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

The answer is Honkai energy.

"Columbia...you're the one who named her?" Fanes changed the subject. Although his face was covered by light and his expression was not visible, Qin Ye knew that he was in a very good mood.

"Yes, she likes it very much, but I've always been curious, why didn't you name her? Are you also bad at naming things?"

"...Didn't I already give her that name? It's just that she doesn't want to identify herself with it."

The two stared at each other in silence, both lost in their own confusion.

A name? You've chosen one?

Qin Ye frowned, pondering the words the girl had spoken to him over the years.

No, that's not right. Her relationship with Fanes wasn't that of a runaway girl and a stubborn old father; at most, it was that of an obedient daughter and a busy dad.

They can't have never mentioned their name to you even once...

and many more?

An unbelievable possibility surfaced in Qin Ye's mind.

You didn't just name a girl Fairy Spirit, did you?!

The puzzled expression instantly turned into disdain.

"How is she? Did she come along?"

Fanes was a seasoned veteran, and he knew that Qin Ye might make sarcastic remarks, so he naturally glossed over the topic.

"Don't worry, I sent her to lead her sisters to the banquet."

"That's good."

Now Phanes could finally put down the last heavy weight in his heart.

Now, let's just wait for them to arrive.

-

Columbia walked briskly down the road, wondering what kind of banquet Qin Ye would prepare for her next.

She felt that what the other person said was right. It wasn't quite right to just order people around using the network in her mind. It would be a good idea for her to go find her sisters in person so that she could give them a surprise.

The girl looked up, shielding her eyes from the glaring sunlight, and took in the surrounding scenery.

Hmm, it seems she's managed this place quite well.

People have established their own country... to be precise, it has not yet fully formed, but it already has the rudiments that Qin Ye mentioned.

Unfortunately, apart from this oasis, the rest of the continent was covered in ice and snow. If she weren't worried that using her power to blow away the ice and snow would have irreversible effects on the people here, she would have actually wanted to take action herself.

This younger sister is an alter ego of hers, created when she had just emerged from a state of despair where she couldn't make friends with humans. She was born after she had figured out many things.

Therefore, she possesses extremely strong adaptability and mental fortitude, largely thanks to the fact that the child inherited her strongest side when she was born.

Sigh, I feel like I've been spending too much time with Qin Ye lately, and I've developed a kind of dependence on him. Is that a bad thing?

The girl suddenly stood still and started giggling.

Well, this is all part of the growth process. If Qin Ye ever does something to wrong her, she'll give him a good beating and leave him bruised and battered.

After all, he hasn't won a single fight so far.

Columbia gazed at the kingdom on the mountain, about to climb over, when she saw a beam of light streak across the sky.

"..."

She looked closely and suddenly felt a sense of panic.

Isn't that... Phanes and his projected... sun chariot?

How long has it been since that thing was taken out?

Suddenly, I felt a tightness in my chest.

No, I have to go back and check!

Chapter 272 Fanes's Ideas

The girl's speed was naturally not as fast as the sun chariot, but she had used all her strength to run wildly across the ice field.

At that time, Qin Ye was in a state of extraordinary happiness and joy when he mentioned to her that he wanted to bring his sisters to a party, and he completely forgot to ask Fanes what he had talked about with her.

No, now that I think about it, Qin Ye must have done it on purpose...

They must have encountered some trouble, a trouble that even Fanes wasn't entirely confident he could overcome.

Why? Why are you hiding something from me?

Disappointment, confusion, anxiety, restlessness, fear...

Countless emotions surged through Columbia's heart, and she ran forward, never looking back.

-

Fanes and Qin Ye were on high alert.

In the sky, a silvery-white shadow gradually approached the edge of the continent, about to completely enter it.

The two were already waiting for each other at the edge, and the sun chariot, transformed into a golden ray of light, rushed in from afar.

Several clones had already arrived and stood silently behind Fanes.

Because most of its power has been given back to the entire continent, while Fanes' power is not exactly reduced to a fraction of its former strength, it is far from comparable to its peak power.

Given our strength, winning this battle shouldn't be a problem, but we might have to pay a considerable price.

Just as the group was making their final preparations for the battle, an unexpected event occurred.

The white-haired woman suddenly attacked, her palm, enveloped in spatial power, striking Fanes in the back of the heart.

The others on both sides reacted quickly enough, but still couldn't stop it.

Due to the unique nature of her power, she vanished into the void after the attack, and reappeared next to the silver-white figure in the next second.

"cough..."

The light around Fanes gradually dimmed; the attack had clearly struck his vitals, and at his weakest moment.

"Qin Ye... come and help me up."

He waved to the man in black beside him.

Qin Ye naturally stepped forward to help him up, but his face did not show the same anger and panic as his other clones.

"you..."

He opened his mouth but didn't ask any questions. He simply watched silently as his other clones engaged in a heated debate with the white-haired woman.

"Why would you ally with people from beyond this realm? You should know that if Fanes is gone, what will happen to the humans on the continent..."

Several people issued accusations filled with anger and doubt.

“You will naturally not understand my thoughts. Over the years, you have witnessed the changes that the boy named Qin Ye has brought to humanity. Because of this development, humanity is no longer as full of faith as before. They have become selfish, greedy, and cruel, and it is common for them to kill each other.”

The white-haired woman's words weren't about putting on a virtuous facade. From her rich emotions, one could tell that she had indeed carefully observed the development of humanity in recent years before summarizing this theory on her own.

"you..."

"I see. So that's how you view Qin Ye and my efforts? But if they hinder human development, then it's just the self-righteous one-sided view of a god. This isn't for their own good, but... a kind of arrogance."

Fanes did not intend to lecture the other party, but rather expressed his own thoughts from a personal perspective.

It seems he was aware of the other party's opinion.

"..."

Qin Ye completely abandoned any intention of saying anything this time.

He suddenly understood what Fanes was thinking.

His gaze fell on the silver-white figure, and he raised the corners of his mouth in a mocking smile.

Although it is unknown what agreement the two reached, even Fanes sometimes had to seek his help and self-analysis, as the saying goes, one can learn from others' experiences to understand one's own gains and losses.

Even the most selfless person, at an absolute level, still needs to constantly reflect on themselves. Those hypocrites who try to turn others against them right away, and who probably use the guise of doing what's best for humanity to keep others in check, will likely disappoint people sooner or later.

However, judging solely from the words of the white-haired clone, her perspective is not entirely wrong.

However, her "good for..." might be mixed with some overly self-centered judgment.

As for Fanes... since he is his clone, the original body must have made the same assumption, and now his power and body are on the verge of collapse.

If Qin Ye's prediction is correct, he may be planning to entrust his son to someone else.

He also wants time to prove which side is right.

Qin Ye carefully observed Fanes' actions. The other party did not show any dissatisfaction because of his silence, which made Qin Ye even more convinced of his idea.

I truly agree with you that you're willing to sacrifice yourself for humanity.

But... you're asking me to die with you, and I'm starting to...

However, given the circumstances, even if it weren't today, that silver-white figure would eventually invade this continent, and at that time, in order to protect Columbia, I would definitely make the same choice.

Especially since Fanes might not even have the strength to entrust his son to someone else by then.

Fanes slowly straightened up, indicating that Qin Ye no longer needed to help him.

The light slowly rose into the air, and the silver-white figure reacted just as quickly, aiming to take Fanes' life with a single strike.

Golden light illuminated the sky over the entire continent, and the great battle began simultaneously.

"..."

The power of the earth's veins surged into Qin Ye's body. Although he understood Fanes's thoughts, he knew that if he didn't inflict pain on his enemy, it would leave more hidden dangers in the future.

A powerful surge of elemental energy swept across the land, turning Colombia's face deathly pale as she approached the battleground.

"Qin..."

She stared at the rolled-up trees, her fingers clenched so tightly they were bloodless.

This area...

Columbia's memory is far beyond that of ordinary people; it can be said that anything she wants to remember, she can remember perfectly.