Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

Months later, despite your best efforts to reduce the frequency of using your authority, the hidden damage accumulated over the years is irreversible.

Your health deteriorated irreversibly; during a mission, the backlash from your authority finally resulted in disastrous consequences.

[You used your last bit of elemental power to kill your target with a hidden wind blade while the opponent was off guard, but you also paid a heavy price.]

The clockwork mechanism's blade pierced your abdomen. Although it luckily didn't hit any vital organs, it meant you were almost completely incapacitated.

[If it weren't for Clementine and Peruvier, who were worried about your delayed return and came to meet you, even excessive blood loss would have indirectly cost you your life.]

They took you back to the fireplace house while you were unconscious, and found a doctor to bandage your wounds. Although you woke up quickly, you knew that your physical condition could no longer be hidden.

"Brother Mufeng..."

Clementine seemed terrified. She sat on the edge of the bed, clutching Mu Feng's hand, tears streaming down her face, soaking a patch of the white sheets.

"Okay."

"If Clay were acting like this, people who didn't know better would think they were holding my funeral."

Mu Feng raised his hand from the bed and gently rubbed Clementine's forehead, half-jokingly trying to ease the somber atmosphere.

"Don't say things like that!"

Clementine hurriedly covered Mu Feng's mouth, tears welling up in her eyes and falling unconsciously again.

She was really scared.

Mu Feng, who was perfectly fine yesterday, nearly lost his life during a mission today, and is still lying weakly in his hospital bed right now.

In her heart, Brother Mufeng was always an omnipotent figure. During missions, he could always make the most accurate judgments, and no matter how troublesome the enemy was, they could not withstand his sharp and precise attacks.

Whenever she was hurt or sad, he would appear by her side immediately, bringing her a small cake that appeared out of nowhere to cheer her up.

Unbeknownst to her, the boy in front of her had already occupied an important place in her heart. She didn't know when it happened, but during one of their playful moments, the girl's hazy feelings of attraction quietly took root and sprouted.

She couldn't imagine it, and dared not imagine it.

After losing his home, can it still be considered a home?

"Okay, okay, if you don't want to say it, don't say it."

Mu Feng coughed lightly twice, then helplessly covered Clementine's face tightly, almost pulling down the little hand he was about to send off.

"It's alright, Clementine."

"It was just a minor accident caused by carelessness. Don't worry, I'll be fine after a couple of days of rest."

He spoke softly, gently reaching out to wipe away the tears on Clementine's face.

"You won't look good if you cry."

"Brother Mufeng...you...you should get some rest."

"I...I'll go get your medicine!"

Clementine took a deep breath, forced an awkward smile, then covered her face and quickly ran out of the room.

Soon, the faint sound of sobbing could be heard.

"Ugh……"

Mu Feng sighed, his forced composure crumbling instantly, and he leaned weakly back against the bed.

Aren't you going to explain?

Peruvieri, who had been standing in the shadows, walked to the bedside and stared at the weak boy on the bed with a complicated look in her eyes.

She gently grasped Mu Feng's cold hand, opened her mouth, but couldn't bring herself to say anything harsh.

Excuses like "a moment of carelessness" might fool Clementine, but they won't fool her.

She knew Mu Feng's strength, and besides, he also possessed the Time Authority above the Seven Elements. Even if he was careless for a moment, he couldn't have suffered such severe injuries.

Mu Feng gave a wry smile, glanced at the Eye of God beside him that was emitting a soft blue light, and silently lowered his head.

Peruvelle felt a sense of foreboding. She raised her bright red cross-shaped pupils, forcing Mu Feng to meet her gaze, and for the first time, her calm tone carried a hint of anxiety.

"Tell me what happened."

"I don't have much time left."

The boy's calm words struck her like a hammer blow, causing Peruvieri's pupils to dilate suddenly and her grip on Mu Feng's hand to loosen unconsciously.

"Every power has its price, especially power that is so great that it goes beyond the rules."

“Over the years, I have used the power of time to create one ‘death’ after another, successfully deceiving Kujavina’s eyes.”

"Correspondingly, the backlash of time is constantly eroding my body, causing irreversible damage."

"Now, we've probably reached our limit."

Mu Feng raised his hand from under the quilt with a self-deprecating smile. His once smooth hand was now covered with wrinkles and cracks, a stark contrast to his sixteen-year-old age.

“Listen to me, Pepe.”

Ignoring Peruvieri's incredulous expression, Mu Feng suddenly stood up, gripping her shoulders with all his might. His eyes, fixed on Peruvieri's bright red cross-shaped pupils, he spoke with difficulty and urgency:

"My body can't hold up for much longer."

"Once I recover from this injury, I will challenge Kujavina to a duel and try my best to slow her down."

"No matter the outcome, take Clementine with you immediately."

“Go to Mondstadt, Elodie and the other members of the House of Hearths are waiting for you there.”

"Seek protection from the Knights of Favonius. If they are unable to help, ask them to escort you to Liyue. The Fatui are not yet daring to openly cause trouble on the Geo Archon's territory."

Faced with the boy's hopeful gaze, Peruvieri remained silent, speechless.

She knew this was the best possible solution, and even in the worst-case scenario, she was confident she could escape unscathed with most of the members of the Hearth House.

But despite her best efforts, her hoarse voice prevented her from uttering any words of agreement.

"Wow!"

The sound of porcelain shattering came from the doorway, and Clementine's sobs faded into the distance with the sound of stumbling footsteps.

Peruvelli raised her head, her bright red cross-shaped eyes flashing, and met Mu Feng's anxious yet pleading gaze, giving a firm answer.

"veto."

“Your physical condition is not good enough to hold off Kujavina. Focus on recovering from your injuries first, and then we can discuss this further.”

"But……"

Peruvelli placed her index finger to Mu Feng's lips, her voice unusually gentle.

Her short, silver-white hair obscured her face, making it impossible to see her expression.

"We're family, aren't we?"

Her voice was very soft, and Mu Feng was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond. He could only watch helplessly as Peruvier put a small packet of pills on the bedside table and quietly left the room.

"Click."

The door was gently closed. Mu Feng picked up a pill from the side, put it in his mouth and swallowed it in one gulp, while tightly clutching the Eye of God in his hand.

“My family…”

He smiled bitterly, leaned weakly against the bed, his consciousness gradually becoming hazy, and eventually he was lost in a deep darkness.

……