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"The Past Records: William Rex & Liam Evans" Collection Event: Liam Evans

The Cheshire Cat's Indelible Sin: Chapter 3

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MAJOR CONTENT WARNING: Graphic descriptions of violence. 

Using a metal tool I found lying around in the room, I smashed the sealed window and jumped down. 

Then I broke the dining room’s window and climbed inside. 

[ ABBOTT FAMILY MANOR – DINING ROOM ]

Dan Abbott: How did you get in here!? 

The Abbott couple and Ronnie were in the dining room, and they stared at me in shock when I made an unexpected appearance. 

I didn't hesitate before grabbing a fruit knife from the table and stabbing it into the couple’s guts. 

Dan: Guwah…! 

Aria: Darling! — Ahh…! 

Ronnie: Father! Mother! 

Pulling the knife out, I turned and thrust it into Ronnie’s back. 

The life drained from the face of the boy who’d always acted all high and mighty towards me, as he collapsed onto the floor. 

Liam: London bridge is broken down, broken down, broken down…♪

Ronnie: To hell with you… DIE… urk…! 

I pushed the knife even deeper when he tried to fight back, then twisted it and pulled it out. 

His blood spurted onto my face. 

Liam: Does it hurt, Ronnie? 

Liam: But I’m hurting even more. For so, so long, I’m in so much pain!!! 

Ronnie slumped against the door and weakly glanced out into the hallway, then muttered with what strength remained in him, 

Ronnie: Mick… Amelia… run… 

[ ABBOTT FAMILY MANOR – HALLWAY ] 

I turned towards the hallway to see Mick and Amelia standing there looking pale. 

The moment I began approaching them with the knife in my hand, they turned on their heels and fled. 

Liam: AHAHA! You’d better run! You might die if you don't!! 

Mick: Eeek! Stay away! Stay away from me! 

Amidst his panic, Mick tripped over his own feet and fell. I took the chance to drive the knife into his back. 

Mick: Urgh… 

Mick stopped moving, the hallway’s floors dyed red with his blood. 

Amelia: No… 

When I turned my eyes onto Amelia, she froze in fear for a split second before snapping back to her senses and started running again. 

Liam: It’s always been you chasing me. Now that it's the other way around, this feels new and quite refreshing. 

Amelia: Somebody! Help me! There’s a murderer in here!! 

She screamed like her life depended on it, but no one heard her. 

She could only keep running until her stamina finally ran out, then bolted into her bedroom. 

[ ABBOTT FAMILY MANOR – AMELIA’S ROOM ] 

Amelia: AHHH!! 

But I managed to slip inside before she could lock the door. 

With nowhere left to run, she fell onto the floor. 

Amelia: I– I was always good to you, wasn’t I!? 

Liam: Right, you were very good to me. 

Amelia: Then— 

Liam: So let me return the favour!!! 

I held the knife in a reverse grip and swung it down, aiming to slice her abdomen open in the cruelest way possible. 

But she twisted her body away at the very last second, and the knife slashed across her face instead. 

Amelia: No! Nooo…!!! 

The cut ran in a straight line from her forehead to her cheek. Amelia clutched her bleeding face and let out a piercing scream. 

Liam: AHHA! AHAHA!! 

I couldn’t contain my laughter. 

(Ahh. So this is what it feels like.) 

No matter how I begged for help, screamed, and pleaded for mercy… they continued to abuse me. 

Watching her terrified and screaming in front of me, I finally understood — how utterly pathetic, hopeless, and miserable I must've looked to them. 

(Ridiculous.) 

Continuing to laugh, I raised the knife again, but tears started spilling down my face for some reason. 

(Why am I crying?) 

I stood frozen in place, struggling to make sense of anything, and then a man burst into the room. 

Officer with Mint Eyes: Police! Put your hands where I can see them!!!  

The knife immediately fell from my hand when I made eye contact with the police officer. 

Liam: Ahaha… 

A single tear fell along with it. 

…

I was interrogated at the police station, and I told them every last detail about everything that’s happened. 

Fortunately, no one in the Abbott family died. 

Combined with the undeniable signs of prolonged abuse covering my body, the police concluded there was enough evidence of extenuating circumstances that led to my actions. 

Instead of prison, I was admitted into a psychiatric institution.

…

[ POLICE STATION – HOLDING CELL ] 

Officer with Mint Eyes: I have a son who’s about your age. If you ever leave the hospital, I’d like you to meet him someday.

The officer wore a kind smile, but I shook my head in response. 

Liam: … I’m broken. I’ll never leave the hospital. 

Liam: A normal life is not something a person like me can hope for. 

Because I’d made another “mistake”. 

I hurt others, I’ve killed people — those were indelible sins. 

(… I don’t deserve to wish for anything.) 

The officer’s face contained an unbearable sadness. He placed a hand on my shoulder and looked me in the eyes, 

Officer with Mint Eyes: You’re still a child. Your future is full of happiness waiting for you to find them. 

Officer with Mint Eyes: No matter how painful it gets, however much you suffer… as long as you don't give up hope, someday—

Officer with Mint Eyes: You’ll come to know what real love is.

Liam: Real… love… 

I wanted to ask what he meant by that, but I was taken away before I could. 

Even so, that small fragment of hope he gave me in a moment of despair saved me from wanting to die.

I continued to live… like I was under a curse. 

…

[ PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTION ] 

Blank white walls, uncomfortable examination gowns, painful examinations I couldn’t understand the purpose of.

— I didn’t know when I’d be allowed to leave. 

… Or if I wanted to. 

But then, a certain man appeared before me. 

Victor: You look like a bird with your arms spread wide under the blue sky. But unfortunately, humans don’t have wings. 

I took the hand he offered me. Only because it was there. 

But deep down in my heart… maybe part of me wanted to believe I still had a future. 

Victor: Come — give into the darkness of your wicked heart. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Liam Evans. 

And after I took that hand, I found myself standing in the spotlight—. 

…

[ MANSION IN ACT 1 PROLOGUE ]

Liam: An acquaintance of Will’s? Does she know about us too? 

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05 ┊ The distrustful devil’s secret

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darius vogel promised event 2026 (No.2) his pov 𝜗𝜚 cw — none.

——Darius' POV——

[VOGEL BASE - WAITING ROOM - DAY]

In order to fulfill Kate's wish,

I called the owner of a high-end jewelry store to the base the next day.

Kate: ♪~

Kate hummed a tune in a good mood, and lined before her was an array of jewelry.

Kate: I wanted something to match with you. Thank you for this.

The way she looked so happy was so adorable, my eyes were on her rather than the jewelry.

Kate: How does this look?

Kate held a hair accessory and brooch, fitted with a jewel the same color as my eyes.

(Good, I'd expect nothing less of my mate. It looks like she's fully in my field.)

Just the day before, I had placed a custom order for a collar with the same-colored jewel for her,

so with a beaming smile as I thought how this would fit well, I turned to the shop owner.

Darius: We'll go with that then. Could you prepare it?

Jewelry shop owner: Yes, I will borrow the next room then.

The shop owner stood up from the seat and moved next door, leaving the two of us alone.

Darius: Kate.

As usual, I patted my knees and spread my arms.

When I did, Kate came to sit on my lap, having done so many times before.

(It was worth training her.)

Kate: The owner will come back soon, you know.

Darius: And we can stay like this even then.

She looked somewhat uncertain, but nonetheless didn't look dissatisfied.

Darius: You say I'm clingy, and yet you're not much better, I see.

Kate: Well, I'm happy to cling to the person I like, so…

Seeing her broad smile, I thought about how I should play with my adorable lover until the shop owner returned.

But then I realized a human peeking in through the door, so I wasted no time covering her body with my coat.

Freckled member: …

(Ahh, it's him.)

The foolish human who had ignored my orders and reached out to Kate. Apparently he came over to apologize.

But, I knew what was going on.

When that human had laid his eyes on Kate, who was with me, he had become smitten.

I thought to let it go since his feelings would never be reciprocated anyway, but then he went and crossed the line.

He turned away from my orders in order to make contact with Kate— all so he could try and tell her his feelings.

(He wanted to confess, even if it meant turning his back against the order that I'd kill anyone who tried to make contact with her?)

(Did he actually think I wouldn't notice? He really is a human beyond saving.)

[WHITE]

Figuring this would be a good opportunity to teach him a lesson, I deliberately removed my coat.

[CG - NO CAN DO - DARIUS VOGEL]

And then I rested my head on her body, pressing so close on her, it couldn't be made any more obvious.

Kate: Hehe, hoping to be spoiled?

Kate smiled, oblivious to it all.

[PAN #1]

Darius: That's right, I'm giving you the right to spoil me. Aren't you so happy?

Kate: Yes, very.

The man's eyes were wide with hurt, seeing her return my embrace, but I paid no mind to that as I poured more salt on his wound.

[PAN #2]

Darius: You're mine, isn't that right?

Kate: Of course I am.

Darius: And if some other human said they liked you, what would you do?

Kate: I would turn them down. And if it makes you anxious, I will never see them again.

[PAN #3]

Darius: That's only natural, since you're proving your love.

Kate: That's right. Besides, I've never once thought about being loved by any other person aside from you.

As Kate clearly said the words that crushed the man's fleeting expectations, I signaled with my finger.

Darius: If anyone inferior ends up falling for you, I know exactly what to do.

Kate: —? What's that?

At that moment, the man covered himself with a black cloth sack and drew away.

Darius: …It's a secret. [1]

[BLACK]

There was nobody who knew what fate that man met.

Fin

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NOTES:

[1] There are two words for "secret" in Japanese used in this story: [秘密] (himitsu), which was used when Kate and Darius were talking about the article, while in this very instance Darius uses [内緒] (naisho). Perhaps the main reason they used [秘密] for the article is that [秘密] is generally regarded as a more formal way to say "secret" or confidentiality; for example, an NDA in Japanese is [秘密保持契約] (himitsu hoji keiyaku). And in general things like newspapers or articles are written with more formal language. On the other hand, [内緒] holds a bit more of a casual, playful, intimate, or even cute tone to it. So, Darius was probably trying to be cute, if not a little cheeky? here.

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[judesmoonbeauty]

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CW: Drugging, Restraint, and Distressing Scenes

William: …There are so many of them.

Feeling exasperated, I slumped onto the table, and Ethan, who had brought tea, laughed teasingly.

Ethan: It’s been a while since I’ve seen your appearance so slovenly.

William: The number of Butterflies is so overwhelming, my head is about to split open….

Ethan: It's been a while since I've seen you so genuinely distressed too.

It's been several months since I learned of my father's misdeeds and hid Colin.

The more I investigated, the more the size of the organisation became apparent, reflecting the vast darkness lurking in this country.

William: At this rate, simply exposing the Butterflies' misdeeds will surely result in a cover-up.

William: After all, in this country, the House of Lords also holds the power of the Supreme Court. It's practically impossible to find them guilty at trial.

Ethan: Your law studies certainly have come in handy, haven’t they?

William: Even if I exposed the facility, the House of Lords would just cut off the lizard's tail and push all the blame onto the almshouse.

William: And if we release the letters and ledgers, we'll be branded as conspiracy theorists, and the truth will be buried.

(What if, hypothetically, we killed someone from the Butterfly?)

(Since it's an organised act of barbarism, someone else will simply fill the void left by that person.)

(We can't put a definitive end to their atrocities.)

Those belonging to the Butterfly are people who lust after wealth and power, and casually trample on the freedom of others.

William: What do they fear most...?

In fairy tales, most evil meets a tragic end.

If they had known that ending from the beginning, would they have avoided falling into evil?

(What if we could make them aware that a terrible end awaits them if they commit any more crimes?)

(Could that be a deterrent?)

For example, yes, for example...

What if my father died a gruesome death right in front of them?

(With my power, and if I'm prepared to use it, it's possible.)

(The problem is….)

William: Ethan.

Ethan: Yes, what is it?

(The problem is…..)

(Whether I have that kind of resolve.)

William: ….It’s nothing.

Time passed while I hesitated about what to do.

One day, with a trustworthy guardian in sight and the time to say goodbye to Colin approaching the fast approaching, I played the song Colin had composed on the piano with him.

It was a dazzling moment that made the unforgivable evil and the inescapable darkness rampant in England seem insignificant.

Colin disappeared from the mansion the following day.

[Transitions to Corridor]

William: What do you mean?

Maid: I’m sorry….I’m so sorry.

William: You don't need to apologize. Where is Colin?

William: ?!

Maid: Master William!!

[Transitions to Exterior Burning Building]

I was drugged and lost consciousness. When I woke up, I was lying in front of a burning building.

William: Hmm, guhhh…?

(This is... a gag?)

I bit down on the iron bar secured with a leather belt like a muzzle, and writhed, still restrained.

(This is….the almshouse where Colin was.)

Children’s Voices: [Cough, cough] Let us out…Let us out!!

This can be translated as child" or "children". I opted for children.

Woman’s Voice: Someone! Help! There’s children, there’s children inside!

Frantic screams could be heard from inside, but the police surrounding the facility remained motionless, their backs turned.

(Don’t tell me….)

(That can't be.)

(That can’t be because Colin is about to….)

The tapping of approaching footfall sounded familiar.

Occasionally, he comes to check that I’m behaving myself in the detached annex.

Edward: Everything inside the building will be turned to ashes.

It was my father’s footsteps.

On the arm of my father's bodyguard was Colin, under the influence of the drug, staring into space with an ecstatic expression.

(He was supposed to be free soon.)

William uses the kanji for "tomorrow" here, but "soon" is also allowable. Since earlier in this episode it was already stated Colin was taken the following day (the day he was supposed to leave), I opted to change it to 'soon'. EN translation team may choose to keep it as "tomorrow".

My head was shaking violently.

It was throbbing, and words were raging at the back of my throat.

William: MMMPH, HMMNMMM!!

The command I shouted, “STOP,” had devolved into an inarticulate groan.

My father's noble cause seemed on the verge of being drowned out by the intense ringing in my ears.

Edward: As a noble, I have a responsibility to exterminate the vermin that threaten my country.

Edward: Those who create this drug are acting for the sake of justice.

Edward: It’s quite honorable, the death of a martyr.

The deadly drug disguised as something righteous, closed Colin’s eyelids.

And then, it was never possible for him to play the piano, or be his own master again.

The moment I understood that, the whole of my vision went ablaze with red.

Edward: If you get in my way, you’ll die as a martyr, just like him.

Edward: You're scared of dying, aren't you? I don't want to kill you either...Do you understand?

[Transitions back to the Music Room]

All restraints were removed, and I was hurled onto the floor of the annex of the Rex mansion.

Ethan: Oh, Master William!!!

Turning my head while still lying on the floor, I saw Ethan, pallid and standing in the doorway.

William: …….Don’t come near me.

I commanded as he attempted to rush over.

Ethan frowned, appearing shocked.

William: Get a good night’s rest….We’ll speak again tomorrow.

Ethan: Master William….Hnghh...wait…Master William!

Leaving behind a heart-wrenching cry, Ethan turned on his heel and left as ordered.

I shuffled to my feet, almost dragging myself along.

The piano I had played with Colin last night was bathed in moonlight filtering through the stained glass.

[Flashback]

Colin: Even after I leave here, I'll send you the sheet music. Practice so we can play together the next time we meet, okay? Promise?

William: In that case, how about a cello and piano duet?

[End of Flashback]

William: ……..

It would have been so much easier if I could have just cried and screamed.

But my heart wouldn't allow it.

The cello I'd pulled out so soon after we'd promised to play a duet someday is now leaning against the wall.

I pick it up, nocking the strings, filled with regret, self-loathing, and repentance towards him.

(What was I hesitating about?)

I should have already decided what I wanted to do about the being that oppressed what I cherished.

Why was I trapped by trivial things like ethics and morality?

Unconditional love couldn't possibly make that unpleasant scene disappear.

(Don’t cry.)

(Don’t try to heal from it.)

(If you’re frustrated….If you can’t forgive yourself for hesitating…)

(Then swallow all this rage, grief, and pain, and let it circulate throughout your entire being.)

I pluck the strings, as if tearing apart the constraints clinging to my heart.

Even my own weakness, my hesitation to fall into evil.

(If forgiving evil is the only way to eradicate it—)

(Then I don't care if evil never disappears from this world.)

SNAP!!

The taut string snapped with a scream-like sound, sending a burning pain through my cheek.

William: Haaah…..haaah….

I traced my finger along the cheek where the broken string had grazed me, crimson blood was weeping out.

At that moment, I made up my mind.

(I will become a villain, the one who judges evil as I see fit.)

[Past Records Master List] [Episode III]

Poor Ethan, it really hurt him when Will ordered him out of the room. After all this time of trying not to use his ability on him too.....

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[judesmoonbeauty]

All intellectual property belongs to Cybird. I fan translate for fun. I am not fluent in Japanese, so translations are not 100% accurate. Please expect grammatical errors. Creative liberties are taken. Re-blogs are appreciated, but please do not post my translation elsewhere, claim them as your own, or use them without my permission. Thank you for your support!

SNAP!

The taut string snapped with a scream-like sound, sending a burning pain through my cheek.

William: Haaah…..haaah….

I traced my finger along the cheek where the broken string had grazed me, crimson blood was weeping out.

At that moment, I made up my mind.

My resolve to live as a villain.

[Transitions To An Earlier Period of the Story]

William: What do you want to tell me?

It was my thirteenth birthday.

Ethan, the head butler of the Rex family, widened his eyes slightly at my question.

Ethan: Notice, did you?

William: Yes. You want me to know something.

William: Especially in the last few months, you seemed to be looking for the right timing to tell me.

Ethan: ….No one can hide their desires from you, Master William.

William: Is that a jab at me for urging that maid who wanted to elope the other day?

Ethan: No. It's a jab about how we invited a geopolitics professor to study, but somehow he turned into an adventurer.

William: That couldn't be helped. That's what he wanted.

Ethan: Honestly…….

Since childhood, I've been able to understand the hidden desires of others with remarkable clarity.

"I need money," "I like that man," "I want to know about the unexplored world"…

(When you expose their desires, everyone initially offers excuses and rationalisations.)

Social standing, consideration for loved ones, a moral compass to be good—these held them back.

That's not a bad thing. Not taking risks is a wise way to live.

Freedom is touted as a virtue, but a bottomless terror awaits.

(Whether happiness or unhappiness awaits…..)

(Because you can't blame anyone for the consequences of choices you make of your own free will.)

But occasionally, someone would appear who made a decision that defied common sense and acted accordingly.

As a result, some become poor and are abandoned by their families. But….

(Who can deny a way of life that they themselves don't call unhappiness?)

William: The moment you decide to be free from constraints and act as your own master, that's when you shine the brightest.

William: I want to see as many of those radiances as possible.

Ethan: Yes. I am aware of that….But that’s precisely why…

Ethan: The truth I'm about to show you will surely cause you pain.

William: ….Still, you strongly desire me to know.

William: Tell me, Ethan. The truth.

In the dimly lit library, where only the head butler is allowed to enter, Ethan handed me a bundle of old letters and ledgers.

William: What’s this….?

Ethan: This is evidence of wrongdoing that I have uncovered as the head butler of the Rex family. Specifically, evidence of wrongdoing by your father, Lord Edward.

(Wrongdoing….)

The letters and ledgers were encrypted, but Ethan had already devised a way to decrypt them.

(Political usage of diacetylmorphine….creating a secret manufacturing facility?)

(Records of the trafficking of the bodies of orphans who died from poisoning after exposure to the deadly drug... These are victims who were drugged.)

(Bribery, money laundering... Perverse verdicts. And so on….)

These records were overflowing with malice that made one sick to their stomach the more they deciphered them.

Ethan: These are merely crumbs of the wrongdoings of the organisation run by members of the House of Lords,

The Golden Butterfly.

Ethan: Your father is a pipeline within that organisation, allowing these barbaric acts to spread.

William: I always thought….my father was a philanthropist.

Ethan: His charity work was merely a cover for these activities.

Ethan looked into my eyes with concern.

Ethan: Are you all right….?

William: What do you mean?

Ethan: It's bound to be somewhat shocking to be told that your father is truly a bad person.

Ethan: That's why I was hesitating whether to tell you.

William: Thank you, I’m fine.

Although I was shaken, I forced a smile.

Ethan: You don't have to force a smile.

Ethan cares about me more than anyone else. He always sees right through me.

Even so, I couldn't allow myself to rely on him.

(If I ask for too much, I'll probably... use this power to take away his freedom and make him suffer again.)

I can make people move as I please just by giving orders.

To me, using this innate power was the ultimate evil.

William: First, let's verify the facts. The Golden Butterfly, the drugs, and the illegal facility. I need to see its existence with my own eyes.

After the investigation, it was six months later that I was able to infiltrate the facility.

[Transitions to the Almshouse]

Boy with Bloodshot Eyes: Let go! Gimme some too!!

Boy Rolling on the Ground: Ugh, haah…it hurts, hurts, hurts, hurts….

Facility Staff: Shut up and die already! This is the grave where your bones will rot anyway!

What we witnessed after secretly slipping out of the annex and sneaking into the almshouse was a pungent stench of decay, and a gruesome scene of exploitation.

(How is this…allowed?)

(They haven’t done anything wrong.)

They were simply have-nots.

And for that alone, their freedom was taken away. They were whipped, enslaved to drugs….and then discarded like mere refuse.

All so that those who were haves, could pursue greater wealth and power.

(This…)

(My father…)

Before I could feel anger, I felt nauseous with disgust.

William: Ethan, I'm sorry. I'm stepping outside for a bit…..

Ethan: I can’t leave you alone. I’ll—

William: It's okay. I'll be right back.

I stepped out into the deserted corridor, and that's when it happened.

(...I can hear music...)

It was a bright hum, like a ray of light shining into the darkness where evil reigns.

Drawn by the voice, so out of place in a place like the bottom of hell, I followed it.

And there, a scrawny boy was huddled, hugging his knees and singing, his arms bearing the raw scars of whip lashes.

William: Whose song is that?

Boy: Mine. I have more sounds in my head...But I only have one mouth, so I can't express them.

His eyes were vacant, but the heat of desire he couldn't hide seeped into his subdued voice.

I want to express all the sounds in my head, he means.

William: What’s your name?

Colin: Colin.

William: Do you like music, Colin?

Colin: I don't know. It's just...melodies overflow in my head, and I can't help but sing.

My words sometimes betray my heart that cherishes freedom, and in turn, rob’s someone of their freedom.

That's why, instead of being careful with my words, I loved music, which I could pour out without taking away anyone's freedom.

William: Colin...won't you leave here?

Colin: Leave here…?

William: There's an instrument that can play all the sounds in your head.

It wasn't a sense of duty to set him free, nor a sense of justice to save him from evil...

(I want to hear it. The music he plays freely.)

It was a childish, trivial selfishness.

[Transitions to the Music Room - Annex]

At first, Colin hesitated before the piano.

But after a few days, he sat down at the piano stool as if he had made up his mind—and from then on, he continued to play music like a gushing spring.

Colin: Wow! Is this sheet music? Is this the song I played the other day?!

William: That’s right. These notes correspond to piano notes, so anyone can play the same song.

Colin: So, even songs that require four arms to play can be played by two people?!

William: Yes... I think it's possible to play them by ear.

Colin: Then... then!

William: Hmm?

Colin: If I make sheet music, will you help me play it...?!

The empty days he'd seen in that hellish place were gone.

Colin's eyes were sparkling brightly.

William: …Of course, I’d be delighted.

When he sat at the piano, he was definitely his own master.

I was proud that I had brought him to this place.

[Transitions to the Corridor]

William: Ethan.

Ethan: Yes, Master William?

William: Thank you, for revealing the truth to me.

William: I've made up my mind.

(If the life of someone who shines so beautifully is turned into a hideous death...)

William: I will stop the evil deeds of the Golden Butterfly.

(Though I don't know how yet.)

But that’s what my heart is calling for, what I believe is the right thing for me to do.

[Past Records Master List] {Episode II]

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[cheshireliam]

"The Past Records: William Rex & Liam Evans" Collection Event: Liam Evans

The Cheshire Cat's Indelible Sin — Chapter 1

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MAJOR CONTENT WARNINGS: Child physical and verbal abuse, human (child) trafficking, pedophilia.

I committed a sin that will never be erased. 

…

【 DINING ROOM 】 

Liam: … Thank you for taking care of me till today. 

Distant Relative: Get out already. And don’t you dare show your fade here again. 

Several years had passed since my parents and Jacob died in the fire. 

Ever since I set the mansion on fire that day, it never stopped raining in my heart. 

Whenever I listened to the endless sound of rain, I’d hear a somewhat familiar voice coming from somewhere and do as it told me to. 

By the time I came back to my senses, I’d already made another terrible “mistake”. 

Throwing myself off dangerous heights, smashing things, almost hurting people.

I couldn’t stop those fits-like impulses whenever they acted up.

As a result, my relatives constantly gave up on me and I was moving from household to household. 

Today, I was thrown out… again. 

…

【 CARRIAGE 】 

I don’t want to lose myself again.

I don’t want to hurt people. 

I don’t want to make such “mistakes” again. 

(If I fail this time too, I don’t have anyone else who will take me in.)

Liam: Smile when you greet them later, Liam. 

The other me reflected in the carriage’s window nodded, wearing an expression that said “I know”. 

…

The carriage came to a stop outside a manor located in the outskirts of London. 

Waiting to welcome me were a middle-aged man and woman… and three children. 

(It’s okay. I’m okay.) 

I took a deep breath and walked towards them. 

Their faces lit up with warm smiles the moment they saw me. 

Dan Abbott: Liam! You’re here! We’ve been waiting for you. 

Dan, a distant paternal relative, opened his arms wide and pulled me into a hug. 

Liam: ! I-It’s a pleasure to meet you…! My name is Liam Evans, and I’ll be in your care from today onwards.

Liam: I’ll do anything to be useful, so please take good care of me! 

I bowed deeply to him, and his wife, Aria, gently stroked my back.

Aria: Dan told me everything you've been through. You must've had such a hard life. 

Dan: I’d love for you to think of his place as your own home. 

Liam: T-Thank you very much… 

Their warm welcome nearly brought tears to my eyes, but I swallowed them back and straightened my posture. 

Dan: This is our oldest so,  Ronnie, and our second son, Mick. They’ve been looking forward to meeting you.

Dan: But the one who’s been the most excited is Amelia, our daughter who’s your age. 

Dressed in a bright yellow dress, Amelia stepped forward and held out her hand. 

Amelia: I've always wanted a friend my age! 

Amelia: Nice to meet you, Liam. 

Liam: ! Yeah, nice to meet you too…! 

I shook her outstretched hand. 

(Maybe I can make things work here.) 

I finally arrived at the Abbott family home after being passed from one relative’s household to another. 

Holding onto a small fragile hope that I wouldn't have to go through it again, I stepped through the gates of the manor. 

… And that hope shattered only a few days later. 

…

【 ABBOTT FAMILY MANOR – RANDOM ROOM 】 

Dan: Why isn’t there a single penny left of the Evans’ family inheritance!? 

Liam: !

He grabbed me by the arm and slammed me against a wall, and I crumpled to the floor.

Liam: I– I don’t know! I don’t know anything…! 

Dan: SHUT UP!!! 

*Slap!*

Liam: !!! 

His punched me across the face, sending me sprawling onto the floor again. 

While raking a hand through his hair in frustration, Dan turned and yelled at Aria. 

Dan: We only took him in for the money, and now he’s nothing but a worthless freeloader! 

Clutching my throbbing cheek, I forced myself upright.

Above me, the couple’s voices grew louder as their argument became increasingly heated. 

…

【 ABBOTT FAMILY MANOR – HALLWAY 】 

The Abbotts were originally merchants in the countryside, and then their business began to prosper and they bought themselves this manor. 

But it wasn’t long before things took a turn for the worse. 

They’d planned to rely on the inheritance I supposedly received from my birth family… only to discover that my other relatives who took me in before them had already squandered every last penny of it.

…

【 ABBOTT FAMILY MANOR – RANDOM ROOM 】 

Every time I was taken in by another relative, I witnessed the ugly greed of the adults around me. 

But even though they looked at me with disgust… I was in no position to be picky. 

(There are only so many people who are willing to take in someone who killed his own family.) 

(If they throw me out of here too… I have nowhere else to go.) 

Dan looked down at me condescendingly, his face twisting with irritation. 

Dan: The kid’s got a good-looking face. We could get a good price selling him to some aristocrat who’s into children. 

Liam: ! 

Aria: Oh, how about that baron we spoke with the other day? I’m quite sure he has a hobby of keeping young boys around him for personal entertainment.

Realising their plan to sell me off, I desperately clung to the two of them. 

Liam: I’ll do anything! I promise I’ll be useful! Please… please let me stay…! 

The couple completely ignored my begging and turned to leave the room, but then… 

Amelia: You said you’d do anything? 

Liam: Huh…? 

Amelia suddenly came in and stopped in front of me, then turned to her parents and pleaded innocently. 

Amelia: Father, mother… I’ve been wanting a new “friend”. 

Amelia: A really lively “friend”. 

The colour drained from both their faces, and they exchanged uneasy glances, as though they were afraid of something. 

Amelia: I’ll take care of him myself. Pleaaaasee…? 

I could tell something changed about the air in the room, but I couldn’t figure what was off. 

Dan let out a reluctant sigh. 

Dan: … Fine. But I’m selling him immediately if he hurts you. 

Amelia: Fufu, okay～ 

(Am I… saved…?) 

Still in a daze, I watched as the couple left without so much as taking another glance at me. 

Amelia turned back to me wearing a joyful smile, but hidden behind that smile… was an unmistakable madness. 

Amelia: From today on, you’re my doll. All. Mine. 

That marked the beginning of my living hell. 

[kurishiri]

04 ┊ The distrustful devil’s secret

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[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]

With the conversation from this afternoon on my mind, I waited for Darius, who had gone on a political purging.

(I'll have to ask Darius about it when he comes back.)

As if on cue, the door flew open then, with Darius' return.

Kate: Welcome back, Darius!

Darius: … (￣ヘ￣)

Looking irritated, he took off his coat, which was stained in the blood of another.

And then he hugged me…burying his face in my neck and taking in my scent.

(Which means he's tired…)

When he hugged me upon return without a word, taking in my scent and not letting go until he was satisfied,

that was a signal that Darius was tired.

Kate: Good job today.

I reciprocated his embrace, letting him smell as much as he wanted, and he opened his mouth with his head still in my neck.

Darius: Tell me everything on who you met and what you talked about today.

Kate: Huh?

Darius: Just do it.

I openly talked about the time I was waiting for Darius, but he said nothing in return,

so recalling what was written in the morning paper about "a secret you can't tell your lover", I opened my mouth.

Kate: Darius…you don't have a secret you can't tell your lover, is that right?

Darius: This talk again? It's exactly as I said this morning. What else do you want me to say?

Kate: I mean, I heard that you had doled out an order to not make contact with me, so…

Darius: …Ahh, so that's what you're talking about.

Darius raised his head at last, lifting me up and carrying me to the bed.

Darius: Before we started going out, there were some members who looked up to me that tried to hurt you.

Darius: At that time I had also said not to get involved with you, with the exception of the twins. But…

Darius: I had always hated…that in the end the worst future still came.

Darius sat me on his knee and, while playing with my cheeks, continued with a serious expression.

Darius: So I decided to watch over the members like a hawk, so the same thing doesn't ever happen again.

Darius: That's also why I declared the moment they got involved with you, I'd kill them.

Darius: If I said it like that, I figured no one would dare approach you, unless they were just that much of a fool.

And then his hand slowly let go of my cheeks as he rested his forehead on my chest.

Darius: …I don't want to witness that kind of future, not again.

His tone somewhat faint, I gently wrapped my arms around Darius' head.

(So, it was for me.)

It wasn't that I was being avoided or hated.

The moment I learned that it was simply the distrustful devil's way of protecting me from the worst future,

I felt the deep love he held for me, happiness spreading in my chest.

Kate: But if you had told me before, I wouldn't have misunderstood the situation…

I ran a hand through his soft hair, to which his eyes narrowed in pleasure.

Darius: I wasn't really hiding it from you. I just never had the opportunity to tell you.

Darius: And what about you? Are you really not hiding anything from me?

Darius' fingers touched the shoulder strap of my nightdress, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

Seeing what he was getting at, I mirrored his smile as the other shoulder strap fell loose.

Kate: I am hiding something.

Kate: That being the abundant love I have for you.

His lips stole mine as he pushed me down on the bed.

[BLACK]

Wholeheartedly taking in his love, so sweet and deep I could drown in it, I closed my eyes out of happiness.

——Neutral POV——

[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]

Darius stared at Kate, whose body was bare, and her happy face as she slept.

He picked up the sheets that had fallen and wrapped them around her body.

Darius: …I can't tell if you're really just that simple. I do find that part of you adorable though.

Darius hugged Kate, now wrapped in a bundle of pure white sheets, taking in her scent as a corner of his lips lifted.

[BLACK]

Darius: There's no way I'd put out an order for that alone.

Darius Vogel's "secret" still remained hidden.

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"The Past Records: William Rex & Liam Evans" Collection Event: Liam Evans

Early Heart Send Milestone Clear Bonus — "Memories That Shine"

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【 FAMILY ESTATE: STORAGE ROOM 】 

They locked me in a room used for storage. 

Broken chairs, unfinished drawings, clothes that no longer fit, towers and towers of books. 

I gathered every scrap of fabric I could find, desperately covering myself in them to keep out the cold. 

Outside the sealed windows, a red star shined brightly in the night sky. 

Starving with nothing to eat, I clutched my growling stomach and curled into a ball. 

(It’s okay. I’m sure they’ll forgive me tomorrow.) 

Night after night, I pinned all my hope on a door that I knew would never open, protecting my heart from despair with all my remaining strengh. 

(Just think of fun things. Time always passes by quickly when I do…) 

But no matter how hard I tried, nothing came to mind. Still hoping to distract myself somehow, I reached for one of the books… 

Liam: Wah! 

The pile toppled over, books falling onto me. 

Liam: Ggh~~~! 

The books struck the wounds and bruises hidden underneath my shirt, sending a sharp pain coursing through my body, and tears welled up in my eyes. 

Then I noticed one of the books that had landed in front of me… 

Liam: This is… 

It was tattered and dirty, the title read “The Invisible Young Man”. 

(I remember this was the first play I ever saw.) 

Feeling nostalgic, I flipped open the book. 

As I read, exhaustion got the better of me and I dozed off multiple times, and I dreamt of “those days” every time I did. 

[ Dream ] 

【 FAMILY ESTATE: GATES 】 

My father’s scoldings, my mother’s indifference — in a household that looked like an ordinary wealthy family to outsiders, I endured endless pain and suffering every day. 

If I failed to be the top scorer in a test, my father would burn my back as punishment.

There wasn’t a single day where I wasn’t anxious and scared of making a mistake. 

Somewhere along the way, amidst all of that, I discovered the world of the arts. 

【 THEATRE 】 

Amongst paintings, novels, and other works of art I encountered, I was especially interested in theatre. 

Every so often, my home tutor would tell me in great detail the plays he’d seen. 

I'd never been to a theatre myself, so every story he told only made my imagination run wilder. 

Evans Family Home Tutor: The actors on stage are like the stars in the sky. 

Evans Family Home Tutor: Under the spotlight, anyone can become so dazzling and captivating, you can’t take your eyes off them. 

Evans Family Home Tutor: Even their tears and sweat sparkle like stars. 

…

【 DRAWING ROOM 】 

Liam: The stars… 

My eyes lit up with fascination, and so my tutor made me a promise. 

Evans Family Home Tutor: If you do well on your next test, I’ll suggest to your parents to reward you by taking you to watch a play. 

Liam: ! REALLY!? 

Evans Family Home Tutor: Yes. Let’s give it our best!

All thanks to my tutor for making the suggestion, my parents agreed to take me to the theatre if I got a perfect score on my next test. 

I was so happy I couldn’t contain myself, and devoted all my focus into studying… 

But on the day of the test, I caught a cold and missed just one question— 

Just like that, the promise was off. 

[ Dream End ] 

【 FAMILY ESTATE: STORAGE ROOM 】

Liam: Oh… I fell asleep. 

Rubbing my eyes, I looked back down at the book. 

A nostalgic feeling made the scars on my back suddenly throb with a dull ache. 

Liam: … This really brings back memories. 

It was a story of a young man who set out on a journey to find someone who could see him after he'd become invisible. 

If he could find that someone, he'd be able to return to his own world and finally find happiness. 

The world he travelled through was full of wonders, everything he saw dazzled with breathtaking beauty. 

I remembered how I was so captivated by it as a young child. 

Liam: I wish I could live in that world forever. 

The young man was desperate to return to his own world, but I wanted to stay in that fictional world. 

I didn’t care if I could never leave, or if no one there would see me. 

If anything — I wished no one ever saw me at all. 

(Huh? But if I remember correctly, the story says the man will disappear if he doesn't find someone who can see him.)

(So if I don’t want anyone to see me, does that mean I’ll just disappear too without anyone ever knowing I existed?) 

(Without finding happiness?) 

Liam: ? But I’m already unhappy. 

Liam: And they still let me stay. They punish me because they love me, right?

Feeling sleepy again, I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep. 

The next dream I had was of the day Jacob took me to the theatre. 

[ Dream ] 

【 THEATRE 】

Liam: What if Mother and Father find out…? 

Jacob felt sorry for me after I’d lost my chance to see a play, so he waited for my parents to leave before secretly taking me to the theatre. 

Jacob: It’ll be alright, I’ll handle it somehow if they do. 

Jacob: I’ll just tell them it’s necessary for your next assignment… or come up with another lie. 

Liam: Lying is bad, but… thanks for bringing me here. 

While I was brimming with joy, the lights dimmed and the curtains rose.

And then — I couldn’t take my eyes off the stage. 

Liam: Wow… 

The actors on stage were freer than anyone else — they were having fun, happy, shining so bright, and true to themselves. 

Under the spotlight, just as my tutor had said, they sparkled like stars. 

(I wish I could play a different life like that too.) 

If I could be someone other than “Liam Evans”, what kind of life would I live? 

My mind thought endlessly of the impossible as I watched the actors perform on stage. 

Seeing the wonder in my eyes, Jacob leaned over and whispered,

Jacob: The story’s wonderful, isn’t it? 

I nodded and answered with my eyes still glued to the stage,

Liam: I want to stand up there too someday.

Jacob smiled without saying another word and pulled me into a gentle hug. 

— The corners of his eyes sparkling like twinkling stars. 

[cheshireliam]

Liam Evans Main Story Sequel: Episode 1.5

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【 CLOTHING STORE 】 

My days with Kate were peaceful and full of bliss — but sometimes, chaos came knocking on our door. 

… 

We were at Leadenhall Market when Kate, hiding under a large hat pulled low over her face and a pair of glasses, wrapped a large scarf around my head and tied it securely under my chin. 

Kate: There! Perfect! Now just keep your head down as much as you can, and don’t let anyone recognise you. 

Liam: Okay… sorry. 

Kate: You have nothing to be sorry for. 

Kate: It’s just — right now, all we need to do is figure out how we’re getting out of this. 

Her expression turned serious as she glanced towards the street outside and swallowed hard. 

…

【 SHOPPING STREET 】

Standing next to her, I gulped too — then I took her hand and we exited the shop together. 

The street was crowded to the brim with woman. 

The very second they caught sight of us — their expressions changed. 

Gaudily Dressed Woman: There he is! It’s Liam!!! 

Nearby Women: KYAAAAAAA!!!! 

(! They recognised me!) 

Before I could get over my shock, several familiar women came sprinting towards me. 

Kate stood there at a loss for words until I grabbed her arm and bolted in the opposite direction. 

Liam: RUN!!! 

The reason we’d ended up in this mess was because of a performance I did a few days ago. 

[ Flashback ] 

【 THE SCALA STAGE 】 

Liam: “But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” 

Liam: “It is the east… and Juliet is the sun!” 

A few days ago, I played Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet” at The Scala. 

Thankfully, my performance was met with overwhelming praise, and I’d even made it to the newspaper headlines. 

As a result, the play’s popularity grew rapidly and ticket were completely sold out all the way through the final performance. 

Our play reached a much larger audience than we could ever have hoped for, but… 

[ Flashback End ] 

【 ALLEY 】 

(I never thought it’d lead to this…) 

We ran into a dark alley and Kate stood protectively in front of me to shield me from any passersby. 

Kate: Huff… I can’t believe they were waiting for you outside the shop.

Ever since I made the headlines, crowds of young women who’d never so much as set foot inside a theatre before began flocking to The Scala.

I was glad they came to watch the play, but the big problem was what happened afterwards. 

Instead of heading come once the curtains fell, they’d wait outside the theatre for the actors, and even chased us down on our days off. 

(This isn’t my first time being chased by fans, but…) 

These women only went after the male actors. 

I'd heard stories of actors having dates with their lovers being interrupted, and some incidents that were close to causing them physical harm. 

(I’m grateful they like me, but at this rate, Kate could get hurt because of me.) 

Kate: Here I thought this disguise was flawless… I knew I should've given you a fake beard too. 

Kate: Or maybe a wig too? But maybe it’s also simply impossible to disguise someone this handsome… 

While I stood there overcome with guilt, Kate was busy agonising over our failed disguise and already trying to think of ways to improve it. 

Liam: I’m really sorry. It’s my fault we can’t have a proper, normal date anymore…

Kate: No, it's not. If only I’d prepared the most perfect disguise…!

(… That’s what she’s worried about?) 

In a time like this, Kate still didn't pin the blame on me. 

It wasn't because she could see how guilty I felt, but because it genuinely never occurred to her to blame me to begin with. 

(That part of her is what saves me every time.) 

A rush of affection made me want to grab and kiss her right then and there. 

I gently caressed her cheek, and as though knowing exactly what I wanted, Kate closed her eyes and moved her lips closer to mine. 

Kate: Mm…

She looked so adorable, I wanted to see more. 

My hand slipped beneath the hem of her skirt. 

The moment my hand slowly traced her inner thigh, Kate jolted and smacked my shoulder. 

Kate: Haa… nngh… Liam, we're in public… 

Liam: I know… but you’re so cute, I can’t hold back anymore. 

Deepening the kiss, I reached between her legs and lightly rubbed her sensitive spot with my finger.

The fabric gradually turned moist and warm. 

Kate: N-No, not here…! 

Liam: You don’t want it?

Kate: I-I do, but…! Your method of asking is just not fair…! 

She wrapped her arms tightly around my neck, desperately trying to keep it in. 

She was acting so awfully adorable that I was about to take things up a notch, when… 

Young Woman with Black Hair: I found him!! He’s over here!!! 

Liam • Kate: ! 

The women came rushing into the alley where the two of us were all over each other mere seconds ago.

(I thought we lost them…!) 

Kate: KYAA! 

Without a second thought, I scooped Kate into my arms and took off further down the alleyway. 

Then, with a completely serious expression, she muttered,

Kate: … Maybe if we let them see us doing that, they’ll finally get off our backs.

Liam: You might have a point there… but I don’t want other people seeing how cute you look! 

Kate: W-Well, I don’t want anyone seeing you make that face either! 

She grumbled under her breath while still holding on to me with a sulky pout. 

Kate: … You’re already this handsome, and they saw you looking that sexy… 

My lover’s jealousy made my entire body feel all warm and fuzzy, and I couldn't hide my smile. 

Liam: Don’t worry. I belong to you and only you, Kate. 

Once we finally outran our pursuers, we gazed into each other’s eyes. 

Kate looked slightly embarrassed, but I was happier than words could ever express. 

Liam: I want you to claim every part of me, from my body to my heart and soul, to be yours. 

Liam: And let me do the same to you. 

I pressed a kiss to her cheek, and her face immediately lit up with a beaming smile. 

Liam: Now then, my Juliet. Shall we continue our date? 

Kate giggled and responded with an enthusiastic nod. 

Kate: Yes. Take me anywhere you like, my Romeo. 

After that, we went on with our date like we’d always do, even if it meant being spotted by fans and having to run away again. 

It was an endless cycle, but Kate never stopped smiling through it all, and it had me thinking that perhaps a date like this wasn’t so bad after all. 

…

【 LONDON TOWN 】 

By early evening, my fans seemed to have given up on catching us. 

We were finally able to stroll casually through town like an ordinary couple. 

Kate: Fufu, today was so much fun. 

Holding a bouquet of modern roses in her arms, Kate looked up at me with a radiant smile. 

Kate: What kind of date should we go on tomorrow? 

Hearing her casually talk about her plans for tomorrow made me appreciate the joy in having an ordinary day. 

(Ahh, I’m so happy.) 

I wanted tomorrow to come as soon as possible, yet at the same time, I wished life with her like this would last forever. 

The deeper in love I fell with her, the brighter she seemed to shine… until she was almost too dazzling to look at. 

Kate: Oh right. I believe the next play at The Scala is “A Midsummer Night's Dream”. 

Kate: I’m sure it’ll be another splendid production… 

Liam: Be sure to watch me from the best seat in the theatre. 

Kate: Of course! Whoa— 

Liam: Watch out! 

A person coming around the corner bumped into Kate, knocking her off balance. 

Liam • Kate: Mm. 

I reflexively jumped to catch her, and then our lips met unintentionally. 

???: Hah? 

Still in that accidental kiss, we both turned in the direction of the voice. 

The one who’d bumped into her was actually Jude. 

He clicked his tongue, face twisting with a look of disgust. 

Jude: Tch, the hell’re ya two makin’ out in the middle o' the street? 

Ellis: You bumped into her first, Jude. Though seeing them turn towards us without breaking the kiss was kind of funny. 

We looked at each other again and blinked several times, trying to process the moment. 

The instant our lips parted… neither of us could hold it in any longer, and we burst out laughing together. 

The sound of rain was gone now.

(… But is it really?) 

Tell me.

Do you really believe this happiness will last forever? 

(… Huh?)

I turned around at the sound of the voice seemingly speaking to me, but there was no one else apart from the passersby. 

Kate: Liam, is something wrong? 

Kate gently took my hand and tilted her head worriedly. 

Liam: … It’s nothing. Let’s go home. 

I laced my fingers with hers and we made our way home, chatting about all sorts of silly things. 

As for the sound of rain—. 

[ End. ]

[kurishiri]

03 ┊ The distrustful devil’s secret

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darius vogel promised event 2026 (No.2) his pov 𝜗𝜚 cw — canon-typical violence, implied torture.

——Darius' POV——

[LONDON - ALLEY WAY - DAY]

Blood stained a certain alley in London.

(Ugh, I got blood on me, gross…)

The blood of the purge target I had just cut down splattered on my clothes, and though annoyed I sheathed my cane sword.

Darius: I'll leave the rest to you guys.

Vogel member: Yes, sir. Over here, guys.

The ones who were waiting behind me shuffled out and started to clean up the place.

The human I had killed today was someone who had shared information with Vogel.

That said, he had also shared that information with a different organization, and so he became a purge target…

(But I should've just left this to Ring.)

(If I did, I wouldn't have to deal with such dirty human blood on me, but alas.)

I wiped the blood I could with the handkerchief my subordinate had handed me.

Taking in the smell of that filthy blood made me want to take in Kate's scent.

(I want to go back now, bury my face in her neck and take in as much of Kate's scent as humanly possible.)

But that unbearable desire to take in the scent that made me feel most at ease brought me back.

(…To think the likes of a single mere human could change me this much.)

(If the old me knew this, he'd go nuts.)

It wasn't as though she held some grandiose power or that she was particularly superior.

She was a human like anyone else around, and yet at some point she had become special.

And now, I was driven mad by Kate to the point I couldn't bear to think of a life without her.

(This is all Kate's fault.)

Even so, it was true that I felt more happy than I ever had before,

so while putting all the blame on her, I found myself humming a tune as usual.

Darius: ♪～

Just as I thought back to the time she had so rudely said before that my tone was off,

a few members came up to me all of a sudden.

Tall member: U-uhm, director…!

(I don't recall ever giving him permission to speak…)

I shot an icy glance for a moment, but seeing them go almost deathly pale,

I let out a sigh and gave them a smile.

Darius: Yeees?

Tall member: W-we apologize! But, um, about this afternoon…

They talked about how they had ended up making contact with Kate at the base.

Long-haired member: We didn't talk to her though. But, we ended up making eye contact…

As they fumbled for an explanation in light of their honesty, I gleaned a general idea of what went on.

(Kate was probably the one who reached out to them.)

She didn't know anything, so she probably wouldn't have imagined being left behind upon calling out to them.

However…

Darius: I'm sure I told you to go out since Kate was coming today, did I not?

Darius: I made it clear that not even cleaners would be able to enter…so why were you guys there?

Dumbfounded member: W-we were told by him that we wouldn't run into her if we stayed in the corner of the grounds!

Dumbfounded member: He had said you gave your approval, too, so…

Darius: So? Even if you ended up believing someone else other than me, that doesn't change the fact you broke your promise.

I had an inkling on who the one they mentioned was as I sighed.

Darius: …I've got no need for humans who can't follow their orders, you know.

The members were trembling as they gauged my reaction.

Darius: But since I'm just so kind, I wouldn't dispose of you guys for something like this.

Darius: But…letting you go unscathed wouldn't set such a great example, wouldn't you say?

They had little time to feel relief when I once again unsheathed my blade and pointed at the ground with a full smile.

Darius: So be good and take responsibility, okay? ( ᵔ ᗜ ᵔ )

[BLACK]

The scent of blood only grew more.

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Time and again, I imagined that moment, repeating to myself, "It's too soon for that.”

So….What about now?

[Transitions to Ballroom]

Kate: Will!

Snapped back to reality by the voice calling my name, I saw Kate in my arms, wearing a slightly disgruntled expression.

Kate: What’s wrong? You looked so troubled.

William: I was simply wrestling with a few vexing thoughts about you.

Kate: About me?

I offered only a smile in response to the look on her face that clearly said I want to know, then lifted her by the waist and twirled her around.

Kate: Kyah…pfft… Goodness, Will.

Glancing around, I could feel the curious gazes of the crowd clinging to us.

The throng gathered at the charity ball for the Royal Hospital was not only fascinated by the Earl who briefly made headlines for the murder of Marquis Avarus, and the Tower of London incident.

But also Kate, who was laughing and dancing in his arms.

(Kate is officially known as my partner.)

The lover of the Self-Righteous Monarch, who had sworn to give her life to save mine from a fate of ruin.

Today too, she smiles gleefully at the edge of the abyss.

As for me, who was supposed to meet his destruction without ever forming a loving bond with anyone, I’m reminded of something everyday—

Of the beauty and the terror of the joy of loving one another, which grows with every passing moment.

After the dance ended, something occurred during the buffet party.

Postmaster: Kate…..Is that you?

Kate: …Postmaster? Will, this is postmaster Everly, my former boss.

Everly: M-my apologies, Earl Rex. Please forgive my rudeness in suddenly addressing your partner.

William: Think nothing of it. It’s not as if I’m Kate’s owner.

Kate: It’s been a long time. How have you been?

Everly: Oh, haha...Well, I'm getting by, I suppose.

(Hm, something seems to be troubling him.)

Kate: …..Is something wrong?

Everly: Beg pardon?

Kate: Whenever you look away and stroke your beard like that, it means you’re in a bind. I'm happy to help in anyway I can.

Everly: Haah... Honestly, I sometimes resent Her Majesty for taking you away.

As he explained the situation, it turned out that torrential spring rains had caused landslides, delaying mail coaches from outlying areas.

Deliveries within London were piling up, and to make matters worse, a round of personnel transfers had caused a mass exodus of veteran staff.

Everly: If I could just get someone who knows London as well as you do to help out for even a single day...

Everly: But the sheer volume of work is.….Well, I'll just appreciate the sentiment. Please, forget I said anything.

(…I see.)

I glanced at Kate’s profile. The look of determination I saw there was all the reason I needed to make up my mind.

William: If the volume of mail is the issue, what if I act as a letter carrier for you?

Kate: Come again?!

Everly: L-Lord Rex, I couldn’t possibly ask you to do something like that…!

William: Why not?

William: Delivering people’s feelings is an important work. There’s no need to be modest and call it ‘something like that.’

Kate: ….Will….Delivering the mail!?

Next to the Director, who was blinking in sheer astonishment, Kate’s eyes sparkled with delight.

(......Absolutely adorable.)

(If I get to see that face over and over while making deliveries, that’s reward enough for me.)

True to my desires, my mind had already begun to ponder how I could savor this golden opportunity that had come my way.

(This is an excellent chance. I want to see Kate’s old life with my own eyes too.)

[Transitions to the City of London]

Smiley Woman: Kate, dearest?! Long time, no see!

Smiley Woman: Hold it! Who’s that handsome chap next to you, huh?! Hey, everyone! Kate brought some dreamboat along!

Bellowing Man: She what?! Quick, hold him there. I’m gonna give him a good wallop to see if he’s got any grit!

William: Ahaha, you’re truly loved, aren’t you?

Kate: I’m so sooo sorry!

[Transitions to another Delivery]

Curly-haired Young Man: Miss Kate…?! Wa-Wait for a second….

Curly-haired Young Man: I’d been planning to give this to you if we ever met again.

William: Unfortunately, it seems that accepting gifts from specific clients violates company policy.

Curly-Haired Young Man: Huh? Who’s that?

Kate: My boyfriend! Well then, if you’ll excuse us!

[Transition to Alley]

Kate: That's a huge puddle.….The alley is completely submerged from end to end.

William: What did you used to do in situations like this?

Kate: Unfortunately, it's a dead end up ahead, and there's no way around it.

Kate: It’s a choice between taking a desperate leap, or simply getting my shoes soaked.

Kate: Basically, as long as the mail doesn’t get wet, that’s all that matters.

William: ....I think I understand why you don't break under a little adversity.

William: However, for today….

William: Let us go with a third option.

I shift the mailbag slung over my shoulder to the back and lift Kate up into my arms.

Kate: Will?

William: This way, neither the mail nor you shall get wet.

Kate: You have a point but….

William: In my case, I don’t need to leap. I can just step right over it.

Kate: A-Are you being mean?

William: Not at all? It's just a bit of sophistry to get my own way.

William: ...I just don't want my precious partner to have an unpleasant experience.

Kate: ……

Flustered and at a loss for words, Kate knit her brows in distress, flushing crimson to the tips of her ears.

(She’s so adorable.)

Watching that flustered look on her face has been a hobby of mine for a long time now.

I plant a quick kiss on her lips, and desire begins to seep into the depths of her glistening eyes.

Kate: ….We’re in the middle of a delivery, you know.

William: I am simply a temp acting out of goodwill. It wouldn't hurt to take a break.

As if to tempt her desires, I brought my lips close to hers once more, stopping just short of touching them.

Kate resigned herself to the moment, and wrapped her arms around my neck.

[Transitions To Another Delivery]

And then, just as we were about to deliver the final letter, an incident occurred.

Red-Faced Man: Get the hell outta here!

As soon as he cracked the door open and saw the envelope Kate was holding out, his face flushed vermillion with rage as he bellowed.

Blue-Eyed Woman: Stop it! That letter’s for me!

Red-Faced Man: What good is school for a girl! You’re taking over the family business!!

Blue-Eyed Woman: But I got accepted! So I need to apply for a scholarsh—

Red-Faced Man: SHUT UP!!

A slap across the cheek sent the woman crashing to the floor.

(Ah….)

(So this was your everyday life, back then.)

To deliver people's emotions, she would run all over town, sometimes getting her shoes soaked in muddy water.

In just this one day, I came to understand painfully well just how much she was loved for her work.

And now, I had learned something else, too.

Here is just a glimpse into those days when she was tormented by feelings of helplessness and guilt.

(I wonder what Kate will do now.)

Kate: Um, excuse me.

Her first words came out in a voice that was unexpectedly clear.

Kate: Are you saying you intend to prevent me from delivering this letter to your daughter?

Red-Faced Man: ….Can’t you bloody hear, lady? That’s exactly what I’m sayin’!

Kate: In that case, you would be obstructing the delivery of mail not addressed to yourself.

Kate: That constitutes a criminal offense in violation of the Postal Act.

Red-Faced Man: Hah…?

William: ……..

Kate stared straight at the man.

Deep within her eyes burned a quiet anger and a steely resolve.

Kate: Should I call for the Yard?

Red-Faced Man: T-The bobbies….?!

William: …Pff- Ahaha!

William: I tell you what, I’ll go call for one myself. I'm pretty certain there's a constable on patrol just down the street.

Red-Faced Man: Wait!! Damn it... Hey, don't think I'm letting you off the hook!!

Blue-Eyed Woman: ……[Sniffles]

Kate: Here you go….the letter for you.

The woman, who seemed to have been shoved by her father and tumbled out onto the porch, clutched the envelope to her chest, her eyes brimming with tears.

[Transitions to Tree-Lined Path]

Kate: It’s a good thing we managed to deliver everything in the end.

William: I doubt there are many cases where the handling of mail within a household results in a conviction for violating the Postal Act, though?

Kate: True, buuuut ordinary citizens aren't well-versed in the Postal Law, or its case laws.

Kate: I was so furious…..so I turned that fact to my advantage.

Wearing a mischievous smile, Kate peered proudly into my face.

Kate: I’m perfectly suited for my Self-Righteous Monarch now, aren’t I?

(Indeed.)

William: Yes…Kate.

More today than yesterday; more tomorrow than today.

The love I feel for her is steadily growing within me.

(You, who have become so deeply steeped in this world of darkness….in these days of loving and being loved by me...)

(You are so incredibly precious to me... it’s enough to drive me mad.)

The more we love each other, the more fitting Kate will surely become as the tragic catalyst—my beloved partner—who will bring about the destruction of this Self-Righteous Monarch.

William: As expected of my little robin.

Kate: Hehe, I'm honored by your praise.

Kate giggled happily.

It was as warm as the sunlight filtering through the leaves of the trees.

And I found myself closing my eyes.

I had imagined it countless times.

That moment when her voice, her will, and her life would forever be extinguished.

The immense agony that would overwhelm my heart.

And each time I told myself repeatedly:

It's too soon to despair while embracing her corpse.

(So…what about now?)

(Have I loved you enough to agonise over your loss…?)

Kate: Will!

As I lifted my eyelids at the sound of a voice calling me, sunlight still dappled through the trees.

Kate: We should be heading back soon, or Victor will start to worry.

William: You’re right….

William: Let’s return to where we belong.

The words repeated in my heart will turn into a prayer before long.

Let the final double bar line still be far off.

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Jude: C’mon, on yer belly, lil’ Miss Loon.

Kate: Y-you won’t do something that hurts…right?

Jude: Depends on you, don’t it.

Kate: Hngh, mmmn, ahhh!! (｡>﹏<)

Jude: Quit makin’ weird noises. People are gonna think I’m some kinda scummy pervert violaitin’ a woman at the beach in broad daylight.

The slap of a cold towel made me let out another yelp of pain.

(I can’t believe I’ve gotten this sunburnt….)

The backless one piece swimsuit I was wearing offered my skin zero protection from the harsh sunlight.

Literally, "one piece" is used here. I decided to go with swimsuit since the usual katakana for "dress" is not being used, but "dress" can also be used for "one piece".

Beneath the beach umbrella, Jude placed a wet towel on my sunburnt skin, and looked down at me with a mocking sneer.

Jude: Hah, that’s what’cha for gettin’ carried away.

Kate: And it’s a rare holiday for us too….I’m sorry, Jude. ｡°(°¯᷄◠¯᷅°)°｡

Jude: Ain’t like frolickin’ in the ocean’s the only way to have fun ya know.

Kate: You mean like making rounds to open up new sales channels.......

Jude: Why the hell would we be workin’?

After an exasperated sigh, his voice drifted down to me.

Jude: Oy, look here.

(Hm?)

Jude: Whaddya think these are, hm?

In his hand were two sheets of high-quality paper with gold-foil lettering.

Jude: ….It’s ‘em tickets ya were dyin’ to get yer hands on.

Kate: Wh-what……REALLY?! (ˊᵒ̴̶̷̤ ꇴ ᵒ̴̶̷̤ˋ)

Jude: Snatch ‘em from me, and they’re yers.

The dark clouds that had been hanging over my heart instantly cleared, and everything began to shine.

Kate: Juuude!! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

Jude: Yer bein’ too loud. Shoulda held off a bit longer before showin’ ‘em to ya.

Jude: Ya were all meek an’ dejected just a moment ago.

Jude: Sucha easy woman t’please.

As I threw myself into his arms, Jude held me tight, sunburn and all….

...and I let out another scream of pain.

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02 ┊ The distrustful devil’s secret

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darius vogel promised event 2026 (No.2) 𝜗𝜚 cw — none.

[VOGEL BASE - CORRIDOR - DAY]

Darius: I'll be out for a little, so you be a good girl in the meanwhile, will you?

Kate: Alright, come back safe.

After spending some quality time together in the morning, I went to Vogel's base to help with Darius' work.

But the moment we arrived, he was called on,

which left me with an abundance of free time. I decided to roam around in the base then, but…

(Where is everyone…)

There should have been many members stationed here, but today I couldn't feel a single presence around.

Thus I was walking alone down the quiet hall, when at last I saw a figure.

Tall member: And so…

Long-haired member: For real? Guess his life's as good as gone then.

Dumbfounded member: …Uh, the director will definitely catch on, won't he.

The members, clad in white, were leaning against the wall as they chatted.

(—! I've got to say hi!)

As the floor creaked, the men's heads shot up.

And then they saw me, but—

Tall member: —!

Kate: Huh?

All of a sudden they straightened up, their faces going pale and their lips pursed.

(D-did I do something!?)

I was left shocked from their sudden change in demeanor, causing me to straighten up myself in a panic.

But that only made them go more pale…

Kate: U-umm…are you guys okay?

When I called out to them, the guys dipped their heads in a hurry before leaving in even more of a hurry.

Kate: …What?

I could only stand where I was, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

[BLACK]

And no matter who I ran into, everyone would run away the moment they laid eyes on me.

[VOGEL BASE - CORRIDOR - DAY]

(W-what in the world did I do to be avoided like this…!?)

Everyone in the base acted the same way, and with shoulders drooped I thought back on myself.

(Perhaps it's because I'm going out with Darius,)

(and they find that hard to accept as I'm just a human…or something?)

No matter how much I thought, I couldn't reach any answer, so I started walking with my spirits less than high.

Freckled member: Ah—!

Just then from ahead of me, I saw a familiar member running up to me…

Freckled member: G-good day! I didn't know you were here!

Kate: —! Hello…!

The young man, his face red, had accompanied Darius before on a purge.

(I'm so happy to get called on after being avoided by everyone I met…!)

In contrast to my feeling a bit more light, the man seemed rather nervous as he opened his mouth.

Freckled member: U-uhm! I lik—

Nica: Okay, now, that's enough.

But then Nica and Ring appeared from behind, placing a hand on his shoulder,

which caused the member to bow his head in a panic and leave as though he were running away.

Nica: Close call there, huh, Ring.

Ring: Yeah, Dari wouldn't have liked that.

I whispered, still shocked at having been ran off at—

Kate: Do the Vogel members hate me?

Nica & Ring: —?

The two's faces were blank, so I filled them in on what happened— to which Nica started guffawing.

Nica: AHAHA—! Oh god, you've got it rough, holy—!

Ring: That's too much, Nica…

Kate: This isn't anything to laugh at…I really am troubled here.

Ring, unable to continue looking at me in my current state, scratched his cheek before dropping a shocking truth.

Ring: They're not avoiding you because you did something. It was Dari who ordered it.

Ring: All of Vogel aside from me and Nica are strictly forbidden from making contact with you.

Kate: —!? But why?

Nica: …Ring, weren't you supposed to keep quiet about that from the Spatzi?

Ring: —ah. (O_O)

Kate: Huh?

Ring made a look that said "now I've done it" and Nica, with a hand wrapped around his brother's shoulders,

threw a bright smile my way—

Nica: Bye byeee.

The two turned on their heels at the same time, and they were gone in a blink.

Once again left alone in the hall, I could only stare dazedly down the corridor.

Kate: …Why though?

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[kurishiri]

01 ┊ The distrustful devil’s secret

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darius vogel promised event 2026 (No.2) 𝜗𝜚 cw — breach of privacy, slight suggestiveness.

[PALACE - WAITING ROOM - DAY]

Darius: Mm.

Kate: Here.

One certain morning, I was sitting on Darius' lap and, as usual, I brought food to his mouth.

He would chew while reading the newspaper, and when he finished he would open his mouth again for more.

It was like any other morning to be in a situation akin to feeding a wild animal.

(And now one for me—)

I ate the strawberry I was supposed to give Darius, chewing discreetly so as to not get caught by him, but…

Darius: I can see that.

Kate: ૮₍ ˃ ⤙ ˂ ₎ა

Despite not having looked a single second my way, as if to scold me, Darius grabbed my cheeks and started pulling on them hard.

Darius: Oh, you bad little miss robin, snitching my food away every single time.

Darius: When will that habit of yours die out, I wonder.

He said what he did, but I knew he wasn't actually angry.

Kate: It just seemed so good…and besides, I figured you would forgive me if I did anyway, so…

I knew, too, that when he suddenly plopped his head on my shoulder, his mood would lift in an instant.

Darius: Geez…what a bad girl. Who did you learn that from?

Kate: Hehe, that would be you, Darius.

Darius: I'd never go around stealing people's foods…or, wait, I do steal yours often, so I guess we're even there.

That was enough explanation for him as he opened his mouth again, pressing for more, and with a smile I brought a strawberry to his mouth.

Just then, my eyes made their way to a column written in the corner.

Kate: "Everybody has a secret or two they don't want to reveal to their lover"…

When I saw the word "secret" I asked Darius casually—

Kate: Do you have a secret you can't tell me, Darius?

Darius: I've got a pile of those. But it's not like I'm going out of my way to try and hide them.

Darius: I imagine I'd have no secrets left if you heard every time who I killed, how I killed them, how they're disposed of, things like that.

Kate: Ah, that might be…

I placed an index finger on his lips and shook my head.

He gave me a "see, I told you so" look.

Whenever he delved into such topics, it was usually something that went well beyond what I expected,

so to protect my sanity, too, I mae sure not to ask much about that.

Darius: And what about you? Do you have a secret or two you can't tell me?

Kate: None. I'm always facing you with honesty.

Kate: So, I've neither lies nor secrets on me.

Darius: Is that so…

His gaze searched me, and I looked right back at him as an attempt to prove my innocence.

But then he let out a scornful laugh, letting go of the newspaper and pulling my body closer…

Darius: Well, whatever you may be hiding, I already know.

Darius: Your birth date, birth place, where your relatives live, medical history, the schools you attended, your previous work's acquaintances, your savings…

Kate: Huh…how do you know about all of that?

I was surprised how Darius went into personal information I had never once told him about before in great detail.

Darius: Ahh, and of course I know about your body size too.

His fingers rubbed my breast through my blouse.

Darius: From here…

Kate: W-wai—! —!

I covered my mouth in a panic, but I let go from surprise at my palm being kissed.

At that moment, he made a face that said he was waiting for this before stealing my lips—

Darius: I know how to make you feel good too.

He pushed me down on the sofa as I got carried away from his sweet kisses.

[BLACK]

At this time, I had yet to know of the "secret" he hid…

…one of his deep love.

t. b. c ⸝⸝

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[kyleriell]

Me who thought at least the sequel will have 14-16 chapters and 2 endings:

And delusional enough to hope for third tragic end 🧍‍♂️

On a side note, if they continue releasing every 2 sequels after this we'll get Libra route pretty soon /copium

[kurishiri]

SOIRÉE PROMISED EVENT 𓏲🪽˚. ˖ . ݁ 𝓣he distrustful devil’s secret * the mad love for his mate ˗ˏˋmasterlist´ˎ˗

“ If anyone inferior ends up falling for you, I know exactly what to do. ”

Everybody has a secret or two they don't want to reveal to their lover.

You knew how deep Darius’ love went, but curious about what secrets he held, you still had yet to learn of his mad love for you— his mate.

darius vogel promised event 2026 no.2!

please note that the letter from darius -> kate is a t100 rank reward; i will try to get it, but there isn’t a guarantee.

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╭..‿︵‿︵‧˚₊୨🦢୧‧₊˚︵‿︵‿.. ꒱

┆ ⧽ 01 ੭﹕ the secret his mate is curious about ˚◞♡

┆ ⧽ 02 ੭﹕ the order his mate does not know ˚◞♡

┆ ⧽ 03 ੭﹕ the devil is in love with his mate ˚◞♡

┆ ⧽ 04 ੭﹕ the deep love his mate comes to know ˚◞♡

┆ ⧽ 05 ੭﹕ the mad love for his mate ˚◞♡

┆ ⧽ epilogue ੭﹕ the big, pure white “owl” ˚◞♡

┆ ⧽ letters ੭﹕ ˚◞♡ ( 🍒->🪽, 💍->🪽, 🪽->🕊️ )

..‿︵‿︵‧˚₊୨🦢୧‧₊˚︵‿︵‿.. ꒱

[kurishiri]

👑 2026 JP Elections: Ring Schwartz 💍

✨English subs included✨

🎧 Some lines are voiced!

❕cw: awkwardly translated smut; mdni.

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