Kefálaio XII: The Gentleman from the Dawn Winery.

Genshin Impact.

I'm aware that the Genshin Impact is not a game that has a happy ending and all. When the traveler's twin was abducted by the unknown god, I knew right away. This world is not for those who aren't used to fighting or even chaotic encounters, this place is extremely dangerous. I grew up in a time when there was no such thing as this, in the modern world.

The entire city was engulfed in a raging inferno. Even though I'm inside the dungeon, I could still feel the scorching hell, crawling into my skin. As I watch the Abyssal monsters decimate the city, I can't help but wonder…

"Why?"

These monsters shouldn't stand a chance against the five-star characters. Jean and the others are powerful enough to save the city. However, they appear to be losing the battle. How is that even possible? In the game, they are so…so powerful…

What am I talking about? This has nothing to do with a game. This is the reality for me and for them. If their lives were taken here, surely there would be no second chance. If I die here, it will be the end of me.

"Hey, get out of here before the monsters show up."

A Favonius knight unlocked the dungeon, I could clearly see how terrified his face is, and he is even trembling in fear.

"W-what is happening, why are those monsters attacking the city?"

"There's no time for explanation, you need to—"

"Please. I need to know what is happening."

I implored the knight to answer my question.

"If Sir Kaeya hadn't overlooked the letter, we might not have suffered this casualty."

"What? A letter?" I inquired, intrigued. The knight nodded.

"Before the Windblume Festival, the abyss's monsters sent a letter. It says to the letter that they ought to retrieve the person who has a unique power, something that people from here don't have."

They have a letter from the Abyss? What is this? What exactly is this? Can they understand Abyssinian? I knew Ella Musk was learning a hilichurlian language, but this still surprises me.

What the knight explained confused me even more than I thought. According to what he said, the abyss's monsters are looking for someone with unique magic. But what exactly could it be? There are six elements of magic in this world if I recall correctly.

The Wind is represented by Anemo.

Geo, which could be Rock or Earth.

Then there's Hydro, which is water, and Pyro, which is fire.

Doesn't Electro also mean Electric? But not this Dendro.

I haven't encountered the Dendro because there haven't been any Dendro characters released yet, but there is Dendro.

So, to summarize, which is the one-of-a-kind elemental magic that the Abyss monsters seek?

"Does that mean the person they were looking for is somewhere inside the city?"

"Probably. Nobody ever figured out who it was. The letter isn't precise enough to provide much of an indication."

"I agree. If they really wanted us to know who that person was, they should have given us an idea of the type of person they were looking for." But if they don't give any hints, will it be considered a warning? Yes. That could be it.

"The letter—"

Someone interrupted me by shouting angrily at us.

"Hey! We need more men on the front lines! What are you still doing standing there?"

"Ah, I'll be there." the knight who talked to me kindly once again turn to me, "Listen… You should get out of here. We have no idea what will happen to this city, but take my word for it. This is going to be a disaster." A disconcerting piece of advice was left for me.

The two of them then proceeded to defend the city from the monsters of the Abyss. I'm not going to lie, just thinking about this event makes me cringe. I never imagined I'd be experiencing this so soon, without even being physically or emotionally prepared.

"Ugh…why do they have to attack the city like this?"

And who exactly is this special person? Nothing like that exists in the game. Klee is just one example of how everyone is unique. She possesses a special bomb capable of annihilating all enemies.

Anyway, I need to go outside. The worried knight advised me to flee, but there was no way I could. I'm not a special character; I can't wield a weapon or cast a spell though.

"Will I not become a burden to them?"

However, it is preferable to observe what is going on outside. After I see what the situation is, I'll go and decide whether it's worthwhile to assist them.

We're talking about my safety. I can't just go out and sacrifice myself!

"If this continues, everyone will perish."

The beasts, the Abyss mages, the Abyss lectors, and the Abyss Heralds are all present. Would they do this to everyone just for one person? Is that person worth it all?

"Help me! Someone! Help me!"

"T-timmy?!" The kid is running toward me, being pursued by the hydro abyss. He is being pursued as well as attacked by that hydro magic.

I must save him. He must be saved. But even so, my legs were cowering in fear, and they didn't even want to move toward him.

"Move!" I know you are all scared but everyone is scared too. Remember that the traveler did not become a hero simply because he wanted to; instead, he stepped forward and saved the city.

Can't I do that? Can't I—Ah geez! I finally gave up thinking. The next thing I did was rush forward to save the poor kid from the merciless Abyss mage's wrath.

The abyss mage is about to fire another shot at Timmy but before it can do that. I, without thinking properly, cover the strike by wrapping myself around Timmy.

"I'm sorry. This is the only way to protect you."

"...!!! S-sister!"

It felt like I was sacrificing myself, my one and only chance to live and have a normal life in this world would be gone. How stupid… I'm so stupid!

"Gangghang wuuu!"

I braced myself for the strike.

—Clang!

Fortunately, I was never attacked by it. Instead, I heard a deflected sound from the sword. I looked around to see who was protecting us. A tall and slender man was standing before us. When he turned to face us, I saw the red burning eyes glancing over me. Like in the game, he is dressed in a dark brown coat matching his black pants which are embellished with chains on his right thigh.

I recognized him right away. There's a mistake about it.

"Diluc…" he is actually here! Amazing…

"What are you two doing now? Go somewhere safe right away."

"Y-yes!"