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[Genshin Impact] Chapter 338: The Giant Beast in the Sea
🕑 Added 2024-11-23 06:30:02 +0000 UTCThe next day, on the Alcor.
Under the clear and sunny sky, the ship's towering sails stood like tall pines. Waves and swells ceaselessly lashed against the massive wooden hull, producing the sound of water splashing apart.
Two figures and a small, white-haired sprite stood on the dragon-headed prow.
"Haha, with such fine weather, it’s the perfect time for a drink. Want to try some?"
Captain Beidou's long black hair danced in the sea breeze as she took out her flask, tilted her head back, and drank, laughing heartily.
"N-no, no thanks! We’re not interested in drinking," Paimon waved her hands, shaking her head in refusal. "By the way, Captain Beidou, why did you call us here so early in the morning?"
Lumine adjusted her white petal-like hair ornament, which was slightly loosened by the wind. Her amber eyes also reflected a hint of curiosity.
"Such great weather is ideal for long voyages and also when certain creatures hunt. In short, a big one has its eyes on us."
"A big one?" Paimon scratched her head.
Lumine parted her soft lips and asked, "How big?"
"Haha, you'll see soon enough. Here it comes!"
Beidou chuckled twice before her pupils shrank. She stowed the flask and swiftly drew a large claymore with a red hilt and a silver-gray blade.
Suddenly.
A massive, suction cup-covered tentacle burst from the waters ahead, lunging straight at the prow of the ship.
"Stormbreaker!"
Beidou raised her claymore horizontally before her, surrounded by electric light. Thunder Beasts coalesced around her, forming an electro shield.
Just as Beidou's shield formed, the enormous tentacle struck with mountain-splitting force. With a deafening crash, it landed squarely on Beidou. The ship, which had been gliding forward, felt as if it hit the brakes suddenly.
The sheer power not only halted the Alcor but even caused its stern to lift slightly.
"Ah, Beidou!"
Paimon and Lumine raised their hands to shield against the wind, looking anxiously ahead.
Fortunately, Beidou seemed unharmed. Even the force capable of stopping a moving ship was unexpectedly held back with ease.
"A-amazing! Could you do that?" Paimon gaped and turned to Lumine.
"Not yet, but Nolan probably can."
Lumine shook her head. Over the past few days, her power had recovered and her strength had grown, but she was still a ways from exerting the strength to "stop a ship."
"Oh." Paimon nodded, disappointed.
She had thought the Traveler could do it too.
At that moment, Lumine suddenly heard Nolan's voice in her mind, saying he was going to teleport over.
Given they were in the midst of an attack by an unknown creature, she didn’t hesitate and agreed immediately. Any help would be welcome to prevent the Alcor’s crew from being endangered.
"Hah, returning it all at once!"
Just then, Beidou’s Thunder Beast Shield condensed into a burst of lightning gathered around her sword. She then swung it fiercely at the massive tentacle.
A sword aura capable of cutting through anything erupted, and for a moment, even the sky seemed to darken.
"Perfect parry?"
A familiar voice suddenly spoke beside Lumine. She instinctively turned her head slightly, already knowing who it was just by the sound.
Beneath the ordinary short black hair was a face that could be considered handsome and easy on the eyes.
The first impression he gave off was of a gentle person who was easy to get along with, which was true to some extent. These were pretty much his only virtues. Once he got close to a girl after spending some time together, his true nature would emerge.
He would become a rogue who only bullied them!
After tormenting them, he would go off to pursue other girls, leaving the ones he had already charmed to fend for themselves in the wind and rain at sea.
Hmph, not just a rogue but a shameless scoundrel!
"Alright, I shouldn't have come this late. I didn't explain it to you yesterday, mainly because I was helping Mondstadt handle some potential threats and couldn’t get away in time."
Nolan noticed Lumine's expressionless face and sensed she was a bit upset. He could guess why—perhaps she felt neglected after not seeing him for a few days.
He held Lumine’s left hand gently, massaging it as he continued, "For the next few days, I plan to stay on the ship, fight off any sea monsters, and spend quality time with you."
"Hey! Can you two not be all lovey-dovey behind me while I'm fighting for my life?"
Beidou had just executed a perfect parry, forcing the sea beast to retreat, leaving behind a significant portion of a severed tentacle.
The beast was strong, and fighting it in the sea made it difficult for her to prevent its escape. Still, the catch wasn’t bad—this severed tentacle would be enough to feed the entire crew for two or three days, and the energy contained in such a powerful creature would surely enhance their bodies.
Beidou wore a satisfied smile, but when she turned around, she saw Nolan holding Lumine's hand, having appeared at some point. The palpable "scent of love" between them made her feel full without needing to eat!
"Haha, sorry, Captain Beidou. To make it up to you, let me handle that sea beast," Nolan said, slightly embarrassed as he released Lumine's soft hand.
What he did was indeed a bit inappropriate, so he decided to be more mindful in the future. Thankfully, Beidou wasn't one to dwell on such things.
"Oh, you want to handle it? But it's already dived deep into the sea. Can you even attack it there?"
Beidou sheathed her claymore, twisting her wrist with a hint of surprise.
"I can't guarantee it, but I'll see if I can catch up."
Nolan, despite his strength, was not arrogant, so he only promised to try without guaranteeing success.
After all, it's better not to set expectations too high. Falling short would only make the fall more painful.
"Alright, show me what you've got!"
Beidou’s interest was piqued. He had managed to appear behind her without her noticing until he spoke—a skill that impressed her. Now she was curious about how strong he was in a direct confrontation.
She was a fighter at heart, and she couldn’t deny she felt a bit of an itch for action!
"Alright, I'll give it my best."
Without delay, Nolan summoned the "Lumine's Sword God," instructing "her" to dive swiftly into the sea to pursue the giant beast.
If he waited any longer, it would get too far away.
Any sea monster that could face Beidou head-on wouldn't be weak. Letting such an Adventure EXP slip away was not an option.
With sunlight shining down, the underwater visibility was still fairly clear.
At worst, Nolan could project his mental energy to lock onto the sea beast's position. Within a range of one or two kilometers, it wouldn’t be able to escape him.
Possibly due to its massive size, the sea beast wasn’t moving very fast. Before long, the "Lumine's Sword God" was within a hundred meters of it, allowing a glimpse of its massive, somewhat shadowy figure.
(End of Chapter)
