"My partner, your expression is suspicious."
"What did Sister Columbina tell you?"
Sandrone observed Qin Yu's handsome face and raised her small hand.
Hmm, he doesn't look like he's been beaten.
My partner, stick your face out for a poke.
"Riddler, she didn't say anything."
Qin Yu silently dodged the mischievous little hand.
He also glanced at the exquisite girl beside him.
With soft brown hair and wearing a plain white long dress, she had a sweet smile, looking obedient and elegant.
A hint of regret unconsciously flickered in her eyes.
This was also their first face-to-face meeting.
Naturally, he had to take a good look to see if there was any catfishing.
Good news, she's even more beautiful in person than an automaton.
Bad news, just as flat as an automaton.
Such a deficiency made Qin Yu sigh involuntarily.
"What's with that expression?"
Danger flashed in Sandrone's eyes, and she smiled.
My partner, explain yourself properly…
You were definitely thinking something rude just now, weren't you?
"Nothing."
Someone chose to play dumb.
After all, having lost numerous arguments with Sandrone, he had already concluded.
If you can use your hands, don't use your mouth.
"Stinky man, take this!"
Sandrone clenched her small pink fist and was about to punch Qin Yu.
The one standing before you is not that tiny automaton!
Then…
Her surprise attack failed.
It turned out Qin Yu had pinned her small head.
The petite girl flapped her small hands, unable to reach him.
"My partner…!"
Sandrone narrowed her eyes and raised her small face.
This kind of bullying based on height was cheating, a foul play!
Qin Yu ignored the threatening gaze and sneered,
"Is that all the Harbingers have?"
"My partner, do you even understand romance!"
"You understand romance?" Qin Yu expressed doubt.
"You!"
After another round of debate…
Miss Romantic Sandrone once again emerged victorious.
Qin Yu didn't argue further and mused,
"This is still her illusion, isn't it?"
He looked around, finding himself in an unknown desert.
The thick black fog in the distance caught his attention.
This ancient malice felt very unpleasant.
"That's right, this is an illusion."
Beside him, Sandrone spun gently.
"With the help of Sister Columbina's power, I can appear before you."
This was also why she didn't need her wheelchair at the moment.
"So, neither you nor Columbina's main body are here."
Qin Yu's brows furrowed upon hearing this, his expression turning grim.
Recalling the song from just now, he couldn't help but shake his head.
Struggling with Columbina mentally was not a pleasant memory.
And he inexplicably gained a secret between them…
"My partner, are you feeling unwell?"
Sandrone blinked, feigning concern.
"Did Sister Columbina beat you up?"
The girl revealed her true desire to see some drama.
"?"
Qin Yu's face darkened at her words.
Saying it so lightly, did he have no pride?
Besides, he hadn't suffered any loss in the previous test.
"Oh right, Sister Columbina is helping you."
Sandrone remembered something and poked Qin Yu's face.
Seeing that Qin Yu didn't dodge, the corners of her lips curved upwards.
Having won the debate again, she could poke him however she pleased.
"Helping me? My consciousness is…"
Qin Yu's head throbbed as he remembered the feeling of resisting the song.
"Became a little stronger, didn't it?"
Qin Yu was slightly stunned. In his silence, he re-examined himself.
The improvement in his mental consciousness was subtle.
But it was clear that his control over his body had advanced further.
He looked at Sandrone and mused,
"I have indeed become stronger. What exactly does she want to do."
"What to do, what to do…"
Sandrone raised her hand and tapped Qin Yu's head, frowning,
"You don't understand Sister Columbina's ideals."
"Can't you think of it in a good way?"
"…"
Qin Yu remained silent for a moment. This time, he didn't object.
If the memories of world destruction he had seen were true…
"She wants to ensure you won't be corrupted by the resentment of the gods here."
Sandrone stopped beating around the bush and explained.
"God's resentment?"
Qin Yu looked towards the dark fog in the distance.
He recalled the girl who played the strings, pure as an angel.
So that was the purpose of the song.
"Do you want to go take a look there?"
Sandrone blinked and said softly.
"Why is there god's resentment in a dream?"
Qin Yu asked.
"That's an experiment by the Fatui Harbinger 'The Doctor'."
"Sister Columbina is also here to deal with this matter."
They stared at each other in silence for a long time.
"You said you would tell me your story."
Qin Yu said softly.
"Is that important?"
Sandrone propped her chin, her smile playful.
She extended a finger, intending to poke Qin Yu.
But he frowned and dodged.
"I'm serious, it's very important."
Qin Yu pondered for a moment and nodded gently.
The information about god-creation that Sandrone revealed was intriguing.
As were Columbina's dreams that he had witnessed.
There must be different factions within the Fatui.
These two women were definitely connected.
The method of creating gods… the Harbingers collecting Gnosis…
Vaguely, Qin Yu felt he had grasped something, but he still lacked key information.
He needed to continue exploring to know more.
"Eh..."
Sandrone felt a hint of disappointment.
Is it just for that?
"And that person who wants to hunt you."
Sensing the girl's disappointed gaze, Qin Yu added instinctively.
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
"What about him?"
Sandrone blinked and pressed for an answer.
Qin Yu remained silent, not wanting to speak.
"Hurry up!"
Sandrone poked Qin Yu again.
"I didn't like him, and he caused you, this trouble, for me."
Qin Yu clicked his tongue, his tone a little unnatural.
Upon hearing this, Sandrone's beautiful eyes curved.
Something was shining in her attractive sapphire-blue eyes.
Her extended hand also gently rested on Qin Yu's body.
She directly grabbed his collar tightly.
Qin Yu didn't know why, but this time he couldn't dodge.
"My partner, what are you dodging from?"
Sandrone slightly raised her pretty face and leaned closer to him.
The little joy of a girl couldn't be hidden.
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"I'm not dodging."
"You are dodging."
The girl, holding Qin Yu, didn't argue logically.
Occasional petulance was a privilege of being a partner.
A privilege exclusively for Qin Yu.
"…"
Seeing Qin Yu fall silent, Sandrone's lips curved upwards.
Observing his various reactions was also the girl's newly acquired hobby.
"Let's go, we'll talk on the way."
"Only the two of us."
Sandrone suddenly moved away from Qin Yu and said softly.
"Okay, let's go."
Qin Yu nodded and was about to leave.
Suddenly, the girl behind him stomped her foot.
"My partner, have you forgotten something?"
Qin Yu stopped and looked at the girl who was frowning with a delicate expression.
You acted well, but don't act anymore.
"What is it?"
"You suddenly stopped walking."
"?"
Qin Yu's gaze was strange as he looked Sandrone up and down.
The girl clasped her hands behind her back and tilted her face up with righteous indignation.
It was as if telling Qin Yu to handle it himself.
"You can drag me along."
"No."
Sandrone turned her face away, refusing.
Qin Yu: "?"
She just smiled, she definitely smiled!
Qin Yu, not believing it, said, "I'll pull you along."
Sandrone lifted her snow-white chin and snorted lightly.
"My partner, carry me on your back."
"You…!"
"Hurry up."
…
"Come on up."
Qin Yu half-crouched and said softly.
The next moment, a light and warm embrace wrapped around him from behind.
Sandrone lunged.
"My partner, you can do it!"
"Cough cough, don't choke my neck!"
After a bit of chaos, they officially set off.
Sandrone settled down, leaning quietly on Qin Yu's back.
"Let's go."
"Mmm."
The girl rested her chin gently on Qin Yu's shoulder.
She gazed at Qin Yu's profile, her lips curved upwards.
This warmth was so reassuring.
"Hey, my partner."
"I have a little secret I want to tell you."
The girl swayed her little feet in mid-air, mysteriously.
"Can you be good, what is it?"
Qin Yu, carrying Sandrone on his back, said softly.
"Thank you for your concern just now."
The clear voice whispered into his ear.
Qin Yu nodded silently.
The girl's hair scattered behind him, tickling him.
He wasn't sure if it was intentional…
Walking like this didn't feel bad either.
"There's one more thing," Sandrone continued.
"What."
"If you want to help me, you need to kill someone here."
Her sweet voice uttered chilling words.
"Kill."
Qin Yu nodded, not reacting much.
Sandrone's lips curved into a pleased arc.
"Don't you want to know who it is?"
"Go on."
"A Fatui operative."
"Just a Fatui operative."
"And a Harbinger..."
"?"
Qin Yu stopped walking.
He suddenly realized something was wrong.
"The second seat, 'The Doctor'..."
"??"