Genshin Impact: Teyvat Travel Log

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[Gu Jing: You probably don't want me to become that kind of person, right?]

Theresa: ? ? ? What the heck?

[Black Tower's comment: Hahaha~~ Even refusing to be deified is a brilliant move, you really know and love!]

Rita was both amused and exasperated: All I can say is, the captain is truly a visionary!

[Rita: To be honest, if it were the captain, Rita wouldn't mind~ What about Lady Durandal?]

Durandal: Uh... I don't object.

In fact, Dai'e didn't understand what Gu Jing meant by fried noodles at all, but Rita didn't mind and thought it was fine.

As for missionary work? Aponia did not give up, but she also respected Gu Jing's personal opinion. After negotiation, Gu Jing finally limited missionary work to a small circle, only to those who could obtain a copy of the diary.

The reason is simple: since he has decided to accept the faith, he will naturally take it seriously, but too many faiths can easily cause problems.

This practice is actually similar to the star god bestowing blessings upon his messengers.

Although it's just an idea from Aponia right now, surprisingly, quite a few people are willing to join in.

Ultimately, Aponia selected two assistants, Rosalyn and Phantom, to help her perfect the church and its doctrines.

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After ending the topic, the Black Swan, who had been waiting for a long time, finally understood. Gu Jing, who liked Aponia, seemed to extend his affection to her as well. She then apologized to Gu Jing, saying that she had been rude earlier, and Gu Jing did not offer any pleasantries.

With a light laugh, he raised his hand, traversed space, and gently flicked her forehead, saying that he forgave her.

This action caused the Black Swan to chuckle softly, covering her mouth in surprise: "I must admit, it's truly a pleasure to be with you. These days, I'm increasingly eager to hear your thoughts on 'memory.' Could you share them?"

Gu Jing did not refuse upon hearing this: "Of course, as for the specifics... I'll organize them and write them down in my diary."

Black Swan: "..." Diary?

Upon hearing the words "diary," Black Swan's smile froze, while Xingbao and Liuying's eyes lit up. They clearly knew that anything recorded in Gu Jing's diary must be incredibly interesting, and truly classic!

However, after a brief moment of thought, the black swan didn't show much resistance, and her expression became quite expectant.

"Life is a winding labyrinth, and we have nothing but memories."

I look forward to your reply.

"I look forward to the memories you will leave me with."

"You won't let me down, will you?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jing scrutinized her from head to toe, a standard wicked smile appearing on his face:

"Of course!"

PS: The image shows Black Swan VI.

Chapter 286 Seeing the Black Swan being praised is even more painful than being scolded yourself!

Sensing a familiar vibration, Xingbao and the others stared expectantly at the copy of the diary, as words appeared one by one.

[About Black Swans (Memories)]

Undeniably, the woman named Black Swan was a beautiful and elegant woman.

Furthermore, Black Swan and Aponia share many similarities.

The biggest similarity isn't in their voices or body types.

Rather, both of these guys were martyrs.

For the sake of her ideals and beliefs, Aponia was willing to sacrifice her body and endure 5 years of loneliness solely through her spirit.

Black swans can also abandon their physical bodies and transform into memes.

Of course, this meme is not the demonic energy of the Immortal Ship.

In her own words: "On the day I became a 'meme,' I saw my physical body dissolve, and people's memories were separated, settled, crystallized, and then shattered over time. They were so dazzling, like crystals with countless facets..."

Simply put, it's a rather special form of existence.

[Just like what I saw earlier.]

[A black swan event appears out of nowhere.] "803"

This actually comes from the bar owner's memories.

Is it dangerous? It definitely is. Some memory users like to sneak into other people's minds and arbitrarily alter their memories.

However, black swans are not such unscrupulous reapers.

She simply enjoys collecting memories.

[A collecting obsession at work.]

It's like someone enjoying collecting unique and exquisite works of art.

[The artworks that black swans see are people's memories.]

[Joyful, painful, angry, sad, regretful...]

Regardless of the type of memory.

She's willing to collect them all.

Of course, just as some people enjoy collecting paintings while others prefer collecting calligraphy, black swans naturally have their own quirks.

But I don't know exactly what kind of fetish it is.

[If you are interested.]

[You can discuss this with her privately.]

Upon seeing this, people represented by Xingbao, Yingmei, and Hutao couldn't help but marvel. It's astonishing that someone would treat memories as their own collection. This is not just a unique hobby, but also a testament to the wonders of the world.

Black Swan showed no dissatisfaction; Gu Jing was clearly helping her introduce herself and ease everyone's wariness of her.

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As for my views on "memory"?

Before proceeding with the main topic, I'd like to talk about something related to "memory."

Strictly speaking, Black Swan is the first playable character in the game to involve "memory".

[In her audio recording, there are three sentences: "Mortals can only see matter, but do not understand that spirit and spirituality are the essence of the universe. Through the grace of 'Floating Dawn,' we are freed from the perishable physical body and able to draw closer to true existence."]

"A wish? To salvage those precious memories and seal them away in a pure land. In this way, nothing will truly be lost."

"Those most splendid and magnificent memories will be sent to the Pure Land for preservation. In the legends passed down among those who remember, 'Fuli' will weave these memories into the Heaven of Good Vision, and after the world is destroyed, they will become the template for reshaping everything."

What feeling does the above give me?

In Liu Guang Yi Ting's eyes, the world was doomed, and Yi Ting couldn't stop it; she could only prolong it through her own methods.

But at this point, some might ask: "Only the most splendid and beautiful memories are sent to the Pure Land for preservation. Are worthless memories simply determined by the mood of those who remember them? By what right do they have the authority to decide the value of a memory?"

[Well... actually, there are quite a few people who exhibit rather extreme behaviors.]

They call themselves "Civilians of Incineration."

[He believed he bore the obligation to sift through and cleanse the memories of the Star God.]

[They specialize in stealing memories collected by those who retain recollections and categorizing them into different levels. Valuable content is quietly returned, disguised as if nothing happened; memories marked as worthless are completely destroyed and abandoned, leaving no trace.]

[They even said that this behavior is like cleaning up trash, lightening the burden on "Fuli," and making a small contribution to His great project of weaving a pure land of memories.]

The information also states: "The 'Flowing Light Memory Court' scoffs at this, because every fragment of the universe has its own significance, and mortals have no right to judge the value of memories."

However, surprisingly, other sources also indicate that "many memory collectors often disguise themselves as natives of a certain world, collecting precious memories through means such as trading, copying, theft, and deception."

What were your overall impressions after watching it?

【This is fucking ridiculous!】

Aren't these two just cut from the same cloth?

And they have the nerve to stand on their moral high ground and criticize others!

[Ugh! Disgusting!]

Everyone: "..." Indeed!

However, it's also possible that they're just throwing mud at each other, but in any case, people have become wary of those who remember.

Black Swan frowned slightly at this, but ultimately didn't say much, because some memory users are indeed unscrupulous. If people in the live stream lower their guard against other memory users because of her presence, they would be more likely to fall into her trap.

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Now that the explanation is clear, let's get back to the main topic—

My view on "memory" remains largely unchanged from my initial perspective.

Or rather, aside from those I've truly interacted with closely, my views on all those who navigate life's journey are actually quite similar.

My first impression was still based on the concept of "storage protection."

[Just like how the Interstellar Peace Corporation donated valuable items to Cripper.]

They often resort to coercion and bribery.

Simply labeling someone as good or bad is insufficient to summarize their path in life.

Whether you're a pathfinder or a star deity, ultimately you're walking the path that you believe is right.

If you're completely unfamiliar with someone, why do you insist on making me comment on this...?

I only have four words to say:

What's it to me?

[The answer remains the same:]

【none of your business?】

Everyone: "..." 6!

Seeing this, Xingbao and the others couldn't help but burst out laughing.