saiharui

Finlay:

Master of the Demon Butlers.

Thank you for responding to my sudden summons.

Finlay:

And… Lucas, Berrien, Nac-kun as well.

Choices:

Is this an urgent request?

Why have you called for us?

Finlay:

This time…

There is a matter I would like to entrust to you in secret.

Finlay:

There is an “underground casino” on the outskirts of Espoir…

I want you to infiltrate it.

Nac:

An underground casino…?

That certainly sounds suspicious.

Finlay:

Yes…

Allow me to explain from the beginning.

Finlay:

Recently, in the Central Lands…

The balance of power among criminal organizations has been shifting dramatically.

Finlay:

This is something you are not entirely uninvolved in…

so I assume you are aware.

In the past…

We dismantled a mafia organization in the city of Slick.

And more recently, Nac has been going around crushing antisocial organizations throughout the Central Lands.

As a result…

There are now many movements within the underworld.

Finlay:

Organizations are merging and reorganizing in a desperate bid for survival…

such movements have become increasingly active.

Finlay:

And among them…

There is one particular mafia that has been gaining remarkable strength.

Finlay:

The underground casino I want you to infiltrate…

is operated by that mafia.

Berrien:

I see. Before this mafia grows even stronger…

you wish to take action and investigate early.

Finlay:

That is part of it…

but there are also various rumors surrounding this casino.

Finlay:

It seems that not only mafias from the Central Lands…

but also mafias from the Eastern Lands have been frequenting it.

Finlay:

And recently…

financial transactions with the Eastern Lands appear to be increasing.

Nac:

Hmm… Mafias from the Eastern Lands as well…?

Nac:

However…

I was certain I had eliminated most organizations in the Central Lands myself.

Nac:

To think that one capable of maintaining ties with another land still remained…

Finlay:

That mafia…

has a powerful noble sponsor backing it.

Finlay:

For many years, they have paid substantial tribute to the Grovanes House…

so we have turned a blind eye until now.

Lucas:

I see…

A noble who uses the mafia and pays tribute to the Grosvenor House…

Lucas:

Could it be… the Sabino family?

You:

The Sabino family…?

Lucas:

Yes. They have long maintained ties with the mafia…

and contributed financially to the Grovanes House.

Lucas:

And it is also the family into which Zerashia-sama…

Finlay-sama’s cousin has married.

You:

(Zerashia-sama… I’ve never heard that name before)

Lucas:

At present…

She holds real power within the Sabino family.

Finlay:

The Sabino family’s contributions to the Grovanes House are significant.

Finlay:

That is precisely why…

We have not questioned their ties to the mafia until now.

Finlay:

However…

it seems this time we must investigate more thoroughly.

You:

Is there a reason?

Finlay:

Yes. After the incident in which Demon Butlers’ Master was attacked…

We investigated the flow of funds in order to identify the client.

Finlay:

As a result…

We found suspicions of money laundering taking place at that very casino.

You:

Money laundering…?

Finlay:

Simply put…

It is a mechanism for making illegally earned money appear legitimate.

Finlay:

“In other words, a method used by criminals who do not wish others to know how they earned their money.”

Lucas:

That is… certainly not something we can overlook.

Lucas:

We, too…

would like to uncover the truth behind the attack as soon as possible.

Finlay:

Indeed.

That is why I want you to investigate the truth.

Finlay:

If the casino becomes aware of your investigation…

there is a risk the ledgers will be falsified.

Finlay:

But with you, I doubt such a failure would occur.

Berrien:

Heh…

We are honored to have earned your trust.

Finlay:

It is simply an objective evaluation based on your past achievements.

Choices:

(I’m happy to be acknowledged)

(I must be careful not to fail)

Finlay:

There is one more matter as well…

Finlay:

There is a rumor that the owner of that casino…

is plotting to have me removed from my position.

Finlay:

I would like you to confirm the truth of that rumor as well.

Berrien:

The casino owner…

In other words, the Sabino family seeks Finlay-sama’s downfall…?

Berrien:

It is difficult to imagine Zerashia-sama devising such a plan.

Lucas:

Indeed…

I cannot imagine that of her.

Nac:

Hmm…

For Berrien-san and Lucas-san to say that so firmly…

Nac:

Is Zerashia-sama truly such a trustworthy person?

Lucas:

Hmm… Rather than trustworthy…

Finlay:

…There is no purer gambler than that woman.

Finlay:

Rather than maneuvering behind the scenes to seize power, she would choose to sit at the gaming table… 

That is the kind of person she is.

Choices:

I see…?

A born gambler…

Finlay:

Personally, I do not take this rumor very seriously.

Lucas:

However, given the nature of the matter…

it cannot simply be ignored.

Finlay:

Exactly. I want you to meet Zerashia…

and confirm the truth of the rumor.

Lucas:

Understood.

We will do our utmost to put your mind at ease, Finlay-sama.

You:

If there is something we can do…

Finlay:

Good.

I shall await your work with expectations.

Finlay:

To summarize, the objectives of this infiltration are twofold.

Finlay:

First, investigate the casino’s ledgers…

and obtain evidence of money laundering.

Finlay:

Second…

confirm the truth of the rumor that someone is plotting my removal.

Berrien:

However, Finlay-sama…

Is it truly acceptable to carry out this mission?

Berrien:

If we uncover any evidence…

Berrien:

Depending on how things unfold…

we may drive the house of Zerashia-sama, your childhood friend, into ruin…

Finlay:

That is fine.

…You all know her well enough.

Finlay:

If she were the type to be depressed merely because her in-laws’ house fell into ruin…

I would not have struggled so much with her.

Berrien:

Well, that is true…

Zerashia-sama does not seem the type to be discouraged.

Lucas:

Heh…

She is resilient… or perhaps simply eccentric.

Finlay:

In any case,

do not hold back. Investigate thoroughly.

Lucas:

I see…

If it were only a matter of secretly retrieving the ledgers, Nac-kun alone would suffice…

Lucas:

The reason Berrien and I were also summoned…

is because we are acquainted with Zerashia-sama, correct?

Finlay:

Exactly.

Understanding her way of thinking is no simple matter…

Finlay:

Having someone with at least some familiarity with her

should reduce unnecessary complications.

Lucas:

Still, regarding the alleged plan for your removal…

would it not be simpler to confirm it with Zerashia-sama yourself?

Finlay:

sigh…

Speaking with her is exhausting.

Finlay:

And if I were to request a meeting myself…

she would undoubtedly attach conditions to it.

You:

(…What kind of person is she…?)

Berrien:

Heh…

Neither Finlay-sama nor Zerashia-sama have changed since long ago.

Finlay:

…In any case.

I leave the two tasks to you.

Finlay:

Other than Zerashia and any absolutely necessary parties…

do not reveal your identities.

Finlay:

If Demon Butlers and their Master were to appear at the casino…

it would cause an uproar that “the Grovanes House is conducting a crackdown.”

Meet Zerashia-sama and confirm the rumor…

and obtain the ledgers without being discovered.

That is our mission.

Berrien:

Understood.

We shall carry out our duties in accordance with your expectations.

Finlay:

Very well. That is all.

Master of the Demon Butlers, I am counting on you as well.

Finlay:

I heard you gave a splendid performance in Slick.

I look forward to seeing it again.

You:

Eh…?

Finlay:

As I said before…

your identities must not be revealed.

Finlay:

You will infiltrate as members of the mafia…

and you, Master, as their boss.

Choices:

(I have to act again…?)

(…This weighs heavily on me…)

[Carriage]

After concluding the discussion with Finlay-sama…

We set off back toward the estate.

Lucas:

Heh, regardless of the request itself…

I am delighted to see Master play the role of a boss again♪

Nac:

Indeed.

Nac:

During the Slick mission…

I heard your performance was nothing short of magnificent.

Choices:

That’s not true at all…

Please don’t expect too much…

Nac:

There is no need for modesty.

Nac:

Even as you are…

you possess the dignity to lead and command others.

Lucas:

Yes, yes.

How could we not look forward to seeing Master in the role of boss?

You:

sigh…

Berrien:

Lucas-san, Nac-kun.

Master is troubled.

You:

Thank you, Berrien…

Berrien:

Not at all.

Playing the role of mafia members is quite demanding…

Berrien:

…sigh…

Lucas:

Oh?

It is unlike you to sigh, Berrien.

Lucas:

Is something the matter?

Berrien:

Ah, my apologies…

to sigh in Master’s presence…

Berrien:

I was just wondering… whether I can truly portray a mafia member.

I have grown rather anxious.

Choices:

(I understand how you feel, Berrien.)

(Let’s do our best together…)

Lucas:

Hmm…

Perhaps you need not act much at all, Berrien.

Lucas:

If those around the boss are overly polite…

it may actually enhance the boss’s authority and make them seem more intimidating.

Nac:

I agree.

That would be preferable to forcing yourself to act rough.

Berrien:

I-Is that so…? Phew… I’m relieved…

Choices:

………

(I’m… a little envious…)

Nac:

By the way, changing the subject…

Nac:

Lucas-san and Berrien-san,

It seems you are acquainted with Zerashia-sama.

Nac:

What kind of person is she?

You:

I was curious as well

Lucas:

Zerashia-sama is…

four years younger than Finlay-sama, his cousin.

Lucas:

She is very intelligent, of excellent lineage…

Lucas:

At one time,

There were even rumors that she might inherit the headship of the Grovanes House.

Lucas:

Though in the end…

Finlay-sama was chosen from among the candidates.

Berrien:

Had Finlay-sama not been present…

Berrien:

Or had Lucas-san not become his tutor…

Berrien:

The head of the Grovanes House…

might well have been her.

You:

Eh? Lucas was Finlay-sama’s tutor?

Berrien:

Yes.

Berrien:

Lucas-san believed Finlay-sama worthy of becoming head…

and offered to tutor him from a young age.

Lucas:

An intelligent Finlay-sama

would likely have become head even without my instruction.

Lucas:

But I wished for him to study the “imperial arts” required of a ruler

from an early age.

Berrien:

There was opposition from those who said,

“A Demon Butler as a tutor?”…

Berrien:

But Lucas-san secured the position through negotiation.

You:

I had no idea…

Lucas:

It was also to build trust with the future head of the house…

so I was rather enthusiastic.

Lucas:

At the time,

Finlay-sama’s rank in the line of succession was low…

Lucas:

He was not greatly expected from the beginning,

which was one reason they entrusted him to me.

Lucas:

As for Zerashia-sama…

I met her during those tutoring days.

Lucas:

She lived near Finlay-sama,

🫖Berrien's would immediately melt into the kiss. His face was going red and soft, like he would literally melt in your arms in any seconds. His usual poise gives way to warmth, breath hitching quietly as he relaxes against you, as if finally setting down a weight he’s carried for centuries. His gentle kisses then turned a little desperate, and hands clinging to you, panting and soft noises could be heard from him. One hand settles at your back, steady and protective, the other lifting to your cheek with careful familiarity. He kisses you like a poem spoken in hushed tones, measured, thoughtful, yet full of quiet emotion. Every touch is deliberate, every breath shared with intention. The taste of fragrant tea he drank still lingered, and it never felt sweeter.

⚔️Bastien melts into the kiss, not in a shy or hesitant way, but as if his lips already knew they belonged to yours. They fit perfectly, like a missing puzzle piece finally finding its place. He kisses you at a steady pace, hands moving from caressing your cheek to holding the back of your neck with quiet confidence. Holding you there as if he has no intention of letting go. He deepens the kiss without warning, tilting his head just enough to make it more consuming and more honest. But don’t let that composure fool you. If you place your palm against his chest, just above his heart, you’ll feel how wildly it beats for you. Only you. Kiss him back with the same fervor, and he’ll gladly melt both of you down to the surface below, eager to have more of you.

🍽Lono’s shoulders tense the moment you lean in to capture his lips. His legs almost gave out from the sudden attack. Whatever words he had planned die in his throat. His focus is narrowing entirely to the sensation you give him and the want that follows. He wants more. His hands hesitate for half a second, tension coiled tight beneath his skin, before he exhales and gives in. When he does, he holds you firmly, like he’s afraid that if he loosens his grip even a little, you’ll slip away. The moment the tension and surprise fade, he grabs you firmly, determined to taste you again, to take everything your lips are willing to give. He engraves every touch and every feeling into his memory, savoring it all. Calloused hands and the comforting scent of herbs and spices envelop you completely, and in his arms, you feel warm and safe.

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🦋Fennesz isn’t sure how long the two of you have been kissing in the quiet corner of the library, hidden behind dusty shelves. At first, he’s tense and uncertain, too aware of everything that could go wrong, too afraid of being a bother. He wants to kiss you, to pour all that quiet affection into you, yet his worries cling stubbornly to him. But the moment you take his hand and pull him closer, he melts completely into your lips, forgetting the world around him. One hand grips the shelf behind you, steadying himself, while the other wraps around you with surprising strength. He kisses you earnestly, like he’s memorizing the feeling the same way he memorizes every book he reads, careful, thorough, unwilling to forget even a second. The strength of his hold only makes you want to stay there longer, and Fennesz has never felt happier to be in the library for reasons beyond reading.

🦾Boschi’s long hair tangles easily between your fingers, and the gentle tugs you give make him melt further into the kiss you share. The low grunts he lets out send vibrations straight to your lips, and you’re certain you’d be the one collapsing if Boschi didn’t hold you up, pinning you firmly against the wall. His grip is steady, protective, almost reverent—like he’s grounding himself in the knowledge that you’re here. That you’re alive. That you’re his. Even through the fabric of your clothes, the chill of his prosthetic arm sends shivers through you. You can feel him everywhere with him surrounding you, grounding you. Yet it’s never too much. It never could be. You want more of his love, of him, and Boschi takes that seriously. Anything for his master. Anything for his lover. Anything to make sure you are loved.

Attacker:

Our target is “Nac Stein”…

Whoever takes him down will receive a special reward…

Attacker:

Ugh!?

Lucas:

Oh my.

Breaking in through the window, how rude of our guests.

Attacker:

W-What…!?

Y-You are…!

Attacker:

Gah!!

Lamli:

Lucas-sama…!

Who on earth are these people…?

Lucas:

Hmm…Judging by how they spoke and the weapons they’re using…

It seems assassins from another land have come for Nac-kun.

Lamli:

So it really is that…

Honestly, at a time like this…

Lucas:

In any case, let’s head to Nac-kun and Master at once.

After that, we’ll evacuate them to a safe place…

Tap tap tap…

Muu:

Ah, Lucas-san and Lamli-san!

That noise just now was…?

Lucas:

Ah…

I simply put some uninvited guests to sleep.

Muu:

T-These people… don’t tell me they were after Master…!?

Muu:

Um! Have you seen Master?

When I woke up, Master wasn’t in bed…

Lucas:

It’s fine. Master is in Nac-kun’s room.

I saw them enter his room a little while ago.

Muu:

I-Is that so…?

I’m sorry… I really tried to stay awake…

Tap tap tap…

Attackers:

There!

Is that the target…?

Attackers: 

No, that’s not him… 

It doesn’t match the target’s description.

Attackers: 

Doesn’t matter, kill them all!

Leave no one alive!

Lamli:

Uwah!

There’s a whole bunch of them!

Lamli:

…And they look pretty strong, too.

Lucas:

It would seem so…

Muu-chan, may I ask you something?

Muu:

Eh? Y-yes!

What is it…?

Lucas:

We’ll handle things here.

While we do, I want you to go to Master.

Lucas:

Nac-kun may already be aware of the attack, but…

Just in case, please inform him of the situation.

Muu:

O-okay…!

Please be careful, both of you!

Tap tap tap…

Lamli:

Lucas-sama…

Will Master be alright?

Lucas:

Yes.

If Nac-kun is with them, there should be nothing to worry about…

Lucas:

…Still, you never know.

Let’s finish what’s in front of us quickly.

Lamli:

Yes!

Leave the cleaning to me!

Muu:

……Nac-san…!

…Nac-san…!

Muu:

Master, too…

Please answer me…

Muu:

Uu… w-what should I do…

They won’t wake up at all…

Muu:

I have to wake them up quickly, or enemies will be here too…!

Clatter

Muu:

Eh…?

What was that sound…?

Muu:

It sounded like it came from…

The ceiling…

Crash

Attacker A:

…!

There, found the target.

Attacker B:

Looks like they’re asleep.

There’s also another person… and a cat.

Muu:

Uwah!!

P-people fell from the ceiling!?

Attacker A:

Wha!?

T-the cat talked!?

Attacker B:

A talking cat…?

…Come to think of it…

Attacker B:

The first target with a bounty on them was also said to be accompanied by a talking cat…

Attacker A:

Then that must mean…

That’s the Master of the Demon Butlers…!?

Muu:

Th-this is bad…!

Master! Nac-san, please wake up!!

…………………

Nac:

…Master…

You:

…Nac…!

Nac:

…It is true that, to me, my father was a great presence.

My purpose in life, and the means to live… All were taught to me by him.

Nac:

And above all…

In his own way, he loved me.

Nac:

Not only to fulfill a mission…

But to ensure that his son would not be consumed by madness, he guided me.

Nac:

Therefore…

Even if my words sound like my father’s words…

Nac:

…They are also my own voice.

Please understand that much.

Nac:

I follow my father’s teachings…

By my own will.

You:

Is that really alright with you?

Nac:

……………….

You:

I want to hear your true feelings, Nac.

Nac:

…My…

True feelings are………

Nac:

Of course… My wish is to live beside the one I cherish…

To walk through life together, bathed in light…How happy that would be.

Nac:

However…

That is a dream that must never be permitted…

You:

I want you to stay by my side, Nac

Nac:

……!

Master…?

I cannot even imagine how much Nac suffered….

in order to give up his own wish.

If the path he chose was the result of all that anguish…

Perhaps it was the correct decision.

But…

To be forced apart, even though neither of us truly wants it…

Is there anything more painful than that?

You:

I feel the same way as you, Nac

Nac:

…Master…

Nac:

Even after seeing my past, you would still… 

Accept me… As I am…?

Nac:

………………

You:

Let’s make our wish come true together, Nac

Nac:

……I…

Nac:

Is it truly acceptable…

For me to wish for my own happiness?

Nac:

Under the banner of justice…

I have caused much suffering…

Nac:

Someone like me…

May I really stay by your side…?

You:

Because that is my happiness

Nac:

………………………

Nac:

I feel the same way…

As you do, Master.

Nac:

For your sake, I was prepared…

To relinquish my own happiness.

Nac:

…However…

If my choice were to distance even you from happiness…

Nac:

Then that would not be protecting you at all.

You:

Then…

Nac:

Yes.

At last, I have made my decision.

Nac:

My answer is…………

…………………

Black Cat:

“…I’m sorry.

May I interrupt for a moment?”

You:

Eh…?

Black Cat:

“If possible, I would have liked to wait until you finished talking, but…”

Black Cat:

“…The situation is a bit dangerous.

Could you please wake up right away?”

Nac:

Master…?

What is the matter?

You:

The black cat says it wants us to wake up…

Nac:

…The black cat…?

You:

You can’t hear it, Nac?

Nac:

No. I hear nothing at all.

Black Cat:

“Hurry.”

You:

It says, “Hurry”

Nac:

Hmm……Very well.

I have yet to fully understand, but…

Nac:

If it is what you say, Master…

Then I shall wake at once.

You:

Sorry, Nac…

Nac:

No.

We can continue this later.

Nac:

Hehe…

I do not like being woken in the middle of sleep, but…

Nac:

For today alone…

Even Lucas and Hanamaru, who had gone out to search for him…

Seemed to have narrowly missed him, passing by each other at the very last moment…

While remaining on guard against attacks from assassins…

We continued our days worrying about Nac’s safety.

Lamli:

……Haa.

You:

Cheer up, Lamli

Lamli:

Ah, sorry!

Sighing in front of Master like that…

Muu:

But… I understand why Lamli-san feels like sighing.

Everyone is worried about Nac-san, after all…

Lamli:

…Huh, Nac?

Lamli:

No…

I’m worried about Master, actually.

Lamli:

I keep thinking about how long we’ll have to keep forcing such a cramped life on you.

Because of the assassins, you can’t even go outside properly.

Muu:

I-is that so…

Well, it’s true that it’s inconvenient for Master as well.

You:

I’m fine as long as everyone is here

Teddy:

Mmm…

It’s better not to let our guard down, but…

Teddy:

There’s also the possibility that the assassins…

Aren’t in a position to worry about Master right now.

Teddy:

After all, Nac-san has been…

Going around wiping out assassin organizations across the Central Land one after another.

Teddy:

If they might be attacked themselves…

They probably don’t have the spare capacity to assault the Devil’s Palace.

Yuhan:

Yes…

At the very least, the assassin organizations around here must all be on edge.

Yuhan:

However, assassin organizations exist not only in the Central Land…

But also in many other places, including the Eastern Land.

Yuhan:

Taking advantage of the chaos in the Central Land…

Organizations from other lands may launch a surprise attack on the manor.

Teddy:I-I see…

Then we really can’t afford to let our guard down…

Yuhan:Indeed. But as long as we are here, there will be no problem.

Yuhan:

No matter what attacks us, we will protect Master, even at the cost of our lives…

So please, rest assured.

You:

Having everyone here makes me feel safe

Yuhan:

Thank you very much.

Hanamaru:

Still, that Nac guy…

How long does he plan to keep acting on his own?

Hanamaru:

I get that he’s moving quietly so responsibility doesn’t fall on us, but…

Hanamaru:

If someone ends up dead again like last time…

Even Finlay-sama won’t be able to ignore it.

Muu:

B-but…

That incident wasn’t Nac-san’s fault, right?

Lucas:

Yeah. I examined the body myself, it was an accident.

The victim’s son testified to that as well, so there’s no mistake.

Hanamaru:

Yeah, but you know…

Rumors tend to grow legs.

Hanamaru:

At the tavern the very next day…

There were already whispers about “the ghost of the Stein family.”

Hanamaru:

If Nac gets branded with the image of a “killer”…

Things will get troublesome when he tries to come back to the manor.

Yuhan:

Hmm… I see.

So that means……

Yuhan:

While we were protecting Master here at the manor…

Hanamaru-san was at the tavern?

Hanamaru:

Hey, hey, it was work!

Information gathering to track down Nac.

Yuhan:

Hehe…

Yes, of course. I understand.

Lamli:

Hmm…

The Stein family, huh…

Lamli:The name of the organization that was destroyed was Stein… And Nac’s surname is Stein as well…

Lamli:

It doesn’t really feel unrelated somehow.

Maybe there was some kind of connection?

Lucas:

……That would be……

Tap… tap…

Shiro:

……Oi.

Muu:

Ah, Shiro-san.

You:

Shiro, did something happen?

Shiro:

…Yeah.

Nac came by a while ago.

Muu:

What!?

Nac-san did!?

Lucas:

Then…

Where is he now?

Shiro:

……I don’t know.

This was left in front of the gate.

You:

This is… a letter?

Shiro:

Yeah.

Written in Nac’s handwriting, there’s no doubt it’s addressed to you.

Shiro:

I sensed a presence at the front gate and found the letter…

I attempted to pursue him, just in case, but…

Shiro:

…That bastard’s skill at shaking off pursuers is first-rate.

He’s not easy to catch.

Shiro:

…I’ve delivered it properly.

I’ll return to guarding outside.

You:

Ah, thank you…

Tap… tap… tap…

Lamli:

Nac…

To go out of his way to deliver a letter himself…

Teddy:

Do you think it contains something really important…?

You:

Anyway, I’ll read it

As everyone watched with tense expressions…

The seal of the letter was broken, and the stationery inside was taken out.

Neatly lined upon it were Nac’s gentle, meticulous letters…

But contrary to the beauty of the handwriting…

What was written there was a detailed account of the life of one man…

A man destined from birth to become an assassin.

……………………

………………

…………

Nac:

That is everything…

All the sins of my past that I have hidden until now.

Nac:

Perhaps you could not bear it partway through…

And stopped reading.

Nac:

That would be understandable.

It is a past even I wish to avert my eyes from.

Nac:

But turning away from the past…

Does not erase my sins.

Nac:

I considered continuing to serve at Master’s side while sealing away my past, but…

Nac:

Through this incident…

I was forced once again to realize who I truly am.

Nac:

…My heart has long since been broken.

Broken enough that I smile naturally when witnessing the death of evil men.

Nac:

Someone so abnormal…

Should not remain at Master’s side.

Nac:

I am unfit to be Master’s butler.

However, my loyalty to Master has not changed.

Nac:

From here on…

I will serve Master in a role only I can fulfill, one suited to me.

Nac:

That is, not as a butler…

But as Nac Stein, an individual.

Nac:

…This does not mean I am returning to being an assassin.

I could not become like my respected father…

Nac:

However…

I did inherit the means to expose the darkness lurking beneath society.

Nac:

Enemies who seek to harm Master are not limited to angels.

Among humans as well exist “traitors to humanity”…

Nac:

I wish to protect Master from such threats…

As a shadow-like existence.

Nac:

Of course…

I have no intention of abandoning my duty to protect people from angels.

Nac:

Fortunately…

New strength continues to gather at the Devil’s Palace.

Nac:

So that the butlers may fight without hesitation…

I intend to continue supporting them from the shadows.

Nac:

And when the time comes to settle things with the intelligent angels…

I promise I will come running without fail.

Nac:

Therefore, until that day…

I ask that you permit me to remain away from Master’s side.

Nac:

…I apologize for deciding this without Master’s permission.

But my resolve will not waver.

Nac:

If possible, please share the contents of this letter with the other butlers…

So that no more needless effort is spent searching for me…

Nac:

…Lastly…

To the Master I respect more than anyone in the world, my heartfelt thanks.

Nac:

Because I met you…

The world was filled with light, and the future overflowed with hope.

Nac:

That light was too dazzling for me…

So from now on, I will watch over it from the shadows.

Nac:

Nac Stein

It was said that no one knew when he would awaken…

Berrien’s strong wish was  to “be by his side when Bellen’s wake up”...

Despite his injures, Berrien refused to leave Bellen-san’s side.

Worried about Berrien, I decided to go and check on the two of them in the room.

Knock knock

Berrien:

Y-yes.

Please, come in.

Click

You:

Berrien, are you okay…?

Berrien:

Oh, Master.

Did you perhaps come to check on me?

Berrien:

Hehe… please don’t worry.

As you can see, I’m perfectly fine.

You:

But just now, it was like that…

Berrien:

Yes…

It’s true that I still feel physically tired.

Berrien:

But more than that…

My heart feels lighter than ever.

Berrien:

A wish that has lasted over 2000 years…

is finally about to come true.

Berrien:

All of this…

is thanks to having met you, Master.

You:

It’s all thanks to everyone

Berrien:

Hehe… That’s right. 

I am supported by wonderful people, including Master.

Berrien:

But…

That doesn’t mean my worries are completely gone.

Berrien:

We don’t know what effect sealing the memories of despair will have on Bellen…

Berrien:

If you find out that you’ve woken up after 2000 years…

You’ll definitely be confused.

Berrien:

As his friend…

I want to be there to support him.

You:

Bellen-san has a good friend

Berrien:

Fufu…

…Maybe he thinks of me as a younger brother.

Berrien:

…Now then, Master.

It’s nearly late at night.

Berrien:

Please stay in your room and get some rest.

I’ll keep an eye on Bellen…

You:

Berrien, please get some rest

Berrien:

Yes.

Thank you, Master.

Berrien offered to walk me to my room, but I told him “I want you to stay by Bellen-san’s side”...

And so, I returned to my own room alone.

Hoping that the reunion with his friend, whom he has been waiting for 2000 years to see would come true as soon as possible…

I fell asleep.

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………

Bellen:

…suu…suu…

Berrien:

…Bellen…

Berrien:

Seeing you sleeping like this…

It really has been a long time.

Berrien:

Hehe…

You’ve always gone to bed and woken up much earlier than me, so…

Berrien:

After Bellen fell asleep, I would always…

talk to him in a quiet voice like this.

Berrien:

And then the next morning, you would…

head out for your usual morning run, careful not to make a sound…

Berrien:

Fufu… it’s nostalgic, isn’t it?

Even if only in fragments… They're precious memories.

Bellen:

…suu…suu…

Berrien:

Fua…ah…

Is it almost dawn…?

Berrien:

If I force myself to stay awake any longer…

I’ll end up greeting Bellen with a tired face…

Berrien:

…Bellen.

I’m going to rest for a little while.

Berrien:

When you wake up…

I want to show you that I’m just as energetic as I was before…

…………

???:

…suu…suu…

…………

???:

N…nnn….

???:

Fuaa…

It’s morning already…

???:

…..Huh?

…..My body feels heavy….?

???:

Hmm…

I guess I’m still tired from yesterday…

???:

…Eh?

What did I do yesterday…?

???:

Or rather…

Where is this room…?

???:

Something…

I feel like I’m forgetting something important…

???:

…Anyway…

I’ll think about it after I get up…

Bellen:

Okay, here we go…

Bellen:

Phew, my body still feels heavy…

Wait…

Berrien:

…suu…suu…

Bellen:

Hmm…huh?

What’s going on…?

Berrien:

Mm…mmm…

Berrien:

Huh?

Is it morning already…

Berrien:

……..!

Bellen:

…………

Berrien:

Ah….

….ah….

Bellen:

Good morning, Berrien.

Berrien:

G…good…

Good morning…

Berrien:

Bellen…

Bellen:

Eh…Berrien…?

Bellen:

…What’s wrong?

Why are you suddenly crying…

Berrien:

Ugh.. uuh.. 

it’s.. Belen…

Bellen:

Berrien…

I never thought you’d cry this much…

Bellen:

You must have gone through something really painful.

Poor thing…

Bellen:

…I’m honestly confused by this situation, but…

Bellen:

I’m more worried about Berrien.

Why are you crying?

Bellen:

If you don’t mind…

I’d like to hear your story.

Berrien:

Uuh…uuh…

Bellen…

Berrien:

Yes…

There’s a lot I want to talk to you about…

Berrien:

It might end up being a long… and painful story.

But please… listen to everything I have to say until the very end…

Berrien:

I had a…

3: 「追想の剣士物語」

4: 「幸せを運ぶテディベア」

5: The Butler Academy

6: 「消えた寄宿生と天使の光」

7: 「砂漠の迷宮と執事の誓い」

8: 「執事が愛した花園」

9: Butlers on the Wedding Island

10: 【執事と合宿と夏祭り】

11: 【執事と合宿とバカンス】

12: 【執事が交わした約束】

13: 【刻まれし龍の絆】

14: Butlers’ Dinner Show | The First Act

15: Butlers’ Dinner Show | The Second Act

16: 4th Anniversary | 『絶望の中で見つけた光』