Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

“I still have the basic physical strength for hiking, and I brought a lot of survival tools that I would need in the wild.”

Qin Ye picked up the travel bag from the ground and slung it over his shoulder.

I'm not trying to show off, but as soon as you get home, everyone has prepared all the props for you. You'd feel embarrassed not to bring them with you.

"Hehe..." Paimon said smugly, spreading his hands outwards, his tone deliberately mature: "An excellent adventurer never needs these things. Neither wind nor rain nor dangerous areas can stop me. Qin Ye, you still have a lot to learn from me."

"..." Ying's mouth opened slightly, her surprised gaze fixed on Feifei Paimon.

When we're on an adventure, shouldn't I be in charge of everything? Bringing you along means we have to feed each other.

Unexpectedly, after some deep thought, Qin Ye's expression seemed to have been enlightened: "I see. Then I'll throw out all the unnecessary jerky, vegetables, nuts and other snacks in my bag."

"Hey, hey, hey! Ahem, sometimes being prepared is a necessary awareness for a professional adventurer. You did a good job..."

Ying finally couldn't help but reach out and pull Paimon to her side, whispering in her ear, "Paimon, have you forgotten that this funding was heavily supported by them? To put it bluntly, we're working for our sugar daddy."

"Oh right!" She tapped her hand. "Oh no! He seemed so easy to talk to that I subconsciously forgot about the difference in our social status. Traveler, he won't withhold our wages, will he?"

Paimon's limbs felt awkward: "It wouldn't be good if he refused to pay Mora after the mission was completed, citing dissatisfaction."

"..."

Do you think everyone is as rude as you?

Paimon quickly flew to Qin Ye's side and began to apologize.

"Um..."

Ying suddenly calmed down and started thinking.

The sugar daddy in front of him had Paimon completely under his thumb from beginning to end, and didn't seem like the honest guy he had in mind.

At least adventurers don't have that many... special conversation skills.

The problem is, even if he wins me over, what is his real purpose?

We've never met before...

"Traveler, what are you thinking about? Qin Ye and I aren't waiting for you~"

Paimon was holding dried meat, which suggested a close relationship with Qin Ye.

"..."

Is it possible that Paimon is just too gullible?

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"[Madam] Your Excellency, you really don't need..." The Fool's soldiers followed behind the lady in fear and trepidation.

Do you think my safety level would change if you were around?

"this..."

The soldiers exchanged helpless glances, realizing they had no way to refute the argument, and could only respectfully retreat.

Rosalind started walking and made her way from her residence to the vicinity of the church.

Looking at the statue custom-made for the wind god, her smile turned somewhat disdainful.

"Your Excellency, Executor of the Fools, may I ask what brings you to the Cathedral of the West today...?"

"It's nothing, just taking a stroll and enjoying the scenery."

The lady completely ignored the nun and went straight around to the back of the church, where she could clearly see the location of the wine lake.

"Now that I'm here, there's no need for you to hide anymore, Arecino? Or did you go back to Winter and pick up some cowardly habits from the Fool and the Rooster?"

Rosalyn crossed her arms over her chest, admiring her fingers with a mocking tone.

“If Dionysus himself came here, I don’t think you would be so arrogant.”

The servant, dressed in Mondstadt attire, had undergone a meticulous disguise. Unlike Qin Ye, who served the plan, this kind of skill had been completely integrated into her life.

“Now that we’re here, why would he get involved in this mess?” Rosalyn asked tentatively.

If the Fool really came, the fact that she hasn't heard from him yet only means that he's intentionally hiding it. If she ruins his plans, who knows what he'll do to her afterwards.

"How could I possibly guess what he's thinking? If I had figured him out perfectly, would Puccinila still be sitting on the fifth seat?"

"Heh." Rosalyn laughed dismissively, but did not refute it.

At the same time, she realized one thing: Arecino had not come to her to discuss the matter of seizing the Heart of God.

What I really want to say is...

When the Fool arrives, whatever your purpose may be, put it aside and don't block his way.

After thinking it over, the only thing that could get so many executives involved is probably the one she mentioned in the letter she sent back to Zhidong some time ago.

"whispering sound..."

Let the wind god frolic for a couple more days.

(Sorry everyone, I'm taking leave this month. There's so much to do since school started, adjusting my sleep schedule is really tough, and I still have a 4,000-5,000 word report to finish...)

Chapter 151 Things to be Confirmed

"Qin Ye, I'm so sorry, someone just called for help over there. We're going to go and assist them."

Ying and Paimon ran over from a distance and sat down next to Qin Ye, panting.

"It's alright, that's how adventurers should be."

I'm just curious how you knew so quickly that there were travelers surrounded by Hilichurls on the mountain peaks while we were walking on the lowest path in Whispering Woods.

Is it because I can't see the exclamation mark formed by the confluence?

"Wow! Traveler, our patron is really easy to talk to. I wish all clients were like this someday," Paimon whispered in Ying's ear.

"...I must say, that's true."

We were just taking a stroll outside, and fighting would have been easy. Expenses would have been reimbursed, and we were free to arrange our own actions. Even if the other party had some ulterior motive, they shouldn't have been so accommodating to us, right?

"I used to be quite busy when I was in my own country, but now I've stepped down and taken a break. Otherwise, where do you think I got so much money? Did Morax give it to me?"

He doesn't even have Mora himself.

Qin Ye explained with a smile, seemingly completely unconcerned about their speculations.

"Speaking of which, where are you from?" Paimon's burning curiosity never died down.

“The Winter Solstice”

"Huh?!" Paimon instantly flew backward a considerable distance: "You're not one of the Fatui, are you?"

"You also know about the Fools?" Seeing that the other party had hit the nail on the head, Qin Ye slowly picked up his water glass and took a sip.

Although I have no sense of taste, drinking tea for too long makes drinking water seem uninteresting...

"I've had some conflicts with them before..." Ying shrank her neck, her tone a little embarrassed.

"..."

Is it because there aren't enough emblems?

“I used to be Lord Pantalone’s adjutant, mainly in charge of financial management. Now that we are on a long holiday, your conflict with the Fools is none of my business. Besides, I have almost no connection with the military, and I am not even close to them, so I won’t mind.”

Qin Ye spoke slowly and deliberately, and even reached out to pour a glass of water for the two of them. This attitude made the traveler and Paimon feel even more guilty.

"Um... who is Lord Pantalone?" Paimon quickly changed the subject, trying to ease the awkwardness.

"The Foolish Clan Executive [The Rich]".

Qin Ye's strength lies in his ability to speak his mind directly and never beat around the bush.

And what does selling information about Pantalone have to do with me, Dionysus?

“Executive...wow, that name sounds incredibly wealthy.” Paimon’s eyes lit up, and his regard for the man in front of him rose to another level.

"By the way, the current executive officer of Mondstadt is Lady [Madam], so it has even less to do with me." Qin Ye further reassured the other party.

"I see. I'm sorry, I had my doubts about you before..." Seeing Qin Ye speak so frankly, Ying's doubts vanished.

"It's a minor issue. Speaking of which, I saw you using elemental power before, but you didn't have the Eye of God. Did you hide it, or what?"

Qin Ye raised the corners of his mouth and, taking advantage of the atmosphere when Ying couldn't refuse, asked the question.

Although his identity as an executive officer would be exposed sooner or later, he only needed to achieve his goal for this trip, and then he could put himself out in the open to continue fishing.

First, make Ying doubt you, then offer her a position that's neither too big nor too small to gain her trust. If she does discover something else after that, it won't matter.

"Speaking of which, I think Qin Ye, you could also use fire elements..."

“This…” The man pulled out a red evil eye from his waist: “This is the evil eye of the Fatui. It’s a rather special item. However, it has side effects when used by an ordinary person like me. So unless it’s an emergency, I can only use it as a lighter.”

"Huh... there's such a thing?" Paimon circled the Evil Eye, examining it closely, nodding occasionally.

"The traveler is quite special."

"Although I don't know the principle behind it, I can use the corresponding elemental power after touching the Seven God Statues."

"So you've already said that!"

Ying didn't hide anything; she said it was up to the individual whether they believed her or not.

Qin Ye nodded slightly, his expression one of shock and bewilderment.

He was constantly pondering the matter.

So it seems my source of power and the Traveler's power are not of the same type...

Moreover, based on the current inquiries, they haven't encountered Tvalin and Barbatos yet, but I've already received word of it.

Either Barbatos was bogged down, encountered some formidable enemy, or, like the Queen...

It's possible they have a double purpose: to scheme against both me and the traveler.

Qin Ye was more inclined to believe the latter. Although Barbatos was not the victor in the Demon God War, he was still a veteran Demon God and was more suitable to be the player than a chess piece.

His three purposes in bringing the travelers with him were: to find out if there were differences in elemental power; to meet Barbatos; and to lure the Abyss into fishing, thereby gaining visibility.

If the person in charge of Mondstadt is really empty... that would be great. Don't blame me for what I might do to your sister.

After all, I'm someone who enjoys making friends.