Genshin Impact: Life Simulator

"Don't worry, I trust that Ningguang and the others will know their limits!"

Zhongli took a sip of his clear tea, speaking with his characteristic composure.

No matter how much Nathan tried to persuade him, the Geo Archon maintained his stance of letting things unfold naturally, like a gentle breeze over the mountain ridges.

He had made up his mind to observe the drama unfold around Nathan.

While watching drama from the sidelines might be enjoyable, Nathan had no desire to be the main character. With Zhongli proving unreliable, he had only one person left to turn to for help.

"Mr. Nathan... have you finally decided to face me in combat?"

Feeling his gaze, Tartaglia immediately showed an eager attitude.

"Hm?"

"Hm?"

"Hm?"

"Hm?"

However, the Fatui Harbinger's statement drew the attention of all four women.

"Why are you all looking at me like that? This is between Mr. Nathan and me!"

Hostile gazes concentrated on Tartaglia. Even with his Vision, he couldn't escape these intimidating stares unscathed.

"Fatui Harbinger - Childe, you are absolutely forbidden from challenging Nathan!"

Ningguang fixed her stern gaze on him. As one of the Liyue Qixing, she had dealt with the Fatui numerous times recently.

Even their establishment of the Northland Bank in Liyue hadn't stirred such emotions in the Tianquan. But now, discovering Tartaglia's inappropriate intentions toward Nathan, Ningguang's hostility reached its peak.

Compared to money and status, Nathan was the true red line in her heart.

"Lady Ningguang, this is between Mr. Nathan and me. Surely it doesn't require the Liyue Qixing's intervention?"

Tartaglia shook his head. He was used to opposing the Tianquan and wouldn't be intimidated by her presence.

However, to Ningguang, his words seemed to question her relationship with Nathan.

"Nathan is my personal secretary. How could this not concern me?"

She straightened her posture and declared confidently, as if stating an obvious fact.

In reality, Nathan was completely bewildered. When had he become Ningguang's secretary? He, the person in question, had no knowledge of this.

Seeing the slight upward curve of her lips, Nathan realized this was definitely not a proper appointment.

After all, there had always been rumors about secretaries and their duties... Ningguang was making her intentions quite clear.

"That's wrong. Nathan is Yuehai Pavilion's assistant. Childe, please don't misunderstand!"

Ganyu spoke up, unwilling to let her rival establish such claims.

"Miss Ganyu, you all seem to value Mr. Nathan quite highly!"

Tartaglia shook his head, marveling at the entanglements between Nathan and these women.

"I believe... Mr. Nathan would be better suited with us in the Fatui!"

But in Tartaglia's memory, these weren't the women who should have been by Nathan's side.

"Childe, are you trying to poach him right in front of us? Is the Fatui seeking open conflict with Liyue?"

Keqing glared at him fiercely, purple light flickering in her eyes.

"Lady Keqing of the Yuheng, please don't be so agitated. Should we let relations between our nations become tense over one person?"

"Heh, if you dare lay a hand on Nathan, you will face our endless wrath!"

When it came to matters concerning Nathan, Keqing would never back down, even in the face of international pressure.

"Ahem, what if I insist on taking Mr. Nathan with me?"

Tartaglia brushed aside his golden bangs, making one final probe.

"Then today... Childe, you won't take a single step out of this tavern."

Before Ningguang finished speaking, different colored lights began manifesting before each woman.

"Enemies must be eliminated."

Even Shenhe, who had been advancing steadily, stopped in her tracks.

The golden-haired man who wanted to take Nathan away needed to be punished severely.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't actually fight! I was joking, just joking!"

The tense atmosphere was instantly dispersed by Tartaglia himself.

The Fatui Harbinger raised both hands in surrender.

He wasn't foolish - including Hu Tao, there were five Vision holders ready to attack him.

Even with his Foul Legacy Transformation, he would likely face defeat against these women's combined assault.

Besides, he had completed his investigation. The next step would be to consult with his fellow Harbingers.

"Huh?"

Nathan was deeply puzzled - this Fatui Harbinger had surrendered far too quickly, completely out of character.

Tartaglia gave him a helpless look in response.

Let Nathan handle this battlefield of love himself!

"Hmph... at least you know better!"

With Keqing's huff, the situation returned to its original state.

Shenhe resumed her advance toward Hu Tao.

"What to do? What should I do?"

As the confrontation approached and even Tartaglia had withdrawn his support, Nathan was at a loss.

"Nathan, step aside. Let me deal with this nuisance!"

Shenhe approached step by step. Though she hadn't drawn her crimson greatsword,

ice elements gathered in her hand, forming a sharp spear of frost.

"Calm down... please calm down, Shenhe!"

Nathan dared not move aside now. If the two women faced each other directly, the situation would truly become uncontrollable.

"Hmph... coward, can you only hide behind Nathan?"

Seeing this, Shenhe furrowed her frost-white brows and taunted the person behind him.

"You ice block, don't think the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Director is afraid of you!"

The provocation worked - Hu Tao jumped out from behind.

"Let's begin. I won't show mercy!"

Shenhe and Hu Tao locked eyes, like ice meeting flame, natural enemies.

"Hah, don't worry, this Director won't hold back either!"

Hu Tao likewise gripped her Staff of Homa, crimson butterflies materializing around her.

"You two..."

Nathan tried to stop the escalating situation, but before he could finish speaking, their weapons had already clashed.

"Ice block... with just this level of strength, you think you can take Nathan away from the Director?"

"Enemies who try to steal Nathan must be eliminated!"

They held their attacks against each other, fire and ice colliding violently.

The water vapor from melting ice instantly created a thick white mist in the area.

[Detected Simulation opening conditions. Life Simulator will now activate.]

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