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

"It's cold." The girl took two steps closer and snuggled into the man's arms.

Kaiya's lips twitched as he looked up at the blazing sun high in the sky, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He tried to use coded language to expose the other party's claim that Diluc was fake, but the other party simply changed the subject... no, they had no intention of continuing the conversation.

I thought that a few conversations had brought the two of them to a basically equal level, but I didn't expect...

Kaiya shook his head helplessly.

The executive officer completely disregarded his threats.

Another thing is...

Don't show affection in public during the day!

Are you here in Mondstadt for vacation?

Kaiya originally wanted to follow the other party, but he was stopped by various Fools' spies along the way. Sometimes a carriage would suddenly pass by, and other times he would be asked for directions by "elderly people" who looked to be in their twenties or thirties.

He had some understanding of the Fools' Enforcers, but he couldn't tell them apart, as he had never met many of them.

However, it must be said that Mondstadt has been infiltrated by the Fatui far too severely.

When he saw the executive officer taking his acting team leader to a hotel, he immediately decided to meet with him in person.

Qin, don't be fooled by this two-faced, scheming person...

Seeing that Kaiya had thought things through, Qin Ye began the conversation.

"So, Mr. Kaiya, what important matter do you have with me?"

I've already given you a hard time, but I'd like to see what else you have to say.

"I just came to catch a glimpse of the Executor's demeanor." Seeing that Qin Ye had no intention of ignoring him, Kaiya straightened his back against the wall and walked up to Qin Ye.

"Oh~" Qin Ye nodded in understanding: "I see."

He gestured with his hand, pointing to the girl beside him: "You two chat, I'll be going now?"

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Seeing Kaiya's puzzled expression, Qin Ye smiled and shrugged: "This is the real big shot of our Fools. I'm just a messenger and messenger. Now that I've achieved my goal, I naturally need to step aside and not get involved."

Kaiya now fully understood that the other party was very dissatisfied with his probing, and was now constantly changing the subject.

"In that case, I'll ask directly: what are your plans in coming to Mondstadt with your Fatui while the Grand Master is away?"

To his surprise, Qin Ye responded to such a direct question with a counter-question.

“I understand Mr. Kaia’s concerns about the recent series of events in Mondstadt, but there is one thing I don’t understand before that.”

"Please speak." Kaiya had a bad feeling, but she still crossed her arms and tried to remain calm. However, the tapping of her fingers on her arms betrayed her inner anxiety.

"Are you here representing yourself, the Knights, or perhaps...?"

The last three words were not uttered; Qin Ye's mouth only opened and closed slightly, but Kaiya still deduced the three syllables from his lip movements.

Canria.

-

Arecino arrived outside Mondstadt and was fully engaged in her work. However, what was puzzling was that she did not disguise herself at all and even wore the Fatui mark in a conspicuous place on her body.

He reached into his pocket and carefully rummaged around for a while, then took out the paper with the recorded information and confirmed the current time.

A red figure flashed by in the corner of his eye, and the servant raised the corners of his mouth and quickened his pace.

Those who are willing will take the bait...

She remembered the explanation Qin Ye had given her some time ago.

Even though he knew that the Fools were right in front of him, and that I might have already discovered his whereabouts, the man named Diluc still followed closely behind me.

Because Qin Ye has been either adventuring, treating people to meals, or wandering around Mondstadt lately, he's set his sights on me...

Arecino shook her head.

In Dionysus's eyes, such a loosely organized city and its people were practically begging to be controlled.

Once you bring that guy named Diluc to the designated location, your objective will be accomplished.

-

"Miss Fool, are you alright? Don't you really need to go check on Qin Ye's condition?"

Paimon noticed that "The Fool" hadn't said much along the way, and couldn't help but worry about her.

"Yes, it's okay."

Tatiana has mostly calmed down and returned to normal. Lately, she has been feeling impulsive in these matters, and she needs to nip this tendency in the bud.

"Aren't your executives' requirements a bit too strict? It's all about work! How can you concentrate on work if you don't take care of your personal matters? It's like trying to lose weight by not eating enough!"

Paimon spoke righteously about what she considered the most important thing, her eyes occasionally glancing at Ying, who was setting up a pot nearby.

"Who told the deer hunter that he wasn't hungry and that the mission was the most important thing?" Ying squinted, lit the fire, and began putting the base ingredients into the pot.

"No!" Paimon flew to Luminous's side. "I was trying to comfort Miss Fool, so I decided to endure my hunger to help her complete her mission. You should reward such a kind-hearted companion with a hearty lunch!"

"...Alright, alright, then Paimon, you can go in and be the main course. We're a bit short on ingredients."

"I'm not emergency food!"

While the two were bickering, a girl who should have been the last person to get involved in the cooking conversation stepped between them.

"The base sauce was added too early, and the white radish shouldn't be cut into such large pieces, otherwise the texture will be very bad."

Tatiana gave the instructions with great skill.

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Ying and Paimon were filled with doubt.

Are CEOs all so multi-talented these days?

Chapter 167 Home and Shackles

"Your Highness, your arrangements in Mondstadt have been completed."

The Abyss Apostle emerged from the void, his tone unusually respectful.

"Yes, Qin Ye is as adept at using these little tricks as ever."

Kong casually waved his hand, signaling the other party to step back.

He had received news of the Fatui's people entering Mondstadt long ago, but due to the influence of the Anemo Archon, he was unable to personally oversee the operation.

None of his subordinates could tell what Qin Ye looked like after his disguise.

Although deep down he didn't want Qin Ye and Feng Shen to meet, as it would make things very complicated, there was no way to force things now that things had come to this point.

So in the end, he chose to continue with his previous plan, using the Hilichurls to delay one of them during their attack on Mondstadt.

The plan seems to be going quite smoothly now. After all, they can't completely eliminate the threat in a short time, so they can only deal with a part of it first, in order to give Fengshen an opportunity.

Obtaining the Heart of God seems rather difficult at the moment, but...

He looked up at the ruins of the wind dragon blocked by the wind barrier, but did not bother to break through it.

Once the time is right, the most important objective can be achieved.

Hopefully, this incident will help her make up her mind.

After all, he didn't want to cooperate with the Seven Gods.

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"Mr. CEO...you really know a lot!"

Kaiya suddenly took a step back, widening the distance between himself and Qin Ye, and unconsciously tightened his grip on his longsword.

"So, Mr. Kaiya, you've been trying to take the initiative in the conversation, why have you suddenly given up on that idea? Just because I made a not-so-small joke?"

Qin Ye took over the conversation, his expression becoming increasingly relaxed and natural. At this moment, he understood that no matter how the conversation veered off course, Kaiya would no longer easily try to take the initiative.

Although it seems that the Fatui are the guests in Mondstadt, that doesn't matter.

"A joke? Well, Mr. Executive's joke was so timely that I can't help but admire it."

Kaiya couldn't understand where something had been overlooked, or perhaps it was his biological father.

No, that person's hatred would prevent him from revealing Kanria's affairs so easily.

Even if you pry open his mouth, smash his teeth one by one, or even tear off his face and torture his soul, that deep-seated hatred will not make him hesitate or waver in the slightest.

While hatred can distort people and drive them to do anything, it can also be the greatest driving force for strengthening one's beliefs.

"Haha, Mr. Kaiya, you jest. I just happen to have a friend whose cross-shaped eyes are as deep and mysterious as yours, which made me speculate. Now it seems that you have tacitly agreed?"

Anyway, I know nothing about the Kanriyans or the Last Hope. It was Kaeya who revealed it. I, the Fool, know nothing. It was just a coincidence.

"..."

Kaiya fell silent.

He certainly didn't believe such an excuse, but just as the other party appeared confident, all his cards, or rather, his secrets, were completely known to him, forcing him to lower his own status during the conversation.

"Speaking of which, I haven't introduced myself yet. Mr. Kaia, I am Dionysus, the twelfth executive officer of the Fools."

Qin Ye wore a confident smile. At this moment, Kaiya was basically completely under his control, making it the perfect time for him to introduce himself.

Only twelve seats...

Kaiya smiled awkwardly, clearly resigned to his fate.

The petite girl standing unassumingly to the side is probably also one of the executives.

“Alright, I am Kaeya, the cavalry captain of Mondstadt. I can see that you don’t have any hostility towards me. It’s just that I was a bit prejudiced.”

"..."

They admitted defeat really quickly, which is typical of Mondstadt players.

Qin Ye thought to himself, but didn't let the other party see his disdain.