Genshin Impact: Our journey will never end

"The legends my father told me... the heroes... the glory of the Shadowhunters... and how they were forgotten..."

Clorinde stepped forward and corrected him: "More than that, even though it's small, you still have the pride of being a Shadowhunter in your heart."

Florian shook his head in self-abandonment and said, "Impossible! I have done so many despicable things, how could there be another..."

"[Evil wizard], isn't it? Isn't that bewitching wizard the villain in your story? Somewhere in your heart, you want to resist it." Clorinde's words were like a shot of adrenaline, causing Florian's body to tremble violently.

He stared at Clorinde with wide eyes. Yes, he was a descendant of the Shadowhunter! But...

Florian walked to a pond, looked at himself in the water, and murmured: "But... I have tainted the sword in my hand... I am no longer qualified to go..."

Seeing that Florian was already confused, Clorinde shouted, "Wake up! Florian, think about how you introduced yourself. Do you really think that the things Shadow Hunters do are for [honor] and for people's [respect]? What did your father, the Shadow Hunter, teach you? The sword in your hand is not for yourself, but for those who need to be protected. Its reputation is not worth mentioning at all."

"Don't you understand after seeing the treasure you've been dreaming about? Those are what the Shadow Hunters should really leave behind."

Listening to Clorinde's impassioned speech, Florian clenched his fists: "You are right, I... am a Shadow Hunter. It is time to atone my sins... no, it is time to protect people."

[Navia: Clorinde, your speech is great. It makes me a little excited]

【Claude: Just get used to it】

[Kaeya: I think our teacher Albedo is more suitable for giving a speech]

[Wendy: Then launch a general mobilization for war, and the four countries will attack Fontainebleau?]

[Paimon: Villette is now a perfect dragon, so the Four Gods shouldn't be able to defeat him, right?]

[Ying: In terms of universal rationality, this is indeed the case]

[Barbara: In my heart, Lord Barbatos will always be the strongest. If he doesn't drink and handles his duties seriously, he will be the most perfect god.]

【Wendy: …That’s…impossible】

[Wulang: I know a way to atone for my sins]

[Nashida: No one can enter the World Tree without my consent. Rushing into the tree is not allowed.]

...

"Then go back now and finish this play with me." Hearing this, Florian was stunned, but... there was no script! His heart was full of doubts and confusion. What should he do?

"You haven't finished it?" asked Clorinde, seeming a little surprised.

Florian shook his head, a wry smile appeared on his face, and explained: "No...it's just that my script actually only ends with bringing you here, which was also my original purpose of writing it. As for the subsequent plot, I haven't thought about it." There was a hint of helplessness and regret in his voice.

"Then keep writing and defeat that evil wizard." Clorinde said without hesitation.

Florian was shocked. "You mean... that Soul Devourer? Uh... are you asking me to improvise on the spot?" He stared at Clorinde in disbelief. You know, improvisation is not easy, it requires extremely high creativity and adaptability.

Florian felt uneasy, but at the same time he was moved by Clorinde's trust.

Clorinde couldn't help but ask, "Is this difficult? You've written so many stories before, so why can't you write an ending where the Shadow Hunter defeats evil? Don't worry, I'll help you, too."

"Aren't you worried at all that they will be in danger?" Florian frowned. He couldn't let his friends take risks.

"They are my friends. You know they are very skilled. What's more, I really need their help right now." There was a hint of determination in Clorinde's eyes.

Florian was still a little confused. He scratched his head and asked in confusion: "Why not just tell them? Wouldn't it be simpler this way?"

Clorinde shook her head slightly and replied with a smile: "I would never do such a disappointing thing! And don't you think that protecting people's fantasies is also an important and meaningful job?" Her eyes were full of tenderness and enthusiasm.

[Nashida: Protect the fantasy... If Miss Clorinde comes to Xumi, she might really be able to see Lannaro.]

[Xiao Gong: Huh? I can't see it, but Miss Clorinde is older than me, how can she see it? ]

[Paimon: Damn, we've become Klee! ]

[Young Master: I agree. Fantasy needs to be protected.]

【Tok: Uh-huh】

[Ying: I don’t think I need to be protected. I am a witness. I witnessed the death of the Great Kind Tree King and everything that happened in Teyvat... In the future, I want to stay in Teyvat and regard it as my new home. However, I cannot predict the future. This road may be paved with thorns, but I will also work harder to turn this unpleasant world into what we expect.]

[Paimon: Bah, bah, bah, you can rely on me. Paimon will protect you. No matter when and where, Paimon will stand in front of you. Of course, if you can beat me, I will just hide behind you obediently, hehe]

[Keqing: Traveler, you don’t have to shoulder everything by yourself. If you are tired, you can come back and take a look. Liyue always welcomes you.]

[Qin: That’s right. If you feel tired, just stop. Mondstadt always welcomes you.]

[Yae Miko: Ying and I will always be with Inazuma]

[Nashida: You are my first sage. Xumi will always open its doors to you.]

[Catherine: Towards the stars and the abyss, the Adventurer's Guild always welcomes you]

...

Not long after, Clorinde and Floraine returned.

Following Clorinde's suggestion, Florian spoke with a guilty look on his face: "My fellow Shadowhunters... I am truly sorry, please forgive me for the sins I have committed..."

Clorinde glanced at him and thought his expression and movements were a little exaggerated, but Florian signaled to her with his eyes that he understood.

"After seeing your heroic figures in the battle with you... I gradually found myself again, and the pride I should have as a Shadow Hunter... Actually... everything I did before was bewitched by that evil wizard... just to bury you here..."

Paimon couldn't help but curse, "How despicable!", but she quickly realized that the other person was talking about the evil wizard!

"Yes, the evil wizard (the Soul Devourer) hiding in this country (my basement) is best at bewitching people and manipulating their desires... and I, because my inner strength is not strong enough, eventually succumbed to its temptation..."

Paimon had also suffered losses before, so she would not be easily fooled again. So she flew forward and asked, "Then how do you prove that you have truly repented?"

Florian was stunned for a moment, and after sorting out his thoughts, he slowly spoke: "To be honest, what really made me repent was actually these [treasures]. They reminded me of my father's teachings. In fact, they are..."

However, Florian was interrupted by Navia before he could finish his words. Navia rushed to answer, "These are the names of the Shadow Hunters of all generations, and the weapons that once fought alongside them, right?"

Florian couldn't help but be a little surprised. He didn't expect that they already knew all this!

"Of course, don't underestimate the exploration ability of the tabletop troupe players! Oh, no, it's the exploration ability of Shadow Hunter Navia!" Navia stood with her hands on her hips proudly!

Linnie told Florian that he had read through the contents on the stone tablet when he had nothing to do.

The life stories and achievements of the characters on the stone tablet are quite interesting, such as the shadow hunter named [Ester]. It says that she inherited the will of the golden hunter and is in charge of judgment, but she is not so serious on weekdays and likes to sing with everyone. Her voice is like the sound of nature. She has many similarities with Finina.

Walter the Shadowhunter is somewhat similar to Linny. He is an executioner who uses a variety of tricks in battle to make it difficult for the enemy to predict.

Paimon asked curiously, "Their lives are so interesting. If they were written into books, they would be enough to make countless legendary stories. Why hasn't anyone remembered them yet?"

Florian: "Because... this is the choice of the Shadow Hunters. If the monsters they kill roam in the shadows, then they must also live in the shadows. The Shadow Hunters... voluntarily give up resonance and wealth."

[Paimon: Isn't this the hero of the night? The man of justice!]

[Keqing: After the work is done, I will leave, and keep my contributions to the people]

[Kaeya: Dark Night Hero, isn't this my sworn brother? Before dawn arrives, someone must illuminate the darkness a little! ]

[Diluk: ….You might as well take care of yourself first]

[Seno: Shadowhunters are similar to us disciplinary officers]

[Paimon: But is this soul-eating beast in my basement serious? ]

[Funina: Eh? Am I the only one obsessed with this? ]

[Xingqiu: The Calmness of an Old Artist]

[Claulinde: Shadow Hunters don't advertise their identities. They guard the city silently. Only when they sit by the campfire with their companions at night will they talk about the monsters they have killed and compare themselves with each other.]

[Wendy: Who says that only those who stand in the light are heroes? They are all lone heroes]

[Funina: No one knows your names, but your achievements will last forever! ]

...

"So... this stone tablet is not for the people to remember, but for them not to forget their companions."

The stone tablet stood quietly, and the names of those companions suddenly stirred up waves in everyone's hearts, making them feel that they were never alone.

It shows that no matter in the distant past or in the near future, there will always be like-minded companions walking in the dark night to accompany you!

Their spirit and names will be passed down from generation to generation and will remain in the world like this stone tablet.

Florian slowly turned his head, his eyes fell on the ancient stone tablet, and whispered softly: "Father... you told me that if I feel confused, I should go find the mysterious [treasure chest]. Is this the true meaning you want to convey to me?"

His eyes were full of sincerity and honesty, and it could be seen that these words came from the bottom of his heart without any falsehood.

"I sincerely ask you all to give me a chance to redeem myself and redeem myself! Let me fight alongside you and work together to eradicate those evil wizards (soul-eating beasts) in the royal city (basement) who are bringing disaster to the country and the people!" Florian said in a firm and sincere tone.

"Okay, we accept your suggestion."

"Everyone makes mistakes, the key is how to correct them."

Linnie fell into deep thought, and then asked: "But by the way, does Mr. Florian know how to defeat that abominable wizard?"

Florian nodded and said, "When he invaded my consciousness, I also felt his thoughts. Every time he thought of the treasure, I could clearly sense that he was afraid!"

Paimon shook his head in confusion, wondering what on earth was this guy afraid of? There was nothing here that could threaten him except the stone tablet and some old-looking weapons. Could it be that...

At this moment, Navia suddenly had an idea. She thought the secret might be hidden in these weapons! So, she asked the host to investigate without hesitation.

After getting the host's consent, Navia carefully reached out her hand to hold one of the weapons. At first, these weapons looked normal, but when she felt them carefully, she found that the weapons in her hands were faintly transmitting a mysterious power. Although this power was weak, it could not be ignored.

Navia was delighted, and she became more certain that her guess was correct.

This is a sharp blade that has killed countless monsters. It has lasted for a long time and its sharpness has not diminished, as if it is waiting for the next shadow hunter to fight alongside it.

Lini slowly walked towards the magic bow, as if attracted by an invisible force. He stretched out his fingers and gently touched the bowstring, feeling its unique texture and magic. This magic bow seemed to have a tacit understanding with him, as if it was tailor-made for him.

Among the many weapons, Finina immediately caught her eye on Esther's weapon. This weapon seemed to have some kind of magic that attracted her attention.

They both like art, so they must get along well.

The hunters clenched their weapons tightly, feeling the will coming from them... the will passed down from generation to generation, the will to eradicate the monsters at all costs.