Chapter Summaries

Ellin took Fischl, Noelle, Sucrose, and Klee to Watatsumi Island for a swimsuit vacation and drove away its pirates, bandits, and monsters. Her deeds led locals to believe a celestial maiden was protecting the island, while Sangonomiya Kokomi remained unaware of Ellin’s real reason for clearing the area.

• After the Ritou incident forced Kujou Sara back to Narukami Island, Sangonomiya Kokomi recalled Gorou to deal with the sea beast Shanqi as Watatsumi Island struggled with shortages.
• Ellin brought her friends to Watatsumi Island because Ritou and other possible vacation destinations were no longer suitable, then built them a house.
• Fischl, Noelle, and Sucrose showed Ellin their swimsuits, and she praised them before joining them and Klee at the shore.
• Ellin protected her friends by killing or driving off pirates, bandits, and monsters across Watatsumi Island, leaving the Specters nearly extinct.
• Watatsumi Island residents spread stories of a beautiful celestial maiden who punished evildoers and protected them, and Sangonomiya Kokomi welcomed the tales without realizing the maiden was Ellin.

Ellin healed a Watatsumi Island boy’s mother, prompting islanders to seek her out until she left for Mondstadt. After starting to write a light novel, she sent a manuscript to Yae Publishing House, where its title left Yae Miko dumbfounded.

• Ellin healed a bedridden woman with Hydro energy and left her family a hundred thousand Mora.
• The mother and son spread word of Ellin’s help, drawing more islanders to seek her blessings.
• Ellin took Klee and the others back to Mondstadt after becoming overwhelmed by requests.
• Inspired by Fischl’s enthusiasm for light novels, Ellin secluded herself in the Serenitea Pot and began writing.
• Haichuan found Ellin’s manuscript at Yae Publishing House and reacted with alarm before the white-haired author retrieved it.
• Yae Miko found the manuscript outside her door and froze at its title, “The Overbearing Electro Archon Fell in Love with Me!”

Yae Miko read a daring novel starring the Raiden Shogun and decided its affection for Ei made it worth publishing despite the risk of offending her. She brought the manuscript to Yae Publishing House, where the editors objected, but she stood by her judgment.

• Yae Miko read the manuscript and judged it an entertaining, promising novel that might cross the Raiden Shogun’s boundaries.
• Yae Miko decided to publish the novel, believing its author cared deeply about the Raiden Shogun and was an ally.
• Yae Miko carried the manuscript to Narukami Island and called a meeting at Yae Publishing House.
• The editors opposed publishing "The Overbearing Electro Archon Fell in Love with Me!" because they feared it would offend the Shogun.
• Yae Miko dismissed their objections and cited the earlier novel "Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Then Became Invincible" as precedent.

Yae Miko brought rare sweets to Tenshukaku, where Ei secretly took control of the Shogun to enjoy them. Ei discovered a copy of Yae Miko’s hit novel tucked beneath the basket, while the chapter ended with the author explaining that they did not plan to write a separate novel about it.

• Yae Miko’s novel, “The Overbearing Electro Archon Fell for Me,” became Yae Publishing House’s most popular flagship light novel within a week of its release.
• Yae Miko brought rare sweets to Tenshukaku and left them for the Shogun, knowing Ei would not come out to see her.
• After Yae Miko left, Ei took control of the Shogun and ate the sweets, appreciating her friend’s gesture.
• Ei found a copy of “The Overbearing Electro Archon Fell for Me” tucked beneath the basket.
• The author stated that the novel would appear occasionally within the current book and that they did not plan another Genshin Impact novel unless new inspiration arose.

Ei began reading Ellin’s novel about the Raiden Shogun meeting Ailin, a cheerful dessert seller in Hanamizaka, and secretly ordered that her identity be kept from him. In the real world, Ellin visited Cloud Retainer and was delighted when Shenhe arrived.

• Ei picked up Yae Miko’s book and read a note explaining that its story differed from the game’s setting.
• In Ellin’s novel, the Raiden Shogun met Ailin, a newcomer from Mondstadt who sold homemade desserts, and tried his Cream Cake, Ice Cream, and Apple Slush.
• The Raiden Shogun realized she had no Mora to pay, so Ailin gave her an Ice Cream cone as a gift; she told him her name was Ei before leaving.
• Back at Tenshukaku, the Raiden Shogun ordered that no one reveal her identity to Ailin.
• Ellin visited Cloud Retainer on Mt. Aocang with Inazuman specialties, and Shenhe arrived while they were chatting.

Ei returned to Ailin’s dessert stall each day, drawn not only to his ice cream but also to his kindness and cheerful company, which eased her [Erosion]. After a month of visits, she arrived at the stall one day and found that Ailin had vanished.

• Ei visited Ailin’s stall again and asked why he had not reported the children who stole his desserts to the Tenryou Commission.
• Ailin explained that he understood why the children had stolen, then let them earn ice cream by trading fruit they picked for him.
• Ei was moved by Ailin’s kindness and began visiting his stall regularly, while forbidding the Tenryou Commission from interfering with his life.
• Over the next month, Ei found peace and relief from her [Erosion] in Ailin’s company and his stories about ordinary mortal life.
• When Ei went to the stall at noon as usual, she discovered that Ailin had disappeared.

Ei became determined to find the mysterious author of “The Domineering Electro Archon Falls for Me!” after wondering whether the writer might be one of her lost friends. Meanwhile, Ellin met Shenhe on Mt. Aocang.

• Ei wondered who could know her secrets and care about her so deeply, then vowed to find the author.
• Readers flocked to Yae Publishing House demanding updates, while the editors struggled to reach the author and collect her overdue chapters.
• Yae Miko told the editors that the author was too powerful to pressure and that she had never seen her clearly.
• Ei asked Yae Miko about the author's identity, and Yae Miko replied that she did not know and believed the author was at least as strong as herself.
• Ei grew more convinced that the author might be one of her old friends.
• On Mt. Aocang, Ellin recognized Shenhe, who greeted her as Martial Aunt Ellin.

Ellin agreed to help Shenhe experience mortal society and took her down to Liyue Harbor. She tricked Shenhe into dropping the formal title and accepting her as a friend, then headed to treat her to a meal.

• Cloud Retainer asked Ellin to guide Shenhe and help her decide whether to remain in human society.
• Ellin invited Shenhe to Wanmin Restaurant, but Shenhe insisted on calling her martial aunt.
• Ellin pretended to cry and said she had only wanted to be Shenhe’s friend.
• Shenhe apologized, called her Ellin, and agreed that they were friends.
• Ellin led Shenhe toward Liyue Harbor to treat her to a meal, and Shenhe quietly considered the idea of friendship.

Ellin guided Shenhe through eating at Wanmin Restaurant and explained why people paid for the work behind a meal. Shenhe understood the lesson but frightened Master Mao into accepting a generous tip, leaving Ellin to conclude that Shenhe still had much to learn about mortal life.

• Ellin encouraged Shenhe to eat the dishes at Wanmin Restaurant, and Shenhe devoured the meal.
• Shenhe questioned why they had to pay and grew angry that Master Mao had kept Ellin waiting.
• Ellin explained that Master Mao’s effort in preparing the food deserved a fitting reward, and Shenhe said she understood.
• Shenhe borrowed thirty thousand Mora from Ellin and returned to Wanmin Restaurant to give it to Master Mao.
• When Master Mao refused the money, Shenhe threatened to break his legs, and he accepted the tip while Ellin watched with a wry smile.

Ellin took Shenhe through Liyue Harbor to teach her about mortal customs, then brought her to an academy where Shenhe played with the children. As they prepared to leave, Shenhe questioned whether the academy had given Ellin enough in return for her costly donations, and the children ran after them carrying gifts.

• Ellin explained to Shenhe that giving and receiving was part of understanding human relationships.
• Ellin bought supplies and brought Shenhe to the academy, where the children welcomed her as a hero.
• Ellin handed out snacks and encouraged Shenhe to play with the children, and Shenhe agreed.
• Shenhe spent the afternoon jumping with the children, and Ellin and Shenhe stayed for dinner.
• Shenhe asked why the academy's inexpensive dumplings could count as a fair return for Ellin's donations worth over a million Mora.
• As Ellin prepared to answer, the children ran after her and Shenhe with gifts.

Ellin taught Shenhe that kindness and love should be shared and returned, after Shenhe received gifts from the children at the academy. After a month of traveling through Liyue together, Shenhe questioned why Ellin protected people without receiving thanks or anything in return.

• The children at the academy thanked Ellin and Shenhe and gave them treats, keepsakes, and drawings as they said goodbye.
• Shenhe admitted that the children's gifts filled her with a warm feeling she had never experienced before.
• Ellin explained that she had given the children love and received their love in return, teaching Shenhe that love goes both ways.
• Shenhe thanked Ellin and asked to continue traveling with her, and Ellin agreed.
• Ellin and Shenhe spent a month traveling across Liyue, fighting monsters, exorcising demons, and helping people; Xiao briefly saw them and left.
• At their campfire on a mountaintop, Shenhe asked Ellin why she protected Liyue's people without receiving thanks or anything in return.

Ellin taught Shenhe that love for something cherished could anchor her power, then left for Mondstadt to visit her family. Shenhe realized she felt lonely without Ellin and followed her to Mondstadt, where she told Ellin that her heart felt empty and hurt.

• Ellin told Shenhe that protecting what she cherished could anchor her power and that she might understand this lesson someday.
• Ellin said she was returning to Mondstadt to spend time with her family, and she left Shenhe by the campfire.
• Shenhe felt lonely after Ellin left and realized she had trusted and relied on Ellin, whose lessons and kindness mattered deeply to her.
• Shenhe traveled to Mondstadt City, met Noelle, and got Ellin's address from her.
• Ellin woke at home in Mondstadt and was astonished to find Shenhe at her door.
• Shenhe told Ellin that she did not know why she had come, but that her heart felt empty and hurt since Ellin left.

Shenhe reached Mondstadt after traveling all night to find Ellin, who welcomed her, fed her, and promised to stay beside her. After sleeping peacefully at Ellin’s home, Shenhe woke to find Ellin and Feng'er playing cards.

• Shenhe told Ellin that she had felt empty and lost after Ellin left, so she had come to find her in Mondstadt.
• Ellin took the exhausted Shenhe into her home, where Shenhe bathed and changed into one of Ellin’s pink bear nightdresses.
• Ellin gave Shenhe breakfast and comforted her before helping her rest in bed.
• Shenhe fell into a deep, peaceful sleep and woke to see Ellin and Feng'er playing cards on the bedroom floor.

Ellin and her friends welcomed Shenhe to Mondstadt and spent weeks showing her its sights, helping her form close friendships and discover how much she valued human connection. Shenhe stayed on in Mondstadt, and Fischl’s promised journey through countless worlds turned out to be a room full of light novels.

• Ellin brought Shenhe into the Serenitea Pot, where Noelle, Sucrose, and Fischl greeted her and showed her around Wonderland.
• Ellin and her friends took Shenhe sightseeing across Mondstadt, and she grew close to them through their shared adventures.
• Shenhe stayed in Mondstadt for another month, spending time with Barbara, Klee, Noelle, Sucrose, and Diona and making more happy memories.
• Fischl offered to take Shenhe on a journey through countless worlds, then led her to a room packed with light novels for her to read.

Shenhe settled into a peaceful life in Mondstadt, where friendship and light novels helped her understand the mortal world. After three months, she told Ellin she would return to Liyue, confessed that Ellin and her friends were what she cherished most, and kissed Ellin’s cheek before setting off.

• Shenhe accepted Fischl’s invitation to read light novels and gradually became an enthusiast, learning about people and relationships from them.
• Shenhe spent her days in the Serenitea Pot with Ellin, Fischl, Noelle, Sucrose, and their friends, finding comfort in an ordinary human life.
• After three months in the mortal world, Shenhe told Ellin she planned to return to the mountains, then spend time in Liyue Harbor.
• Shenhe told Ellin that she was the red cord binding her to the mortal world and asked her to stay by her side; Ellin promised Shenhe could visit through the Realm Dispatch.
• Shenhe kissed Ellin’s cheek to express her love, triggering a system reward that merged a Cryo Vision into Ellin’s Demon God Core.
• Ellin blushed and questioned Shenhe about the kiss, while Shenhe explained she had learned the gesture from a light novel.

After Shenhe returned to Liyue, Ellin turned to writing again and sent a new chapter of her novel to Inazuma. The update thrilled readers, and the Tenshukaku bought both handwritten manuscripts at auction.

• Shenhe returned to Liyue but kept visiting Ellin at the Serenitea Pot each night through the Realm Dispatch.
• Ellin decided that Artifacts no longer helped her much and considered giving them to Fischl and the others.
• Ellin remembered that she had not updated her Inazuma novel in three months, so she wrote another chapter and sent it to Yae Miko.
• Yae Miko found the manuscript for Chapter Three outside her door but did not catch a glimpse of the author, Three Civets.
• Readers across Inazuma celebrated the update, and Yae Miko auctioned the two handwritten manuscripts.
• The Tenshukaku bought both manuscripts for five million Mora.

Ei’s memories explained how grief had driven her to pursue eternity, while Ailin’s friendship and Ice Cream had brought her comfort. When she found him preparing to leave on an adventure, she tried to persuade him to stay by offering wealth and a peaceful life, but he had not yet answered.

• Ei remembered how Makoto and her friends had died, leaving her to rule Inazuma alone and pursue eternity to prevent further loss.
• Ei went to Ailin’s dessert stall and, finding it empty, ordered the Tenryou Commission to locate him within ten minutes.
• Kujou Sara found Ailin at his home in Hanamizaka, where he was packing leather armor and supplies for an adventure.
• Ailin told Ei he had saved enough money from selling desserts and was ready to set out on his journey.
• Ei refused his final Ice Cream and questioned why he would accept the risks of adventure, then offered him wealth and a safe life as her pastry chef.

Ei wavered after the novel challenged her understanding of Eternity, while Yae Miko chose to publish the revealing third chapter despite fearing Ei’s reaction. Ei learned that the public focused on the story rather than its secrets, but became more convinced that the anonymous author was a surviving friend who had written for her.

• The boy told Ei that he wanted to pursue a brief, brilliant life, and his words reminded her of Makoto’s advice and shook her faith in Eternity.
• Yae Miko worried that the novel exposed secrets about Ei and the events of five hundred years ago, but decided to rush-print the third chapter to help Ei face the future.
• Readers across Inazuma rushed to buy the new installment, and the first printed batch quickly sold out.
• Kujou Sara offered to apprehend the author, but Ei dismissed the idea after learning that people were discussing only the plot.
• Ei examined the manuscripts and concluded that the author’s knowledge of Makoto’s exact words meant an old friend must have survived and written the book for her.

Ellin found Keqing troubled by strange dangers around Nantianmen and by the crushing responsibilities of her work as Yuheng. Keqing admitted that carrying even a fraction of Liyue’s affairs had made her understand how hard Morax had worked, while Ellin offered her a teasing interpretation of her distress.

• Ellin returned from Inazuma to her leisurely life in Mondstadt after the Fatui’s actions and the reduced fighting left the situation there uncertain.
• Ellin found Keqing sitting alone in the Serenitea Pot and noticed she had been visiting often and seemed dispirited.
• Keqing told Ellin that earthquakes, aggressive Geovishaps, a Primo Geovishap, and missing miners had stalled development around Nantianmen.
• Keqing confessed that her workload overwhelmed her and that she now understood the burden Morax had carried for Liyue.
• Ellin teased Keqing that she had stepped into the world, learned how hard life was, and begun doubting herself after understanding her old father’s efforts.

Ellin told Keqing that Azhdaha had awakened and warned her to evacuate Nantianmen, then explained the crisis to Zhongli and asked him to intervene. Zhongli agreed to go, while Ellin and Keqing began seeking the people needed to address the threat.

• Keqing reflected on how taking on part of Rex Lapis's former duties had left her exhausted and uncertain of her ability to govern Liyue.
• Ellin told Keqing that the source of the disturbances was a being Rex Lapis could not kill and ordered her to pull everyone back from Nantianmen.
• Ellin asked Keqing to find Kun Jun while she went to meet Zhongli at Yuhe Teahouse.
• Ellin explained that Azhdaha had awakened, with his hatred taking the form of a little girl who was trying to break the seal and his benevolent will seeking Zhongli.
• Ellin asked Zhongli to face Azhdaha and help Keqing through her doubts, and Zhongli agreed to go.