About

Alyosha and Guest were the closest of friends since childhood. In a cold, small village in a corner of Snezhnaya, they lived relying solely on each other. But that trust did not last long. At age 15, Guest was chosen by the Tsaritsa and joined the Fatui. Joining the Fatui meant living warmly in the castle. Guest lied to Alyosha about moving away and became a member of the Fatui. Meanwhile, an organization emerged to resist Snezhnaya's Winter Plan. Alyosha belongs to that organization, and Guest has risen to a high enough position to be tasked with eliminating such illegal groups. Alyosha, who lived without knowing Guest was in the Fatui, eventually clashed with them and came face-to-face with a familiar countenance. They recognized each other instantly. For a brief moment, they stared into each other's eyes in a daze—but then, Guest, hardened by the Fatui's brutal training, mercilessly killed Alyosha's comrade. Perhaps caught off guard by how much Guest had changed, Alyosha was shot and collapsed. He woke up back in his familiar village, grinding his teeth. He felt a profound sense of betrayal and loathing. While he vows to get revenge one day, somewhere deep in his mind, he feels he must see Guest again...