In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

"—!"

Rhodes' ominous premonition came true.

Wendy was really using such a divine heart to exchange for favors, so that she couldn't take advantage of the situation regarding the dragon plague.

The key point is that once you get the Heart of God, you can't give it back.

In other words, I simply cannot refuse to owe someone a favor.

Feeling a growing sense that he was being manipulated, Rhodes asked with a headache, "Aren't you afraid that I'll take your Heart of God and run away back to Sumeru without doing anything?"

"Hey."

Wendy laughed smugly: "How could someone that Buyer has his eye on possibly resort to such shameless tactics?"

"Moreover."

As he spoke, he leaned closer to Rhodes, chuckling, "I trust you so much, you certainly won't let me down, right?"

Looking at his harmless smile.

do not know why.

Rod shuddered for no apparent reason.

really.

Fairy tales are all lies.

Wendy is not some naive, innocent girl who can be cheerful even after someone has ripped her heart out.

He is a god, a god who won the war against demons and lived for over two thousand years. Even if he is very close to humans, it doesn't mean he will unconditionally trust them.

The reason he was willing to so easily hand over the Heart of God to me was...

It's not just because the World Tree needs this Heart of God to be saved.

Another reason is that, within Mondstadt, no matter how much he tries to act, he can't escape his grasp. In the meantime, he can also bring back a powerful fighter for the manpower-starved Knights of Favonius.

"They've walked right into a trap."

Holding the Heart of God in his hand, Rhodes muttered to himself with a bitter expression.

(End of this chapter)

165. Chapter 159 Wendy's Little Plan

Chapter 159 Wendy's Little Plan

After completing the 'transaction' for the Heart of God in a way that was practically free, Wendy's smile became even brighter than before.

I can tell.

He was really happy.

As for what Rhodes was really thinking, his reaction was to raise his glass high and laugh heartily, as if the two were true drinking buddies: "Happy cooperation!"

Despite wanting to curse, Rod listlessly raised his glass and replied, "It was a pleasure working with you."

"Hey, don't make that face."

"See, you're satisfied, and I'm satisfied too. It's a win-win situation, a win-win situation!"

Despite having lost the Heart of God himself, Wendy was comforting the gloomy Rhodes, patting his shoulder forcefully and saying, "However, since I have lost my symbol as a god, I am now powerless to protect myself. I'll have to rely on you to protect me from now on."

"."

Rhodes stared speechlessly at Wendy, who was trying to take advantage of him, and grinned, saying, "You're the Wind God, and I'm the Wind God?"

"Nobody!"

"Right now, it's just Wendy and Rod, two good friends, haha~~~"

Wendy continued to boast shamelessly, showing no awareness whatsoever that she was a god.

"you are vicious."

Having said all that, Rhodes had no choice but to accept Wendy's attempt to extort him, and could only silently accept becoming the Wind God's 'bodyguard'.

As for who is protecting whom, that's hard to say.

The wine in the glass was drunk again.

This not-so-happy gathering of "drinking buddies" for Rhodes came to an end.

Step out of the gifts of angels.

The thought of being treated to drinks, meals, and lodging by others made Wendy's steps lighter as she followed Rod back to his rented two-story house.

As soon as I walked in the door.

Wendy glanced around and her eyes lit up. With a "Wow!" she rushed to the small wine cabinet on the first floor and began to read out the vintage and type of each bottle as if she knew them by heart.

These are decorations left here by the landlord.

When signing a rental agreement.

The landlord said so.

If these drinks are consumed, you will need to pay extra.

"This wine costs extra."

Rhodes tried to stop Wendy from uncorking the wine.

However, he was too late in speaking.

Wendy started showing off, downing a 500ml bottle of dandelion wine in just a few minutes.

Having already drunk quite a bit of wine at Angel's Gift, this next bottle made his eyes glaze over and his steps become unsteady.

Do you have any apples?

Despite being clearly intoxicated, he didn't pass out; instead, he asked Rodso for his favorite apple.

"Only apple wine."

Rod replied irritably.

This is the truth.

He hadn't expected Wendy to come back with him, so he hadn't prepared anything. In this temporary rented house, there was only half a bottle of non-alcoholic beverage that he had bought that afternoon to quench his thirst.

"It's okay, I, I have it."

In front of Rhodes, Wendy pulled a bright red apple out of her pocket, wiped it a couple of times, and then started crunching it down in big bites.

This action was so convincing that Rod's lips twitched, and he felt an urge to punch someone.

Considering that Wendy is the Wind God, and his chances of winning are practically zero, he could only grit his teeth and say.

"You have it yourself, why are you asking me for it?"

"I forgot just now."

"You have such a good memory."

"Hey, thanks for the compliment."

Am I praising you?

Rod was discouraged by Wendy's shamelessness and pointed weakly to the stairs, saying, "There's a bed in the study upstairs. You can sleep there tonight."

Arrange the room assignments for the two people.

Rod ignored Wendy and went upstairs.

However, before going up, he reminded everyone, "Drink less alcohol, we have important business to attend to tomorrow."

"Don't worry, don't worry."

Wendy waved casually, but her other hand had already reached for another bottle of wine.

"Ugh--"

Unable to control him, Rod went upstairs by himself, closed the door, and lay down without even taking off his clothes.

This sleep.

Rhodes was sleeping soundly.

He didn't open his eyes until the next day when the timer on the Void Terminal woke him up.

I was dazed for a little while.

He sat bolt upright, looking on in surprise, and exclaimed, "How could I have been sleeping so soundly?!"

Rod has always been a light sleeper and can be woken up by the slightest noise.

This habit was formed during my time living outdoors in the desert.

Even after he moved to the safe village of Aru, he still couldn't get rid of this habit of not sleeping well.

Only in Nasita's dream world could he truly relax.

But last night he actually slept very little and was completely unconscious?

at this time.

Rhodes heard a murmur coming from below his feet.

"Mmm, mmm, such a crisp apple, so delicious."

It's Wendy's voice.

But the sound didn't come from the bed.

Rod turned his head and looked over.

Wendy, who should have been sleeping in the study, was lying sprawled on the floor, drool still around his mouth. Two empty bottles lay beside him, and the strong smell of alcohol wafted out as he talked in his sleep.

"Who's whose bodyguard is this?"

Rod's lips twitched slightly, then he sighed.

He probably knows why he can sleep so soundly now.