The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

They're completely approachable and easy to talk to. I'm not sure if all gods are like that, but Zhongli and Ying seem...too easy to get along with?

"Cough cough."

While Kiana was secretly marveling at the food, Wendy had already devoured most of the food on the table.

After a hearty meal, the Wind God patted his belly and then smiled with great satisfaction.

"This feels so good, ah~ it's been a long time since I've eaten this full."

Perhaps because he was full, the wind god's smile became much more amiable.

Well, I should say it reveals a kind of weakness after overeating.

It was obvious at a glance that he had eaten his fill and was very happy.

Upon seeing this, Kiana and Ying exchanged a glance and both revealed sweet smiles.

"What are you laughing at? Heh, am I... that funny?"

Wendy seemed a little embarrassed after seeing Ying and Kiana's expressions, and scratched the back of his head in a somewhat speechless manner.

It seemed as if he would disappear into a crack in the ground if given the chance.

Seeing this, Kiana, as the owner of the mansion, then spoke up:

"Okay, we're done laughing. So Wendy, can you start talking now?"

Wendy, who was being urged, nodded slowly after hearing this.

"The story I'm about to tell begins in Old Mondstadt. In that land ruled by a tyrant, I met a young man... a young man who knew how to play the harp, following his own poems..."

Wendy slowly picked up the harp and began to play beautiful music.

His past experiences were slowly revealed to Kiana and the others in the form of a story.

The boy prayed to the tower to see the world outside the prison, but the tornado only accepted praises, and the boy's wish was ultimately nothing but wishful thinking.

However, the boy who yearned for freedom firmly believed that the poetry and songs outside the cage, and the real sky, were desires worth fighting for.

Therefore, the boy extended an invitation to the wind spirit: "Come with me, crush the tyrant, and tear apart the wind wall!"

The boy raised the banner of rebellion, and the wind spirit also joined the war in pursuit of freedom.

Those who break free of their cages triumph, causing the collapse of divine authority, stirring up a thousand winds, and shaking the nations. In the smoke of war, we witness the demise of tyrants; in the ashes, we witness the fall of towering structures...

The music ended, the new Mondstadt began, and an era in which no one would ever ascend the throne again commenced.

"This is...this is your story?"

After reading the story, Kiana was astonished. She never expected that Wendy, whom she knew, had such a hidden story.

This past event is probably only known to him, which means that this meeting was a matter of fate.

I never expected Wendy to be so generous.

He then directly recounted his story before he became the Wind God.

He wasn't worried at all about leaking information...

"Yes, this is my story, and this is just the beginning. There are many more unforgettable things that happened after the founding of New Mondstadt. If you're in the mood, I'll continue to tell you about my past."

Wendy nodded, then turned her gaze to the violin in her hands, her eyes flickering with sadness and reminiscence.

He is a wind spirit, but not an ordinary wind spirit; he carries far too much on his back.

Although he was a high and mighty god, he was also an ordinary human being, and in his life, he had his own happiness and sorrow.

Those were very painful days.

"I know... you have your own reasons, I know."

Kiana looked at Wendy and then offered words of comfort.

Hearing Kiana's words, Wendy looked slightly embarrassed, but thankfully this only lasted a few seconds. He quickly recovered and said calmly:

"You don't need to know any of this. You just need to understand that my story ends here, and we're friends from now on. Take care, and we'll meet again sometime. I hope we'll still be friends then."

Wendy smiled slightly as she spoke, and then began to play the piano to add to the merriment.

"Yes, I will definitely remember that. You, Ying, Ying, and Zhongli, you are all my friends."

Kiana smiled at Ying and then said.

"Hehe, thank you."

Wendy answered with a smile.

He then continued playing the piano to add to the merriment.

The music gradually transitioned from soothing to passionate, and finally fell silent. It was filled with an epic, sweeping grandeur...

This song, "Dream," is Wendy's deepest memory.

It was a beautiful piano piece that he had recently composed by chance.

The fluctuating melody seemed to suggest that he and his companions fought together, finally defeating the tyrant and saving the world.

That experience was unforgettable for him.

He also named the piece.

Perhaps this is his way of remembering those friends.

"Wendy, you play the piano wonderfully, you're amazing."

After listening to Wendy's music, Kiana couldn't help but clap her hands in praise.

This song, "Dream," is a piece that can awaken the deepest dreams within people's hearts.

His notes were imbued with his inner emotions, which made his performance of the piece resonate even more deeply with the audience.

"Thank you for the compliment. Well, it's getting late. I need to leave now and head back to Mondstadt..."

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Wendy stood up and said goodbye to Kiana.

Kiana nodded, but didn't try to stop Wendy, because she knew that Wendy probably had her own reasons for wanting to leave.

However, as the homeowner, it's only right to do my part as a host.

Thinking of this, Kiana stood up and said politely:

"Wendy, wait a minute, I'll take you there."

"No need, Kiana, I can walk by myself."

Wendy declined Kiana's offer, smiled at Kiana, and turned to leave.

"I'm really happy to meet you this time. I've been curious about you ever since Ying mentioned you before."

Eh?

I heard Ying mention me before...

Did I expect Ying would occasionally talk about me, her friend, with her friends?

That's why this famous wind god thought of coming to his house to freeload.

"I wonder if Ying said anything bad about me. Hehe..."

Kiana smiled slightly. Her words startled Wendy, who looked embarrassed for a moment before her smile vanished.

"No, Ying's description of you was quite objective. Hehe, well then... goodbye."

After Wendy finished speaking, she quickly walked towards the door.

"Okay. Wendy, take good care of yourself. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come to me later. I may not be able to help you in the future, but I will do my best."

"Oh? I appreciate your kindness, and I'll keep it in mind. Goodbye! I'll bring you a few bottles of the best dandelion wine to try another day."

Wendy smiled, waved goodbye, and left shortly afterward.

Kiana watched Wendy's hurried departure, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

"Oh, Wendy..."

Kiana sighed softly.

Such a good girl was ultimately missed by him.

If the Honkai hadn't broken out, perhaps she could have become my good friend? It's just a pity that in the end, she...

"Kiana? Kiana...Kiana!"

The sudden shout brought Kiana back to her senses, and she looked at Ying.

At this very moment, this traveler who has crossed oceans and traversed the sea of ​​stars is looking at him with concern.

It seemed that he couldn't figure out why he had suddenly fallen silent.

However, Kiana quickly revealed a smile.

"Hi, Ying!"

"What's wrong, Kiana?"

Ying asked with concern.

"It's nothing. I just suddenly thought of something."

"Oh?"

Ying asked in confusion, absentmindedly brushing aside the stray hairs on her forehead before slowly inquiring.

"Are you concerned about Wendy? I think he's a really nice guy, although I can't be sure he won't turn against me in the future... Anyway, let's not talk about this anymore."

Ying smiled as she spoke these words to Kiana, clearly showing her true feelings.

To be your enemy?

Aren't you friends?

"Ying, are you really not joking?"

Kiana frowned slightly and asked, puzzled.