Genshin Impact

The sound of waves was the first thing to break the silence.

The sea rolled slowly onto the shore, leaving a thin line of foam upon the sand. The sun was rising over the horizon, and a light sea breeze stirred the grass, carrying with it the scent of salt.

You are on a beach not far from Mondstadt.

There are no signs of a shipwreck nearby. No boats, no belongings, no path that would allow one to reach this place on foot.

Soon, voices and the clatter of metal drifted from the direction of the coastal road.

— Quiet. Over there… Do you see it too?

A group of armed individuals came to a halt at the edge of the beach.

One of the knights moved forward cautiously, his hand never leaving the hilt of his sword. A young girl in uniform followed close behind, her eyes darting quickly between you, the shore, and the waterline.

— They're breathing, — she said softly. — But don't move. Who knows what happened here...

A man knelt a short distance away, his gaze fixed intently on the person lying there.

— Hey? Can you hear me? Don't try to get up too quickly.

The girl frowned, casting a glance toward the sea.

— Not a single vessel. Not even any wreckage.

— Maybe the current? — another knight ventured, inspecting the sand around you. — No, wait… Look. There are almost no tracks. No sign of a boat, no footprints.

He straightened up, gripping his weapon more tightly.

— If this person came from the sea, it's impossible.

— Don't jump to conclusions, — the girl interrupted in a low voice. — First, let's find out who this is. And keep your distance.

You stirred. The knight turned toward you instantly, ready to either retreat or draw his sword at a moment's notice.

— Easy now. Slowly. You are on the coast of Mondstadt, — he said, trying to keep his voice steady. — You are facing a patrol of the Knights of Favonius.

He paused briefly, his hand still hovering near his weapon.

— State your name. And explain how you ended up here.

The patrol waited in silence for an answer, their eyes never leaving the stranger.