The Ice Queen's response obviously aroused Pantalone's curiosity, and his banker's instinct made him realize that Her Majesty, who has always been straightforward, was concealing what she knew.
But at this time, the Queen didn't seem to want to say any more. She turned her back to Pantalone, unbuttoned her plush cloak to keep out the cold, revealing her delicate white shoulders and thin suspender nightgown.
Seeing this, the big banker's pupils suddenly shrank, and then he pretended not to see anything, bowed his head and bowed before leaving.
He understood that Her Majesty the Queen had issued an order to expel guests, but Pan Fuguier's aroused curiosity obviously would not stop easily.
After leaving the Winter Palace, Pantalone did not immediately return to the North Country Bank. Instead, he went around to the city hall under Puccinella's jurisdiction, took the elevator specially designed for the travel of Fools executives, and came to an office door on the top floor.
Outside, I knocked lightly on the door.
"Come in."
What came from the room was not the cunning and smooth tone of the rooster, but the cold and deep voice of a middle-aged man.
Pantalone opened the door, and the winter sky was still filled with white snow. Even in the warm room, you could still hear the sound of the strong north wind beating on the windows. The fire was burning brightly in the fireplace inside, but outside it was white.
world.
Sitting in front of the office desk is Piero, the clown-clad [Harlequin].
The foolish general with a snow-white short beard raised his head and stared at Pantalone who stepped into the room with his cold starry eyes. The whole room was filled with the strong smell of steel and gun smoke, proving that Piero should have been there not long ago.
Return to the City Hall from the barracks.
As the executive who oversees almost all affairs of the Winter Kingdom, Piero did not hide in the Winter Kingdom like a rooster or a rich man. Instead, he took the time to travel around the Seven Kingdoms to recruit talents and carry out the orders of Her Majesty the Queen herself.
Secret mission.
Of course, Piero was willing to devote himself to the vision of the Winter Pole White Star, but it was not an easy task to control the overall situation of Zhidong's resistance while managing such a large organization as the Fools. Even "Rooster" Puccinella could do it.
Helping with the complicated official duties, Piero is still responsible for formulating the main direction of action for the Fools.
These extra paperwork often take up a lot of his time.
Of course, there are also some people who think that this is a characteristic of the clown's status below one person in the Winter Solstice Kingdom and above ten thousand people. After all, not everyone can have the honor of having full power to handle the affairs of the Solstice Kingdom.
Seeing Pantalone coming, the governor who was busy with official duties frowned and put down the documents in his hands, and patiently listened to Pantalone's oblique questions.
Considering that it was a rare field assignment for a big banker and the importance of Pantalone in the economy of the Winter Country, the Harlequin thought about it again and again and told the other party a story that had been completely lost and whose authenticity could not be determined.
Legend:
"In the ancient times of the Fire Sacrifice, when the Demonic War first started, Her Majesty the Queen was not yet born. The name of the Snow Kingdom was not "Winter", but "Saint Ortos City". The person who ruled this place was a man named [
The demon god of Chione."
"She came in a snowstorm and taught the human race to cultivate and build cities. However, she came down to the Kingdom of God and asked the sheltered humans to close the city gates, cut off contact with the outside world of Teyvat, and prohibited all residents in the city from speaking in languages.
."
"The city of Saint Ortos fell to her divine power, and even the dead returned to life, but remained silent."
The nights in the winter country are always cold, and even in a greenhouse built at a high cost, the cold feeling cannot be avoided. The branches of the plants by the office window are trembling, and the rustling sound is like a thin cough.
Pantalone sat down near the fireplace, rubbed the shining ring on her hand, and listened quietly to Piero's story.
"This rule lasted for ninety-eight years, and the whole city was filled with slow death, the intoxication of frost and the beauty of silence. But in the ninety-ninth year, a [Cry of Rebellion] was launched, and the rebels used the cry as a signal
Gathering together is intended to subvert the silence required by Chione."
"With human strength alone, there is no way to compete with Chione, so the rebels colluded with the guards to open the city gate and let in a young demon god riding a flaming horse."
"After a brief chaos, the rebels only saw the young man riding on horseback, pulling Chione's hair, and forcibly dragging her out of the city while she was still crying. From then on, no one saw Chione again.
Onye."
The clown's voice paused for a moment, as if to give Pantalone time to think.
The big banker certainly knew that in that wild era when demons and gods were fighting for faith, death might have been the most merciful way to end it. Pantalone didn't care what Chione went through after she was captured. After all, he is loyal to Her Majesty the Queen. No matter who the former ruler of Snow Country was, he is now dead.
"It's a pity that the rebels only gained the freedom to talk for a short time, because their betrayal attracted the god named [War]. In the summer of the second year after the rebellion was launched, they all died of regret and pain...
…”
"Mortals who murder gods ultimately bear the price of killing gods in another way."
Although he spoke words of regret, there was no trace of pity in the clown's tone, but endless sneer.
"Chione means "blizzard" in the ancient Solstice language. Although the history cannot be verified, many people believe that our Queen... was once the most innocent snowflake in the blizzard."
The legend told by Piero ended here, and after hearing the Harlequin's last words, Pantalone, who was sitting by the fire, opened her eyes wide in surprise, and the unique elegant smile at the corner of her mouth disappeared briefly, but soon returned to normal. The big banker also knows that the seven gods of the existing Teyvat continent have passed away, and many of the new gods have the same origin or twin relationship with the old gods. He never expected that the beloved Queen would also have such a past. The demon named war in the Harlequin's mouth is obviously the [Rebel God] Harpas he is about to visit.
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"Chione was dragged out of the city by her hair..."
Pantalone secretly compared the strength gap between the two demon gods and considered whether the legend used an exaggerated expression, but she was even more curious about what happened after Chione was dragged out of the city.
Why didn't Harpas directly kill Chione on the throne, but insisted on taking her out of the city?
Why does the demon god, whose power is war, cooperate with the rebels instead of directly leading his army to attack the city of Saint Ortos?
There are also hints from Her Majesty the Queen. What is the weird relationship between Her Majesty and the Demon God Harpas?
Pantalone already knows many secrets, but her doubts have not diminished by half, but instead continue to increase.
However, Piero didn't seem to want to explain any more. He put down the official document in his hand and looked up at Pantalone. His blue eyes shone slightly in the dark night wind and snow, and his pale star pupils seemed to be able to
Captivating people's hearts.
"Pantarone, you should know very well that instead of exploring things that have passed away, it is better to look for the light that has not yet emerged."
After hearing the commander's reminder, Pantalone knew that he had found out enough information, so he stood up and said goodbye, left the city hall, and walked into the white snow of winter wearing a large cloak.
Shortly after Pantalone left, the Harlequin drafted the last few official documents and passed them to the staff of the city hall. He left the city hall with a calm face and went to the next place where he was needed.
Before leaving, he glanced in the direction of Beiguo Bank.
Since the blood of our compatriots cannot be washed away, we simply become a "harlequin" who laughs at fate.
Since his talents and learning cannot compare with those of the "sages", he failed to win the favor of the previous king, and failed to prevent them from tearing apart the sarong of deep sin and invoking the wrath of gods, destruction and the frenzy of ignorance, then he simply became a clumsy person.
"Fool", loyal to His Majesty who understands his pain...
Proud comrades, hold on to the anger and eternal winter. Since we have all seen the absurdity and indifference of the world's laws, let's put on the mask of mocking the world and rewrite the laws of nature.