Genshin Impact ship pairings

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Upon entering the World Tree, a pale pinkish-white expanse came into view. Lush grass covered the ground, swaying gently in the breeze like living creatures. Most striking was the enormous tree before them, a colossal tree shimmering with iridescent light, its branches entwined with dazzling, flowing patterns. Scattered leaves gently fell and vanished.

Guided by Narcida, the skirmisher led Luminous into the interior of the World Tree. The skirmisher walked in front, with Luminous and Paimon following closely behind. Once inside the World Tree, the feeling changed; it instilled a sense of awe and reverence that was not to be trifled with.

"The World Tree is inextricably linked to the entire continent of Teyvat, and every piece of information flowing within it has its meaning. Let's go, stay close and don't wander off."

Seeing the astonished expressions on the faces of the two behind him, the skirmisher reminded them to stay close. He then continued walking forward, and the two travelers obediently followed closely behind him.

While walking, Paimon couldn't resist his curiosity and secretly talked to Ying beside him, "Ying, do you think your brother did something to offend him? Otherwise, why wouldn't he let us mention it?" As he spoke, he subtly pointed his finger at the skirmishers ahead.

Ying quickly covered Paimon's mouth, "Okay, don't say it. He'll get angry."

The soldier had already overheard the whispers of the two behind him, but he wasn't as agitated as he had been before.

"Stop buzzing around like a fly, it's so noisy."

Ying and Paimon realized they'd been caught and were a little embarrassed. The skirmisher didn't turn around; he continued, "But are you interested in my affair with him?"

Ying nodded immediately, then realized that the soldier wasn't looking at her. "...Can you tell me? If you don't want to, it's okay if you don't."

The skirmishers marched steadily ahead, their steps unwavering, always moving forward. Their voices followed.

"...It sounds ridiculous, but you can ask if you want to know. He and I used to be lovers, but I don't know if he ever really loved me. He left me when I was most dependent on him."

"Perhaps to him, I mean nothing at all."

The sound of the stragglers was calm, a calmness that was unsettling.

Ying felt a jolt run through her head upon hearing this. So that's how it is. That idiot brother of his has a history of romantic entanglements! What should she call him then?

Paimon was no longer afraid. After hearing what the skirmisher said, he said indignantly, "What! That guy actually played with other people's feelings."

As she spoke, she grabbed Ying's clothes, "He even tried to steal the stragglers last time, thankfully Nasita managed to keep them. Traveler, you must never do such a thing. Don't play with other people's feelings, especially Shen He and Ayaka!"

"Humph."

The soldiers scoffed at Paimon's words. Ying, on the verge of tears, said, "I didn't! Don't talk nonsense! I'm very good friends with them."

“How could a friend…” Paimon was about to say something when he was stopped by the skirmisher.

"I don't want to know about your romantic history. Shut up, that's the point."

The skirmisher's eyes were somewhat sharp; probably because he had heard Paimon's voice earlier, his attitude towards the traveler had worsened.

Paimon looked up at the sight before him and exclaimed in admiration, "What huge trees!"

The Scattered Soldier ignored the two, merely greeting the Little Lucky Grass King before beginning to explore the torrent of consciousness. He closed his eyes, quieted down, and his consciousness searched and explored within the World Tree.

As Ying watched the stragglers, she recalled the memories she had gleaned from Haibasha about them. He had experienced three betrayals; perhaps her brother had also been a betrayal to him.

Suddenly, the soldier stopped moving; he seemed to have found some unexpected memories.

“…Unnamed data,” the skirmisher muttered to himself.

Then, prompted by Paimon, he shared this memory with everyone. Upon seeing the familiar Niwa, the skirmisher's gaze sharpened, and he followed the figure intently.

…………

Finally, he finished reading this memory.

The soldier wanted to cry, but he restrained himself. He simply clenched his fingers tightly, so tightly that his already pale skin became even more bloodless.

So Dan Yu hadn't betrayed him after all. So that's how he had always seen him. So that was his heart! A surge of complex emotions overwhelmed him in an instant, catching him completely off guard.

"...Dotore? Hahaha...Dotore!!"

The soldier was very agitated, his tone filled with deep-seated hatred. Ying was somewhat alarmed; if the Doctor were here, the soldier would probably fight him to the death.

Nasita's gentle voice carried a hint of helplessness, "When I touched the doctor to confirm whether he knew all the slices, I read this memory from his mind. For you, it should be considered the truth."

It took the stragglers a while to calm down, their eyes somewhat numb. Only after hearing Nasita's words did they say, "This kind of thing... is meaningless."

"Is that so? But the Dan Yu in my memory didn't betray you. Back then in Tabusha, you brought the device into the furnace core. It wasn't his request. You must understand the significance of this better than I do."

Hearing Narcida's voice, the skirmisher fell silent. Ying and Paimon, observing the skirmisher's expression, also remained silent for a moment before stepping aside to give him time to process his feelings. They could also see that this memory had a profound impact on the skirmisher.

The skirmisher remained silent. Narcida began to speak with Luminous, recounting the details of the incident. Paimon, meanwhile, was denouncing the Doctor, while Luminous remained even more silent. The skirmisher's tragedy stirred pity in her, yet she knew he didn't need pity.

After some time.

Ying and Paimon walked towards the stragglers, whose expressions were still filled with hatred. Paimon was startled and immediately asked if he was alright.

After a moment, the skirmisher seemed to have made up his mind, and he chuckled softly, "You all seem quite worried about me?"

Ying looked at the soldier with a serious expression. "I don't know what to say to comfort you. My brother... I believe he wouldn't lie to you. If you're willing, I'll definitely ask him when I catch him."

The soldier looked at the girl's face, which resembled the one who had made a promise to him. Back then, the girl had looked at him just like that, her eyes resolute as she said she would take him to see all the world's wonders. The soldier's consciousness blurred for a moment, then a mocking smile appeared on his face.

"None of that matters anymore. Let's continue our mission, Little Lucky Grass King."

Having said that, the soldier raised his hand and began exploring the World Tree again. Then, somewhat disappointed, he lowered his hand; he had found nothing about the Descendants within the World Tree.

The skirmisher told Ying what had happened, and seeing her somewhat dejected expression, he still told her some things. These included things about Kaeria, the Descendants, and some things about the Abyss and the Void.

After recounting everything he knew, the skirmisher looked at Ying and erected a barrier.