Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

I went through the documents left by the chief commander on the table several times, but I still couldn't find any new clues.

Mu Feng closed the file, clasped his hands together to support his chin, leaned against the table, closed his eyes, and fell into deep thought.

The inspection team's stance was clear: to conclude the incident by stating that Morse had betrayed the Knights.

On the one hand, the letters and the Evil Eye as physical evidence are more than enough to convince the Knights' trial process.

On the other hand, rumors are rampant in Mondstadt, and the Knights are under considerable public pressure. Even in order to appease the residents, this matter must be resolved as soon as possible.

Therefore, they didn't have much time left.

If no new discoveries or indicative evidence emerge soon, the investigation will quickly come to an end.

This was probably already within the other side's calculations.

Unlike the previous tricks, this is an open and aboveboard scheme.

Even though they and Falgar knew perfectly well that Morse was merely a discarded pawn on the chessboard, and that the mastermind was someone else, they were ultimately forced to let the incident end hastily.

All leads have gone cold; the dead cannot utter a confession; the witness testimonies and physical evidence have all been perfectly closed.

Furthermore, if it weren't for good luck, his name might already be on the Knights' pension list.

That's truly a brilliant tactic, with each step intricately linked and fraught with danger.

Mu Feng opened his eyes, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

However, the other side was not entirely without flaws.

There's an old saying in Liyue: "Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly."

There are too many suspicious points in this whole matter. If we follow these clues in our investigation, we will just fall into their trap.

A final note, an evil eye, letters—a series of "evidence."

Since the mastermind was so "generous" in pointing out the way for them, how could he possibly not handle the details properly?

Therefore, Mu Feng is pessimistic about Kaeya and Diluc returning to Springvale to search for clues.

The pieces on the chessboard never reveal the whole game.

But what if he set aside all this dubious evidence and considered the whole thing from the chess player's perspective?

Gathering information, tipping off the enemy, setting ambushes, and silencing witnesses—everything the other party did was purposeful.

Then, a fatal logical flaw appears.

Everything before that went smoothly, but the problem arose precisely at this last step: silencing the witness.

Only the dead don't speak out and reveal secrets, which is consistent with the style of the Fools, but there is one thing that doesn't make sense.

That is, Morse died in his own home.

Morse could simply vanish into thin air, or he could be found much later having fallen from the Dragon Ridge Mountains.

However, it is impossible for him to have been discovered by the Knights in such a short time by committing suicide out of fear of punishment.

Leaving the Knights of Favonius clueless, highlighting their incompetence, and letting panic spread throughout Mondstadt is in their best interest.

Because only by stirring up the water can one fish in troubled waters.

This also provides an excuse for the fools to enter.

However, the truth was quite the opposite. Morse was discovered by Diluc and Kaeya with almost no effort, and they even thoughtfully left behind irrefutable evidence, allowing the inspection team to quickly close the case.

This can only mean one thing: the other side neither wants the Knights to investigate further, nor does it want them to be at a loss.

This is the biggest, and undeniable, flaw that the other side has revealed in this meticulously planned conspiracy.

Because the latter will directly affect him personally.

For example... failing to perform well at work and being held accountable.

That's right, that person is lurking within the Knights Order.

Moreover, it is highly likely that he is within the inspection team.

The high-ranking officials, represented by Falga, are not easily fooled.

Imagine this: the Knights' Inspectorate, who are usually strict, disciplined, and decisive, have been slow to act on a simple leak. Isn't that... intriguing?

Once you understand this, many things become less surprising.

Including the inspection team that entered the scene after Kaia and the other person, there were actually quite a few opportunities for "unintentionally leaving items behind".

The Knights' inner workings have been infiltrated like a sieve.

Mu Feng's gaze fell through the window onto the Knights' Building, bathed in the midday sun, where everything was so peaceful.

But who is hiding in the shadows behind it all?

"...If you come up with anything, do it as soon as possible."

Falga's words before leaving echoed in his ears once again, and this time, Mu Feng understood the unspoken meaning behind them.

The Grand Commander had obviously thought of these things as well, but the problem was that all of this was currently only at the level of speculation.

There is no evidence; it's all just their speculation.

This is also why the other party dared to implement this plan.

However, the mastermind overlooked one thing.

That unknown power was activated by the Evil Eye, leading to the complete annihilation of the ambushing elite Fools.

He returned to Mondstadt, so the plan was no longer perfect.

If he can find any flaws...

Mu Feng closed his eyes again, calmed his mind, and began to repeatedly recall everything that had happened during the past few days of the Wind and Flower Festival.

On the day of the Flower Festival, one day to go, two days to go...

However, as the recollection deepened, a strange sense of unease seemed to quietly seep into the memory.

Something seems... off.

No, no, following this line of thought...

At Diona's birthday party, and then...

Mu Feng recalled it again and again, but that faint sense of disappointment lingered in his heart and wouldn't go away.

What exactly went wrong?

No, no, go further.

When we first arrived in Qingquan Town, the market...

“My knight! Guided by the Tarot reader of the dark night, I have searched this land and found for you the sweetness to stop your suffering…”

A clear call suddenly rang out from behind, followed by the girl's excited hand patting Mu Feng's shoulder.

Startled from his thoughts, Mu Feng turned around instinctively, only to bump into the medicine that Fischl was holding.

The medicine rose up, forming a still pool in the air.

This scene, viewed in slow motion, seemed strangely familiar.

Mu Feng's pupils suddenly contracted. Wait, a market?

...It was during the market day in Qingquan Town at that time.

At that moment, in order to stop Morse from falling, he spilled the incredibly sour Sunset Juice.

So that's what caused that feeling of unease.

Morse should not show himself, should not appear in front of him, and should not openly reveal his identity.

Because before this, they were complete strangers.

A flash of insight struck Mu Feng, and he understood.

His bystander perspective caused him to overlook the information gap.

Morse could not possibly have known he was about to be silenced, and if he wanted to escape or even continue to lie low, there was absolutely no way he could have appeared openly in his sight.

Because he couldn't guarantee, nor dared to guarantee, that the plan would be foolproof, and he wouldn't gamble that he wouldn't leave any clues behind.

That's the problem: the timing of Morse's appearance.

How could he have revealed his presence from the very beginning?

"Your Highness! Thank you for the grace of fate!"

Ignoring the medicine that had splashed on him, Mu Feng excitedly shook Fischl's shoulders a few times, his eyes shining.

Then everything from before will have to be overturned.

There is another possibility to the truth of the matter.

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