Behind-the-scenes video of the beginning of Honkai.

"Speak quickly, stop dawdling!"

"Okay, the Ice Queen is the Herrscher of Ice from the Fifth Honkai Impact, and like the First Herrscher, the Herrscher of Reason, she retained her humanity and became Welt Yang's successor. However, unfortunately, something happened later, and the Ice Queen's personality changed drastically. She defeated the former Anti-Entropy leader, Welt Yang, and obtained the Herrscher Core of the Herrscher of Reason."

"Afterwards, the original moderates, including Dr. Tesla, Dr. Einstein, and Dr. Iserly, were all frozen in ice. The original radicals also surrendered directly. After unifying Anti-Entropy, the Ice Queen renamed herself Winter and later established the Fools. After several years of development, Winter's strength became terrifying. A few months ago, Schicksal and the World Serpent joined forces to stop her. World Serpent Lord Kevin fought a great battle with the Ice Queen and was seriously injured. Only then did the battle end. However, according to the latest information, she should have recovered."

"That Ice Queen can actually fight Kevin to a standstill?!"

Others may not know Kevin's strength, but Mei, who has been to the Paradise of the Past, knows it very well. Even if they all attacked together, they might not be able to defeat Kevin alone. That Ice Queen actually has such strength! It's a good thing they didn't go there directly, or they would have been in big trouble.

"And you all know who that Ice Queen is, her name is Bronya Zaychek."

"This is impossible! How could Bronya..."

Bronya couldn't even maintain her expressionless demeanor when she heard Otto's words. Her eyes were filled with shock. She never dreamed that the Ice Queen was actually herself!

"Bronya is actually the Ice Queen? This is impossible. How could Bronya do such a thing?"

Even Kiana, who has always been at odds with Bronya, questioned her. Although they usually bickered, they were actually on good terms, and Kiana couldn't believe that Bronya would do such a thing.

"That's the truth. Bronya is the Ice Queen, the successor of Welt. I was quite surprised that she would do such a thing."

Otto remained unfazed by the doubts and continued to smile.

"I need to calm down. You guys continue your conversation."

Bronya was also in a bad mood after hearing the news and didn't want to hear any more information.

"Bronya! Mei, Jiuxiao, I'm going to comfort Bronya."

Kiana didn't want to see Otto, and since she wanted to comfort Bronya, she followed him.

"Hmm! You two... really!" Seeing the two leave the imaginary space, Mei shook her head helplessly, exchanged a glance with Jiuxiao, and then looked at Otto. "Then I will speak with Bishop Otto and talk about cooperation."

"Hmm, a collaboration?! I'm interested in hearing about it."

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Kiana: "It seems that the information that Bronya is a villain has had some impact on Bronya in the parallel world, and she is having some trouble coping with it."

Bronya: "Bronya's mental fortitude isn't that bad! It's probably just that the Bronya from the parallel universe just received this news, so she's bound to be a little upset. She'll probably be fine after a night."

Seele: "Seele believes that Bronya from the parallel world will definitely cheer up."

Bronya: "Thank you, Seele!"

Alicia (Memory): "Kevin, it seems you've finally met your match in the parallel world?"

Kevin: "Any Herrscher who can stand against me? I'll take action!"

Thousand Tribulations (Memory): "I never imagined the Herrscher from a parallel world would be this strong! I'm so curious about her strength. I really want to go out and fight her. I wonder what would happen if I crushed her bones and burned her soul to ashes!!!"

Velvi (Memory): "I wonder if we can find a way to arm Kevin from that Ice Queen. I'm really looking forward to it."

Kevin (Memory): "..."

Tartaglia: "That little girl is actually the Ice Queen in a parallel world. I really can't believe it. After all, Her Majesty the Queen doesn't look like that."

The woman said, "Perhaps she hasn't grown up yet; after all, the little girl still looks very young."

Ice God: "..."

"I agree."

After talking with Mei, Otto agreed to cooperate with them. After all, he and they had the same goal. Judging from the Ice Queen's movements, she would probably attack Schicksal even if he didn't fight her. It would be better to take action first and catch them off guard.

"Then goodbye, Bishop Otto, until another day!"

Mei and Jiuxiao also left the imaginary space. After a long time, the imaginary space that had enveloped the room was dispelled, and Otto returned to reality.

"Your Majesty Bishop!"

When Otto returned to reality, the Valkyrie squad guarding the Schicksal headquarters finally noticed the commotion and rushed into the room, where they found Otto bound hand and foot.

They were startled at first, but then they realized what was happening and helped Otto untie himself.

"Your Excellency, are you alright?"

Amber rushed over upon receiving the news, while Otto had already changed into new clothes.

Chapter 237 A Winter Night's Fool

"I'm fine, Amber. Go and inform the people at World Serpent and tell them to prepare. We need to discuss our cooperation."

"cooperate!?"

"That's right, it's about cooperation! There's one more thing: Amber, strengthen the security and surveillance at the Destiny headquarters. Although this time you didn't sense the strong people who came, I won't say anything, but this can't happen again!"

After all, it's no wonder Otto was furious that he, the Bishop of Destiny, had been kidnapped on his own turf!

"Yes, Your Excellency! I will go and give the order right away!"

Seeing that Otto was really angry this time, Amber hurriedly took her leave. Otto had no mood to sleep all night because of Kiana and the others, and worked until dawn.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, in Siberia.

This is a world covered in ice and snow, a silver-clad landscape that appears exceptionally clean and desolate as far as the eye can see.

Due to the geographical environment, most of the people living here wear large coats made of thick fur or cotton.

Although it looks a bit bulky, it doesn't affect the wearer's agility and speed.

At this moment, with the moon high in the sky and the outside temperature even colder.

As people and merchants chatted and traded in the city, the white mist they exhaled tried to add a touch of warmth to the cold air, but in an instant, it was helplessly assimilated into it.

The occasional sight of the Fools' Patrol on the street kept passersby from making any rash moves.

After the former leader of Anti-Entropy was overthrown by the Ice Queen and after winning the battle against Destiny, the new Anti-Entropy headquarters, or rather, Winter's End, was established on this cold land.

And in the highest, farthest, and most sacred place in this city, the Winter Palace was also built.

It is inhabited by the Ice Queen, whose supreme majesty is unmatched and whom no one dares to look directly at. In this region, the Ice Queen's will and authority are above all else.

Therefore, in order to prevent anyone from offending Her Majesty the Queen, her residence—the Winter Palace—was arranged by the Fools to be quite far from the city.

The Ice Queen, high above, is isolated from the mortal world.

At the edge of the city, those magnificent, cold, towering palaces concealed the noble figure of the Ice Queen in deep silence.

Then the camera shifts to a black background with snow falling.

As the girl hummed, a chessboard in dim lighting appeared on the screen.

The camera pans up, revealing the man sitting in front of the chessboard to be Piero, the clown and chief of the Fools.

“The wise think they know everything.”

"Only then did we understand the morality behind those foolish acts."

"In a battle, there are no such things as sacrificing pieces."

"Because for this game, checkmate is not the end!"

The scene shifts to a spacious, dark auditorium where the executors of the Fools are gathered.

However, two people were missing: Executive Officer Raiden Kōbō and Lady Rosalyn.

Meanwhile, the young executive officer, Columbia, was fast asleep, slumped over the table.

"We gather here today for a better tomorrow. Her Majesty the Queen's plan has now reached its final stage. The soldiers who have sacrificed their lives along the way deserve a half-day's break in remembrance."

The fifth seat of the Fools, the rooster Puchnera, who is also the mayor of the capital of the Winter Solstice Kingdom, ordered a half-day work stoppage.

"In just half a day... Everyone says that the Northern Bank is a place of blood, tears, and wailing, but Mayor, your values ​​are even more distorted than mine as a banker!"

Even the wealthy Pantalone shook his head at this, saying, "Your words are enough to make even a capitalist like me weep. You truly are worthy of being the mayor."

"For you wealthy businessmen and politicians who lack empathy and only know how to find excuses to hide in the depths of winter, if you can't do anything productive, then shut your mouths, or the children will cry."

At this moment, a woman who looked very much like Eurydice spoke up; she was none other than Arecino, the servant of the Fools' Executor.

"Hey, even I think this isn't the right place for 'fighting'."

Prince Tartaglia, who was nearly killed by Kiana, recovered after being given emergency treatment by the lady and naturally attended the meeting.

"Ridiculous and laughable. You, who were almost beaten to death, seem to have no right to talk here."

Sandonne, the Fools' Executor sitting atop a giant wooden puppet, mocked D'Artagnan, whom he disliked.

"Although D'Artagnan suffered a crushing defeat, they did manage to obtain some information about the Chaldea Masters, so let's not dwell on that. But what about D'Artagnan, Scaramucci, and Rosalind?"

Captain Capitano, whose face was obscured by his helmet, stepped in to stop Sandone and D'Artagnan from arguing and asked the Doctor, who was standing nearby, a question.

"Common sense dictates that 'divine knowledge' is sacred knowledge beyond the comprehension of reason, and that after conquering 'the gaze of God,' he will take a new step. Meanwhile, Lady Rosalind is now going to see Her Majesty the Queen."

Dr. Dotole, holding a test tube, answered the captain's question, at which point the clown Piero emerged from the shadows.

"The foolish charade of the night must end. You have no audience now. All the noble sacrifices will be etched upon the solid waters, enduring with the nation. Under the noble Ice Queen, we will seize the power of all beings, ascend the true throne of the sky, and transcend the end..."

Ying: "Are these all the Fatui Enforcers? They all seem so strong!"

Paimon: "Indeed, it seems we travelers need to be careful of these people in the future."

Wendy: "Even if they are not executives from a parallel world, the top three seats of the Fatui in our world possess power comparable to that of gods. You should be more careful in the future."

Ying: "Are the Fools that powerful?"

Diluc: "Tch, are they the executors of the Fatui?"

Kaeya: "You didn't go to Winterfell to fight these monsters, did you? How did you survive?"

Amber: "That Fatui Enforcer looks just like Yura. I was stunned when I saw him."

Yura: "Indeed, I feel the same way."

Arecino: "Maybe."

Kiana: "These Fatui members are all incredibly strong. How did Bronya from the parallel universe manage to recruit so many people as her subordinates?"

Bronya: "That's a parallel universe Bronya who's much better than you, you idiot Kiana. Most of the people in that White Bug Hotel seem like comedic characters to you."

Kiana: "Tch, what's so great about that? I'll have an awesome counterpart sooner or later!"

Mei: "Alright, alright, you two stop competing."