Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

"Shenhe, to prevent your fate from harming others, this one gifts you..."

To secure Shenhe as disciple, Cloud Retainer invested upfront.

She handed Shenhe a beautiful red string.

"Blessed by this one, it can bind your killing intent. Keep it with you always!"

Following instructions, Shenhe tied it to her wrist.

Soon, her turbulent heart calmed.

Indeed, it bound her destructive fate.

Gently stroking the string, Shenhe sensed greater purpose.

"Nathan, can you feel it?"

In their mental space, Shenhe spoke suddenly.

The string seemed to bind her and Nathan together.

"Yes, even without linking consciousness, I feel everything about you!!!"

Without the Link talent, her thoughts, ideas, movements all appeared to him.

The string completely replaced their mental link.

Constantly connecting them!

[This is the Red String of Fate, binding the destiny of wearer and bearer.]

The simulator system explained.

Fate meant more than simple binding.

"I feel Nathan's consciousness, so warm!!!"

Fortunately, Shenhe didn't know about fate, or her emotions would surge higher.

Through their merged connection, she felt Nathan's inner warmth.

More intimate than their previous unity.

But at this peak intimacy, the system played villain.

[Having found a worthy guardian, this simulation approaches its end.]

Indeed, Nathan's premonition proved correct.

As expected, after finding Cloud Retainer as master, their journey would end.

[Simulation ending, preparing final conclusion!]

This message meant leaving this life simulation.

"Nathan... why are you suddenly so sad?"

Through their merged state, Shenhe felt Nathan's sudden emotion.

"Shenhe, I... can't accompany you further for now..."

Nathan could only smile bitterly.

This deeply dependent girl might react unpredictably.

"What???"

Hearing his explanation, Shenhe's heart lurched.

Her fair face showed heart-wrenching pain.

This startled Cloud Retainer.

"Shenhe, are... are you alright?"

Unable to hear their conversation, the crane thought her future disciple ill.

But Shenhe had no attention for Cloud Retainer.

She focused entirely on departing Nathan.

"Liar, Nathan's a big liar!!!"

Her emotions filled with discontent.

"Sorry Shenhe, but this can't be changed!"

Nathan patiently explained her angry state.

Returning from simulation was beyond his control.

"Waaah, no... you promised to stay together forever!!!"

In their mental space, Shenhe crouched down.

Her voice filled with sorrowful sobs.

Nathan's form appeared, approaching her.

"Don't be sad Shenhe, this parting is temporary."

His palm rested on her shoulder.

Trying to transmit his warmth.

But next moment, she suddenly rose.

"Pat!"

Facing Nathan, she threw herself into his embrace.

"Caught you... finally caught you!"

Their mental forms held tight.

Even in consciousness form, Nathan felt her excitement and trembling.

"Finally caught you... Nathan!"

Shenhe murmured into his chest.

Desperately inhaling, as if imprinting his scent.

"Shenhe, this is our first real meeting!"

Feeling her dependency, Nathan smiled.

Thanks to the red string connecting them, enabling their true meeting.

"Mm, Nathan's even more handsome than imagined!"

Looking up, their eyes met.

Waves of blush covered her face.

"Silly, don't call men handsome!"

Their intimacy seemed to fade parting's sorrow.

"Handsome is handsome, I love Nathan's appearance!!!"

Shenhe pouted, his image forever imprinted in her heart.

"I love Shenhe's appearance too, but we must say goodbye for now!"

"...Must you really leave?"

"Remember... parting enables better reunion, right?"

Nathan stroked her smooth forehead, she looked contented.

"Nathan really won't lie again?"

After comfort, Shenhe still showed doubt.

"I'm not lying Shenhe, we'll meet again soon!!!"

Nathan assured firmly, knowing they'd meet after leaving the simulation.

"Then... come closer..."

Her cute eyes turned, seemingly planning something.

Nathan leaned in, his head caught by delicate hands.

"Mmph---"

He couldn't speak as their faces merged.

At fault first, he couldn't resist, letting her conquest continue.

After over a minute's intimate contact, Shenhe finally released him.

"Hmph, punishment for deceiving me, with interest collected at our next meeting!"

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