Genshin Impact: I wrote the plot into a novel to spoil the future

Their conversation was like that of old friends chatting casually.

However, Stanley's stalking behavior aroused Paimon's suspicion.

Little Paimon flew to Ying's side and whispered something to her.

"I'm increasingly convinced that Mr. Stanley might be a fraud..."

Ying nodded in agreement; she thought so too.

Even Paimon found it suspicious, let alone normal people?

The people of Mondstadt now realized that the 'legendary' adventurer was just a fraud.

He was not the hero who conquered the Sea of ​​Ashes, but a king of lies.

Fortunately, Stanley and Jack were adventuring outside the city at that time.

Otherwise, they might be scorned or even verbally abused by angry citizens.

Nobody likes being fooled, especially since some Mondstadt residents consider Stanley their life goal.

Wendy: "Great adventurers must be very familiar with Dadaupa Valley, right?"

Stanley: "Of course! I could walk this whole way with my eyes closed!"

[“I see. I really admire your memory and perseverance.”] Wendy’s words came from the bottom of her heart.

In the book, Stanley, feeling guilty, chatted with Wendy for a few moments, then made an excuse and took the opportunity to leave.

This further convinced everyone that Stanley was a fraud.

Unlike the angry readers, Wendy in the story simply muttered a few words to herself as she watched Stanley leave.

["Those who are unwilling to forget the 'past' and abandon the 'present'..."]

["If he were forced to take the first step towards the 'future,' in what direction would he take it?"]

Paimon asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Wendy shook her head, indicating that she was just talking to herself.

These two sentences not only baffled Paimon, but also the other students who were reading the book found them difficult to understand.

Are we unwilling to forget the "past" and abandon the "present"?

Isn't Stanley a fraud?

What happened in the past that made him the way he is now?

Does he have some unforgettable past?

With these questions in mind, the group continued reading.

That night, within the gifts of angels.

Wendy and the traveler discovered Stanley drinking alone in the area.

The three of them sat down behind Stanley without saying a word.

It's unclear whether Stanley noticed the three of them; he was simply drinking his wine by himself.

Even though he was so drunk he couldn't stand up straight, and was about to collapse at any moment.

"Stanley... tell me, what should I do?"

He was actually calling his own name?

Everyone was even more puzzled. Although Stanley loved to boast, would he ask himself questions?

Could there be... another Stanley?

Just as everyone was speculating about this, Stanley revealed the answer.

[“Stanley!! Waaaaah... Why wasn’t I the one who died in the Sea of ​​Ashes back then!!!”]

"Why doesn't your soul stop me from using your name?!"

Everyone was shocked! It turned out that the real Stanley had already died in the Sea of ​​Ashes!

So who exactly is he? And why is he impersonating Stanley?

Stanley quickly provided an answer.

"Stanley...if it weren't for protecting me, the newcomer."

"You won't die in that windless place."

"Because of a piece of trash like me! You'll never become a legend!!"

"Waaaaah, Stanley..."

At this point, fake Stanley's emotions were filled with self-blame.

As the rescued person, he thought about it constantly.

If only Stanley had survived!

Stanley's words must be more useful than mine, right?

Stanley would surely have had an even more legendary life, wouldn't he?

Stanley would never be like me... just a good-for-nothing who lives a life of debauchery.

The fake Stanley kept wondering if he had let the real Stanley down.

He saved me. Was he hoping that I, as a newcomer, would have a better future?

But what about me? Since then, I haven't dared to participate in any serious adventures.

He tells others Stanley's story every day, drinks alcohol, and waits for death.

Stanley... I must have disappointed you a lot, right?

If we could do it all over again, would you still reach out to me?

Stanley, do you know him?

"I've been afraid for so many years! I'm afraid the people of Mondstadt will have completely forgotten you!"

"I'll tell your story everywhere; I want everyone in Mondstadt to remember it."

"Stanley reached the Sea of ​​Ashes! He's the greatest adventurer ever! He's still alive!!"

Yes, I disappointed you, Stanley.

Therefore, it was I who died in the Sea of ​​Ashes, not you.

"Stanley won't die! Because...because I am Stanley!"

Chapter 59 Let Me See This World

Now everyone understands that the fake Stanley wasn't a fraud.

He was simply telling everyone the real story of Stanley.

Now I finally understand what the Wind God meant by saying, "Those who are unwilling to forget the past and abandon the present."

The fake Stanley can never forget the real Stanley.

He abandoned his identity and his future.

He's stuck in the past, unable to move forward, trying to salvage something through this method.

However, memories and emotions can linger, but time cannot.

The fake Stanley has grown old; he is no longer the young adventurer he once was.

"I'm sorry, Stanley... I'm getting old too... I'm getting old too!"

If I die, will anyone still remember Stanley?

I cannot die, even if I am filled with self-blame.

Stanley cannot and should not be forgotten!

Yae no Miko remained silent, her slender, jade-like fingers turning the pages of the book.

Ying, aren't you also someone who is unwilling to forget the "past" and abandon the "present"?

You wish for everything to stand still, to remain unchanged and "eternal".

Isn't this just an escape from the "future"?

The book is right: memories and emotions can linger, but time cannot.

No matter how unwilling you are, Inazuma must step into the "future".

"My God..." Yae no Miko sighed softly.

The "eternity" of the fake Stanley has changed, and that is Jack.

Jack remembered Stanley's story and admired Stanley.

He actually convinced his parents with those hilarious [Sword of Brilliant Courage] and [Shield of Radiant Will].

But the fake Stanley didn't dare to look Jack in the eye.

I'm just a conman, how could I dare to look someone who truly loves adventure in the eye?

The fake Stanley, who had been pretending to be asleep, 'woke up' and thanked the travelers and others.

His tone was low, even self-deprecating.

Over the years, he has lived for Stanley's story.

But he could no longer remember what Stanley's personality and life were like.

The only thing he could never forget was that Stanley died in the windless, desolate sea; the wind could not take his soul away!

Yes, that's all he remembers, because that's the only thing he can't forget.

It was he himself who, there, caused Stanley's death...

[Ying: "His life... seems to be filled with guilt."]

Ying sighed, "Perhaps this is what PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) is like for the survivors?"

Wendy: "Yes, in his memory, the real Stanley is no longer a vibrant friend."

Wendy: "Instead, he was forever frozen in the image of a scarred warrior, which bound his life."

Upon seeing this, Yae no Miko couldn't help but wonder, what was it really like in Kage's memories?

She was unwilling to recall the past, unwilling to contemplate the true meaning of "eternity".

Is it because she herself is truly scarred inside?

Covered in wounds, coughing up blood, he collapsed in her arms...

My poor, lovely god, it is precisely because of this that I cannot rudely oppose your "eternity".

The fake Stanley seemed not to hear Wendy and the others, and continued talking to himself.

Wendy stepped forward.

"Hans Jacibord."

It seems the wind has picked up.

"How did you know...my real name?"

The fake Stanley, or Hans, was astonished.

He had already given up that identity and never mentioned it to anyone after returning to Mondstadt...

A gentle breeze blows.

For a moment, everyone felt as if they were in another space.

Wind! It was the sound of the wind that the Silent Sea longed for but could not find!

Hans realized that the person before him was the Wind God!

Yes, only the Wind God would remember my name, right?