Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

Chapter 415 The Visitor from Sumeru

At thirteen, a sudden heavy snowfall ushered in a less-than-pleasant beginning to the year.

[Perhaps due to the influence of the Evil Eye you received during the battle of Clear Spring Town, your mental state is becoming increasingly unstable.]

[Prior to this, the situation had already improved considerably thanks to the calming medications provided by the Church of the West.]

But this time, the situation has clearly gotten out of control.

The frequency of nightmares suddenly increased, and in the endless repetition of these dreams, the boundaries of reality began to blur.

Close your eyes, and flames and blood rush towards you.

A small hand wrapped in bandages grasps yours; it's cool, but for some reason, you can't bear to pull away.

Sometimes, you don't know if you've woken up from a dream, or if your current life is the dream itself.

[Furthermore, you also sense that the previously dormant power within your body is showing signs of revival.]

Madness, hatred, and bottomless malice.

You still remember the moment before you lost consciousness.

You are gazing into the abyss, and it is looking back at you.

You remember nothing of the details after that battle. When you woke up again, you were in a hospital room in the church.

[But you have seen those Fools who fought against you. The Knights' investigation report shows that their deaths were all caused by the irreversible depletion of their life force due to excessive use of the Evil Eye.]

Furthermore, none of the Fools showed any obvious external injuries, indicating that they did not die in battle.

Therefore, there is only one possibility for the truth.

Considering that the Evil Eye awakens the power within your body, there is a strong possibility that they are connected in some way.

That power, in turn, took control of the Evil Eye.

Thus, the weapon created by the executor "Doctor" ultimately became the death warrant for the Fools.

[And now, if this power gets out of control within your body... you can't imagine what the consequences would be.]

[Father, Mother, Jean and Barbara, and little Amy, Noelle, Amber and Yola.]

You're more afraid of hurting them than you are of yourself.

Therefore, you approached your father, Simon, and shared your speculation, hoping that he, as the bishop, could offer some solutions.

However, Simon's expression wasn't the solemn one you expected, but rather a complex one that you had anticipated.

Helplessness, hesitation, and a sliver of relief.

Since you vaguely guessed something, Simon decided to stop hiding it and reveal everything he knew.

The reason you left Mondstadt as a child to seek medical treatment was not due to any illness, but because of a "curse."

[The remnants of a demon god, the deepest malice formed from the dying resentment of a former demon god.]

[Liyue calls them evil spirits, Inazuma calls them revered gods.]

It grants the host immense power, but in return, the user will pay a terrible price.

[Liyue, bordering Mondstadt, was the site of the most devastating Demon God War, where countless Demon Gods perished. The remnants of these Demon Gods are extremely difficult to eradicate, and evil spirits wreak havoc in the land.]

[The legendary Three-Eyed, Five-Manifestation Immortal, the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons, Xiao, is also a celestial being who shoulders the heavy responsibility of slaying demons and eliminating evil.]

[When you were a child, you were unintentionally corrupted by the remnants of a demon, forcing you to leave Mondstadt to seek medical help.]

Many of the old wounds on your body are traces left from the erosion caused by the remnants of demonic gods in your early years.

Fortunately, Simon met a disciplinary officer from Sumeru during his early adventures as an adventurer. This officer used a secret technique to seal the remnants of the demon god within you, allowing you to live in peace all these years.

[Furthermore, the calming medicine you took from the church is actually an alchemical potion to suppress the remnants of a demon.]

However, this secret technique also has significant side effects; while sealing the remnants of the demon god, it also affects your memories.

After discussing it, your father and mother decided to leave this unpleasant memory behind, hoping you can live a normal life from now on. Until then, everything has been going smoothly.

If it weren't for the unexpected eruption of the demon god's remnants, this secret might never have been revealed.

"I have contacted that old friend who is a disciplinary officer. He has already set off and should arrive in Mondstadt in a few days."

"At that time, he will help you seal the remnants of the demon god once again."

[Simon, the father, seemed to have been prepared all along, and as he had said, two days later, a weary visitor from Mount Meru knocked on the door of the Church of the West Wind.]

The visitor was none other than the Discipline Officer of the Order of the Order. After examining your physical condition, his expression became very serious.

"The situation is very bad. The seal is extremely fragile, and the remnants of the demon god could erupt at any moment. What exactly happened?"

[Upon learning about the Evil Eye, this experienced disciplinary officer quickly became suspicious.]

There aren't that many real coincidences in the world.

“Simon, may I examine this…”

The Grand Master quickly approved the application. After all, investigating the origin of the Evil Eye was one of the Knights' main tasks at the moment, and having outside help was naturally a good thing.

The results of the inspection were as expected.

"There's no mistake, this is the aura of the remnants of a demon god."

The disciplinary officer concluded in a somber tone that the creation of the Evil Eye was absolutely inextricably linked to the remnants of a demon god.

But the clues end there, after all, this involves the second seat of the Fatui Enforcers, "The Doctor."

The Disciplinary Officer has sealed away the remnants of the Demon God for you once again, and has instructed you never to use its power again, otherwise, if the remnants of the Demon God go out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"I have seen countless hosts bewitched by the remnants of demons."

"They will only meet one of two ends: either they will die from the power they cannot withstand, or they will be reduced to evil creatures that only know how to kill."

"Never underestimate the demon gods, even though they have already fallen."

The Disciplinarian stayed in Mondstadt for two days, partly to catch up with old friends, but more importantly to observe your progress.

After confirming you were unharmed, he left behind the improved potion formula, took his leave, and returned to Sumeru.

The demonic remnants within my body have temporarily calmed their restlessness, and the recurring nightmares seem to have improved.

[You've returned to the Knights, but the task of tracking down the Evil Eye naturally falls to the Eighth Squad.]

You haven't told anyone about the remnants of the demon god, not even Barbara and Jean. You've simply used the knightly order's job as an excuse to cover up what happened these past two days.

It's best not to cause unnecessary worry.

Thinking this, you tucked the medicine bottle deeper into your pocket, bought Barbara's favorite spicy drink and the coffee and novel Jean needed, and pushed open the door.

"I am back."

And just like that, everything seemed to be back on track.

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