Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

“Navia, if you want to investigate the serial disappearances of girls, you should seek help from the Special Patrol or the Shadow Court.”

"So, why did they approach me, a small coffee shop manager?"

After hearing Navia's request, Mu Feng already had a guess in his mind, and calmly asked the question without showing any emotion.

Upon hearing the question, Caroline, who was standing nearby, also realized something was amiss and looked at Navia and the other two with a puzzled expression.

However, Navia did not answer immediately, and the café fell silent for a moment.

After a long while, Navia slowly raised her head, forced a smile, and softly asked:

“Brother Mufeng, you’re not from this era.”

"Right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Caroline's gentle gaze suddenly turned sharp, and a powerful aura burst forth from her small body, surprising the others.

When it came to information about Mu Feng, Carole's voice became stern. She stared intently at Navia and demanded, "Navia, who spread this rumor?!"

Navia did not answer Carole's question. She endured the pressure of the Shadow Chasing Court's commander, which had accumulated over four hundred years, and stared intently at Mu Feng's reaction.

Sitting in front of Navia, Mu Feng remained calm, seemingly unsurprised by Navia's shocking question.

Holding the imposing little Caroline in his arms, Mu Feng gently soothed the little one, giving her a reassuring look, and casually replied:

"Navia, before answering this question, could you tell me how you came to this shocking conclusion?"

"According to the rules of the Fontaine Chamber of Commerce, it's about reciprocity, isn't it?"

Hearing Mu Feng's noncommittal answer, Navia seemed to have gotten the answer she wanted, and she smiled broadly again.

"Hahaha, of course, Mu Feng."

"However, I prefer to call it—trust between partners."

Navia then generously shared all the information she knew.

"When my father was still alive, he assisted in the restoration of the Fontaine Canal."

"During his work, he met a guide from Melucin on a rail patrol boat."

"By chance, from the rambling of that Melusin, my father learned about some events from four hundred years ago."

“He told this story when he was a child, until two days ago, when the news about Maple Dew Cafe opening... uh, came out, and that’s when I started to have doubts.”

"It's hard to believe, but it's the only explanation."

"After all, the Melusians wouldn't easily hand over the only thing left behind by the most important person in their lives."

"Besides, you didn't deny it, did you, buddy?"

As she spoke, Navia winked playfully, seemingly quite confident in her deduction.

Mu Feng smiled, which was taken as tacit agreement with Navia's guess.

"Even so, why are you so sure, Navia, that I can help solve the case of the serial disappearances of teenage girls?"

Myles, who had been silent, suddenly stepped forward and answered in a deep voice, "Let me answer that."

"The boss was already terminally ill before he passed away."

"But before that, he discovered that the manufacture of a contraband called 'Les' circulating in Fontaine was related to the water of the Primordial Sea of ​​the Dead."

"He found the instigator and turned one of the instigator's remaining loyal subordinates, namely Jacques."

"But the other party threatened that Navia would be the next target in the series of missing girls, which made the boss hesitant to act."

"Left with no other choice, the boss chose to compromise, until Jacques was silenced, and the boss eventually died in silence."

“We were inspired by past stories. The clothes that Jacques left behind at the scene may be the product of the original water of the womb dissolving his body.”

"The torrential rain that day became a wonderful tool for covering up the dissolved water stains."

Caroline, who was standing to the side, pondered for a moment, and her gentle expression suddenly turned somewhat unpleasant.

"In fact, since that trial, the water of the primordial womb has been subject to extremely strict control."

"That's why we didn't immediately consider the possibility of the original tire being used for the crime."

As she spoke, Carole gave Navia an apologetic look.

Navia stood up, her eyes seemingly burning with a fierce fire that had dried her tears, and continued firmly, picking up where Myles left off:

"It was this turn of events that allowed me to learn just the tip of the iceberg of the truth from Miles."

"Legend has it that the waters of Fontainebleau carry the emotions of the past."

"Manager Mufeng, who has returned from that country, may know some unknown clues."

As she spoke, Navia leaned forward, gazing at Mu Feng with expectant eyes, eagerly awaiting his answer.

Mu Feng pondered for a moment, thinking about how to answer.

In fact, he had never been to the so-called land of the dead. It was all an arrangement by some unscrupulous system. Even the story he told Villette was a pre-prepared excuse.

However, this does not prevent Mu Feng, who foresaw the plot, from mastering the answer to the mystery.

Marcel, the head of the Gabriel Chamber of Commerce.

Or, to put it another way, [Vashe].

In his quest to resurrect his girlfriend Viner, who had dissolved in the primordial sea of ​​wombs, he embarked on a series of maddening disappearances of young girls.

In his secret underwater base, Marcellus cruelly used the kidnapped girls as experimental subjects until they completely dissolved and lost their usefulness.

A cold glint flashed in Mu Feng's eyes.

“I do know the truth about what happened back then, and it goes beyond that,”

"I also know who the culprit is."

Upon hearing this, not only Navia and her two companions, but even Caroline standing to the side was somewhat surprised. Their eyes gleamed with curiosity as they awaited Mu Feng's next words.

"Please tell me, I... I'm willing to pay any price!"

Navia's eyes welled up with tears. She hadn't held out much hope, but she was overjoyed and eager to know the final answer.

Mu Feng waved his hand, calmly pouring cold water on the excited crowd:

"Even if we know who the murderer is, we don't have enough evidence to convict them."

"Moreover, the fact that they can continuously obtain the Fetal Seawater indicates that the other party has extended their influence into the interior of Fontaine."

"Acting rashly will only alert the enemy."

"But, should we just let the murderer go unpunished?" Knowing that the answer she was desperately seeking was right in front of her, yet she was still separated by the final barrier, Navia was extremely anxious.

Caroline blinked her beautiful sapphire eyes and looked at Mu Feng with some doubt, but knowing Mu Feng's personality, she didn't ask any questions and just waited quietly and obediently.

Mu Feng gently rubbed Carolie's little ears, but his expression became even more serious: "So, we need a plan."

"A plan to make the murderer deliberately reveal his weaknesses."

……

"So, what about the big news you were talking about?"

Sitting across from Mu Feng, Charlotte sipped her milk tea, blinking her large, bright green eyes as she looked at Mu Feng, who was talking until his throat was dry.

Although the milk tea was delicious, it didn't attract her as much as the explosive news.

The young reporter looked at Mu Feng suspiciously. "You mean the big news you're talking about is just the busy daily routine of the manager of Fontaine Cafe?"

Mu Feng took a sip of water, rolled his eyes at the puzzled reporter, and then mysteriously leaned close to Charlotte's face, whispering something shocking.

"Is the truth behind the serial disappearances of teenage girls enough?"

Charlotte's eyes widened suddenly, her emerald green pupils gleaming with indescribable excitement.

This is big news! Absolutely big news!

"Brother, you really are my brother!"

"You'll definitely get a piece of the pie in this big news!"

The young reporter tossed her pink hair, quickly pulled a note from her bag, and stared at Mu Feng with shining eyes, looking as if to say, "I'm ready, please begin your performance."

However, at this moment, Mu Feng revealed a profound and unfathomable smile, and suddenly fell silent.

Just as the pink-haired reporter was scratching her head in frustration, Mu Feng made a gesture to calm her down and whispered in Charlotte's ear:

"But before that, Charlotte, you have to help me first..."

"A small favor."

[Sad news: School starts, so updates will resume only once a week, sob sob sob]