Genshin Impact: Mondstadt Alter

Act 1 Chapter 1.5:

The Taste of Directionless

The cold breeze constantly touches my skin and clothes as I sit on the window. Despite knowing I probably will catch a fever by doing this, I ignore the chill. I look above to stargazing while trying to empty my thoughts.

Lately, I found myself couldn't sleep adequately. I am used to either already fast asleep or lying on the bed trying to sleep at this hour. It's a miracle if I somehow can doze without feeling restless nowadays.

Since the meeting with some personnel from the Knight of Favonius, I've been trying to determine what I should do. I helped them by giving them disclosure of the incident, and Grand Master and others got what they needed to proceed with the case. But-

What about me?

What am I supposed to do?

The Seneschal said I should wait for the news from them. Sadly, I don't feel right sitting here doing nothing while they do their best. Maybe I'm not part of the Knight, but I want to get involved. But again-

*sigh*

…

"Grand Master, don't you think this group sounds familiar?" Eroch inquired.

Eroch was being silent too the whole time.

"Yeah, I thought so too. I didn't expect they would set foot in Mondstadt. But are you sure it's them?"

"Most likely, yes. I'd never heard of any other group of treasure hoarders with a vision bearer among them."

"Fair point."

The rest of us glanced back and forth when Grand Master and Eroch exchanged.

"Morgan, do you remember any names from that group? For example, their leader's name." Eroch questioned.

"... Their leader's name is Kyle."

"I knew it."

"Hang on. Sir Eroch, do you mind elaborating on what you meant?" Fernand interrogated.

Everyone's attention shifts to him, waiting for an explanation. Eroch puts aside his notebook and drinks his tea before opening his mouth.

"This group of treasure hoarders headed by Kyle is one of the high-profile wanted criminals in many nations. The group consists of more than 50 people members, and two of them are vision bearers. They've committed a lot of identical cases like this in the past, and so far, none could apprehend them yet."

"They are pretty dodgy and witted. There's a rumor that the group led by those two vision bearers, namely Kyle and Kenny." Grand Master appended.

"To guarantee the suspects, I'd like to ask you one more thing, Morgan. Do those two wield two different elements, pyro and cryo?"

Hesitantly, I nod.

"That settled then. Fernand, share this intel with the Outriders and dig for more info about this group."

"Understood!" He saluted before leaving.

Eroch continues to write in his notebook. The rest of us remain mute until Grand Master Varka speaks,

"I'll take my leave as well. I will try to ask about this matter to other parties and ask for their cooperation if they know anything." He said before approaching me,

"Thank you for your information, Morgan. You've helped us a lot. Let's hope we can finish this case fast enough."

He shoves his right hand to me, and I reciprocate.

"Thanks to you too."

After the handshake, he steps out of the room. But only after leaving a message to the inspector.

"I'm sorry if I take too much of your time. I hope you don't mind helping us a little bit more."

I shake my head, "It's fine."

We both stayed to chat about everything that had transpired in more detail. It doesn't take long until Eroch is satisfied. I don't know how much he got in his note, but it is safe to assume it's sufficient since I literally have nothing more to tell him.

Finishing the drink and putting the note in his coat pocket, Eroch stands up.

"I have to thank you for your cooperation as well, Morgan. We'll do our best to wrap up this case and hopefully bring you good news."

"I look forward to it."

He nods, "Please excuse me, you two."

That leaves me and the Seneschal in the room. I'm staring at my feet, so I have no clue what he's doing. My heart is pounding, and my head is throbbing, but I hold on to show them. Bit by bit, I raise my head.

"Is there anything else?"

The Seneschal wags his head, "No. I'm here just in case you had trouble with their interrogation, but you didn't."

"They just asked a bunch of questions. Nothing harmful." I said as I put the cup on the table.

Silence.

Standing motionless, I shut my eyes tight. I tell myself to take a deep breath and exhale.

"Is there something that makes you feel uneasy, Morgan?"

I turn around, "Why?"

"Because that's how you're feeling right now."

"... I guess you're not wrong. But rest assured, it's not worth mentioning."

"I disagree. It must be something serious, especially after all that." The Seneschal objected.

We stared at each other until I breathed out and sat on the chair.

"... Do you think they will succeed in clearing this matter?"

The Seneschal seems surprised, "Are you worried that they would fail?"

I didn't answer. There's a weird feeling on my chest.

"Let's wish the best for them. I'm sure Grand Master Varka will do their best to find and arrest those criminals."

"So you can't say for certain."

"Well, yeah. I understand you might not want them to go unpunished, but why so fixated on it?" The Seneschal wondered.

"Why shouldn't I? There will be more victims like me soon if we let people like them loose like wild animals."

"I get that. I'm doing my part by doing my own research. Please be patient; we are all doing what we can to solve this case."

I blink a few times before saying, "... Is that so? Good luck, then."

Facing the window, I rest my back on the chair. For some reason, I feel like everything that happened here was meaningless. The Seneschal is right. All I can do for now is nothing but wait for a further update from them.

I relax my muscles, trying to destress with all the negative thoughts. I considered our conversation done, but the Seneschal seemed to have something more to verbalize.

"Morgan, is there anything else that has been bugging you?"

"I wish I could help you all deal with this matter, but I can't think of anything beneficial."

"Don't worry about it, Morgan. You can leave everything else to us. Meanwhile, I ask you to suit yourself until you fully recover."

"I- Will do."

"Good. I need to go back, so I'll leave."

The Seneschal excuses himself after gathering all the cups on a tray.

"May the wind guide you, Morgan." He said before exiting.

...

I softly exhale upon recalling everything that unfolded.

There's nothing I can do about it. That is the truth I'm trying so hard to deny. However, I can't avoid that. I couldn't.

Staring at my hand, I mutter, "What's the point of having you, honestly?"

Ironically, even though I have a vision, I am still helpless in my own circumstances. No, it's more fitting to say that I don't know what I am supposed to do from now on. What does the archon want by giving me a vision?

A/N: Did you notice it? Can you feel something is not right in there?

Thank you for reading, and carry on!