Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

"The descendants of the Gunnhildr family are taught by their elders from birth that no matter when or what the circumstances, there is only one belief we must always remember: to protect Mondstadt."

Su Zhe nodded. Gunnhildr and Mondstadt have a long-standing connection. In fact, it was their ancestors who first awakened the elves from the wind, ultimately saving Old Mondstadt from the rule of Deckardia.

The changes of the times over thousands of years will change many things.

But this ancient family seems to have always adhered to its original beliefs.

Perhaps other factors inevitably played a part, but there is no doubt that being able to hold onto one's beliefs for so long is truly admirable.

"Our family is loyal to Mondstadt and considers it our duty to protect Mondstadt, therefore..."

Jean raised her head, her blue eyes fixed on Su Zhe, and said earnestly, "In the future, I'm afraid I can't go with you. I won't leave Mondstadt, or leave this land I'm protecting."

“I know.” Su Zhe was not surprised. “From the moment I first met you, your eyes told me that Mondstadt was a place you were willing to give everything to protect.”

Qin pursed her lips: "Even so... are you still willing to accept me?"

Su Zhe smiled: "Why not? I think it's good this way. Everyone should have the belief to give everything for something, so that they will feel that their existence has value. If you have to give it up because of our relationship, then I will feel terrible."

For an individual, the meaning of existence is very important.

Or rather, knowing why you exist is a very happy thing.

It could be a thing, a goal, a person, or a country.

In short, it's a goal that makes you feel you'd give anything to achieve or protect.

The zither is just like that.

"What attracts me is your dedication to Mondstadt. If you change, I might not want you anymore."

Su Zhe said with a smile.

Qin was taken aback.

She thought that when she said these things, Su Zhe would think she was 'selfish', and the worst thing that could happen was that the two of them would part ways completely.

Because she could sense that this was perhaps the reason her parents eventually separated.

No one can accept their partner making all the effort for something else, right?

She didn't want to separate from Su Zhe, but she also didn't want to deceive him, so she confessed before he left.

But it seems she was wrong?

"You've been spacing out a lot these past few days, is it because of this?"

"Hmm...you noticed?"

"Nonsense." Su Zhe sighed, his face full of disappointment. "I thought you stayed tonight because you'd thought things through and wanted to get to know me better."

"..."

Qin blushed.

I always feel that when I'm with Su Zhe, I can't be serious in any situation.

"Stand up."

"what happened?"

"Stand up."

Qin pulled Su Zhe to his feet, and then the two stood shoulder to shoulder.

She took a medal from her bosom and placed it on the table in front of them.

“The ancestral teachings of Gunnhilds are very meticulous in their management of the marriages of their descendants. I know you certainly won’t like those things, but at least this step must be completed.”

As she spoke, she clenched her right fist and placed it on her left chest.

"Su Zhe, do as I say."

Su Zhe: "?"

He looked at Qin, who resembled a Young Pioneer taking an oath, and was immediately puzzled.

"what?"

"Take an oath."

"..."

Su Zhe asked with a bitter face, "Can we not announce it?"

"No." Qin was exceptionally firm. "Even if you change your mind now, it's no use. Since you said those things, you have to take responsibility for me."

I go!

I've heard of people being responsible for doing that kind of thing, but I've never heard of someone being responsible for just saying a few words.

The rules of Gunnhildr are really weird.

Seeing Qin's serious expression, Su Zhe shrugged and did as Qin did.

“I am Jean Gunnhildr.”

“I… Su Zhe.”

"You don't need to say anything."

"You don't need to say anything."

Qin: "..."

She turned her head and looked at Su Zhe with a strange expression.

"Uh, isn't this what you said?"

"It's just an action."

Qin sighed; the feeling she had finally managed to grasp vanished in an instant.

Su Zhe was overjoyed: "You should have said so earlier."

He'd be more than happy to not have to take the oath.

"Okay, let's do it one more time."

Qin breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the medal with a solemn expression.

"I, Jyn Gunnhildr, swear by my sword to protect Mondstadt. Here I pledge my life to Suzhe, and I will never betray him. May the wind god bear witness."

Wisps of wind element flew out from the instrument, swirling around her and causing her golden hair to dance in the air.

Chapter 39 Qin: I swear by the sword, may the wind accompany you >>

The girl turned around and looked at Su Zhe.

"I wish to become this wind, to accompany you forever."

A gentle breeze swept by, enveloping Qin and Su Zhe. In the darkness, Su Zhe seemed to truly sense a gaze upon him.

"All right."

Surrounded by the wind, Qin smiled and said, "Now it's your turn to speak."

"Don't I need to say anything?"

"You don't have to say it the way Gunnhildr does. Just say what's on your mind."

"Is that so..."

Su Zhe thought about it. He wasn't used to such ritualistic things, but often rituals could better represent a person's attitude.

"I, Su Zhe, hereby pledge my life to Qin, to protect her and never betray her."

Qin tilted her head: "That's it?"

"It's gone."

"Won't we let Lord Wind God witness this?"

Su Zhe shook his head: "That old drunkard, it's better to have Tvalin witness it than to have him. It's okay, I'm older than him."

"what?"

Qin blinked, somewhat puzzled.

What does "greater than the Wind God" mean? In what ways is it greater? What is its status?

Su Zhe naturally couldn't explain, but what he said was the truth. He was the ruler of the time, so why would he need a wind god to witness it?

Not to mention that this Wind God is also an old drunkard who is always unserious. The oath he was asked to witness was almost certainly doomed in the end.

"Okay, that's fine."

Qin lowered her hand and revealed a relaxed smile.

"The oath has been made; we can discuss other matters later."

Actually, this vow should be made during the engagement.

But Su Zhe certainly doesn't have that much time to wait. Anyway, Qin has already accepted him as her fiancé.

"That's it? Not even a kiss or something?"

Qin blushed at Su Zhe's helplessness, but in the end she still leaned closer and gave Su Zhe a light peck on the lips.

"I...I'm leaving now. You should get some rest."

After saying that, Qin turned around and hurriedly ran out.

"Hey! You don't want your medal anymore?"

She ran back, grabbed the medal, and quickly slipped away, as if afraid that Su Zhe would lose his temper and prevent her from leaving.

"Sigh~ Girls are just so shy."

Su Zhe shook his head inwardly. They'd already kissed and touched each other; it wasn't the first time. Why be so shy?

However, he also knew that girls from large families like Qin were all rigorously educated and had plans for every major event in their lives.

If Su Zhe hadn't always insisted, they would probably still be at the stage of holding hands at most.

Establish a relationship, then fall deeply in love, get engaged, get married, have sex, have a baby... and so on.

What Qin is doing now is a serious violation of family rules.