Genshin Impact Simulation: Starting with Melsin's Friend

Chapter 176 Gathering in Sumeru City

Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the Disciplinary Committee headquarters, two young Disciplinary Committee officers were comfortably leaning against the railing, thinking about the work they needed to accomplish that afternoon.

What? You're asking why it's not morning work?

Don't worry, it'll be afternoon work soon.

Hey, did you hear?

One of the discipline officers leaned over the railing, idly tossing a thick manuscript in his hand.

"Hmm? What did you hear?"

His companion turned his head in confusion, while simultaneously scooping up a large spoonful of Patty Salan Pudding he had just bought from Pusper Cafe and putting it into his mouth.

"A scholar in the Academy has started a new course called 'Uniform Fetish'."

Upon hearing this, his companion's expression immediately turned serious. He solemnly put down the half-eaten pudding in his hand and began to rebuke him righteously:

"This is outrageous! Scholars of the Order of the Church are offering such immoral and indecent courses!"

"Where are the morals? Where are the ethical standards? Where is the registration channel?!"

"We, the discipline officers, certainly cannot sit idly by!"

The disciplinary officer nodded solemnly in agreement, his gaze so firm it was as if he were about to join... or rather, he had already joined the disciplinary team.

"That's right, so I signed up immediately, planning to infiltrate the student body and expose the evils of the course."

"The results of it?"

"As a result... when I arrived, I found a bald master named Liyue wearing a kasaya, striking a wooden fish on the platform and teaching students how to overcome the temptations they encounter in life."

His companion paused for a moment, then picked up the pudding again and patted him on the shoulder reassuringly.

"Try to think positively. Why can't a monk's robe be considered a uniform?"

"This is just a small matter. Have you forgotten the mushroom identification course that Amrido Academy offered last time?"

"Thirty people went in standing up, and thirty-five people came out lying down."

Thirty-five people?!

"Oh, there's someone who insists he's split into two separate individuals, but demands only one and a half papers."

Just then, a loud noise came from the disciplinary office, startling the disciplinary officer who was holding the book so much that he loosened his grip, and the copy in his hand flew off and fell into the lake below the mountain.

"My book! What exactly happened to my kidneys?"

The young disciplinary officer slammed his fist on the railing in frustration, but his companion remained calm and composed, even the Patty Sharan decoration on the pudding stood perfectly still.

"Don't make a fuss. It's probably just that there's another criminal in Senior Taj's office. You'll get used to it."

"But... what book are you reading?"

"Oh, you mean that? The collection of lame jokes."

"...Then it's better to just throw it away."

"In the disciplinary team, having Senior Sino as the source of dry humor is enough."

"What a pity... but it's almost work time anyway, shall we take the 'Great Wind Machine' down?"

"..."

"Isn't it funny? I mean the strong wind mechanism here and..."

"Shut up!"

……

However, just a few minutes ago.

In the lake below the Disciplinary Committee headquarters, a golden bass stealthily poked its head out.

The waters near Vimo Village are truly terrifying; every step is a trap laid by two-legged beasts. Fortunately, it was clever and packed its belongings overnight to run to Sumeru City to seek refuge with relatives.

Ah, the air in Sumeru City is so fresh.

But why do I always have this creepy feeling?

Wait, what's that dark shape up there?

The heavy copy fell swiftly from the mountain, striking the bass precisely on the head before silently sinking into the lake.

Frogs and nightingales in the nearby grass: 10/10

Fish: &%￥&%￥

……

Meanwhile, in the Disciplinary Committee headquarters office.

Even the usually composed and unflappable senior, Taj, who could remain calm even when infiltrating criminal gangs, broke down.

Since that case ten years ago, criminals in various difficult cases have been appearing in his office from time to time, but the specific arrest process is completely unknown.

That brat always used the name of the Grass God to demand that crucial information be covered up, so much so that the time he spent writing the case files each time far exceeded the time spent interrogating the details of the case.

If this continues, he might as well give up being a disciplinary officer and become a light novel author.

Looking at the white-haired old man who was fuming with anger, Tinari wisely remained silent.

That's all I can do for you, friend.

Strictly speaking, he himself is still suspected of illegal entry and has not yet realized the need to visit the disciplinary officer's jail for two days.

Fortunately, Disciplinary Officer Taj's temper flared up quickly, but seemed to subside just as fast.

He took a deep breath, picked up the quill pen that had fallen to the ground, sat back down at his desk, and waved weakly in Tinari's direction.

"Hurry up, hurry up, don't disturb this old man as he sorts out the files."

However, just as Tina was about to push the door open and leave, Taj suddenly called out to him again.

"Wait a minute."

"If you see that brat Mu Feng, remember to tell him that I've already taught that guy Murtada a lesson, and also..."

Disciplinary Officer Taj was silent for a moment, then let out a long sigh, as if he had aged considerably in an instant.

"Thank you for reminding me. I, Taj, owe him a favor on a personal level."

……

Leaving the Disciplinary Headquarters, Tina followed the familiar path towards the center of Sumeru City.

Fools, disciplinary officials, the desert, and the "Seed Gate" organization that we've vaguely heard about along the way.

And... Professor Nafis, who was inexplicably placed under house arrest.

The forest ranger suddenly realized that he didn't know as much about his friend Mu Feng as he had thought.

Of course, Tinari trusted his friend, but a growing sense of unease was also a constant harbinger of impending danger.

A storm is brewing in the seemingly peaceful city of Sumeru.

Therefore, he temporarily canceled his plan to return to Daocheng Forest and decided to stay in Xumi City for a while.

However, the inns that required registration for entry into Sumeru City, which were a shortcut to bypass the mercenaries, were clearly not on Tina's radar.

It seems that I'll have to stay with Elhesen or Kavi for a while.

Half an hour later.

The Kavi family's house was located near the Adventurers' Guild, not far from the Grand Bazaar. When Tinari arrived, Elhesen, who was discussing a joint project with Kavi, was also present.

Upon hearing of the changes in Tao Chenglin, the architect generously provided Tinali with accommodation.

"There is no problem with finding a place to stay."

"However, if you want to know what Mu Feng has been up to lately, I can't help you."

Kavi shrugged. He was aware of the strange atmosphere in the academy recently, but Mu Feng always gave vague answers when asked, leaving him with no way to know.

As for Elhesen? Unless his salary cuts affect him, that guy doesn't have the habit of meddling in other people's business.

"Anyway, that guy has some kind of incredible superpower. If you catch him doing anything wrong, remember to let me know so I can go and rip him off as well."

Kavi chuckled. He refused to believe that he would never get to drink that guy's wine again in his lifetime.

He still remembered the funds that had been withheld from him; a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years.

"Although Kavi is usually quite unreliable, he was right this time. We should trust that guy's abilities."

Al-Hysen, standing to the side, didn't even look up, continuing to flip through the reference materials in his hands.

"Hey! Elheisen! What do you mean?!"

Tina Li picked up his teacup, took a sip, sighed helplessly, and gave a bitter smile.

Hopefully, he's just overly nervous.

"Hey, staying for lunch? I heard my mom caught a fish on her way out of town looking for inspiration."

"It's a rare breed, the golden sea bass. It sounds delicious."

……

P.S.: Happy Birthday, Dolly!