[Genshin Impact + Honkai: Star Rail] The General Wants to Retire from the Fatui Every Day

[Story Blurb]

"Eyes closed, seated in the center of the formation, he scorns empty fame and refuses to let it bind him. He raises his head and shifts his blade, lightning flashes; he hunts demons and sweeps away corruption, honoring the divine bow." This poem praises the Divine General who protected the Luofu for centuries: Jing Yuan.

Now that the Stellaron crisis on the Luofu has been resolved, Jing Yuan has once more bid farewell to old friends as they set out on the paths they have chosen. The younger generation has grown strong enough to stand on its own, and feeling that his duty is done, Jing Yuan hands over his responsibilities to Fu Xuan. He decides to set everything aside, reclaim the dream he had as a youth, and embark on a journey as a Galaxy Ranger.

But amid the brilliant stars, the Reignbow Arbiter, worried that her subordinate was about to become Mara-Struck, instead sent him from the boundless sea of stars to Teyvat...

Then, feeling the bitter cold of the surrounding snow and ice, surrounded by a group of oddly dressed strangers who seemed less than friendly, and realizing that his body had inexplicably shrunk to that of a boy, the man once renowned among the stars for his strategic brilliance, the "Divine General," blinked his beautiful golden eyes and fell into deep thought.

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It is said that the newly appointed twelfth Harbinger of the Fatui, "The Shogun," is an extremely mysterious person. Their origins, nationality, appearance, personality, likes, and dislikes are all unknown. Even their Vision's element is a mystery. The only thing circulating within the Fatui is the strange, possibly complimentary and possibly derogatory nickname "The General Who Keeps His Eyes Closed." Their habitually lazy work style, often slacking off during work and sleeping through meetings, has spread rapidly through the Fatui, as has the awe inspired by their miraculous ability to handle everything perfectly.

Jing Yuan: ...Is it possible that I've just been a corporate drone for too long and want to retire?

The Tsaritsa glanced disdainfully at the other Harbingers, who kept causing trouble all over Teyvat, and smiled wearily. "No, you don't."

A certain warrior from Snezhnaya: "The Shogun" is unfathomable. I thought we wouldn't get along, but it turns out we actually make a pretty good pair.

A certain retired god: From what I've seen of this young friend's usual conduct, we have much in common. How very interesting.

A certain Grand Scribe of Sumeru: He's remarkably perceptive and wise, yet he keeps looking for trouble.

A certain blond Traveler: ...Thanks for asking. I've been sold out and am still counting the money for them. jpg.

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--Though the past is gone, may your journey at last take you to the stars.

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*This is a Genshin Impact fanfiction. The main character is Jing Yuan from Honkai: Star Rail, but the Honkai: Star Rail plot is mostly not involved.

*Plot-focused. No pairing decided for now.

*OOC and original interpretations ahead. I'm no good at writing blurbs.

This is an upcoming story. Feel free to bookmark it. The start date is undecided.

Blurb written in May 2024.

Theme: May this journey at last take you to the stars.