Genshin Impact: This fireplace house is your graveyard.

Chapter 278 The Future Warden

Despite Siegfried's strong insistence on staying, Leosley couldn't resist her any longer and had to sit back on the bed. Upon seeing this, Siegfried once again revealed her adorable little angel smile.

"Mmm. That's more like it. If you hurt yourself, you need to rest properly so you can recover faster and get back to your health sooner. Okay, so, Qiuhe, what brings you to the infirmary? Did you bring Leosley here specifically?"

After listening, Qiuhe glanced at Leosley, then nodded and shook his head. "I did come with him. But... how should I put it, I know him, but he probably doesn't know me. Yeah, that's it."

Hearing this ambiguous answer, Siegwen was still a little confused. "Hmm... Alright, if Akikawa has anything else to do, then go ahead and get back to work. Leosley, you might need to rest here for a while."

"It's okay, Head Nurse. Um... I'm so glad you spoke up for me earlier. That uncle gave me a really easy task because he thought I was still young. I've finished my task, and I can rest for a while now. So, I'd like to stay here with Brother Leosley for a bit, is that alright, Head Nurse?"

After Qiuhe's explanation, Xigewen stared at his face for a while, then slowly raised a finger and gently touched her lips. "Oh~. I see~. Well then, since Qiuhe has time, let's sit here for a while,"

After receiving Siegwen's permission, Akikawa sat down next to Leosley, but he merely sat there. He wanted to talk to Leosley, but now was not the time to speak. Siegwen simply watched the two of them in silence for a short while, then slowly stood up.

“Oh dear, I just remembered. My friend said he was coming to see me in Mello Petersburg today. Little one, you stay here with Leosley for now, I'll go check if my friend has arrived, and I'll be back in a bit.”

After speaking, Siegwen left the infirmary, leaving Qiuhe and Leosley sitting quietly on the bed. "First, I don't know what you're trying to do, but your clumsy acting won't fool Head Nurse Siegwen. She can easily spot if someone is lying."

She knew better than anyone what the environment in Mello Petersburg was like. Regardless of whether you were a child or not, in such a place, only Head Nurse Siegwen would offer everyone gentleness and love.

Second, I am very unhappy that you deceived Head Nurse Hisewen; my first impression of you was terrible. You had better give me a perfect explanation now. Third, why exactly are you following me?”

Upon hearing these words, Qiuhe remained silent on the bed. After a long silence, he slowly spoke:

"I know that, whatever the reason, deceiving Head Nurse Sigwen is ultimately wrong, and I will apologize to her later. As for the reason for lying, it was naturally to find an opportunity to get close to you. And the purpose of getting close to you..."

"Leosley, you want to overthrow Petaghert's rule in Melo Petersburg, right?"

Leosley was taken aback by these words, but did not respond. "You don't need to answer, and you don't need to rush to deny it. I know your past and present, so I understand you quite well."

Leosley slowly turned his head to look at Qiuhe. "You've heard of me?" Qiuhe smiled slightly and also turned his head to look at Leosley. "No, no. It's just that I see a story written all over your face."

"Um.........."

"Alright, I won't beat around the bush anymore. I'll just tell you one thing now. I can help you quickly become the warden of this prison. What do you say?"

Upon hearing Qiuhe's sudden remark that he would become the warden of Mero Petersburg, Leosley's initial surprise turned into utter confusion.

"Warden? Why should I become the warden here?"

Qiuhe:?

“Didn’t you want to overthrow Petagilt’s rule and replace him as the warden here?” Leosley asked, crossing his arms.

“I just want to overthrow his unjust rule here and the mistreatment of flesh-and-blood people. But when did I ever say I wanted to be the warden here? In a few years, my sentence will be over, and then I can leave this damned place.”

Qiuhe was dumbfounded upon hearing this. If Leosley didn't want to become the warden, how did he later become the Duke of Mero Petersburg?

"Wait, wait. So, Leosley, may I ask you something? Since you'll be released from prison in a few years, why did you even bother to overthrow Petagilt? What's the point of overthrowing him when you won't even be here anymore?"

“I think I’ve already said this. I’m very dissatisfied with his unfair rule here and his inhumane practices. A prison is a place of confinement, a place where evil is reborn, but it should never be a place that drags flesh-and-blood people into an endless hell of despair!”

"So that's all. Nothing else?" Upon hearing this, Leosley remained silent for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes and sighed softly.

"The rules Petaghert established in Mello Petersburg ensured that bloodshed and violence always followed. Head Nurse Siegwen tirelessly cared for all the wounded day and night, but she never had a moment of leisure."

The rare tranquility of these past two days will soon vanish like a bubble. It will pass in a flash, as if it had never existed. Therefore, I want this peace to last forever. I will never let it slip away easily.” Hearing Leosley’s righteous and eloquent words, Qiuhe continued to press:

"Have you ever considered this: you've overthrown Petaghert's rule. Will Mero Petersburg truly be peaceful? Will the bloodshed and violence cease? Or will they become less violent?"

No, it will all be quite the opposite. You overthrew Petagherd. And then what? Won't another Petagherd emerge? A new tyrant will only be more brutal, ruthless, and merciless.

"At that time, all that you have worked so hard for will vanish like a wisp of cloud, completely meaningless." After Qiuhe finished speaking, Leosley also fell into deep thought.

"And think about it again, if you became the warden, this entire massive underwater fortress would be under your rule. You would become the king here, setting the rules and shaping it into whatever you desire."

For the sake of the prisoners here having the right to be human, and for the sake of the gentle, lovely, and kind head nurse, you should think twice before you act, Leosley.

Qiuhe's whispers, as if imbued with magic, echoed endlessly in Leiosili's mind. Then, Qiuhe slowly brought her mouth close to Leiosili's ear and whispered each word softly:

"With great power comes great responsibility. Since you possess it, why not try using it, let it help you become the new king who rules this city of sin?"

After Qiuhe finished speaking, the infirmary fell into an endless silence. Leiosli's deep, silent eyes began to gather an endless, cold glint.

At the same time, a dense mist of ice elemental energy began to emanate from his body, gradually dissipating outwards, and the blood on the bandages binding his arms began to congeal. "Warden~. Ha. Very well, why not give it a try?"

Seeing that Leosley approved of this approach, Qiuhe's lips curled into a satisfied smile. He slowly extended his fist. "Well then, wish us success soon, future warden,"

Seeing this, Leosley clenched his fist in response, bumping it against Akiha's. Just as the two were exchanging fists, a very happy humming sound suddenly came from the doorway of the infirmary. The two looked towards the door and saw Siegwen happily taking cute little steps towards the infirmary.

"You two, I'm back. Oh, and Leosley's been behaving himself in the infirmary, that's wonderful." Siegwen clapped lightly as she spoke. Leosley, seeing Siegwen return, slowly stood up.

“Head Nurse Higewen, I think I’ve recovered almost completely. I have some things to attend to. May I leave now?”

"Hmm? Of course not! Leosley's wound was only stitched up recently, how could it be healed so quickly? So, Leosley, you can't run around!"

Upon hearing this, Leosley reached out and grabbed the bandage on his left arm, ripping it off. The previously clearly visible, bleeding, gaping wound had now become a shocking scar, completely devoid of blood.