Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

"What I'm saying is, can we go back now?"

Mu Feng looked helplessly at the three little ones lounging on his bed in his room, his expression revealing a strange look.

"Hehe... Mufeng, Mufeng, tell me the story of that magical bard in Mondstadt again."

Clementine moved closer to Mu Feng, her turquoise eyes sparkling, and clung to his arm, using the same coquettish trick that had always worked on Peruvieri.

"Yes, yes, the bard was planning to steal the harp... I mean the Sky Harp, and then what?"

Elodie, her golden twin ponytails cascading over her shoulders, leaned slightly forward as she asked curiously.

Peruvieri, standing to the side, did not show any significant change in expression, and remained quietly sitting in the corner with her arms crossed.

However, the way Peruvieri stared intently at Mu Feng clearly showed her interest.

Mu Feng emotionlessly pulled his arm away from Clementine's grasp, tapped her smooth forehead, and pointed to the non-existent watch on his wrist:

"Cravlie, it's already past midnight."

Aren't you going back yet?

He, Mu, had always lived on thin ice, fearing that at this moment, the Fontainebleau Special Patrol would come in and, without a word, deliver a set of torture and interrogation to him.

Welcome, Petersburg, Mello!

However, the naive Clementine did not seem to understand the implication in his words that he wanted her to leave, just as Mu Feng had expected.

"Finish what you've said, we're not sleepy yet."

Clementine stepped forward again, trying to get away with a cute expression, but she had no intention of leaving whatsoever.

"Hmm... In light novels, this is probably what they would say at this point..."

Elodie pressed her index finger to her chin, trying hard to recall, then put her hands on her hips, adopted a serious expression, and tried her best to imitate the tone of the book as she spoke:

"Cough cough..."

"Brother Mufeng, you don't want us to take over your bed tonight, do you?"

Holy crap, Inatsume Yaedo, what kind of light novels are you guys showing this kid?!

Completely exasperated, Mu Feng was defeated and, choosing to let things slide, reluctantly continued telling "The Bard and His Dragon's Untold Story"...

……

The next day, early morning.

Bright sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the entire bedroom in a warm, pale golden light.

Mu Feng yawned and sat up, reaching out to rub his sore neck and shoulders in confusion.

Strange... I felt like I'd been secretly beaten up after taking a nap.

However, the moment Mu Feng opened his eyes, his weariness vanished completely in a fraction of a second.

Sure enough, what he was most worried about happened.

Four people were crammed into the small bed. Elodie's right hand patted Clementine's left cheek, while Clementine's left leg was pressed tightly against Peruvier's lower abdomen.

Clementine and Elodie were fast asleep; Clementine even had a glistening drool on the corner of her mouth.

"Hehe...cake..."

At this moment, Peruvieri, who was always expressionless, wore a look of utter despair and silently stared at Mu Feng, who was so shocked that he was speechless.

Is it too late to report to Petersburg now?

Today is Mu Feng's day of silence; his native language is Pug language.

"Wake up."

With a dark expression, Mu Feng patted Elodie and Clementine's little faces and, amidst their dazed gazes, cleanly and efficiently lifted them off the bed.

"Ugh...so sleepy..."

"Hey... why are you all in my room...?"

Clementine, looking half-asleep, rubbed her eyes, her pink hair disheveled and falling across her face, muttering to herself.

The next second, Mu Feng's sinister smile magnified in front of Clementine.

Driven by malice, Mu Feng pinched Clementine's soft cheeks and slowly uttered a few words through gritted teeth.

"Did you sleep well, Sister Kreeville?"

"Uuuuuuu..."

Realizing the awkward atmosphere, Clementine snapped out of her daze, gave an embarrassed smile, and cast a pleading look at Peruvier beside her.

However, Peluvelli rubbed her arm, which was sore from Crevie's pressure, and silently turned her Red Cross eyes to the window, pretending not to notice Crevie's gaze at all.

Clementine, deprived of her outside help, showed a look of grief and indignation. Her pitiful expression made Mu Feng feel somewhat embarrassed to continue tormenting her face.

Finally, having escaped Mu Feng's clutches, Clementine quickly grabbed Elodie and Peruvier and rushed out of the room, running frantically towards their own room.

Midway through, Clementine, in her haste, almost tripped over her own feet, causing Mu Feng's lips to twitch.

"Ugh……"

Mu Feng rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, and walked back to his room with a helpless expression.

"Click."

With the slight sound of the door closing, the floor returned to silence once more.

"Hehe...the kids are really interesting..."

At the corner of the corridor, Kujavina, who had been secretly observing everything, raised her red lips slightly, revealing a rather meaningful smile, and turned to leave slowly in her high heels.

……

At ten years old, after two years at the Hearth House, you've gradually grown accustomed to life there.

Swordsmanship training, language practice, stealth drills—everything is proceeding according to plan, just as Kujavina said, you will become qualified warriors.

[Your superior physical abilities are gradually becoming apparent. After two years of training, you are now able to fight Peruvier to a draw without using elemental power.]

Meanwhile, your relationship with Clementine, Peruvieri, and Elodie remains as close as ever, gradually becoming the envy of everyone in the House of Hearths.

[It's worth mentioning that Kujavina, despite her busy schedule, personally taught you how to channel the elemental power of the Eye of God.]

Although you understand that Kudjavina's teachings are not entirely altruistic, it cannot be denied that her guidance is highly targeted and practical.

[You've mastered the wind elemental power with astonishing speed; even Kujavina was slightly surprised by this talent.]

"Good boy, you did a great job."

"The rest of the exploration will depend on your own efforts in battle."

Kujavina gently patted Mu Feng's head, ending this special one-on-one training session with a word of praise.

"Yes, Mother."

For the past two years, Kujavina has given you a happy childhood, just as she promised.

But you know deep down that all of this is nothing more than a fragile and fleeting fairy tale.

It will shatter the moment you grow to the point that Kujavina anticipates, revealing the fangs of its cruel reality.

And all of this is probably not far off.

……