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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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🗝️🤍 25 (BlindLove) His Side story ⸝ unlock with 6 keys to his heart 𝜗𝜚 cw — none, i think!
——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.
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A few days after the assassination attempt, I returned to the palace.
[PALACE - KATE'S ROOM - NIGHT]
Having almost been killed in the midst of the assassination plot, it was best not to return to my former life until things settled down.
As such, I was put under house arrest as a protective measure, but everyone from Crown would come visit,
and I played with the robin, so as of now I didn't feel restrained in the slightest.
On the spur of the moment, though, I ended up thinking of Darius, who had been away to resolve the situation—
(Is Darius alright? What is he doing now?)
Though I felt he was fine, the nights spent were nonetheless sleepless.
As I usually did, I opened the window with the robin perched on my hand, taking in the night breeze, but…
Kate: Ah—
The robin, who had never tried to fly away before, suddenly flew off and left me by my lonesome.
(So our parting came along just like that…)
I couldn't help but look down, overshadowed by loneliness as the robin melted out of sight into the dark of night.
But in place of the departed robin came—
Darius: Long time no see. Did you lose a bit of weight?
Kate: Da…rius…
Darius came in without a knock, but I had little time to feel surprised,
as he approached me in a brisk pace and looked out the window.
Darius: The little one flew to me. I guess it realized I had come back and came to pick me up.
Darius: To think my pet's pet realized before you, now that won't do.
I turned to the window upon hearing a chirp, and the robin was on a tree, a somewhat proud look on its face.
(So it didn't go off on a journey, but rather it just went to pick Darius up…)
My beloved, who I couldn't meet for a few days, spread his arms with a gentle expression, and I jumped in.
Kate: Welcome back, I was so worried…
I sniffled, and in response he tightened his hold and buried his face in the crook of my neck.
Darius: There's no way I'd die. It's just I had a lot of things to take care of, and that took a lot of time.
Darius: But I've still got things to settle, so I'll have to return to Germany along the way.
He nuzzled on me as he raised his head.
Darius: Before that, though, there's something I want to ask.
Kate: Wah—
He suddenly lifted me and laid me down on the bed. Darius closed the window before sitting down beside me.
Darius: That day, I chose your life over catching Cursed ones.
Darius: And I don't know why…but, I think I couldn't stand the idea of you dying.
His hand slipped to my cheek.
Darius: I thought nothing of the likes of humans dying, but you— only you— were different.
My breath caught in my throat, entranced by his honey-colored eyes. But then, his brows formed creases…
Darius: That, and I've always felt frustrated by you.
Kate: Huh?
Darius: Whenever I'm with you I get irritated, and my chest hurts so much it could burst, and yet when I'm not with you, my thoughts end up filled with nothing but you.
Darius: When I saw the future where you got killed by Luca, I…my mind went blank.
Darius: But, I could never forget the face you made after I pushed you away.
Darius: Here I was thinking that was for the best, and yet I also ended up suffering too.
Both his hands cupped my cheeks.
Darius: It's your fault…that I always feel irritated.
Darius: It's all because you— the girl named Kate— wouldn't leave my head.
Tears fell from the corner of my eyes,
for I had no doubt that my feelings had gone through to the devil who didn't believe.
Darius: …I end up never knowing what to do whenever I see your tears.
He roughly wiped away my tears. And with a face that said he already knew the answer, he asked—
Darius: Do you know what this feeling is called?
I wrapped my hands around his as he held my cheeks, and through my tears, I looked into his honey-colored eyes and responded.
Kate: It's called love.
Kate: Just as I hold these feelings for you, you, too, have fallen in love with me.
After his eyes widened for a moment, he gave me a warm smile.
Darius: I see…so this is love. (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡
Darius: So, wanting to kiss you is also…?
Kate: Mhm, it's also love.
I closed my eyes as he gave me a light kiss.
Darius: And wanting to touch you too?
Kate: That's love— ah—
He lifted my skirt and stroked my thigh.
Darius: And, wanting to make love to you?
He undid the ribbon on my neck, and my blouse slipped down.
His fingers made their way to my corset, wearing a somewhat mischievous smile.
I laughed while crying, and wrapped my arms around his neck.
[BLACK]
Kate: It's love, all of it.
[PALACE - KATE'S ROOM - NIGHT]
Two people's clothes were scattered on the bed.
Darius: Your body temperature feels low. I can't help but worry for you sometimes.
Kate: Isn't yours just high…ah—
Darius rubbed on my breasts, as if affirming its sensation, before he took a tip in his mouth.
Kate: mm, uh…nngh…
He sucked on it hard, causing a rush of pleasure, and I moaned as his tongue made circles.
(This is completely different from before…)
He had forced himself on me multiple times before, but unlike those times, there was a sweet atmosphere now.
I felt my stomach throb to the point I could hardly bear it despite him not touching that part, so I took his hand and led it down between my legs.
Kate: Here too…please.
Darius: —! …You've got no one to blame but yourself if you get called lewd for that, you know?
Kate: Ah— ngh, uh…
He buried a finger inside my already-soaked spot.
It pushed in and out, and I gasped as he slowly spread my insides, gripping his shirt tightly.
Kate: You're the only one I'd ever do this with, so…it's fine.
The corner of his lips lifted at my words, and he put another finger in.
Darius: …I'm the only one, huh.
Darius: You sure know how to lift my mood.
But the moment after he brightly smiled, he thrust inside relentlessly and pushed down on my bud.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: —!? Ahh—!!
I came undone in a matter of moments, and he took his fingers out with a satisfied look.
Darius: While I would love to dote on you more, I'm already at my limit.
And then he removed his belt— and as if to make a show of his swollen heat, he placed it on my stomach.
Kate: Ah…
He grabbed my fingertips and brought them to his heat, and after smearing what leaked from the tip on my stomach—
Darius: Can I?
With his eyes filled with heat, his cheeks ever so slightly flushed, his hair disheveled, sweat ran down his brow with no composure left in his expression.
I gulped at this part of him I had never seen before, and nodded.
When I did, he planted a kiss on my cheek— and then pushed his heat inside.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: —!!
In the blink of an eye I climaxed, unable to let out a voice, as my body jumped.
He held my waist as if to hold me down, and though his face scrunched, his rhythm didn't stop.
Darius: Ha…are you trying to bite me off or what?
Kate: No— sto— …ngahh!
I had just come undone as he thrust inside, and with no way to escape the pleasure, I came once again.
Darius, looking turned on, wiped the sweat that had fell from his forehead to his chin with the back of his hand, the corner of his lips lifted.
Darius: Every thrust makes an obscene sound and gets more wet here…are you sure you want me to stop?
Kate: It's not fair when you put it like that…
There was no way I'd ever want him to actually stop.
On the contrary, I wanted to taste even more of that happiness from becoming one with him, heart and body.
I drew close to his hand, which was pressed down next to my face…and I felt the heat inside me grow even bigger.
Darius: …I feel like my heart's about to burst here. What are you going to do if I really die from this?
Darius: It's already painful enough as is, and yet…damn, you're just as much of a devil yourself.
I couldn't tell left from right at this pleasure I was tasting for the first time in my life as I desperately clung to him.
(Never in my dreams could I have imagined I could experience a moment of such happiness.)
I cried and laughed out of happiness, to which he gave a resigned smile.
Darius: How about you pick between crying and laughing? (´• ᵕ •`)
My heart was moved from the gentle feeling of his fingers wiping my tears, causing another drop to fall.
Kate: Then let me tell you something, Darius.
Kate: People cry out of happiness, too.
He looked surprised for a moment, but the moment after his face melted into a smile as he gave me a kiss.
Darius: If that's so, I'd want to see more of these tears.
[BLACK]
On the night our bodies connected for the first time, our feelings became one.
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𝜗𝜚 cw — canon-typical violence, brief implication of sexual assault.
[BLACK]
A day passed without me learning the reason for Darius' rejection, when William came to the harbor to pick me up.
[ENGLAND - CITY HARBOR - DAY]
William: It's been a while. I'm glad to see you're doing well.
Urged on by Vogel, I walked to William.
He took my hand with a gentle smile before turning to Darius with an unreadable gaze.
William: We are grateful for your cooperation in releasing the hostage.
Darius: …Would it be safe to say you'll comply with to our conditions then?
William: Yes. In exchange for Kate, Crown will not be questioning Vogel about the capture incident.
William: Her Majesty the Queen seems to be in hardly any mood to make an official announcement about it anyhow.
Darius' eyes narrowed in response.
Darius: So did you catch the assassin from back then?
William: Not yet, unfortunately. We only found the body of a rather suspicious person come up from the River Thames.
William: A firearm that was thought to have been used for the assassination was in his hand…but it's likely not the real one.
Darius: I see…thank you, that'll be good to know.
[CARRIAGE INTERIOR - DAY]
William pulled on my hand, taking me to the carriage with a bright smile.
(Darius…)
Even as I looked at him, my hands on the window, the carriage started moving without him ever meeting my eyes.
(Is this really goodbye…?)
My heart felt like it was about to rip itself open as I could do little else but stare,
as his words from when he rejected me echoed ceaselessly in my mind.
——Flashback——
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - DAY]
Darius: I have no need for an inferior human lover.
Darius: The only thing I need— is family.
——End flashback——
[CARRIAGE INTERIOR - DAY]
I couldn't even call out his name, much less muster the courage to get down.
[BLACK]
I stared at him as his figure grew more and more distant…but our eyes never once met the entire time.
At some point, the scene outside changed to forestry.
I didn't say a word, only looking out the window, when I heard William's gentle voice.
William: For starters, how about we talk about what happened the day of the joint practice?
Those words drew my gaze away from the window at last.
Our eyes met, and with a smile, William retold what he had heard from Liam and the others.
[CROWN CASTLE - FOREST - DAY]
That day, Vogel had launched a sudden attack on Crown Castle, and Liam was the first to stop it.
And Lord Elbert, who had caught wind of the commotion, came as well, but the two's abilities were well-known then.
Their opponents took measures so their shadow would not get stepped on by Elbert, and they restrained Liam before he could disappear…so neither could move in the end.
Alfons, seeing that, apparently got himself caught on purpose to dig out the enemies' motives.
[CARRIAGE INTERIOR - DAY]
William: Those three were trying to clean up any mess that came up before the farewell party for you.
William: They didn't think they would get caught like that.
William: When they got paralyzed by a Cursed one from his ability, however, the tables turned.
(He must be talking about Luca.)
Luca possessed the ability to paralyze those he touches, so the three were easily rendered unable to retaliate.
Though the three woke up soon after losing consciousness, Vogel had already retreated then.
—With me as a hostage.
William: Everyone's worried for you. Do them a favor and show you're fine when we return.
Kate: Alright…
I did think I could finally catch my breath when my life as a hostage came to a close, but I couldn't bring myself to bring myself to be fully cheerful.
William had probably picked up on my feelings, because he asked—
William: Did the devil end up believing in the human?
I didn't reply as I shook my head. In response, he gave a slightly disappointed look as he placed his chin on his hand.
William: I see. But still, I think you did well.
Kate: Did I…?
(If I couldn't get him to trust me, there might have been no point in working hard.)
I slowly let out a sigh as I once again looked out the window— but then all of a sudden the carriage tilted.
Kate: WAH—!
William: —! (O_O)
William grabbed me and my body immediately keeled over.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
And, with no pause, a bullet shattered the window, the glass fragments falling from above.
(What's going on!?)
There was no end to the gunshots as more holes opened up in the carriage.
William: The carriage won't hold up at this rate. We're going outside the moment the gunshots cease.
Kate: Will do…!
I leaned my body and tensed up, waiting for that moment.
[FOREST PATH - DAY]
And when we could no longer hear the sound, we jumped out.
Member with a gun: Hey, they're still alive!
Tall member: Surround them and kill them! Make sure not to look at the man—
William: "Everyone, drop your weapons."
Before the man could finish what he was saying, William activated his ability, and the affected men dropped their weapons at the same time.
But when I saw their uniform— I stiffened.
Kate: Vogel…?
The men were clad in pure white uniforms— without a doubt members of Vogel.
Under William's orders, they lined up and dropped to their knees, throwing sharp glares my way.
William: "State your purpose in attacking us."
One of the men, who seemed of higher status than the others with decorations on his uniform, opened his mouth with a pained expression.
Middle-aged member: We were…ordered by the emperor…to assassinate his son…grh—
(His son?)
I tilted my head, but their next words rendered me speechless.
Middle-aged member: It's Darius Vogel. He is the emperor's illegitimate son…!
William: —! (O_O)
Kate: Wha…
(Darius is…the emperor's illegitimate son…?)
My mouth remained agape as I blinked.
(There's no way…he said he was raised in an orphanage…)
He shouldn't have known who his parents were either—
William: "Is that the truth, and nothing but the truth? Answer."
Middle-aged member: Urgh— we were surprised to learn it when we received the order. But, it is all true.
——Narration——
[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - MONOCHROME]
Many years ago, the emperor had laid his hands on a maid who was working in the palace.
Such an affair was bound to become known, so the maid, who was of low status, was ejected from the palace.
However, she had become pregnant.
If the royal family came to learn of this, both she and her child would be killed.
On account of that, she thought to do an abortion and flee to a foreign country, but that didn't work out well.
As such, she gave birth and, granting only a name, left her child in front of the orphanage.
The maid was killed by those who found out afterwards, but she never gave away where her child was to the end.
The child, who had been left before an orphanage— was named "Darius."
And, by a stroke of a checkered fate…he had once again appeared before the emperor.
——End narration——
[FOREST PATH - DAY]
(No way…)
I was speechless as the men before me gave a mocking laugh at me.
Middle-aged member: The only reason the emperor hasn't killed him is because he is a Cursed one who can see the future.
Darius, who had supposedly not been killed while he had his uses, ended up gaining more power to the point he became a threat.
The emperor had always been searching for a reason to be able to kill Darius.
And now that the situation had taken a turn for the worse, with all responsibility pinned on Darius,
he attempted to settle the tension between the two countries— with Darius' life.
(—What sort of twisted…!)
I bit down on my lip at the boiling anger, fueled by the emperor's heartlessness at trying to make his own child a sacrifice.
But the man seemed oblivious to my anger as he continued.
Middle-aged member: It seems he wants to kill that mad devil before he takes the throne.
That was when I realized that it really was possible for Darius to realize his ideals.
——Flashback——
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - DAY]
Darius: But I will make a country for Cursed ones. Because, I know this world isn't like that.
Darius: I will do it, even if you come to stop me.
To create a country, both people and land were needed.
Even if there were Cursed people to populate it, a country couldn't be made as long as there wasn't land.
——End flashback——
[BLACK]
(But…if Darius is next in line for the throne, he can make that happen.)
He could simply use the land that was Germany, and create his ideal home for Cursed ones.
Rather than creating something from scratch, he could take what was already established and change its shape.
If Darius did that— his wish would be as good as granted.
[FOREST PATH - DAY]
He would bring in more family, and when he had a solid plan, he would take the throne.
Knowing Darius— I couldn't help but think that was exactly what he would do.
William: …I understand your side. I fail to see, though, how this relates to attacking us.
William's harsh tone caused the men to gulp as they responded.
Middle-aged member: The emperor only gave this order to some of the humans in Vogel, along with Cursed ones who were dissatisfied with the director.
Middle-aged member: And said "Cursed ones" want to kill not only the director— but that woman as well.
The reason those Cursed ones weren't satisfied with Darius was rather simple.
It was because their director, who had saved them, had put my life above theirs.
And to Cursed ones who had been hurt by humans, it was a choice they couldn't wrap their heads around.
Middle-aged member: The director will end up killed by the very Cursed ones who worshipped him.
Middle-aged member: To be killed by the very ones he had supposedly saved…quite a fitting end for a distrustful devil, I'd say.
Unable to just stand where I was longer, I grabbed the man by the collar.
[1] He won't die.
[2] I won't forgive you.
[3] Where is he? (+4/+4)
Kate: Where is he!?
Middle-aged member: His death is all but inevitable, even if a powerless woman like yourself goes to his rescue.
William: She won't be alone, as I am here. If we go together, I believe we'll be able to overturn that order.
William: "State Darius' whereabouts."
Under William's order, the man pointed deeper in the forest. What we saw ahead was a church that had become ruins—
William: You go on ahead, Kate.
Kate: William…
William gave me a smile before standing in front of the members.
William: I will go after you after I clean things up here.
[BLACK]
I ran through the town ruins, to search for a single person.
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - DAY]
By the time I found that person— he was standing before the angel statue, one of its wings having been broken off.
(There you are, Darius…!)
But he was surrounded by Vogel members.
Darius: I was the one who gave you a place to belong. The only ones here are those who had lost a place to go to and wished to join Vogel.
Darius: And yet to turn to assassinate me…just what did I do to deserve this treatment?
With swords pointed at Darius, he looked relaxed,
but his expression shifted when Luca emerged from the crowd.
Darius: …Well now, there's a surprise. I didn't expect to see you side with them.
Luca: Don't get me wrong. The only one I hate are humans.
Luca: But then, when you ended up choosing the life of a human woman over Cursed ones, that's when I thought—
Luca: You won't be able to guide us, your family.
Luca unsheathed his sword. But Darius did not move.
Darius: There's nothing I place above my family.
Luca: Then why would you choose that woman? Couldn't you have just killed the likes of her and be done with it?
Darius fell silent, looking troubled, to which Luca closed in with his blade.
Luca: We have no need for a director who doesn't care for his family. So please die, along with that woman.
Darius immediately pushed back on Luca's words.
Darius: I won't die. And Kate will live.
Darius: I saw the future where she got killed by you guys, so I went out of my way to take countermeasures.
Darius: I made arrangements with the one picking her up and called William so she wouldn't meet her death.
Darius: And there's no way he can't protect her. Kate will live, I'm certain of it.
I thought back to when he swatted my hand away at this very place.
(He touched my cheeks without his gloves on then— and his eyes widened.)
Right after that, he had pushed me away, which left me bewildered at the time…but now I understood.
(Darius released me as a hostage…in order to protect me from the worst future.)
In light of how my heart ached at his blatant rejection, to think he had done what he did so that I could live…
Darius: I won't let you kill Kate. But even then, I place family above all else. You should know that well, shouldn't you?
I felt tears well up in my eyes, but I came to when Luca let out a roar of anger.
Luca: I don't believe you. Nobody would believe the likes of you and your words!!!
Luca swung his blade down, to which Darius gave a sad look— and spread both his arms out, not bothering to resist.
It was almost as though he had been waiting patiently for the time the blade would pierce through him—
(—No…!)
Just when I jumped out at the spur of the moment, William's voice rang from behind.
William: KATE!! (O_O)
At that moment, Darius saw us and his eyes widened,
but he didn't stop me as I slipped in between the two and spread my arms as if to cover for him.
Kate: I believe him!
Darius: Wha… (O_O)
Kate: Even if you, who had been saved by Darius, don't believe him…even if those at Vogel don't, too…
Kate: I, Kate, believe in Darius Vogel!!!
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
The moment Luca's eyes landed on me, he gave a fierce look before swinging his sword down.
But before it could land its blow— my body leaned back.
Kate: Huh…
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Darius hugged me tightly from behind before he sent Luca flying with a kick.
And then, lifting me with one arm, he unsheathed the blade in his cane.
Darius: Don't let go, at all.
I held him back, nodding.
When I did, William approached, blade in hand…
William: Would it be safe to assume Vogel kills those who betray it?
Darius: Safe as can be. But before that, I need to punish them.
Darius: If you could cut the tendons from all their limbs, that would be splendid.
[BLACK]
I buried my face in his shoulders, staying on the low so as to not get in his way as cries of agony filled my ears.
The sounds of gunshots and the clash of swords, along with what I presumed to be people being cut down—
—didn't last long before they stopped.
Darius: You can open your eyes now.
[EYES OPEN → DESERTED TOWN - DAY]
As I opened my eyes at Darius' words, he set me down on the pedestal of the angel statue.
My vision was filled with him, but behind was stained with red.
Darius: So much for predictions now. Just what do you plan to do about this?
Though he complained, he also looked somewhat happy…
Kate: I will take full responsibility.
Darius: You better.
At my response, Darius pulled me into a tight hug.
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𝜗𝜚 ikévil elections general collection bonus. story touch feature included .ᐟ
[PALACE - GARDEN - DAY]
If the touching time unfolded in the same venue as the mail sorting, not only did work efficiency decrease considerably,
the possibility that fight we were trying to avoid would happen would dramatically increase…was Roger's perspective,
and so it was decided that the group getting touches would be in a different venue.
[PALACE - GAZEBO - DAY]
The first group was Victor, Ring, and Lord Elbert, but…
Kate: Um…guys, what is this?
Victor: Great that you asked! And what else could it be but hospitality to receive a reward from you!
An afternoon tea set was lined up tightly atop the tea table,
with the fragrance and the steam from the hot water wafting up.
Victor: You must also have had it tough, to wake up with a sudden power.
Kate: Thank you. And truly…what could have caused it?
Elbert: Roger seemed keen on finding that, but he said that with many unknown factors, he had his doubts whether he could narrow down the cause.
Lord Elbert pulled a chair back in a natural motion, and I sat down.
And like a paragon, he served me tea in an elegant manner.
Kate: Thank you, Lord El…bert…?
Elbert: …
As I expressed my gratitude, Lord Elbert went on his knees next to my seat and looked intently up at me.
Kate: …? Why did you suddenly go on your knees…ah!
(Could it be…he's waiting to be touched…!)
I realized I had nearly forgotten the point of this, so I hastily extended my hand and patted Elbert's head.
[TOUCH: ELBERT'S HEAD]
(I-is this okay…)
Elbert: …mm. (´｡• ◡ •｡`)
(Looks like so. It feels a bit like being loved by a puppy…how cute.)
Ring: Kate.
Kate: Ah, Ring! Come to think of it I didn't see you around. What were you doing?
Ring: I didn't have anything to give…so I went to pick flowers I thought you'd like.
I took the colorful assortment of flowers he quickly put out before him.
Ring: Is this…good enough?
(One more puppy…!)
If Lord Elbert was the puppy that awaited a reward with sparkling eyes,
Ring was like the one that drooped his ears and tail, lest he received a scolding.
Kate: Yes, more than enough. Thank you.
[TOUCH: RING'S HEAD]
Ring: (•ᴗ•,, )…I'm glad…
I gave Ring headpats, and he looked elated too.
(Hehe…I just can't help but smile. I think if it's like this, it'll work out.)
I took a bite of a scone and drank the tea.
Kate: Mmm, these very buttery scone are the best as always, Victor.
Victor: Heh, heh, heh…not only are today's scones very buttery, they're very very buttery, you see.
Kate: Oh, no wonder there's a sort of flavor of guilty pleasure then…
(Ah, I've got to thank Victor too.)
(His head…might be a bit hard to reach with the table in the way.)
[TOUCH: VICTOR'S HAND]
Victor: …!? (O_O)
Kate: Ah, sorry for touching you all of a sudden. I wanted to thank you, so.
Victor: Ahh, no, it's nothing…that's what this is for, so no apology needed.
Victor: It's just…it took me by a bit of surprise…
(Victor's looking shaken…! What a rare sight…!)
I was once again hit with a sense of wonder at the ability my hands held and its possibilities.
Ring: …Kate! Is there anything you want—?
Kate: Huh? Anything I want?
Elbert: …I believe he wants you to give him more touches, so he wants to do something for you.
Ring: H-how did you know! Do you have some ability to read minds too!?
Elbert: I feel the same as well, that's all. …I would like more pats from Kate.
Elbert: Is there anything we can do for you?
Kate: Whaa—?
Victor: Oh, oh, me three then. Is there anything we three can do? (ˊᗜˋ*)
(I don't even know what can even top this level of hospitality though…!)
But unable to turn down their admirable efforts to pay me back in exchange for touches and the way their eyes sparkled with pure expectation, I came up with some light request.
Kate: T-then, a shoulder massage…perhaps…?
[BLACK]
After they gently untangled the knots in my shoulder, I gave the three of them lots of touches until time was up.
[CROWN CASTLE - INDOOR CORRIDOR - DAY]
(Well, that felt rather therapeutic. …Umm, the next group is…)
With the help of a memo with each of the group's waiting areas written, I headed to the next place.
[CROWN CASTLE - BASEMENT LABORATORY]
Roger: Oh, there you are, lil lady. You holding up?
Roger was seated on a chair, reading a book.
When he heard my footsteps, he rested an arm on the back of the chair and turned to me.
Kate: As well as I can be. But what are you guys doing here? What of the mail sorting?
Roger: We were let out early to prioritize finding the cause of your condition.
Kate: …Jude too?
Jude: I'd take this over endlessly sortin' through mail.
Liam: I'm in charge of relaying information. So letting you know if we found anything.
Kate: I see…thank you, everyone.
Roger: With that said, mm.
Kate: Huh?
Roger lifted his chin to show the scruff of his neck, giving an egotistic smile.
Roger: Some motivation, if you will, for our hard work trying to get to the bottom of this.
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𝜗𝜚 cw — religious or religion-adjacent themes.
[BLUE SEA - DAY]
On the morning after my seventh night since I became a hostage, I saw that the scene outside the window was changing.
[ENGLAND - CITY PORT - DAY]
(Is that a harbor?)
I blinked as the boat slowly approached the harbor, when I heard a knock at the door.
[VOGEL SHIP - BEDROOM - DAY]
Kate: Come in.
I turned away from the window to see Ring coming in, a tray in his hand.
Ring: Here's today's breakfast.
Kate: Thank you.
I dipped my head toward the platter set on the table, when Ring gave an awkward look.
Ring: Are you not tired of the same meal every day?
Kate: Huh?
Ring: It's just I bring the same thing every single day, so um, I thought you would be tired of it by now…
At Ring's words, I looked down at the breakfast I had come to eat countless times.
(That being a dry German bread, a few slices of dried meat, and a soup with little vegetables in it.)
In the last near-week, these were practically the only things I ate for every meal.
The bread would occasionally be swapped for potatoes, but overall there were no significant changes.
(It would be a lie to say I'm not tired of it at all, but…)
Kate: The way I think, I'm grateful there's food on my table at all.
Ring looked a tad surprised in response.
Kate: I wasn't sure I would receive any food after being told I was a hostage, you know.
Kate: But I get enough every meal to feel full, and I even receive rations for this little one.
I pointed at said little one, the robin, who was pecking at the breadcrumbs.
Kate: So I'll happily eat what I can get!
With the hard bread in my hand, I smiled, to which Ring looked away like he felt bad for me,
but then when he saw the scene outside the window, he let out a small voice.
Ring: Ahh, we're here already.
Those words made me turn toward the window again.
Kate: Which harbor is this from?
Ring: It's apparently a port town in England, far from London.
Ring: They said we're about to run out of supplies, so the German military is stopping here to restock.
——Narration——
[LONDON - BIRD'S EYE VIEW - DAY]
Around a week following the joint practice, the relationship between both countries remained unchanged, their discussions stagnant.
Germany's government never forgave England's military, and vice versa.
Furthermore, during the practice, members who were at the scene were faced with reproach,
and it seemed Darius, too, was again being questioned.
——End narration——
[VOGEL SHIP - BEDROOM - DAY]
My thoughts ran in my head as I ate while looking out the window.
(I'd love to go out soon…)
After getting locked in this room, I obediently did as Darius said.
I never tried to forcefully break the lock, nor did I ever bother wishing to go outside—
It was like I was really a pet…quietly waiting for its owner's return.
(…Well, it's not like Darius comes here anyhow.)
But in exchange, Ring and Nica would come and visit, so I seldom felt bored.
Still, though, I couldn't help but feel depressed as I stared out the window, as if yearning for the outside.
And Ring, seeing me like that, leaned against the wall as he opened his mouth.
Ring: I know you want to go out…but I think it'll be hard.
Ring: Less because you're a hostage, and more that there are a lot of Cursed ones from Vogel on this boat.
Ring: And a lot of them have gotten hurt by humans before, so they might not think very positively of you.
Ring: They don't like that Dari brought you here. So it's better not to go out.
(I…see.)
I thought back to Haus, the facility that had been mentioned when I learned about Darius' past.
——Narration——
[HAUS - LABORATORY ROOM]
They were a research facility based in Germany who gathered Cursed ones and stained their hands with inhumane practices.
The humans there believed without a doubt that Cursed ones were merely tools for war,
so there must have been an unfathomable amount of Cursed ones who were hurt there.
And it was easy to imagine…the Cursed ones gathered before Darius, who had destroyed Haus,
thinking that he had saved them and complying with his will.
——End narration——
[VOGEL SHIP - BEDROOM - DAY]
(In that case, it would be better to stay put right here.)
It wasn't as though I wanted to hurt them or give them any displeasure.
But naturally, my shoulders drooped.
Ring: … (╯_╰)
Seeing me like this, Ring probably felt bad for me, because he seemed to resolve himself to something before raising his head—
Ring: I-I was actually thinking about going outside soon!
Kate: Huh?
Ring: I'll go ask Dari if I can go out together with you!! ( •̀ ^ •́ )✧
——Time skip——
[ENGLAND - CITY STREET - DAY]
Nica: So basically, you guys dragged me out here because otherwise you two will get lost, is that right.
Ring: Thanks, Nica. (´• ᵕ •`)
Kate: Thank you so much, you two…!
Ring mustered up his courage and managed to receive permission from Darius,
and so I was able to go outside for the first time in around a week, albeit under the twins' supervision.
(At last, the outside world…!)
Seeing me with a light spring in my step, Nica held back a yawn as he called out to me.
Nica: Shame Dari's not the one with you.
Kate: …I suppose so.
Though I had gotten myself an opportunity to go out, it seemed Darius still had things to do and couldn't come with.
(I do feel a bit lonely, but it can't be helped.)
As I was taking in my first fresh air in a while, I felt somebody watching me and turned toward the alleyway.
When I did— I spotted a familiar young man clad in pure white uniform turning his back on me and leaving.
Kate: That person…
Nica: Ahh, you mean Luca?
Kate: Luca?
Nica pointed at the alleyway where that young man disappeared, looking fed up as he sighed.
Nica: The one who paralyzed Crown. He can send an electric shock through whatever he touches.
Nica: His ability's got its uses in torture, restraint, and attacking, but well, he's still young, so.
Nica: He apparently wanted to come to England with us, but ever since he wasn't chosen, he had been really sulky.
It would seem Luca is a young Cursed one, even among Vogel.
Darius had saved him from his mother's abuse due to his special ability,
and it seemed ever since then, he had trauma against human women.
(That's just…)
Though it was hard to bear that sort of story, it seemed for Vogel it was all too common.
Nica: So that's why they go with Darius. Because to them, Dari is a god that gave them salvation.
I couldn't say anything to Nica's words as I dropped my gaze. He then lightly tapped at my back.
Nica: As for us, though, we don't hate humans, so you can rest easy.
Nica: Humans or Cursed ones…each have their good and bad apples.
Ring, who was walking by my side, nodded in agreement with a gentle expression.
Kate: …Thank you guys.
[BLACK]
I had never done anything to hurt Cursed ones,
but in this circumstance where humans as a whole were being differentiated, I felt just a little relief from the two's views.
[FOREST PATH - DAY]
From the olden days, there was supposedly a small town that started from a church within the forest.
It had been uninhabited for many moons now, but having heard from the townspeople that there were buildings that remained even now,
we decided to check the place out with time on our hands, but…
Nica: …Hey, so are we seriously not there yet?
Nica questioned Ring, who was walking in between us with me in front, in a tired voice.
Ring: They said it was just a bit ahead…
Kate: Haa…
We heard it was a flat path, and yet what stretched out endlessly before us was an upwards incline.
(This is basically the same as climbing a mountain…!)
Perhaps because I hadn't walked at all in the past week, my stamina was lower than before with my breathing more shallow.
But in contrast to an exhausted me and Nica, Ring walked through the forest with a calm expression.
Nica: Ring, you're so fast. Just look at me at Spatzi, we're basically drenched here.
Ring was walking some ways ahead of us, when he came back with a surprised look.
Ring: Sorry for that, I was going too fast. (O_O)
Nica: Let's take a little break here. I can't take take another step. "( – ⌓ – )
Nica sat where he was, and I crouched down with a sigh too.
Ring, looking perplexed, was pacing back and forth in front of me,
but when Nica patted beside himself, Ring, too, sat on the earth.
Away from the hustle and bustle, a cool breeze blew between us in the silent forest.
(…It almost feels unreal.)
Be it the problems between both countries, the situation I was currently in, all of it seemed so far in the midst of the wilderness,
and it felt like the uncertainty in my heart felt lighter. I stretched myself when at the next moment—
Nica: So, Spatzi, what part of Dari's gotten you so drawn to him?
Kate: …What!?
—all of a sudden, a bomb dropped from Nica's mouth.
Ring: Wh— s-so you like Dari!?
Nica: It was super obvious from the veeery start. You probably just didn't notice, Ring.
Nica: Like, just when I thought you could finally separate yourself from a guy who's a load of bad news, you went and made yourself a hostage?
Nica: That's a mad move right there. If you didn't like Dari, I would've thought you had gone genuinely nuts.
Nica: Ah, and for the record, that was a compliment.
(A-a mad move…)
I was quite surprised at those words that I could hardly think of as a "compliment,"
when for some reason Ring's face went bright red as he earnestly murmured, "So that's how it is."
Only Nica, who was sitting in the middle, looked my way with an amused expression— before once again asking the same thing.
Nica: So, what part of Dari's gotten you so drawn to him?
Realizing I could neither distract him from the subject nor run from it, I opened my mouth as heat concentrated in my face.
[1] His face is my type…
[2] I don't know how it started. (+4/+4)
[3] He's nice, unexpectedly.
Kate: I don't know how it started.
Nica: So it was like before you knew it, you were in love kind of thing. Pretty common, I'd say.
Ring: I-I get it too. It's like, at some point it becomes natural to be with that person…!
Nica: That's from the stage play we were talking about before, isn't it? You don't have to force yourself to join the conversation, you know.
When it came to what I liked about him, I had a feeling it would be a long story as I gave a strained laugh.
Kate: I'm not really sure how, but I did fall for him.
Nica blinked— before laughing with a resigned look.
Nica: You both got some screws loose in your heads, so I'd say you two are more than fit for each other.
Before I could ask him a question in return, Nica stood up and brushed dirt and debris from his pants.
(Aren't I normal though…?)
I hurried after Nica, who started walking, with Ring following.
Nica: But, well, I guess I can't complain if that made Dari more soft. Right, Ring?
As Ring was brought into the conversation, his face went bright red as he said—
Ring: …S-so have you guys already held hands!? (๑/////๑ " )
[BLACK]
It would go without saying that Nica burst out into laughter at that moment.
Some tens of minutes passed since then, we arrived at the deserted town.
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - DAY]
The shadows of its history remained in the now colorless town, which were like ruins as an eerie air drifted.
But at the same time, I could feel an enigmatic atmosphere too,
perhaps because the angel's statue, even with its wings now fallen, maintained a sense of dignity.
I saw the twins explore around from my periphery, while I stood and stared up at the angel, one of its wings broken off.
(It looks like Darius.)
[WHITE]
When it came to angels, there was Darius Vogel.
In the month following my first meeting with him, that was what I ended up equating him as in my mind.
(In reality, though, he's more of a devil…)
But even so, if it's just based on appearances, he was a person who possessed the air of an angel.
[ENGLAND - DESERTED TOWN - DAY]
As I stared closely at the statue, I suddenly heard footsteps from behind me—
Darius: That angel statue was originally meant to be a symbol of religious faith.
Kate: —Darius!
He didn't give me any opportunity to ask when he got here or why he was here as he continued with a light tone.
Darius: All the residents had offered their prayers to it, but they couldn't escape from the famine, disasters, or conflicts.
Darius: And, apparently, at some point this statue had come to be known as the devil for not saving them, and they broke a wing off.
Darius: They pushed their own beliefs onto it on their own, claiming then that they had been betrayed, and ended up hurting it. Humans think of nothing but themselves, see.
His side profile seemed somewhat lonely, and I gradually closed the distance between us.
Kate: It's not like God will save every person. No matter how much prayers one gives, there will always be difficulties.
If in this world everyone could be saved, that would be nice, but unfortunately reality was not so kind.
I long knew that no matter how much one prayed, believed in or sought out salvation, there were people who couldn't be saved.
Kate: So, this angel isn't bad.
Kate: The people who broke its wing were in the wrong, but I don't think those who offered their prayers for it are bad.
I leaned my head on his shoulder, and I felt that loneliness ebb from his profile.
Darius: …If only this world overflowed with more humans like you, maybe Cursed ones wouldn't suffer.
His words, which came out in a small murmur, reached my ears.
Darius: But I will make a country for Cursed ones. Because, I know this world isn't like that.
Darius: I will do it, even if you come to stop me.
His eyes were filled with resolve as he looked up at the angel statue, and I, too, looked up.
Kate: If this country is meant to let Cursed ones find a happy life, I have no reason to stop you.
Kate: That said, if that country ends up trying to weed out humans— I will definitely stop you then.
Darius: …So I see.
Darius took off his gloves and gently stroked my cheeks.
But then the next moment— his eyes went wide, and he backed away from me.
Darius: I am releasing the hostage.
Kate: Huh…?
Darius: Tomorrow morning, I'm returning you to Crown.
Darius: Your contract with Vogel ends here too. Thank you for your work until now.
He put his gloves back on before leaving in a quick pace, and not understanding what was going on, I chased after him.
Kate: Wait a minute, just what is—
But before I could grab his coat— he swatted my hand away.
Kate: Huh…
Darius: I have no need for an inferior human lover.
Darius: The only thing I need— is family.
I couldn't say anything to his retreating back, only standing in a daze.
(That was the first time he swatted my hand away.)
For how much he said he hated humans, he had never done such a thing up until now…
(This is— a blatant rejection.)
The moment I realized, I felt tears fall down my cheeks.
[BLACK]
As I shed tears, still bewildered, the angel statue simply looked down.
Just want to say how much I appreciate the work you do with your translations! I think it’s good to look at these characters through a critical eye and share opinions but it’s not ok to use screen shots of someone else’s hard work without crediting them. Especially when you’re hating on that persons favorite character! I just hope this doesn’t demoralize you or make you feel a certain way. You’re using your time to bring people joy. I personally look forward to every post you make. Even the ones that are not translations!
hii anon, ty for for your kind words✨✨ in light of all what happened i really appreciate it /gen it did make me feel down for a bit but also, whats done is done. i would appreciate an apology at some point, but eh, i won’t be holding my hopes up wayy too high haha. i have mostly moved on, i think. that post was pretty blatantly a thinly veiled hate post against darius, so for one it just didnt feel so great to learn ppl were essentially reading my tls out of spite?? but also that gave me the impression they didnt credit me out of malice toward me as a person bc i liked darius too..
but in truth i am ok with discussing criticisms, even on characters like alfons & darius, who are my favs personally for how ironic and complex they are, but also i understand why ppl may not feel comfy with them. i wont judge as long as i receive proper respect in turn and any discussion is brought up in a civilized manner. i don’t mind my tls being used for critical opinions too, since really, i do enjoy seeing ppl react to my tls, or sort of using them to form their own opinions, especially positively but also critically — but i implore everyone who reads this to remember that criticism or fostering a discussion based in a critical light is not the same as hate or masquerading hate as “criticism.”
