Genshin Impact, I, a weak person, am challenging myself to find a solution that will bring me lifelo

Chapter 4: The Shackles of a Sinner

morning.

Youya woke up from the hospital bed again. Surprisingly, she didn't have any nightmares and just had a good sleep.

The morning light shines into the room through the square windowsill beside the bed, leaving several equal parts of soft light on the ground.

As she squinted her eyes slightly, allowing her brain to rest and then restart, she recalled the progress of the task.

Yesterday's action was quite effective. Although cousin Eula didn't show any exaggerated expression of being moved to tears, the feeling of attachment she showed when chatting with her was genuine.

After chatting with her for a whole night and discussing about moving out from Lawrence’s base, the head maid in charge of teaching Eula finally came to the door and took her away.

Sister Youla said goodbye to her reluctantly and promised to come visit her early tomorrow.

Although Sister Eula seems to be mentally precocious due to family factors, she is still a gentle and kind child at heart.

However, when she thought about what she was going to do next, Youya couldn't help but sigh.

Of course, her frustration only lasted for a moment.

In addition to the "depressed time" set by myself, there is another reason.

- Knock knock.

When she said "Come in", a little head popped out from behind the door.

It was her new friend, Barbara Page.

When he found that she was sitting on the bed and looking at her coquettishly, his smile like a little sun became even brighter.

Yeah, no matter how many times I see it, I always feel like a shining idol, right?

Judging from the surrounding architectural style, this should be a European-style country, but the girl in front of her kept giving her a strange sense of déjà vu of a Japanese idol.

"Good morning! I brought you breakfast."

Even the greeting was impeccable.

"Good morning, Barbara."

She also stretched out her hand from under the quilt, and waved it gently, while trying to make her tone and expression softer.

Judging from the other person's eyes that quickly lit up, the effect should be good.

Like some kind of house pet, she walked to Youya's bedside in small steps, holding a plate in her hand, on which was a dish of stewed vegetables cooked in cream. The thick soup exuded an exceptionally rich aroma, which made people's appetites whet.

"Is Barbara in charge of delivering the meals today?"

She was not in a hurry to eat, not to mention that she hadn't washed yet. With Barbara's enthusiastic look, it made people somewhat doubt whether she was about to enter a strange feeding game.

It would be a bit embarrassing to be fed by a girl who is treated like a little sister, right?

"Not originally." Barbara shook her head. She placed the meal on the bedside cabinet and said seriously, "Actually, when I came, Sister Ibella, who was in charge of delivering the meal, happened to be unable to leave due to some trivial matters, so I delivered it for her."

"I see. Barbara is a child who knows how to share the worries of adults."

Youya did not ask for details, but praised her directly, making the little girl smile "hehe" a little embarrassedly.

After that, the thoughtful girl quickly tapped her head and stuck out her tongue when she realized that Youya had no intention of eating immediately.

"Oh, I wanted to be the first one to say good morning to you, so I forgot to prepare water and a towel for Yuya to wash her face. Please wait a moment!"

After she finished speaking, without waiting for Youya to reply, she walked out of the room with steps as nimble as a sparrow.

And Youya had no choice but to look at the meal placed aside. The stew was steaming, and the carrots and cabbages dotted in it were also of good color.

She didn't suspect Barbara was acting on purpose, she just thought she was cute.

When I thought about the other person waiting by my side early in the morning and bringing the food to me as soon as it was cooked, my heart was somewhat moved.

When she had breakfast yesterday, it was actually cold, and the bread for dinner also had a noticeable dry and hard feel from being left overnight.

I originally thought it was a specialty of another world and a must-try, but was it actually tampered with by someone?

She once again lifted up her hair that was covering her eyes and fell into deep thought.

It seems that it is better to be discharged from the hospital early if possible.

Although the people who do this would not be so blatant as to poison the food or feed her with slop stew, it is nonetheless a necessary part of the human body's nutritional intake.

Only by eating hot and delicious meals can you spend every day in a good mood.

After she finished thinking, Barbara came back just in time, making Youya feel a sense of harmony with her again.

Then, I was helped to wash my face and brush my teeth.

It's not that she felt at ease or was too lazy to accept the little girl's service, it's just that her hand was injured and Barbara didn't want her to get wet.

However, dining was not a problem for Barbara, as she was able to do it independently.

Barbara didn't rush to leave. She just sat there, holding her little face, and watched her eat with a smile.

Youya stopped the spoon that was about to be put into her mouth and turned to look at her.

"Has Barbara eaten yet?"

“I ate half an hour ago~”

Her carefree smile seemed like it could last forever as long as she helped others.

"Well, I'll be rude first."

Youya didn't choose to say something like "I may not be able to finish it, I hope she can help me with some of it" which seemed willful but actually meant to win her favor.

Not to mention whether Barbara was willing to share a spoon with her, it would be better to say less of such words as they would only cause trouble to medical staff.

No matter how gentle the little angel is, she is not unrestrained, and there are more natural ways to win Barbara's favor.

If this made her, a careful girl, mistakenly believe that she really had a small appetite and then told the kitchen staff to reduce her food ration, then that would be a case of well-intentioned doing bad things.

Not eating enough is a big taboo!

So, Youya spent the breakfast time enjoying it with satisfaction.

Barbara stayed by her side all the time. Normally, she could leave after delivering the meal, but after all, she still had to help with the ward rounds to see if there were other patients who needed help.

However, when she returned home yesterday, her father called her and asked her seriously whether she had contact with the children of the Lawrence family.

She was not good at lying, so she told her father all the facts and shared her confusion with him.

After listening to her confession of her confusion, her father pondered for a long time and gave her a solution.

"The descendants of sinners cannot escape the shackles left by their ancestors."

The candlelight on the desk only illuminated a corner of his father's face, while the other side was hidden in the darkness, and his tone was filled with an indescribable heaviness.

"Since we have everything that our family has brought us, there are naturally more than just good sides to all of this. How to face up to past mistakes and do something about them is something that every Lawrence needs to face. Birth is such a thing that has nothing to do with personal will."

"...But, Yuya doesn't seem to be getting any care."

Barbara lowered her head, feeling a little uncomfortable.

"——I know these words are cruel to a compassionate child like Barbara. However, you also have to consider the mother's thoughts. The social imprint left on each of us will determine where we stand with each other. And that child just happened to stand opposite Barbara."

Just as the conversation was about to end with his daughter spoiling the fun, Simon Page changed the subject.

"But if Barbara still wants to make friends with her after understanding these prerequisites, then go ahead."

He gently moved the candlestick, casting a faint warm glow on his daughter's cheek, which was half covered by shadow. His usually solemn expression at this moment turned into the gentleness and calmness that a father should have.

"Just like observing the breeze blowing across your face from the watchtower at Cape Lookout, no matter how subtle it is, you will definitely discover something..."

(After that, you will understand. What you are facing is the coming storm hidden in the wind. It is still worth blessing for another day of calm and peace...)

Barbara recited the unfinished words in her mind, and at the same time, she looked expectantly at the girl who had finished her meal with a faint smile on her face, as if she had found a treasure.

That's right! She will see for herself whether Yuya Lawrence is the overlapping of past evil waves or the flower of foam dancing in the sun!

After clearing away the dishes, Barbara pushed the wheelchair over, looked at the somewhat surprised Youya, and invited her enthusiastically.

"The weather is great today, let me take Youya out for a walk!"

Chapter 5 Prayer

Youya accepted Barbara's invitation and walked out of the ward where she had been lying for two days in a wheelchair with her.

When she first walked out, her heart trembled for some reason, as if something resisted was waiting for her outside, and her body wanted to go back indoors again.

She lowered her head slightly, and gently stroked her arm at an angle that would not attract Barbara's attention. The goose bumps there gradually faded away.

As Barbara pushed her forward and downstairs, the interior decoration changed a lot.

The first floor was a hall used by nobles to show off their authority in the past. Now it is run by devout believers of the God of Wind and has become a magnificent temple.

The glowing church is noble and solemn. Stained glass on both sides of the wall, engraved with poems about the god of wind, cast soft light into the hall. The ground is smooth and flat, clean enough to reflect people's shadows, and several rows of benches are lined up in a row.

Several nuns in monastic robes were either praying quietly or listening quietly to the troubles of believers in need of help.

The sense of dislocation that these architectural styles with distinct exotic features brought to her was so strong.

At the same time, she also saw several children of the same age as her, sitting on the bench, being looked after by a plump nun.

Barbara did not avoid her, but quietly introduced her to Youya: "The sister who is with the children is Sister Ibella. She is very popular with the children and she occasionally comes here to help."

"I see." Youya simply nodded, feeling the strange feeling in her body gradually subside.

Although the conversation was quiet, in this quiet church hall, any words other than prayers seemed to be amplified several times.

As expected, Sister Ibella discovered them and also saw Youya sitting in the wheelchair. A subtle smile flashed across her originally gentle face, but she quickly concealed it.

Youya naturally noticed the other person's expression, and a hint of doubt flashed through her mind.

However, in front of Barbara, she chose to greet Sister Ibella obediently.

"Hello. Sister Ibella—"

It can be seen that she seemed a little surprised, but soon she smiled gently and nodded.

"Hello. Miss Lawrence, are you satisfied with your breakfast?"

The tone was full of stiff compliments, and the children who were originally chatting with the nun all showed dissatisfaction and hostility, especially when they found that Barbara was standing behind her, they quickly became jealous.

It seems that Barbara's previous excuse was not completely random. There is nothing more unexpected than taking care of a child.

However, even though she was thinking about irrelevant things, Youya did not forget to answer the other person.

"Of course. I loved it and ate it all."

She tried her best to act like a child hoping to be praised, and the other party smiled and praised her. Then he looked at Barbara and asked gently, "Miss Barbara, are you going to take Miss Lawrence out?"

"Well! The weather is very good today. I want to take Youya out for a walk and get some sun. This will also be good for recovery."

Barbara showed an innocent smile, and her carefree look was enviable.

"Is that so..." Sister Ibella narrowed her eyes, paused for a moment, and said softly, "Do you need my help? After all, Miss Barbara is still in the growth stage, and it's not good for her to be too tired. And we can just make an exchange, and you can play with them for a while, after all, these children like you very much."

After she said this, the children cheered.

The nun on duty was also attracted by the noise. When she saw Sisters Barbara and Ibella standing there, she put her index finger on her lips, signaling them to let the children be quiet. She quickly turned her head away and concentrated on praying for the believers.

Seeing this, Barbara hurriedly said "hush", and the children cooperated by covering their mouths. Then she looked at Sister Ibella and whispered.

"...Really, Sister Ibella is just like my father, always treating me like a child."

She puffed up her cheeks a little, but soon after noticing the pitiful looks from the children, she hurriedly explained.

"Ah! Barbara doesn't mean to hate playing with you! It's just that I've already promised to go out with Youya. I'll come back later to play with you."

Her explanation made the children utter a long “eh——” sound. One of the children said unwillingly: “Sister Barbara should just stay with us!”

"That's right. My mom also told me not to play with that blue-haired little rascal. The adults in her family are all very annoying. If they see you with her, they will definitely rush over and say some nasty things!"

Among them, a little brown-haired girl also hugged Barbara's arm and said.

When Youya heard this, she also pursed her lips.

Although I'm mentally prepared, but judging by his blatant dislike... I have to be careful when I go out next time, and try not to run into those people in the family.

She didn't want these guys to suddenly show up and hold her back at the critical moment of the mission.

When Youya was quietly thinking about her future strategy, Barbara mistakenly thought she was sad and quickly explained for her: "Please listen to me, Youya is actually a good child. She is not as bad as everyone thinks."

But it was obvious that the group of children did not want her to leave. The leading child reported to her, "But she used to hide in the corner, staring at us while we were playing but not daring to come closer. She was very cold when we talked to her, and she kept coughing all the time. It was impossible to communicate with her, and sometimes her parents would scold us."