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both ends clear bonus story ⸝ his pov 𝜗𝜚 cw — threats of violence and torture, mention of corpses, awkwardly translated smut; mdni.
——Darius' POV——
[BLACK]
No matter the day, the words "I love you" were always empty.
[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]
The emperor sat upon the throne, eyes empty and saliva dripping from his mouth, as he stared off into space.
Darius: Hello? World to the emperor?
German emperor: Ugh…ah…
Darius: Maybe I went too far? (´• ◡ •`)
I placed my hand on the emperor's shoulder, to which he quite literally jumped up and gritted his teeth.
German emperor: I'm sorr…please, stop already…
Darius: Ahh, what a relief. And here I thought the torture went and broke your mind too.
Darius: It would sure spell out trouble if you couldn't even speak anymore.
Darius: Because I'll need you to protect that throne thoroughly while I'm not around.
——Narration——
[GERMANY - DARK THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]
When I cracked down on the nobles who opposed the reconciliation with England and ruled them over with fear, they did as they were told, just like that.
(And by that I mean I just showed them those miserable corpses of those who rebelled and told them, "This may or may not be you too.")
But it was more than enough against those humans who cared only for themselves.
Though they had come to gauge my mood, it would be bothersome if they acted up again,
so I thought to destroy any possibility of it altogether…and ended up killing around half of them.
[GERMANY - BURNING BARREN WARLAND - DAWN]
Last week, I killed every single one who was involved in the assassination plot against me and burned all the corpses in what remained of a battlefield.
(That sure stank…)
When human bodies burnt, they gave off a rather unique smell.
Maybe because so much blood had been shed here, so the scent of death mixed with the earth,
but it stank so bad I could hardly bear it, and after watching the mountain of corpses burn down I returned as quickly as I could.
——End narration——
[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]
After that, to tie up any loose ends, I held around a week-long torture session with the emperor.
I beat it into his skull to never again rebel against me, and that I was above him.
Darius: You can't even sleep at night without my predictions, and yet to think you'd try to kill me off.
Darius: Now who might've put that idea in that little head of yours? Ahh, no need to answer me. I already know the answer.
Darius: I take it you've got wind of the revolt that happened in France and got scared, didn't you?
Darius: "Who knows when I'll be next? The throne I've kept might get taken away." Is that right?
As I murmured these words in the emperor's ear, all the blood drained from his face.
Darius: Cursed ones are a danger. They shouldn't be left alive.
Darius: You've ended up thinking this way, right? I get it, you just get swayed at the drop of a hat, you.
Darius: You're so scared of us now, since you can no longer treat us Cursed ones as tools, no?
The emperor trembled as he nodded, what little dignity had been left in him now no longer.
He had fell to be a mere, inferior human.
Darius: Your biggest mistake was not killing that servant you laid your hands on on a whim sooner.
Darius: If only you killed her while she was still in the palace. That's what I would've done if I were you, at least.
Darius: I'd never do something so foolish as to let the one who might have my own child out of my sight.
Darius: If not killing her, you should have kept her where you could see her.
My grip on his shoulder tightened, and the emperor winced.
The welt that spread beneath his luxurious clothes must have hurt. But I purposely tightened my grip.
It was as though I was returning the favor for how I was treated in the past.
Darius: You won't ever try to kill off your dear son again, now would you?
Darius: If you do try again…I may end up killing your kids then.
German emperor: —!!
I whispered the names of all his legitimate children in his ear.
Darius: I have no attachment to my half-siblings whatsoever, so I have no problem doing whatever to them.
Darius: That includes slitting their necks and tying them to the castle walls, or cutting their bodies into pieces.
Darius: Ahh, maybe I can sell your daughter off to lascivious noble? And I guess I could also dunk them in formalin too? (˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)
The emperor shook his head over and over. He was much like a child, shaking his head while tearfully shaking.
Darius: Hehe, scary, isn't it? But don't you worry. If you do aaall your duties, I won't do those things.
Darius: So continue sitting on that throne. That's your most favorite spot, isn't it?
I thought it really was about time to take that throne, but there was something I realized from this incident:
Now was not the time.
(I haven't even gotten more family, and there are still rebelling forces out there…)
(Not only that, the trust between us and England isn't the best now, so I'd like to first make amends to that.)
So, while thinking now was not the time, I turned my gaze to the pitiful king, who was so drawn to the throne.
(I've thought this before, but how in the world am I related by blood to this thing?)
No longer in the mood to deal with such a foolish human who thought nothing but his own position,
I signaled to my subordinate and turned on my heel.
Darius: I'll leave some of my family here, in case anything happens.
Darius: If you do anything rebellious again, it'll be more torture for you. Best to keep that in mind.
(I want to go back right away and hug Kate.)
When I thought of her, waiting for my return, I found myself wanting to go back right this moment.
I was about to leave in a brisk pace, but then I realized I forgot to say my usual line.
Darius: Hey, "Father."
The emperor gulped. He looked exhausted to the bone, to which I gave a bright smile.
Darius: Do you love me?
It was like the emperor had turned into a puppet as he moved his slack lips.
German emperor: Yes…I love you.
As usual, his words were empty, and while I couldn't help but laugh at its hollowness—
Darius: I love you too. (ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ)
[BLACK]
—I, too, returned that empty "I love you".
[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]
Kate: Mm…Darius…
I hugged Kate on the bed and put my nose in the crook of her neck.
(…I remembered something I didn't want to.)
While enjoying a meeting with my lover, I ended up remembering the time I went back to Germany for some time and narrowed my eyes in displeasure.
But when I saw Kate, teary eyed in embarrassment, I grabbed her arm and pressed my nose on her armpit.
Kate: S-stop this already, please…!
Apparently, all living beings had an individual with which they shared good compatibility.
And the easiest way to tell this— was through body scent.
If the scent was pleasent, and made one want to smell it more, that seemed to indicate good compatibility.
(I couldn't understand that before, but now I know.)
Kate's body scent was addicting.
She wasn't wearing any perfume, and yet she always gave off a sweet scent like milk.
When I asked Nica and Ring, they said she didn't give off such a scent,
so it was probably something only I could pick up on.
Anyhow, I felt calm whenever I took in this scent— and at the same time, I wanted so badly to make love to her.
Kate: Why are you smelling me though…?
Darius: Because you smell good. And it turns me on.
Darius: To me, your body scent is like a natural drug.
Her neck, armpit, behind her ears, chest, back, the back of her legs— and between them too.
I gave her pleasure as I took off my clothes, and as we got more in the mood the sweet scent between her legs grew more strong.
And that tempted me like a bee was to the nectar of flowers.
Kate: No…mmm—
I took a whiff of her soaked spot as I teased it with the tip of my tongue.
The fragrance grew more thick, and Kate's breathing more shallow.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: Wahh—!!
Her body bent as she let out a sweet voice, reaching her climax.
Taking in the scent of sweat, I once again put my nose to her armpit and licked the droplets there, as if sensing them with my tongue.
(Sweat is supposed to have a more strange taste, but Kate's is sweet.)
I was lost in my thoughts, but I came to when I heard sniffling.
Kate: I'm…going to take a bath now…
She seemed on the verge of exploding from embarrassment, and seeing her reddened and tearful face, a sadistic urge ran through me—
And my heat throbbed, feeling as though it would burst.
Darius: No can do. Your scent will vanish then, won't it?
Kate: But, licking my sweat was mean—
Darius: You mean your sweet, delicious sweat?
Kate: Why though, I know you don't eat sweet things that often…!
(Just because I said it's sweet doesn't mean it's actually sweet though…)
It seemed Kate was misunderstanding something here.
But her bewildering words were all the more adorable, and I planted a kiss on her eyelids.
Darius: You smelled nice because you're so cute, so I wanted more.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: Huh…ahh—!!
The moment Kate let her guard down, I penetrated inside.
Her thoughts were robbed in an instant as she let out a gasp, unable to resist.
I held her tightly, my skin repeatedly slapping on hers.
Her sweet scent grew more thick as she chased her climax, spreading through the room before I knew it.
And as I took in that addictive scent only I could pick up on,
[BLACK]
I couldn't contain my excitement as I became lost in myself, thrusting over and over.
[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]
After I pulled out my heat at last, I buried my face in her neck in the midst of my panting.
(…I feel calm, and safe.)
As I caught my breath while wrapped in Kate's scent, I raised my head as I felt her fingers comb through my hair.
My eyes met with her gentle smile, still disheveled.
Darius: Do you love me?
I averted my eyes, asking on a whim that usual line I had said countless times before.
But after blinking, Kate gave me a happy smile.
Kate: I love you.
No matter the day, the words "I love you" were always empty.
Kate: I love you, Darius, more than anyone in this world.
But now, those very words thrown at me were filled to the very brim with a single person's love—
Darius: I…
Those same words were on the verge of spilling out from my mouth, but then I bit them back, and Kate's lips met with mine.
Kate: I know.
Kate's smile then was more beautiful than anyone in the world; she was almost like a goddess.
(I…have always wanted a place to return to.)
Be it to a warm home, an accepting family, to a fulfilling "I love you."
No matter how many of my kind I saved, or how much family I gained—
The thing I had always lacked was filled by a single person.
Kate: I love you…in the same way you feel for me.
I felt a prickle in my nose from those true words of love.
[BLACK]
At long last— I had a place to return to.
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NOTE: with both a satisfied and bittersweet heart, i am officially closing the darius main story fan-tl project with this. it’s been such a ride — but i’m proud that i could share this story with you, and that i can share the experience too! in the times i wanted to drop this and give up, those who continued to support me and leave lovely comments and messages, and other interactions, have motivated me to reach the very end. now, while i have very much enjoyed this, i feel ready to move on to other stories and projects and catch up, haha.
(p.s. if you ever write up a review or thoughts on his rt or smth of that nature, please feel free to tag me or lemme know, or dump your overall review in the comments! i would be curious to know ^^ and now that i am out of the grindset, i may have more energy to try and reply more uueueueueue-)
Please note: Fan translation only. Not 100% accurate.
Zane Regulus
The Savage Beast Of Blind Love
Cursed by: The Beast from Beauty & The Beast
CV: Itou Kento Ito
Tag Line: "Stop starin’, ya piece of trash. Wanna die?"
A foul-mouthed, savage beast who belongs to the Libra. Though he makes his living as an assassin and is consumed by a desire for revenge, deep down he harbors a blind love.
Birthday: June 19
Height: 182.5 cm
Affiliation: Libra
CV: Maeno Tomoaki
Tag Line: To lead corrupted souls to Hell. That is my curse, and the mission I must fulfill.
The leader of Libra, a cursed organization who has arrived to England from their headquarters in France. Possessing power, wealth, and the authority to command others, he operates from the shadows of history to execute a fathomless scheme. Noble and cold-blooded, he’s cursed for a certain mission, that draws him to you.
Birthday: November 2
Height: 188 cm
Affiliation: Libra
Euren
The Usurping, Shady Intelligence Broker
Cursed by: The Sea Witch from The Little Mermaid
A show-off who's somehow hard to dislike. Seemingly dim-witted, he's a shady information broker. He has connections ranging from the aristocracy to the common folk in Britain, and even provides intelligence to Crown. He claims to have fallen for you at first sight and tries to woo you every time you meet. But what is his true motive...?
CV: Kawanishi Kengo
Tag Line: "I’ll tell you anything you wish to know. All I ask in return is a kiss! Well, have we gotta deal?"
Birthday: January 7
Height: 177.7 cm
Affiliation: Libra
For Euren, I translated it as "show-off", but I believe they mean he has a theatrical personality. Quite fitting, for the sea witch.
i finished 9rip a while ago, but forgot to post my thoughts! i thought it was enjoyable, but i wish there were more horror elements beyond the school routes 💔
my favorite characters were seiya, yukimaro, and toka
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🗝️🤍 21 (MadLove) His Side story 𝜗𝜚 cw — mention of drugs and violence.
——Darius' POV——
[BLACK]
A swallow is treated as a symbol for love and fortune,
but it is also said they symbolize a heart of loyalty.
[LONDON - VOGEL BASE - MEETING ROOM]
The clock hand ticking was the only sound in the room.
Darius: …
Ring: Um, Dari…
Darius: What?
Ring: Uh, well, I think you should maybe check to see how Kate is doing?
I let out a sigh, which made Ring's shoulders jump.
But Nica was quick to cover for him as he wrapped an arm around his shoulder.
Nica: You know, it's natural we'd be worried for her too when she's been out cold for the whole day. The least you can do is make sure she's okay.
Nica: Especially since you banned everyone but yourself from entering her room, right?
Darius: Of course I did. I wouldn't tolerate it if something happened to the hostage while she's sleeping.
The plan to capture Crown had failed, and in their place I had brought Kate after making her inhale a strong drug.
It was a drug made for military use, designed to dull the mind and rob bodily freedom.
Originally, its use was banned as it was too strong on regular civilians, so I was planning to use it on Cursed ones.
Nica: Speaking of sleeping, did you not even bring a regular sleeping drug with you? Why did you use that on her?
At Nica's question, I uncrossed my legs.
Darius: It was on purpose. If I used that, Kate wouldn't be able to get away from me, no matter if she wanted to, no?
Darius: It would be a pain if she ran away from me in the middle, you see. I needed that so she would do as I say.
The twins seemed to want to say something in response, but I purposely turned a blind eye to that.
(I know what you guys want to say: probably something like "what about its aftereffects?")
A regular human wouldn't be able to move properly for a few days after using that drug.
Even if they were conscious, they wouldn't be able to move their body. Such a sensation would without a doubt be frustrating, to the point it couldn't be expressed in words.
(But the moment I let my eyes off of Kate she goes and stirs up trouble, so it's better if she can't move.)
I needed to take away her bodily freedom, so she would never again press a knife to her neck.
(…My heart had never felt so cold before.)
——Thoughtscape——
[CROWN CASTLE - FOREST - MONOCHROME]
Even now, I remembered when she had put a knife to her neck.
Her trembling hands held the blade tightly; one wrong move, and that blade would have slit at her carotid artery.
(Blood would have spilled out…Kate could have died.)
If her hand slipped even a little bit, there was a possibility Kate would have died before I chose her.
Even now, I would get chills thinking about that time.
——End thoughtscape——
[LONDON - VOGEL BASE - MEETING ROOM]
I couldn't care less about human lives, and yet when it came to her, I couldn't see her that way.
I had probably gotten too close to her, to the point I had ended up thinking her life precious.
I might have gotten too attached…to my pet.
(This is ridiculous, truly.)
Just then, I heard a loud sound from above.
Ring: —? What was that? (O_O)
Ring was about to go check that moment, but before he could my body moved on its own.
(Based on the vibrations, that sound came from the room Kate's sleeping in now.)
Did she wake up? Or did someone sneak in to harm her?
[BLACK]
Because if it was the latter, I would have no choice but to kill them. With that thought, I left the twins in the strategizing room.
[LONDON VOGEL BASE - BEDROOM - DAY]
But, the only thing I saw when I arrived was Kate crouching on the floor.
Darius: …So why are you sprawled on the floor like that?
She raised her head, on the verge of tears.
The moment I saw myself reflected in her eyes for the first time in a day, I felt like a happiness I couldn't quite put to words hit me.
Kate: Da…rius…
Darius: Or well, I guess if you remembered what happened before you lost consciousness and was trying to get out of bed, you'd turn out like that for the most part.
Darius: Are you hurt anywhere? And don't you go saying you got injured just now, okay? I don't need the hassle that'll come after.
Kate: Wah…
I hoisted her still-slack body up and lowered her on the bed.
(What in the world am I doing, seriously…)
I checked her arms and legs, and after confirming there were no wounds or bruises, I pulled the sheets over her.
While it was true such marks would lower her value as a hostage, I was also simply worried for her.
(If a pet gets injured, that would be from its owner's lack of attention, after all.)
Kate: …Where…is this?
Darius: A base in London that Vogel uses to strategize.
Darius: This is one of the rooms.
I took a lock of her hair and brushed it to the side. It had a feel that made me want to keep touching it forever.
Darius: The drug you inhaled was pretty strong; I imagine you won't be able to get out for the next two or three days.
Darius: You probably won't be able to move much properly, so I think you should just do as I say and sleep here in that time.
Her mind was probably not working well from the drug, as her gaze wandered and she grabbed onto the sleeve of my clothes.
Kate: Is…Crown alright…
Darius: …I released them in place of you. They were paralyzed by an ability, but that should only be temporary.
Darius: So I think they're all better now.
Perhaps relieved from my words, her hand loosened around my sleeve.
But I didn't like that at all, so while brushing her hair I started talking about what had gone down while she was asleep,
and feeling the need to clear my name, I purposely spoke in a venomous tone.
After knowing everything, Kate made an apologetic face, but that only made me more irritated.
(Make that face all you want, but that doesn't change the fact you doubted me.)
(And…it doesn't change that you didn't take me in too.)
That day, if only she had taken me in—
I was thinking I could believe that stupid "like" of hers she kept going on about, but she never did.
Darius: It's not like I'm hurt by it or anything. This is far from the first time a human didn't trust me.
Darius: And besides, I don't really have any expectations from you at this point, so.
But then Kate held onto my hand weakly.
(…What the heck, and after you're the one who didn't believe me.)
She was nothing but an annoying robin, without an ounce of loyalty in her, pushing me with this one-sided love.
(…Ahh, you're so frustrating, I swear.)
[BLACK]
And yet— I couldn't bring myself to let go of that very bird.
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🗝️🤍 18 His Side story ⸝ unlock on 2nd read 𝜗𝜚 cw — unsolicited flirting, nica route spoilers.
——Darius' POV——
[BLACK]
The mallard's mating season lasts from spring to summer.
The offspring follow their parent, seeking feeding grounds and moving together toward the waterside.
Even when invaded or the group scattered, they would always form a line, with the offspring following after the parent—
[PALACE - ENTRANCE GARDEN - NIGHT]
Kate: There you are, Darius…!
Darius: Oh my god, you're so stubborn. ("¬_¬)
—And this felt quite similar to that.
A few days passed since I did the milk puzzle with Kate, and since then she had been chasing me all around.
(She really is persistent. I wish she'd just give me a break already.)
Every single day, from morning until evening, she would never tire to find me. And when she did she would run up to me,
and no matter how much I pushed her away, she would follow me without fail, almost like a baby mallard following after its parent.
That annoyed me so much, I walked at a brisk pace to leave her behind, which caused Kate to run after me in a panic.
When she could no longer see me, she wandered and looked around for me before her shoulders dropped and she went back the way she came.
Even when she grabbed my sleeve, even when she went around in front of me, I would turn around without brushing her away—
And at times I found myself watching from afar as she chased after me…probably because I found that a tad bit amusing.
(She's still a hindrance and annoying…but I guess I'm getting used to this too.)
To think the day would come I would understand how a mother mallard's feelings…
While thinking those mediocre thoughts, I left her in a brisk pace today as usual.
I turned a corner, where Kate's reflection in the window lost sight of me. She seemed to give up then as she returned to her room.
[BLACK]
—All the while unaware of how the corner of my lips naturally lifted…
[PALACE - OUTER CORRIDOR - DAY]
And then on a certain day, Kate was searching for me as she usually did today.
(Ah, there she is.)
The moment I found her in the palace's outer corridor, I debated whether I should turn on my heel,
but did not do so, perhaps because Nica was together with her.
A conversation bloomed between the two, and as for Kate she looked rather happy.
(…Wow, so she can make such a face for someone other than me too.) (¬⤙¬ )
Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, I grew frustrated and ended up wedging my way in between the two.
Darius: What are you two talking about?
Kate: —Darius!
Kate blinked in surprise, while Nica wore a grin like he was scheming something.
Nica: About you, Dari~ ( ^ω^ )
Kate: Ah, Nica, that's—
(What's with that attitude?)
Nica: The Spatzi here, you see, she's been saying she likes you oh so very much, her heart might burst.
Kate: I-I never said that!
My irritation worsened when I saw Kate hastily deny that.
Darius: You "never said that", huh. (¬_¬)
Kate: Ah, uh, no, I mean…yes, I didn't say that…but that doesn't mean it's not true either…
(All you have to do is say you like me in front of Nica like you always do.)
(Or what, do you have a reason you can't?)
I guess she wanted to hide it only out of embarrassment, or if not that, did she have some other ulterior motive?
I was feeling uncertainty at Kate's vague attitude, when all of a sudden Nica took her hand.
Nica: Say, Spatzi, what do you say you ditch Dari over here for me?
Kate: Wha…
Nica: I'm pretty nice, you know. And I never miss with expressions of love…be it kisses or taking it to a room, whatever you want.
Kate: —!
Kate held her breath again at Nica's words, which held enough charm to probably bind a normal human.
Nica: Wouldn't you prefer me over someone who won't even entertain you?
Nica: I figure you probably have some bottled up tension too, so what do you say? —And don't you worry, I'm an expert. (๑ o◡o)
At any rate, I didn't find that amusing at all, and the moment Nica tried to use his ability on her—
Darius: This isn't funny. ( ,,⩌⤙⩌,,)
Without thinking, I tore her away from him.
Darius: Isn't that you-know-what the fruit of your long-term intelligence work?
Darius: After doing things to make the other happy, you play their hearts and throw them out. That's how you end the job.
I hid Kate behind my back, throwing strong words at my family, which was unlike me.
Nica: Ouuch, you're so mean. You know I'm doing this all for the sake of the organization.
But the reason he had said this much was because he was charming Kate on purpose.
Darius: Uh, no, you've almost always acted for yourself.
Darius: You wouldn't lay your hands on some pet you have no reason to do it with, now would you.
(For someone smart like yourself, you wouldn't act provocative and whatnot against me, now would you?)
When Nica caught that hidden message, his face stiffened for a moment.
That was when Kate triedt o peek out, but I wrapped an arm around her shoulder and turned our backs to Nica.
Darius: We're going.
Kate: Wh— ah— wait…!
I knew Kate gave a small nod to Nica in farewell, but even that wasn't at all amusing—
(A white swan isn't suited for a robin.)
(All she has to do is chase after me like a baby mallard.)
[BLACK]
She probably noticed the way I tightened my hold around her shoulder.
[PALACE - GARDEN PATH - DAY]
Darius: Even if I don't say it out loud, as a pet you should follow.
Darius: Or what, are you saying a human needs this to be put to words? Even a dog knows to follow its owner.
And then, so that the baby mallard would never again leave me, I put pressure in my smile to make her understand who her owner was.
Darius: Hurry along now. (^ᗜ^ )
Though Kate looked perplexed, she ran to my side before gently pulling on my sleeve.
[BLACK]
Her happy face from that time etched itself in my memory…and I felt my irritation ebb away at last.
"Even If The World Ends Tomorrow" Story Event: Ring Schwartz Chapter 1
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Even as word about the world ending spread amongst the people like wildfire, Crown continued its operations in the shadows as ordered by Her Majesty.
And so when Liam and I stormed the hideout of a scam syndicate during one of our missions, what greeted us was —
A small mountain. Made entirely of unconscious scammers.
Liam: Whoa… they’re all out cold.
Liam crouched down, poking at the cheeks of the unconscious men with visible amusement.
Kate: H-How did this happen…?
And then, from behind the pile of bodies, Ring casually popped his head out.
Ring: Oh, you’re here. Kate and… Mr Sparkly Pink.
Kate: Wah! You scared me… did you do this, Ring?
(Vogel assisted with the investigations midway because there was a possibility of Cursed Ones being involved.)
(It’s not strange that Ring would know the date of our mission or the location of this hideout, but…)
Liam: Why did you complete a mission for Crown, Ring? Could it be… you’re thinking of joining us?
Ring: No, it’s not that. I came to pick Kate up, but I got here too early, so I decided to take care of the problem first.
Kate: Pick me up…? Did we have plans for today?
Ring calmly shook his head in response to my question.
Ring: We don’t. It's just — the world’s ending tomorrow.
Ring: I want to be with you on the day the world ends.
Ring: That’s why I’m here.
Ring’s sincere gaze made my heart race, but… one thing he said etched in my mind.
Kate: Umm… the world’s really ending?
Ring: …… Huh?
Ring: Wait. Don’t tell me… that whole thing about the world ending was lie…!?!?
…
After the mission, Ring was brought to the lounge, and upon being told that the “world is ending” thing was purely a false rumour…
He turned bright red with embarrassment and shrunk into a corner of the room.
Roger: You can tell it's false just by looking at Darius. He’s not the least bit panicky about this.
Ring: B-But Dari grabbed my hand, hung his head, and told me… “make the most of whatever time you have left”!
Ring: Nica too! He turned away and said, “don’t worry about me, go spend it with the Little Robin”…!
Alfons: Head lowered, face turned away — sounds like both of them were trying very hard not to laugh.
Ring: Ggh… I got tricked again…! This is so embarrassing…
Kate: It made me happy, though. You came straight to me when you heard this was the last day before the world ends, right?
Ring: … Yeah.
Kate: The fact you chose to spend your final moments with me truly means a lot.
Kate: So please don't stay hiding in a corner. Will you come out now? I want you next to me.
When I took his hand and gave it a small tug, Ring hesitantly stood up and shuffled to my side.
Alfons: So, Ring, how were you planning to spend your final day on earth with Kate after whisking her away?
Liam: OMG. Were you thinking of spending the whole day with Kate, doing—
Ring: C-Cut it out! Fine if you want to have dirty ideas about me, but you’re not allowed to fantasise about Kate!
Ring hid me protectively behind his back.
Liam: “Dirty ideas”~? I haven’t specified anything yet, though?
Alfons: You gave yourself away with that.
Ring: It’s really not like that, Kate! Mr Sparkly Pink and that perverted mirror guy set the mood with their inappropriate nonsense, and it got to me…!
Ring: I-I thought about it only for a split second! I’m not always— um, not never, but not right now! I’m not thinking about that stuff right now!
Roger: … Don’t tease the poor guy too much. Dogs aren’t meant to be bullied, you’re supposed to dote on them.
(That’s rich coming from Roger, who messes with Ring PLENTY…)
Liam: AWWWW, but now I’m curious how red his face can get!
Liam was practically vibrating with curiosity.
Ellis: … Since it's already come to this, why not the two of you spend the whole of tomorrow together?
— Ellis threw Ring a lifeline with that.
Ring: Huh!? But it turned out to be a lie…
Ellis: Didn’t you finish all your pending work so you could spend the last day on earth with Kate?
Ring: Y-Yeah… I mean…
Ring nodded and turned to me.
Ring: Although the “end of the world” was fake… will you still spend the day with me?
Kate: Yes, of course.
There wasn’t a single reason to refuse.
And so, on the day Ring believed would be the last before the world ended… we spent the entire day together, just the two of us.
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🗝️🤍 15 His Side story ⸝ unlock on bond lvl.22+ 𝜗𝜚 cw — thought violence…? mdni. (this covers some of 14.5, 15.)
——Darius' POV——
[BLACK]
Blackbirds were the calling of spring, singing with their beautiful voice.
[NEARBY INN - ROOM - NIGHT]
Darius: …Shut your mouth.
(Saying things like you know me…when you don't know a thing.)
All she had to do was listen to what I said, nod meekly—
And yet, Kate would always talk back at me, hitting me with her version of what was "right."
(Sure, it might be right in the world you've lived in, but it's not for the one I've lived in.)
I should have killed her before she started running her mouth.
I tried squeezing her neck again— but I changed my mind, instead biting her lips hard and pushing her down.
Kate: —!?
(Killing her would be easy. But the aftermath would be a pain to deal with.)
(In which case I've got no choice but to make her as disgraced as possible and control her with fear.)
Kate's face was scrunched from pain at having been bitten.
Darius: You are a pet. Nothing more, nothing less.
I bound both of her arms, stealing her breath with countless kisses and tearing roughly at her blouse.
Kate: Hah…Da…ri—!!
At that moment, a strong sense of fear showed in Kate's eyes.
Darius: If I humiliate you, maybe it'll finally get through to that thick head of yours?
I would make her feel shamed from getting pushed down by force, and make her into an obedient pet.
To carve that shame in her body, I left marks on her body, but unexpectedly, Kate's body started to sweetly tremble…
And when I saw her on the verge of tears, her face reddened— I came to.
(Wait, what? Why am I also feeling it?) (O_O)
I was meaning to break her down more. It was supposed to be a punishment for this filthy human.
And yet when I saw her in the mess she was, I felt myself go hard in my pants.
(…Maybe this atmosphere's gotten to me?)
This had never happened to me once before, and yet now it pained me to the point it was unbearable.
At some point I found myself wanting to go inside her— to feel her heat.
(Why do I want to do it with her? What is that pain in my chest?)
(Is it because of my annoyance? If I disposed of Kate, would it go away?)
Unable even explain why I felt turned on,
I thought to make rough love to her, positioning myself at her soaked spot.
But—
Kate: It's because…you were right…I realized that I like you.
As tears flowed from her eyes, she said she liked me.
Kate: I know I'm a fool for realizing in this time and place, but…but I actually don't hate you touching me.
Kate: In fact, I even end up thinking I want to take you in…
Kate: It's just, even if I do take you in now, it's not like…you'll believe my feelings.
(What in the world is this human saying?)
At her words, said through her tears, I was so bewildered my head went blank.
(You like me? You? Like, genuinely?)
(No, there's no way. Every single "I love you" has always been—)
——Flashback——
[HAUS - LABORATORY]
Vogel director: Darius, I love you dearly—! So stop this at once—
——End flashback——
[BLACK]
No matter what—
——Flashback——
[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - DAY]
Darius: Do you love me?
German emperor: Yes, I love you.
——End flashback——
[NEARBY INN - ROOM - NIGHT]
They were always empty.
(No, her "like" isn't genuine.)
(She's just saying that because she doesn't like being pushed down like this and to not make my mood worse. That's all.)
It's alright, I understood completely.
She was surely lying; this affection she had was all but fake.
(And yet, why…) (≖_≖)
My body stopped moving, unable to go any further.
Just let her cry, let her spout those outlandish lies.
Because all of this was empty.
And yet the sound of her quiet sobs beneath me, for some reason, seemed so beautiful.
(…How is it even her crying sounds so pretty?) (・_・?)
I was aiming to make her cry and instill fear into her,
but I was taken by the beauty of her crying voice…and I started to feel frustrated.
(I don't get it.)
I couldn't bring myself to make her cry any more, so I crawled off of her and brushed myself down.
Darius: …That's enough.
I threw my coat at her, perhaps as an expression of pity.
Darius: I just don't get you.
[BLACK]
But, even more than that, I felt an emotion I didn't know budding from within me— and that disgusted me.
[CITY STREETS - NIGHT]
I left Kate behind, leaving the inn with a brisk pace.
(It should be fine just leaving her behind, and yet why…)
My head was a mess as I walked down the less-than-safe street.
While walking my ear could still recall the sound of Kate's crying…
(…If she leaves on her own in that state, she'll definitely get attacked.)
(Crown is probably monitoring her…but would they go as far as to protect her safety?)
Just before I reached the main street, I stopped and let out a sigh.
Darius: …Why should I care what happens to Kate? What's that got to do with me anyway?
But still, when my eyes fell upon a boutique with a dress inside at the corner—
Darius: …Maybe I've lost my mind. (´• ◡ •`)
[NIGHT SKY]
I forced the shop to open and bought a dress that seemed to suit her.
Then I put money in a coachman's hand…
[BLACK]
…instructing him to bring Kate to the palace. And to think I did all of that— something was probably wrong with me.
