Chapter 17 Paimon’s question and the doubts about the night of genocide
After receiving the rewards from the Adventurers Association, Sasuke and Paimon found a bench near the city gate near the Cider Lake.
Cider Lake is a natural freshwater lake surrounding Mondstadt. Its vast lake surface and sparkling waves have remained unchanged for thousands of years. The water is crystal clear and the entrance is refreshing and sweet.
It is this kind of water source that has made Mondstadt famous for its fine wines, and also made the Cider Lake one of the important symbols of Mondstadt.
Of course, these are the introductions of the tour guide Paimon. Sasuke has no special feelings about this. He just feels that it is more comfortable to sit with the breeze.
"By the way, Sasuke, speaking of which, you haven't told me in detail what the world you are in is like."
Paimon pointed at Sasuke's chest and said.
"And I can feel that you seem to be suppressing something all the time. I rarely see you laughing. And what about the Avengers you told Kaia before."
"We are partners now, right? Shouldn't partners know each other better? Can you tell me? Maybe there is something I can do to help you."
Sasuke pondered.
"my world……"
There seems to be nothing that cannot be said, but regarding his life experience... the uncontrollable opening of the Sharingan.
Sasuke immediately thought of the night of the genocide, and what came to his mind was only endless pain and anger.
Uchiha is a big family, and the clansmen all live together. Although there are many clan members, the only ones who really have a lot of feelings for him seem to be his parents and...that man, Uchiha Itachi.
elder brother.
Regarding the night of genocide, what Sasuke felt most uncomfortable was not the death of his clan members, but the betrayal of his closest and most trusted brother.
Before the Uchiha clan was exterminated, he loved his brother very much and admired Itachi very much. He used Itachi as an example and tried his best to learn from him.
After the Uchiha clan was exterminated, all he could do seemed to be revenge.
And the only target of revenge is Itachi.
Relying on, looking up to, and hating at the same time, his feelings for Uchiha Itachi should be both love and hate.
Sasuke told Paimon roughly about himself and about the night of genocide.
Paimon took on the responsibility of a listener very well. He didn't act weird and listened to Sasuke's words without saying a word.
After Sasuke said everything, he clenched his hands tightly and clenched his fingers together fiercely.
When he was in Konoha, he basically buried this matter deep in his heart and rarely told anyone else. Instead, he revealed his heart to this strange creature, Paimon, in this other world.
"I really didn't expect that you would have such a complicated past."
Paimon floated to Sasuke's face and gently stroked Sasuke's hair.
After a while, Paimon said:
"Sasuke, you said that you have had a good relationship with your brother since you were a child, but suddenly one day, your brother... changed his temperament drastically? Then he killed all his clan members."
"I feel a little strange?"
"...What's strange?"
Sasuke raised his head and looked directly at Paimon.
The scarlet Sharingan stared straight at Paimon.
Paimon was a little frightened by the stares and unconsciously shrank his hands, but he continued:
"Hmm... There is an old saying in Liyue of Teyvat, which is that those in authority are obsessed with things, but bystanders are clear. I think you have always been in the center of the whirlpool, so you will ignore some things."
"For example...even though your brother is a genius among geniuses, but a large group of people in your family were killed by your brother alone? There wasn't even any movement at all?"
"Does your brother have any other helpers?"
This sentence stunned Sasuke.
He really hasn't thought about this issue.
But he still said:
"It was midnight at that time, and Uchiha Itachi is a top assassination master who can enter ANBU..."
"But aren't your parents also very strong? They are the clan leaders after all."
Paimon immediately added.
"..."
Sasuke was silent.
"And why was it that you were left behind after the entire clan was killed?"
Paimon asked.
"That's because he wants me to live an ugly life and make me live an ignoble existence in even greater pain..."
"He wants me to live in hell!"
Sasuke lost control of his emotions when he said this, half roaring.
"But, why? According to your description, you were such good brothers before. Why do you want to live an ugly life for no reason? Logically speaking, they have all been exterminated. Everyone should be killed. Why do you keep them here?
Why don't you let me take revenge on him?"
Paimon's words were like a knife stabbing into Sasuke's chest, but they also seemed to break through a layer of fog.
Yes, why?
Sasuke was stunned again.
He once again recalled what Uchiha Itachi said to him after the night of the genocide.
Stupid brother, if you want to kill me, then hate me! Hate me! Then live an ugly life, run away, run away, and live an ignoble existence as best you can.
Why did he kill everyone but leave himself alone?
He worked hard to learn and practice ninjutsu so that one day he could take revenge on Uchiha Itachi who destroyed his life.
"Maybe... it's because of the Sharingan?"
Sasuke whispered.
"Itachi Uchiha said that he exterminated the clan to measure his own strength, and he kept me here to test his own strength and... let the Sharingan grow..."
Pamon touched his head.
"I don't really want to say this, but don't you think it's far-fetched?"
"From your description, your brother was a very good person when he was a child. But suddenly he became like this. I feel like something must have happened."
"It is indeed very abominable that he killed his entire family, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is worse than a beast, but I feel that there must be something else hidden inside, and from my perspective as a bystander, it is more like he is trying to protect you.
"
"protect me?"
Sasuke laughed.
"He did this to protect me? Paimon, do you want to listen to what you are saying? What do you know!"
"Don't worry, Sasuke, I'm just talking casually, it's just a possibility."
Paimon saw that Sasuke's expression was getting more and more distorted, and he quickly waved his hand and explained.
"I always feel that there is something else hidden in it, but I don't know the details. Maybe only your brother Uchiha Itachi knows the truth of the matter."
Sasuke stopped talking, closed his eyes, and leaned on the bench.
After a while, he said tiredly:
"Sorry, Paimon, my voice was a little loud just now."
"It's okay, it's okay, Sasuke, it's me who should apologize...I'm stupid, I...shouldn't be talking nonsense."
Pamon waved quickly.
"No, your words did remind me. It's just that I have been immersed in revenge and hatred for these years and have not escaped."
"I carefully recalled a lot of details. I was still young at that time and I didn't think about many things carefully at the time. But just now, I recalled it again and I did find a lot of doubts."