Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

What lay before me seemed like a stagnant pool of water.

A heavy sense of oppression overwhelmed Mu Feng's consciousness until a sharp ray of light pierced through the boundless fog, and everything before him gradually became clear.

Opening my eyes, I was greeted by a dirty, moss-covered bluestone floor that stretched all the way to a tightly closed iron gate.

This is where?

Mu Feng sat up, rubbing his slightly dizzy head, as memories from before flooded back.

Some time ago, at Maple Dew Cafe.

"Mr. Mu Feng, please come with me to the Shadow Chasing Pavilion as soon as possible."

"Captain Caroline has something urgent to discuss with you."

Dressed in a neat police uniform, Officer Vaughn wore a serious and earnest expression as he urged him on.

However, what the police officer, who thought his disguise was flawless, didn't know was that the boy in front of him had already seen through his intentions.

By precisely using Caroline's connections to gain his trust, it seems the Fontaine-Cabrière Chamber of Commerce has gone a bit too far.

And Vaughn is a hidden pawn that Chairman Marcel has used to infiltrate Fontaine's political system.

Mu Feng sighed inwardly. As a member of the system, once he got involved in a case, he probably wouldn't even have a chance to escape.

As for why Marcel, or rather Vasher, didn't care if he told the truth after being arrested, it must be because he had left some tricks on Officer Vaughn in front of him.

This can also be seen in the plot where, after the false accusation against Linnie was exposed, Officer Vaughn dissolved into a puddle of water in court without uttering a word.

By sending Vaughn to test him, Marcellus must have already considered him a pawn to be discarded.

After all, the truth of being resurrected was far more appealing to "Vasher" than anything else.

With a look of pity and sorrow, Mu Feng feigned a tense and worried expression and obediently followed Vaughn out of the coffee shop.

After that, naturally, came the much-anticipated artificial sleep aid service, similar to that offered by Kogoro Mouri, involving putting the child in a sack.

Five-star service, sleep soundly like a log.

……

"As we agreed, this is the last time."

Vaughn accepted the check from the Northern Bank expressionlessly and spoke coldly to Marcellus's henchmen in front of him.

“Of course, Officer Vaughn.” The burly thug crossed his arms, but a sneer ran through his mind.

Having already succumbed to the mire and witnessed the secrets and darkness, how can we allow you to leave so easily with your sanctimonious facade?

Vaughn said nothing more, turned and left hastily, seemingly wanting to escape this dark underwater secret place as soon as possible.

A ray of sunlight shone on the water's surface. Vaughn took a deep breath, looked at the check in his hand, and couldn't help but smile with relief.

A bright future awaits him.

Just then, a burning pain struck. Vaughn looked down and was horrified to find that his body was rapidly dissolving and spreading uncontrollably like a plague.

Damn it, it's...

when……

However, his face, now blurred and indistinct, could no longer express Vaughn's confusion and resentment; it quickly dissolved into a puddle of water along with his unwilling gaze.

"Ah."

An unclaimed check floated onto the pool of water. The thugs picked it up casually, dusted it off with disdain, and returned to the underground secret realm with a cold laugh.

……

So far, the plan seems to be going smoothly.

While pretending to be scared and pounding on the iron gate, Mu Feng secretly peered at the outside environment through the gaps in the iron bars.

Within his limited perspective, Mu Feng could only observe a huge pool and a thick wooden table covered with various books, with many records scattered on the table.

If you ignore the ubiquitous iron cages and fences, this place might resemble an experimental base.

"it's useless."

Just as Mu Feng was trying his best to play the role of a ruthless door-knocking machine, a weak girl's voice suddenly came from behind him.

The haggard blonde girl raised her azure eyes from the corner, but her eyes were filled with emptiness and despair.

"Even if we escape through the iron gate, the surrounding area is full of their people."

"We can't escape."

The girl's voice was hoarse and weak, her cheeks flushed from the fever, but one could still faintly hear the once melodious tone.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

Completely unaware that Mu Feng inside the cell had turned around and asked in surprise.

The girl lowered her head in silence, and after a long while, a soft voice came from behind her.

"Aurelia, the head of a musical theatre company."

"However, they're all the same."

The girl's pessimistic voice spread faintly throughout the prison, and one could almost hear a slight tremor in her tone, whether from illness or fear, it was unclear.

all the same.

In the end, they will all be dissolved in that hellish pool by that group of heartless and insane people.

A dark shadowy figure beside the girl suddenly began to writhe, emitting painful groans.

"Kresh!"

Aurelia gasped, forcing herself to sit up, and pulled the girl beside her, whose face was contorted in pain, into her arms. She wrapped the only blanket around the girl, trying to provide her with a little warmth.

The girl named Clancy was clutching her stomach and writhing violently, as if she were experiencing the most intense pain in the world.

There was no medicine, no treatment, and no food.

All that remained was the fear of disappearing without a trace one day, and the perceived value of being a so-called experimental subject.

As long as one is alive, one will not lose their value.

This place is hell on earth.

"Let me do it."

Mu Feng's expression hardened, and he quickly stepped forward and knelt down, using the gentle water element to soothe their pain.

Under the healing power of the water element, Aurelie's burning forehead quickly cooled down, and Kressie in her arms gradually stopped struggling in pain, her furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and she fell into a deep sleep.

"Thank you for your help."

Aurelia felt a long-lost sense of ease in her body and thanked him repeatedly with gratitude, but tears of sorrow welled up in her eyes.

"May I ask your name?"

"Mu Feng".

As he withdrew his elemental power, Mu Feng's face turned extremely grim, his anger rising as if it were about to explode at any moment.

Seeing Mu Feng's barely suppressed anger, Aurelia mistook it for fear. She forced a smile and gently comforted him:

"Mufeng, don't be afraid."

"I was the first one here, so I... will probably be the first test subject."

As she spoke, Aurelia's body trembled slightly with fear.

However, her azure eyes were full of encouragement, as if she were an ordinary, caring older sister comforting her brothers and sisters.

Mu Feng remained silent. Aurelia took it as a small comfort that had worked, and gave Mu Feng a reassuring smile before burying herself in taking care of little Kressie.

Clecie in Aurelia's arms gently turned over and continued to sleep soundly, like a little animal returning to its nest.

The night is still very long.