Genshin Impact: Funina's Official Pastry Chef

Chang Ming had no idea that he was being targeted by the person he had previously considered an enemy.

For him now...the important thing is how to completely control the negotiations with the Fatui in the afternoon at his own pace.

Although the Fatui will definitely pay a price in exchange for this chess piece emitting aqua blue light, if they want to gain greater benefits... Chang Ming will have to spend some time talking.

Of course, he also had to take precautions against Alechino. After all... these guys who played with intelligence were not good people.

......

As time passed, Chang Ming saw Alechino as promised in the reception room.

Looking at the elegant figure sitting down, Chang Ming smiled slightly and said:

"Hello again, Madam Servant. I hope that this time... our negotiation on the Heart of God can be more "normal."

Hearing this, Alechino raised her eyebrows slightly, as if savoring the meaning of the word "normal", and then spoke:

"Mr. Chang Ming, don't worry. Since Fontaine is willing to give up the Heart of God, the Fatui should also offer a suitable price."

Alechino smiled slightly, and then like a magic trick, he put a contract on the table and pushed it to Chang Ming.

"This is the condition set by the Northland Bank. If Fontaine hands over the Heart of God, the Fontaine branch of the Northland Bank will hand over 5% of its monthly profits as compensation."

"It is worth mentioning that the term of this contract is...permanent, which means that as long as the main industry of "Northland Bank" survives, this contract will remain valid."

Having said this, Alechino paused for a moment, then spoke:

"At the same time, in order to show our sincerity, the Fatui will withdraw most of its personnel within three days after the signing of this contract, leaving only a small number of debt collectors and wind servants to collect debts and contact other branches."

"Are you satisfied with this contract?"

Alechino has dealt with Chang Ming several times, and she knows very well what the regent cares about.

Under his leadership and negotiation skills, Fontaine has established deep cooperative relations with several other countries...

From this perspective, Mora is actually not important to Fontaine, and at this time, what they care about most should be "safety".

Although in the past the top fighting forces of Fontaine were only this regent and the chief judge, but no matter what... they all have a "God".

Regardless of whether she has power or not, Fontaine does have such a god, which has a certain deterrent effect in terms of diplomacy and defense.

And now, the only top combat force left in Fontaine is the strengthened Chang Ming and Villette. Without the deterrence of divine power... Fontaine will have to bear more pressure in diplomacy.

Of course, the source of this pressure can only be the winter solstice.

The relationship between Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma and Fontaine has become quite stable under Chang Ming's operation over the years. At least they will not take advantage of the disappearance of the gods.

As for Xumi, they are in a difficult situation themselves. Until now, they are still reconciling the internal affairs of the Church Order Institute and have no time to take care of the so-called diplomacy.

As for Nata...they were busy preparing for the grand competition and had no time to participate in this matter.

At this point, the only ones who can pose a threat to Fontaine are... the Fatui.

This is what Alechino considered. Instead of letting Chang Ming completely suppress the Fatui at the diplomatic level through various operations, it would be better for him to take a step back and gain more benefits.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Alechino's face.

She believed that Chang Ming would definitely not refuse such conditions.

Chang Ming looked at the contract in his hand, then looked up at Alechino who was smiling at him, and a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.

"You know you may not be able to defeat me, so you plan to retreat in order to advance... What a brilliant plan..."

Chang Ming smiled gently, then placed the contract on the table and said:

"It's a very sincere contract, but in my opinion... this sincerity is not enough to give up the Heart of God, which is of great commemorative significance to Fontaine."

"Madam Servant, as the executive officer of the Fatui... you should be well aware of how bad the Fatui's reputation is in the other six nations."

"I have no doubt that you will remove most of the fools, both in the open and in the dark.

Because this is based on the trust generated by the communication between you and me, and it is my trust in the owner of the name "Arecino."

"But... who can guarantee that they won't come back?"

Having said that, Chang Ming paused for a moment, then looked at the silver-haired woman in front of him with a half-smile, and said with a hint of sneer in his words:

"Besides, how would I know how many people are lurking in the dark?"

“How many people and arrangements are there that I, or Mo Mang Palace, don’t know about?”

"If you hadn't wanted to investigate Funina's condition that night, I would never have discovered the spies you had planted in Momang Palace."

"You and I are both smart people. I believe you can understand what I mean, Madam Servant. This request is not a heavy one compared to your loyalty to the Ice Queen."

After saying that, Chang Ming just smiled and looked at Alechino in front of him without saying a word.

In his opinion, if safety must be ensured... then it must be done to the end, and not wait until the last minute to give the Fatui a chance to counterattack.

Judging from the current situation, he will be away from Fontaine for a long time in the future, and he can't just leave all these problems to Villette to solve.

Although he also knew that the Fatui in the other six countries were like leeks in the field, as soon as one crop was cut, another crop would grow immediately, but...

He should at least cut the leeks cleanly to prevent them from becoming a disaster next time.

Looking at the smiling Chang Ming in front of her, Alechino narrowed her eyes slightly. After staring at each other for about thirty seconds...she sighed helplessly.

"In that case, I promise you in the name of "Alechino" that there will be no servants or debt collectors in Fontaine, but...Northern Bank needs the cooperation of Momang Palace to ensure the smooth progress of debt collection."

"For every debt collection, Mo Mang Palace will receive 5% of the interest on the recovered bonds as a reward. What do you think of this condition?"

Hearing this, Chang Ming showed a rather natural smile on his face, and then put the "hot potato" in his hand that was shining with aqua blue light on the table.

"In that case... then this is my sincerity."

"May we...have a pleasant cooperation."