Genshin Impact: The Sharpshooter of Teyvat

Chapter 1096: Night God with Good Intentions but Bad Deeds

Half an hour ago, Nata, the Kingdom of the Night God.

Alice stood in front of an obsidian totem pole.

Now, among the seven kingdoms, she only had no contact with the Fire Goddess Mavica and the Ice Goddess.

Previously, when he went to Fengdan to find the Water Dragon King and wanted to join forces with him to kill Shao Yun, he was rejected.

This made her realize that Shao Yun was not the "pure human disaster" she had initially thought, and that he already had many people around him who were willing to protect him.

Therefore, before coming to Nata this time, Alice deliberately took a detour back to Xumi, hoping to use the World Tree to retrieve relevant information about Shao Yun.

Although she had established cooperation with Nashida long ago and had the authority to call the World Tree retrieval function, Nashida's unique earth veins were very abstract.

The "Internet" of the World Tree could not connect to the "local area network" of Nata at all, and ultimately had to return empty-handed.

She had no choice but to come to the Kingdom of the Night God in person and find the manager of the Nata vein, the "Night God", to ask her for information.

As the saying goes, know yourself and the enemy and you will be victorious in every battle.

I can't be like a headless fly anymore.

Having learned from the lesson of Fontaine's failure, Alice completely changed her strategy this time.

She did not ask for information directly when they met as she had done before, or even directly express her desire to "kill Shao Yun", but instead pretended to have come to visit specially.

She first bowed respectfully to the obsidian totem pole, and then spent nearly ten minutes giving a clear and flawless self-introduction.

From his own identity and background to the "apparent purpose" of his visit to Nata (he said he came to understand Nata culture and travel), every word he said was flawless, just to lower Ye Shen's vigilance.

At this moment, Alice bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Ms. Ye Shen, I believe that after my sincere self-introduction just now, I should be able to dispel your doubts, right?

"I came here this time simply out of curiosity about Nata culture, and I have absolutely no ill intentions."

The voice of the Night God came from the obsidian totem pole. Although it was still cold, it lacked the initial vigilance.

"I'm not particularly interested in your Witch Society's style of doing things or the backgrounds of its members."

"But Nata has always had a tradition of entertaining guests. As long as you have no hostility, Nata welcomes you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the dim light on the totem pole flickered slightly, as if sending a signal of "allowed to stay".

Seeing this, Alice breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this "sincere self-introduction" was not in vain, and Ye Shen temporarily let down his guard against her.

She immediately smiled with gratitude, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you very much for your tolerance, Miss Ye Shen."

"Since I'm in Nata, I think I should pay another visit to Miss Mavika, the Goddess of Fire."

"After all, she is the Fire God of Nata. As a guest, I should pay her a visit. So next, I would like to ask you about Miss Fire God's preferences. Is that convenient?"

She deliberately made the purpose of "understanding preferences" sound reasonable and logical, laying a good excuse for subsequent inquiries.

But when Ye Shen heard Alice suddenly asking about the God of Fire, his originally relaxed tone suddenly became a little more vigilant, and the cold female voice asked with doubt.

"Why, aren't you here for tourism?"

Alice immediately pulled out the words she had prepared in advance and explained in a natural tone:

"Well, since we're new here, we should bring some gifts to show our sincerity, right?"

"I don't know much about Miss Kagami. I don't know what she likes or what she's currently lacking."

"I'd like to ask you in advance so I can prepare a suitable gift in advance, otherwise I won't come empty-handed and seem ignorant of etiquette."

These words were completely flawless, conforming to the common sense of interpersonal communication, and completely concealing her true purpose of indirectly obtaining other information through "Vulcan's preferences".

Ye Shen was silent for a moment, judging the truth of Alice's words.

The dim light on the totem pole flickered quietly. After a long while, she finally let down her guard and spoke the truth:

"Don't bother. Mavicka is very easygoing and doesn't care about these empty formalities. Just show up with sincerity and she'll be happy to welcome guests. She won't care whether you have gifts or not."

Ye Shen knew Mavica's character very well. She was straightforward and enthusiastic. She was always generous to her guests and never cared about the amount of the gifts.

Alice's heart sank slightly when she heard this.

It seems that using the excuse of "preparing gifts" will not yield any useful information.

But she didn't give up. She immediately changed the subject and continued to ask indirectly, "So that's how it is. Then I'm relieved."

"By the way, Miss Yagami, has anything special happened to Miss Kagami recently? For example, have you encountered any troubles, or made any new friends?"

Afraid that Ye Shen would become suspicious again, she quickly added an explanation:

"Please don't misunderstand me. I just want to have a more comprehensive understanding of Miss Kagami. I want to know her recent condition in advance so that I can find some appropriate topics to talk about when I visit her. I try to avoid saying inappropriate things and causing unnecessary misunderstandings."

Ye Shen listened to Alice's explanation and felt that this reason was indeed sufficient.

Knowing the other person's current situation in advance to avoid embarrassment is indeed a common consideration in interpersonal communication.

She no longer hesitated, and a cold voice came from the totem pole, reminding her, "As for the matter, generally speaking, if you want to visit Mavica, you only need to pay attention to two things."

"The first thing is about the Fatui. After the crisis in Nata was resolved, the Fatui officially put the matter of seizing the Heart of God on the agenda."

"A while ago, Mavica had a head-on fight with Fatui's executive officer, Captain Capitano."

"Even though she managed to force them to retreat, she still couldn't feel completely at ease about this incident."

Alice listened, calculating rapidly in her mind.

The Fatui, the Heart of God, Mavica's troubles... These pieces of information connected in her mind like a puzzle, and a vague plan gradually took shape.

Perhaps, Mavica's concerns about the Fatui could become a breakthrough for her to exploit later?

She suppressed the thoughts in her mind and maintained an expression of attentive listening on her face. After Ye Shen finished speaking, she continued to ask:

"I see. Thank you Miss Ye Shen for telling me. I now understand."

"So what is the second thing that needs attention?"

Ye Shen was about to speak when his voice suddenly stopped. The dim light on the totem pole flickered and he looked very confused.

After a long while, she hesitated and said, "This second matter... how should I put it... it's Mavica's private concern, so it's private."

"She hasn't mentioned it to anyone else. As a bystander, I shouldn't tell anyone casually."

After all, it was a matter concerning Mavica's feelings. Although Ye Shen felt that Alice did not look like a bad person, he did not want to disclose other people's privacy without permission, so as not to cause trouble for Mavica.

When Alice saw Ye Shen suddenly stop, she immediately understood.

This second thing was likely to be information even more private and crucial than the Fatui. How could she possibly let this opportunity slip by?

So, Alice leaned forward, her tone more gentle, a considerate smile on her face, and said with the tone of someone who had experienced it:

"Don't worry too much, Miss Yashin. I understand you're worried about invading Miss Mavica's privacy."

"But think about it, I'm also married with children. If Miss Mavica really has something bothering her, perhaps I can help her sort it out as someone who's been through it all."

She paused and added, "Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped and will never spread anything I shouldn't say."

"I just want to know more, so that when I go to her house, I won't say something wrong and accidentally touch upon her worries, which will make her even more unhappy."

These sweet words, coupled with her kind face, completely dispelled Ye Shen's last vigilance.

Ye Shen thought about it and felt that what Alice said made sense. She and Mavica were both women and had marriage experience. Maybe she could really enlighten Mavica, who was stuck in a dead end in her relationship.

Besides, Mavica has been looking very worried about this matter recently, so it might be a good thing to have someone to talk to her about it.

After hesitating for a moment, Ye Shen finally relaxed and spoke in a softer voice.

"Then let me tell you... Actually, Mavica... has fallen in love with someone. That person is called Shao Yun, an outsider who recently came to Nata and has helped Nata solve many problems."

"Mavica, she also took Mr. Shao Yun on a tour around Nata."

"It's just that Shao Yun already has a fiancée, Ying who came with him."

"Mavica knows in her heart that this relationship has no future, but she can't help but care about it. She has been depressed about it recently."

Ye Shen did not reveal that Shao Yun was Nata's savior, after all, this was his request.

Ye Shen thought she had done a good thing, but she didn't know that once she said this, she would cause a lot of trouble for Mavica, Shao Yun, and even the entire Nata.

When Alice heard the name "Shao Yun", her eyes lit up instantly.

She hadn't expected that after all this detour, she could actually get such crucial information from Ye Shen! Mavica liked Shao Yun, and was troubled by this matter...

This is much more useful than the clues from the "Fools".

She suppressed her excitement and pretended to be regretful, saying, "So, Miss Vulcan has fallen in love with Shao Yun... I didn't expect that they had such a connection."

What Ye Shen didn't know was that Alice's heart was already filled with joy at this moment.

She was originally worried about how to find a breakthrough to alienate the relationship between Shao Yun and Ying, but unexpectedly, Ye Shen took the initiative to hand the "key" to her!

Isn’t Mavica’s feelings for Shao Yun the best “chess piece”?

With just a little provocation, even if Ying and Shao Yun have a good relationship, they will inevitably have resentment in their hearts.

By then, even without her doing anything, cracks might appear in Shao Yun's family relationships.

The fortress was breached directly from the inside!

Ye Shen was completely unaware of Alice's inner thoughts and thought she was just sighing with pure emotion, with a hint of heartache for Mavica in her tone.

"Well, that's normal. Nata has always been a country that worships heroes. Shao Yun has helped Nata resolve many crises, so it's understandable that Mavica would be attracted to him."

"However, although Mavica is straightforward, she knows her limits. After knowing that Shao Yun has a fiancée, she has kept her feelings to herself and has never done anything that crosses the line."

"When you're with her, try not to bring up the topic of relationships between men and women. Just don't let her get upset about it anymore."

Alice no longer had the heart to listen to Ye Shen's advice at this moment. Her mind had already begun to quickly outline the plan.

I have to find Mavica quickly, and it would be best if I could "add fuel to the fire" when she's feeling down, and create a big enough conflict.

She suppressed her anxiety, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "Okay, I'll remember that. Thank you, Miss Ye Shen, for telling me."

"This information will be very helpful for my subsequent visit to Miss Vulcan, and it will also avoid many possible misunderstandings."

Seeing that Alice didn't ask any more questions, Ye Shen's voice returned to its previous coldness.

"Well, now that I've told you everything I need to say, I'll stop talking to you. I have something else to do."

(Yakami: I still have to watch over the Abyss Cult. Don't let Tenri and the Four Shadows notice.)

When Alice heard this, she secretly felt relieved, as it saved her the trouble of finding an excuse to leave.

She immediately followed Ye Shen's words and said, "You can go ahead and do your work. I won't bother you anymore. I should also leave to visit Miss Kagami. Goodbye."

After saying this, she did not stop, turned around and quickly left the obsidian totem pole in front of her.

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After leaving the Kingdom of the Night God, the calmness on Alice's face completely disappeared, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

The first step of the plan has been determined. Next, it is time to "visit" Mavica and make good use of this hard-earned "intelligence".

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