Genshin Impact: The Water God Wants Me to Confess

knock knock knock...

There was a knock on the door of the Hearth House, and a Fatui soldier under Alecino's command took the letter from the Fatui outside through the iron gate.

"The traditional official has ordered the executor [servant] to go to Fontaine and rebuild the Fontaine branch of Hearth House. No matter the method."

After the fool soldier finished speaking, he saluted the people inside the door and shouted again.

"The snow is unyielding, and the Queen is merciful!"

Upon hearing this, the Fatui soldiers inside the gate responded with the same military salute.

"The snow is unyielding, and the Queen is merciful!"

Then he watched the Fatui soldiers outside the door leave, then quickly turned around and trotted towards Alecino's office.

Unlike Kugavina, Alechino did not bother to hide the fact that Hearth House was part of the Fatui, and she even told the children of Hearth House directly and openly.

"Heartland House has never been a welfare institution, and there is no free lunch in the world. Since Hearth House has taken you in and given you a warm home..."

"Then you also need to do something for this family. Equivalent exchange, this is an eternal truth."

"In fact, you should feel lucky that Hearth House has a purpose for you. Otherwise, you would feel endless confusion and fear. Good intentions without a purpose are the most dangerous."

Alechino clearly told the children of Hearth House that when they grow up, they will join the Fatui and serve the God of Ice. They will be engaged in intelligence gathering, infiltrating other countries, assassinating politicians...all kinds of dangerous work.

And, you must never betray!

Because...the Hearth House does not allow "betrayal".

The cold expression on Alechino's face and the tone in which she spoke when she said these words frightened the children present.

The Fatui soldier walked through the hall, and his figure was seen by the children in the room.

Surprisingly, the children were not afraid of him, but greeted him in a friendly manner.

"Good morning, Uncle Kalivsky!"

"Uncle Kalivsky is here!"

"Uncle Kalivsky, [Father] said that we can't chase or fight in the corridor. If you don't obey, [Father] will punish you."

"Stupid, Uncle Kalivsky must have something to ask [Father]."

Some of the children greeted the Fatui soldier, while others tried to scare him.

Faced with the children's enthusiasm, the Fatui soldier Kalivsky also waved his free hand at them, but he did not stop.

At the same time, he did not forget to remind the children.

"Don't cause trouble for the teacher, kids. You have to listen to the class carefully, especially you two, Ruth and Darcy. Uncle and I have things to do."

Kalivsky's figure gradually faded away along with his voice.

At this time, Ye Lina, the teacher who was teaching the children, coughed lightly and knocked on the blackboard with a ruler.

"Ahem...Okay kids, let's continue studying elementary theory of elements."

"We just said that our world is made up of seven elements, namely ice, wind, rock, thunder, water, fire, and grass. The masters of these seven elements are the seven gods today. Her Majesty the Queen of Winter is the greatest, most benevolent, and most merciful Ice God among the seven gods..."

Ye Lina spoke eloquently, her voice was very contagious, and attracted all the children's attention.

In Yelena's enthusiastic narration, the children seemed to see a great god standing in the snow, holding a scepter in his hand and wearing a crown on his head.

This god established the winter in the far north. He protected every citizen of this country with his divine power. He loved the people of the Snow Country like a loving mother.

The children were immersed in Yelena's story, and they felt a sense of longing and awe for the Queen whom they had never met.

On the other side, Kalivsky soon came to Alechino's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

A cold voice sounded, and Kalivsky shuddered. He suppressed his inner fear, took a deep breath, and then pushed the door open.

As soon as he entered the door, the heating drove away the coldness from Kalivsky.

Kalivsky stomped his feet twice on the carpet near the door to get as much snow and mud off his feet as possible, and then he stepped onto the thick wooden floor of the office.

"Report to the commander. The commander-in-chief, the clown, has sent an order."

Kalivsky stood straight, looking straight ahead.

"explain."

Alechino was correcting the children's homework and she gave the order coldly.

"Yes! The General Officer [Harlequin] has ordered you to go to Fontaine to rebuild the destroyed Fontaine branch of the Hearth House, and you are allowed to play freely."

"Sir, this is the appointment letter."

After saying that, Kalivsky took two steps forward, holding the envelope in both hands and placed it respectfully on the table.

It is worth mentioning that Kalivsky was placed very close to Alecino, where there was no children's homework blocking it, so Alecino could hook it as long as he reached out.

"Um……"

Alecino groaned. She did not rush to open the envelope, nor did she let Kalivsky leave.

She corrected the children's homework so leisurely, sometimes frowning, sometimes looking indifferent, but never smiling.

For Alecino, it is necessary to always pay attention to the growth of children.

Time passed slowly, and only after she had carefully corrected all the children's homework did Alechino look up at Kalivsky.

"As I recall... you are not from Wintergrad?"

Arecino asked.

"Yes, sir. I am from a small village in the snowfield." Kalivsky replied.

"Um...are you married?"

Only then did Alechino pick up the envelope, open it and read it slowly.

"Not yet," Kalivsky replied truthfully.

"How old are your parents?"

Alechino asked again, as if checking the household registration.

"…My father was killed by a bear a few years ago, and my mother followed him a few years later."

Kalivsky had cold sweat on his forehead. Alechino gave him a very oppressive feeling, especially these household problems made him uneasy.

"Um……"

Alechino nodded, having already made up her mind.

"I'm going to take some people to Fontaine to rebuild the friendship between Zhidong and Fontaine. Kalivsky, you have been selected as one of the entourage."

"Three days later, we will go through official channels and take a ship to Fontaine."

"Go back and pack up, and say goodbye to your friends. This mission is going to be difficult."

After saying this, Alechino sent Kalivsky away.

When Kalivsky returned home that night, his head was still dizzy.

How did I get picked by my superior to become a member of the diplomatic mission to Fontaine?

Am I getting a promotion?