Winter Executor, starting with a system of wronged individuals.

Su Ming is the only guy who thinks about nothing but white silk and slacking off all day long. He has no initiative to complete tasks and his main goal is to get paid as soon as possible.

Chapter 083 Why Not Just Join the Fools?

4 month 21 day.

On my second day in Mondstadt, I checked into a luxurious hotel. Although I got there for free, getting something for free was an honor.

That guy's name is Su Ming, right? He's actually an executive officer of the Fools. I heard from Paimon that the Fools are an organization from Winter's End, and they seem like they're not to be trifled with. I don't know why, but I always have a feeling of a destined showdown.

It's like we'll be having a passionate battle with the Fatui for a long time to come, but given the current wind element, defeating the Executor will definitely be a difficult task.

Sigh... Why didn't I think of unlocking the Geo element before returning to Mondstadt when I passed through Liyue? Maybe I should just unlock all seven elements first and then go back to Mondstadt to finish the main storyline. It wouldn't make a difference if I took a little more time.

Since we can't find him anytime soon anyway, we might as well improve our strength first, and then sweep through the enemy lines in one fell swoop!

Instead of aimlessly searching country by country, why not directly improve your own strength, smash that white-haired god with one punch, and then use a leather whip to severely lash him and force him to reveal your brother's whereabouts? Isn't that better than being a headless fly?

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Ying put down her pen, gently closed her diary, and after careful consideration, she found it increasingly reasonable. After all, Teyvat was so vast; who knew how long it would take to find her brother in every country? By then, her children's children might already be born.

Compared to such vague and ethereal methods, Ying believes that improving her strength is a more direct approach. Otherwise, if she can't even defeat a mere Fatui executive officer, how will she find her brother?

Speaking of which, that guy named Su Ming seems particularly interested in white silk. Maybe we can take advantage of that... That guy must have a lot of information. If we could find an opportunity to exchange some information with him, it would be much easier for our future journey. We wouldn't have to crash headfirst into Liyue like we did when we went to Mondstadt.

Ying nodded slightly. Although she didn't know when she would leave Mondstadt, the next stop on her journey would definitely be Liyue. She would figure out a way then.

"Luminous, where are you planning to go next?" Paimon blinked, looking somewhat worried. "After all, there might be some clues along the original route to Mondstadt. We might miss them if we come from Stonegate."

It's like those common perks for newbies, such as setting up some storylines on the way to the starting village, which makes it easier to trigger the next event, so that you don't end up like a headless fly after arriving at the destination and not know what to do, and can only lie in the hotel and do nothing.

Paimon strongly suspected they had missed out on a lot. Aside from getting beaten up, they gained almost nothing from the snowy mountains... If anything, their stealth and escape skills had indeed improved a lot, but that was completely unnecessary!

Who would want to be chased and beaten up by a bunch of Hilichurls and Frost Armor Kings every day for no reason? There's no need to know these little life hacks!

Anyway, Paimon doesn't want to experience such a terrible thing again. Who among his family understands the joy of a level one human accidentally wandering into a snow mountain? You could even freeze to death if you're not careful.

Such a difficult hellish start is certainly not normal. Paimon has reason to believe that the normal process was forcibly disrupted by that guy Su Ming, which resulted in the absence of all the events and guides that should have been encountered.

Ying nodded slightly, realizing that Paimon's words made sense. It would be best to find some time to return to the outskirts of Mondstadt to look for clues.

After all, since arriving in Mondstadt, there has been absolutely no clue about that wind god, making it even more of a pipe dream to find my brother.

"Why don't we just join the Fatui?" Ying sighed, resting her chin on her hand. The information they needed most right now might be obtained from the Fatui. That guy named Su Ming seemed to know a lot of things.

Although it was just a gut feeling, and Ying didn't know why, she just felt that Su Ming knew a lot about her.

From the very first time they met, Su Ming looked at her not like she was a complete stranger, but as someone he knew very well.

Ying was absolutely certain that she had no memory of anyone like Su Ming, and that this was their first meeting, with no possibility that they had ever known each other before.

So where does this inexplicable sense of familiarity come from?

Unable to get an answer, Ying could only sigh again, pick up the bladeless sword from beside the bed, and prepare to head to the forest outside Mondstadt to explore towards the coast, hoping to find some overlooked clues.

"Join the Fools?!"

Paimon said in surprise, "Then does that mean we're villains too? Are we going to have to collect the white silk too?"

That kind of thing is too socially reprehensible, and Paimon doesn't want to wear white stockings as a mask to rob other people's white stockings.

"I was just mentioning it casually," Ying shrugged. There are many ways to obtain information, and joining the Fatui is the least likely one.

After all, who would have the time to join some random villainous organization?

Did Ying learn in Mondstadt that the Fatui's reputation wasn't very good? It's said that joining the Fatui would bring natural hostility, and all six kingdoms except Winterfell would automatically be afflicted with hostility, making it even more difficult to gather intelligence?

"Let's have lunch at the Deer Hunter Restaurant before we go out."

After Ying finished speaking, she pulled Paimon out of the room. Although it was already three o'clock in the afternoon, it was still lunchtime for Ying.

The lobby of the Goethe Hotel was decorated in a very luxurious style. An elegant intro was playing from a record player, but Ying almost stopped when the lyrics came out.

"Don't underestimate me just because I'm a white stocking~ The power of white stockings is unimaginable~~~"

Paimon's lips twitched slightly as he muttered under his breath, "Su Ming's taste is really weird. What kind of lyrics are these?"

"Now you've heard it..."

Ying sighed softly. Should we say that all the Executors of the Fools are weirdos, or is Su Ming just such a special case?

Cutlery was already laid out on the extra-long dining table, and Lily of the Valley was thoughtfully arranging the decorations around it. When she saw Ying and Paimon, she smiled elegantly and said, "Miss Ying, are you going out? There is a banquet tonight. If you don't mind, the Hermit invites you to join us."

"..."

Ying remained silent for a few seconds, unable to reconcile the image of the girl in front of her, dressed in a cute maid outfit, with a gentle smile and elegant manners, with the perverted woman with a white stocking on her head from before. Could it be that what happened before was just an absurd daydream?

"Thank you for the hermit's kindness, but I..." Ying hesitated for a few seconds, but ultimately changed her mind. Perhaps she could obtain useful information at this so-called banquet.

"I will be back before dusk."

Chapter 084: Weren't you two rushing off to fight in the Abyss?

Hello, Wendy~

Wendy turned around and saw a familiar figure appearing among the trees. Su Ming had appeared silently in the shadows of the forest, as if he had never existed.

"What a coincidence... I shouldn't use such an excuse at a time like this, Brother Tianlong. Should I still call you Su Ming?"

Wendy still wore that faint, gentle smile, but a deeper meaning flashed in the depths of her eyes.

Su Ming is no ordinary person. His initial approach was by no means without purpose, although that goal is still unknown.

That was enough, but what puzzled Wendy was that Su Ming hadn't done anything besides robbing White Silk all day in Mondstadt.

Is it that he has a special fondness for white silk stockings, or that he had the situation under control all along?

Wendy thought the latter was more likely. The boy in front of her seemed harmless, but the fleeting ice element aura that flashed by that night was enough to prove that Su Ming was a powerful ice element controller.

When ice element is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the cold, snowy country in the north, where many highly skilled ice element masters have emerged.

The most powerful element controllers are usually called "Executors".

Wendy's knowledge of executives wasn't exactly lacking, but it wasn't extensive either, especially considering that Su Ming was a completely new executive, unlike any she had ever encountered before.

Recalling the recent rumors, Wendy calmly asked, "The twelfth executive officer of the Fools, is that right?"

Su Ming shrugged. It seemed that trying to hide it from Wendy was indeed wishful thinking. Fortunately, he never intended to do so in the first place.

The one who confided in him was a woman; it had nothing to do with the hermit.

"good."

Su Ming gently placed the mask on his face with his right hand, a faint smile playing on his lips. "The Hermit, the twelfth seat of the Fools' Executors."

"As for why I'm here, I just sensed an unusual elemental surge."

Su Ming walked up to Wendy with a smile and said in a low voice, "Then why are you here?"

“An ordinary bard in Mondstadt.”

He directly turned the tables and took control. Sometimes, when faced with questions from others, the best solution is to stand on the high ground of the question and ask a counter-question, using questions to answer questions.

Su Ming was certain that Wendy wouldn't reveal her true identity here so easily; she would definitely be sweating profusely and saying something unintelligible in order to stall for time until the crucial moment.

Wendy's lips twitched slightly, and after laughing a few times, she said seriously, "What a coincidence, I heard that there are fresh sunset fruits here that can be used to make wine."

"It's just a coincidence, nothing more. That's how free Mondstadt people are. You'll get used to it soon."

“What a coincidence… I shouldn’t use such a reason at a time like this, Brother Wendy,” Su Ming said expressionlessly, repeating what Wendy had said earlier.

"Fine, I'll lay my cards on the table."

Venti adopted a serious expression and pulled out the Anemo Eye from his waist. "By day I am the finest bard in Mondstadt, but by night I transform into a champion of freedom, protecting the peace of Mondstadt."

"That's right, you can call me... a free man!"

"I also sensed that elemental surge not long ago, and came here to investigate for the sake of Mondstadt's freedom."

Wendy's eyes were full of sincerity and seriousness, and her realistic acting almost made Su Ming laugh on the spot.

He never expected things to turn out this way. Poor Wind God, he really went to great lengths to protect his disguise...

What the hell? A free agent? And he's a white-stockinged guy? Are codenames this embarrassing these days? It must be Diluc who started this bad habit!

Oh no, that's not right, it seems like Paimon came up with the name. That's right, it's all Paimon's fault!

"6."

Su Ming gave a brief comment on Wendy's speech. Before the two could say anything more, they felt a strong storm rushing down from above, like a blue meteor.

Wendy's expression changed slightly. He naturally knew the truth about that figure, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Don't just stand there!

Su Ming grabbed Wendy's arm and pulled him away from the main area of ​​the fall. The next moment, a strong wind blew away a large number of trees, and the huge figure gradually revealed its true form.

It was a giant dragon with a blue body, its enormous form occupying a considerable area, and just looking at it could make you feel an incredibly powerful sense of oppression.

Although Wendy was very worried about Dvalin's condition, she first glanced at Su Ming's expression, thinking that this would surely broaden the young Fools' executor's horizons, otherwise he would be so frightened that he wouldn't know what to do.

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Wendy paused for a second, somewhat bewildered.

"So handsome!"

Su Ming blurted out, "This viewing experience is no less than the actual animation on a computer screen. Who could refuse to enjoy the main storyline live on-site?"

Speaking of which, gods all have attendants who can be used as mounts, such as Wendy's Dvalin, Zhongli's Fat Tuo, Miss Fox from Ray's movies, and Narcida's Lord.

When he has time later, he plans to find a familiar to use as a mount. Miss Suzuran is just a servant at most, so there's no way she can ride her.

Wendy was speechless. She hated people who had no sense of boundaries. Why was this guy still here? Shouldn't a normal person have run away in this situation?

That makes sense; no executive is a normal person.

Wendy quickly calmed down. After all, the Fatui Enforcers were known for producing mentally ill people, and she was very worried about Su Ming's mental state. Fortunately, Dvalin didn't have any white silk, otherwise it would be hard not to suspect that this guy might do something outrageous.

"You go on, I'm just a passerby."

Su Ming chuckled and gestured to Wendy, then discreetly slipped behind a tree.

The main purpose of this visit is to confirm whether the development of the main storyline has deviated from our control. Su Ming doesn't like things to get out of control, so it's necessary to be cautious to avoid unnecessary accidents.