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The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Part 5 - Respite and the Will to Keep Fighting (C, Lloyd and Rean Routes Act 3 END)

Reverie Corridor

Yayyy, I'm so glad everyone is in the Reverie Corridor now. Lol when KeA tried to give the Three & Nine books for Lapis to read and Swin and Nadia changed the subject and didn't let her🤣🤣 Lloyd and Rean fishing together is so cute. Despite my grievances towards the existence of this Reverie Corridor, I do think it is quite cute to see everyone from all different parties have the opportunity to chat with each other without the worries of the real world. That Beachside Vay-Cay mini game with everyone in swimsuits, omggg Emma is so pretty in hers!! Lmaoo at the drink event where you can share a drink with a girl of your choosing, answer questions like it's a dating sim and then even look at her chest HAHAHAHA. I died when I kept staring at Juna's chest and she got embarrassed lmao. There's bubble tea in this game🤣🤣 Altina wanting to take a selfie with Rean is so cuteee, and lmao when you stare at her chest and she's basically like it's not much but you can look all you want🤣🤣 Lmao when Elise asked to see Rean's chest, I was like, excuse me??? Why is the sister the biggest pervert??? Then, she looked at his scar and I was like ahh okay, fine, then she started touching him and I was back to OMG. It felt scandalous to be with Alfin, her swimsuit is hot though🤣 I thought Campanella would be doing the Who Wants to be a Mirannaire game again but I guess not, it's Beryl loll.

Finally decided to do some Daydreams! I'm actually happy to hear Nadia and Swin's reactions to their story turned into books, it's kinda amusing how someone in the organisation found it fun enough to publish it as a book lol. Ooh, it also works as a wanted poster since the updated editions have their looks too lmao. I died when Nadia screamed about royalties🤣🤣 Very true though, they're being exploited once again and not even getting money off it🤣 LOL at Swin and Nadia using their assassin skills to sneak into Arc en Ciel to watch their rehearsal🤣🤣 It's so sweet to see how Swin supports Nadia and takes care of her emotions and wellbeing. It's so cute how Nadia and Swin met Rixia through a misunderstanding, and it's also nice to see Nadia and Swin reaffirm their resolve to always fight together no matter what, and that they will never lose as long as they're together. It's also cute to see how they and Rixia bond over their past as assassins, I can see why Nadia feels attached to her and how they admire her since they know how strong she is after fighting her. I think it's sweet how meeting Nadia and Swin helped Rixia find another way to look at her "job" as Yin. She inherited the title from her family and never felt like she was forced into it and has always been looking to becoming her own "Yin" as her father wanted, but she struggled with her identity, unable to decide between being Rixia Mao or Yin, and now they've come along and told her that why can't she just be both, and that the good guys who are heroes probably need someone who does things that "good people" can't do and would need her to back them up. She can be a good person playing by the bad guys' rules as Nadia says and I think that's pretty cool haha. It's sweet to see Rixia think of Lloyd as a hero she wants to assist because he was the first person I thought of as well, he's the true definition of a hero haha. I definitely loved their first meeting much more than I thought I would! It's kinda sad to see Ilya receive that mask as a present and that was probably the start of how she got controlled.

Oh, Elie's father is back in politics in Calvard. I wonder who he is. It was so cute to see Mireille so mad at Randy when she thought he was going back to Erebonia the next day for a whole year but he's only going for a month to help out his replacement at Thors. It's sweet to see how sad she was that he was going to ditch her and she couldn't stand being separated from him for another year. How interesting that KeA could see Lapis in her vision for some reason. I guess they are somehow related. How interesting to have a Daydream focused on Myka (Wayne's little sister) hahaha. Kurt cross-dressing as a girl reminds me of Joshua lmaooo. Lmao at how Musse made Kurt some suspicious witch's brew to change his voice🤣🤣 Kurtina🤣🤣 I don't even blame Myka for falling for Kurt, he was super cool as a lady and as a guy🤣 I loved getting to see the first time Wazy and Wald came back to Crossbell. The Saber Vipers deserve every apology Wald wanted to give them, the havoc he created, the damage he caused, the pain he wreaked on the people who trusted him, it still makes me so mad. Anyway, considering Wazy's past, I'm unsurprised that Crossbell is the place where most of his good memories are. I'm glad Luganov and all the Saber Vipers don't "forgive" Wald, because it's something he should shoulder for the rest of his life. It's true that things changed because of what happened back then and I'm glad everyone in the Saber Vipers are doing well now, but yes, Wald should always remember what he did back then even if they can all hang out together like they used to. Lmao, I love seeing Wazy and Wald fight it out again, I've been waiting🤣 I died when Noel came to smack them both right when they were about to fight🤣 She's right that they're not children anymore and have respectable jobs where they really shouldn't be doing this in public🤣 I love how after that, Noel became a legend for defeating them both in one hit🤣🤣

The getting Lammy back Daydream wasn't very interesting though lol, felt unnecessary for Millium. How very interesting that apparently Millium and Altina can now grow as human beings free from the limitations they had before. I love getting to see Schera's thoughts before the wedding. Knowing that people were talking about whether it was appropriate for Schera to marry Olivert because she's just a bracer and she came from the slums blah blah was frustrating to hear because Schera is the best woman! Aina is working at the Grancel branch now!! Ooh nice, Elnan has been promoted to the Leman headquarters, that's sweet. I'm super sad that Aina actually didn't get to attend Schera's wedding because she was adjusting to dealing with her new job and all the responsibilities😭😭 They're best buddies, how could they do this😭😭 I'm kinda sad that Schera won't really be a bracer anymore but it is what it is I guess. Even though being a bracer was what guided her path in life, the thing she has always wanted most was a family after all. It definitely wouldn't feel right for Olivier and Schera to get married without the blessing of Bleublanc, and it was obvious that he would have found the missing tiara from the royal family and that this would be his wedding present to them, but I think it was sweet that he remembered that Olivier said true beauty is love, and even though he doesn't believe it, he's happy to be convinced by Olivier who would live his life true to those words. Even though Olivier doesn't think he should sit atop the throne as emperor and it probably doesn't suit him anyway, but I think him and Schera living in Alster for the rest of their lives would be sweet because that was the life he should have had. I'm so happy that Bleublanc got Luciola to leave Schera a message of blessings as well😭 It was so sweet to see Olivier and Schera appreciate all the encounters they had leading to them meeting and falling in love. I still hope the Sky remake adds more to their story, I still feel like 90% of their relationship was not shown hahaha!

C and Lloyd Routes

I kinda miss the maid doll that used to show Lloyd to Joerg back in the day hahaha. At least we'll get to explore the Rosenberg studio now I guess, even if it's been taken over and changed. Oh, we're switching to Lloyd already🤣 I guess it was to be expected that if we're going to a Reinford Military Factory then of course Alisa and Sharon would pop up there too haha. Rufus' group and Lloyd's group working together through their respective factories to get to their goals together is sweet. Lmao at the cleaning robot enemy that has been upgraded to consider all humans trash🤣🤣 Is the McBurn that appeared a fake like Rufus? But how do they replicate their personalities so well? He really is a machine, but the crazy scary thing is that he doesn't even seem to realise he's a machine. It felt good to see the machine McBurn take Novartis' research results from the fight between McBurn and Lloyd, but it's still sad that this machine has enough sentience that it basically is McBurn, so having it "die" felt sad even if it's something that shouldn't exist. I wonder if this means that Lapis is also a replica of someone or is she the original of something? I'm not sure how viable it is to drive a motorbike into a burning factory to save Lloyd and even shooting at fallen debris with a gun, but everything is orbal and this is a game so whatever, Noel looked cool saving Lloyd hahaha.

How exceedingly cruel of Novartis to have prepared fake Hayworths against Renne. She's accepted her current life now and loves being a part of the Bright family but it doesn't change the fact that it definitely hurts that she'll never be Renny Hayworth ever again. I think it would be interesting if there was more than one Lapis and then there comes a clash between a Lapis raised as a killer and one who got to experience life with Rufus. I think it's natural for Lapis to be scared of recovering her memories. She's had so much fun with Nadia, Swin and Rufus that she's scared that what if her memories will change her and her values and what she loves. We can say that it won't happen, but you really never know. Oh okay omg, how unsettling and creepy for Lapis to see so many of her saying they're Lapis too. That is so freaky for her. It felt very sweet for Rufus to repeat Lapis' words back to her so she would remember that she is who she is and no one can take that from her. No one knows if humans have souls and if artificial lifeforms are not "real" but the fact is that Lapis lives as who she is with the memories that she has gained and no one can take that from her. Lapis is Lapis.

It was interesting to see the Emperor that Nadia and Swin tried so hard to kill and ended up eventually defeating. He may be a fake but he still haunts them especially since he was what caused Nadia's brother to feel like he had no other choice but to have Swin kill him so at least Swin could survive. I loved how Lapis came to the rescue and told the Emperor to not bully Swin and Nadia by saying they're not human because of the amount of people they've killed and how they've been raised as assassins since childhood. You can say Nadia and Swin really found the best group to be around, because their past and their sins are probably the least terrible. They were forced to kill but they never gave in to it and remained pure. Rufus has only started repenting. Renne's young but she's probably killed just as many if not more. They all have their own terrible backgrounds but they all work out well and understand everyone has their own circumstances.

Rean's Route

Crazy that there's a replica of Arios as well. I mean, at this point, I think the game is just having fun making dolls of all the best friends we have but it's still crazy hahaha. Can we have Loewe then? Awww, how cute, Schera's last name is now Arnor. Anyway, when Schmidt turned off the illusion thing, I knew it would be the cannons and stuff Erebonia agreed to destroy but I didn't think the Courageous II would be hiding there all this time. It's always so fun to have Olivier joke around to make everything so silly and not so serious. Lmao when he said they were almost shot down again🤣 They would have had to make a Courageous III🤣 Is Schera pregnant already?!? Omggg🥹 He doesn't want her to fight and only wants her to be support because it's too dangerous and he needs to protect the both of them🥺🥺 I wanted to finally use Schera and her whip though😭😭 I guess that's why when Aina called her before the wedding and Schera was talking about not doing bracer work as much anymore, it was because she was pregnant!

It's so wonderful to see Thoma and Sheeda all grown up and want to use their own hands to protect what's important to them, they really are just like Gaius. I know they wanted to make it a pretty cool fight with Rean vs Arios, but in the end, a fake is a fake and there's no heart behind the blade so it's kinda pointless to make it even seem challenging lol. Lloyd's fight against Arios who was determined to revolutionise Crossbell was a much tougher battle not only in terms of the game but also in terms of will. My heart nearly broke when the railway gun fired at the Nord Settlement, I don't think I could tolerate Gaius' family dying because they're the best family🥲🥲 Otherwise though, Rean really gets all the power-ups he needs all the time like the rigged hero he is lmao. He also gets a new Gundam🤣 Gaius is constantly having his Merkabah broken, the church is going to start telling him to pay for the repairs soon🤣

#the legend of heroes #trails series #trails into reverie

Ikemen Prince Part 14 - Leon Dompteur Sequel (Curse of Love)

Leon was my first route and I remember really liking him because he felt like a truly kind and compassionate fairy tale prince who did his best to make sure the heroine was comfortable and happy. Leon's new outfit looks great, but I don't like Gilbert's and Chevalier's lol. The puffy stuff at the top is not nice hahaha. Hmm, interesting that Tanzanite, Achroite and Kogyoku have allied themselves and might become a threat to everyone now. I'm surprised how far away Achroite is from Tanzanite and Kogyoku that they were able to do this military pact when they're right next to Obsidian. So, Tanzanite is a desert that relies on divinations to guide their future and Achroite is a snowy multicultural environment that opens themselves to immigrants and people like the Rhodolite princes studying there for a period of time. Kogyoku's situation sounds the most interesting with there being multiple kings fighting to unify the divided nation, and the lands look separate so that seems understandable. It's interesting how Kogyoku is considered under one name but the multiple kings and factions are friendly with different countries and no one knows who was the one that signed the military pact. Quite amusing how Rhodolite is the only one that is able to visit other countries without it feeling hostile because it's small and neutral whereas Benitoite and Jade have their fair share of enemies considering their size even if they don't compare to Obsidian.

Ooh yeah, I remember loving how Leon's route had him tell her to just be herself, and because of his support, she was able to continue doing so whilst carrying the burden of being Belle, so when it was Leon's turn to feel lost because he couldn't shake how he felt like a fake because he's not the real prince, the heroine was there to remind him to just be himself. Even though the village Leon came from is no more and there's one old man left, I'm glad Leon actually remembered it enough to recognise it. The Obsidians destroyed their village and took their women and children, left the old men so it inevitably led to ruin, but it's nice that Leon got to meet that old man and know a bit more about his village. I think it was sweet how the heroine being there helped Leon process and accept his past and remember himself as the person he is today rather than losing to the memory of the slave he was back then. It's sad to have to visit Julius' family to give the presents he left behind for his mother and sister considering how they would react to seeing Leon since he killed Julius, but I'm glad he gave it to them. It was really selfish of the real fourth prince's mother to lament Leon for her own decision bringing Leon to the castle making everyone forget who the real prince was and only remember Leon. He was selfishly brought there, made to be like another person for her to keep her status and then now that she's left everything and found a better life with a travelling merchant, she thinks she has the right to blame Leon for truly becoming "Leon" and becoming king? You can't have your cake and eat it too, she can't force someone else to live what should have been her son's life and then blame him for living that life "better" than him.

I think it's sweet that the Fourth Prince's mother chose Leon because of his face but the Fourth Prince actually evaluated whether he wanted Leon to become his replacement because he wanted someone he could approve of taking his place. Honestly though, the mother is so annoying especially since it's not like she was a queen or successfully navigated her position so I don't see why she has the right to lecture them on what are the best qualities and what is required to be a king or queen. Yeah, her son had potential that rivalled Chevalier's when he was a child but what's important isn't whether they had the makings of a king back then, it's if they hold that quality now. There isn't only one way to rule a kingdom. And honestly, all the princes love Rhodolite so much that whoever is king would be fine because the others would support the king in their various ways regardless. I know she's supposed to be concerned but she's just pushing her own feelings of what is the "correct way" on to others when she did what she did to survive, and the heroine is becoming queen because she loves Rhodolite just as much as Leon and wants to stay by his side and protect their country together. It's understandable that Leon forgot who the real Leon really was because he pretended to be him so much that he "became" him and didn't think there was any need to remember "himself" until the heroine made him realise that he is he and him is him, that they're different and not the same people.

It's crazy how the commoners have the audacity to treat the heroine like crap when she's the king's fiancee. They might not agree with Leon and her supporting him trying to save Liberte (village with an epidemic that isn't really considered a part of Rhodolite) but to basically shout at her? Imagine doing that to the future queen lol. Not surprised the Dompteur family created this epidemic but I'm surprised how silly and weak willed Denis was😅 Jurgen (evil Obsidianite) probably had better goals since he didn't want peace and was ready to sacrifice his own life to incite war but it's so pathetic that he the advantage by taking Liberte and Leon by surprise with his mercenary regiment and yet he still lost to Leon and a bunch of villagers with proper fighting experience, and they were able to apprehend them without killing anyone??? I honestly find that hard to believe and way too "perfect" of an ending lol. It was so silly when the marquis was naive enough to think Jurgen wouldn't come attack them when their whole agreement was about causing strife and Denis went to help the sick people so of course he's going to do something lol. Soo disappointing that Denis' punishment was just to give the people in Liberte jobs, like what about getting their reputation back since they were hated for no fault of theirs? What about helping them in areas other than just jobs? Taking responsibility for his actions by admitting to his crimes and helping people in other unfortunate situations? Yeah, he helped a lot of people before and that's exactly why he should use his influence and power to help them not just find them a job lol. Anyway, everyone is happy now lol.

Overall, I liked the beginning of Leon's route when he met the real Leon's mother but I wasn't really a fan of the rest of it with the whole taking care of the village and getting bashed for it because people didn't care about it, I don't feel like we solved the issue at its' core and it felt like a shallow way of things ending "happily". Anyway, I still enjoyed the annoying mother popping up lecturing them because I think it allowed us to get more insight on the real Leon and how much our Leon was living in his shadow but has now truly become the Leon he wants to be now and not only the Leon they wanted him to be. I liked how Leon truly felt like he belonged and is worthy instead of thinking he's just a fake that needs to pretend all the way. If Chevalier really didn't approve of him, he wouldn't be here haha. But yeah, personally, I like Leon's dilemma and always found it sweet how just as he wants to be a good king for the real Leon, he has also now become someone who truly cares for the people the real Leon cared about, and has made his own place in the kingdom and doing his best in his own way to protect the people he cares about, as well as the people he thinks should be protected. He's a good guy through and through, and I think the heroine supports him well by reminding him of who he is and how he is his own person.

#ikemen prince

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Part 4 - Acceptance and Growth (C, Lloyd and Rean Routes Act 3 First Half)

C's Route

Lmao at Swin and them thinking omg, our pilot is a child and Jingo's like, I don't want to hear that from you guys🤣 Kinda crazy how Jingo is a licensed pilot though. If the other Rufus in Crossbell is a fake, does that mean they've harnessed such technology to make such good fakes? I guess it's related to Lapis. I wonder if Ilya is a fake as well then? Hmm, so the EDF tried to assassinate the real Rufus but he got all the info from them instead and then escaped to assess his situation properly. I think it's quite sweet that Rufus truly revered Giliath as a father so he wants to fix everything up especially since he had a hand in causing all this mess with the war, he also feels some sort of responsibility for Crossbell as their former governor general, which is understandable. It was so cute to see Nadia sleep on Swin's lap😆 They're so comfortable with each other, it's so adorable. Swin's resolve to protect Nadia no matter what is so heartwarming, especially with how he says he promised her brother he would protect her and he intends to honour that promise for the rest of his life. It's cute because when he dies during battle, his last words are something along the lines of "I promised to protect her..." so it makes it especially sad if we were to ever think he'd die before her, but the thing is, Nadia would die with him if he died and she wasn't able to protect him so either one of them dying basically means the death of the two of them. Lmao at Jingo trying to teach Cerberus how to fly an airship and Swin runs up the stairs to tell her to stop endangering their lives and that he wants to live for the landing🤣🤣

Lapis' innocent words saying Rufus is Rufus is probably enough for him to laugh at how true it is. Rufus has constantly been searching for meaning in his life after discovering the truth to his birth and how his father didn't even care because he cared more about someone being of noble birth above everything that he neglected his real son, Jusis. To an extent, I'm sure all the Ironbloods saw Giliath as their father but Rufus was probably the only one who truly wanted to surpass him and find a stronger purpose to his life. Not only was Rufus lost because he was a bastard son, but also because he saw past frivolities like nobility and saw things around him as meaningless. It must have hurt even more when he was defeated by Jusis and his friends to basically show that his whole life has been wrong and that he'll never have something like what Jusis has. Even if Rufus will never have what Jusis has, he can have something of his own with Lapis and them imo. Rufus has always been gentle at heart with how he cared for Jusis and taught him everything he knew when their father neglected Jusis, so I'm not surprised that he would have a soft spot for Lapis, he's an older brother through and through.

LOL at Jingo's parting gift being a fishing rod and bait🤣🤣 Rufus is going on a picnic infiltrating Crossbell as an imposter of himself🤣 I think it's quite amusing how Swin was the one acting and telling the soldiers how dare they be so unprepared to receive the Supreme Leader Rufus when in the novel, Nadia always talked about how Swin's acting is bad and that she could see through him😆 I love the touch of how Rufus is using the RAMDA in town so he can't interact with shops haha. Something that's also really cool is that generally, NPCs will look at the character you're controlling when you're next to them so it works for Swin, Nadia and Lapis, but when you use Rufus, they don't look towards him. I'm so happy to see Neston back as the manager at Times and Erich has become the vice manager now that he doesn't have a way to go back to Erebonia with the occupation. I think it's also sweet to see how his wife Novash has become much more friendly after everything and is now understanding of how kind Crossbellans are and how shameful she acted before by looking down on them. I'm happy to see that more people are sane than brainwashed, and I'm so happy to see the former Testaments and Saber Vipers working together to execute some plan with Wendy, that's exciting!

I find it so amusing how Recuria could stop Rufus and them from being brainwashed by the black mist hahahha. I'm unsurprised that Renne would be interested in Lapis considering Joerg Rosenberg treated Renne very well like her own grandpa. Lmao at Nadia calling themselves the Imperial Picnicking Front🤣 Renne is joining a very fun family🤣LOL when Nadia said she was going to sell Lapis to Imelda's where she'll be stuck in a display case with no yummy food if she doesn't start moving like she says🤣 I am sad that the whole Entertainment District is basically shut down and what's worse is that the soldier blocking the casino is like, even if it was open, a bunch of kids can't run around the casino anyway!😭😭 Renne and Nadia going to be best friends with how much they love saying scary things with a cute face and scaring Lapis🤣 Tita's position is going to be taken🤣 Wow, Mishy and Mishette fled to Crossbell Cathedral in their costumes just to not break children's hearts, they're really dedicated😭 Yayyy, Rufus is finally going to get his opportunity to go to the Reverie Corridor too!

Lloyd's Route

A journey to infiltrate the Reinford factory manufacturing Zauber Soldats with just Wazy and KeA is interesting! I didn't expect most of the party to stay at Armorica even though I did think we'd need people to stay and protect the people there. I can understand why Rixia needs time to process everything and move forward with conviction though, she must be so lost right now with Ilya and she must feel so bad for worrying Shanshan enough that it led to her getting manipulated by the black mist to do something like betraying her. Old Man Obitt and Old Lady Yaila at St Ursula are so funny because one of them initially visited the other in hospital, then they both injured themselves and stayed in the hospital beds next to each other, and now the old man got too excited and threw out his back and she's stuck here because she visited him on the day of the signing ceremony. They're such a chaotic elderly couple lmao. It really made me happy to see Tio so strong picking herself up and telling others that the SSS, CPD, CGF and even their friends outside Crossbell will save Crossbell.

I think Wazy is very right and what I felt very concerned about when the fake Rufus took over Crossbell. The citizens have become so accustomed to relying on the SSS as their heroes and people who will get rid of their problems but neglect to realise that they aren't saviours, they just want to protect their home which is also their responsibility. I'm glad Wazy helped Lloyd and Tio realise that they shouldn't feel bad that they weren't strong enough or that maybe if they didn't arrest Dieter, things would have been better, because Dieter hurt his own citizens and destroyed so many things, there was no way they would have gotten the independence they wanted that way either. A lot of the time, I also wondered whether it was worth it considering how Crossbell had to be occupied by Erebonia for two years, get attacked by Calvard, lose their identity, but it's true that even though there was and still is a lot of pain, Crossbellans have grown all the more stronger and united. When you see everyone in Armorica, Crossbell Cathedral or even the people who aren't brainwashed in Crossbell City, none of them are backing down, even those who didn't get brainwashed yet, they were ready to fight until they got brainwashed. All of them refuse to back down when it comes to their home. They have their weaknesses and worries but losing their home is scarier. Each and every one of them are doing what they can to protect and save Crossbell and I love Crossbell for that. They don't give up, and when they do, the SSS and others are there to pick them up.

I think it's understandable that Tio and Lloyd forgot what was most important when confronted with those citizens who blamed them. Two years ago, they knew their resolve was to bring about a Crossbell where everyone could smile with pride, that this is what they fought for without going the back door way of things, but after occupation by Erebonia and the expectations of Crossbellans, they also started to think that freedom was the most important thing when what's most important is their heart. The SSS became a symbol of freedom but that only made the downfall worse because everyone relied on them too much and they in turn answered to them. I'm glad Lloyd and Tio have come to terms with the fact that they can't do everything, they'll approach each and every problem and do their best to support the citizens as the SSS as they always did. I forgot that Tita and Agate were also in Crossbell. I can see why the dodgy people would want Erika, but it's sad that Tita had to separate from her mother like that. I hope she's okay😭 At least for Erika, she knows that Agate would definitely guard Tita with his life.

Rean's Route

I honestly do feel bad for Rean especially since he was so affected by the words of those soldiers who think of him as a traitor who never gave a thought to those who lost their lives in the war. He was forced to be the Ashen Chevalier, forced to go along with the government to protect as many people as he could, forced to be seen as a hero when he never wanted it, and now their expectations are forced upon him again as they revered him as a hero and then selfishly got disappointed in him when he didn't do what they wanted him to do. Everyone always expects Rean to do this and that but never considers his feelings. I feel bad for Mueller that the one time he agreed with Olivier to take time off and not accompany him on his honeymoon, something happens🥲 Thoma is such a big kid now!! Sharl also looks very mature! Sheeda and Lily are bigger too!! Especially Lily, she used to be this super child and now she can sit down gracefully🤣 It was to be expected that Grace would be the photographer in Nord but what a scoop for her to have gotten info about Olivier's disappearance before the signing ceremony, no wonder why she left for Erebonia.

#the legend of heroes #trails series #trails into reverie

Ikemen Sengoku Part 22 - Uesugi Kenshin Sequel

I knew Kenshin was going to come to Azuchi for the heroine considering how possessive he is, but it was so cute how he sliced the door in half, completely ignored everyone and just held the heroine against him saying he's glad she stayed safe for him, it was so cutee. Lmao at everyone making jokes about them, and I love how much Nobunaga cares about the heroine and said that he would have them throw out Kenshin if the heroine was uncomfortable in the least, but since she's been grinning like a fool since Kenshin arrived, he's good🤣🤣 It was so funny when they started kissing and no one bothered interrupting him, and Sasuke just timed it until his self-determined five minutes was up lol. Kanetsugu being so obsessed with Kenshin is as cute as always. I think it's really great how Kenshin actually respected the heroine's opinion and her reasons for wanting to go to war with him even though he's so protective all the time. I think he's finally getting a good balance of being protective but not overprotective enough that he's overriding her thoughts and opinions. Their relationship is so sweet, I love it.

I'm not sure if I'm into this rewinding time or premonition through dreams thing, but I did like how Kenshin immediately believed what the heroine was saying, protected her and did everything he needed to do on the battlefield with her by his side haha. It's sad that Shingen gave up his opportunity to go to the modern day and cure his illness because he needed to stay for the heroine and the guys and fight with them. Another issue I have with the time leaping thing is that the story requires Kenshin to be unable to stop silly decisions in order for the heroine to need to time leap. He's not perfect but everyone is also not incompetent. It's frustrating and it's boring. But it was sweet to see Shingen and everyone else go to the battlefield so that Kenshin could go back to Kasugayama with the heroine. He's concerned about her wellbeing since the toll of time leaping has caused her to be unable to walk or eat properly, but he didn't feel like he could leave the battlefield just to protect her going home. But with Kanetsugu, Yoshimoto, Shingen, Sasuke and Yukimura, I think it's good enough, because if all of them combined together can't replace Kenshin then we've got bigger problems lol, Kenshin won't be strong forever. Anyway, I like it when Kenshin and them band together because they usually thrive on insulting and attacking each other lol.

Kenshin was so sweet when he said the only thing he found disturbing was the thought of the heroine suffering alone (after she had a nightmare and interrupted him working). It was sweet to see how caring he was towards the heroine the whole time and I love how he was able to delegate work to others and not focus on the battlefield as his priority, but the heroine instead. Overall, I love Kenshin and the heroine's relationship but I disliked the plot which seems to be the usual for these sequels now lol. I have to say that these sequels have been all over the place and the plot of them are definitely very underwhelming, if not infuriating like Hideyoshi's sequel lol. Anyway, I love how loving Kenshin is and how he has learnt to balance giving the heroine her own freedom whilst still retaining his posessiveness in a much more healthier way hahaha. It was sweet to see how the heroine is just as obsessed as he is and regards him as someone she would give her life for just so he won't be in pain, but living without her will also bring him pain, so it was nice to see Kenshin learn to rely on others and protect her since she only has him, but the battlefield is something he can rely on the others for. I mean, they eventually needed Kenshin to do things but it was nice to see Kenshin know how to be someone that's just not going out to kill everyone every moment of his life now haha. I wish we got better plot but oh well..

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Part 3 - C's True Identity (Lloyd, Rean, C Routes Act 2)

Lloyd's Route

I'm glad Rixia reprimanded Lloyd for pushing himself too much when he's still injured. She's 100% right that people are relying on his leadership and if he collapses again, the SSS will collapse. Just like when he fell by Rufus, not only did Crossbellans lose their hope, but also Elie and Tio. Everyone relies on him a lot and he needs to be well if they want to take Crossbell back. As usual though, Lloyd takes on too much of the burden on himself. I completely forgot Ilya's words from back then, but she's right, as long as you don't lose sight of what is most important to you, your path will always be clear. As long as you still hold it dear, you will always know what you need to do. If Lloyd doesn't have a solution by himself, then he can find his friends and discuss it with them. One person won't always have the answers and one person can't liberate Crossbell by themselves. Rixia supporting Lloyd is my favourite thing to see🥲 She will always be my best girl, I loved her backstory a whole lot🥲 Omggg, we get Lechter with Lloyd!! That will be a fun combo. Hmm, I see, the strange dance was what brainwashed people🤔 Nice to know some people escaped to Armorica.

It was so cute how relieved Elie was to see Lloyd and for him to have such perfect timing in saving her from monsters when she was protecting the children haha. It breaks my heart to know that Henry got injured by a stray bullet, he's already quite old and I was so happy for him that he'd finally get to see Crossbell independent after so many years of hard work and heartbreak, but now he's just heartbroken once again. I'm glad Scott was able to help Pearl and their baby escape. Rixia hugging Shanshan and being so glad she's fine is great, Shanshan's her best friend after all. I'm so worried about Shanshan and that Keith guy at the inn who seem to have been affected by the black mist thing🥲 Elie says it's her fault that she didn't grab on to KeA's hand and that she abandoned her, but it wasn't her fault at all, everything was so chaotic, she lost KeA, and KeA even managed to tell her that she'll look for her again and that she should prioritise others, KeA knew what she was doing, so she's definitely okay. It's true that KeA is very strong and her smile has been the thing keeping them all going. She may not have her powers anymore but she's a very strong girl. Lloyd definitely encourages Elie when she needs it most, he does that for everyone though hahaha! I really missed the Crossbell music so it was great to hear it again. It's very sweet to have Lytton and Flora working together in the clinic taking care of patients, I think everyone recovering in Armorica will do fine.

Rean's Route

I kinda wish they just forced us to do whatever route instead of locking it and telling us to do another one lol. It should make you feel more free to do whatever you want but it feels like fake freedom. I was wondering why Rean's route only had Ash and Altina with him, and I'm glad to know that everyone is doing their own thing. One gripe I had with CS4 was that even though the characters split up, it never felt like they were actually doing anything and/or they always gave us limited options such as forcing you to use new Class VII all the time. It's kinda amusing to think that Matteus is the nicer instructor whereas Aurier is the one everyone fears🤣 Matteus has a rough exterior but is soft on the inside so it's understandable, whereas Aurier looks sweet on the outside but is very strict haha. I'm not the biggest fan of Elise, but I like how she's going against Rean's refusal to bring her along just because it's dangerous when she's definitely in the right here. Alfin is worried about Olivert but can't do anything because it's not public info, and especially since he's gone, she needs to do her royal responsibilities, so as Alfin's best friend, of course Elise wants to help in the search to put her at ease. Honestly though, Elise is actually a very capable lady when Rean isn't in the picture lol. She just becomes a brother obsessed girl when he's around, but I guess that could be said for Rean too lol.

So, the new Calvard president is called Roy Gramheart, I wonder what happened to the Rocksmith Agency then? Is it still there? Renamed? It was so sweet to watch Elliot perform with his music academy friends, Kalinka, Ron and Morris. It's especially sweet after he helped Ron and Morris realise the power and influence of music and how you can use it for good instead of encouraging war with it. Woww, Elliot is a provisional music lecturer at St Astraia! How cute! Hmmm, this reverie place reminds me of Sky 3rd but I'm sad the tree isn't selling us stuff this time lol. The rock is a vending machine🥲 Are we supposed to train ourselves to be strong enough in Reverie Corridor to change fate in the real world🥲 The black mirror felt that we were so pathetic that it needed to change the bad ending for us so we can train enough in this world to change fate in the real world lol. Lmao, use silver sealing stones to pull items??? We a gacha game now??🤣🤣 Even the Master Missions look exactly like daily quests in a gacha game, I wanna cry omgggg, I hate this lol. I died when you use a golden sealing stone to summon characters that you won't get in the main story lmao. I have no idea wth I am playing, Magical Alisa??? Magical girl everyone??? Lmao trust Altina to be on the Dark Prince Rean's side🤣 Trust Fie to be a kitty ninja rather than a magical girl lollll. Lmao when you get out of Reverie and Rean's like, why do I feel so much stronger🤣 Invisible power-ups🤣

C's Route

Hmmm, Lapis is definitely a Rosenberg doll with her last name, and the client is also Rosenberg🤔 It was so cute how proud Lapis was to be a Rosenberg doll latest model😆 And very cute of Nadia to hit S with her teddy bear when he bombarded Lapis with questions she couldn't answer. She's so lifelike and beautiful, does she have a soul? It was expected that Nadia and Swin would join up with C only because of mira, but it's sweet to see that their only condition is that they won't kill anyone since they've had enough of that life. It'll be interesting if C is Calvardian considering he has a RAMDA. I definitely didn't expect little Lapis to be swinging a gigantic battle axe btw hahahha. It's interesting to see that Jingo opened up a Neinvalli Exchange in Heimdallr though. Nice to see Patiry and Kargo doing well, I like how Patiry is insistent on going to Crossbell despite everything going on because she's worried about her colleagues and Machias on the side😆 I see, so the reason why Rean felt something in his route was because he noticed the presence of C and Swin but couldn't see them because of the RAMDA camouflage thing.

The Mishy bread is soo cuteee, I can see why Lapis really wanted to eat it even though she doesn't need to eat🤣 I can imagine the bakery looking at Nadia and Lapis devouring their whole batch of bread for the day🤣 Lapis really couldn't stop after realising she has taste buds🤣 I like the detail of how some NPCs say the same thing as they did in Rean's route, and then others say different things, I think it's quite a nice touch. Omggg, who wouldn't envy Lapis?! She can eat all she wants and it all converts to energy for her so she'll never get fat😭😭 Lmao when she said humans get fat from eating too much and she's like to Nadia, are you trying to get fat😭🤣🤣 I was wondering what Nadia's aim was, stealing Millium's ARCUS II was amusing. There's no way Nadia wouldn't have noticed Rean and them watching them so it'll be interesting to see how everything goes! Lmao at everyone making up names for themselves on the spot when they lured Rean and them out🤣🤣 I love how Nadia was so flustered, she basically called herself Nine again and so Swin called himself Three, and then Lapis is just doll🤣🤣 It's so interesting how we have to fight ourselves twice with Rean's team and then C's team🤣 It's so cute how Altina calls Millium onee-chan when she's worried about her, she can't help but break her facade every time😆 I see, C wanted to show Rean and them what they're already looking for.

Lmao at Nadia being the one that's proficient in torture but it's so her since Swin is the most gentle one out of the two of them🤣 She's terrifying🤣 I can't believe she sews her victims' body parts back up so they don't die of blood loss. Lmao, Nadia's like she'll sew them up with thread after cutting their limbs off and is like, you can be friends with Lapis! And you can see Lapis shake her head in the background🤣 I was sooo happy when Crow appeared, yayy my best boy! Omggg, C is Rufus!! How interesting!! Now I'm really curious as to what is going on. It actually makes me like C even more now that we know he's Rufus hahaha! I also love how it now says Rufus' route end, that's cute.

Rest of Lloyd's Route

I actually completely forgot to do Lloyd's route so now we're awkwardly running around an old battlefield after the end of a climactic reveal🤣 It's actually heartbreaking that Shanshan was manipulated by the black mist because she wants to protect Rixia so much and doesn't want her to be hurt anymore😭 She got consumed because of her love for Rixia as a friend😭 It was so much easier to get the RP requirement with Cao and Garcia after I stopped being cheap with skills🤣🤣 It was sad to see Rixia feel so sad about Ilya being with the "bad guys" and attacking her. If she's being fully controlled, I'll definitely forgive her but if she's not, I'll be very disappointed in her. It was so sweet to see Zeit say he's back to be their police dog hahahha, I always found it hilarious that the Crossbell team get a Holy Beast as their police dog🤣🤣

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Ikemen Vampire Part 20 - Francis Drake Route

I don't really know anything about Francis Drake other than he's kinda like a pirate? I did some light googling and it seems like he's a hero to the English but seen as a pirate to the Spanish, which is interesting. How interesting that Shakespeare has seen him before and that's how we can confirm he's the real Francis Drake since it's not like he was resurrected by le Comte or something haha. Oh, he's like Napoleon, human and vampire, a demi-vampire. It's interesting to have Drake as an addition to the household considering he seemed like he was friends with Galileo in the other sequel route. I don't blame Drake for not trusting them. He's suddenly with a bunch of vampires and a girl and butler and he knows nothing about them so of course he's going to be a bit suspicious even if he's amicable on the outside. It's amusing how his room is decorated just like a ship cabin haha. Oh, the heroine commented that Galileo feels like the opposite of Drake, so I guess there's a lore reason as to why they look so similar to each other. I find it hilarious that Drake is a boat captain for boat tours though😂😂 A former vice admiral doing boat tours😂 He's definitely very adaptable😂

I guess Drake is right that the heroine can't live worrying about what everyone would think about every decision she makes. The truth is that regardless of whether she chooses to go back to her era or remain in this one, she will hurt whoever she leaves, so she should just live true to herself and what she wants. The only difference is that the people back in her time don't know where she is and will always have to live with the fact that she disappeared rather than the idea that she might be living somewhere else happily. Considering how Drake feels about betrayal, I wonder if he was betrayed by his superiors or the queen? We're back on the idea of vampire hunters! I'm curious how this will all go. Even though I also think the heroine is naive, I did like how she told Drake that him saying "the biggest betrayal would be to live a lie for someone else's sake" resonated with her and made her strengthen her resolve to live according to her own principles and that's why even if others think she's silly, she wants to live true to herself, and I respect that. Not betraying your own principles is a hard thing and I like how she's determined to stick to it.

Drake's mother was really cruel to say she never should have given birth to him as her parting words before her death. Especially since she chose to elope with the man she loved but was captured back by her family alongside Drake and died in that captivity. I think the cruelest thing was that Drake was considered shameful so he did his best and eventually escaped, but when he found his father, he already had a new family so he fended for himself on the streets. I wonder if his father ever did his best to look for them or get his child back, because that's cruel. I'm unsurprised Drake ended up biting the heroine and drinking her blood because that's always a first route thing hahaha. I can see why Drake feels bad though, because she was only concerned about how he felt when she was the one who got bitten. It was so silly how the heroine told the vampire hunters she was a vampire so they'd stop torturing the other women to get confessions that they're a vampire out of town, like, they would just kill her, it wouldn't delay anything, and they'd be even more convinced that they're right that they caught a vampire amongst all these women so they'll just up the torturing. Anyway, it was just so Drake could do a dramatic 'save the heroine' on the balcony kinda thing lol, it was a nice CG though.

I guess the fact that Drake pushed the heroine aside and got stabbed for her shows how much he loves and cares for her, but his relationship with Galileo and whatever stuff he's hiding makes him hesitate to reciprocate her feelings. It was sad that Drake slept with the heroine but felt more distant afterwards because he liked her but was going to betray her regardless. Interesting, Drake is a dhampir! He definitely has an interesting background since he hailed from a pure blood family, found the spear that killed the Drăculești family with him to kill his own family by taking the tip of it to turn it into a dagger. He must really want the heroine to kill him if he's going all out trying to kill everyone and even say that he'll kill the heroine because he doesn't want the future she'll bring about. I guess he hates vampires so much that he hates the idea of living in a world with them. I think it's sad how everyone missed the signs of how dodgy Drake was because the heroine was so happy to be with him and they let their guard down. Napoleon is right that if Drake really wanted to kill them, especially the heroine, he could have killed them in another way, he didn't have to announce it at a party when everyone was there🥲

It's sad that Drake's mother said such cruel things to a young Drake to make him run away and abandon her after they got caught and she was killed by her pure-blood family for birthing a dhampir. It's understandable that all he could remember was her cruel words and not her love. I think it was also cruel that Drake went around killing innocent vampires under the Queen's orders to protect his crewmates and she knew he was a dhampir with a spear that could kill vampires. It's sad that the crew Drake worked so hard to protect all looked at him and saw him as a monster when they witnessed him sucking an enemy's blood, it's understandable but sad. The saddest thing was the queen swiftly executing him after using him for her own bidding. He couldn't find a place for himself in either race, chased by both and had no choice but to feel like no one in this world was worthy of trust. I knew the answer to get Drake back was for the heroine to turn the gun on herself and not betray him, but it was only obvious because Drake has obviously been looking for reasons to trust the heroine whenever he can and in this sense, he won but also lost because he fell in love with her and she didn't betray him. I guess Drake walking through the door again to go to where he desires most and seeing the heroine there was a nice way to show how important she was to him. But I kinda wish she got more about his relationship with Galileo, I feel like that was a missed opportunity.

Overall, Drake's route was not bad but nothing great imo. I did kinda enjoy the mysterious vibes in the beginning and how he didn't trust anyone but eventually learnt to kinda trust the heroine and want to believe in her despite all the betrayals he experienced. He's had a rough life and I could see why he wanted everything to be destroyed. I quite liked how the heroine got to see the real meaning behind Drake's mother's last words and he got to understand her true intentions as well even though it took a long time, but I think it was closure he needed. I also liked how the heroine not betraying him made him realise that there are people worth living for and worth not destroying the world for even though it took him time to come to terms with it. However, I do have to say that the progress of their relationship was kinda awkward because they were kinda cute in the beginning but I honestly don't really feel like Drake loves the heroine, he had too many issues haha! Whatever floats their boat I guess though haha.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Part 2 - Moving Forward and the Reborn Imperial Liberation Front (Rean's Route Act 1 and C's Route Act 1)

Rean's Route Act 1

Rean with his usual hair feels like we're really back hahaha. I thought original Class VII would come to Ymir as well but I guess they'd be too busy for that🥲 When Rean said "I'm home" to Teo and Lucia, I couldn't help but think it's been so long, but we're really home now, huh? Altina must have felt so scared to face Teo and Lucia considering how she was the one who kidnapped Elise and Alfin in CS2 and was basically complicit with everything that happened to Ymir. It's so amusing how you can choose a different girl from the one you picked in your CS4 save, I can dump Towa, scandalous😱 Anyway, I did not dump her🤣 It's so cute how Rean thinks about how it would have been fun if he could take care of her for a change and take her around Ymir🥲 I find it hilarious how Rean's room only has one photo stand with Rean as an instructor alongside new Class VII, like excuse you, Rean, is original Class VII nothing to you?? Lmao at Chiruru in Ymir, she really went far far away from Crossbell, she's even trying to go through the Eisengard range😱 LOL, Luna, the 'why girl' is here with her maid and parents🤣 It's so funny how Eclair (maid) is always at a loss as to how to answer Luna when it comes to stuff like why is the hot spring water hot etc, she needs to learn tips from Luna's father to just make up stuff to satisfy her hahaha. I guess choosing a partner doesn't stop the girls from still flirting with Rean lol. As usual, the guys are getting sidelined with the girls getting voiced lines to tell Rean how important he is to them but the guys get nothing, sadddd.

I wonder if we can finally romance Claire in Reverie, maybe I should have picked no one hahaha, I'm curious! I find it so amusing how Claire and Rean are talking with their backs to each other in the hot spring when Rean has talked to all the girls in the hot spring before lol. Wow, for Rean to say everything was worth it to see Claire smile again, he's a cheater!!🤣 I think Claire is right that he's of course happy that they survived the Great Twilight and everything but I don't think he's really had the time to really pull back and process being happy and feeling that he deserves it because they got the best outcome but it doesn't change the fact that there were people who died on the first day of the war along with everything else that happened when the curse spread. Even though Claire isn't a character I particularly like, I am happy that she's moving forward and trying her best to atone, she's gone through a lot and done things she didn't exactly agree with and always had a guilty conscience especially after Millium died, but now that all the shackles are gone, it's nice to see her finally do what she wants to do willingly, step by step. It's probably unfair for Claire to say that if Rean is never happy, she'll never be able to fully forgive herself for her actions, but I think it's important for Rean to realise that everyone around him wants him to be happy and thinks that he deserves to be happy.

I guess the reason why Chiruru has been doing so well as a solo traveller is because she's got good instincts and trusts her gut feeling which is very important because that could mean life or death. Weather and harshness of mountains aren't the only things to be afraid of after all, especially when there's monsters, people and other unexpected things that could happen. Yayy, we finally get to see Mueller and Kurt's father, Matteus. Matteus and Victor are the strongest swordsmen in Erebonia so it's expected, but dang defeating three magic knights at once is pretty amazing haha! How dare they interrupt Olivier and Schera's honeymoon!! This is unacceptable! I wonder what happened that they're missing🤔 I think it's sweet of Matteus to thank Rean for Kurt's growth, he really has grown and I'm so proud to see how confident and strong he is now! He still thinks he's not getting stronger fast enough compared to the others but I agree with Rean that he's just not seeing his own growth properly. He's really come a long way and hopefully his father's praise will make him truly understand how far he has come. Lmao at the "costume" that's available for everyone "sans shoes", WHY do I need any of my characters to not wear shoes🤣🤣

It's not that I don't understand why Cedric joined Ouroboros, but I still find him disappointing in making such a choice. I think Ouroboros is fun too but considering his position and everything he did ever since CS3, it's irresponsible. Anyway, Kurt can definitely find him and hopefully bring him back, he'll probably do it after he graduates lol. I believe that Rufus wants to honour Giliath, so I think he's just using a really drastic way to basically help Crossbell truly become independent. How dare they take Crow's previous alias of C! Reborn Imperial Liberation Front sounds fun though, especially since they're against Rufus, but at the same time they're not happy with the current situation since they take responsibility for Olivert's kidnapping or whatever it is. Since Crow went back to Jurai but hasn't been contactable and there's an independence movement going on there now, I wonder how he's doing🤔 Unlike Crossbell, I'm not sure if the best way for Jurai to continue on is to go independent but hopefully we'll get to see Jurai for ourselves to think about this more. It was sweet of Rean to drape his coat over Juna when she sat outside lost in thought. She's become stronger than back then in CS3, but no matter how strong she is and no matter how much she believes in the SSS, she can't help but worry about her home and her friends. They came such a long way, it was supposed to be a happy ending but nothing is going right there or here. I was just about to say Rean should really take his own advice that he's giving Juna about bottling things up and feeling like a burden and I'm glad she reversed it back to him, because he needs to know that everyone wants to help him too, they don't care if he's complaining or feeling sad about the same thing, they want to support him like he does for everyone else.

I'm glad Juna finally cried properly, because seeing Crossbell become occupied again broke my heart too. It was sad to hear Juna say in Japanese something along the lines of "stop taking it away!" because it's true, I've had enough of them tormenting the people of Crossbell so many times, occupying them whenever they want, fighting over them, killing their people, they were so close to peace, I'm so mad. Anyway, I've been really enjoying Reverie. I like the multiple routes system because I'm honestly bored of using the same people over and over again so I'm happy to use different teams. But I'm annoyed that Lloyd's team doesn't have the crafts they had in the Crossbell arc and only have like 2-3 skills, whereas everyone in Cold Steel retains everything and has like 5 skills, like c'mon, we're the same level, why is Crossbell's team so limited in skills, they get the short end of the stick for everything. Anyway, I also love how straightforward Reverie has been compared to CS4 that made you feel like, was that really necessary? Do we need to go through this again? It was so unnecessarily long for some parts, it annoyed me, so I hope Reverie keeps up with this pacing.

??? Route Evening of Encounters

Oooh, so the protagonists for this ??? route are N and S from the Three & Nine book?? Nadia and Swin are both really cute though, so much cuter than what I imagined from the book haha! I actually thought it was going to be a reenactment of the book when I saw Nadia with a luggage but then the EDF appeared, I thought we'd get to see Swin's bad acting hahaha! So, this will be the mysterious C's route? I guess it'll be interesting to play as the "villain" and his friends. Honestly, when C told them to open the case, I was like, this feels exactly like KeA at the auction, so I was definitely not surprised when they opened it and a girl popped out. From the joints, she should be a doll, but that doesn't mean she's not a homunculus like KeA and them so I guess we'll see. Personally, I find it pretty interesting to get this perspective and from the opening song, it seems like C and them aren't bad people so I can't wait to see how everything unfolds! I quite like the different routes thing even though it might get annoying but we'll see, I love playing with different characters and seeing different perspectives, I live for that. It also seems like Crow is a party member with C's route so that looks interesting too!

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Court of Darkness Part 19 - Toa Qelsum (Book 2)

Yayyy, time for Toa round 2! I remember really liking his original route, so I hope the sequel is just as nice! I like how comfortable the heroine and Toa are, but yep, he's definitely the type to not go easy on her during lectures, which is great though hahaha, no unfair treatment😆 Wow, Idina is beautiful but scary hahahah. I don't really remember her so it's new to me how pretty she is hahaha. It's sad that the heroine is so unfairly viewed just because she's seen as Avarian due to her red eyes🥲 I got so used to all the friendly kings, I forgot how it feels to be intimidated with everyone hating on the heroine😅 Toa's father looks quite cold and gallant. The sad thing is that it's hard for Toa to protect her since he's not exactly treated well here either. He was rude to call them both all the way to Qelsum only to tell Toa to break up with her. I'm glad Toa spoke up to say he won't leave the heroine, but I wonder how much he can go against the king. Idina is such an ass to just keep laughing on the side until Florian asked the king to give them some more time before he judges their relationship. I'm not sure if Florian is actually kind but him helping out here is good for the couple anyway. I feel sorry for the heroine. She wasn't optimistic but she also didn't think she'd be called all the way here just to receive such outright rejection and disgust.

Oh, no wonder why Idina is so hateful. She was forced to marry someone she doesn't like, so she wants Toa to experience the feelings she did and suffer like she did. It was sweet of Toa to reassure the heroine that he loves her and won't marry anyone else, and brought her to a place where only him and Knight know of. Aww, I feel so bad for Toa, he had a weasel familiar in the past but it got attacked in the castle forest and he lost it, that's so sad. I think it's sweet how Toa and the heroine ended up saving a weasel using her powers and his to make it a familiar, so now they have their own pet to give Toa a chance again to bring happiness to another weasel. Aww, Toa looks great in the new clothes! I like how protective Toa is towards the heroine's feelings but she chose to go to the party with him expecting the stares and disgust towards her, so leaving straight after greeting people would feel quite pointless especially if they want to change things. People poisoning Toa to pin it on the heroine is crazy. How could they poison their own prince just to get rid of her😳 I'm not sure how I feel about Toa making the decision to escape back to the Isle of Colde with the heroine so hastily. The repercussions will be great not only for him but also possibly Avari for her running away after being considered a suspect. Ah, I forgot about her powers, so I guess it's understandable that Toa couldn't allow them to capture the heroine and question her leading to the reveal of her powers especially if they took her belongings etc. I guess we should be impressed that Toa so easily chose the heroine above everything and is okay with whatever consequences he may have to face from his father and the kingdom just to protect her.

I'm not a fan of the villain once again being after the heroine's powers, not because it doesn't make sense but I didn't like that we don't get to know more about Qelsum through it. Jasper's route was similar but we got to know more about his friend and his life so that's still kinda okay, but for Toa, he's the prince, so other than the people around him being horrible, couldn't we learn more about the reason why Toa loves his people so much and why he tries so hard even though everyone around him sucks? I love the Magic Ending CG, so pretty, and you get to see the ring on the heroine's finger🥺 Overall, I'm not much of a fan of Book 2 because I felt like we didn't get to really know much about Qelsum other than the king/Toa's father being an ass most of the time and everyone being intolerable but Toa loves his kingdom regardless, and it really makes you think, why does Toa love them so much considering we as the readers can't see the redeemable qualities of this place lol. Anyway, Florian was pretty but lacking since he didn't really do much and was mostly a vehicle for the true villain that the game doesn't want to explore yet. I also feel like we didn't get a better exploration of the heroine and Toa's relationship since it was mostly just them trying to prove themselves but getting into obstacles the whole time so we only got superficial shows of affection with Toa taking care of the heroine. But I do admit that seeing him not faltering and choosing the heroine above everything was sweet in its' own way.

#court of darkness

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Part 1 - Dashed Hopes (Lloyd's Route Act 1)

Omggg, I'm so glad they decided to add the artwork in the Cold Steel games in a gallery here, I could screenshot everything hahaha. I'm so annoyed that the book Three & Nine has been updated with images and is so much more easily readable here, I should have waited🥲 I guess it just goes to show how important it is? Lmao at the summaries of each game though, they finally realised they should just summarise each Cold Steel game rather than every single chapter lol. I still find it so crazy how the governor general's peacekeeping force in Crossbell refused to listen to the provisional government to return and instead occupied Crossbell in an armed coup, but at the same time I can believe it because for those crazy ones who were intent on destroying Calvard, ending the war in two days is an insult after all the training and everything they went through. I feel so bad for Crossbell that after Imperial occupation, now they're stuck with these war crazies and it's been three months! But at the same time, I guess we should be glad for it because this is the perfect excuse to liberate Crossbell from Erebonia. It's only been like 10 minutes but I love Reverie already, I love getting to see everyone I really really wanted to see in CS4. The most touching thing is seeing Ilya dance alongside Rixia and Sully again, I'm sure everyone in Crossbell has been dying to see that as well. I could finally truly feel Portia and Tap's (Arc en Ciel die-hard fans that have been cheering outside the theatre since Zero) excitement at the revival of Arc en Ciel hahaha. Wazy and his gang of ex-criminals aka Scarlet and Wald was such a welcome sight, Scarlet looks so good as a Sister, but Wald with glasses is just weird hahaha. Arios looks as I imagined, and also Noel, cuteee. But most important of all, we finally get to see Mireille!! I miss her so much!! Dudley's glasses are weird hahaha. Sergei actually looks so good, he had a total glow up lmao.

Honestly though, I can see why the IDF is against this "peace" and I'm surprised there aren't as many people outraged because paying reparations to Calvard would be considered an insult for patriots. Not to mention all the stuff the soldiers were forced to do when they got conscripted so it just makes everything worse. Hearing Lloyd talk about how they gave up on the once in a lifetime chance to take the easy way out to end the squabble for Crossbell back then by choosing a life for KeA and saying how they wouldn't have been able to hold their heads up high if they chose to sacrifice KeA made me so sad😭 He's right, but it was such a difficult choice. It made life so much more difficult for Crossbell and them especially in these couple of years, but at the same time, it was undeniable that it was the correct path because it would have squandered all their pride as people. They were hurting their own people to protect Crossbell and what was the point of that. I'm so glad Arteria used the power vested in it and with the support of other countries, they have finally made a stand for Crossbell to become a fully independent state, everything it deserves. It's so nice to see the people in Crossbell so happy, and so nice to see Lloyd, KeA and Cecile visit Guy's grave to tell him that peace is finally within reach. It's so sweet of Wazy to think of Crossbell as his home, I loved it when Lloyd welcomed him home hahaha. I forgot the name of the old lady who visits her husband's grave everyday so I'm glad to see she's here to tell him about the good news! It's sweet to know that the twins (Hamil and Tamil) are still having fun playing with Sister Juju and she's gotten better at dealing with them🤣 I'm so happy for Vaan and his former drunkard old man, not only has he taken in the girl (Ruze) who always played with Vaan but he's got a job and is getting Vaan to go Sunday School now.

The Mainz Mountain Path has the same music as back then😭 So nostalgic😭 I love seeing Randy tease Mireille again, it's been so long since we and they last saw each other😭 It's sad that Randy isn't an instructor at Thors anymore, but that was never his place even though he made valuable memories there as well. OMG, Oscar got injured during the war and the doctor even said he might never be able to bake again, no wonder why Bennet is so worried about him. Lmao at Morges hoping Oscar and Bennet will keep getting closer and then he won't have to worry about the bakery in the future🤣 I'm glad to know that Chiruru finally crossed Mainz Mountains!! I remember she gave up last time because it was too hard and she vowed to come back, so I'm happy to know from her best friend, Katerina that she actually made it and is now gone to Erebonia for rougher mountains in Nortia Province lmao. I'm also very happy that Lytton and Flora are both working at the Armorica Clinic now and get more time for each other and even eat dinner together more often now. I always found it sad how they got married but never saw each other because they were always working at the hospital and then he ended up becoming a field medic so it just became worse.

Ooo, Juna is in Ymir doing extracurricular exercises! Does that mean everyone is doing a nice hot spring relaxation trip at Ymir again😆 I can see why Levick (old man living on first floor of Villa-Raisins) is happy Mrs Novash is moving out, but I didn't expect them to move back to Erebonia, but I guess it makes sense if her husband isn't going to be the manager of Times anymore, I'm hoping the old manager is back. They definitely mellowed out though so I guess it was a good experience for them either way. Ohhh, so Arteria will serve as the suzerain nation over Crossbell while guaranteeing the state's right to autonomy! I was wondering if that would be so, I'm glad it is because that means picking a fight with Crossbell will mean disrespecting Arteria and I think Calvard and Erebonia need some sort of deterrence. Woww, the previous IBC building will now have less floors occupied by Reinford and will incorporate both Verne and ZCF! Crossbell truly is the dream with all three of those companies in one building!

Pete is such a good kid, Grimwood really did well as his guardian to raise him to be so strong and kind. He's even visiting Grimwood in prison now! It never crossed my mind until now but Heathcliff and Mercedes are definitely the Erebonian Armand and Ellie hahaha! Except they really had to get through ups and downs from their families (mostly Mercedes' family) refusing to allow them to be together until now. It's sweet to know that Mercedes going all the way to Crossbell for Heathcliff, as well as Heathcliff getting military achievements helped their families approve of their relationship. Imelda has this toy next to Mishy that looks like a radish and I'm wondering if that's Calvard's mascot🤣 Sandra being the one faithful customer at the jazz bar in the alleyway is always nice because she obviously likes Eric (bartender) since he's always so kind to her, but dang, he even drapes a blanket over her when she falls asleep at the bar! He was also the one who was worried about her when she disappeared in that quest in CS4. It's nice to see people get along hahaha. If Calvard has movie theatres and race tracks, it kinda makes more sense why those three guys back in Zero/Azure caused havoc racing around in Crossbell, still illegal though obviously haha. I'm happy that Dario (son of Heimdallr Bank's president) is being forced to do menial labour at Hotel Millennium but I'm still disgusted with Dario so I don't care about him redeeming himself. I have to say though, the ice cream shop outside Arc en Ciel is number one at sales for a good reason, I love the new ice cream flavours representing the moon, sun and star princess and then having a cosmic cluster ice cream with all three, it's so cool!! I actually want it as well lmao, I would 100% buy them all. Lmao, Old Man Rick finally got released to go to the casino to celebrate Crossbell's independence, but all his winnings are to go to his wife, I guess that's the compromise🤣 Even the nightmarish acerbic tomato shake is back🤣

Awwww, Estelle taking ice cream off Joshua's cheek and then licking her finger to taste his ice cream flavour was so cuteee, they're such lovebirds🤣 Joshua blushing was so cute🤣 It's been so long since we last saw Ilya, I totally forgot she was a pervert just like Shirley back in the day🤣 Rixia and Elie are definitely competing for the biggest chest in Crossbell with their sizes lmao. Ilya was definitely crazy to do a whole performance a week after she finished rehab when they liberated Crossbell. I'm so glad everyone from Arc en Ciel is back and they have sponsors again, no more part-time jobs for them!! Dudley and Machias getting along and going on coffee dates is so them🤣 They're both such serious people, they definitely would be great friends🤣 Vice Commissioner Pierre getting teased by Wazy because of that quest where he thought his wife was cheating was funny🤣 I died when Wazy said to his face that he's really grown up to become a dependable vice commissioner🤣 It's so true though, the guy was so lacking back in the day but look at him now. Nice to know that Detective Raymond is a senior detective like Lloyd now, and Inspector Donovan looks healthy too! Lmao at the accounting apartment apparently being less than pleased at the SSS for breaking the glass at Orchis Tower because of the cost of repairs🤣🤣 How cool that there's a Lloyd route, Rean route and some other route! I love following different perspectives! So nice to see that Crossbell News Service is back in its' original spot, and it's nice to see that the IBC building is once again the IBC building rather than Reinford headquarters🥲 Lmao, I love finally seeing Erika in 3D sounding like a thug ready to off Agate🤣 It was so funny when Agate and Tita were having a sweet moment and Erika was on the side ready to kill him🤣

I was actually wondering if Wald's glasses were an aftereffect of him using Gnosis and stuff and it seems like it is?🥲 It definitely doesn't suit him but I guess he's right, they're a good reminder of how low he fell and how he climbed back up. I still think he was forgiven way too easily but it is what it is. He should be glad the former Saber Vipers have all forgiven him! Anyway, it's great to see everyone working good jobs that they're enjoying and working hard in, I especially love how Koki and Azel are such good friends now haha! It's so funny how everyone teases Wald🤣 Wow at the new accessories you can trade, an upgraded Grail Locket needs 999 U-Material lmao. Seeing Bond and his family enjoy breakfast together warms my heart, especially with Marie (pet cat) having milk on top of the table lmao, it's sweet how they all think moving to Acacia Apartments from their mansion was a good thing for them and helped them get closer. I love how Marie is truly a part of their family like they said back then when they took her in. Bond even talked to her when he was conscripted, it's so sweet😭 OMG Shizuku is so much bigger and mature looking compared to KeA the baby😱🤣 Shizuku has already had such a tough life, she deserved getting a break from everything and recovering in Remiferia. It's quite funny how Aeolia still loves hugging Shizuku and KeA just as much as back then. OMG, Scott's baby has been born!! I was wondering how the marriage was with Pearl and everything, but they actually have a baby now!! Now that Shizuku is fully better, she can now truly be the support she wants to be for Arios instead of feeling like a burden. She will guide him on the right path.

What I love the most is that now that Crossbell is going to be independent soon, a lot of the NPCs that weren't there in CS4 have appeared again like the old man sitting on the bench in Central Square, he was always a part of my routine talking to everyone so it felt weird when he was gone, but now he's back! So sweet to know that Renne had lunch with the Hayworth family and talked a lot about the Bright family, it's sweet to see her able to move on and talk to them so happily. What I love the most about everything is that now that the war is over, the prices of ingredients and stuff are back to normal! It was pretty cool to see how prices actually increased in CS4 and now even better to see it back to normal in Reverie haha. I love seeing Pearl come back to visit Cynthia at Times, it's nice to see old colleagues talk again hahaha. OMG Southwark and Janetta got married after the war!! It's great that Southwark is planning to become Crossbellan, he basically is and he's decided to stay here with Janetta after all. Lmao at the rare golden Mishy statue in the middle of Tio's room in the SSS🤣 Jingo probably got it for her hahaha. It's nice to see the SSS building back to normal and so much more lively with everyone's rooms filled with things again, it was so sad looking through it in CS4 and seeing how empty it was full of boxes and stuff. I think everyone's rooms had more style in Zero/Azure but I guess it's also because we could buy decorations for them hahaha. I guess Sergei and Sonya aren't back together even though they clearly still care for each other, it's kinda funny how she's a bit more soft now and tells him to stop smoking😆 I wonder how Zeit is doing if he came back to help liberate Crossbell and then disappeared again🥲 It's kinda funny how Zeit is actually a registered police dog, I completely forgot🤣 Lmao at Lloyd boldly admitting that it was awkward when he travelled through air ducts with Rixia in front in her Yin attire🤣 I died when Noel said, so that's your favourite memory of the Geofront🤣

I have to admit though, Zero-Craft is so rigged in battle, legit S-Break all day everyday, and then the United Fronts?? It'll make the game even easier than it was already lol, mass heals and damage is so good lol. Wazy is always asking the important questions🤣 Lloyd's canon love interest is obviously Elie but I love Rixia🤣 Lmao when he said his bromance with Randy has deepened as well🤣 I died when Wazy teased Lloyd if he was saving himself waiting for Wazy to return🤣🤣 I miss how much Wazy loves Lloyd🤣 When Randy and Elie came to the rescue, I was like dang, Randy's Berserker weapon is SO HUGE, it's way bigger than him, how does he even carry it around🤣 I was wondering what Garcia has been up to, but helping Rufus?? Dieter helping Rufus is unsurprising though. And why does the silver haired lady look like Ilya? We were sooo close to freedom for Crossbell. I was sooo happy for them. My heart literally broke for Lloyd, like excuse me!! Has Crossbell not suffered enough?! I'm kinda hoping something good will come out of this though, because even though Rufus is an ass, he's not exactly wrong about whether Arteria governing them is the correct choice, better than Erebonia but it is true that some things won't change. Way to end on a cliffhanger and not let you play the rest though hahaha. I'm starting to wonder if the rehab at Armorica only served to brainwash Ilya with whatever that black mist is or something. Regardless, it's saddening to watch everyone's efforts fall apart with Lloyd going down by Rufus' hand, he is the hero of Crossbell so it's understandable that the people of Crossbell would succumb to that black mist after thinking they're doomed. Lloyd needs to wake up asap though, because even more than Rean, Lloyd's party really needs him to guide them and give strength to them. If Rean's party is motivated because they want to protect him, I'd say Lloyd's party is motivated because of how strong he is at heart and how much he wants to protect everyone. Lloyd is probably the embodiment of a hero and that makes it even more difficult for people to accept him losing even though he's by far probably not the strongest Trails protagonist and might be one of the weakest in terms of pure fighting skill.

#the legend of heroes #trails series #trails into reverie

Samurai Love Ballad Party Part 32 - Toyotomi Hideyoshi Act 2

Honestly, I don't remember much about Hideyoshi and the heroine's relationship but I do remember liking Hideyoshi's original route more than Inuchiyo's so let's see how the sequel compares haha. Hideyoshi is so gentle and kind as the lord of Nagahama and it's sweet to see how much everyone loves him. It was so cute how he kept complimenting the heroine in front of others and telling people about all her good qualities. He's so proud of what a great person she is and it's so lovely to see how much he appreciates her. It was sweet of Hideyoshi to take the heroine back to his hometown, Nakamura. It's been burnt down and his family is gone but just as he wants to reflect on how this is where everything started for him, I think it was nice to bring the heroine there to show her a bit of his heart even if there's nothing left physically. Aww and he found his two childhood friends to invite into his army! Tora and Ichimatsu seem like nice people. I feel sorry for the heroine bearing the brunt of hatred from the daimyo under Hideyoshi. They think Hideyoshi should be with a lady in a samurai clan and even though Hideyoshi stomped those thoughts down saying he's not from a samurai family either, it's clear they treat him different because he's been acknowledged by Nobunaga and is very capable in his own right earning his reputation to this day. It's understandable that they think he should wed someone who would be beneficial to him. It was so sweet of Hideyoshi to tell her to really think about how he said she'll be his Lady Toyotomi soon🥹 I think the most worrying thing would be if the daimyo tried to kill the heroine whilst Hideyoshi is away.

It was so sweet when Hideyoshi told the heroine that the one he needs is her and not some samurai lady he doesn't know and wouldn't go rice paddies to grow rice with him, he only wants the heroine and her smile. I love the proposal, it was cute, simple and straightforward. I honestly don't blame Kiyomasa and Masanori for being mad at Hideyoshi going on the frontlines when he's their commanding officer and basically the most important person. I can understand why Hideyoshi is adamant about being the one to protect others and the guide and everything, but losing him would equal their defeat in not only the battle but for everything outside of it as well. How will the towns and villages function if he were gone? He's a kind stubborn person but he needs to understand that just as he wants to protect his people, his people also want to protect him no matter what. It's sweet yet saddening that Hideyoshi is such a sensitive person that he doesn't want people to die protecting him but he also needs to understand that these people are willing to lay down their lives for him and would die for him because they know he would do the same for them and they don't want that either. Both sides don't want the other to get hurt and he should take into account their feelings as well, especially since he can't do everything.

I like how the heroine told Hideyoshi that everyone admires and looks at him like he does towards Nobunaga because he understands that feeling best and would be able to empathise. Hideyoshi is so great, I love how when he went to ask the heroine's family for her hand in marriage, he also worked there at the restaurant with them, not because he felt obligated to but because he really considers everyone the heroine loves to be family, and to do the things she loves is happiness itself. I felt so touched when he so seriously asked them, and I love how he told the heroine that he believes that if it's with the heroine, they will be able to make that same kind of warm and happy family. I didn't expect the heroine to be there when Honno-ji gets burnt down and Nobunaga "dies", she even got to hear some of his thoughts about how this is his just deserts. Maybe it was, maybe it shouldn't have been, we'll never really know what the world could have been like if Nobunaga remained. It's kinda sweet that Nobunaga left nice words for Hideyoshi as if he wanted to pass everything on to him in his "death". I knew Hideyoshi would save the heroine in time but it was still so scary for her, not only did she have to witness Nobunaga's death, but she had to run away after inhaling smoke and everything, then nearly get assaulted and killed. It must be so heartbreaking for Hideyoshi to have directed the army to fight against Mitsuhide leading to his death, it's just been one after the other for him, it must be so hard. And it was because of what happened with Mitsuhide that he wanted things to be different when it came to going against Katsuie. I like how Hideyoshi asked the heroine to help him convey his message to Inuchiyo and Katsuie because she's the only one close enough to them and the person Hideyoshi can 100% trust. Maybe kinda unrealistic but I approve because his would be the best way to convince them😂

It's interesting how events deviate from Inuchiyo's route and how Katsuie was shot right in front of Inuchiyo and Hideyoshi when they tried to engage in peace talks. It breaks my heart that Hideyoshi has to be blamed for Katsuie's death and that the only one who understands he would never do something like that is the heroine. It's also saddening that everyone is celebrating his Divine Rule when this wasn't the way he wanted it. I knew Hideyoshi wouldn't react well when the heroine said she should leave and he should marry someone else from a samurai family so his Divine Rule will be stable and there will be less chances of war. He's been enduring all his negative emotions to become the Divine Ruler people wanted and now he's exploding because the one person he trusted to always stay by his side is telling him she's leaving, I honestly don't blame him for being so hurt. No one has been seeing Hideyoshi for who he is, they've just been thinking and worrying about him as the Divine Ruler. I'm glad Hideyoshi is getting a proper break getting to do the things he used to love doing and interacting with the people he watches over. I think it was a great break to let Hideyoshi once again remember what and who he is fighting for and what kind of world he wants and what he can do with his power and influence. I think it was also a good reminder for the heroine to remember how much Hideyoshi needs her in his life to stay himself. I'm glad people finally realise how important the heroine is to Hideyoshi and how fragile he can be and that he's a person as well.

Now that Hideyoshi has picked himself up again, it's sweet to watch him and the heroine shop and do their usual things together. I love how he said he won't be able to prioritise his children as number one, and the heroine was sad but understanding since he needs to prioritise the nation, but what he meant was that the heroine will always be his number one, which I honestly agree with because without her, he might get super down again and that would mean him not being able to manage the nation and people properly. I love Hideyoshi's new look, he looks so dignified and mature! Overall, when I was reading this sequel, I'll admit that it wasn't my favourite because it was hard to watch Hideyoshi get so down when he's always so bright and encouraging, but after thinking about it, I think it was great growth for him. Hideyoshi has always pushed himself and he always hid himself behind the easygoing and friendly mask to make it easier for others to not worry about him, but in this sequel, we're finally seeing beyond that mask and how much of a burden he is carrying with everyone's trust, as well as the weight of their lives. He's a person too, so when he broke, it was hard to watch and it was sad when the heroine tried to leave him thinking she wasn't what he needed when she is what keeps him stable and himself. I liked how the heroine realised how important she was to his sanity and wellbeing, and I loved how Hideyoshi got to have a break and remember what was most important to him and what he is always protecting without feeling like he has to carry everything alone. It was tough to watch, but I liked seeing the weaker side of him that needs everyone around him to keep him true to himself whilst being the leader he is.

#samurai love ballad party

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Part 8 - Facing the End Together (Finale & Overall Thoughts)

Aww, I'm so happy to know that Gaius' brother, Thoma is dating Sharl now!! They've basically been together but it's great to see it official hahaha. OMG, is there a love triangle with Sidney, Ada and Maya?! That doesn't sound nice🥲 I wonder if they're really trying to pair up Kurt and Sully because that's so random🤣 It's actually quite sad to hear about Victor and Laura's ancestor, Shion Arseid (vice captain of the Eisenritter) who regretted in death that he allowed Dreichels and Lianne go stop the Vermillion Apocalypse on the final day of the War of the Lions. Omgg, the Arc Royale has all the side characters we haven't seen like Fidelio, Nicholas, Beatrix, Klein and them!! It's so sweet how Mint and Valimar have become such good friends that Valimar wanted to say goodbye to her after thanking her for all the great maintenance she did, and for Mint, she was like nope, you're coming back because friends don't just leave each other hahaha, I've always loved their little chats so it's really sweet to see how much they care for each other. I think it's very sweet how even Stark is telling Crow to not give up on living before it's even the end yet. Even Schmidt told him to come back to give him data on Ordine in person hahaha, everyone loves Crow too. Btw, I've always found it amusing how there's an inn in Eryn Village when it's a hidden village, like who is staying there!?

It was nice to see Renne encourage Harold and tell him to survive even one more day so they have the time to execute their plans and prevent the war from escalating. It's always nice to see Renne feel sentimental. I definitely didn't expect a sidequest fighting those cursed creatures in Phantasma back in Sky 3rd where Kevin had to fight against spirits that were of the people he killed. It was really cruel to have Joshua's parents appear as illusions asking where's Karin and why he was the only one who survived, especially now that Loewe is gone as well. But I'm glad Joshua has become so much stronger that Estelle and everyone's existence has helped him appreciate seeing his parents again even as illusions rather than lamenting it. Johan is definitely a name that doesn't suit Ash, but I'm sure if he had a completely different life, it might have suited him. For the person he is now, Ash fits him most, and just as bread pudding isn't his favourite dessert anymore, cake mix turned into burnt pancakes from his mother in Raquel is basically who he is now and who he will always be from now on. Honestly though, it's actually kinda surprising how much I've warmed up to Ash hahaha, I quite like him now🤣 It was obvious that since they said Loewe's sword was reacting to the Great Twilight and that spirits and stuff were around that we'd get to hear Loewe but it still made me just as emotional to think he was proud of them and was happy to see them grow so much. Lmao when everyone is paying their respects to Loewe and the rest of Hamel, and you can just be like let's play Vantage Masters to Joshua🤣

I'm very glad that Hugo is using his company for good and giving aid packages to people. I'm glad the people of Alster got to see Olivier alive and well, I think they deserved to see that considering how much they loved Olivier's mother, Ariel, as well as Olivier himself. I'm so happy for Elie that she got to see Diana again but I kinda wished we got more than just a "I'm glad to see you" kinda thing🥲 I mean, Joshua got more than that at Hamel so I think Elie deserved better considering how much her parents' separation affected her. Every time I see Nielsen, I think about how interesting it would be if he was the Grandmaster or something because he likes watching over things happen hahaha. I'm very happy to see Southwark released and the first thing he does is propose to Janetta haha, he's such a sweet guy. I wonder who is the Crossbell noble that saved him though? Omgg, it's the old lady Paola who's always sitting on the bench in Times Department Store! It's so sweet how she loved hearing the happy voices of everyone there that she used her old connections to help him out, people in Crossbell really do care for each other. I'm so happy for Selteo and Nonno from Vingt-Sept Cafe! The former is becoming sous chef and the latter is going to be a patissiere! That's so cool! It was so cool to finally see Clarice (Fran and Noel's mother) back, I was always wondering where she was, it's nice to know that she was laying low just in case. Considering Creil (Bond's wife) and Sophia used to learn from each other and cook together all the time, it's nice to see them care for the other and chat again now that both their husbands have been conscripted. It seems like Sophia has recognised that Renne is her Renny and just wishes for her happiness. Lmao at this random Martin guy that says he's going to combust if he can't get Sully's autograph soon🤣🤣🤣 It's been a long journey for NPCs Mercedes and Heathcliff from Ordis who love each other but Mercedes' family does not approve. It was sweet to see her come all the way to Crossbell to see him and suggest eloping once the war is over since he's been conscripted. OMG KENNETH CONFESSED TO ANNABELLE!!! I can rest in peace, I love this couple. It was so sweet how he told her he was excited to go on their continent fishing trip..with just the two of them!! He's such a tease!! But I'm so happy!!😭😭

Personally, I really dislike Alan so I hate all the attention the game likes to give him and make it seem like he is a great guy that everyone cares about when back in CS1, he already took his frustration out on Bridget before when he kept losing to Patrick and he hasn't learnt anything from that even after getting engaged to her. Yeah, blame the curse blah blah, but the thing that annoys me the most is that he is still hiding his feelings of frustration and inadequacy from Bridget when they're at the stage of getting married. She always considers his feelings but he never does, he always says he does but in the end what he ends up focusing on the most is his own inadequacy so it annoys me that they try to make it seem like he was always great when he never learned anything from his past mistakes. Bridget should have slapped him a few times. I know we're supposed to sympathise with him because everyone knows how it feels to be weak, but everyone learnt from their mistakes and never continued to lash out at the people around them. I wonder what happens if you don't defeat the Holy Beast of Earth, Argres and get his Earthen Prison thing🤔 I assume a bad ending where everyone dies or something lol. On to the final dungeon!

But first, I'll read my books lol. A Coco Panda's Tale was such a cute book! Found it hilarious how a Coco Panda learnt a skill from a Creepy Sheep🤣🤣 But it was really cute how Tamero learnt to rely on other pandas. It can be hard to admit that you need help, but I always admire when people look past their pride to ask for help for someone important to them. If You Say Goodbye was a pretty bittersweet story considering Sai was so swept up in his grief over his best friend Martha's death that he spent 30 years grieving over her but not being able to move on, causing him to nearly kill a whole village by taking their spirits until Martha was somehow able to convince Aidios to forgive him once she got to talk to him and get through to him that he needs to let go, and that making toys is what he should be doing, not reviving the dead through machines. The Legendary Chosen One is an interesting story of children somehow getting powers that can be used without orbments and I wonder if it's true that there's this team of Ondel, Keith and Monty going around as a mysterious team helping people hahaha. Lmao, the random fisherman John was actually Lakelord I and Kenneth's grandfather!! Even though Rean has the title of Angler God, I still feel that Estelle is the best fishing protagonist because out of them all, I think she loves fishing the most and she also had the most fun with it. Three & Nine seems like a pretty sad book. Initially, I thought Nine was Sharon considering the strings and stuff as a weapon but it doesn't seem so with the bear and needles, as well as this organisation seeming to be more of a true assassin organisation rather than Ouroboros. Anyway, felt bad for Three when he was planning to escape with Ace but running away had their limits, and even though Three was okay with dying together with Ace, Ace instead decided that he'd rather kill Three to get forgiveness from the organisation to survive. I'm not surprised that Nine is Ace's sister and wants revenge since it was leading up to that. Considering the letter Ace sent to Nine, it means that Three was right to believe in Ace, he attacked Three so that Three could feel no remorse killing him and therefore surviving. It was sweet to know that Nine knew how kind Three was, and how just like her brother, she wound up wanting to save this boy who was infinitely kind in a world surrounded by death, he kept his humanity despite carrying all that pain and torment. It was nice to see them work together and free themselves from the Overseer and find a new life for themselves, I think becoming bracers sounds fitting haha.

Even it's only 2D, I loved seeing Anelace, Kevin, Ries, Zin and all the people we didn't get to see like Wazy appear as a part of the forces shown in support of Operation Shining Steel. I'm so happy but also sad that Tita is with the Liberl team hahaha. Happy because it's like Sky again with all our members, but sad that I geared her up for my usual team with Rean and I'm so used to using her all the time there hahaha. But it doesn't matter, nostalgia is more important, and Tita should be with Agate and them. I feel like the team with Victor, Aurelia, Toval and Vita is so overkill though🤣🤣 It's cruel for the Aion that destroyed Pater-Mater to be the boss of Salt Pale for Estelle's Team, but I agree with Renne that she can avenge it now. OMG and I just realised that I geared Tita so beautifully and they made her weaker with the fixed equipment OMG. I'm kinda disappointed that Victor's crafts are the same as Laura's, it's understandable but still boring. Oh! Toval rejected becoming an A-rank bracer?? I wonder why, I always assumed he already was one considering how capable he is and how he's basically always the reliable one going everywhere. Sure, he's mainly a super fast arts user but he's perfectly able to hold his own as an average guy compared to the monsters like Ein lol. Lmao at Aurelia's team just being like, what, it's just a replica Aion, what a disappointment, and Toval is like uhh, don't we need Divine Knights to beat this?🤣🤣

Lmao at everyone still dissing Crow for his edgelord look🤣 It's nice to finallyyy deal with Lechter and Claire but I think it was rather anticlimactic after everything that has happened lol. Other than the Ebon Knight controlling things again being a part of this, I did enjoy how Cedric finally admitted that he was envious of everyone and felt that he was someone that could never be a hero like them. He wasn't as sweet as Alfin, wasn't as determined as Olivert, wasn't as strong as Kurt etc, he cared too much about how others saw him as not enough without realising his own good qualities. It was quite sweet of Shirley to come along with Cedric to see how things would turn out haha, I liked how she was the one who made him admit his weaknesses. I can understand why Cedric wanted strength considering how he got captured, got used and then Crow died in the process, he was already traumatised from all that, then he heard the voice of the Ebon Knight basically haunting him, he was stuck in hospital for a long time and felt abandoned by Kurt and everything, but that doesn't excuse what he's done and caused all this time. There's a difference between sacrificing everything for strength and sacrificing yourself for strength, he did the former which was inexcusable especially considering he is a prince. I guess Shirley couldn't help but want to watch out for Cedric because she didn't want him to end up like her. She was always envious of Rixia's strength in being able to stay true to her heart despite her past and I think after that battle, she's definitely become soft haha. I guess her kindness towards cats has now transferred to people who are like cats and can't be honest with their feelings hahaha. But yep, Shirley definitely held back because she was way crazier in Crossbell haha.

Mariabell and Campanella were so silly with the Evil Mishy drawing lol, they really don't take this seriously and as usual, say confusing words and then leave. Honestly, I still don't like how they made Rufus a bastard son because he was a perfectly fine character without it and I don't like how it defines his motivation because it makes him feel more petty now lol. Oh well, we'll see what he chooses to do from now on, I quite enjoyed how much of an ass he was. At least Jusis finally got to punch him lol. If McBurn is a combination of who he was in this world and a calamity beyond it similar to the Salt Pale, then I guess that means there's more to Zemuria than expected, especially the phenomenon of where even if you try to get out of Zemuria, you aren't able to because it just kinda loops. Everyone is basically trapped in this world. Now that McBurn seems to have his memories back of what is beyond this world, it seems like Campanella and the higher-ups in Ouroboros actually know everything or are from the outside world.

Man, that took so long, I basically ended up doing an all nighter to finish this game lmao, I kept thinking it was ending but it never ended, especially since it had a true ending as well lol. Ishmelga was such a pathetic existence, it annoyed me so much lol. Giliath and Rean getting a nice family bonding session before he passed on was good for them I guess lol, I still find it awkward accepting Giliath, and that his objective all along wasn't exactly "evil". Cedric leaving to join Ouroboros was crazy though, like what was everything for, Kurt's words all fall on deaf ears?? This guy is still not taking responsibility for his actions. His one-sided conclusion that him mysteriously disappearing is better for Erebonia is crazy especially since there's rumours that he joined Ouroboros anyway so he's ruining the royal family's reputation either way. Guy will forever annoy me at this rate. Rufus is in prison🥲 I guess it's nice that Lechter and Claire get to redeem themselves in their work rather than in prison, I am still waiting for Lechter's reunion. Lmao at them saying reviving Crow was a super magnified version of KeA using her powers to heal Shizuku's eyes. At least Franz got to say his last words to the people important to him, it's just too bad Irina didn't get to considering she's supposed to care about him a lot lol. Although I still find it random that in his bouts of consciousness as Franz, what he decided to do was create an extra body for Millium to transfer to later on lol.

I wonder if we'll get to see the Crossbell liberation in Reverie? It seemed quite interesting that the governor general's personal forces refused to leave and Lloyd and them had to take it back. It was really great to see photos of Ilya, Rixia and Sully dancing though. The best thing though was Olivier and Schera's wedding!! So cute!! Emma looked so pretty. I loved how we got to see Wazy and Noel. Then we even get to see Kevin and Ries, with Ries pigging out lmao. Toval hanging with Aurelia and Ein was cute lol. I didn't expect to get to see the Grandmaster of Ouroboros but I'm intrigued, she feels like the personification of Aidios. If the world is ending in three years and they have an Eternal Recurrence Plan, are they supposed to have been good guys all along? Are our heroes in the way?😅 It'll be sad to never see Valimar again though, Mint will be so sad. I knew that Crow and Millium probably wouldn't die, but Trails is ruthless when it comes to robots so I knew we wouldn't get to keep Valimar and Ordine, our best bros. I quite liked Crow's silent farewell to Ordine because they probably never needed words to express their feelings. But yeah, sad for Valimar, I loved hearing his voice.

Overall, CS4 was a love hate game for me, but definitely more hate than love I think lol. I liked seeing Estelle and Lloyd be part of the story again. I enjoyed the conclusion to Hamel, I liked seeing everyone work together and interact, I liked breaking Rean out and having the story not centred on him being the lead, and I liked how everyone worked together. But I hated how much the game wanted you to use new Class VII all the time. I hated how original Class VII got shafted into basically having no real screentime in the main plot because every time they appeared, they were nothing but their role or dealing with a problem they've had since CS1 or basically they've turned their character into their goal but nothing else. Everyone had such character in CS1 but there was no time here in this game so they didn't bother. Gaius was just his Merkabah, Jusis was just talking about Millium 90% of the time and I hate how the game seems like it's pushing for a relationship for them when it's just weird when she acts like such a child, I also really hated how Jusis and Rufus' relationship became so shallow of a focus, like they could have put some more effort there instead of Millium lol. I liked Crow and Rean's relationship and how they got along like real brothers especially with the hair but I hated everything about the curse and the game not wanting to commit to Giliath being evil. It felt like they didn't know how to end things properly so they went the easy way out with everyone being controlled by the Ebon Knight and he caused everything, but to make it not as dumb, they still tried to make it humanity's fault because they created Ishmelga and they wouldn't have been controlled so easily if they didn't desire it to some extent, but nope, still hate it. I wanted Giliath to be evil and have Rean navigate the perplexity of understanding Giliath's love for him despite that, but whatever I guess lol. I hate how all the female bonding events are romance and it's shallow romance because they all confess in different ways as if it's a routine that they need to confess but tell Rean he doesn't need to answer. I'm still annoyed that the guys didn't get a proper final bonding event because I feel like they do the guys' ones so much better. I loved Machias facing his cousin's ex-fiance and Elliot helping his music friends remember what they want the most out of playing music, they're just so much more interesting and different. Anyway, I could probably complain forever but I should stop, it's not a terrible game but I am disappointed even though the ending in itself was not bad. I think we were just too ambitious and that it led to a lot of things having to be sidelined, sadly.

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Ikemen Prince Part 13 - Gilbert von Obsidian Route

It's interesting how Gilbert perceives that no one is truly evil, they're only doing bad stuff because the world is bad and they need to do what they need to do to survive, so people aren't bad, only the world is. I can see why Gilbert likes people though, he definitely thinks they're amusing. Gilbert is definitely a scary guy to take the heroine back to the bookstore she worked at and basically tell her how he knows everything about her including her life, the books she likes, how she became Belle and everything. I can see why he wants to be friends with her and see her "downfall" considering she's supposed to have the most beautiful and pure heart (criteria to be chosen as Belle), so seeing her get disappointed by greed and stuff as she spends more time with court officials and the princes etc would be something he would love to see since he's interested in people and how they change and react to things. Lmao at Gilbert threatening war every time the heroine says something like why should I do this with you😂 I'm glad the heroine was able to talk to Chevalier and he in his own way conveyed that she shouldn't feel like she needs to bear the burden of the kingdom going to war due to her actions because the kingdom isn't that weak that they can't do things themselves and needs to rely on one woman to save them. It's kinda sad to think that even Gilbert has lived through food shortages and that's why he doesn't waste food and would eat everything. I can't even blame the heroine for being so creeped out by Gilbert because knowing the most private parts of your life is scary. I love how Chevalier gave her his insignia badge to show Gilbert, because Chevalier is probably the only one who could fend against him.

Gilbert being so good with children showing them magic tricks was actually so cute. Especially right after he said he wanted to kill Yves and couldn't stand being in his presence, I feel so bad for Yves, he did nothing wrong. I love how the heroine was able to catch Gilbert off guard and catch him during their hide and seek game, it was cute how even though she's scared of him, she also hates losing🤣 The heroine is so funny. I love how Gilbert was telling her how he enjoys human warmth and she's like what's that got to do with me🤣 When he was like I'm sensitive to the cold, she was just like, wear warmer clothes😂😂 It's quite cute how Gilbert explains things thoroughly to the heroine as Leon and them go about arresting these nobles buying kids for their disgusting desires. Any questions she had in her head, he answered to tell her how they found out about this etc and he's always one step ahead so he protects her as she learns more about how terrible people can be and how the princes work hard to protect their people. I love how Gilbert is the perfect amount of menacing and cute. He exerts authority in his every step and no one can go against him just from how he talks. I really like how right Chevalier was about the heroine not thinking of Gilbert as a human. Gilbert doesn't see people as people and only "people" to rule over and conquer but the heroine's fear of him also made it that she didn't see him as a person either. I think it's quite cute how Chevalier is her advisor and does it very well because he understands Gilbert well and gives the heroine hints and clues to understand for herself what kind of person Gilbert is and guides her into better understanding that he's not as bad as he shows himself to be and is actually very human. I liked how Chevalier already pre-approved her making food for Gilbert because he knew that's what she would choose to do to thank him for helping her catch the baron and prevent her from getting herself into danger. A hundred cookies is crazy though hahaha, but it was sweet to see how surprised and happy he was to receive it.

It was cute how Gilbert forced her to have tea with him in his room, and then when he asked her for a more mature way to get him to sleep by tapping on his cheek to indicate a kiss (since she was just planning to sing him a lullaby lol), I legit LOLed when the option "are you asking me to slap you" popped up hahahaha. But I can see why Gilbert likes to talk and hang with the heroine. She's honest with him, is afraid of him but still talks to him and tries her best to stand her ground, but she's also sensitive, sweet and brave enough to ask him whether he's lonely and that's why he wants her to be here with him. I have to say though, I am surprised Gilbert is here alone with no attendants or anyone, he's probably got spies and assassins etc with him to do his bidding though lol. It's so cute how Gilbert and the heroine are getting along so well and they don't even notice how much their relationship has changed and evolved, but everyone else has lol. The best thing about Gilbert is he teaches the heroine everything and anything she wants to know whilst she's observing the princes do their work. He helps teach her how to do her work, explains things, practises with her, he's like the best prince if we minus the murderous part! Ohh, Yves and Gilbert are cousins because Yves' mother was the emperor's first wife's younger sister! Yves is so sweet to the heroine, I wish Gilbert told him about his mother, but he's so disgusted with him for some reason.

Lmao when Gilbert insisted on carrying the heroine and she was like, I don't want to be a bother, and he's like, if you're a bother, I'd kill you🤣🤣 Like thanks, I guess🤣🤣 Lmao when Clavis looked so serious and got the heroine away from Gilbert only to tell her to help him dig a hole to make a pit trap for Gilbert to fall into🤣🤣 I guess the thing about Gilbert is that he's cruel in an honest way. He knew that making the heroine witness Chevalier's cruelty in how he deals with assassins would shock her the most so he chose the exact moment to make her fear him. He's not lying but he's definitely always looking for ways to make the maximum impact on the heroine's psyche so he can break her spirit and see if she'll change as a person. Lmao when Gilbert happily and willingly jumped into the pit trap they made and then forced them to sit in repentance for their wrongdoings, it's so cute hahahha. I knew Gilbert was really mad because the heroine didn't think and nearly killed herself protecting him, but I loved hearing it from him expressing his complicated feelings in his own way. I think it's sweet how the heroine's conclusion was to do her best to drag Gilbert into her own world and for him to live through the normal life of human kindness. Gilbert wanted to corrupt her by showing her all the negative things like the anti-monarchy faction, but the heroine trying to purify him is so much cuter and sweeter haha. I love how they're truly friends now, and he's threatening to kill her if she loses herself lol, but the mutual kisses on the cheek were so cute.

I can understand why the people would hate the heroine for getting along with Gilbert but I really admire her for continuing to do what she believes in regardless of the hatred she bears of those all around her. I don't necessarily agree with her way of just talking to people hoping for them to understand since Bloodstained Rose Day is horrible because people lost families and those important to them because of the princes and because of Obsidian. It's a hatred that won't be forgotten and difficult to overcome considering it's only been ten years since then. I don't blame her for trying, and I do feel bad for her since she's being treated so terribly yet trying her best to be fine. It was just funny when she thought she had a private moment to cry in her room and Gilbert pops out to watch lol. He's considerate in his own way which makes it so cute. Gilbert is so chaotic to actually participate in the White Rose Festival for the dead, I'm not surprised there would be so much chaos amongst the people. Some would never forget the cruelty and the deaths of those ten years ago, whilst others would feel fear of Obsidian invading again, and others would hope for reconciliation due to the fallen king's actions back in the day that supposedly led to relations breaking down and Obsidian invading. I guess Gilbert is right in saying that, to him, the heroine is Rhodolite. She represents everything about it, and her existence makes him like or hate the place that much more because it created someone like her. It's toxic but he loves her in the only way he knows how to love people now, which is to completely isolate and control them so they can never betray him. It's sad that as a kid, he loved everyone like the heroine did, but living in a place of deception as a prince and a king who ruthlessly kills to take over countries made it impossible for him to continue to be kind if he wants to survive.

It's cute how Mr Akatsuki, the bookstore owner who is like the heroine's father, found out about Gilbert's antics at the White Rose Festival causing issues for the heroine so he came back from abroad to kill Gilbert🤣 It was also sweet to know that the reason why Gilbert knows so much about the heroine was because he and Gilbert talked a lot and he told many things about her to Gilbert and he enjoyed listening to them because it reminded him of how he used to be as a kid probably. Crazy that Gilbert wants the heroine as a hostage in Obsidian in exchange for agreeing to a non-aggression treaty etc. I'm glad Chevalier said the treaty is meaningless because Gilbert never intended on attacking the other countries through direct invasions, he always destroys them from within and gets them to surrender. Honestly, I always suspected it, but it was nice to see it confirmed that Gilbert is actually the king of Obsidian and not a prince anymore. Loved the CG of him sitting on the throne, but yep, so scary for the heroine being in such a cold place and only being able to believe in her desire to make Gilbert see things from her perspective when the whole country is just like him probably. I can see why he's extremely lonely though, he's already at the pinnacle in Obsidian and there's no one left from his family, he doesn't think it's fun to take over territories anymore so of course seeing how fun the heroine was, he had to keep her with him, especially since a part of him probably thinks maybe he should explore whether the old him's ideas are worth exploring now that there's no one in his way.

Gilbert is right though. We all got so used to bowing to nobility, not being rude to them etc enough that even the heroine has forgotten that everyone is equal and people shouldn't be revered by their birthright. But it's sad that when Gilbert says he desires to purge the continent of all authoritarians, he means he'll kill himself at the end to truly get rid of them all. I wonder if he's so okay with everything because he's dying. He's definitely as ruthless as he says he is though, he killed the emperor and all the corrupt nobles because that was the easiest way to purge them all and recreate a place with people he selects according to their smarts and wits. I can see why Gilbert would give her a gun and wish that if he were to die, it would be by her hand. He's really attached. It's definitely ironic but sweet that the heroine is more comfortable in Obsidian than at the Rhodolite palace because of all the bullying. It just goes to show how much effort Gilbert made to ensure she'd be comfortable. It was so funny when the heroine asked if she could hang off Gilbert's arm considering how strong and rigid his muscles seem to be😂 It was actually really adorable when he picked her up and put her on his lap and kept doing his work. Lmao, right when you think Gilbert is sweet, he forces the heroine to go be the representative of Obsidian to sign the treaty as his empress by proxy omg.

I love how choosing the romantic ending starts off with Gilbert choking the heroine because she told him she knew that he didn't have long to live. He wasn't able to kill her because he loves her but it's like lmao, yep, a very romantic start. For Gilbert, loving someone is definitely wanting them to live, and now that the heroine knows he doesn't have much time left if he keeps refusing treatment, she also realises that she loves him because she wants him to live. It's funny how her realisation isn't a sweet revelation but more like omg, how could I fall in love with you, which is very understandable considering the type of person he is haha. I like the heroine doing what she can to achieve peace between Obsidian and Rhodolite because they can't just keep doing nothing and hope time heals things. It's so sad to know about what happened to Gilbert in the past for him to become like this. All his brothers used to be kind and play together with him until the king announced a successor causing everyone to fight. Gilbert was spared because he was frail but he was hurting from watching his brothers become like that and kill each other, so his mother and his kind brother sent him to Rhodolite and sent letters to him all the time until they stopped. The cruelest thing was when he went back to see why and he saw his mother and his kind brother's heads displayed from their execution for trying to persuade the king to end the senseless killing. The heroine was really strong to speak of her ideals against the anti-monarchy faction and Luke who is their leader. But it was so funny when Chevalier came to save them so easily with just a few words and then he threw her on his shoulder like a sack hahaha. He's right that Luke and them lost to the heroine because they couldn't refute her with words and only could by threatening violence. I also like how the heroine acknowledges that it's too late for Gilbert but for Luke and them, it's not. Gilbert killed countless people to rise in the ranks, become trusted and loved by the previous emperor, he lost everything that he loved to become someone who could have the power to change things. He can never be the same person he once was but Luke and them can still turn back.

It was sweet how Roderic (Gilbert's lookalike replacement) and the heroine bonded over their love for Gilbert and their hope that he will still be alive when they return to Obsidian. I love how the heroine's actions have also inspired Yves to change and believe that just looking down and accepting everyone's hatred towards him for being half Obsidianite isn't something he would just accept anymore, and that he wants to be more like the heroine and actively change things and have the courage to do so. I love that they also showed how Jin isn't running away anymore and is facing Luke and everyone who hates him for who and what he is. I'm glad that a part of the reason why Gilbert chose to do the operation and try to live was because he understands how it feels for someone to come back and find someone important to them dead, he didn't want the heroine to experience that so he chose to be human and try to live. I love how casually he announced the previous emperor's death, the heroine as empress etc and it's actually plausible because as the heroine said, the people in Obsidian are so accustomed to being oppressed and listening to everything the imperial family says no matter how unreasonable, and that's exactly what Gilbert wants to change. He wants them to think for themselves instead of relying on him and it'll take a while but it'll happen. I love how he gave the heroine black roses and the black dress she wears suits her so beautifully!! She retains her innocence, purity and kindness but she still looks great in the black to match Gilbert. I love how Gilbert has one red eye and one blue eye, it really represents the conqueror he is with the red that he chooses to show, but under the eyepatch is the blue of kindness and affection that he hides.

Overall, I LOVED Gilbert's route. I feel like he had the right amount of everything. He was scary but he never went overboard, always allowing the heroine room and freedom to do what she wants if she really didn't want to, but he did make it hard which I loved. To be with him requires determination, to understand him requires effort and to love him requires perseverance and I think just as he went to Rhodolite for her, he wanted to measure whether she was really as worth it as Akatsuki described her to be as a person. Yeah, he was horrible, yeah he was cruel to many people and yeah, he never made it easy but I think he really lived up to be who he was shown to be in other routes and I really liked that. There's none of the "actually he's not bad", well I guess there's a bit of that but it also doesn't detract from the bad parts, he's equally horrible and kind which is the best imo hahaha. I genuinely loved how fun their relationship was (at the expense of the heroine lol), and I loved how Chevalier's support helped the heroine think differently about Gilbert and see him as a person instead of fearing him to be just a beast. I loved his backstory and I think it made a lot of sense as to why he became the person he is now and I enjoy that the heroine balances him out well because just as she loves him, she also wants the countries to improve and not always resort to violence, so being beside him helps make her ideals come true as well. She doesn't give up on things to be with him, she has just chosen a different way to protect the people she cares about alongside a guy who is testing her everyday but it's a challenge she accepts because she knows that changing things won't be easy. I love how silly Gilbert can be but also how sweet he is whilst retaining that authority where he'd step on you like a bug, my 10/10 perfect guy😂

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Part 7 - The Resolve to Love (Act III Eventide End)

Lmao at the world ending and we all have fun at Mishelam🤣 Even funnier when everyone's talking about special someones and they look at Rean because he has a hard decision to make and he's like why you guys looking at me, and then Randy's like congrats Lloyd, you're not the most clueless guy for once🤣🤣 OMG, Linde denied it but she and Gaius are spending time together!! I guess my ship is a thing! I think the sweetest thing is that Gaius and Linde have the same goals, they both want to protect their homes. Annabelle was soooo close to confessing to Kenneth, I am sad, but a cross-continent fishing trip together sounds great so I'm sure her feelings will get through to him like Kaguya's did to the other Lakelord haha. And the fact that Kenneth tried to tell her to go home just goes to show how worried he is for Annabelle's safety so I'm sure they'll be fine. Lmao at Mint calling Mary's father and spilling everything about Makarov and Mary dating for over a year🤣🤣 Not sure if it's true but they are basically together since they definitely like each other🤣 I'm very happy to see Becky and Hugo hanging together again, my favourite competitive and bickering couple is back! They're not together yet but it'll come to be🥲 Fiona and Elliot shopping together is so sweet, I love how much they care for each other as siblings, also cute to know that Fiona is meeting with Neithardt later. I love Instructor Mary, I love how she chose to teach arts in a military academy because she wanted to teach how fun arts can be to people who didn't have such grounding as they would in a specialised academy for arts. Nice that it's been confirmed that Mary and Makarov have not progressed into a relationship yet but it's obvious to everyone that they like each other haha. I have to agree with Rean though, Makarov and Mary are interesting but I'd throw all my Mishelam tickets to see Wallace and Aurelia get together🥺🥺 Lmao, Millium doesn't even have a physical body and you can play Vantage Masters with her😂 Lmao, Selene from Arc en Ciel is working as Mishette!😂 Part-time is hard🥲

Even though we don't get to see Mireille in person, I'm glad to see that Randy is still teasing her and they're getting along well just as always. Lmao at Tio and Jingo enjoying the Mishy show together, they're so into it😂 Lmao at Tio saying she's found a true friend for life because Jingo is also a big fan of Mishy😂 I have to say though, something I've been really hating about CS4 (other than all the other things) is that everyone's character has become nothing but their role and position, when it comes to the plot anyway. Especially with Jusis, but he's worse because he's related to Rufus so there should be more thoughts there but no, all we get is that Jusis' character only revolves around Millium now and it annoys me especially since romance with Millium is very inappropriate considering how much she acts like a kid, it's worse than Agate and Tita for me. Gaius has just become the Merkabah and his Dominion persona, but at least it seems like with Linde, we can see he still loves his home just as much but he'll never get that peaceful life he honestly should have had imo. Was it not enough that Wazy was doomed from one jail to the next? When it came to Irina, Alisa didn't even really get to say much to her, she just kinda came back herself and Irina's still terrible with how shallow all her motives have been lol. Laura is just her swordsmanship now. Anyway, I'll keep complaining forever so I'll stop lol. Lmao at Renne hacking Rean's account and adding herself to his friend list on Pom Party🤣 Omggg, Renne was so hard to beat, I've been relying on luck to win lol.

Awww, Tatiana asked Ash out to the Horror Coaster because she thought he'd be more likely to come if she chose that but got really scared, it's so sweet how patient he is with her and staying with her to calm down hahaha. I'm surprised Cecile is as much of a heavyweight as Guy and can beat Ilya at drinking! I am sooo excited for the Ladies' Drinking Contest! I would love to see the winner!! I mean, if Aina was here, no one will be beating her but I wanna know who can beat Schera haha! I'm unsurprised that Duvalie and Roselia lost to Aurelia hahaha. Schera and Sara losing to Sharon was crazy hahaha. I love how even though Schera is relaxing after losing, she's still chugging down the rest of her drink🤣 Lmao, I knew Olivier was going to make that concoction he learnt of and tried to use against Aina alongside Anton back in the day hahahha, it really was magical medicine but I didn't realise it worked for after drinking though🤣 It's actually been really sweet to see Sara be an instructor and then fight alongside Class VII as a bracer and as an equal growing together. How interesting that Rean's new S-Break has him use the seven forms of Eight Leaves One Blade, it's kinda crazy to think Rean has come so far to become a Divine Blade though! He can even take on his own disciples now haha. OMG, I'm so happy to see Makarov and Mary progress so beautifully😭😭 It was so sweet how he said they've got a hard road ahead of them but there's no one he'd rather walk it with than Mary😭😭 Such a beautiful confession😭 I think it's quite cute how Neithardt and Fiona are probably exactly like how Olaf and Elliot's mother were probably like, a gruff military man with a gentle wife hahaha. OMG, Anton and Sharon are such a weird couple and so random. I definitely don't think this relationship works because it's just so awkward and weird, especially when we didn't get to see any of it. All we saw was Anton looking for her but that's normal stuff for him, I honestly don't think that sort of confession was enough to move Sharon's heart because if so, she should be a part of Rean's harem instead.

The extra event with Elise was actually pretty sweet with them both hugging and saying how much they appreciate and will support each other to the end. Alfin and her family have all been saved by Rean and keep being saved by him lol, I guess we just need Cedric now lol. I guess it's understandable why she's so smitten🤣 I think it's sweet to see Celine appreciate and understand why Rose enjoys being human. She used to just listen to them and do whatever, but seeing her grow and care for Rean has been really sweet. Duvalie appreciating Rean for helping her face Arianrhod and getting to show her how capable she was before she was passed was sweet. What I've always loved about Elliot and Rean's friendship is that throughout everything, it's true that Rean has always believed in the power of Elliot's music and always supported him by playing alongside him back in the previous bonding events in previous games. It's really nice to see how much Kurt has grown having Rean by his side, and enough for him to say he'll protect Rean on the honour of the Vander name. I guess for Musse, it must have been a pretty big deal to go from thinking about using him as a pawn to falling in love lol. Lmao at Millium the real ghost going on the Horror Coaster with Altina and Rean to shoot fake ghosts🤣🤣 It's sweet to see Altina be so open about enjoying spending more time with Millium.

Ash so sincerely saying thanks to Rean was the sweetest. I actually think the ferris wheel ride with Ash is pretty nice because he taunts Rean when he calls it the final night, we gotta have the same attitude as Ash! This is not the end! Considering the fortune Sara gets, I assume that means North Ambria will be freed soon?! It's sweet of Elise to care so much about Alfin that hearing about how she'll have tough times ahead regardless of the result of the war tomorrow makes Elise just renew her resolve to stay beside her and support her. I would also like to say that after checking out all the Mishelam events with all the characters, my conclusion is that it's not worth all the time doing it🤣 All the events are pretty basic, sadly. Even the final bonding events are pretty basic honestly, because everyone just says in different ways how they'll be beside Rean to fight alongside or protect him or whatever tomorrow lol. I definitely recommend just using the nine tickets for your favourites or for the best accessories and call it a day. I'm still salty that the guys don't get a proper final bonding event like the girls do because the ones they got were so basic, everyone's just thanking and appreciating Rean and saying they'll fight their best alongside him. So uninspired and low effort especially since they've had Gaius say the same thing for all the games about protecting both homes. I'm happy for Emma that she can truly and sincerely say that she doesn't need to be Vita or Roselia and can be a proper witch in her own right and feel comfortable saying it because Rean and everyone has supported her all this time. Lmao when you do fireworks with Jusis and Millium is a third wheel. I hope Crow and Rean will get to stay together forever, their fate may be uncertain but their friendship isn't😭 I loved Towa's event before the date, I think it was really sweet how she thanked him for everything in regards to the Student Council up until now, but Rean is like every memory is special to him, and this isn't the end, we're going to make even more memories together. Probably one of the few times Rean is actually sweet and not sappy hahaha.

Awwww!! It was so sad when we saw how hurt Schera actually was when thinking about how she wasn't there to stop the Courageous from exploding and how she wasn't there to protect Olivier leading to the loss of his eye. But I agree with Olivier, he got Schera to nurse and care for him, so any pain would go away haha! And now that he's proposed to her and she's basically agreed, there will be nothing but good things for them in the future🥰 Lmao, oh dang, Rean actually calls the people you make a date with but don't end up meeting, now I feel bad🤣😅 Honestly, I actually didn't mind and kinda liked the Alfin x Rean pairing in CS2, but after everything, she hasn't really grown as a character and hasn't done much so I really don't feel the connection between them anymore sadly, especially since all he's done is save her again and again. LOL, Alfin's event was so bland!! All Rean said was Elise will understand when Alfin kept apologising to Elise and then they're like we'll fight for the Empire's future together blah blah and we're done lol. The progress is calling the princess by name lmao. Oh wow, Elise's event is actually not as scandalous as I thought it would be and very reasonable. Rean cares for her as a sister and was lost when it came to her confession but he could at least tell her he was happy and that's sweet. He's also not sure if he's the best person for her since he thinks she can do much better than a person that hates himself lol, which is understandable. Lmao when you pick 'no one' and apparently all the guys have a girl or girls they're meeting but Machias isn't meeting anyone🤣🤣 I died when Crow came along just to rub salt in Machias' wound for being a loner🤣 I kinda wish Crow got to see the fireworks with Vita, that would have been cute. It was nice seeing everyone else like Estelle and Lloyd and them enjoying the fireworks though, that was cute and preferable imo.

It was very sweet of Juna to apologise to Rean first before he started saying anything. She felt bad for unloading her feelings on to him and making it weigh him down because he takes everything so seriously so he would have put all his heart into thinking of how to respond, and it's true, he's thoughtful like that, and she's just as thoughtful for understanding that about Rean. Lmao at Rean starting off his speech saying he likes Juna's dedication and perseverance and then he's like but you're my student and if I cross the line, I won't be the man you fell for, and then Juna's like huh?!🤣🤣 It's very understandable to not be able to give her a proper response until she graduates though hahhaha. Not that it'll stop Juna since she'll just tell him to wait for her to graduate and that her feelings won't change🤣 Lmao at Altina being surprised at Rean for picking her, what do you want Altina🤣 How cute that Altina actually talked to Leonora and realised that her feelings for Rean are love. Altina needs to recognise that even if she may not be human, her feelings are real and she should respect that Rean chose to respond to her on this last night before the big battle. Rather than the romance part though, I really appreciated how Rean told her that he's captivated by her growth as a person, that she's not a fake, and that she'll keep growing and he chose her because it's her. It's sweet how he told her that if she still feels the same after graduation, he'll give her an answer at that time🥺 Very cute.

It's actually kinda cute how Musse didn't even think that Rean could possibly choose her when there's so many other girls🤣 WOW, I can't believe for Musse's event, Rean actually straightforwardly tells her that he thinks of her as something more than a student and that he couldn't help but fall for all her teasing as well as the determination she has to bear everything along with all her worries and struggles. He even pulled her in for a hug!! Juna just got to hold his hand and Altina hugged him😱 It's actually hilarious how Rean's like I can't cross that line yet because we're teacher and student, and Musse is like, what do you mean yet🤣🤣 He definitely turned the tables on her and I love this event even though I don't think they match as a couple🤣🤣 Musse's event was actually so good lmao, a teasing Rean is fun🤣 Rean is contaminating everyone with a lack of self-worth, even Laura thinks she's not good enough for Rean🤣 Although, I can understand her perspective since she's always thought she's not girly enough haha. I love how when Rean confesses and Laura's like, am I dreaming, Rean kisses her to tell her it's not a dream, he's such a playboy🤣 Laura was cute, but yeah, pretty basic event sadly hahaha. Even though it was fun to see Rean tease Laura and get payback by kissing her first since she kissed him first in that event on Bryonia Island haha. Lmao when you meet Claire and Rean's like what's with the outfit🤣 I thought the exact same thing but still rude lmao🤣 I'm glad Claire got to see Millium and vice versa, I think they both needed it. For Claire to forgive herself, and for Millium to understand her importance to everyone around her.

I guess it's kinda sweet how for Emma, they just kinda naturally confess and naturally kiss afterwards haha. OMG, I thought Laura's event was basic but dang, Emma's was even worse, that was so short and pointless😱 I can't believe after four games, they think the best bonding event is a confession and kiss with nothing of substance, I'm not even a big Emma fan but I'm disappointed. When Rean said he loves Fie and that he loves the woman she has become, it felt very acknowledging because she used to be just a kid who didn't understand anything and had to learn everything and catch up to everyone because they saw her as someone to protect, but now here is Rean acknowledging her as an individual and an adult, giving her the recognition she deserves as a person and as a partner. Fie reciprocating and saying she wants to become a family with Rean was the sweetest because that's the ultimate confession for her, something she has always wanted. Lmao when Fie says she turned eighteen today and Rean's like, I should have thrown a party for you🤣🤣 It's funny how she asks for a kiss like that because it sounds so scandalous🤣🤣

I think I actually quite like how Alisa interrupted Rean's confession and told him she wanted to be brave and tell him first because she was wishy-washy before and was a coward for telling him but telling him not to give an answer. Also sweet how she apologised for it and how she's honestly telling him that she wants him now. Dang, Alisa is so bold to say she wants to stay with Rean throughout the night, scandalous🫢 Rean's confession to Sara is the cutest. He stumbles a little bit and says he may be inexperienced and not her type but he loves her, and that's just so cuteee! LOL at Rean saying he's graduated now so there's nothing stopping them now🤣🤣 It warms my heart to see how much Sara loves Rean, I think their kiss really made my heart swoon the most.

OMG FINALLY! I've been so tired of Rean repeating to every girl like a script that he's the sacrifice and he doesn't know what will happen tomorrow so he's not sure if he should even confess and be with them blah blah. But for Towa, he straight up tells her that like he promised, he's not going to give up and that he's going to fight for a future with everyone, and for them. It was so cute how he teased her in the beginning too hahaha. LOL, I died when Rean said the best things come in the smallest packages and started praising her for her courage, determination and having a bigger heart than anyone like he didn't insult her first🤣🤣 It was really sweet of Rean to say he loves her for all her shortcomings like working too hard, and that he wants nothing more than to stay by her side😭😭😭 Lmao at Towa mentioning the jabs he made at her for being short whilst praising her🤣🤣 He doesn't even stop as well, he just keeps going, and he has such a smug face🤣🤣 And then says it's because he wants to be honest with her🤣 Then he tells her he loves every part of her to make it seem not bad lmao. Their relationship is so cute and actually something so normal, I love it hahaha.There's a bench in the background and for a second, I thought Rean was going to tease her again by putting her on top of it so he can kiss her hahahaha, especially since she was asking for a kiss and said she obviously can't reach🤣 Rean really had to bend down hard for it, but it's all worth it for Towa!🥰🥰🥰

All in all, Towa is definitely hands down my favourite girl and favourite event, they were just too cute, I love how playful Rean can get, but also how positive he can be when he's with her. I think she really brings out the best in him. My next favourite would probably be Musse's because it was also pretty cute and funny, assertive Rean is always great. Then probably Sara, Fie, Alisa, Elise, Laura, Emma and then Alfin, mostly because of substance rather than the girl lol. Emma's was definitely the most disappointing because I expected so much better😭😭 I'm soo glad I left Towa for last, it was so worth it, especially since I found her other events so disappointing in CS4 lol.

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Ikemen Sengoku Part 21 - Toyotomi Hideyoshi Sequel

Hideyoshi is usually the sweet guy, so when we get to see him super sweet and cool protecting the heroine from random ruffians, it makes me swoon hahaha. What I really love about Hideyoshi is that no matter how busy he is, he always makes sure to care about the heroine even if it's through asking others to talk to her if they have the time. He's considerate and kind as always. I wonder why touching the heroine is hurting everyone though, that sounds interesting. It's sad that the pain the heroine causes to the people she touches is proportionate to how much she cares for them or knows them. Watching Hideyoshi in a lot of pain whilst the heroine had to be reminded to not touch him was sad. It was sweet how Hideyoshi reassured her and cheered her up with his silliness but also his care for her. Having the heroine go with Hideyoshi on a healing pilgrimage at a temple sounds nice since it'll be like a vacation but it's funny how the heroine completely ignored Sasuke's letter and didn't bother trying to meet up with him to see what's going on lol. I felt bad for Hideyoshi but it was really sweet when she nearly fell off her horse because of these random soldiers trying to kill her for being the plague princess, and he refused to let go of her even when touching her was causing his skin to burn and sizzle, that's true determination to go against your reflex and to keep holding on to protect the one you love.

It's sad to see that Hideyoshi is less "nice" to others because they keep encountering people trying to kill the heroine after realising she's the plague princess. He doesn't trust people as much and isn't as kind, which is sad. I have to say though, this plague plotline is going crazy and I think it's so silly especially when Kicho started telling the heroine about the experiment he did with his closest aide which led to them dying in excruciating pain with melting skin, going blind from his gaze and getting killed by Kicho's voice😅🥲 I think what rubs me wrong about this route is how flimsy this whole disease thing is like what does it have to do with coming from the future? What happened to disappearing? You can't have them disappear in other routes and then be some kinda destructive menace in others, like what are the rules, where's the consistency? I also feel like after Kicho's explanation which was supposed to scare the heroine, it's even more like wth because what is the measure, is it how much the heroine cares for the person or how much the person cares for the heroine because for Kicho, even if he saw his aide as useful, I doubt he saw him as important enough that his voice would kill him because if he did, he wouldn't use him for that experiment. Anyway, it also annoys me that they're making Hideyoshi prioritise the heroine above everything. Hideyoshi is kind but he's also responsible. He would never abandon the world just for the heroine, it's not romantic when you're ignoring the rest of the world. Hideyoshi would prioritise both and would not give up on either. My biggest issue though is that I didn't even choose the dramatic route but this whole sequel is so dramatic that I can't even. It's even more ridiculous with the kissing and stuff when we already established that touching each other is going to kill Hideyoshi LOL, why is this route so dumb😭

I am so glad Nobunaga told the heroine how silly they were to not request for help this whole time because they never had to struggle like this if they actually used their connections properly, kept the heroine safe somewhere and went about actually solving the problem instead of cutting down crazies. Also, after doing Kicho's route, he knows how stuff like superstition and rumours really destroy people's lives and I feel like he wouldn't do that to someone innocent like the heroine. It's nice to finally see everyone together partying and spoiling the heroine again, I kinda wish the route was more this rather than anything else lol. One thing I'm glad about is the traveller's book being blank and the heroine and Sasuke understanding that maybe it being blank isn't necessarily a bad thing and is just that the future is unknown, which honestly should be expected. The heroine saved Nobunaga from Honno-ji where he was supposed to die, which makes it a big enough change because everyone is still under him and working for him etc, they should be heading to a different future.

Overall, I'm SO GLAD this route is over because I think it was the worst. 1/3 of the way through when they started the plague thing, I was already skeptical but I was like whatever, we'll see, but it just got more and more ridiculous. This is a sequel, not some dramatic drama, all I wanted was the heroine and Hideyoshi spending their time together like they usually do and learning to bond as a couple, not some end of the world thing, but what's worse is that I feel like none of it made sense. They said she could touch Hideyoshi if there was something between them but she never bothered in the beginning and just kept burning him especially when he protected her, then later on they just touched each other because of the power of love stuff after they reaffirmed that they want to be together no matter what even if it causes things to go bad blah blah and I was just so over the whole thing because it was terrible. Then, at the end, they had the audacity to be like, oh why didn't we ask for help from everyone? Like omg, I also wonder why! Then everything gets solved in like two story parts super easily and I'm just tired of it all. The heroine and Hideyoshi's kinda cute relationship couldn't save this route because it was boring, silly and I have no idea why they thought this would be a great sequel because I hated everything about it, and it's disappointing because Hideyoshi is a great guy!

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Part 6 - Arianrhod's Love (Act III Part 2 End)

I never really thought about it, but I guess it would be understandable for Zin to be stronger than Agate and Schera, but I guess I didn't expect him to be stronger than Sara as well! But I guess he can fight Walter nearly equally and he has definitely improved since then so I guess so! Alike Angelica, I am also curious about Zin and Kilika's current relationship haha. I'm still kinda sad that Kilika doesn't have the same vibes as she did in Sky after changing jobs though. I supported her change in career but I feel like yeah she became cooler but what I liked about her was that she was cool, resolute but also soft, I feel like the soft and personable part of her hasn't been shown much these days so it's quite sad. Not as disappointed as I am in Hugo though, but Hugo is just another NPC to me so I can live with it lol. I supported him and Becky so much in CS1-2 so I'm sad. It's kinda crazy to think about how Gilbert just keeps rising in the ranks and is actually under Professor Novartis now lol. It was nice to see Toval, Estelle, Joshua and Renne come to save Alster again, it's the town they saved before after all. Also nice to finally see Hugo come back after everything. I think it's understandable that he made the choices he did to protect his company because it's true that all the stores that allied with him and the government survived much easier. I agree with Estelle that it's about time Hugo did what he wanted to do rather than what is best to do, and c'mon, Hugo got Becky to keep him on the straight road now as long as he listens and she's a great girl hahaha. I love seeing the family who were trying to go back to North Ambria from Heimdallr living life peacefully at the lodge Edel runs. They ran out of money here and it was really kind of Edel to take them in and they help her out with work.

Aww, it's so sweet of Elise to patch up Rean's white instructor clothes and then have Rose and them in Eryn Village infuse it with magic. Anyway, I still find Elise loving Rean the weirdest thing ever, and I should thank her for reminding me that she thought he was her biological brother most of her life, found out, got confused and kinda ignored him, went to St Astraia and then got close to him again after getting her feelings together, and now she's in love with her brother as if they were never raised and grew up together lol, like how did you come to this conclusion?! I mean, I admire that she just wanted to tell Rean without expecting anything because she didn't want any regrets but this is too scandalous lol. Lmao at how Rean wears his black outfit playing tennis with Juna, that is so uncomfortable😂 I feel like Juna's the first girl to actually tell Rean to think about her love confession even if he can't answer right now lol. It was such a bland confession though, like they literally just played tennis and then she told him she likes him and that she didn't even realise it but she probably liked him since they first met which I'm like sooo over. You don't need to like people from the first meeting allll the time to make it seem like fate or whatever, people can come to like each other after getting to know each other better like seriously. I'm also just still annoyed because I liked their instructor and student relationship that didn't need romance, now her connection events will lean towards romance and that's just disappointing because I enjoyed the ones where they talked about things like Crossbell and just getting to know each other in general. Lmao at Rean probably realising that what Altina feels towards him is love but he tries to avoid it🤣 Guy has enough confessions to respond to🤣

I've always liked Duvalie so I think it was sweet of Rean to go pick up her armour with her, and then when the artisan sensed her doubt even though she said she was ready and she got lost in her thoughts again, Rean got her ice cream to cheer her up and tell her how amazing she is with how earnest she has always been, and that she just needs to face Arianrhod as who she is and she'll be fine. Honestly, Duvalie and Rean are a much cuter couple than Juna, Altina and them lol. I knew Miguel was the merchant who challenged to save Ash in Hamel as a child with how they kept showing him in the story lol. I agree with Ash that Miguel doesn't need to feel guilty about ditching Ash to his hostess mum back then for money because that was definitely the best choice even if it felt like he was a coward and irresponsible. He knew she wouldn't abandon Ash and he was right, the only thing he didn't realise was how much she and Ash both appreciated their presence in their lives. Ash owes his life to her and everything that makes him him, whereas Ash brought light into her life that she never would have received without him. I agree with Ash very much that his hometown is Raquel and not Hamel. I'm glad Ash still punched Miguel though because he definitely deserved it for selling out Ash before and for doing other dodgy crap and getting Brad and them into it too and ruining vibes in Raquel. Rean and Emma seeing each other basically naked in their astral forms and then her hugging him to sleep was very soothing but also very underwhelming for a second special moment lol. Alisa's second special moment was definitely the one for the main/true heroine hahaha, Rean already basically accepted her feelings and wants to move forward together with her and be there beside her whenever they can. She's got all the special treatment haha.

LOL I died at Fie lighting a cigar for Rean during her second special moment. Like I know it's a serious scene but it feels so scandalous to have a minor light up a cigar for you hahaha. He did it to pay his respects to Rutger since it was his favourite so it was pretty cute how he's not a smoker but he did it anyway. I loved how Xeno, Leo, Sara, Randy, Shirley and Gareth joined in to pay their respects by enjoying the rest of the cigars and having a drink of his favourite alcohol. Gotta love how it's okay for Shirley to have been killing people her whole life but having a cigar underage is an absolute no no🤣🤣 Fie and Rean hugging is so cute though. I think it's kinda funny how Fie calls him a doofus for still not understanding a woman's heart, she's really grown😂 I really liked Crow's bonding event because I really wondered how everyone that was a part of the terrorist group was doing, especially Scarlet since we never saw her again. I think it was sweet of him to apologise to those he couldn't get revenge for and to give remaining belongings to family members. I think it's nice that Scarlet got the chance to go with the Gralsritter and redeem herself through work with the help of Jusis' influence. Lmao at Scarlet being with Wazy and Abbas though😂😂 Wazy really taking in all the ex-criminals, like Wald wasn't enough😂😂

Selteo and Nonno at Vingt-Sept Cafe working together with him cooking his weird delicious dishes and her rearranging them to look appetising is sweet. They've struck balance without him always looking at her as a rival lol. The end to Oscar and Bennet's bake-off felt so bittersweet😭 I love how Bennet focused on making something simple but sweet so that it gives Oscar something to remember them by and to come back alive for😭 It was just a mini event, but seeing Renne talk to Sophia and Colin and even introduce herself as Renne Bright was just so bittersweet. I guess regardless of the years, Sophia can feel some sort of connection to Renne and can't help but want to see her again. OMG Rutger and Jingo's mother, Ashleigh used to be together!! It must feel bittersweet to know that he's gone now but that he's probably at peace🥲 Lmao at everyone just wearing their own clothes for the performance but I guess they didn't have the time so it's understandable lol. It was so amusing how Vita and Bleublanc appeared to join the performance lmao. I spent so much time fighting McBurn and Victor trying to make sure that Rean would kill or break Victor with the Emblem quartz so I can get two of the Aeolus gem but I don't really need it lolll. It's kinda weird to think of Mariabell as supposedly more formidable than Weissman because she was just a girl delving into the alchemy of her ancestors and kinda rolled with it and somehow became super powerful😅 But I guess, the biggest issue with Mariabell is what is her purpose considering her goal "ended" in Crossbell. Anyway, I thought I couldn't hate shrines more but apparently I can because whoever thought they needed barriers for us to unlock before accessing them should really reflect on their actions because I can't believe it's taking hours to get to this shrine. So annoying.

Lmao when you speak to Cirone at St Ursula and she's standing in as head nurse while the emperor's surgery is going on, and she got advice from Meifa's notes to handle things like this by thinking "what would Cecile do" so she tries to be Cecile but all she can think about as Cecile is obsessing over who her little brother is going to marry🤣🤣 That is definitely Cecile's hobby🤣 I'm glad Patiry finally found Kargo at St Ursula, I knew it was him when we talked to him hiding under the blankets last time but it really took a while! OMG what, Ennea's parents offered her to the cult as a test subject?!? That is disgusting. It's sweet to know that Duvalie and Arianrhod saved her, so just as she's loyal to Arianrhod, she is also very grateful to Duvalie. How interesting that Ines challenged Arianrhod once upon a time when she was a bracer. It's sad that Ines was disillusioned by the rules that restricted her from helping innocent people until she met Arianrhod and saw her mercilessly cut down those preying on innocent people without being restricted and only to protect people. I guess I can understand that Arianrhod was too late to save Giliath which led to her having to instead rely on the Rivalries to absorb all the powers of the other Divine Knights so she can defeat Ishmelga and free Giliath because she wants to protect Dreichels. And I guess that's all she could do because she may be noble and strong but she didn't know any better and that was all the more reason she should have reached out to Roselia. I agree with Duvalie that it was wrong of her to bear that burden alone because this involves the world, not just her and her love for Dreichels. And I guess that's what I didn't like about how Arianrhod handled things. She spent 250 years doing things like looking for Dreichels' reincarnation, watching over him blah blah but when things got out of hand, she tried to fix it herself in a way that should have been a last resort. I guess for Lianne, she was able to keep her noble heart full of justice by living a solitary life, but Roselia was able to grow alongside the people in her village and learn to rely on others as well as gain knowledge through others' perspectives.

I agree that it's time for Arianrhod's journey to end. She only stayed alive because of her love and loyalty to Dreichels hoping that she could protect his soul, but knowing that Duvalie and Rean and them will do it for her should be enough considering how they've already shown her their strength and resolve. I was wondering why Rufus wasn't appearing for so long, of course he waited for everyone to weaken Lianne and then took her Knight's powers. Honestly, I was okay with Lianne resting in peace, but I'm sad that she had to go this way when she finally got convinced by everyone and Duvalie to continue staying by their side and protecting Erebonia together, but it is what it is. I just feel sorry for Duvalie and them😭 I really hope Arianrhod gets to see Dreichels in the afterlife or something, she always wanted to bear his children and stay beside him but never got to and she obviously regrets it. I'm glad the remnants of Arianrhod's power that weren't absorbed by Rufus' Knight could be given to Valimar now and it allows him to talk again, as well as for Millium to project herself and talk too. It's kinda interesting how Campanella grieved over Arianrhod's death as well. But it's sad to think about how Renne used to enjoy watching Arianrhod and Loewe spar, and Joshua was always touched by her kindness even when he closed his heart off back then. On another note, even though Rufus is horrible, I did enjoy how he came to destroy the usual flow of things haha, everything was going too well lol.

#the legend of heroes #trails series #trails of cold steel #trails of cold steel iv

Ikemen Villains Part 5 - Alfons Sylvatica Route

Alfons is really trying to show the heroine his debauchery straight from the beginning, but considerate enough to put her to sleep after she sees a heap of bodies of children that an orphanage director mass murdered. That's definitely something terrible to witness. OMG, Alfons has the most crazy and worst start, he can manipulate her feelings or memories or whatever to make her think he's her boyfriend and kiss her and also make her want to kiss him because they're partners, that's crazy. I'm thinking this is his way of trying to get her to forget about the horrible things she witnessed the day before with the dead children but that doesn't mean he needs to give her another horrible memory to take over that one, he's taking advantage of her when he should be giving consideration towards her feelings of everything. The power to temporarily change people's perceptions is definitely scarier than just showing illusions imo. Brainwashing and mind control is scary because illusions might at least give you a chance to realise it's an illusion. Anyway, Alfons is currently an ass. He plays with the heroine's feelings, invades her personal space, repeatedly touches her without consent and then disappears from her life after harassing her because he wants to make her curious about him and think about him since he's already done the appearing around her all the time trick to get her attention, and it's not working so he's trying to "pull" her attention by not being there.

Honestly, Alfons' dubious actions are really making me contemplate how he could think this is the best way to make the heroine "feel better". She's already witnessing defenceless people getting slaughtered in front of her as Alfons and Ellis go deal with the culprits and that's not something she can simply forget forever. No matter how much he hides it from her, she'll eventually remember, running away won't do anything. Him projecting an illusion that everything was a play was honestly more cruel than her watching the reality itself because she did things like clap and look at it all so senselessly like it was entertaining making her so ashamed and disgusted with herself. I think that's harder to live with than really witnessing what happened in reality and it's disgusting that Alfons is traumatising her in another way, then selfishly again trying to appease her with sex when she isn't able to consent. Even if it's revealed that they never actually had sex, the fact that they've done many things in bed that lead up to it doesn't make it any better, and she believes they did and is getting manipulated into thinking maybe it's her own will! Anyway, I guess it's nice that Alfons is living up to this game's name, he's a villain for sure. Otherwise, I like how resilient the heroine is by thinking of ways to get him back finding his weakness etc. I guess the heroine is right that even though Alfons' methods are wrong, it's true that he's doing these things because in his own way, he thinks that he's helping the heroine get away from the horrible reality. I love how Liam and Roger are so willingly joining the heroine helping her out following Alfons to find his weakness🤣

I think what irks me the most about this route is that the heroine already kinda likes Alfons so she's more on the "losing" side because she gets hurt, sad and is more vulnerable because she likes him, but the biggest issue is I don't feel the same about him so it's just an awkward disconnection where I can't feel for her feelings haha. I'll agree with the heroine that despite his debauchery, I do feel like Alfons thinks of it as the natural motions of things rather than particularly enjoying whatever he does. I guess I can see why Alfons would have thought making the heroine see illusions would make her feel better considering how people beg him for it so they can escape reality. Personally, I love how sexually driven and open their relationship is because I like them enjoying it as they should, but the beginning of this relationship still irks me😅 The pie throwing contest was cute and honestly the best way leading up to them showering together but it's such a waste of food that I just couldn't enjoy it😅😅 I guess it's cute how they've both warmed up to each other without even realising and Alfons unconsciously cared about her enough to risk his life getting shot for her, but at the same time, it doesn't feel like he really cares for his life so how really sweet was it🥲

Anyway, it seems like rather than actually not caring about anything, Alfons seems to be a person who tries his best to not care about anything by not letting anything be important to him, such as the heroine or having personal effects in his room. I personally believe that people who truly don't care about anything are those who are able to have things but don't care if they're discarded, Alfons seems to care, wants to care but feels like he can't show he cares. It's sad to watch the heroine so desperately want Alfons but he's pushing her away, makes me kinda wish she stood her ground a bit more because even though Alfons thinks she's interesting and sweet, I think she's kinda silly with how enamoured she is😅 Anyway, Alfons was unnecessarily cruel to ask a random to pretend to be the one who slept with the heroine after he blindfolded her. He would never do that and the heroine also knows he would never do such a thing, but it shows how much he's pushing her away and it's just cruel considering he was the one who started all this and kept playing around with her, and now that it's serious, he's trying to ditch like nothing happened.

So, the tragic end waiting for Alfons is to die without being remembered by anyone as if he never existed. It's kinda sad that Alfons hates Roger because he was the one who told him about his powers and his tragic fate when Roger got excited to find a kid that was a Cursed like him. I guess the interesting thing is that Alfons' powers work on himself or he's just deluded to think that those fantasies are real because he hates reality, and his powers support that. It was interesting to get a trigger warning for an animal death, I don't think I've ever seen that in a game before. Anyway, poor cat to get tortured to death by the orphanage director when Alfons didn't respond to his beatings, I can see why his powers would have led him to make it seem like to him that the director died instead of the cat since he cherished the cat so much. I guess Alfons hates Roger because he brought him back to reality and made him realise that his cat being alive was a fantasy and he had to acknowledge that his "cat" all this time was actually the director who was affected by his illusions. If his fate is to be forgotten and for those he spent time with to only have a gaping hole in their memories after his disappearance, I guess I can understand why he wouldn't want to be important to anyone since it's "pointless" in the end.

I know the heroine and them remembering Alfons after he made them forget them was supposed to show how important he was to them but it felt so silly that they remembered him so quickly and for no reason at all, it was just like, what was I doing yesterday, oh yeah this guy said something, oh yeah it was Alfons lol🤣 I feel like a lot of this route has been dramatic in a not so good way lol. It's also quite underwhelming, and Alfons losing the bet after surviving so now he and the heroine are together just feels so anticlimactic lol. I think it's sweet that despite Alfons' fears, he did leave a letter to Elbert because he cherishes their friendship and thinks he's important. I'm happy to see the heroine enthusiastic towards escaping fate and working out a way to never forget Alfons even after he's gone. Even though I didn't really like the route, I did think it was quite cute how the Blind Love ending kinda ends how it started with the heroine tailing Alfons but for a completely different reason, and for a much happier reason haha.

Overall, I'm not a fan of Alfons' route even though I was interested in him sadly haha! I think the best thing about the route is that it is much more sexually open and embraces sex as something fun, happy and normal, eventually anyway since the heroine and Alfons like to have fun together, it's just the beginning that is dubious lol. For me, I think that was the only nice part of the route because I never really felt much for Alfons and his story. I didn't like the way he did things (even though I like villains!) because I guess he felt more childish than expected? I don't know how to explain it but I just felt that the way he handled things was silly and I guess we can say it's because he never really moved on from the trauma he had as a child and he's distanced himself from people after that so he's lacking in communication and everything when it comes to interacting with others, which I get but it still wasn't very fun lol. I also never felt the same love the heroine slowly developed for Alfons so it made it difficult for me to relate to that desire to help and chase after him when he was being terrible lol. Anyway, definitely not my cup of tea sadly.

#ikemen villains

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Part 5 - Bonds of Love (Act III Part 1 end)

I'm glad Gwyn was on our side to build the Courageous II haha. I guess we're back to the CS2 life. Acerbic tomato mineral water has got to be the most disgusting creation we've encountered lmao. Schera, Olivier and Alfin are so cute, they're basically family already lol. I'm happy to see Mueller and Kurt finally get a chance to reunite and chat! Lmao at Mueller wondering how Julia is doing since he didn't see her with Kloe and Kurt was ready to tease him about it😂 It was nice to see Stark finally get to talk to Crow too, lmao at Stark and Rean teasing Crow about C's mask😂 It's crazy to think that Payton has been here since the very beginning working on the Arseille and now the Courageous II. He's always been a great helper and mechanic haha. Just as I feel bad for Alisa, I also feel bad for Gwyn since he watched over Irina grow up, get married, take over the company and everything, it probably hurts him more than Alisa to see his family like this. So Roselia was a Holy Beast all along, to be fair, she was fused with the Kin of Fire's elder 1200 years ago to prevent a great calamity so she is both the elder and beast. Anyway, I forgot to say I spent way too much time redoing the battles with Vita and Aurelia because I wanted an extra quartz from them so I needed to either break them or deal the killing blow with Rean using the Emblem quartz lol. The annoying thing is that I thought you just needed to do one of them BUT I googled and realised that if you break them with someone else and that triggers the quartz drop from them, even if you land the killing blow with the one who has the Emblem quartz, you still won't get the double. Needless to say, I had to actively try and not break them and just kill them lol. They were easy but I really needed the Carnelia gem, like dude, strength+200 is too good to pass up haha!

It makes me sad to think about how the Black Alberich supplied weapons to both Rutger and Baldur (War God) so that they would fight to the death and he could revive one of them for his purpose. So Dreichels and Lianne really did love each other and even promised to grow old together, too bad it wasn't meant to be, but at least they got to reaffirm their feelings. It's sad to know that like Joshua, George was hypnotised with fake memories living a carefree life really thinking he was George but unknowingly sending info back to the Gnomes and then eventually realising everything was a dream, a sort of lie. I'm sure he revived Crow because he treasured him and I think it's kinda cute to know that the chief reprimanded him for it so it was obviously something he shouldn't have done but he still did it and tried to justify his reasons for it even though it didn't have to be Crow.

I see...Giliath is actually the reincarnation of Dreichels. No wonder why Arianrhod is beside him. If that is so, then does that mean Giliath and Franz are both being controlled by that darkness that haunted Dreichels? Is it the thing that corrupted the Divine Knight and everything? But I guess everything goes back to the Great One so everyone is basically a victim of it. Franz was living a normal life not knowing anything until it "woke" him up as the servant of the Great One and Sharon just had to arrive at that time. I think the saddest thing about it all was that Dreichels until his dying breath fended against the haunting voice of the Ebon Knight, Ishmelga trying to tempt him and relinquish his soul to him, he succeeded, but then when he reincarnated as Giliath without any of his memories, living a normal life and hearing a bit of the voice but not enough to alter his life, getting married, finding happiness by seeing the birth of Rean, and then he loses everything when they die, so he finally succumbs to it giving up his life, his soul, everything he has just so Rean can live because his wife, Kasia desired it just as much as he did. I guess the moment Dreichels' soul came to being again, they were doomed because Ishmelga took every opportunity to try and make him succumb to despair. Since Lianne knew of it all and watched over Giliath, I'm sure she has a plan to save the soul of the one she loves. She's had 180+ years after all lol. I guess it's disappointing but a relief for Alisa to know that her father is still her father, he's just been possessed by the Chief of the Gnomes as a descendant of the Gnomes. The Gnomes being Ishmelga's brainwashed minions makes sense I guess with how they suddenly cut off everything with the witches 800 years ago, it's just sad that they fell for so long and Kin of Fire never knew. I guess it's good that the game is at least acknowledging that mankind's weakness contributed to all this, but still, I hate how everything is just pinned on the Great One being the cause of everything and everyone is a victim. OMG we're back to shrines again, I hate this so much. Sighhhh.

How amusing that Sandy is Olivier's second cousin haha. I think it was very sweet of Sandy to recreate the risotto Olivier's mother made so that he can eat it again. I'm happy for Maya that her father, Joseph just wanted to see her resolve in siding with the Courageous II so that he knew she was aware of what she was getting into. I have to agree with Count Altheim (Mary's father) because I'm still annoyed that they're forcing her to teach a full on military curriculum! I was so sad when we fought her in that Soldat because she's such a gentle and artistic soul and should not be doing this, but she's doing it to protect her students and it makes me sad. I'm so happy for Annabelle that she finally reunited with Kenneth! I'm sad for her that he's clueless though hahaha, she's been looking for him everywhere all this time and he doesn't even realise how worried she was. Lmao at Rean the harem king soaking in the hot springs with all the old Class VII girls and even Celine in human form😂 He was such a sad boy about feeling like everything is his fault that they all volunteered to do something like massage him and wash his hair lmao. Key to being a harem king is to be a sad boy. Beryl (occult girl) wandering into Eryn Village somehow is definitely something she'd do lol. Marjorie is the NPC harem queen lmao, wherever she went, she had a man interested in her and she enjoyed her time with them and I can see why they would like her, she's a cool lady. I liked how she was in Crossbell when she encouraged the waitress girl saying her food was good haha.

I'm glad Franky (worker at Thors branch campus) finally got to thank Schera again and even told her that it's because of her that he wants to become a guild receptionist one day. I'm sure Schera inspiring people around her must make her so happy considering her past. I love Vivi, she's so funny, I definitely support a Vivi ending where we ditch Alisa and Fie😂 It's so amusing how Nash and Clark are friends😂 I forgot which inn Nash was from, but I find it so amusing that his ex-colleague, Corolla just sent a letter to him worrying for him and hoping he'll be okay and he took it as a confession of love lmao. But at least it gives him motivation to come back. Clark from Raquel wanting to work hard to go back to his sister, Cathy and his work partner, Yang is sweet. They finally overcame everything and were starting to work hard together too. It's sweet how Celine loves Rean so much that she wants to be helpful and take care of him by becoming stronger. He also doesn't want to disappoint her and will keep going no matter how hard things get, and she'll be there for him which is cute. I always found Wallace and Gaius' relationship adorable, so it was nice to see them train together and have the chance to spar. I think it was nice of them to address the fact that Gaius has been so focused on his Gralsritter persona that he's neglected that his whole reason for fighting and protecting Erebonia was because he wants to protect Nord and because Erebonia is his second home. Honestly, I still find it sad and disappointing that Gaius has become a Gralsritter because I think a normal life protecting Nord was the perfect life for him in the future but he'll never get that now. I think it's sad for Dreichels that the people he most loved and trusted who fought alongside him in the war died (Roland and Lianne), it must have felt lonely to have won but he stuck with that cursed thing. I can understand why Mueller would want to test Kurt and Rean to see if Kurt is worthy of wielding Roland's twin swords and to make sure he has enough resolve and strength to fight alongside Rean and the others too.

Even though Cedric is annoying, I agree with him when it comes to Alfin. It's unnecessary for her to endanger herself on a warship, and unlike CS2 during the civil war where her position would have helped, I don't think she'll really help at all in the current situation like Cedric says. But of course she won't leave haha, she has resolved to stay and fight alongside everyone even if she may not be of much help compared to others. I have to say though, one thing that Cedric is wrong about in this bonding event with Alfin is that he thinks their roles have reversed and that she is weak and he is strong. Maybe physically so, but his heart and resolve has never been as strong as hers sadly, and I'm sure he himself knows it too and that's why he finds it difficult to face them, because his "strong persona" cracks when he's with his siblings. I gotta admit though, I liked Alfin in CS2 and how she supported Rean, but I'm finding it difficult to care for her in CS4😅 I was wondering why Musse's event was randomly going to the beach, but I see, I completely forgot she used to go all the time with her parents and collected seashells. Dang, Musse really went in for the kiss after giving him the bullets for safekeeping that she planned to use on herself if need be. I'd say that even though I'm not the biggest fan of Musse, I found this event really cute even though it remains scandalous lmao.

Laura's second special moment was surprisingly simple though lol, all they did was fight a strong guy, win and then she confessed and says he doesn't need to answer lol. Her first special moment was so good that this is disappointing lmao. Towa saying it's unfair was so adorable lmao. Rean is an unfair person because he never shows who is special to him but that's the game's fault more than his lol. Anyway, I'm glad that this time around, Rean is the one telling Towa to let out her emotions and saying she shouldn't hide it. She always supported him in the previous CS games and even got him to cry to her when it came to Crow, so it's nice to see her crying to him about how overwhelming everything is. All the people she loved like her parents disappeared and now the people she cares about now might disappear such as Crow and Rean, and it must be difficult for her to handle it all. When Rean said to Towa, "it's okay, I'm here", I really felt that. I think she really needed it, and I thought it was really sweet. WHY is Sara's special moment so short??? I was like yay, I'm happy they finally got to properly pay their respects to Sara's father alongside Nidhoggr and the Northern Jaegers, and then all Sara does is say Rean's dense and that she's part of the fight in this harem before it just randomly ends?? Rean didn't even say anything lmao. I am definitely disappointed lol. They gave all the good stuff to Musse when she's the scandalous one to be with, sigh. Anyway, I really wished they put more effort into the romance confessions because there's definitely ten million better ways to express feelings of love other than, "I love you, but I don't need you give me an answer"X10 because I am so tired of it.

It's nice to finally fight Theresia and Emily considering we saw them ages ago lol. I didn't expect to only get to use Alisa and Angelica but I've geared everyone up so I had no issues thankfully🥲 I feel like it was such an anticlimactic way for Irina and Schmidt to come back lol. For Schmidt I understand though, I don't feel like he has any qualms about right or wrong, he just cares about his research and his disciples, so I could understand him going to see how George and Franz are and seeing if they meet expectations and are worth it, but then he sees George obviously not doing well because he's doing stuff with hesitation and Franz is not Franz so he ditches. But for Irina, I feel like she should have known better, she's smart, intelligent and had Alisa the whole time telling her that what she's doing is wrong blah blah, and then she's just like, yeah, I kinda knew but Franz is not Franz and these machines work okay so I'll leave too, and it's just like, dude, c'mon. Anyway, I was disappointed to say the least, because considering how much they were building up this clash and how "surprising" it was supposed to be that Irina and Schmidt were helping out Ouroboros and them, they just came back like nothing happened ignoring all the crap they did. Anyway, it pissed me off. At least for Sharon, she's always been someone that listens to orders and so, her prioritising Irina and feeling lost was understandable.

Anyway, the moment I saw Draco Sanctuary, I was like freaking hell because I hate these shrines so much. I don't blame Xeno and Leo for giving in and reviving Rutger because it's understandable. Everyone was indebted to him, everyone loved him as their father, they all couldn't accept his death and didn't want to so of course if someone says at that moment that they can revive him, they'd jump at it. It was obvious that Rutger accepted his death a long time ago and that he was only doing what he did because of Xeno and Leo, and he wanted to see Fie's growth, so I'm sure he left without any regrets. It's just sad that they didn't get to truly reunite and have fun as a family together again but it is what it is. Now for Duvalie to probably accept Arianrhod disappearing as well but I'm kinda disappointed if she just leaves like that too because she's much more connected to everything and was here from the very beginning with Dreichels. Otherwise, excited to see Crossbell!

#the legend of heroes #trails series #trails of cold steel #trails of cold steel iv

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