Meanwhile, Hans, who had taken a volunteer search party out to look for Anna, discovers Elsa's ice palace and manages to successfully capture her after a confrontation involving assassins sent by the Duke. Imprisoned back in Arendelle, he pleads with her to undo the winter, but Elsa admits she doesn't know how. Kristoff reunites Anna with Hans and departs. She explains he must kiss her or she'll die, but Hans refuses. He reveals he only pretended to love her to usurp Arendelle's throne, as he's too far back in line to ever have a chance at ruling his own kingdom. He locks Anna away, assumes control of Arendelle, and calls for Elsa's execution.