Genshin Impact: I am a high-ranking official from various countries

Chapter 328: Winter Executioner

"I need time to think about it." Finally, Ying spoke. Her voice was soft but firm, as if it carried an unshakable power.

"I can't make any promises before I find my relatives. But I will remember your words. If one day I can really become the key to balancing everything, I will protect this world in my own way."

Chen Yue nodded slightly, as if he was not surprised by Ying's answer. There was a hint of understanding and respect in his eyes, as if he had expected this. "Time is the most impartial witness, and it will reveal all the truth. Before you make a decision, the door of Dongshidong will always be open to you. Before that, we will be your friends and give you the help you need."

As he spoke, Chen Yue's left eye suddenly focused, and the illusion around him instantly disintegrated. The room that was originally shrouded in illusion returned to peace, and only the cherry blossoms outside the window were still falling.

At the same time, Ying and Paimon, who were lying on the bed, suddenly opened their eyes. They found themselves still lying on the bed, and the clock on the wall had not changed its position, and even the clock on the wall had not moved.

But Chen Yue's figure had long disappeared, leaving only a faint breath to prove that he had been here.

"Is this, an illusion?"

Ying sat up, looking deeply at the cherry blossom forest outside the window, which seemed to have never changed, with mixed feelings in her heart. Paimon exclaimed and flew around Ying, obviously also frightened by this sudden change.

"Wow! Was that real just now? That person is too strong. He could use illusions to make us feel like we had experienced such a long time!" There was a hint of fear in Paimon's voice.

"Executor of Solstice, Alexei Molkonsky..."

Ying repeated the name in a low voice, feeling both shocked and confused.

She had never thought that in some corner of this world, there was such a powerful being hidden, and he seemed to know a lot of things.

"I wonder if he knows the whereabouts of my brother." This sudden information made her already complicated emotions even more difficult to calm down.

"Ying, what should we do next?" Paimon flew to Ying's shoulder and used her small body to give her insignificant comfort. "That man said he would help us, but can we really trust him?"

Ying sighed softly, and her gaze shifted from the cherry blossom forest outside the window to Paimon's worried little face.

"I don't know, but he doesn't seem to intend to fight us. Although it is indeed scary to break into a private house in a black robe in the middle of the night, with his strange ability, if he really had malicious intentions, I'm afraid we would have been corpses already."

"As for whether to believe him or not, I'm not sure, so let's just wait and see. After all, trust always takes time to build. But at least, he didn't hurt us, but gave us room to think. As for my relatives and the truth of this world, I believe that as long as we don't give up, we will find the answer one day."

Ying's words revealed a kind of firmness and indomitable spirit, which was the tenacity honed through a long journey.

She stood up, walked to the table, and tapped it gently, as if planning her next move. Seeing this, Paimon also stopped flying, landed quietly on the table, and stared at Ying with his curious eyes.

After thinking for a moment, Ying said, "Alexei Morkonsky, the executive officer of the Kingdom of Winter, why did he suddenly appear here? What did he mean by 'helping us'? Also, is the 'truth' he mentioned related to my search for my brother and the secrets behind this world?"

Upon hearing this, Paimeng nodded immediately, "Yes, yes, yes, we need to think about these issues carefully! But, Ying, do you think he wants to use us to do something? After all, those big shots always have their own plans."

Ying smiled slightly, with a glimmer of wisdom in her eyes: "Indeed, we can't blindly trust anyone. But at the same time, we can't stand still because of fear."

"I think the best way is to observe first to see if he is really willing to help us. At the same time, we cannot rely entirely on him. We must maintain our own judgment and ability to act."

She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the cherry blossom forest again, with an inexplicable emotion in her heart. This seemingly peaceful cherry blossom forest seemed to hide countless secrets and stories, just like the world they experienced.

"Paimon, let's get ready. Tomorrow we will go to Chen Yue to ask about Alexei Morkonsky's information. He is knowledgeable and may know something." The traveler said to Paimon.

At the same time, Chen Yue returned to the castle tower, sat in the familiar chair, and took off the mask on his face.

"Tsk, I still prefer long hair." Chen Yue frowned and used his power to grow his hair longer. Although it looked the same, the hair that grew out had a "wild" style, and Chen Yue always felt that it didn't feel right.

In order to look more like Alexei Morkonsky, Chen Yue deliberately cut his long hair short. After all, he had short hair during the winter. But playing himself is so weird!

"Do you think that traveler will join us?" Standing behind Chen Yue, Chen Yin skillfully helped him tidy up his hair.

"What do you think?" Chen Yue asked back.

"I think it's difficult, considering her cautious character and her views on the Fatui. Unless you bring her brother directly to him, it will be difficult to get her to join immediately."

Chen Yue nodded slightly, with a trace of deep thought in his eyes. "You are right, but that is why I want to bring her into our camp. Her strength and her vision will be indispensable in fighting against the abyss and maintaining the balance of Teyvat."

"But don't be too pessimistic." Chen Yue changed the subject, his tone more confident, "We still have time and ways to win her trust. Show our value, and I believe that one day, she will take the initiative to find me."

Chen Yin smiled softly when he heard this, and stopped combing his hair. "You are always so optimistic. Well, let's take it one step at a time and solve the problem at hand first."

"Regarding Alexei Morkonsky, are you ready? The traveler will probably come looking for you tomorrow. This is your most important vest. Once it is leaked, it may cause unnecessary trouble."

"Don't worry, she can't guess. And I have something to tell her."