Under the secret base of the Fatui,

“Is this a proper place?”

"Of course not. How can there be so many indecent people in a decent place?"

"So you are also a dishonest person?"

"Of course, dishonest guests will be greeted by dishonest staff. Isn't that normal?"

"That's true. I think I am indeed an indecent person. I can't even be called a human being. Do you think you are an indecent person?"

"I'm definitely doing something shady, but I don't know if it's what you think."

The sharp spear was inserted into the thick table top, the rough hemp rope was tightening on the skin, the bound hands and feet were unable to move, red marks caused by friction appeared on the skin, and the rope tied on the chest seemed to be pressing on the heart.

The attendant god Yingsai jumped down from the gap in the window and looked at the passers-by coming and going in the hall. The ambiguous light fell on the snow-like hair and skin, dyeing it red, and the charming incense filled every corner.

"Beautiful women, fine wine and delicious food, plus money and power, can indeed easily corrupt a person. The Fatui actually opened a store like this."

He retracted his gaze and said, "Dear, how about using your experience and imagination to guess where our protagonist is now and what kind of wonderful performance will be performed next."

"My partner, you are not panicking at all."

"Of course. Just as you said, we are partners, allies, and friends. We occupy the vast majority of all relationships that can trust each other. Is that not enough to show trust? Then our friendship is too pathetic."

The cricket pupa rolled over, and the attendant god Yingzhai smiled and thanked sincerely:

"I was still hesitating about how to convince a stranger to quietly serve as an audience member of the performance. Forced means always make my conscience hurt, but I didn't expect that I would be so lucky. A friend of mine persuaded the stranger in advance for me."

"I'd like to guess that you had sprinkled the potion all over Mora before, and asked that witch to prepare the potion last night, but the amount was only half enough. You are such a cunning fox."

Boiling hot water was poured into the bucket, and hot white mist rose up and spread in the not-so-spacious room. Alechino pushed away the mist in front of her and came in front of the maid Sakurasai in her high heels.

Her fingertips rubbed the fragile neck that seemed to be cut at any moment. The feeling of death once again enveloped her whole body like water. Alechino chuckled:

"You've tortured them all the way, and now you want to use half of the medicine to destroy their last bit of spiritual support. Your cruel means are really comparable to mine."

"My dear, you followed me secretly all the way here since this morning, just to tell me something as boring as this? You should know how big the risk is for me to follow you this time. If it weren't for me, you would be in the General Affairs Department's prison now."

The attendant Yingzhai was indignant and said righteously: "And how could I be as cruel as you say? Yes, I admit that they didn't have enough food, warm clothes, and worked hard all the way. They do need some medicine to adjust their bodies, but how could it be as exaggerated as you say?"

"I'm telling you, that amount of medicine is not only enough, but there's still a lot left. This is something we both know. Otherwise, there would be no need for you to come out alone, right? I think you must have put the medicine in the room and told them the dosage..."

"Throw down something that can be used as a weapon and seal all the exits. You can leave without worrying about not having enough medicine. When you come back, they will have already made the distribution. That's what you want to say."

The lightning that quickly passed across the skin of the servant god Sakurasai's neck released a slight warning. Alechino looked down at his unconscious palm, and his heart, which had stopped for a moment, resumed beating.

She smiled gently and said, "My dear father also does the same thing. The quality of the firewood does not matter. As long as it can keep the flames in the fireplace burning, it is good enough."

"But as an executive officer, how can I only have firewood? A blazing fireplace also needs to be watched to prevent the flames from jumping out of range and burning the cold home to ashes."

"People have seven emotions and six desires. They are too smart and will always be moved. So my "father" is more confident in dogs who only know how to obey orders and can kill their own kind and compatriots."

"Oh, my dear friend, I'm so sorry for what you've been through. If you don't mind, I can lend you my shoulder to cry on."

The strong hemp rope slid to the ground as the servant god Sakurasai stood up. He opened his arms sincerely and waited for a while. Seeing that Alechino had no intention of moving, he could only shake his head helplessly, jumped off the cabinet, walked forward slowly, and his body gradually changed.

The white fox jumped into the tub, lay on the water, paddled his limbs, and said lazily, "I understand that the white dog, who has rediscovered his wildness, will no longer trust others easily, will follow the rule of the jungle, and will believe that profit is the only way to guarantee everything."

"What a pity! I was ready to comfort the poor white-haired dog that was rolling and jumping on the ground, but it turned out to be my wishful thinking. How could I attract a dog without a bone in my hand?"

The samurai Sakurasai opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling, a hazy mist constantly passing by, blurring his vision.

"Alechino, please tell me again that the Baying Island incident was not planned by you."

"My friend, I am not lying. Who can outwit Baichen Fox Fairy who is proficient in illusion?"

"Interesting, really interesting! Alechino, I'm speaking to you in a normal manner, but your voice sounds sickening. What are you hiding from me? You are not the murderer of the village massacre. Our cooperation will always be valid. You don't have to hide it from me."

Pulling over a small wooden basin and sitting on it, the white-haired fox looked at Alechino happily, and the rich joy spread to every corner of the room along with the hazy rising mist.

The attendant Yingzhai guessed quietly, "You are not lacking in confidence, are you? For example, the power you secretly accumulated to resist your "father" is not as strong and powerful as you say. Or, this so-called power is not even up to the standard of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside. It doesn't exist at all!"

“Woohaha——Eh-ah~ I was wondering, you are only in your teens this year. At such a young age, how did you manage to have such high skills and at the same time accumulate the strength to resist?”

The fox's tail suddenly became limp and had no power to swing. Its ears also became listless. The attendant Yingzhai said aggrievedly:

"So you followed me today not because you wanted to meet me and reminisce about the past or talk about friendship, but because you were feeling uneasy. You could only come here to show your toughness once again, prove your value as an ally, and implicitly urge for resources."

"I am so sad, Alechino."

The white-haired fox jumped out, holding the edge of the bathtub, leaving traces of water on the floor with his bare feet, his wet clothes clinging tightly to his skin. Looking at Alecino, who was much taller than him, he wisely climbed onto the chair.

"As long as we treat those fools on the ship as non-human beings, then the sea route from Inazuma to Liyue can be regarded as time for the two of us to spend alone together. I thought that during these days, I had already forged a deep friendship with you."

"But how did you behave today? You trampled on my friendship. You thought I would betray you. You felt that there was only interest between us. You didn't respect my friendship, and you didn't respect my integrity!"

The attendant god Yingsai leaned over and whispered into her ear, "Arecino, you are more profitable and worth investing in. You are indeed young and immature, but you are a human being after all. These shortcomings are understandable."

"But along the way, you have demonstrated your intelligence and character. You have proved to me that you are not a hot-blooded reckless man. I believe you have a complete plan to bring down your dear "father". It is better to give timely help than to add icing on the cake."

Alechino's palm left the slightly concave tabletop.

"Miss Sakurasai, are you so sure?"

"Who makes you always so confident? I like confident friends."

Taking out the juice hidden in the cabinet, the white-haired fox floated on the water again, placed the cup on the soft cushion and shook it gently, smiling:

"So, dear, keep your confidence and don't feel inferior because of my performance. Although I am a little younger than you, it is the Yae Goddess who raised me. Humph~ I was kept in the dark before and didn't know it. Now think about it, she has instilled a lot of conspiracies and tricks in me."

"The show you've been waiting for is about to begin."

Alechino drew aside the curtains. "According to the time calculation, he should be discovered by the early warning measures in just one minute..."

"By the way, I want to correct your guess. Father's method is useless, so I will not adopt his method."

"It seems that I have been playing the role of a good guy for you. I just hope that you can prepare the other half of the herbs legally and avoid getting into trouble."

"It's on your account."

"……Um?"

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