In Genshin Impact, why are all the characters I play NPCs?

"Mmm...uh...stop..."

Xu Guang pondered.

"Is that so?"

"Quick... oh~"

Chapter Three: Defeat (Tragic)

Xu Guang has always been a man of his word. Since he said that he would unravel the implantation idea as long as the other party told him the reason, he would do so.

But Ying only said "I don't know" and didn't say anything else, right?

So he kept his promise and gave the other party an unimaginable experience.

Looking at Thor, who was sprawled on the ground in front of him, his face flushed, his lips moving as if he were a fish out of water, with no semblance of dignity, and the words above his head.

[Thor's Shadow, his mind went completely blank due to the high...]

Xu Guang scrutinized it carefully.

It really does look appetizing! It's a real treat to see such a blank, wooden character suddenly break down in a bad mood. You have to try it!

However, he still helped the other person recover.

In an instant, Ying's eyes became clear.

One moment Ying was panting heavily, the next she felt her body return to normal.

If it weren't for the strange sensation on her body, she might have really thought that nothing had happened.

Ying gritted her teeth, staring at the villain in front of her.

Xu Guang smiled and said, "Don't be like that. You were feeling very comfortable just now."

"no!"

"Ah."

Xu Guang smiled dismissively.

The status bar above Thor's head just now couldn't be faked.

But now is not the time to dwell on these things.

"So, you cleared your mind and ended up here?"

Ying didn't want to answer, but remembering the other party's methods, she still honestly replied, "Yes, I was meditating, and then when I opened my eyes, I was here."

"It's not a useful reference."

Xu Guang sighed.

He had thought that if Thor could come, there was no reason why anyone else couldn't.

That will be really fun.

Even if only gods could come, the Thunder God, the Grass God, and the Water God—aren't they all beings with legs that can be played with for years?

With that in mind, Xu Guang felt relieved.

Even if the worst-case scenario is that Thor is all alone, that's not so bad.

Seeing the disgust in Ying's eyes, Xu Guang smiled but didn't say anything.

I simply walked over, handed them a clean handkerchief, and gestured for them to wipe themselves.

"Actually, I wanted to help you change out of this outfit too, but then I thought about Thor wearing wet clothes, and not being able to take them off to cover up. Being caught in this dilemma might lead to some precious CG footage of Thor wanting to cry. I have to say, it's quite touching."

Ying gritted her teeth, her killing intent palpable.

"Shameless!"

Xu Guang smiled.

"Thank you for the compliment, I am very grateful."

Seeing the other person's defensiveness, he didn't care: "You don't need to look at me like that. I won't make a move on you anytime soon."

Shadow, whose thoughts had been guessed, snorted coldly.

After the boy finished speaking, he stood up and seemed to be thinking about something.

Looking at the handkerchief on her body, Ying fell into deep thought.

To be honest, she definitely didn't want to use what any man gave her, but as he said, in that kind of place, it was already overflowing, and if it wasn't cleaned, it would keep getting sticky and was almost dripping down her thighs onto her tabi socks.

Moreover, even if there really is a problem, it would be difficult for her to guard against it.

This man's methods are strange; he could make her lose her composure with just a flick of his finger.

After hesitating for a while, I finally decided to use it.

Just as Ying was cleaning up, Xu Guang finally found what he wanted and summoned it with a wave of his hand.

She is a woman, and her appearance is nine-tenths similar to her shadow.

No, in a sense they are even exactly the same, because they are twin sisters.

Its name is—True, or perhaps Baal.

Looking at the other person's attire.

Her knee-length hair, a dark purple gradient that lightens towards the ends, was braided with pink shimenawa ribbon and hung down her back. A folding fan was attached to the right side of her head.

She wears a white and purple kimono with embroidered patterns on the sleeves that are very distinctive to her. The kimono is secured with a red obi (sash) and the hem stops at her thighs. She often carries a purple oil-paper umbrella with a few wisps of flowers and leaves fluttering along its edge.

It's the same kimono as the one worn by the actress, the only difference being that the actress's clothes have a deeper look and more patterns symbolizing her.

Ying, who was still cleaning herself, froze, her handkerchief slipped from her hand, and she stood up in a panic.

Look at the person in front of you.

Looking at the person I've been longing for day and night.

Looking at that relative who died five hundred years ago.

"elder sister……"

She couldn't believe it and wondered if it was a dream, because only in dreams could she see the other person and her old friend.

He was looking straight ahead, his eyes fixed straight ahead.

"I knew that if it were you, we could have made it this far. I've always felt guilty that I suddenly entrusted Inazuma to you..."

This calm narration brought tears to Ying's eyes, which then streamed down her face.

Xu Guang smacked his lips, somewhat moved.

She really did cry.

He knew that the real person was of great importance to the shadow, but he cried just looking at them.

With a sigh, Xu Guang waved his hand, and then Zhen's figure disappeared.

Thor's shadow froze for a moment, then subconsciously reached out, but touched nothing, and stood there dumbfounded.

They remained silent.

Xu Guang looked at the other person's expression, walked over and asked.

"So, can we calm down now?"

"who are you!"

Ying raised her head, her words now filled with murderous intent, so intense it was frightening.

After all, the people Xu Guang summoned just now were Ying's relatives, and also the family members who had been with her the longest.

If someone tries to use the other person to achieve some goal, Ying will definitely get furious.

Xu Guang looked at the other person's expression. Although he didn't care much, he still explained.

“Xu Guang, I’ve already told you, and what you just saw was just an NPC. I’m not a necromancer.”

The boy's words were often nonsensical, but one word appeared frequently: NPC.

Thor asked in confusion, "What is an NPC?"

Xu Guang said frankly, "It's just like the puppets you created, executing pre-programmed routines, without any emotions."

Ying didn't speak. At first, she was surprised that the other party even knew this, but she quickly realized what was going on.

This guy even knows her sister's secrets, so it's normal that he knows about her making dolls.

After a moment's thought, Ying asked.

"So you mean that everyone in this world, like the puppets I created, has no self-awareness?"

"clever."

"...Do I look like an idiot?"

However, now that she understood the situation, Ying still didn't quite believe it.

How could such a world possibly exist?

It was so similar to the world she lived in, yet it was so tragically bleak that there was only one person in the entire world who could move freely.

But soon, she realized something.

That's the kind of world she's been searching for, isn't it?

Doesn't this perfectly meet her needs?

Chapter 4: Thor's Battle-Damaged Version

After that experience, Thor developed an almost obsessive pursuit of eternity.

Not only did he confiscate all the Eyes of God within the entire Inazuma area, he also locked himself in a secluded space to meditate alone.

Looking up at the man in front of her, Ying narrowed her eyes.

With her long-sought goal right in front of her, how could she give up? She took a deep breath, her gaze resolute.

The only thing she couldn't understand was why this man would tell her such important information. Wasn't he afraid she would do something about it?

Although the opponent's power was strange, she did not believe that she was truly without any possibility of resistance.

Xu Guang said nonchalantly, "It's alright. I'm not afraid of what you might do. In fact, I hope you do it. After all, this world is too boring. Besides, this world will reset after I die. You shouldn't think about taking me down with you. Although I won't be in any danger, I can't guarantee your condition."

That's a truly terrifying ability.

But only in this way can we fulfill her expectations, right?

Ying slowly spoke: "I want to make a deal with you."

Xu Guang looked at the other party with suspicion: "Speaking of Thor, I remember that both parties in a transaction need to be on equal footing, right? Do you have that right now?"

The implication is.

Now you're completely in my palm, I can mold you into a ball or flatten you as I please. Even if I want you to squirt water, you can only lie down obediently to avoid making a mess everywhere.

In this situation, what would you use for the transaction?

Ying looked at Xu Guang; she really didn't have anything to offer him here, but...

"Can you be sure I'll stay in this world forever?"

Xu Guang's answer was unusually frank: "No."

"then you……"

"But what does it matter? Even if you never come back, it's just like going back to the old days for me. It makes no difference."

"..."

Thor was speechless.

She was not on equal footing with the other party, which put her in a passive position.

But she just happens to be bad at this kind of thing.

If the divine child were here...