Genshin Impact: I Became The Son Of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata

Yu's gaze remained fixed on the graceful figure dancing before him. He realized that the woman was becoming somewhat easier on the eyes—though only just that.

"Well, that's… mildly interesting."

Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, standing nearby, noticed Yu's gaze was glued to the dancer's feet. More importantly, she detected a subtle emotional fluctuation in him. His lips curved upward slightly, and his mind seemed to be repeating three specific words: white, soft, fragrant. This discovery left her both bewildered and slightly alarmed.

She had heard rumors about some humans having a peculiar fondness for women's feet, but… wasn't this a bit extreme? Could it be that her son's mind was… unhealthy? Now that she thought about it, that possibility didn't seem too far-fetched. She couldn't allow this to develop further—his sense of aesthetics needed immediate correction.

Rukkhadevata's birthday banquet ended in a lively and cheerful atmosphere. However, in the days that followed, Yu reverted to his usual deadpan demeanor, looking as lifeless as a salted fish. Rukkhadevata observed this with growing concern. Can't he behave like a normal child, find something fun to do, or experience some joy? Why remain so dull and uninspired? She decided it was time to shake things up.

In Sumeru City, citizens gathered around a newly posted announcement. Since the Akasha had yet to be developed in this era, messages like this had to be spread through traditional means.

"What's going on? Why's everyone gathering?" asked a plainly dressed young girl.

"The Lord of Dendro announced that tomorrow night, there will be a grand ball at the Grand Bazaar. All the young men and women in the city are invited, and the prince himself will attend! The Lord also mentioned that the prince will present an emerald gemstone, brought back from the depths of the desert, to the most beautiful girl at the ball."

"Really? Can I go too?"

"Of course! All the young women in the city are invited."

At that moment, a desert dweller cautiously asked, "Can we desert folk attend too?"

"…Not sure. Probably."

"Is it only for young girls? What about married women?"

"Throw her out!"

...

The news spread like wildfire, but Yu only learned of the event after it had already caused a commotion.

Yu: ???

What kind of Cinderella nonsense is this?! Wait… am I supposed to be the prince? Don't tell me there's going to be some girl in glass slippers showing up. Actually… that doesn't sound so bad.

"Mom, are you serious about this?"

"Of course. Since you seem interested, you should interact more with girls. Stop fixating on… feet. Also, who's Cinderella? Which family's daughter is she?" Rukkhadevata asked, eyeing him curiously.

Yu's expression froze, then twisted in disbelief. Damn it! I forgot my mother can read minds! How am I supposed to explain this? I don't even know why it came to mind! Wait… how did she interpret 'Cinderella'? Normally, she couldn't comprehend anything related to Earth. Could it be… she can understand fairy tales?

"Mom, read my mind again."

"I've been reading it the whole time."

"Mom! You promised not to use your mind-reading powers randomly!"

"I only do it with you. So, who's Snow White? Another princess? How do you know her? You've never been to Snezhnaya, have you? Explain yourself!"

Great. Fairy tales apparently don't count as restricted information.

"Mother dearest, allow me to tell you a story."

"I'm already listening."

...

"That was a lovely story. Very beautiful. If I had heard it a thousand years ago, I might have wanted to be Cinderella myself."

Rukkhadevata couldn't help but admire Yu's quick thinking and storytelling skills. How did he manage to spin such a tale on the spot? Was this the kind of girl he liked? Come to think of it, such a girl would indeed be charming.

Still, it was just a fairy tale. What was he really trying to say? Forget it. I won't dig too deeply into this. I can't even question why he exists in the first place.

In the end, Yu was half-dragged into attending the ball. The young women of Sumeru were thrilled beyond measure.

As Yu stood amidst the crowd of enthusiastic young women, he felt a strange mix of comfort and discomfort. The comfort was simple—the beauty of the girls felt like a divine gift to the world. The discomfort came from the fact that he didn't know how to handle such a gift. He had never experienced a scene like this before and had no idea how to react. The warmth of their welcome only added to his awkwardness.

The ballroom had been decorated beautifully, with flowers and colorful silk drapes enhancing the festive atmosphere. As soon as Yu entered, he was instantly surrounded by eager young women. Realizing he should say something, he cleared his throat awkwardly.

"Ahem!"

The chatter quieted down as all eyes turned towards him.

"I'd like to say a few words. On this wonderful night, we've all gathered here… After thinking long and hard about what to say, I hope we can all…"

...

Wait. Did I just unlock some kind of hypnosis power? Yu stared at the crowd of young women lying unconscious on the floor, utterly dumbfounded. He glanced eastward, noticing the faint light of dawn breaking over the horizon.

It's over. I couldn't hold back.

...

"Mom! I was wrong! I shouldn't have run my mouth! Please put down the grass seeds!"

"You realize your mistake now?! I went to great lengths to invite every young woman in the city so you could experience some joy and open your heart. And what did you do? When you're supposed to speak, you freeze like an ice block. But when you shouldn't speak, you ramble nonsense! Go reflect on this properly!"

A massive explosion erupted.

Yu was blasted straight into the Armita Pool. Slowly, he floated to the surface, spitting out the water he had accidentally swallowed.

"This is the worst… sigh."

Little did he know, his divine body, combined with the water and the explosion of grass seeds, was now causing grass sprouts to continuously grow from him. The unusual sight made nearby cultivators drool with envy.

At that moment, a red fire-elemental shroom beast spotted Yu and immediately launched an attack.

Boom!

It was you who showed me how a barren desert could bloom into a single flower, fierce and brilliant.

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