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

"Valentin, that's enough."

The boy, who had been sitting against the wall in the distance, stood up and walked to the little girl's side, carefully pulling her into his arms.

"No, Dennis, we can't keep spoiling the kids like this..."

"Wow!"

Tatiana burst into tears upon feeling Qin Ye's warm embrace.

"Hey?"

The big guy panicked and walked over to the two of them, his expression full of distress and regret: "Little sister, I didn't mean anything by it! It's my fault, you...you don't cry."

"Hehe, all you think about is muscles."

A girl with naturally curly blonde hair picked up a nesting doll from the ground and took it out layer by layer. The cute expressions on the dolls soothed the little girl's crying.

"Look, there's Sister Yulia here, ignoring that stinky man."

More and more people gathered around, and while comforting Tatiana, they couldn't help but criticize Valentin.

"Honestly, Tatiana's health wasn't good to begin with, and she's only just recovered. What if she cries herself into something serious!"

"Ha..." Cold sweat dripped from the man's forehead: "Little sister, how about I let you ride me like a horse?"

The little girl snuggled against Qin Ye's chest, sniffed, and said haltingly, "Valengin, brother, are we joining the Fools today?"

"Yes, yes, it's today." The man nodded hurriedly in response.

"Then... I forgive you. On such an important day, you shouldn't... um." Her nose stung, but she forced herself to suppress the bitterness.

The voice gradually faded: "But don't... make fun of me."

"How could your brother make you laugh? Your brother is afraid..."

His words trailed off: "No, it's nothing."

He smiled, straightened up, and hoisted Tatiana onto his shoulder.

I'm worried that if I'm assigned to work in another country, my younger siblings might encounter some difficulties...

Especially you, I really can't let go of my worries...

"Isn't it me who's here?"

Qin Ye shrugged, clearly understanding the other party's thoughts.

The big guy grinned: "That's right, I trust you to handle things."

Then he didn't forget to be sarcastic.

"I never imagined that the biggest problem child would grow up to this extent. Speaking of which, your observation skills are truly terrifying."

"When I first arrived, who among you wasn't a problem child? Besides, observation skills? Actually, you're just too stupid. You wear your heart on your sleeve. Don't be so naive after you join the army."

"Hehe, you're still so sharp-tongued. I know, I'll be more careful next time."

Valentin reached out and ruffled Qin Ye and Tatiana's hair: "When your brother earns his wages, he'll send them back to the orphanage as soon as possible to buy delicious food for his younger siblings."

"Just don't neglect your duties and leave your post without permission, or you'll lose all your pay!"

A teasing voice came from the crowd, and laughter instantly filled the entire room.

"Ahem!" The voice that reminded him had a slight rhythm, as if the person who came was deliberately putting on airs.

An elderly man with a single-lensed glasses and a mustache appeared at the door.

"Shh, it's Dean Yevgeny."

The lively atmosphere instantly cooled down.

"Excellent, very well done. Everyone, put down what you're doing for now; a very important person will be arriving here shortly."

"Big man?"

"No whispering over there? I don't recall ever giving you permission to speak."

"I'm sorry, Dean!" The child who spoke shrank back.

The old man seemed to be in a good mood today and didn't dwell on it too much: "To celebrate that you bunch of little rabbits... the first of your kind to reach military age, the fifth seat of the Fools, Lord Rooster will be here to bring you blessings!"

"Alright, Yevgeny, I don't have much time to listen to your long-winded lectures."

The short man, wearing a tall hat and carrying a cane, spoke with an air of authority. Yevgeny didn't even turn around; he quickly stepped aside and bowed respectfully.

"Lord Rooster."

But the other person didn't even glance at him, simply standing firm: "The reason I'm here today is to congratulate the child who is about to join the Fools."

He paused for a moment, then his tone became impassioned.

"I am proud that among you are future soldiers with backbone. Before me stands a future member of the legion, whose blood runs in unyielding spirit!"

The rooster raised its right hand and clenched its fist tightly.

"This blood once flowed in the veins of our ancestors, who strived and never yielded! Now, it surges within our bodies. Tell me, do you want it to cool down?!"

"No!" The synchronized raising of their hands created a gust of wind.

The heartfelt words stirred the passion of the sixteen- or seventeen-year-olds.

"For Her Majesty the Queen." The rooster's tone became steady and firm.

"For Her Majesty the Queen!"

A wave of fervor swept over them.

"Brother Qin Ye... I feel a little scared." Tatiana tugged at the man's sleeve and hid behind him.

Only these two people in the crowd were not greatly affected.

Tsk, some cheap tricks to fool young people.

Qin Ye curled his lip.

Coincidentally, everyone in the orphanage was instilled with the idea from childhood that joining the Fools was a supreme honor.

I just hope I don't trip up or fall when I go out.

The rooster didn't stay long and left quickly, seemingly having more important things to attend to.

Yevgeny fantasized about the wonderful future of his children becoming leaders and captains, allowing him to rise to high positions.

His smile finally cooled down.

"By the way, Dennis, come with me."

"I?"

"Yes, it's you."

"Well."

Qin Ye gestured for the uneasy girl beside him to relax, and then followed Yevgeny alone.

But his eyes were gradually turning cold.

Chapter 23 The New Master

The night before the rooster arrived at the fireplace house.

"I remember you were the headmaster of the House of Hearths, what was your name, Yep?"

"It is Yevgeny, my beloved Doctor."

The lute strings were gently plucked, and an ethereal song echoed in the room. Although it was a lament, the girl's melodious voice was still deeply moving.

The masked "young" man shook the container of medicine in his hand, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

"My time is quite valuable, and I think it's appropriate to skip those meaningless pleasantries, you understand?"

"Yes."

The old man rubbed his hands together and asked tentatively, "Does the sir have... a potion that is effective for those who possess the Eye of God?"

"Hehe." The singing stopped abruptly, followed by a sarcastic laugh.

"Let me think... You have a subordinate named Dennis Schneitzevich who possesses the Eye of God, right?"

Yes, yes.

The doctor turned around and picked through the lab bench behind him, taking out a container filled with a pale blue liquid.

"By adding it to food and having the target drink it, you can easily give a suggestion to make the other party obey you."

"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir."

Yevgeny kept expressing his gratitude, nodding as he backed away until he walked out the door.

Soon the first wave of orphanage children will go to participate in the Fools' Cult, and my achievements will surely skyrocket.

If I were to control a child with the Eye of God, nurture him, and make him my lackey...

The position of executive officer is just around the corner.

"How foolish..."

"Doctor, have you really developed such a powerful drug?"

From the shadows, a girl in a white executive coat slowly walked out.

Her long, straight black hair was tinged with pink at the ends, and she wore a six-winged white wing hair ornament on her head, with a hollowed-out lace eye mask on her face.

Her delicate, small face was turned toward the ground, her eyes were closed, and her tone was tinged with weariness, as if she hadn't woken up yet.

"Are you here to mock me, Columbia? If I really had such significant research results, the first seat would probably be taken by someone else."

"Hehe~ What is that potion used for?"

The doctor did not answer directly: "Even a man like Pantalone, who is not favored by the gods, still makes me feel so troubled, let alone the possessor of the Eye of God."

The mockery in his smile intensified.

"Some people want to gain a status and position that are not worthy of them through hard work and flattery, and I just send such fools to where they should be."

"Speaking of which, I didn't expect you, Doctor, to remember that child's name. I thought I was the only one..."