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

Logically speaking, if the Abyss intends to use this place as the site for its plan, how could it allow enemies like me and Dain to enter without any reaction?

The aura of elemental power?

Qin Ye had just caught a clue when the [girl] spoke up almost simultaneously.

"Qin, listen carefully."

Columbia's words made the other two stop searching and hold their breath.

A continuous stream of crisp sounds reached his ears; if he hadn't listened carefully, Qin Ye probably wouldn't have been able to catch them in a short time.

Dain stopped and his figure transformed into a blur as he sprinted across the broken walls and debris in the air toward the distant buildings.

"..."

Travelers here would be so envious of their own two and a half stamina bars that they'd cry tears of joy.

Qin Ye understood that this was the sound of swords clashing.

Previously, he wasn't sure if the legendary Black Serpent Knight would appear here because of his presence, but now it seems unlikely...

As the group drew closer, Qin Ye's perception of elemental power grew stronger.

At the same time, Dain, who had fallen onto the broken wall, clutched her chest, and a wave of pain washed over her.

What about Colombia?

Qin Ye turned his head sharply and found that the girl was not acting strangely. He breathed a sigh of relief, picked up Daines Reibu, and rushed into the building with a burst of lightning.

The source of power comes from above... Now what I need to do is...

"We meet again, Fool of the Fools. And Lady Columbia."

The abyss's network instantly opened several doors around the group, clearly indicating that it was taking precautions against these uninvited guests.

"This is the last time I'll remind you, I have nothing to do with you."

The girl still harbored considerable resistance to this statement, but this time she no longer concealed it from Qin Ye, instead letting out a mocking sound that was jarring to the Abyss Order.

"You've been inviting me for... about four or five hundred years, haven't you? You've been rejected time and time again. You really do listen to that so-called king."

The apostle and the hero exchanged bewildered glances, not expecting such a rebuttal.

In their memory, Lady Columbia usually beat them up without saying a word and then left gracefully.

Afterwards, he would go back and get a scolding from Wang, which was basically a familiar routine.

Could this be a turning point?

Don't ask why I'm so confident; after all, as long as I'm willing to talk, it's good enough that I don't get beaten up.

"Lady Columbia, this is precisely proof of the King's feelings for you, isn't it?"

The eloquent singer stepped forward and began to attempt a conversation.

Qin Ye then began to monitor Dain's condition while accumulating strength, ready to launch an attack as soon as the negotiations ended.

After all, he was quite interested in hearing the story behind it.

"I believe you know better than anyone what kind of person your king is. You've fooled yourselves into following him only because of his power, his status, and the little bit of knowledge he stole. Of course, I have my doubts about whether he can make good use of that."

Her tone became increasingly sarcastic, as if she were mocking the person she claimed could rival the Rock King Emperor.

"As for why he made me join the Abyss, it's been hundreds of years, you should understand by now."

Columbia plucked her beloved lute, and the powerful surge of energy sent the surrounding enemies staggering a few steps.

Finally, the Abyss Order members present showed expressions of disbelief and an indescribable tension.

"You actually..."

Why did she regain her power? Didn't the king say she would never do such a thing?

The girl approached the enemy step by step, while the enemy, as expected, began to retreat step by step.

“This time, I won’t let any of you key figures escape... because he…” Columbia revealed a rare smile: “His plan is nearing its end, and I will bury you all here.”

She paused briefly, then slowly opened her tightly closed eyes, revealing jewel-like but dull pupils.

"This is to tell that empty shell who wants to use me to prove their vanity..."

The music resonated, and the enemy's body began to twist, eventually exploding into fragments.

"He was nothing but a clown from beginning to end."

(I've been playing in the desert these past few days, and I have to say, if the Red King were to resurrect in his own tomb, he'd probably have a stroke and die back to his original state after walking around a few times.)

Chapter 207 Don't you recognize me?

"How tragic."

Qin Ye gazed at the flower of flesh and blood blooming in the sky, calmly standing aside and making sarcastic remarks.

However, from what Columbia just said, he could tell that she had indeed been using cheat codes during this time.

As expected, his strength has improved even further, but isn't this kind of improvement a bit terrifying? It feels like his hard-earned status in the family has dropped back down.

Columbia ≥ Tatiana > Qin Ye >>> Dadalia

Moreover, she no longer spoke riddles as if to hide her true intentions, but began to subtly give me some information and intelligence. It seems that after the Liyue incident is over, she and the Geo Archon will probably have to take turns giving me lessons.

"Dain, are you alright? Can we still get closer to the top?"

The most pressing matter now is what's happening in this building; the Abyss King and the past can wait.

"I'm fine..."

He pounded his forehead hard, feeling the interference lessen somewhat, his eyes filled with doubt and anxiety.

"Qin, this matter has been resolved. You can go up without worry."

Columbia hesitated for a long time, then closed her eyes tightly...

Yes, she still backed down. She had originally wanted to take this opportunity to elevate her position in Qin Ye's heart and show her face to him, but when she actually had to face him, many complicated emotions held her back.

She raised her hand as if to touch her eyes, but then slowly lowered it.

after all...

She so desperately wanted to leave a perfect impression on him, but her eyes, which were once as bright and beautiful as jewels, were now nothing more than ordinary flesh and blood, devoid of any light.

Her hand fell limply to her side, but Qin Ye's outstretched hand grasped it.

The man's other hand gripped Daines Reb by the back of his neck. He knew he shouldn't be making small talk at this moment, so he simply gave Columbia a gentle smile.

"Hehe, be gentle with your old friend." The girl couldn't help but laugh happily, glancing at Dain who showed no intention of struggling.

"I'll treat him to dinner next time."

Qin Ye leaped into the air, pushing off the ground with both feet: "Columbia, can you take care of that device up there later?"

He planned to strike first, and no matter how chaotic the scene was, he was determined to defeat the enemy with a single blow.

After that, no matter what troubles arose, Dainesreb + Columbia + me returned to normal...

At least security is certainly guaranteed.

“Leave it to me.” The girl nodded in response, her lute already poised to strike.

The scene shifted rapidly: a strange device, blinding beams of light trembling, black serpent knights lying on the ground all around, and the abyss priests carrying out their plan.

"Hey! You really are stubborn. Out of consideration for our past kinship, I will not kill you, but if you continue to obstruct me, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

The Black Serpent Knight, his arms trembling, collapsed to the ground, his weapons long gone, but his hands still gripped the Abyss Priest's ankles tightly, making it impossible for him to concentrate.

The power generated by the purification device fluctuated wildly, causing the Black Serpent Knight to involuntarily arch his back and tilt his head back sharply, the angle between his head and back seemingly exceeding what a normal person could achieve.

Pain ravaged his entire body, and his consciousness had long since drifted away, but his only unwavering resolve was to stop the other party's inexplicable plan, even under such torment.

"Since that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Raging lightning gradually formed in the Abyss Priest's hands: "Witness the purification that cleanses all..."

The human hand magnified in his vision, and his reaction couldn't keep up with its speed. In just a moment, he felt a tremendous force grip his cheek, and his feet flew off the ground uncontrollably.

A bolt of purple lightning flashed, and the Abyss Priest who was standing there vanished into thin air. Almost simultaneously, the sound of the wall shattering came, and it crashed straight into the stone wall in the distance.

Qin Ye's legs slammed into the rocks, while his hands remained firmly clamped onto the face of the Abyss Priest. The face, which had been hidden by the mask, was now unrecognizable.

Through the gaps between his fingers, he was able to see part of the attacker's face and those cold eyes.

"stupid..."

Before he could finish speaking, the rock element Qin Ye released had already pierced his head.

Flames began to burn along the Abyss Priest's body, and Qin Ye gave him no chance whatsoever.

at the same time

Through the human-shaped openings in the three walls, you can see Columbia, who has paused the device, and Daines Reeb, who has regained his composure.

"Hafdan..."

The blond man's voice held a hint of sadness.

The Black Serpent Knight's body was propelled a considerable distance by the force of Qin Ye pushing away the Abyss Priest. The device, which was normally inaccessible, showed him new hope as the distance shortened.

Judging from the sand on the ground, he seemed to be dragging his already immobile legs toward the purification device again, before finally collapsing helplessly in front of it.

"Dain." Qin Ye, who had already returned, put his hand on the man's shoulder to comfort him.

“I’m fine. Ever since he became like this, his soul and body have been undergoing irreversible wear and tear. Perhaps one day he will quietly curl up in some corner and meet his death.”

In other words, Dain comforted himself with these words, saying that his friend had gloriously sacrificed himself to protect the people of Kanria.

The Black Serpent Knight's body gradually disintegrated, turning into specks of light that disappeared into the sky.

Qin Ye silently closed his eyes.

Whether he retains his memories or not, such a hero will always be admirable.

A strange sensation suddenly arose; the ground beneath Qin Ye's feet suddenly emitted gushing energy, which intertwined with the fluorescent light in the sky.

The ethereal image of the tender bud seemed to break through the soil and gradually grow into a flower that was half a person tall.

A man dressed in the uniform of the Kanria Palace Guard turned his gaze to Dainesreb, first greeting him as a friend, and then giving a standard military salute.

The sudden scene startled all three of them.