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——Darius' POV——
[BLACK]
No matter the day, the words "I love you" were always empty.
[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]
The emperor sat upon the throne, eyes empty and saliva dripping from his mouth, as he stared off into space.
Darius: Hello? World to the emperor?
German emperor: Ugh…ah…
Darius: Maybe I went too far? (´• ◡ •`)
I placed my hand on the emperor's shoulder, to which he quite literally jumped up and gritted his teeth.
German emperor: I'm sorr…please, stop already…
Darius: Ahh, what a relief. And here I thought the torture went and broke your mind too.
Darius: It would sure spell out trouble if you couldn't even speak anymore.
Darius: Because I'll need you to protect that throne thoroughly while I'm not around.
——Narration——
[GERMANY - DARK THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]
When I cracked down on the nobles who opposed the reconciliation with England and ruled them over with fear, they did as they were told, just like that.
(And by that I mean I just showed them those miserable corpses of those who rebelled and told them, "This may or may not be you too.")
But it was more than enough against those humans who cared only for themselves.
Though they had come to gauge my mood, it would be bothersome if they acted up again,
so I thought to destroy any possibility of it altogether…and ended up killing around half of them.
[GERMANY - BURNING BARREN WARLAND - DAWN]
Last week, I killed every single one who was involved in the assassination plot against me and burned all the corpses in what remained of a battlefield.
(That sure stank…)
When human bodies burnt, they gave off a rather unique smell.
Maybe because so much blood had been shed here, so the scent of death mixed with the earth,
but it stank so bad I could hardly bear it, and after watching the mountain of corpses burn down I returned as quickly as I could.
——End narration——
[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]
After that, to tie up any loose ends, I held around a week-long torture session with the emperor.
I beat it into his skull to never again rebel against me, and that I was above him.
Darius: You can't even sleep at night without my predictions, and yet to think you'd try to kill me off.
Darius: Now who might've put that idea in that little head of yours? Ahh, no need to answer me. I already know the answer.
Darius: I take it you've got wind of the revolt that happened in France and got scared, didn't you?
Darius: "Who knows when I'll be next? The throne I've kept might get taken away." Is that right?
As I murmured these words in the emperor's ear, all the blood drained from his face.
Darius: Cursed ones are a danger. They shouldn't be left alive.
Darius: You've ended up thinking this way, right? I get it, you just get swayed at the drop of a hat, you.
Darius: You're so scared of us now, since you can no longer treat us Cursed ones as tools, no?
The emperor trembled as he nodded, what little dignity had been left in him now no longer.
He had fell to be a mere, inferior human.
Darius: Your biggest mistake was not killing that servant you laid your hands on on a whim sooner.
Darius: If only you killed her while she was still in the palace. That's what I would've done if I were you, at least.
Darius: I'd never do something so foolish as to let the one who might have my own child out of my sight.
Darius: If not killing her, you should have kept her where you could see her.
My grip on his shoulder tightened, and the emperor winced.
The welt that spread beneath his luxurious clothes must have hurt. But I purposely tightened my grip.
It was as though I was returning the favor for how I was treated in the past.
Darius: You won't ever try to kill off your dear son again, now would you?
Darius: If you do try again…I may end up killing your kids then.
German emperor: —!!
I whispered the names of all his legitimate children in his ear.
Darius: I have no attachment to my half-siblings whatsoever, so I have no problem doing whatever to them.
Darius: That includes slitting their necks and tying them to the castle walls, or cutting their bodies into pieces.
Darius: Ahh, maybe I can sell your daughter off to lascivious noble? And I guess I could also dunk them in formalin too? (˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)
The emperor shook his head over and over. He was much like a child, shaking his head while tearfully shaking.
Darius: Hehe, scary, isn't it? But don't you worry. If you do aaall your duties, I won't do those things.
Darius: So continue sitting on that throne. That's your most favorite spot, isn't it?
I thought it really was about time to take that throne, but there was something I realized from this incident:
Now was not the time.
(I haven't even gotten more family, and there are still rebelling forces out there…)
(Not only that, the trust between us and England isn't the best now, so I'd like to first make amends to that.)
So, while thinking now was not the time, I turned my gaze to the pitiful king, who was so drawn to the throne.
(I've thought this before, but how in the world am I related by blood to this thing?)
No longer in the mood to deal with such a foolish human who thought nothing but his own position,
I signaled to my subordinate and turned on my heel.
Darius: I'll leave some of my family here, in case anything happens.
Darius: If you do anything rebellious again, it'll be more torture for you. Best to keep that in mind.
(I want to go back right away and hug Kate.)
When I thought of her, waiting for my return, I found myself wanting to go back right this moment.
I was about to leave in a brisk pace, but then I realized I forgot to say my usual line.
Darius: Hey, "Father."
The emperor gulped. He looked exhausted to the bone, to which I gave a bright smile.
Darius: Do you love me?
It was like the emperor had turned into a puppet as he moved his slack lips.
German emperor: Yes…I love you.
As usual, his words were empty, and while I couldn't help but laugh at its hollowness—
Darius: I love you too. (ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ)
[BLACK]
—I, too, returned that empty "I love you".
[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]
Kate: Mm…Darius…
I hugged Kate on the bed and put my nose in the crook of her neck.
(…I remembered something I didn't want to.)
While enjoying a meeting with my lover, I ended up remembering the time I went back to Germany for some time and narrowed my eyes in displeasure.
But when I saw Kate, teary eyed in embarrassment, I grabbed her arm and pressed my nose on her armpit.
Kate: S-stop this already, please…!
Apparently, all living beings had an individual with which they shared good compatibility.
And the easiest way to tell this— was through body scent.
If the scent was pleasent, and made one want to smell it more, that seemed to indicate good compatibility.
(I couldn't understand that before, but now I know.)
Kate's body scent was addicting.
She wasn't wearing any perfume, and yet she always gave off a sweet scent like milk.
When I asked Nica and Ring, they said she didn't give off such a scent,
so it was probably something only I could pick up on.
Anyhow, I felt calm whenever I took in this scent— and at the same time, I wanted so badly to make love to her.
Kate: Why are you smelling me though…?
Darius: Because you smell good. And it turns me on.
Darius: To me, your body scent is like a natural drug.
Her neck, armpit, behind her ears, chest, back, the back of her legs— and between them too.
I gave her pleasure as I took off my clothes, and as we got more in the mood the sweet scent between her legs grew more strong.
And that tempted me like a bee was to the nectar of flowers.
Kate: No…mmm—
I took a whiff of her soaked spot as I teased it with the tip of my tongue.
The fragrance grew more thick, and Kate's breathing more shallow.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: Wahh—!!
Her body bent as she let out a sweet voice, reaching her climax.
Taking in the scent of sweat, I once again put my nose to her armpit and licked the droplets there, as if sensing them with my tongue.
(Sweat is supposed to have a more strange taste, but Kate's is sweet.)
I was lost in my thoughts, but I came to when I heard sniffling.
Kate: I'm…going to take a bath now…
She seemed on the verge of exploding from embarrassment, and seeing her reddened and tearful face, a sadistic urge ran through me—
And my heat throbbed, feeling as though it would burst.
Darius: No can do. Your scent will vanish then, won't it?
Kate: But, licking my sweat was mean—
Darius: You mean your sweet, delicious sweat?
Kate: Why though, I know you don't eat sweet things that often…!
(Just because I said it's sweet doesn't mean it's actually sweet though…)
It seemed Kate was misunderstanding something here.
But her bewildering words were all the more adorable, and I planted a kiss on her eyelids.
Darius: You smelled nice because you're so cute, so I wanted more.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: Huh…ahh—!!
The moment Kate let her guard down, I penetrated inside.
Her thoughts were robbed in an instant as she let out a gasp, unable to resist.
I held her tightly, my skin repeatedly slapping on hers.
Her sweet scent grew more thick as she chased her climax, spreading through the room before I knew it.
And as I took in that addictive scent only I could pick up on,
[BLACK]
I couldn't contain my excitement as I became lost in myself, thrusting over and over.
[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]
After I pulled out my heat at last, I buried my face in her neck in the midst of my panting.
(…I feel calm, and safe.)
As I caught my breath while wrapped in Kate's scent, I raised my head as I felt her fingers comb through my hair.
My eyes met with her gentle smile, still disheveled.
Darius: Do you love me?
I averted my eyes, asking on a whim that usual line I had said countless times before.
But after blinking, Kate gave me a happy smile.
Kate: I love you.
No matter the day, the words "I love you" were always empty.
Kate: I love you, Darius, more than anyone in this world.
But now, those very words thrown at me were filled to the very brim with a single person's love—
Darius: I…
Those same words were on the verge of spilling out from my mouth, but then I bit them back, and Kate's lips met with mine.
Kate: I know.
Kate's smile then was more beautiful than anyone in the world; she was almost like a goddess.
(I…have always wanted a place to return to.)
Be it to a warm home, an accepting family, to a fulfilling "I love you."
No matter how many of my kind I saved, or how much family I gained—
The thing I had always lacked was filled by a single person.
Kate: I love you…in the same way you feel for me.
I felt a prickle in my nose from those true words of love.
[BLACK]
At long last— I had a place to return to.
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NOTE: with both a satisfied and bittersweet heart, i am officially closing the darius main story fan-tl project with this. it’s been such a ride — but i’m proud that i could share this story with you, and that i can share the experience too! in the times i wanted to drop this and give up, those who continued to support me and leave lovely comments and messages, and other interactions, have motivated me to reach the very end. now, while i have very much enjoyed this, i feel ready to move on to other stories and projects and catch up, haha.
(p.s. if you ever write up a review or thoughts on his rt or smth of that nature, please feel free to tag me or lemme know, or dump your overall review in the comments! i would be curious to know ^^ and now that i am out of the grindset, i may have more energy to try and reply more uueueueueue-)
I know not many people like to do this but I find it fun to insert my Kate as someone from the future, yeah, yeah, I know it’s overdone to death but I can’t help but enjoy thinking about how Crown will react to that.
Most I think will be intruiged, Liam’s gonna stand out for sure, his curiosity would have him buzzing around the MC for a good bit. Maybe, Roger would try to gouge out if Curses continued to exist or not through various questions, like, how the crime rate is or something.
Jude’s definitely gonna nab them for a hot second especially hearing how space travel is a thing during our time. I think Alfons would also flock to them, his whole curse is that he’ll disappear without anyone remembering who he is right? So imagine this future kate brought their phone with them. A phone that can take notes, snap photos, voice record, video record, and that’s like his best bet on trying to leave even a single mark on the world
hi anon, these r all so interesting! i honestly like the idea of a "shock" induced by being from different eras.. for example when it comes to ikevam, i distinctly remember mitsuki and arthur having a bit of a conversation where she mentions a tv, as she is from the modern day, and arthur is confused like "wth is a 'tee vee'??" and its just so silly tbh ndjdjjdhsgs and while i havent played ikesen enough to know, i really wouldn't be surprised if smth similar happened there too, seeing that mai (and sasuke!) both come from the modern era and r put into what i believe is like a parallelish version of the 1500s japan..?
i'm sure others also have thought abt this too, at least once, dw too much! cybird themselves have even delved into blurring the lines between the characters' era and the modern era too with those social media campaigns they do sometimes, anyhow. really i would be curious to hear how you think other characters would react too. i think victor's reaction would be pretty interesting to think abt too, since he's someone who has basically dedicated- and sacrificed- himself for his country. the ones you have for liam, roger, jude, and alfons sound like things they would do fs though, haha.
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Going out with Darius Vogel meant keeping calm, no matter what met the eyes.
[PALACE - DARIUS' BLOODIED ROOM - MORNING]
Darius: You were the one who said you'd wait for me without falling asleep, and yet not only were you out like a light, to even lock the door from the inside…
Darius: I was a step away from being locked out of my own room. Goodness, how are you going to make this up to me?
Kate: …Umm, can I ask what happened here?
Last night, Darius went on a mission, telling me to watch over the room as I saw him off.
He had told me to ensure all the doors were locked, and I even locked the door from the inside as I awaited his return.
But then my eyes ended up succumbing to drowsiness…and when I woke up again, blood was splattered all over the room.
(…No, really, what happened?)
I rubbed my eyes as I propped myself up, hugging him as he sat on the bed.
Kate: Welcome back, are you hurt?
Darius: I'm fine. The only life lost here is that lock.
Before me, I saw was what used to be a lock, now in a pulverized state and scattered about the floor.
(He must have pushed and forced his way in…)
From my hold, I could pick up a metallic scent, his body temperature ever so slightly higher than normal.
Kate: You worked hard. And I'm sorry for falling asleep.
Darius: You can say that again. I ended up getting interrogated about damage of the palace's property again.
The morning sun filtered into the room.
I was probably used to the sight of blood at this point, because I didn't flinch nor waver at the splotches scattered around.
——Narration——
[ENGLAND - BEACH SHORE - NIGHT]
Last night, Darius went to a shore of England to "purge" the Germans who were unlawfully occupying land.
They were from an organization that was selling out drugs, listed as one of Crown's targets to condemn.
Beyond them, too, were nobles from Germany who were pulling the strings—
but for fear of causing an international problem, Crown had asked Vogel to condemn them.
Vogel had been trying to do so in light of a different incident, too, so while they had readily agreed to the request…
——End narration——
[PALACE - DARIUS' BLOODIED ROOM - MORNING]
(He had said the plan was to crack down on them…but ended up killing them.)
The cruel devil who hugged me back would often return soaked in the blood of others.
Killing them because he didn't like them, because they were inferior, or they were in the way…
This was hardly the first time he reached the limits of cruelty to the point his pure white clothes became red.
At first, I had been surprised at that, but after seeing it over and over since we had become official, my senses had since dulled,
to the point it wasn't worth batting much of an eye at that now.
(It doesn't change the fact that lives were lost…)
But Darius' tendency to kill people off had gotten a bit better.
I remembered Nica saying as if it were yesterday that he had gained a tiny bit more reason ever since he started going out with me,
and before I knew it I couldn't help but feel more and more happy at that fact.
Darius: …You were thinking of some other man just now, weren't you.
Kate: Huh—
I raised my head at being called out, my eyes meeting with his sour gaze.
Darius: Whenever you look distant while touching my hands or body, you're always thinking about something else.
He grabbed my shoulders and pulled my body back.
Darius looked intently at me before his fingers touched on my chest.
Darius: What a bad girl you are, thinking about others when I'm right here before your eyes. Should I make you my pet again?
Kate: Huh…wah—
He pushed me down on the bed, my nightdress slipping off.
With a glance upon my bare chest, he pinched the tips with his still-gloved fingers and rubbed my breasts.
Kate: Mm— wait…
Darius: Why should I? You like it when I do this, do you not?
Kate: Ah—
I let out a gasp at the more intense sensation from the cloth rubbing on the tips.
He knew I was weak to being touched through clothes, so with a satisfied expression he traced his fingers along my skin.
Darius: Here I returned, exhausted, and yet my dear lover wouldn't even come and greet me.
Darius: And thinking about another man upon waking up, too…woe really is me.
Kate: Ah…ngh…
He pushed down on the sensitive bud in between my legs, rubbing it up and down as if polishing it.
Heat spread across my stimulated bud, anticipation spilling out from inside.
And the moment Darius saw that— he grabbed both my legs, his face nearing in between them.
Kate: W-wai—
Darius: Stay still if you don't want to get bitten.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: —!!
He opened his mouth wide, and started eating me out.
That alone was enough to make me lose myself, but then his tongue also was thrust inside…
and my vision went completely white— and my legs immediately squeezed around his head.
Darius: You really like getting eaten out here, don't you.
Kate: Noo…don't…talk there…mm—
Darius: I happen to like eating here too. Your scent is so much stronger here, it feels like I can taste it.
Kate: —!
While sucking on my bud, he took off his gloves two of his fingers buried inside.
Pleasure shot up as they pushed in, as if finding my weak spot.
I could no longer think of anything.
Kate: Hu…ngh…uh—
As I tried to hold in my voice at the soft stimulation, he looked at me with enraptured eyes.
Darius: I don't remember saying to hold your voice in.
Kate: Huh…ngahh!?
He didn't seem to like that I was holding my voice in, because his fingers kneaded harder inside.
The sudden pleasure surprised me, and while I grabbed his head and tried to pull him away— my hips jumped the moment he bit down on my bud.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: Ahh—!!
I felt the pleasure more strong than just before, and as my hips shifted, the sheets became wet.
With little energy left, my body sunk down into the bed, when Darius brought his cock to my soaked area.
Darius: So, who were you thinking about? And your answer will decide if I make rough love with you the whole day.
I reached my hand out, my mind fuzzy.
Darius held me up, brushing his heat along my entrance as if to probe for an answer,
but even that sensation was like poison to me now…and I opened my mouth while resisting the urge to come.
Kate: About you, Darius…
Kate: I was thinking about how Nica said you gained a bit more reason…
Kate: And I was happy at being able to change you…
When I came clear to him, Darius pushed the tip in.
An obscene, wet sound resounded, and I gasped at the heat, hotter than normal, in me.
My eyes met with his honey-colored ones, filled with passion…
Darius: You're right on that. I figured you wouldn't like it much if I killed too much, so I found myself holding back more.
Darius: You really are something to be reckoned with, to change my thoughts.
Kate: Darius— nnngh!?
All of a sudden he thrust inside, causing my body to bend back.
The more calm air went out the window as he held my waist tight and started to thrust in and out, as though boring a hole through my body—
Darius: That aside, though, you were still thinking of Nica, so rough it is.
Darius: Do your best, Kate.
(—That's too much…!)
[BLACK]
There was still that metallic scent, but at this point I couldn't pay it much heed.
——Neutral POV——
[LONDON - CAFE TABLE - DAY]
At a café just near the post office, Kate was chatting with the coworkers she hadn't seen in a long time.
Bright letter carrier: To think you not only went to the palace, you also got a boyfriend from Germany.
Kind letter carrier: I was worried since you disappeared all of a sudden…but from the look on your face, it seems like you had a good time. I'm glad.
Kate was surrounded by two women, their gazes filled to the brim with interest.
Kind letter carrier: So? What's he like?
Kate: …A devil who's like an angel, I suppose?
Kate: Someone who binds others to a hierarchy at the drop of a hat…or treats a person like a pet, and the like?
Kate: Ah, and he gets sulky quite often too. He…also finds rather strange things amusing too.
Bright letter carrier: …He seems, um, rather strange.
Her coworkers exchanged looks.
The Kate that they knew was gentle and bright: an endearing woman who put her all in what she did.
But the one in front of them now had a different air about her.
Despite the oddities they noticed, though, Kate happily clapped her hands together with a smile.
Kate: But I love him, very much.
Seeing that smile elicited a sigh from her coworkers, thinking they must have had imagined things, when they heard a voice calling her name.
Darius: Kate.
Kate: Darius!
A smile blossomed on Kate's face as she ran to the angelic man.
Kate: Let's meet again sometime!
She left with her lover, who had come to pick her up, and her coworkers stared after her for a while…
Bright letter carrier: Is it just me, or is there something a tad off despite how happy she looks?
Kind letter carrier: What a coincidence— I feel the same.
Just then, the man's honey-colored eyes turned to the two.
They were so cold, it was hard to believe such a gaze came from a human. The two stiffened from being pierced with that sharp gaze, and they finally realized the cause of that feeling.
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I wanted to ask you something that I'm really curious about. Why does Darius' route contain so many spoilers about other routes/characters? It feels like his route is so important and relevant within the game (which makes me really happy and satisfied since he's my fav).
hii anon! i'm doing pretty good (ik this is suuuper random but idk if anyone here knows sky: cotl but recently i have been gushing abt the upcoming van gogh collab,, the cosmetics r so prebby and i like the sort of rustic? vibes)
anyway, yes! darius' story is indeed significant: story wise, really i think a lot of the other guys rt spoilers can boil down to him just having more knowledge in his head. [VERY MINOR SPOILER] for example, it is pretty clear that he knew, or at least had very strong suspicions, of the true culprit behind the incidents in his rt. [SPOILER END] he knows what nica knows abt the twins' curses too.
logistics wise, with him being the final rt in act 2, i think they also wanted to sort of tie up any loose ends too before jumping into a whole new act.
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🧜♀️ EUREN:
Hi, hellooo! I’d happily come wherever you may beckon me!
We fit together like two peas in a perfect pod, dare I say. Do we have a date?
No need to worry yourself.
I’ll love you so much, you won’t be able to think of anyone but me— and then I’ll take you away.
🥀 ZANE:
Don’t talk to me. What a pain in the ass.
Do you seriously like me that much? Geez.
Hey, you, be sure to keep up the pace.
Heh, don’t go showing that foolish look to others.
❄️ LUCIEN:
Are you the one who called me?
Haa…manners are beyond you, I see. Do you not even have an ounce of restraint?
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——Darius' POV——
[BLACK]
Owls are said to be sages of the forest, but they are also fierce creatures.
Possessing great territory under their wing, they show no mercy to those who encroach upon it.
—All to protect their mate.
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - EVENING]
With my back to the angel statue, I stared out into the forest alone.
(Can't she come sooner?)
Nica probably had brought her— with whom I parted ways a few weeks ago— and arrived at the harbor by now.
I let out a sigh, filled with anticipation and slight anxiety.
Darius: I sacrificed a lot on my end for you, so you'd better find me soon.
I thought back to the time before I left this country.
——Flashback——
[PALACE - VICTOR'S OFFICE]
After stopping the assassination against me, I was once again invited to the palace, where Victor and I had a one-on-one talk.
Countless documents were spread on his desk. And written on them were portraits and information on several men.
Victor: We have confirmed that the remaining survivors of Nox Liberator were responsible for the assassination during the joint practice.
Victor: And the other day, this man's body was discovered at the River Thames.
Victor: There was the gun used in the assassination in his hands, loaded with a single round.
Victor: He may be the assassin, as from the autopsy done on the soldier, a bullet of the same shape was uncovered.
Darius: "May," huh.
Victor and I were probably thinking the same thing.
(However, there's no more evidence to be able to find the other perpetrator.)
In truth, I had testimonies from those involved that the man had boasted killing the soldier on the steering wheel,
and while I wasn't privy to the details— he had apparently drowned to death at the River Thames.
Victor: I understand your frustration, but from our end this is all we have.
Darius: …I'd say you're just as frustrated, no?
Victor: …Indeed, which is why I'm personally going to continue looking into this case.
Victor: That said, you seem to already have an inkling on who did it.
I kept my silence under Victor's gaze.
I did have an idea who did it. And I was sure I was right.
But it was true I did not have any hard evidence on me to prove it, so I averted my eyes from the documents.
Victor, too, seemed to pick up on something, but he didn't question further.
Darius: I'll talk things through on Germany's end. I imagine they'll probably be making some demands from England though.
Victor: We will do our best to meet them; after all, we do want to maintain good relations from here on too.
Victor: That said— the emperor of Germany had not only ordered for your assassination, Kate also ended up getting caught up in it.
Victor: While it seems you were trying to protect her then, that doesn't change the fact that Kate was nearly killed.
Victor: Both Her Majesty and Crown alike are quite enraged, you see. We have no intention of forgiving you.
Victor pulled out a piece of paper from his breast pocket.
On it were the signatures of all the Crown members, along with that of Her Majesty the Queen—
Victor: So with that, we've made the decision not to involve Kate with Vogel any further.
—Below was written: "We forbid any interaction with Kate."
Victor: Your signature here, please.
Now that made the corner of my mouth twitch.
(…So they want to take Kate away from me, do they.)
That made my heart go cold, hit with a bout of anger and sadness.
(Even if I sign it, I could just take Kate with me back to Germany…)
But that would mean going against Her Majesty the Queen, which would then end up largely affecting Germany.
And I wanted to avoid the risk of destruction of Germany's land before a country for Cursed ones could be made.
As I glared at the paper, I thought on how to approach this.
(This is just bullocks, are you telling me the likes of a human is trying to take Kate away from me?)
In the midst of my irritation, I went through my list of bargaining chips to use.
The only things I could probably use would be the fact that Ben Brown was the illegitamate son of the previous king,
and that Victor was both a member of the royal family and a Cursed one.
But I would need something more for this…so I thought and thought until I reached one conclusion.
(I guess my only option would be to kill the emperor, take his throne, and destroy England.)
Just then, though, Victor opened his mouth with a down look.
Victor: That said, this letter essentially ignores Kate's feelings.
Victor: After all, she herself wishes to be together with you.
I raised my head.
Victor: So, if you pay enough of a price to overshadow Her Majesty's decision, we can pretend this letter never existed.
Darius: You… (O_O)
Victor: It would be to our convenience if Vogel was in a place we can see, anyhow.
Victor: We can hardly afford getting hit by more shady things from you guys again.
Basically— he was saying, "If you want to be together with Kate, then pay up."
As long as I couldn't pay it, they wouldn't give her to me.
But if I did, it seemed they would give Kate and allow us to stay longer in England under surveillance.
(…Why oh why in the world are you favored by this bunch of troublesome guardians?)
I let out a sigh, fed up.
If this were me from before, I wouldn't have felt the least bit inclined to sacrifice anything for a single human, but only she was different.
Only Kate could make me feel that I needed to have her, no matter how steep the price was.
Because— I needed her.
Darius: I will release and share all information on Cursed ones that Vogel has gathered.
Victor: Hm? (O_O)
Darius: I, Darius Vogel, will donate a part of my personal assets to Crown.
Darius: And, in the case I inherit the throne, as the emperor's son by blood,
Darius: I make a promise here that I will cooperate with England and that, excluding unforeseen circumstances, our military will not intervene.
Hearing my words, Victor's eyes widened for a moment before he broke into a gentle smile.
Victor: …I'll be. So that's how much Kate means to you.
And then— he ripped the letter on the desk and threw it out.
Victor: We have ourselves a deal.
Victor: The next time Crown is targeted, we will immediately drive Vogel out of England.
Darius: Fine by me. I promise to only bring Cursed ones in through lawful means too.
Atop the pieces of paper scattered about, Victor reached his hand out for a handshake.
Victor: I'm looking forward to working with you from here on.
[BLACK]
When I saw that unbearable smile plastered on his face— I couldn't help but think I just couldn't deal with Victor.
——End flashback——
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - EVENING]
I not only shared information on Cursed ones and donated a part of my assets to Crown, I also brought my own origins to light.
There had surely never been— nor would there ever be— that much self-sacrifice on my end again.
(…Just thinking about it makes me frustrated.)
Just as Kate had put her life on the line, I, too, put a larger part of myself on the line to get her.
But I would rather Kate didn't know that.
(This will be my little secret.)
I casually looked out to the forest, when I saw a pair of owls perched on a tree.
It would seem they were mates, quite intimate with each other as they nuzzled close…
(When will my mate come, I wonder.)
With my patience running more than thin, I was thinking to go pick her up myself when just then, I turned toward the sound of footsteps.
Kate: Did you believe in my love?
I hadn't seen her in a long while, but she was as she always was…
And I felt happiness bubble up from within me along with relief at seeing her, and I found myself smiling on instinct.
Darius: Do I? Maybe not completely.
The moment I spread my arms, she jumped into my embrace, sharing each other's warmth to make up for the time we were apart.
[CG - A LOVE THAT ENDS WITH "I LOVE YOU" - DARIUS VOGEL]
And that was when I decided.
[CG PAN 1]
Even if I had to kill all who stood in the way, come what may from the emperor or the queen—
[WHITE]
—I would never let anybody steal this warmth in my arms.
When the new character you posted here I decided to go on x.com to see the vid on their official page the new character actually looks so cool like those mischievous eyes that colour pallete anyway so I kept scrolling down and randomly heard some psycho laughing I then checked then it was Liam and I saw a terrifying expression on his face I also saw it was posted in the same month as the new character that popped up then scrolled even further to find Willian in intimidating scary expression I never seen on his face before it was posted not that long before Liams one so I was wondering if smth gonna happen to those two or smth also do you think the new organisation is from France? ( I hope so like be so cool if they were French) imagine the interactions between Vogel and Labia? I think that's the organisations name and the new character that popped up today that line he said where he couldn't careless what happened to her I knew he just jinxed it in that moment
hi anon! i think libra will definitely shake up the current dynamic we have so far — they had already hinted at them in darius’ story, where he had mentioned france as well, and how they were an “eyesore”.. interesting, huh.
i would recommend checking out my friend @cheshireliam’s the trailer pv translation she did there! you may get a bit more context as to why william and liam looked the way they did in there. hopefully we’ll get some tasty character development and ✨angst✨
i hope everyone can enjoy this new group! i myself haven’t talked much abt them just bc i kind of get overwhelmed?? easily from a lot of “noise” around me and so i just sort of clam up and go in my own lil corner.. but in reality i do like sharing my thoughts and hearing others’ thoughts on them! so ty for this ask ☺️
Bottom Line: Is his route problematic, toxic? Yes, very much so. Did I enjoy his route regardless of this fact? Yes. In fact, even though I am not a Darius girlie, his route has earned a top spot in my fave routes for the Villains series.
My favorite Ending: Mad Love End. I felt it provided greater emotional context regarding Darius than Blind Love. Additionally, there is greater context regarding the expansion of the Ikevil world.
More thoughts…..
His route was a very fresh read. Darius is a very complex character. He has zero emotional capacity for humans in general other than hatred, with the exception of the MC of course. To me, Darius is at times, very child-like when he is trying to connect the dots with his own emotions towards the MC. I mean, he is genuinely confused. Of course, he understands what emotions are, he uses them to manipulate humans. He's also emotionally inclined towards the cursed, being concerned for their welfare. So, he isn’t devoid of emotion.
However, due to his repulsion towards humans he truly can't fathom why he feels the way he does for the MC. So, I thoroughly enjoyed looking through his layers and watching him become confounded by his irritation, concern, and jealousy. And eventually, his acceptance of his emotions. Particularly, love because each of the former are facets of that quality.
And let me just say, that once Darius accepts his love for her, and hers for him, bro is down BAD. He is a clingy, needy baby.
Of course, it’s important to acknowledge that Darius and the MC have a terrifying, toxic relationship throughout the route. I'm not going to sugar coat that. He did some messed up stuff, but she was determined to gain his trust and earn his love regardless of all that. So, I was hooked and I needed to know how we were going to get from A-Z because is certainly wreaking havoc in his own route, and in more way than one. And I appreciated that.
Leaving that behind, we’ve also got carefully woven international dynamics at play in the background as well, iykyk. There were underlying religious tones in regards to how Darius is viewed by the cursed; and in terms of his curse how God could never love the devil, or the one whom chose to love the devil. Additionally, the political tensions that were taking place throughout the route with Germany and England were very nicely written and palpable.
Gripes: In the mad love end, there were a couple of parts that I had to roll my eyes at, one for an action Crown allowed after all was said and done, which made me say: huh?? And the other was an action the MC took, but I get why she did it, so it's fine. But Mad was still the better ending due to pace, the amount Darius is featured and the inner feelings he expressed.
Overall, this was a page turner for me, I felt a range of emotions, I felt engaged, and my boundaries allowed me to read it, so I read it. All the characters had a chemistry that made sense, whether it was Darius and the MC, or Crown and the twins. Everything felt cohesive to me. In the end, Darius is still very much a villain, as they all are, the MC accepts for who he is and is hell bent on being with her man.
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𝜗𝜚 cw — one (1) threat of violence.
——Narration——
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - DAY]
God's love was bestowed equally, no matter the person.
That was what "unconditional love" was: knowing neither good nor evil, it was given to all.
But still, if one wanted a lot of love, it would be better not to dabble in things they shouldn't do.
One should not not enter forests they mustn't enter; learn of secrets you mustn't touch…
And— one should not fall into a love you mustn't fall into.
After all, in fairy tales, those who do bad or dangerous things always received punishment.
But, I ended up falling in love with someone not under God.
[BLACK]
Surely God would never love someone like me, bound with the devil, to the end of time.
——End narration——
[LETTERS AND TYPEWRITER]
A light, clicking sound resonated in the room.
My fingers brushed over the typewriter, thinking back on the days spent until now.
[LONDON - PALACE ENTRANCE - DAY]
A month had passed since the day of the joint practice.
[LONDON - HARBOR - DAY]
As a result of the accident that occurred, a soldier from England who held the steering wheel was assassinated.
The remaining survivors of Nox Liberator were revealed to be the culprit.
England, having deemed the matter a heinous one that broke the trust between both countries, they announced it to the populace.
Nox Liberator was then disbanded once and for all.
That said, there apparently was another perpetrator who had executed this, but there had been no leads as to who.
Darius had said a third party was the one behind the assassination, but he didn't go into more detail than that.
[CROWN CASTLE - ENTRANCE - NIGHT]
A lot happened between Crown and Vogel, but in light of how Darius had tried his best to save me after he saw my future,
and paying Crown a considerable sum, a truce was formed between both organizations.
Vogel would once again be allowed to stay in the palace, as an envoy to tighten relations.
(Darius won't tell me even now how he "paid" Crown…)
At first glance it appeared everything was back to normal, but of course Crown wasn't as keen to accept that.
But when William and Victor learned that Darius was the emperor's son,
they could no longer outright dismiss him.
No matter how many problems he caused, he was still the emperor's son.
[PALACE - VICTOR'S OFFICE]
Victor decided that the next time Darius aimed for Crown, he would drive them right out of England that very moment.
And Darius gave his word not to bring in any more Cursed ones unless they were done lawfully so.
But Crown didn't stop there, as they planned to continue watching Darius, and Vogel, with a close eye.
[PALACE - KATE'S ROOM - DAY]
Darius and the twins returned to Germany a few weeks ago to crack down on the emperor and his supporters.
——Flashback——
[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - DAY]
Darius: I've no intention to kill off the emperor or Luca.
Darius: I'll just be going to tighten some knots that had gone a taaad loose. So be a good girl and wait for me here, okay? ヽ(*⌒▽⌒*)ﾉ
——End flashback——
[PALACE - KATE'S ROOM - DAY]
I could recall those words, said with a shady smile, like it was yesterday.
(But to think it would turn out like this…)
I was supposed to return to my apartment, but now I found myself in a palace room.
That, too, could all be blamed on Darius.
——Flashback——
[ENGLAND - CITY HARBOR - DAY]
I went to see Darius off, passing him a memo with my address.
Kate: This is the address to my apartment. Since I won't be returning to the palace now…
Darius: —? What problem is there staying at the palace? You're still Vogel's temporary fairytale keeper. (O_O)
Kate: Huh? But, I'm already…
I was about to say my term had already ended, but at that moment Darius brought out the non-disclosure agreement from once upon a time.
Darius: See, look here.
At the bottom of the contract, in print so small I questioned if they were even readable, was—
"The term of this contract may be changed at Darius Vogel's will."
Darius: Your term as Crown's fairytale keeper may have ended, but that doesn't make you free of responsibility as temporary fairytale keeper.
Kate: U-um…?
Darius: Anyway, you're a temporary fairytale keeper until my return.
Darius: With that, bye, see you later. (◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*
Kate: Wh— w-wait, DARIUS!?!?
——End flashback——
[PALACE - KATE'S ROOM - DAY]
And so, having been left behind, Crown gave me a range of words from "that's unfortunate," to "you asked for it," to "read more carefully," and the like,
but it seemed they felt bad enough for me…that they agreed to let me stay in the palace until Darius returned.
And though I did sign it on my own will, I had been bound to a scam-like contract,
so I continued to wait for him, not knowing when he would come back.
Crown took care of me as they had before, but they would continue asking if I was really fine with a man like that,
and while I was grateful for their concern, it felt as though I was surrounded by many guardians.
Anyhow, I was glad I didn't have to cut ties with Darius,
[BLACK]
and as promised, I waited and waited— until that time came before me at last.
[CROWN CASTLE - ENTRANCE - NIGHT]
(Vogel's back…!)
Having received word of their return, I ran, nearly tripping, to the palace entrance.
I wanted to see Darius as soon as I could, and jump into his arms…
But— when I arrived, only Nica was there.
Nica: Hello, hello, Spatzi. Faring well enough?
Kate: Wha…
I blinked at not seeing Darius, much less Ring here.
[CARRIAGE INTERIOR - DAY]
When I did, Nica pulled on my arm— and for some reason brought me in a carriage.
Kate: Huh?
Nica: Oookay, off we go!
Kate: …Come again!?
[BLACK]
I was brought to a carriage without explanation, and when we got off, this time a boat was waiting.
He took a still-bewildered me along, and by the time we were on land again we were at the port town from before.
Ring: Nica, Kate, over here.
We met up with Ring, who had been waiting at the harbor, but Darius wasn't there either…
Kate: Um, I was brought here without any explanation, but what is the meaning of this…?
The moment I asked Ring, Nica pulled out a paper from his breast pocket and coughed.
Nica: We present to you orders from our director, to the temporary fairytale keeper, Kate.
Kate: Huh?
Ring, too, brought out a paper and pushed it out to me.
But when I looked at it closely, it was a fairytale keeper contract—
Ring: If you can find Dari by sunset, you'll officially be brought into Vogel as fairytale keeper. (｡•́‿•̀｡)
Nica: So, we're going to play a game of Fangen, like you did when you became temporary fairytale keeper, but in reverse.
Kate: W-whaa…??
Left bewildered by this development, the two gave an amused look…
Nica: To quote him, "If you love me, of course you should be able to find me, right?" End quote. (*￣▽￣)b
Kate: —!
I couldn't help but give a wry smile at Darius' message, having felt his trust for me in those words.
(You don't have to go so far, Darius, because I will always find you.)
I raised my head— and taking the contract from Ring, I gave a broad smile.
Kate: I'll be off to get his signature.
[BLACK]
The two looked at each other with a smile, before giving me a push on the back.
[ENGLAND - FOREST PATH - DAY]
There was only one place I could think of where Darius could be in this town.
While walking down the forest, I read through the contract thoroughly.
(There might be some very small print somewhere again…)
But the contract was as normal as it could get, with the only strange point probably being— the words "work for Vogel for life."
(If I sign this, I won't be able to leave Vogel until I die.)
I would have to resign my role as letter carrier, and go from England to Germany.
Perhaps, I would end up having to live the rest of my life on a land with a language I couldn't understand.
But any and all demerits felt overshadowed by the idea of being together with him for life.
(I want to see Darius soon.)
Holding the contract to my chest, I picked up my pace.
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - EVENING]
And in the place I was headed straight for, Darius looked down from the sky at me, his back to the angel statue.
Kate: Did you believe in my love?
I gave a triumphant smile, to which Darius returned with a gentle one.
Darius: Do I? Maybe not completely.
He spread his arms, and picking up on the cue, I jumped in his embrace.
Holding me, Darius spun one time around before burying his face in the crook of my neck.
Darius: …It's been so long since I've taken in this scent.
He continued sniffing, and I pulled my body away in a panic.
[1] Do I smell!?
[2] Smells good, doesn't it?
[3] I didn't put anything on. (+4/+4)
Kate: I didn't put anything on though? I know you don't like those things.
Darius: I'm not talking about perfumes, but rather you yourself. The slight scent your body gives off.
Darius: In your case, it smells sweet, kind of like milk.
Darius: I wonder why. There's not much difference between what we eat, and yet only your scent's special.
He pulled me back in, brushing his lips along the crook of my neck.
Darius: When I smell this scent, it's like all the irritation I've felt just a moment ago fades away.
Darius: If only they sold a perfume of your body scent.
Kate: That might be going a bit far for me…
Darius seemed to be in a good mood as he buried his face in my chest, and I, too, took in his scent.
Kate: But, I happen to like your scent, too, Darius. So much so, I would want a perfume of such a fragrance.
I broke into a smile at the scent that resembled freshly baked scones and felt relaxing like the sun.
He raised his head with a somewhat sulky expression…
Darius: No way, if you buy that perfume or whatever, you won't be stuck with me anymore. And I won't have that.
Kate: I could say the same at you, then, no?
Darius: You may have a point there…then, stay by my side, until you don't want this scent.
Darius: …Which very well may not happen even after this lifetime.
Darius took the contract from my hand, running the pen on the paper to sign it.
And then he sat down on the stairs, holding the pen out to me.
Darius: Do you have what it takes to work for life, as Darius Vogel's fairytale keeper?
I took the pen and sat down beside him. And with a smile, I signed my name.
Kate: That goes without saying.
With the contract now in effect, he narrowed his eyes, folded the contract and put it in his breast pocket.
Darius: If you said otherwise, I would have cut all your tendons and bring you off to Germany anyhow.
Kate: Don't go saying such scary things so casually.
He let out a giggle, before I asked about what happened while he was away.
Kate: Did you take care of everything?
Darius crossed his legs, holding my left hand.
Darius: Yep. I talked with the Cursed ones who had their qualms about me again and got their support.
Darius: And as for the humans who turned against me…
He didn't say anything more, but seeing his bright smile, I could guess what happened.
(So he killed them…)
It may as well have been inevitable…but still, I had mixed feelings that I couldn't quite put to words about it.
Kate: And…what of the emperor?
Darius: I would've liked to kill him, but I still don't have enough family to make a country for Cursed ones, so.
Darius: I decided to have him sit on that throne for just a bit longer.
Darius: Oh, but he won't ever be able to go against me again.
Darius ended there before turning to me again.
Darius: Now then, with you having officially become Vogel's fairytale keeper, you'll be by my side until death.
Darius: Say what you will…I won't stop making that country.
Kate: …I know.
Even if we were a couple now, there was no way he would give up his dream to create a country.
But…his next words differed slightly from what he said before.
Darius: But actually realizing it will still take a bit.
Kate: Huh…
Just then, I hugged my body as a cold breeze blew, to which Darius placed his jacket over me…
(Ah…)
[WHITE]
And he placed a hair accessory that resembled a royal crown on my head.
[CG - A LOVE THAT ENDS WITH "I LOVE YOU" - DARIUS VOGEL]
Darius: In the event that this country is created, you must stay by my side.
Darius: And not as my pet— but rather as my beloved partner.
His gentle smile made my heart sing.
I felt happy that I, his lover, would be in the future he imagined, as my heart filled with joy.
But, Darius revealed one more important thing.
[CG PAN 1]
Darius: There's something I have to tell you too. —About my fate.
His face approached mine before averting his eyes and opening his mouth.
Darius: My fate…is that if I look at the person I love from my heart and say "I love you," I will die.
Kate: Wha…
[CG PAN 2]
Darius: Up until now, these words held no meaning for me.
Darius: How could I, when love was always so empty?
Darius: But, now I…am just a little different.
His honey-colored eyes narrowed. And his lips, which drew an arc, seeped with affection.
[CG PAN 3]
Darius: I may very well never know if I will die from those words until the moment I say them.
Darius: And though I have no intention of saying those words so easily, there may come a day when I will say them to you.
Darius: So, that's why…come and kill me, with my love for you.
[CG PAN 4]
"I love you."
With just three words, Darius' life would meet its end.
And I— would not be able to hear the words "I love you" come out of his mouth from here on out.
(Not until Darius meets his death, at the final moment.)
But, even so, I was fine with that.
After all, as long as I wouldn't be able to hear the words "I love you" from him— we would be together forevermore.
Seeing his lips approaching mine, I smiled and brought my face in.
Kate: I love you, Darius.
When I said this, Darius looked at my lips with a smile.
Darius: I feel the same.
Someday, until the day you give me words of love and pass,
I shall stay by your side, conveying my feelings to you—
[BLACK]
Darius: …At least, I think I do.
—And prove this one and only "love" to the devil who didn't believe.
Fin
darius vogel — chapter 25 blind love — a love that ends with “i love you” & blind love contract (10K gems) .
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NOTE: can you believe we reached ch25 of blind love already?! i think i only like 3 more stories and a letter to translate before this project is completely done, which is lowkey crazy to think about. which ending did you like better? 👀✨
Hi! I wanted to ask you something about the game. When the Vogel's routes come out in the english version, whose route should I start with in your opinion?
anon, as a fair warning my sense of time is not very good so take my words with like smallest grain of salt to ever salt when i say these,, 🥹👍
ring: mid aug ~ early sept 2026
nica: late nov ~ early dec 2026
darius: whenever 2027 elecs r, gl mate 🫡
if anybody else has more accurate dates, feel free to pitch in..!
as for whose rt to start with — among vogel i would say in this case (i say this bc this doesn’t apply to crown, in my personal opinion) it’s reasonable to go with the order cybird release in. that being ring -> nica -> darius.
ring and nica have very intertwined stories, but definitely nica has the more full story, as he knows more things than ring does abt the nature of their curses. and darius contains spoilers for multiple routes, including victor and nica, so i would save him for last.
i think darius is also a good segway for that new organization, libra, too…
(btw if you want my take on full rt order for all 12 chars, i made one a while ago and have it here.)
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𝜗𝜚 ikévil elections general collection bonus. story touch feature included .ᐟ
[CROWN CASTLE - BASEMENT LABORATORY]
Roger: Some motivation, if you will, for our hard work trying to get to the bottom of this.
Kate: So, compensation first, is that right?
Roger: Glad we're both on the same page there.
Kate: Well, as it is the point of these groups…
[TOUCH: ROGER'S HEAD]
Roger: Ahh…that hits the spot…
Roger: It feels like you look twice as cute as you already do when you touch me, lil lady.
Roger: But…there are better ways than headpats, isn't there?
Kate: But what I did was enough for a reward, no—?
Feeling like I was going to get drawn in more, I turned my body to dodge.
Liam: Ahaha, thanks for your time, Kate. It must be tough spending time with everyone like this.
Kate: Liam…oh, that's so cute—
Liam carried a steaming latte my way.
(There's a cat drawn on the foam…)
I brought it to my lips softly so as to not break the drawing, where a gentle sweetness and faint bitterness spread in my mouth.
Kate: Thank you. Did you draw this, Liam?
Liam: Yep, isn't it good? I tried my best so you could smile.
Liam: So, well…I'd love a reward, you know?
Liam moved around before me in a smooth motion and looked up at me, which made him look like a cat fawning for attention.
Kate: Hehe, of course.
[TOUCH: LIAM'S EAR]
Liam: Mm…it tickles…hehe.
Liam: Haah…I want to stay like this forever…
I ran my hand through his hand, continuing to give headpats, when—
Someone grabbed me by the wrist through my shirt, pulling me away.
Jude: What're ya plannin' to do throwin' food at this group, ya twit.
Kate: I was just expressing my gratitude. And nobody has been breaking the rules nor forcing themselves on me, so I don't think I need to be that cautious…
Jude: I see…so ya really think all o' us follow rules to a tee?
Jude: So what'll be yer plan if someone tried to shift the blame, sayin' "yer the one who pushed me to touch yer sensitive spots and turnin' me on"?
Kate: You guys wouldn't do such a thing…and besides, if that happens I'll do my best to run.
Jude: …Can ya even run?
Jude narrowed his eyes coldly, pulling on my wrists.
Kate: —Jude…!?
Jude: So…if ya get touched and bit like this. Ya wouldn't be able to run then, wouldja.
[TOUCH: JUDE'S LIPS]
Kate: —Ow…! Don't actually bite me—
Jude: And who was the one who spouted we wouldn't actually do this?
Roger: Okay, I'm gonna stop you there. Jude, that's going too far, even if you were trying to make her more cautious.
Jude: Tch…stay out o' this, ya quack.
Liam: Hurting Kate is off the table, Jude.
Jude: Even some small fry pleb wouldn't get hurt from this. At most it's just teeth marks.
Kate: T-there really are marks…
Liam: Whoa, that's mean.
Roger: Damn, that's mean.
Jude: Ya talk too much.
Jude: But if ya learned yer lesson from this, ya better take that caution with ya when ya head to the next group.
Jude made a shoo, shoo gesture with his hand as he went back to looking through books.
Liam: Are you okay? Do you need treatment?
Kate: Yes, I'm alright. Time's about to be up, though, so I should go to the next group.
Roger: You're pretty resolute. If you get hurt again after all this, feel free to swing by here.
Kate: I will, thanks, Roger.
Roger: So, who's the next group?
When Roger and Liam looked down at the memo, they looked at one another at practically the same time and—
Roger & Liam: Yeah, you may need to be cautious with the next group.
[BLACK]
Their tones were exact mirrors of each other as they gave me a warning.
[PALACE - STUDY - DAY]
Next up was a certain room in the palace, near the place where others were organizing mail.
Kate: Excuse me. …Hm? There's nobody here…?
I hesitated for a moment at the empty room, when I heard the sound of the door opening behind me—
Alfons: Oh, my, if it isn't Miss Kate. Aren't you early? Or you just couldn't wait?
Kate: Alfons! Wait, where are the other two?
Alfons: They were saying something about dropping the boxes of mail off, as they're ready.
Alfons: And, as much as it pains me to admit, I cannot carry as heavy a weight as a jockey, I excused myself.
Kate: So, basically, you were shirking?
Alfons: Ahha, may I trouble you to cease the lecture? I can't say I'm so fond of a scolding, you see.
Alfons: I may not be able to give my present from sulking too much otherwise.
Kate: Present?
Alfons: Indeed. As someone who holds an ability that is activated by the hands. Here, take these gloves.
Kate: Oh, so they're gloves…!
Alfons: If you wear these, you can stay calm even when some savage bunch swarms around you.
Kate: I see, I didn't think of that…
Kate: With this even if this continues after today, I won't have to unintentionally affect everyone with it.
Alfons: And so…might there be a reward for me, for having given this useful present?
Nica: Wow, what a way to jump ahead.
Kate: Nica!?
Nica: Now where's the fun in that? Let me join in too…wait.
Nica: Huh? Spatzi, what is that on your finger…oh, damn, are those teeth marks? (O_O)
Alfons: Oh dear, who might this mystery person be that caught a nibble on you? To leave us behind…
Kate: Nobody nibbled on me! This is—
Nica: Well, it's fine. Whoever did it aside, I'll comfort you.
Alfons: Our time is of the essence…so what say you guys we do something fun, the three of us? (ˆᗜˆ)
Nica: I'm not really into that kind of thing…but if you want to do it, I'd be down then?
i hope what happened isn't causing you too much distress! im sorry for asking after that whole thing im but im curious..
how you can read such heavy gruesome topics none the less going through the whole effort of translating them without feeling disturbed in some way?
i tried to read darius's route to at least try and understand him, but my stomach kept churning and i felt nauseous even tho i was mentally preparing myself for it..
especially with the amount of rape and assault and overal dehumanization there is.
so im really curious how do you go about it? your hard work is appreciated :)
hii anon! ty for your kind words ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ and to answer your question — its not that i dont feel disturbed, per se. if the scene is meant for the reader to feel disturbed, then naturally i will feel similarly, albeit maybe to a lesser or more extent relative to others, since we all have different tolerance levels. the way i think abt it, at least when translating, there is definitely some level of distance. (not to say i don’t put any soul or love into what i do, of course! just that when i think of what is in front of me as a “story” i may tend to look at things from a more.. analytical..? standpoint, if that makes sense??)
like especially in a main story, if a scene happens, disturbing or not, theres often a reason for it, and it will somehow drive the story, or tell you something abt one or any of the characters involved in said scene, positive or otherwise. and often context is necessary as well. that’s my view, at least.
and while i genuinely appreciate and respect you for reading and trying to understand darius as a character too — especially since i feel like he sometimes ends up getting painted with a black & white brush — please take care of yourself first! i can do my best to explain through asks or ramblings too.
