Genshin Impact: I, the Winter Prince, reign supreme.

Genshin Impact: I, the Winter Prince, Reign Supreme Author: Dong Chen

Main characters: ["Su Yu", "Prince Zhidong"]?

Synopsis: Three years ago, Su Yu transmigrated to the continent of Teyvat, where he was hunted by the Heavenly Laws and rescued by the Ice Queen. Three years later, with his help, the Kingdom of Winter has become the most powerful nation among the seven kingdoms, and he has been granted the title of Prince of Winter, ranking above the eleventh Executor.

"I'm sorry to have made you bear the sorrow of the whole world with me."

"Since you can endure my bitter cold, you must all have burning desires in your hearts, right?"

"Then, burn the old world for me."

Empress of Winter: From this day forward, you are Prince of Winter!

Su Yu: Are you trying to make me a complete villain?

Chapter 1 Burn the Old World for Me

Winter Palace.

On the immortal throne forged from steel and dragon bones, the Ice Queen, crowned with a royal hat, looked down upon the assembled ministers who had come to pay homage, as if she were looking down upon the masses of this empire.

Her deep gaze had long lost its former kindness, replaced by endless indifference.

"I'm sorry to have made you bear the sorrow of the whole world with me."

"Since you can endure my bitter cold, you must all have burning desires in your hearts, right?"

"Then, burn the old world for me."

A majestic voice echoed in the magnificent hall, like a divine oracle from heaven.

Before the steps of the throne, eleven of the most powerful figures, symbolizing this snow-covered kingdom, stood in a respectful row, heads held high, shouting.

"For the Empress!"

"For winter!"

"For glory!"

Led by the eleven executive officers of the Fools, the civil and military officials and guards present declared their absolute loyalty to Her Majesty the Empress with resounding slogans.

However, in such a solemn occasion, there was a discordant voice that sounded exceptionally clear.

"To... defy the laws of nature!"

The speaker was clearly a beat behind the others, yet his words seemed to possess a magical power, instantly silencing the magnificent hall.

All eyes turned to the man standing to the Queen's left, and all were filled with awe and respect.

On the continent of Teyvat, under the watchful eye of Heaven, the only person who dares to casually utter the words "defy Heaven" is His Highness the Prince of Winter.

He was the most powerful man in the country, a god of war who struck fear into the hearts of his enemies, and the most trusted and relied-upon minister of the Empress.

"Remember your mission. Now, all of you, step down." The Ice Queen waved her hand gently.

The Imperial Guards of the Winter Kingdom, armed with shields and spears, withdrew first along with the ministers and nobles, followed by the eleven executive officers. Everything appeared so orderly. In this hierarchical place, everyone was required to follow the rules, or rather, the discipline.

"Prince."

After everyone had dispersed, the Ice Queen spoke again.

If the eleven executives were still present, they would have been greatly shocked, because the usually aloof empress's tone contained an unusually gentle hint.

Apart from the Queen, no one knew anything about the prince's background or past. What was circulated outside was his great achievements—he successfully reformed the entire Zhidong Kingdom in just three short years.

Today, the military, economic, and technological strength of Zhidong Kingdom has increased several times compared to three years ago, making it the most powerful country in terms of comprehensive strength among the seven kingdoms. As a result, he was appointed by the Empress as the only non-royal prince in the history of Zhidong Kingdom.

This prince's name is Su Yu.

It's not hard to tell from the style of his name that he is not from Zhidong Kingdom, but a transmigrator from Blue Star.

Over the past three years, Su Yu, through the sign-in system, mastered power comparable to the Seven Gods with a mortal body, becoming virtually immortal. The system considered him to be among the strongest people in the world and thus left him.

During this time, he was not idle. Relying on the knowledge rewarded by the system, he assisted the Queen in governing the Winter Kingdom and won his current lofty position, second only to the Queen.

"His Majesty."

Despite his immense contributions and unparalleled combat prowess, Su Yu always maintained a humble and polite demeanor in front of the Empress. He had not forgotten that he had encountered a life-threatening crisis on his very first day after transmigrating.

The woman named Tenri, who forcibly separated the siblings Ying and Kong, is a maintainer with white hair. She attacks life forms from other worlds, and Su Yu, who transmigrated to the winter, naturally became her target.

The Ice Queen hoped to use the power of the transmigrator to fight against the laws of nature, but she also observed that the maintainer of the laws of nature was unstable. So she fought fiercely with him for several days before finally escaping back to Winter City with Su Yu.

After that battle, the Empress was seriously injured and has not yet recovered. Su Yu is not the kind of person who forgets kindness. The Empress risked her life to save him, so of course he should repay her. Therefore, everything he did for Zhi Dong was voluntary.

However, he seemed to have misjudged the situation, and unwittingly became a prince whose power and status were second only to the empress.

"You are an incarnation from another world. I did my best to save you back then because I believed you could lend me a hand, and you have not disappointed me. You are indeed a peerless genius. Those whom Heaven desires to kill will always be my friends."

Accustomed to centuries of coldness, the Ice Queen, who rarely smiled, suddenly broke into a slightly awkward smile. While she lacked the haughty pride and nobility of her former self, she gained a touch of womanly innocence.

The rosy face, concealed behind royal power, finally shed its disguise and revealed its most beautiful side. At this moment, only Su Yu could appreciate its captivating charm.

"Your Majesty, has anyone ever told you that when you smile, the whole world dims?"

The Ice Queen paused for a moment, it seemed that since becoming one of the Seven Rulers, apart from that wandering mortal from Liyue, no one had dared to comment on her appearance to her face for a long time.

She should have punished such an overstepping of bounds with swift and severe measures, but since the man before her was Su Yu, she could accept the praise with a clear conscience and experience the joy of male appreciation—even though in an era that rejects humanity and worships divinity, this is a kind of wear and tear.

"My prince possesses unparalleled talent and is adept at charming women. Now that he's reached marriageable age, he's truly a handful for me. There aren't many outstanding women in the Seven Kingdoms who are a good match for you, but I've recently found a few for you..."

Again.

Sometimes, Su Yu felt that the Ice Queen, like his mother, liked to urge him to get married.

Su Yu was already experienced in dealing with this kind of problem.

"Having seen Your Majesty's beauty, it's hard for any other woman to capture my heart. If Your Majesty insists on finding me a partner, I believe you are the most suitable candidate."

The only ones who can openly mock the Ice Queen are probably the rulers of the other six countries, and fortunately, Su Yu is now qualified as well.

The answer I received was still the same: "If justice has not been extinguished, how can I have a home?"

"Then I'll target your subordinates."

"Didn't you already start? But playing with a woman's heart is like playing with fire."

The warning couldn't be stronger.

"Your Majesty, you didn't call me in just to talk about my private life, did you?"

“Lately, I’ve been feeling anxious. The last time this happened was five hundred years ago, before the great war in Kanria broke out. I have a premonition that divine retribution is about to descend.”

Typically, when those in positions of power share their sense of crisis, it's not so much to seek comfort, but rather to hope that responsible individuals will step forward.

"Your Majesty, what do you need me to do?"

"I wish to appoint you as a special envoy to visit six countries and complete the collection of the Heart of God as soon as possible. Of course, this requires your consent."

In fact, the eleven executives of the Fools have been carrying out this plan, but due to its extreme difficulty, progress has been slow. Now that the Queen has lost patience with them, the job has naturally fallen to the most capable person.

"This is a tough job."

The Ice Queen's beautiful eyes sparkled as she comforted her:

"Didn't you just say that I am the most suitable partner? The sooner Heavenly Justice is eliminated, the sooner I will consider this matter."

Gathering all seven Hearts of God is the first and most important step in the Winter Kingdom's rebellion against the laws of nature.

The Queen's hint was quite obvious; even a pig would know what to do at this point.

Moreover, Su Yu and the Empress share common interests in defying the laws of nature, and can be said to be of one mind with the enemy.

"Your Majesty, I will depart tomorrow."

Her arm was lifted by the man before her, and when his warm lips landed on the back of her hand, the Empress's lips curled into a smile again as she gazed at him with doting affection.

"You're like a child who never grows up."

Chapter 2 Songs and Children

Compared to the blizzards of winter in the Land of the Dead, the cold of Longji Snow Mountain is like paradise on earth.

In such extreme weather, people often hear ethereal songs. For many years, it is those songs that have dispelled the bitterness in the hearts of the people during the winter, given them spiritual comfort, and inspired the fighting spirit of this nation.

Some say she is a member of the Queen's household, while others say she is a bard from Sky Island. There are many different opinions about the singer's identity, and everyone has their own guesses. However, one thing is certain: everyone loves the singer very much, and their affection for her is second only to that for His Highness the Prince.

The ethereal singing voice seems to always be the same, yet everyone can hear different emotions and feelings, and gain extraordinary spiritual strength from it.

After spending a tender moment with the Empress, Su Yu left the Winter Palace. Strictly speaking, he was "driven" out by the Empress. According to her, the longer Su Yu stayed by her side, the more chaotic her heart would become.

As the wind and snow howled past, Su Yu also heard the ethereal singing voice.

Hmm, this time it's... sadness?

Just as he was savoring the emotions in the song, light footsteps echoed through the snow. Then, a languid woman with waist-length hair and downcast eyes draped a beautifully crafted cloak over Su Yu's shoulders.

Her delicate skin was paler than snowflakes, her six-winged headdress danced in the wind, and her eyes, hidden beneath her veil, were tightly closed, adding to her profound mystery, as if she harbored a great secret, waiting for curious people to explore it.

An ethereal melody was being softly hummed from the pale woman's lips.

Su Yu habitually cupped those slender hands in her hands and blew on them, finally warming the icy little hands.

"Columbia, are you alright?"

"Your Highness, it's been a long time since you've come to hear me sing."

The girl, who ranked third among the Fools, had a resentful expression on her face at this moment.

Su Yu smiled helplessly.

I clearly went to listen to it just the day before yesterday and even drank a pot of tea. How can I wrong someone?

This girl is getting more and more clingy, but he can understand how girls feel.

Are you worried that if I leave the Kingdom of Winter, no one will listen to your singing anymore?

The obedient young girl nodded gently, then shook her head.

"The celestial song, loneliness is its eternal keynote. Countless cold nights, I have long since grown accustomed to the solitude. Your Highness, go and fulfill the mission His Majesty has entrusted to you, I will pray fervently for you in the church."

This little girl is still so stubborn; even her farewells sound so stiff.