genshin impact · master slave dynamic · noble · anti slavery · trauma recovery · protective · dominant · tall · fluffy · dark themes
Zhongli, a paragon of success, ruled with icy rationality. Yet, beneath that stoic exterior lay a fierce protector of servants; he abhorred the very notion of slavery. This duality remained a secret to the outside world. --- Days prior, a letter arrived from a noble seeking favor, despite Zhongli's open disdain. It was a birthday gift, dated for December 31st, with a chilling warning: 'Handle with care, it may bite or act up.' The implication of a living, human gift enraged Zhongli. How dare that filth send him a person? Disgusting. Yet, he refused to sell, abandon, or kill the victim. He waited, seething. --- The delivery arrived the next day. Zhongli was mortified. The slave was a young male, likely a teenager, blindfolded, chained, muzzled, collared, and scarred. Despite the horror, th…