondstadt, so you visited the current head of the Gungnird family late one night.]

You talked with the other person all night and persuaded him with the wisdom of a sage.

You have become friends with the current head of the Gunnhild family, sharing common interests.

[Grunhilds truly live up to their reputation as an ancient noble family; their choices have greatly influenced many who were originally neutral. Your prestige within the Knights has reached unprecedented heights.]

[You seized the opportunity to lead the Knights on campaigns across the land, eliminating wave after wave of monster threats to Mondstadt. Your bravery has earned you increasing recognition, and although you lack the Eye of God, no one dares to question your strength.]

[At twenty-four, you have eliminated all the major monster strongholds in Mondstadt. Your will has grown stronger, and your power has increased. You once fought thousands of monsters alone and destroyed a hill with a single sword strike.]

You are revered by the people of Mondstadt as a 'messenger of God'.

You have earned the achievement 'The Miracle Worker'.

The calls for the new Grand Master have echoed throughout Mondstadt, forcing the Erendel faction to respond. They have issued you a duel challenge: in Mondstadt Square, before the colossal statue of the Anemo Archon, let the great Lord Barbatos witness who is truly worthy to inherit the position of Grand Master.

The duel is a clash of friendships spanning over a decade.

“I’ve finally waited for this day!”

Eren Delin gripped a greatsword in one hand and a one-handed sword in the other, staring intently at Su Chen.