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

Although the girl looked happy before the plan began, during the execution she was stuffed into the closet...

I wonder if she'll be angry?

"No, I'm your trump card, the most important person to you, I understand."

"..."

The fact that the third seat was so obedient to me was truly baffling.

Since he became the executive officer... or perhaps a little earlier, Columbia has been by his side.

Although he ate and slept all the time and rarely spoke.

But as the two spent more time together, their conversations eventually changed from simple "uh-huh," "yes," and "okay" to fragmented, disjointed sentences.

Qin Ye originally thought that this was just her personality, as she rarely interacted with other executives.

Except for Dotole.

But the two didn't seem to have a good relationship; that crazy "doctor" was sometimes even unwilling to talk nonsense in front of her.

It's shameful for the second seat holder to be afraid of the third seat holder.

This impression lasted for a very long time.

It wasn't until Liyue that Qin Ye witnessed her uninterrupted communication with the Abyss Order.

One can only say that you have to be careful around any executive.

Of course, ducks are not included.

"Tatiana, you seem to be quite busy lately?"

Seeing that Qin Ye hadn't spoken for a while, Columbia suddenly asked.

"Hmm...that's how it is. I don't know why, but she's been working harder than ever since she came to Inazuma."

She even takes the initiative to do some work. The reason he is now walking alone on the street with Columbia is because Tatiana ran back to the company ahead of time.

The girl remained silent for a long time.

"Take better care of her."

"?"

The other person's expression seemed somewhat sad.

Qin Ye had originally intended to be polite, but seeing that expression, he nodded unexpectedly and said, "I understand."

"You don't need to be too wary of me."

What's wrong with her today? Why is she suddenly talking so much?

After constantly reflecting on the recent situation, Qin Ye finally arrived at a convincing answer.

Inazuma's arrangements are nearing completion, and now it's time to wait and see how things develop. The importance of the Heart of God is self-evident, and there's no need for the executors to be wary of each other, as that would be detrimental to the mission.

I see. Even though you didn't say anything, you actually saw things quite clearly and gave yourself away, didn't you?

"Take it literally, don't overthink it."

The girl seemed to see through his thoughts and then gently reminded him.

How does she understand me so well?

It couldn't possibly be implying that she actually understands everything but is too lazy to do it, so the plan is nearing its end...

Thank you, Twelfth Seat, for your arrangements for Inazuma. Now, I, the Third Seat, will take full charge.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

Although she's a bit hard to understand on a regular basis, Columbia probably isn't that kind of person.

Am I overthinking things?

"Hey..."

Observing Qin Ye's furrowed brows, Columbia sighed deeply.

What is this implying to me?

Qin Ye felt that he was losing control of the other party.

The girl puffed out her cheeks and suddenly chuckled.

"Dionysus, you did a good job."

She stopped in her tracks, and her usually unchanging expression gave her an air of mystery.

"But...what happens next..."

"?"

Qin Ye's pace gradually slowed down.

She couldn't possibly do anything outrageous on the streets of Inazuma... right?

"A balance between work and rest is also necessary."

"?"

"Cough cough."

She coughed lightly, her fist to her mouth. A serious conversation didn't seem quite right for Columbia, but her feigned sophistication made her seem rather endearing.

"I have a question for you."

Qin Ye gave up on imagining things and decided to change the subject to prevent the other party from maintaining the initiative.

Just as he knew the weaknesses of Yae no Miko and Kamisato Ayato, the feeling of having one's personality exploited was not pleasant.

"You said."

"Why do you speak in such halting and intermittent manner when you talk to me, but not when you talk to other people?"

I thought the girl would come up with some excuse, but to my surprise, she answered without even pausing.

"Because it's amusing to watch you over-guess."

"?"

How can your heart be even blacker than mine... even blacker than Yae no Miko's?

"hehe."

Seeing the man's embarrassed expression, Columbia chuckled again.

"Actually, I don't need to worry about what I say when I talk to others. Even if I say something wrong, I don't care what they think of me."

Does that mean you care a lot about my opinion of you?

Surely I haven't misunderstood this time?

The other party nodded in satisfaction.

"Mora".

"what?"

The girl stretched out her fair little hand and asked him for it.

"..."

Could it be that even the third-place contender can't escape the nature of shopping?

Oh well, spending money is a small problem for me anyway.

Qin Ye rummaged in his pocket and found the hidden Eye of God. He then searched deeper and took out his most treasured money pouch.

"How much do you need? If it's not enough, have the magistrate add more."

"Just one is enough."

"?"

The girl took the golden Mora, turned around, bent down, and quickly started fiddling with it.

She quickly turned herself upright, clenching her fists: "Guess."

"..."

Qin Ye's lips twitched.

Is this just another silly little game played by couples on the street? Or is it actually a new way for bosses to discipline their subordinates?

“I’ll tell you, I hid it in my left hand.”

"Oh?"

He suddenly became interested.

It turns out it wasn't a simple game, but a psychological game.

Let me think... Since she brought it up herself, it's very likely she's lying...

No, it could also be that they are taking advantage of my thoughts and doing the opposite of what I want.

She spent some time with me and should have a general understanding of my personality.

So much suspicion is my obvious weakness. She would think that I doubt whether Mora is in my left hand, so she would assume that I might choose my right hand.

I'll make sure you don't get your way.

Qin Ye pointed to his left hand, noticed a smile on the girl's face, and suddenly turned around.

"On the right hand."

You didn't expect that, did you deliberately say to put it on your left hand to confuse me and try to predict my prediction? But little did you know that I had predicted your prediction again.

With her palm open, Mora lay quietly in Colombia's left hand.

"???"

Did I misunderstand something in my thinking process?

"A master..." he muttered to himself.

The girl shook her head, grasped Qin Ye's right hand with both hands, and placed Mora back into his hands.