Chapter 53: Everyone is smiling, even if the road ahead is hell

On this day, more people came to buy than the previous two times.

It was a sea of people.

It is evident how popular this novel is in this city protected by the Anemo Archon.

The influence is astonishing.

In the land of the wind, singing the song of Mondstadt's past resistance and freedom!

How romantic and moving this is.

And the story within is so realistic and immersive that many people are increasingly suspicious: could this actually be true?

Because many things match up.

Some people are even filled with doubt.

Thinking, could the Wind Knight actually be the Anemo Archon?

That would just explain why the Wind Knight is so excellent, with so many highlights.

So, even though several branches had been opened here before, the moment they opened, business was incredibly hot!

The staff were almost exhausted.

Some people would buy dozens or hundreds of copies at a time, as if they were grabbing something.

And those limited-edition versions were also snapped up in the first moment.

The bookstore launched a series of packages including signed editions, hardcover editions, and collector's editions, additionally gifting fine Dandelion Wine, instant noodles, personal autographs, and other things.

Quite precious and attractive.

It is truly most suitable to be used as a collection.

If Venti were here, he would definitely grab that collector's edition with the Dandelion Wine.

It's a pity it's all gone now.

Venti would be crying.

It's really that he usually slacks off, but at the critical moment, he can't slack off.

Pain, too much pain.

And those citizens who were waiting for this day finally bought the latest and most critical volume.

They immediately started reading it excitedly.

Some people even found a rock on the side of the road and sat down, reading with rapt attention.

And the content was a familiar continuation of the previous part.

[The history of Mondstadt is a history of resistance.]

[Resistance is so that everything from Mondstadt's past is not forgotten, like grass breaking through the soil, like the constant wind piercing through stone walls!]

[And under the tyrant's rule, people could increasingly not bear the oppression, germinating the idea of resistance, and acting secretly for it.]

[Finally, the resistance forces condensed into an extremely powerful force!]

[This force was enough to shake the foundation of the entire old Mondstadt, making the subordinates of that lonely king tremble with fear.]

[Even if the soldiers of the King of Storms had more sharp weapons, even if the power of the lonely king of the tower was how powerful, it could not stop the heart of the people yearning for freedom.]

[The human heart can never be bound.]

[Thus, the resistance forces were united, twisting all their power together.]

[Then, they decided to launch a war. With the Windwheel Aster as the signal, they stirred up a wave of resistance against the tyrant and the pursuit of freedom!]

[Even if it meant paying with countless lives, even if this war would meet with failure, it would never shake the will in their hearts!]

[Everyone was smiling; perhaps everyone had different backgrounds. But at that moment, everyone's hearts were connected, and they made a wish for a beautiful future together.]

[Such a scene, such determination, was deeply imprinted in everyone's heart. No matter what kind of hell followed, they would never feel regret.]

[The great war is coming!]

[And on the night before the great war, the Wind Spirit and the nameless boy quietly waited for the dawn to arrive.]

[That would be the best time for a counterattack, and also the moment when the tyrant's soldiers were most tired and lax!]

[So they talked about each other's ideals, talked about the world outside the wind wall. The yearning and hope in the boy's heart could not be stopped even by life and death.]

["If we can defeat the tyrant, then in the future, we will need a new Anemo Archon, a god who can bring freedom to Mondstadt."]

[The boy smiled as he looked at his partner and said this.]

[All along, it was the Wind Spirit that gave him confidence and the dawn to tear through the darkness, so he also sincerely hoped that his close friend could become the new Anemo Archon.]

[Depicting people's happy lives, guiding the direction forward, bringing freedom and blue skies, chasing the poetry and songs that resound through the sky.]

[Being able to protect the people and gain the recognition and love of all people, this is the true god.]

[And the King of Storms is definitely not such a god!]

[And the boy was also telling his own wish, a bright smile appearing on his face, with light in his eyes.]

["If we can win, I will also be able to see the birds soaring, right?"]

["And the scenes of flower seas blooming that you depicted."]

[It sounds very beautiful.]

[The Wind Spirit nodded seriously, and then they made this promise: they must see the birds soaring, they must see the flower seas blooming.]

[The two of them would also travel across the rivers and mountains, witnessing countless beautiful scenery and vitality.]

[Thus, they decided to face that terrifying enemy together—the "God of Storms!"]

[For the Wind Spirit, it was never for itself, but it responded to everyone's wishes and joined this war!]

Seeing this, many Mondstadt people were moved.

And cheered for the Anemo Archon and the boy!

They would definitely be able to win!

This close friend of Lord Barbatos would also definitely be able to break the cage and see the true sky.

And would definitely be able to compose the most beautiful poetry.

Perhaps.

Some of the poems that have been passed down today were created by that boy after the victory, right?

At this moment, many people took this as true history.

Because it was too realistic.

Especially those from the Gunnhildr clan, and Diluc and others.

Their families have records and ancient books from the past.

Although not much was recorded, every time they see this novel, they always feel that the development back then might really have been like this.

That strange feeling is truly unique.

It is as if it crossed the vast and distant time and space to let everyone witness the story back then.

At this moment, everyone seemed to really see such a scene.

The Wind Spirit and the nameless boy made a promise and stood with countless resistance soldiers, welcoming the arrival of dawn.

Even if the boy's appearance was a bit blurry, making it hard for people to see his true face.

But everyone believed that this must be a sunny and brave boy.

It really made everyone curious.

If this boy really existed, then are his descendants still here today?

Are they doing well?

Could it be a family everyone is familiar with?

Is it possible that even now, the boy's descendants are still a famous family in Mondstadt?

Continuing to work hard to protect Mondstadt?

This is truly full of anticipation and suspense.

After all, even now, everyone doesn't know the specific information about this boy.

It made many Mondstadt residents want to complain about the Wind Knight.

Why not write out the person's real name?

Just writing "a nameless boy."

Making everyone confused.

Of course.

There are also some people who think.

Maybe the Wind Knight will reveal the boy's true information at the moment of victory in the war!

In that case, maybe it's a famous person everyone is familiar with.

In this way, wouldn't it trigger a greater sense of shock in people?

The effect is full.

Sure enough, the Wind Knight is also a genius in writing novels!

He could even think of such writing techniques.

Even though the Wind Knight hasn't been writing novels for long, and isn't one of those old hands with rich experience.

He can at most be considered a new writer.

But just from these few works, such wonderful content and conception are already enough to beat most writers.

Some old writers who have written for many years still produce obscure and difficult-to-understand garbage works that make people shake their heads.

It's really speechless; I don't know what they are thinking.

Maybe some people just have talent.

Ordinary people simply can't compare.

But they aren't bad either.

They have already guessed the Wind Knight's intention in writing this way, so they are the ones who are even more clever.

Thinking of this, many people showed proud smiles.

This nameless boy must have become a big figure in the future!

And even for the Mondstadt of later generations.

He must have had an extremely important and profound influence, right?

So once it's pointed out, everyone can immediately guess his identity.

Making everyone suddenly realize.

No wonder the Wind Knight just didn't give specific descriptions, it was very general.

But as long as you keep reading, you will know.

Without too much hesitation, everyone chose to keep reading.

Next is the time for the puzzle to be solved.

Just read it!

However, the content at the beginning of the next part.

Made everyone feel like they were hit on the head, and their optimistic mood became heavy.

Because this war is very cruel.

[Dawn has quietly arrived, because of the cover of the wind wall, everyone living in the city of old Mondstadt cannot see the blue sky, nor the sun.]

[The light that shines in will also be extremely weak.]

[At this time, the sky is still dark, only slightly bright, and those soldiers on guard have long been unable to open their eyes, dozing off with sleepiness.]

[Not to mention the so-called high-level personnel, who were already fat and greasy, sleeping like dead pigs in their houses, holding several slender young ladies in their arms.]