Chapter 14 The second simulation, to become stronger

The North Country Bank is a financial institution established in various countries by the Fatui executive known as "Rich Man." It provides financial support for the Fatui's operations across different regions and makes substantial profits from its branches.

The headquarters of the North Country Bank is located in Liyue Harbor, the most prosperous city in Teyvat. Except for Inazuma, the other five nations all have branches of this bank.

To prevent any potential misuse of the 50 million Mora, Tsumugi Kujo visited the Mondstadt branch of the North Country Bank early the next morning, right as it opened, with a check in hand.

"Miss, please wait a moment. Our staff is currently counting the Mora for you," the bank clerk informed her.

Fifty million Mora was an enormous sum, so Kujo Tsumugi understood that it would take some time. She waited in the bank's lounge area.

It's so inconvenient, Tsumugi thought. The productivity in Teyvat seems so low, but inflation is ridiculously high. I don't understand what Morax was thinking when he created so much Mora.

After nearly an hour, Tsumugi finally received the 50 million Mora. Eager to proceed, she returned to her rented hotel and immediately began the second simulation. She needed to enhance her strength quickly, at least to the point where she could protect herself before the lady's arrival in Mondstadt.

"Do you want to spend one million Mora to conduct a life simulation? Yes/No"

Yes!

"Please set your birthplace: Mondstadt/Liyue/Inazuma"

Mondstadt!

"Please set the character's purpose:"

Get stronger! Get stronger! Get stronger!

"Please set the character's code of conduct: Lawful/Neutral/Chaotic."

Tsumugi hesitated but selected "Lawful." She wanted to see how different codes of conduct would impact the simulation.

[0 years old: You were born in a village outside Mondstadt. Your father is the village chief and an experienced hunter, while your mother is a housewife.]

[1 year old: Despite living in poverty, your parents love you deeply, and you are very happy.]

Well, this is a fairly standard background. I wonder what else the simulation has in store.

[2 years old: A group of people wearing strange clothes, calling themselves Khaenri'ah people from a godless country, arrived at your village. They proposed a trade: food and meat from your village in exchange for precious minerals buried underground.]

Khaenri'ah? This must be before Khaenri'ah was destroyed.

[At that time, trading with the Kanreya people was considered a crime, but your father secretly agreed to the deal to provide a better life for you.]

[3 years old: The trade with the Kanreya people improved your living standards significantly. The villagers envied your family, believing your father simply stumbled upon valuable ore.]

[4 years old: With ample food, your physical development is much better than other children. At just four years old, you are as developed as a six or seven-year-old. You often listen to your father's hunting stories and develop a strong desire to become a renowned adventurer.]

[5 years old: A team of Favonius knights joined your village. You admired their handsome armor, and one knight noticed your interest. He half-jokingly offered to teach you swordsmanship, and you eagerly accepted.]

This seems a bit casual.

[6 years old: Seeing your interest in the Knights of Favonius, your father began teaching you tracking and survival skills. Although these skills are not essential for a knight, you studied them with great dedication.]

[7 years old: Your peaceful life was shattered when treasure thieves attacked your village at night. After a fierce battle between the Knights and the villagers, the thieves were driven away, but your father, mother, and the knight who taught you swordsmanship were all killed.]

Goodness, what a stroke of bad luck.

Is this what they mean by "God gives great responsibility by first taking away everything?"

[Despite the tragedy, you quickly recovered from the loss. Determined to leave the sorrowful place, you decided to go to Mondstadt to start anew. The remaining Knights of Favonius in the village gave you a letter of recommendation and provided travel expenses and food. You were deeply moved and promised to make a name for yourself in Mondstadt.]

[After more than ten days of travel, you arrived in Mondstadt. With the letter of recommendation from the Knights of Favonius, you entered the Favonius Academy for basic training and became an apprentice knight.]

[In the academy, you met a senior named Rustan, who is three years older than you and takes good care of you.]

The famous "Wolf pup" Rostam...

[Though Rostam is only three years older, his swordsmanship is exceptional, even surpassing that of some official Knights of Favonius. Under his guidance, your swordsmanship improved rapidly, and you soon became the best in the academy.]

[Believing in your growing strength, you resolved to join the Knights of Favonius to protect the people of Mondstadt and prevent such tragedies from happening again.]

Is this the effect of choosing a "Lawful" code of conduct?

[8 years old: You continue to practice swordsmanship in the academy, but without Rustan's guidance, as he has become an official Knight of Favonius.]

[9 years old: You attempted the assessment to join the Knights of Favonius but failed. Undeterred, you practice even harder.]