Chapter 458

But this is not a bad thing.

"Hey-hey!"

Anqi looked at her fingers and smiled shyly.

Qin waved her hand to send the little girl away, then frowned with worry.

"It's certainly not wrong to cherish old friendships, but mixing emotions into business... well, that's a problem we should be considering."

Anqi's proposal, brimming with potential, was already a pleasant surprise for Qin. As for how to maintain the precious feelings the child held dear in the business world, that was naturally the responsibility of the adults.

Qin made a mark on the project document, placed it aside, and then buried herself in her daily work.

Business conflicts among street vendors.

Two drunkards were arguing.

The old man next door lost a key.

Progress of temple reconstruction.

The next steps in advancing the Liyue Friendship Agreement...

Qin has gotten used to this kind of job where everything is provided.

Mondstadt is a nation of faith, and the teachings of the Church form the foundation of its stability. Based on this, the Knights assumes the role of a small government, handling diplomacy, security, safety, and the well-being of the people.

It was a little better before. The high-ranking Knights were all there, working together and each taking on their own responsibilities, so it wasn't too tiring.

Now Qin is shouldering everything. Everyone else is basically an executor, but she is the sole decision-maker—thus, everyone sees a full-time superhero who has to manage everything from trivial matters to national security.

"Hmm~~"

The sunlight outside the window dimmed from bright to a hazy yellow.

Qin stretched her back hard, massaging and moving her shoulders, her eyes filled with exhaustion.

"Sigh, how much longer will this go on?"

"Why don't you consider finding some people to help you?"

"The people who can shoulder heavy responsibilities have all gone on expeditions. The only people I can talk to now are Kaeya and Rosaliya, but they both have their own jobs to do. No, I still have to find a way to drag Lisa into this."

"Come on!"

A gentle, smiling voice reached my ears, along with delicate hands massaging my shoulders and a delightful floral fragrance.

"God of Wind... Lord?"

"It's me. You've worked hard, have a cup of tea~~"

"Oh! Thank you, God of Wind, for joining us..."

"Alright, alright, sit still and relax. You've had a long day."

Wendy smiled and placed her hand on Qin's shoulder, then began to massage her with practiced ease.

Kotomi had met the God of Wind many times, and although her faith had grown stronger, she was no longer overly reserved. Unable to refuse the God of Wind's kindness, she tried to calm herself and gradually began to enjoy it.

That technique is so skillful.

Could it be that Lady Vanessa enjoyed this back then?

Thinking about it carefully, it's not impossible. After all, judging from what the God of Wind said back then, Vanessa and the God of Wind had a relationship that seemed like that of good friends.

In a soothing and relaxing state, Qin gradually lost consciousness amidst the fragrance of the God of Wind.

When I woke up again, it was already night.

Barbara had already brought in dinner from the sofa and chairs nearby, and was setting it out little by little. Qin saw the alluring and beautiful goddess, like a greedy little girl, sneaking peeks at the food with her hands and feet not entirely clean.

"Puff!"

"Sister, you're awake?"

"Good evening, Lord God of Wind, Barbara."

Good evening... chewing~ chewing~~

Even the God of Wind is sneaking a bite to eat, so what can the two sisters do but sit down and have dinner with God of Wind?

"I'm here to tell you about the situation on Inazuma's side."

Wendy found an excuse that no one could fault, which successfully earned the respect of Jean and Barbara.

"The war of the gods didn't break out. Everyone except Pyro Archon was there at the time, but fortunately, Elder Morax stepped forward to take charge. In general, the Fatui did some very outrageous things in Inazuma. Now, Shizuka has promised the gods that he will make amends in large quantities, so Electro Archon has temporarily sheathed his sword. The Inazuma Sakoku Decree has been lifted, and as far as I know, it shouldn't be reinstated. You can investigate the specifics later."

"Yes, Lord God of Wind!"

"Don't be nervous, I'm just giving you a heads-up. Mondstadt is a free city, and how you manage it is up to you. I can't help you with that, I can only let you know some information faster."

"Because of God of Wind Anemo, Mondstadt exists, and that will never change."

Qin revealed a bright and flawless smile.

The Knights defend Mondstadt's freedom, a freedom granted by the God of Wind.

This is Qin's understanding, and also the shared belief of the vast majority of Mondstadt people.