Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

Chapter 34 The Lady's Confession, Wendy's Family Heirloom

These past few days, Qin has been repeatedly studying the information about Rustan left by Gunnhild's ancestors.

Captain Rustan was her goal since childhood, although Vanessa's feat of creating the Knights and overthrowing the rule of the old nobility was equally admirable.

However, Vanessa's actions are not replicable, and she also had the help of the Wind God at the time.

In comparison, Rustan was born into humble circumstances, became the leader of the Knights as a commoner, created the Earthfire, improved the unreasonable system, developed national power and military strength, fought against evil dragons, and resisted the beast tide, almost reaching the limits of a mortal.

In terms of achievements, he is not as good as Captain Vanessa in the eyes of later generations.

Keqin felt that this was precisely because what Rustan did was too difficult for an individual.

If the people of Mondstadt hadn't demanded Rustan's resignation, and if Commander Erendel had unconditionally trusted Rustan and preserved those military equipment and personnel, would the outcome have been different?

As it turns out, back then, no one in Mondstadt could truly understand Rustan.

"I want to become someone like Commander Rustan!"

Finally, yesterday, Jean said this to her mother, Frederica.

The high regard that the ancestors of Gunnhild held for Mondstadt at that time shows that Rustan's will was correct.

However, after five hundred years, Qin had no way of learning more about Rustan, so he thought of the earth fire.

"You want to make contact with the subterranean fire?"

After listening to Qin's story, Su Chen fell silent.

He didn't want Qin to become like he was back then, but Qin just kept rushing forward unstoppable.

“Yes, only by coming into contact with the earth's fire can one truly understand Commander Rustan.” Jean lowered her voice. “I know this is a rebellious act for a knight commander, so I can only tell you… Su Chen, do you have a way to help me?”

If it got out that a Grand Master of a knightly order was making contact with rebel forces, the entire city of Mondstadt would be in an uproar.

Therefore, Qin can only confide in a few people she trusts most.

Of these people, only Su Chen had the ability to find the Earth Fire.

why?

I don't know, but that's just how I feel about Qin.

Su Chen does what needs to be done, and when there's nothing to do...

“I can give it a try, but I can’t guarantee success.” Su Chen shrugged. “As you know, the Earth Fire suddenly went silent after those nobles were captured. It won’t be easy to find them now.”

"I know, please, Su Chen." Qin didn't have 100% hope, she just wanted to do her best. If she really couldn't do it, she could only wait for another opportunity.

“Actually... Qin, you really don’t need to learn from Rustan. Right and wrong have been separated by five hundred years. Times have changed. You are fine as you are now.”

“Su Chen, you probably can’t imagine how much influence Lord Rustan has on the Knights.” Jean said solemnly, “If the truth is as the family records say, as a member of Gunnhildr, I have an obligation to do what our ancestors failed to do, to ensure that the Earthfire is no longer rejected by the people of Mondstadt.”

Are you seeking fairness?

"Maybe... I don't know, I just want to do my best."

Qin gently touched the knightly emblem on her chest, her resolute gaze deeply moving Su Chen.

He thought of Eren Delin, the two of them sharing the same brilliance.

"Good will." Su Chen smiled gently. "My dear commander, go do what you think is right."

"Thank you, Su Chen."

And don't make random jokes, like "dear commander"... Qin thought helplessly.

Then a small head suddenly popped out from the doorway.

Today is the last day, the last hour, and the last minute of Claire's solitary confinement.

"Chief Qin, Brother Su Chen, are you chatting? Mom said we shouldn't disturb other people when they're chatting."

The two exchanged a glance and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Then I'll go first."

"Ah."

Su Chen walked out of the office, patted Ke Li's head on the way, and after walking a short distance, he heard Ke Li's childish question coming from the office.

"Captain Qin, why does Brother Su Chen call you 'darling'? What does 'darling' mean? Can Ke Li call someone that too?"

"..."

...

Earthfire stronghold.

Although the lady specified the Goethe Hotel as the location for the invitation to the Knights, the actual meeting place was here.

"teacher."

Arya walked towards him.

Su Chen had instructed that while he was at work, Arya should come to the Earth Fire area to check on the situation.

The development of Earthfire requires talent, and currently there are only a handful of usable individuals. Apart from Elwin, there is no one else of note in terms of high-end combat capability.

Therefore, the main purpose of Earthfire during this period was to expand and develop its power while the Knights were dealing with the Dragon Plague. In this way, no matter what the Knights' attitude was towards Earthfire, they would at least have the ability to protect themselves.

"Lord Su Chen."

Erwin bowed respectfully.

Only the lady knew Su Chen's true identity. According to those within the Earthfire organization, he was one of the core members. Even the lady acknowledged this identity, so Erwin naturally wouldn't say anything.

In addition, Su Chen's strength is indeed ridiculously strong.

“The Judge is waiting for you in the secret chamber,” Alvin said.

Su Chen nodded and walked into the stronghold. He entered the secret room, where the lady was sitting alone.

"Is it urgent?"

The lady wouldn't have sent someone to the Knights of Favonius to invite him unless it was an urgent matter.

"Russtan, there's something I must confess to you."

The woman looked serious and explained why she had summoned Su Chen.

"You should know who I am now, right?"

Su Chen nodded.

It's no secret that the Executor of the Fools is a woman.

"Actually, I came to Mondstadt with the Queen's orders. Queen Winter has sent me to Mondstadt to collect the Heart of the Wind God!"

Even among the Fools, only the executors have the right to know about the task of collecting the Heart of God.

The woman had been considering whether to tell Su Chen what had happened, because it could potentially drag him into a terrible war. She was terrified of losing him again.

But her loyalty to Rustan wouldn't allow her to keep such a secret in her heart.

“I’m sorry, Rustan, I didn’t tell you before because I wasn’t sure if I should.” The woman said apologetically. “Your Majesty, the power of the Fools is far more terrifying than you can imagine, and I didn’t want you to get involved.”

Su Chen was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered.

He was already aware of the lady's mission.

However, when a woman says it herself, it carries a different meaning.

This represents the lady's complete trust in him, even surpassing that of the Queen of Winter.

“You don’t need to apologize to me. Everyone in the Earth Fire has their own experiences and identities. In fact, I’m the one who should apologize,” Su Chen said softly. “As for the Winter Kingdom, perhaps I will personally visit them in the future, but right now, I can’t extricate you from this situation.”

The Fools are incredibly powerful, thanks to their eleven executive officers.

Even as the young master who was initially the boss in the beginner stage, Su Chen did not think he would be weak.

Given the beginner setting, the plot required the young master to lose, but probably didn't want players to think the executor was weak, so the final showdown between the young master and the traveler didn't last until the end.

Strength and weakness are relative and depend on the needs of the plot.

But this is reality, so Su Chen has never underestimated the Fools.

“You don’t need to do that,” the woman said nervously. “Actually, I am not in any danger with the Fools. The Queen is very gentle and she is a god worth following.”

The lady was genuinely worried that Su Chen might act impulsively and cause a conflict with the Fools.

She wasn't entirely clear about the strength of the others, but the unshakeable top three executives each possessed power at the level of a demon god, making them far beyond the capabilities of ordinary people.

"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid."

Su Chen smiled slightly.

The next simulation is coming soon.

With the simulator, he can keep getting stronger until he surpasses the Seven Gods, and even surpasses the laws of nature.

Therefore, he will not allow himself to be put in a disadvantageous situation.

"But I'm very curious, what exactly does the Ice God intend to do with collecting the Heart of God?"

“I’m not quite sure either.” The woman shook her head. “But the clown once said that Her Majesty the Queen’s goal is to defy the laws of nature and ultimately change this unreasonable old world and those tragic fates… I don’t know what she’s going to do. I only know that without Rustan, Rosalyn’s existence is meaningless.”

"So I disguised myself as a lady and followed in the footsteps of the Queen. She collected the Heart of God, and I think she intended to use its power to fight against the laws of nature."

The Heart of God is a symbol of becoming one of the Seven Gods, representing the responsibilities and power under the leadership of the Sky Isles system.

Of course, this doesn't mean that one cannot become one of the Seven Gods without the Heart of God.

To put it simply, the key to becoming one of the Seven Gods is to be powerful, just like the original Seven Gods, who became Seven Gods because they were powerful.

However, it is undeniable that the Heart of God can grant the Demon God powerful abilities, and this is also the key to the connection with Sky Island.

At a woman's level, it's unlikely she can access the secrets within.

But she knew that the Fools' purpose was definitely not to save anyone.

—Know that the complete destruction of everything will be the beginning of a new order, and at the end of decay will come the dawn of purity.

The woman remembered what the clown had once said.

“Perhaps the clown knows,” she guessed. “If you want, I can find out quietly.”