In fact, the city's environment was even worse than Wendy had imagined. Prices were skyrocketing, and there were hardly any poor people on the streets. It was unclear whether they hadn't made it to the next spring or had already been completely taken over by the rich.
The entire city seemed to have frozen in time, forgotten by the clock. Wendy and Xiao walking on the street appeared so out of place. After Wendy realized this, he and Xiao were pulled into a house.
They are not here.
"Damn it, how could it disappear in the blink of an eye?"
"Go look again. The ruler said it must be alive."
Outside the gate, the guards gathered together and then quickly dispersed.
Xiao crossed his arms and looked at the boy who had pulled him and Wendy into the house in the moment of crisis.
"Shh, they're not far yet. If you want to talk, come to the back." The little boy saw the wariness in Xiao's eyes but didn't say anything. He just pointed in the direction of the kitchen. Wendy nodded and followed the little boy.
"Judging from your attire, you must be outsiders. We haven't had any outsiders here for a long time." As soon as the two entered the kitchen, the little boy spoke up. "My name is Derry von Frost, you can just call me Derry. I sensed something extraordinary about you two, being able to evade guards and come and go as you please. I apologize for my rudeness earlier." Derry bowed slightly.
“Dre, another new guest, isn’t it?” A man walked in, bearing a resemblance to Dre, presumably Dre’s father. “Nice to meet you, I’m Desier von Frost.” Desier nodded to Wendy and Xiao, a gesture of greeting. “I’m Wendy, and he’s Xiao, so what’s going on outside?” Wendy also gave a brief self-introduction before asking Desier.
Desier nodded and said, "This city was originally a place of birdsong and fragrant flowers, with spring-like weather all year round. However, since this ruler came to power, it has never regained its former liveliness..."
His first act upon taking office was to abolish and revise the laws left by the previous ruler, increase taxes, and increase corvée labor...
At first, many people were dissatisfied with his decision. However, he seemed to have obtained a powerful decree that whatever he said would come true. For example, he said, "Let the entire Siondos clan be wiped out." Many people took it as a joke, but the next day, the entire Siondos clan died. Their deaths were extremely gruesome, not caused by external force, and there were no electrical wounds on their bodies.
"After that, there was no more voice of resistance..." Desier said, his expression turning dejected.
Wendy nodded. This was a bit tricky. His words carried weight, and if one's own strength was not superior to that ruler's, it would be easy to die at his hands.
“I think you might need my help.” A child’s voice suddenly sounded in Wendy’s ear. “Don’t be afraid. I just sensed that you need my help. It’s been a long time, Barbatos.” Wendy’s eyes lit up, and she spoke to her in her mind: “Can you really help me?” “Yes, you’re feeling lost right now, like a traveler. It’s okay, I will help you.”
However, the current situation is a little tricky. Please be patient while I contact the traveler.
The sound disappeared, and Wendy relaxed slightly. So, there were still people in Teyvat who could help her.
Indeed, it concerns the survival of the entire Teyvat continent; in the end, it all comes down to the fate of this damned nation.
Come to think of it, now, the only one missing is her.
However, given her personality, there's a high probability she'll work behind the scenes.
Xiao looked at Wendy's relaxed smile and figured he probably had a solution. Besides, this time, Wendy was alone; he wondered if she could protect them and get them out of there...
If things get to the worst point, he will protect them and help them escape.
If anyone's going to die, let him die alone.
The free wind must travel to every place, but now, only Fanan remains...
It's alright. Xiao lowered his head slightly, his eyes filled with determination. He had long been prepared to give everything for the people.
"Don't look so serious, come on, smile." Just as Xiao was lost in thought, Wendy lifted Xiao's face, their breaths mingling. Xiao's eyes widened in astonishment, while Wendy smiled. A gentle breeze brushed against Xiao's face, and Wendy lightly kissed Xiao's head.
However, Xiao, who was completely taken aback, did not notice that Wendy's eyes lit up slightly, filled with love.
This kiss made the girls in the live stream incredibly happy.
Derek and Desier were busy preparing dinner and didn't notice what the two were doing.
At the dinner table, Desier continued, "Actually, there are many people in the city who are dissatisfied with the ruler, but because of the ruler's abilities, they basically don't dare to show their faces." "I see." Xiao rested his chin on his hand, then looked at Wendy, who was showing off next to him, and didn't know what to say for a moment.
As the food entered his mouth, Xiao silently finished it, showing the utmost respect to the chef.
At night, Wendy looked at the sky, which was gray and gloomy, with snowflakes falling. Wendy was bored when a wisp of wind swirled up the snowflakes and blew them into the distance.
"I wonder where this free wind will finally find its rest." Wendy rested her chin on her hands, gazing at the sky, uttering heavy words with a lighthearted expression. The next second, Wendy smiled broadly as Xiao gently hugged her from behind. "Don't be so scared. I won't die easily; I'll just fall into a deep sleep." Feeling Xiao's trembling body, Wendy comforted her with a few words.
Xiao didn't speak, but greedily inhaled Wendy's scent: the aroma of wine, the fragrance of Cecilia flowers, and the slightly calming fragrance he had given Wendy. Calming the mind and spirit could make people feel calm and peaceful. Sometimes, in his spare time, Xiao would pick the calming herbs and then brew them into water to drink.
But now, even tranquility seems unable to bring me peace.
From the moment he arrived here, Xiao felt a heavy weight on his mind, as if something terrible was about to happen.
The most likely candidate now is Wendy. Since Wendy came here, she's completely changed...
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I want to write some yandere/hysterical Venti stories, basically I'm not going to stick to the original lore.
I'm back from my trip. Hangzhou was so much fun! It would have been even better if it hadn't rained.
I started updating every other day from July 1st. If I need to take leave, I will mention it in the main text at the end. The neighboring Saiti also updates every other day. I will try my best to bring in the Zhimiao that everyone wants to see.
I'm asking for free small gifts every day, thank you everyone.
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