[Genshin Impact] A world where only travelers are alone.

Chapter 30 Side Story: The Traveler

Chloe has recently developed a new hobby.

Although she doesn't like opera, she seems to have a particular fondness for magic shows, which are also performed on stage.

There was no way around it; the atmosphere of initial skepticism followed by jubilation as the magician captivated the audience was simply too addictive, leaving her dizzy and thrilled.

That's why, when Chloe heard that the up-and-coming magician Linni would be performing at the Opicley Opera this weekend, she couldn't resist buying two tickets.

Right now, she's begging Navelette to come with her to see it.

There was really no need to act coquettishly, since Violet never refused her requests.

He happened to hear that the famous traveler had also been invited to the magic show. Furnessa had already checked on the situation and spoken with him. As the Supreme Judge, it was only right and proper for him to go and see for himself.

Chloe had also heard of the famous traveler, and upon hearing this, a look of longing appeared on her face: "To be able to accomplish so many amazing things, he must be a truly remarkable person! Just like the kind of chivalrous hero in Mom and Dad's favorite Liyue storybooks, tall and handsome!"

Speaking of the Durand couple, Vilette recalled that the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild of Liyue had sent someone to visit them a while ago. He wondered what they had said to them, but a couple of days later, the couple happily left with the person.

He was busy with work at the time, and seeing that Chloe didn't say anything, he didn't ask any further questions. Now that he had some free time, he couldn't help but ask, "Are your parents doing well in Liyue?"

Chloe chuckled: "Pretty good. The people from the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce said that the dual contract was something they were tricked into signing, and it didn't meet any of the principles and was therefore invalid. Besides, they even voluntarily made up the difference, so there's absolutely no problem with it."

Although the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce are business people, they are somewhat refined at heart. They have always looked down on the deceit and treachery in the business world, and instead admire honest people like the Durand couple. That's why they conveyed the result on behalf of Qianyan Army and wanted to continue their previous cooperation with them.

Having climbed onto the banner of the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild, the Durand couple naturally thrived in Liyue, adding another chapter to their legendary saga.

Chloe was very happy that her parents had this opportunity, but how much of it was because she no longer had to share a room with them was unknown.

Well, after all, we're adults, and adults in relationships at that. Of course, we crave some private space when our parents aren't around.

After all, the Durands always meant well but ended up doing more harm than good, having ruined her good time countless times—

Thinking of this, Chloe's gaze towards Vilette became sticky.

Navelette was too busy a while ago, so she didn't want to bother her, but now she has some free time.

The naive Longlong had no idea what the person in front of her was thinking. She was sitting on the edge of the bed, untying the bow on her back, preparing to go to sleep.

His long, silvery hair was spread out, obscuring the man's allure, but that didn't matter. Chloe had personally chosen this nightgown; the real story was yet to come.

She turned off the light and groped her way over.

"Ms. Chloe?"

In the darkness, Vilette's voice was full of doubt: "What's wrong? Are you feeling a little cold—hmm!"

His words were interrupted before he could finish, turning into a trembling gasp—because someone's hand had already slipped inside the low-cut silk nightgown covering his chest.

Then what came next turned into a kiss.

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The next day, Chloe still couldn't get out of bed by noon, but she was still thinking about the magic show that afternoon. After eating the lunch that Violet brought her in bed, she still struggled to get dressed.

Navelette blushed as he helped her, looking as shy as a virtuous young man who had just been forced into something the night before. It was impossible to tell that he was actually the one who later took the initiative. The key point was that Chloe, despite her severe back pain, was still somewhat eager to try it out tonight, fully demonstrating what it means to die under a peony flower and still be a romantic ghost.

Violet knew what she was up to the moment she saw her expression, and her face turned even redder.

He coughed lightly, covering his mouth, "Ms. Chloe, if we don't hurry, we'll miss the magic show..."

Chloe then stopped overthinking, quickly tidied herself up, and went with him to the Opiclie Opera House on the island of Irie.

However, they seemed to have arrived a bit early; there weren't many people in the opera house yet. Chloe pulled Navelette to her seat and waited patiently for the magic show to begin. Navelette seemed to notice something and looked up at a certain spot, but didn't say anything.

Perhaps because the performance had not yet started, the surrounding lights were not turned on, with only a dim light on the stage for illumination.

Dark environments always make people sleepy, and after tossing and turning for a long time last night, Chloe was a little sleepy. She leaned on Villette's shoulder and lazily yawned.

This is the scene that travelers see when they enter.

The intimate way the two were behaving made their relationship obvious to everyone, which made him think of something for a moment, and his expression suddenly became strange.

Paimon had obviously thought of that too, and couldn't help but lean close to his ear and complain, "You were right, Teyvat is really full of couples."

They've already traveled through four countries, and none of the people they know are single. Just like now, they're innocently passing by, yet they always end up being fed a dose of PDA.

Kong sighed, rubbing his forehead. "I hope the seats Linni arranged for us are a bit far away from them."

But things didn't go as planned. What you fear most is what happens. Looking at the numbers next to the rows of seats, Kong compared them with the tickets Linni had given him and finally walked to the seat next to the two of them.

His expression once again became indescribable.

Although the Opicclay Opera House was designed with guest comfort in mind, with seats spaced far apart, the presence of those around them in this spacious area inevitably made them stand out.

Paimon and he exchanged a glance, then Paimon hesitated and asked in a low voice, "Um, traveler...shouldn't we strike up a conversation with the person next to us? It's so awkward sitting side by side when there aren't many people around..."

Kong gave her an encouraging look, as if to say, "In that case, you can go on stage."

Paimon sulked, "I knew it, you bastard..."

Finally, Villette spoke first: "Excuse me, gentlemen, my lover is resting. Could you please keep your voices down?"

Although one of the purposes of this trip was to strike up a conversation with this traveler, there was no need to rush. It was more important to let Chloe get some rest right now.

His gaze toward Chloe was full of tenderness and indulgence, which made Kong grit his teeth in resentment.

Good heavens! Do all you Teyvat couples have no sense of propriety and enjoy bullying single people?!

(End of this chapter)

The author says: Empty: We are just strangers, you have crossed the line!