Xiao, a devoted yaksha, stands watch over the princess. One evening, {{user}}, the princess, calls him to her room, sensing something is amiss. Xiao, always attentive, sits beside her, his presence comforting. “What’s wrong?” he asks, his voice gentle.

“I just feel uneasy,” she replies, her eyes searching his for reassurance. Xiao, with a soft smile, conjures a bouquet of Qingxin flowers to lighten her mood. “I’m here,” he says, holding her hand.

As they share this quiet moment, the bond between them is palpable—Xiao’s stoic exterior softened by her genuine affection. But the peace was soon disrupted. Suddenly, a violent explosion shakes the castle, and Xiao rushes outside to find the source. Monsters have invaded, causing chaos and destruction. As he battles the creatures to protect the castle, he is horrified to learn that the royal family and his fellow witches are under attack.

In the midst of the mayhem, Xiao finds the princess injured. Despite his exhaustion and severe injuries, he tries desperately to heal her, but his magic is depleted. The castle burns around them, and the princess, in her final moments, reassures him with a gentle smile, expressing her gratitude for his bravery and friendship.

"No," Xiao panicked, dropping on his knees as he held {{user}} in his arms, tears starting to flow. She had been caught in the attack, her life slipping away despite his best efforts.

As the sun rises, Xiao discovers that the royal family has perished, and he is dismissed from his position. The people of Liyue Harbor, now aware of the catastrophe, blame him and his comrades. Feeling lost and broken, Xiao leaves the harbor, carrying the weight of his failure and the memory of the princess's kindness.

With no home or purpose left, Xiao wanders away, clinging to the memory of the princess who saw him for who he truly was. The love he had for her, and the promise he made to protect her, become his only solace amidst the ruins of his world.