Mr. Pantalone has no crazy plans today.

Their figures traversed every corner of the Teyvat continent, demonstrating the authority of Winter and the will of the Executor and the Ice Queen, crushing and destroying all enemies that stood in their way.

Even those figures from the distant Silver Snow Country who were enemies of the entire world and called themselves fools did not hesitate for a moment.

Just like the will they embody, they forge ahead for the lofty ideals of the Ice Queen, bringing the pale fire that burns everything to every corner of this world.

When the pale fire of destruction is ignited, it also signifies a continuation of the previous destruction.

The distortion of the world's "natural law" by the law of "imaginary numbers" also means that the barriers and boundaries of this world are weakening. The collapse of those boundaries also means that those dark nightmares will cross the boundaries, causing those dark monsters to reappear on this land.

A terrifying calamity began to sweep across the seven kingdoms of Teyvat, bringing once again the dark calamity and fear from the depths of darkness to this world that had been peaceful for thousands of years.

Even while in a deep slumber, the King of Wind of the mortal world was forced to awaken by the terrifying calamity.

It wasn't just the arrival of the dark calamity and the distortion of the world's 'natural law' by that unknown force, but also his realization that the grand symphony he had maintained for a thousand years, which had been blowing away snow and ice in the mortal world, had been forced to stop and blocked by the unknown force.

The wind and snow that swept across this land were brought back once more, covering the grasslands, once home to wind and poetry, with ice and snow.

At the same time that all of this was happening, the shadow from the snowy north also loomed over Mondstadt.

The mastermind behind all this came to this land, and his only purpose was to take something away.

On the plaza of the Thousand Winds Temple, the Wind King of the Mortal World gazed at the figure who was the mastermind and instigator behind all of this, and the one who had caused all of this.

A black-clad man, draped in a spotless robe that shimmered like silver stars, stood atop the frozen earth that should have been a verdant plain, gazing upon the wind god who ruled over this mortal land.

Even though he was all alone with no one else around, the mere presence of that figure exuded an unparalleled aura that made it impossible to ignore him once you saw him.

Even though he looked so ordinary, Barbatos still didn't consider him an insignificant figure.

Even though he hadn't been awakened from his slumber for long, he was aware of all the strange changes happening in the world, all stemming from the seemingly ordinary man before him who appeared to have no power whatsoever.

Or perhaps it is precisely because it looks so ordinary that it appears so extraordinary in this frozen world of ice and snow.

Because the fact that one can maintain such composure under such circumstances is precisely the most abnormal thing.

Under Barbatos's solemn gaze, the man dressed in a spotless robe as white as silver stars introduced himself to the Wind God, one of the seven rulers of the mortal world, before the Wind King who ruled over the world.

"Nice to meet you, or perhaps it's been a long time. As the King of Wind who rules the mortal world, or the God of Wind of the free city of Mondstadt, please allow me to introduce myself."

"My name is Pantalone, the ninth seat of the Fools' Executive, 'The Rich.' Please forgive this somewhat impolite meeting, esteemed Lord Barbatos, the Wind God."

The man, draped in a silver-starred cloak, gazed at the King of Wind in the mortal realm, introducing himself with a faint smile.

It was Pantalone, who traveled from the distant snow country to this land, who, after completing the remaining tasks, embarked on the mission to obtain the remaining "Heart of God".

And for other convenient handling, I chose to appear in Mondstadt.

And there they awaited the wind god who ruled Mondstadt, so that they might have a conversation with that earthly wind god.

Although he did not know the whereabouts of the wind god, he did not need to find out where the "wind" was.

He only needs to let the "wind" find him; as long as he appears here, the god of wind will surely appear here as well.

Therefore, Pantalone did not spend much time waiting for the arrival of the Wind God, just as he had expected, when his figure appeared here.

The Wind God also appeared here, and the meeting was as expected.

However, compared to Pantalone's composed and indifferent demeanor, Barbatos, the king of the winds who ruled the mortal world, did not appear to be so happy.

"The power you're hiding doesn't seem like that of someone who's only the ninth seat. The Fool of the Ice God came to Mondstadt and caused this result. I don't think this is anything to be happy about."

"Although I don't know what kind of plan the Fatui have devised that I don't know about, you've gone too far. If you go this far, even I will get angry."

"Can I interpret this as the will of the god you serve, the god of ice?"

Barbatos, with a cheerful voice and a smile, gazed at Pantalone.

The voice seemed incredibly light and cheerful, but Pantalone could hear the hidden anger in the words of this god of wind in the mortal realm, as well as the cold gaze beneath his hair.

However, Pantalone ignored the meaning revealed by the Wind God and simply smiled and said.

"My position as the ninth executive officer of the Fools is simply because I don't care much about the position itself, not because I intentionally did it or deliberately hid my strength."

"However, I must clarify one thing: everything you see does not come from the will of the god to whom I serve."

“Strictly speaking, everything you see is actually the result of my own planning. You can also understand all of this as being determined by my will.”

"Just as you see, the 'natural law' of this world is changing. Soon the throne of this world will be changed, and at that time the 'natural law' of this world will surely be rewritten by us."

"As the Wind King who rules the mortal world, you cannot be unaware of all this. The laws of this world are changing. I hope you can make the right choice and not ruin your own life."

Just as Pantalone said, shortly after he awoke, he realized that the 'natural law' of this world was being distorted by some force.

Although he didn't know exactly how the Fools had done it, it had indeed happened.

Under the influence of that power, not only were the laws of Teyvat distorted, but even the boundaries of Teyvat were dismantled, causing unpredictable changes to the world.

Seeing the slight change in Barbatos's expression, Pantalone's originally sharp words took a turn.

"In fact, my purpose in coming here is quite simple: I hope you will hand over the 'Heart of God' that you possess. If Lord Barbatos is willing to cooperate, then everything is negotiable."

“In this situation, I think you should be clear about the gap in strength between us. As a god who has given up ruling Mondstadt, even if you were to regain your former power and don the crown again, you would not be able to change anything.”

"The Heart of God" is the symbol and law of Teyvat held by "Tenri," who is the throne in the heavens. It is also the proof of the seven gods who rule the mortal world.

The existence of the "Heart of God" is another important tool needed in the great cause of the Fools to rebel against "divine justice".

Although much has changed and the purpose of collecting "Hearts of God" has evolved, this does not diminish the importance of collecting "Hearts of God" to the Fatui.