Genshin Impact: Teyvat Travel Log

PS: The picture shows fireworks.

Chapter 282 Black Swan: Life is a winding labyrinth, and we have nothing but memories.

Sorida is a famous drink from Pinocchio throughout the galaxy, but at this Dreamy Bar, the very individualistic proprietress says she doesn't sell Sorida.

Upon learning this, Xingbao, who was already quite experienced, immediately sensed the 'commission', but she was not in a hurry.

Some people may seem aloof, but they are actually just not good at socializing. Huang Quan and Liu Ying are both representative of this type, but in fact they are very easy to get along with.

Moreover, compared to the still and undisturbed Yellow Springs, Firefly is actually easier to get along with; at this time, Star Treasure can chat and laugh with her.

There is another type of person who seems sophisticated and eloquent, but in reality, very few people can truly understand them.

In Xingbao and Liuying's eyes, this is the kind of person the Black Swan lady is.

The arrival of this black swan was truly stunning, appearing before people's eyes like a painting, seemingly from nothing.

Accompanied by a fragrant breeze, a woman with a purple veil draped over her head sat down next to Gu Jing. Black pantyhose covered her voluptuous figure, perfectly outlining her smooth curves, exuding a seductive charm amidst her purity.

But how to put it? Her smile was gentle, yet she always gave off a sense of elusiveness, as if she were shrouded in an elegant and mysterious veil. Even when you got very close, you could only see through the fog.

"Arriving uninvited..."

"I hope I haven't disturbed you all?"

******

At this moment, there were no other customers in the Dream Bar besides the four of them, and the Black Swan's voice was clearly heard by Gu Jing and the others.

Gu Jing smiled in response: "I was just thinking, with this long night and the intoxicating beauty, would someone come looking for me? I thought it would be Hua Huo, but I didn't expect... my dream girl beat me to it."

"Dream lover? Pfft~ Your praise is truly delightful."

"No wonder he can win the hearts of so many girls."

Despite saying that, Black Swan only smiled faintly, and after saying that, she asked the owner and bartender for a menu.

Choose a drink that suits your taste from the menu within 10 seconds.

Black Swan looked at Gu Jing again: "Speaking of which..."

What are your thoughts on "memory"?

She was also somewhat expectant, but Gu Jing did not answer her question at this moment, and the diary copy was still vibrating wildly. The barrage of comments made Black Swan realize her rudeness just now.

[Silver Wolf: Tch~ Your dream girl doesn't seem too keen on talking to you.]

[Black Tower, always eager for drama: Brother, don't cry @Gu Jing, it's okay if others ignore you, because you still have me, Black Tower! I absolutely feel sorry for you, brother! Be strong.jpg]

[Gu Jing: I'm not that sensitive or fragile. Besides, isn't it normal to order first when you come to a bar? Don't overinterpret it.]

[Alicia: Pfft~ I didn't think much of it at first, but seeing you explaining, I suddenly realized that Jing was probably just being stubborn. *pats head*]

[Alicia: But speaking of which, this Black Swan lady reminds me of Aponia, not just her voice, but also her figure, her temperament... they're similar in every way. No wonder Jing calls her his dream swan!]

[Gu Jing: Their voices and figures are indeed very similar, especially their figures, but there are some differences in the details.]

[Gu Jing: And they mentioned Aponia...]

[Gu Jing: I feel it's necessary for everyone to understand Aponia's character and why I like her, is that alright @Aponia?]

[Aponia's cheeks flushed slightly, and her voice trembled a little: "Don't worry about me. Just do what you want."]

[Gu Jing: Well, please enjoy a video next.]

[Gu Jing: "Aponia Epitaph.rmvb"]

******

Epitaph? Upon seeing this title, people, including Black Swan, were drawn to it. Clicking on the video revealed the lonely silhouette of a blonde nun.

She stood before a tall, pure white statue, and as mournful background music began to play, Aponia's voice followed:

[“Discipline? Perhaps the Inscription of Despair would suit me better.”]

"I've always wanted to explore their lives."

[“In the end, we had to face their deaths first…”]

With this premise at the beginning, viewers suddenly understood why the video was called "Epitaph," but were also curious about what Aponia had gone through to become so pessimistic, and soon found out the reason.

[A sanatorium lush with greenery.]

Lively and cheerful children played and frolicked under the shade of a tree.

[A little boy's triumphant voice rang out: "Look, look! This is a new toy that Sister Nia gave me! Hehehe~~"]

[A little girl with an even more childlike voice followed closely behind: "Me too! Me too! Sister Nia gave me one too!"]

[A little boy approached Aponia, eager to show off: "Sister Aponia, look what I found!"]

[He held a blue butterfly in his hands, and Aponia said gently, "Hmm, what a beautiful butterfly."]

[But in the next second—]

The once lush and verdant sanatorium has been transformed into a gloomy, rainy cemetery.

[Aponia walked slowly, soaked by the rain.]

[Each time I passed a tombstone, there was a tattered relic hanging on it, and a sound would echo from it.]

[The innocent little girl asked, "Sister Nia, how long until I can be discharged from the hospital?"]

[The lively little boy exclaimed in surprise: "Wow! Sister Aponia is so amazing! The wound doesn't hurt anymore right away! Hehe~"]

The wounded female warrior expressed her gratitude: "Thanks to you, Aponia, I can return to the battlefield!"

[Finally, an elderly woman said: "Aponia, thank you for taking care of me for so long..."]

Everyone: "..." (Image showing goosebumps)

When people first saw the title, they thought the video wouldn't be very funny, but the developments were also shocking to Silver Wolf and the others. The repeated calls of "Aponia" and "Sister Nia" sent chills down their spines.

Especially when they saw Aponia stop in the video, and watched as rain or tears streamed down her face, people like March 7th and White Dew couldn't help but hold their breath for her, hoping she wouldn't do anything rash!

Fortunately, it was just a false alarm. In the video, Aponia's numb voice once again reached everyone's ears:

"I couldn't change anything, I couldn't save anyone."

"This is my sin, this is my fate..."

["I--"]

"I will never run away!"

"This is the irony and contradiction of things: I first gained the ability to foresee fate, and in doing so, I lost the right to expect it."

"But at the same time, I can heal other people's minds in a certain sense."

"Change everything I want to change."

["Apart from..."]

"The ending I care about most."

Everyone: "..." Ouch! It hurts so much!

The video was only halfway through when Silver Wolf and the others were already numb from the knife, and then they heard her conversation with Mei.

"Mei, have you ever met someone who truly possesses freedom?"

[“It seems not.”]

The brief conversation startled Huang Quan, because she was also Mei, and this Mei's voice was exactly the same as hers.

But soon, Aponia's numb voice came to my ears again:

[“I have seen her try to influence others and guide them onto the path according to her own will…”]

"But the result was invariably destruction."

[“And so she became an unparalleled villain, inspiring fear in everyone who knew her.”]

"My abilities instill fear in my companions, but have little effect on soulless Honkai Beasts."

Just as prophesied.

"I have brought with me all the things that people fear."

"One by one, they were achieved."

"This cannot be excused by fate."

"I know I have sinned."

[“My sin...is always before me..."]

*******

When the video ended, Silver Wolf and the others in front of the screen were speechless for a long time. Star Baby and Firefly couldn't help but sigh, and Black Swan's mood was also somewhat depressed.

[Gu Jing: As you can see, in a sense, Aponia is a kind but stubborn fool. It's just that the cruel world of Honkai Impact can't tolerate this kindness. There's nothing wrong with liking Aponia!]

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Alicia: Yes! I like Aponia too!

[Aponia: ...] Nun blushing.jpg?(???ω???)?

March 7th: Aponia, are you alright?

[Aponia: I'm fine. In fact, thanks to Mr. Gu Jing, I didn't experience the pain shown in the video.]

[Aponia: Although I am a nun, I do not believe in God, but... I am very lucky because someone has illuminated my life.]

[Aponia: And lately I've been thinking about something too. In our world, there's no god to save humanity, yet people sing praises of His greatness, while the true savior remains unknown. I feel... I need to do something.]

[Barbara: Agreed! A true god may not need people to praise His greatness, but those who are favored should not forget His kindness!]

[Barbara: If you have an idea, be brave and put it into practice! I support you!]

When the topic of missionary work came up, Barbara couldn't remain calm. As a devout believer, she could completely understand Aponia's desire to spread her faith!

Theresa: Hmm... Our Church of Schicksal doesn't really have a true faith, but the Valkyries have also been reborn because of the Captain. If Aponia is interested, she can certainly come to Schicksal to spread her faith!

[Gu Jing: Cough cough... Calm down. I don't see myself as some kind of savior, and as you all know, if you really put me in that position, I might actually do something like stir-frying noodles...]