Holy Lord from Teyvat

Catherine: "Really... alive?"

Zheng Tian stretched out his right hand, palm facing up: "Give me your hand."

Although Catherine didn't know, she still stretched out her right hand and placed it on Zheng Tian's hand.

A blue light appeared from Zheng Tian's hand and then flashed across Catherine's body.

The power of the rat spell can turn stillness into movement and can make statues and the like come alive.

Zheng Tian retracted his right hand: "Okay, do you feel anything? Or, do you have any ideas?"

Catherine looked at her hands blankly, then looked at Zheng Tian: "I..."

After uttering the word "I", Catherine didn't say anything else. She just looked at herself blankly.

Zheng Tian observed Catherine and had some guesses in his mind: "She seems to be aware of her transformation from a non-living being to a living being. Interesting, you know, in the original book, the Lope statue that was brought to life by the rat spell didn't realize it until Xiaoyu pointed it out."

Zheng Tian sat on the table, supporting his head with one hand, watching quietly, without making a sound to wake Catherine from this state.

That is to say, it is still early and because of the dragon disaster, there are not many people on the street now. Otherwise, there might be news in the city in a few days that someone has approached Catherine.

After a long while, Catherine finally stopped and examined: "I seem to be alive."

Sure enough, she knew.

Zheng Tian: "Do you still remember the questions I asked you just now?"

Catherine: "Yes. But I have thoughts that I didn't have before."

Memory continuity? Is it because of the change in thoughts that I realized I had a life?

Zheng Tian: "How did you feel just now?"

Catherine: "I can't explain it. I just know that I have more ideas of my own than before. And your last question made me realize that I have my own life."

Zheng Tian: "Apart from that, there's nothing special or uncomfortable, right?"

Catherine: “No more.”

Catherine covered her chest with her right hand and said, "But it feels so good to be alive. Thank you for your gift. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Zheng Tian thought for a moment and answered the question: "A return gift? Actually, it was a sudden thought that gave you this gift, and I don't really want you to return the gift."

Catherine: "When you let me have life, I am no longer just a puppet of the Kingdom of Winter. I would rather live a real life with the thinking of Catherine as everyone knows. And as a human being, I want to repay you."

Zheng Tian: "What do you think?"

Catherine: "Yes, because my story is kept secret, everyone has always treated me as a real person. And..."

Catherine once again showed a confused look: "Although I am alive now, I don't know where I am. The one standing here now is not the original Catherine."

As a living being, can't I live like I did before as a receptionist at the Adventurer's Guild, and can't find my place in society?

Zheng Tian: "I was careless and caused you to have your own troubles."

Catherine: "Please don't say that. You gave me life. I am grateful to you for this great favor."

Zheng Tian: "Well, first of all, the current situation must be kept confidential."

Catherine: “Yes.”

Even if Zheng Tian didn't say it, she knew to keep it a secret. Otherwise, if the Fatui found out, wouldn't they capture her in minutes?

Zheng Tian: "Secondly, if you are willing, you can be my insider and help me keep an eye on the intelligence of the Fatui."

Catherine: “Yes.”

Zheng Tian: "You don't need to take the initiative to collect information. Just continue your work as the receptionist of the Adventurer's Association. The information will come as it comes."

Catherine: "Let it be? Okay."

Zheng Tian: "In the future, other people from our side may come to you for information. We will give you an internal code name, Pinocchio."

Catherine: "I see. So, what should I call you?"

Zheng Tian: "My code name is Shendu. Our organization's name is Black Hand. Remember to keep these secrets and don't leak them out."

Catherine: “…Yes.”

Why does it seem like a last-minute decision? The new boss seems unreliable.

Zheng Tian stood up, looking very relaxed, and said to Catherine with a smile: "Okay, I don't have so many requirements. If you don't want to do it anymore, you can quit at any time, just don't tell anyone about it. Relax and live your life well."

After saying that, Zheng Tian turned around and left.

Catherine stared at Zheng Tian in a daze, with complicated thoughts in her mind.

The information is up to you, you can quit at any time, just relax… There is no intention to tie her down at all, so that she can live for herself.

A smile suddenly broke out on Catherine's face, and she said softly, "Thank you."

……

Zheng Tian walked out of Mond City, intending to go out for a walk.

What happened to Catherine was just a sudden idea, and letting her be an insider was just a casual move.

It would be best if he could provide information, so that he could have some fun. If he couldn't, that was fine, and he could even leave the newly formed Teyvat Black Hand.

"Since you have life, live it to the fullest."

Zheng Tian was very easy-going, and even Walon got along well with him, so much so that after getting the treasure, he was willing to continue working for him, but he had some complaints about his soft-hearted orders. The uncle and nephew had caused him to lose a lot of money.

After leaving Mondstadt, Zheng Tian pondered for a moment: "Why not go to the Whispering Forest, or go to the Wolf Territory to meet the North Wind Wolf King."

"Zheng Tian! Wait for me!"

Amber's voice came from behind, and Zheng Tian turned his head to look.

Amber, who looked a little tired, trotted over to Zheng Tian and said, "Good morning, Zheng Tian. Are you going out of town?"

Zheng Tian: "Yes, I plan to go shopping and take a good look at Mond."

Amber sighed, "It's a pity that there isn't much good weather in this area at this time, otherwise I could take you around."

With Zheng Tian's ability, he doesn't need to worry about safety issues.

Zheng Tian: "Are you going out of town to do a mission?"

Amber: "Well, recently the monsters in the wild have been approaching the city. Most of my recent tasks are to clear out the nearby monster camps."

Zheng Tian: "You came back so late yesterday, aren't you tired?"

Amber avoided his gaze a little: "I'm not tired."

Zheng Tian: Stare~

Do you really think I can't see?

Amber: "Well, I'm a little sleepy. I slept too late last night."

Although she was really sleepy last night, she still didn't sleep well.

Zheng Tian sighed: "So you might as well take a leave and have a good rest."

Amber shook her head and said, "No, monsters don't take holidays. Besides, I'm just a little sleepy, it's not a big deal. I'm the scout knight Amber."

Zheng Tian stopped trying to persuade him: "Where are you going this time?"

Amber pointed northeast, "To the Whispering Forest."

Zheng Tian turned around and walked onto the bridge first: "Let's go together."

Amber was stunned for a moment, then followed up: "What?"

Zheng Tian: "Didn't I say I was going to take a walk? I'm going to the Whispering Forest to take a look, so I can help you. A bunch of monsters getting in the way will disturb the mood of tourists."

Amber: "Is that so? Thank you Zheng Tian, ​​then let's fight together."

Zheng Tian: "I'm reminding you in advance, be mentally prepared, don't get scared later."

Amber immediately perked up: "Are you going to show off your other special abilities?"

Zheng Tian: "No, I plan to let the black shadow ninjas do it. In fact, with them around, you might be free."