Variations on Belyi and Chernyi (Quest)
Last updated 2026-09-04
Variations on Belyi and Chernyi is a World Quest in The Korolevskiy Theater, Snezhnaya.
Steps
- Go to the Korolevskiy Theater
- Start planning the schedule
- Complete all scheduled items
- (If the theater performance was unsuccessful)
- Restart schedule planning[Note 1]
Dialogue
Quest DescriptionA ballet named "The Black Snow Swan" is becoming the center of attention. Yet, strange sounds of conversation drift through The Korolevskiy Theater's walls...
- (Approach the marker in the Korolevskiy Theater)
- Paimon: Ooh, see that poster over there? Looks like the Korolevskiy Troupe is putting on a new ballet!
- Paimon: "Black Snow Swan"...? Huh. That's an interesting name. Aren't Snow Swans usually white?
- Paimon: Looks like the person playing the lead is...
- Vodyanitsa: Please come to your senses, Miss Odette. There's no way you can get all this done in time.
- Paimon: That's Vodyanitsa's voice, isn't it? Sounds like it came from over there.
- Vodyanitsa: The premiere is only two weeks away. Why are you still taking on Fatui missions? What about the rehearsals or the meet-and-greets here at the theater?
- Odette: I doubt either of those will take up the whole day, and even if they do, there's still time at night.
- Vodyanitsa: You mean when you're supposed to be eating dinner or sleeping? Which one are you planning to skip this time?
- Odette: Neither. I made this decision based on objective knowledge of my own abilities, not—
- Paimon: Oh, um, sorry! We didn't mean to eavesdrop. It's just, things sounded a little heated over here, so we came to check.
- Vodyanitsa: (Traveler) and Paimon! Perfect timing! Help me talk some sense into Odette, please.
What's going on?- Odette: Nothing.
- Vodyanitsa: Uh huh, right. Just our prima ballerina running herself into the ground again! You saw the poster outside, right? Odette's starring in the "Black Snow Swan" in two weeks.
- Vodyanitsa: And let me tell you, this ballet is a real test of a dancer's technical skill and their emotional understanding of the character.
- Vodyanitsa: But just as rehearsal time's getting tight, Odette's gone and accepted a monster-slaying mission from the Fatui.
- Vodyanitsa: Who knows how long that's gonna take? It's not like monster-hunting is a walk in the park either! What if this causes problems during the final performance, and people start sending complaints to the Theater?
- Paimon: Huh, could you explain the situation to the Fatui, maybe? Just say you didn't know how tight the rehearsal schedule was gonna get.
- Odette: You misunderstand. I applied to work with the Fatui with full knowledge of said schedule.
- Paimon: Huh!? Why would you do that?
- Odette: ...
- (Traveler): (Doesn't seem like she really wants to talk about it...)
- Odette: All that matters is that I'm confident I can do both.
- Vodyanitsa: *sigh*... Forget it. You win. But if someone comes looking for you, and you're nowhere to be found... I'm not covering for you this time.
- Since Odette's mind is made up...
- Maybe it's better to think about how we can help instead...
- Paimon: Yeah, we know you're just looking out for her, Vodyanitsa, but it seems like she's got her heart set on doing both...
- Vodyanitsa: I knew it was a lost cause... Just do me a favor and at least let someone else help manage your schedule, okay, Odette?
- Odette: I can do that on my—
- Vodyanitsa: What was that?
- Odette: ...Alright.[Note 2]
- Odette: ...
- (Traveler): (She's staring at me...)
- Well, if there's no objection...
- I suppose I can help...
- Odette: Very well.
- Paimon: That was quick!
- Odette: We already know (he/
she)'s trustworthy from back when we were trapped in the Theater.[Note 3] - Odette: Besides, (he/
she)'s dealt with many Harbingers and is familiar with how the Fatui operate. I'm sure (he/ she)'s up to the task. - Vodyanitsa: Hmph...
- (Traveler): (Now Vodyanitsa is staring at me...?)
- Vodyanitsa: You picked (Traveler) when I'm standing right here? We've known each other for way longer!
- Odette: That's true, and whether it's through the Theater or the Rokot you know I'm always happy to work with you.
- Odette: But if I left this up to you, you'd set aside too much time for rest... or drag me out to go shopping and buy snacks.
- Vodyanitsa: Well, that's because rest is a necessity.
- Odette: To you, everything is a "necessity."
- Vodyanitsa: Well, there are too many fun things worth trying in this world! I'm not just gonna let them pass me by!
- Odette: Are there? I never noticed.
- Vodyanitsa: Hmph, of course not. You never let your eyes stray from what's right in front of you.
- Odette: It's only natural for one's eyes to stare straight ahead.
- Vodyanitsa: And that is why friends are so important. Each friend is like an extra pair of eyes.
- Vodyanitsa: So, she's all yours, (Traveler) and Paimon! I trust your "vision," hehe.
- We've got this.
- We'll make sure the proper arrangements are made.
- Vodyanitsa: Good. Then, since you've agreed to put (Traveler) in charge of your schedule, you better listen to (him/
her) and follow it, Odette! - Odette: Okay, I promise.
- Vodyanitsa: Hmph... that's more like it. Alright, it's all up to you then. The schedule planner is over there, so fill it out whenever you're ready.
- Vodyanitsa: Remember, the premiere for the Black Snow Swan is in two weeks.
- Odette: The Fatui mission assessment is in one week, so do factor that in as well.
- Paimon: Okay! Leave it to us!
- Paimon: Wait a second... does this make us your managers for the next two weeks?
- Odette: Hm, I suppose. Here's to the start of a successful working relationship, then.
- (Talk to Vodyanitsa or Odette, optional)
- Vodyanitsa: I'm leaving Odette in your hands, okay? Try to keep a close eye on her and don't let her wear herself out.
- Odette: The schedule planner is right over there. I'll be relying on you these next two weeks.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Variations on Belyi and Chernyi | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 白与黑的变奏舞 Bái yǔ Hēi de Biànzòuwǔ | Variation Dance of White and Black |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 白與黑的變奏舞 Bái yǔ Hēi de Biànzòuwǔ | |
| Japanese | 白と黒のヴァリエーション Shiro to Kuro no Varieeshon | Variation of White and Black |
| Korean | 흑백의 변주곡 Heukbaegui Byeonjugok | |
| Spanish | Variación blanquinegra | |
| French | Variations sur blanc et noir | Variations on White and Black |
| Russian | Вариации Белого и Чёрного Variatsii Belogo i Chyornogo | |
| Thai | ระบำแปรทำนองขาวและดำ | |
| Vietnamese | Vũ Điệu Biến Tấu Trắng Và Đen | |
| German | Variationen in Belyi und Chernyi | Variations in Belyi and Chernyi |
| Indonesian | Variasi Belyi dan Chernyi | |
| Portuguese | Variações sobre Belyi e Chernyi | |
| Turkish | Belyi ve Chernyi Üzerine Çeşitlemeler | |
| Italian | Variazioni su Belyi e Chernyi |
Notes
Change History
Released in Version 7.0