Ch 15 : Wriothesley, kill me

Su Yuan quickly came to terms with it—after all, he had transmigrated into the world of Teyvat.

This wasn't a game; there were no rigid rules or limitations.

If Wriothesley could trigger a Freeze reaction just by bringing some liquid, then by the same logic, he could also trigger a Melt reaction if he had a Molotov cocktail…

"Su Yuan, cool move, huh? I spent a long time perfecting this technique," Wriothesley said as he picked up some medical supplies from the infirmary, carefully bandaging Su Yuan's wounds.

"Don't make fun of my bandaging skills, okay? I'm just giving you some emergency treatment for now. Once Sigewinne recovers, let her properly take care of you."

Despite Wriothesley's casual tone, Su Yuan could sense the genuine care behind his words.

He might seem a bit playful and carefree, but he was actually very meticulous.

His bandaging skills were far from amateurish.

He must have had plenty of experience treating his own wounds after all those street fights and boxing matches… otherwise, how could he be so proficient?

"Sigewinne… what about her? You froze her like that—will she be okay?"

Su Yuan turned to look at the ice-sculpted Sigewinne, his voice tinged with concern.

"Even though Sigewinne is currently possessed and controlled by the anomaly, she is still herself in the end…"

"Su Yuan, you're in such bad shape, yet you're still worrying about others. You're really a kind person," Wriothesley said with a chuckle, sighing in admiration.

"Don't worry, Sigewinne will be fine."

"The liquid I used wasn't just ordinary water—it's a special solution I got from Fontaine's Academy Laboratory."

"If I had used plain water to freeze the anomaly-affected Sigewinne, not only would she have easily broken free, but it would've also caused significant harm to her body."

"But this liquid is different. I can't explain the exact principles behind it—I'm not a researcher, after all."

"All you need to know is that when used in combination with freezing, it not only reinforces the effect but also minimizes harm to the frozen person."

Hearing Wriothesley's explanation, Su Yuan nodded in understanding.

"I think I've figured out the conditions that triggered Sigewinne's anomaly…"

"Oh? Let's hear it," Wriothesley said, intrigued.

But upon noticing how weak Su Yuan looked, he changed his mind.

"Actually, never mind. You should rest first. We can talk about it when you're feeling better."

Wriothesley glanced around and noticed the spilled milkshake and meal box on the floor.

"Then let me take a guess—does it have something to do with the food Sigewinne made?"

"I've had Sigewinne's milkshakes and meals before too," Wriothesley said, frowning slightly as if recalling an unpleasant memory.

"To be honest, the taste is… difficult to describe. If I had to put it into words, it would be something like a 'barren' flavor…"

"But well, that's just how it is. The way the Melusines perceive the world is quite different from ours." Wriothesley waved his hand with a helpless expression.

"Sigewinne means well, and her food is nutritionally balanced, but the taste… is definitely an acquired one."

Looking at the mess on the bed, Wriothesley sighed.

"Still, even so, did you really have to spit it out right in front of her? Just imagine how heartbroken she must have been…"

"Honestly, this is partly my fault. I should've warned you in advance—Sigewinne's food is rich in nutrients but has a… unique flavor. You either don't eat it at all or finish it completely."

"So, the condition for Sigewinne's transformation into an anomaly was that you ate the food she prepared but then spat it out in front of her?"

"Yes, exactly." Su Yuan nodded firmly.

"That's my initial assessment as well."

"Now that we know the conditions for the anomaly's manifestation, things will be much easier. From now on, we just need to be more careful and make sure Sigewinne doesn't trigger that condition…" Wriothesley nodded thoughtfully.

"Wriothesley, let me ask you something—will my injuries ever fully heal?" Su Yuan asked.

"Your injuries? If you're talking about your limbs from before, then there shouldn't be any problem. When Neuvillette brought you here, he was continuously soothing your wounds with his gentle Hydro energy."

"Normally, reattaching severed limbs isn't something that can be done so easily. I'd wager Neuvillette must have used some kind of special method to ensure your limbs remained intact."

"If you're talking about your recent injuries, your ears should be fine. I've been keeping them fresh with the cold." Wriothesley said as he held up a block of ice in front of Su Yuan.

Inside, perfectly preserved, was the ear that had just been cut off.

"Once Sigewinne wakes up, she can reattach them for you."

"What about my eye?" Su Yuan asked.

"Your right eye is probably beyond saving—it's completely ruined… But don't worry too much. With Fontaine's advanced technology, getting you a prosthetic eye won't be a problem."

"Wriothesley, just kill me…"

"Mm, alright—" Wriothesley nodded in agreement, but a second later, he realized something was off.

"Huh? Su Yuan, what did you just say? Say that again?"

Wriothesley looked at him with confusion and disbelief.

"I said… Wriothesley… kill me…"

"Whoa, whoa—hold on! It's just an eye! Do you really have to go that far?"

"Besides, look at Chevreuse—she wears an eyepatch all the time to help her aim and adapt to the darkness. In a way, she's basically a one-eyed girl, and she's doing just fine, isn't she?"

Su Yuan had to admit… Wriothesley had a point.

But wanting to die and reset wasn't just about losing an eye—that was only a very small part of the reason…

The real reason was that he didn't want Sigewinne to wake up and carry the same guilt that Neuvillette did.

Su Yuan didn't want the kind, beautiful, and compassionate Sigewinne, who had always cared for him so deeply, to suffer that kind of pain.

Neuvillette felt guilty for what had happened to him—but in truth, didn't Su Yuan feel just as guilty toward Neuvillette?

He just wasn't sure—if he died this time, where exactly the reset point would be…

"Wriothesley, kill me…"

Since he was about to die and everything would reset anyway, Su Yuan no longer bothered to hide the truth from Wriothesley.

Only by knowing this would Wriothesley actually make a move.

"I've been keeping something from you all… The truth is, I have the ability to return to the past."

"When I die, I don't actually die—I go back to a certain point in time."

"I may not retain my memories when I go back, but there are ways for me to figure out what happened before."

"Wriothesley, don't hesitate—kill me."

"I don't want Sigewinne to live with guilt over me…"

Wriothesley listened quietly to Su Yuan's words.

But when he heard that final sentence, his whole body trembled, as if something deep inside him had been touched.

Even though Su Yuan only had one eye left, Wriothesley could see the sincerity and purity in his gaze—so genuine, so real.

There was even a faint trace of pleading within it…

"…Sigh."

Wriothesley let out a heavy sigh, looking at Su Yuan with a complex expression, a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Su Yuan, you really are such a kind person…"

The next moment, Wriothesley raised his fist.

Su Yuan felt an intense, bone-chilling force rushing toward his head.

"Good night… sweet dreams," Wriothesley said softly.

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