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You've Got Some Nerve Trying to Buy Me

Translations may not always capture the exact nuances or tone of the original text. Expect grammatical errors and inaccuracies.

Not proofread.

(Spending an entire day with the winning bidder!?)

Merchant 1: "I see, an auction. That's fair."

Merchant 2: "This is getting quite interesting."

The merchants were all in agreement, and I was the only one panicking.

(W-What should I do!?)

Silvio: "But I don't want money. Bring me what I want the most right now."

Silvio: "Whoever can provide that will win the bid."

(This has turned into a big deal.)

About an hour after the party ended, I was sitting on my bed, holding my head.

The traveling merchants were given a place to stay at the villa, and tonight, I'll also be staying in the guest room.

(The auction is tomorrow night.)

(If I can't prepare what Silvio wants by then, I won't be able to spend his birthday with him.)

(But what does he want the most?)

Emma: "........"

(No use, I need to get some fresh air.)

I was about to leave the room but hesitated at the last moment.

(Yeah, I should at least put on my wig.)

I quietly walked down the hallway and heard a familiar jingling sound approaching from ahead.

(Is that...?)

Silvio: "Hm?"

Just as I thought, it was Silvio and Carlo walking down the hallway.

Silvio: "Where do you think you're going?"

Silvio: "You're not going to run away with your tail between your legs, are you?"

Emma: "No, I was just going to get some fresh air."

Silvio: "Is that so?"

Silvio: "Carlo, you go ahead. I have something to discuss with this female merchant."

Carlo: "Great! You're finally willing to have a proper conversation."

Carlo: "Even about the letters—"

Silvio: "You really want your research funding cut, huh?"

Carlo: "Sorry, sorry, never mind! Take your time!"

Carlo bowed repeatedly as he passed by, then hurried away like a rabbit.

(Letters?)

I was curious about what Carlo was about to say, but more than that, I was excited to see him for the first time in five days.

Emma: "I missed you. Are you okay? I heard you were busy."

Silvio: "Ha! You're talking like you're my fiancée. If you're going to make a move, you'll have to do better than that."

Emma: "What?"

Silvio: "What's with that face? You're a merchant, remember?"

(That's right. Right now, I'm not Emma. I'm just a merchant.)

(Emma is forbidden from approaching the villa, so I have to play the part properly.)

(But why is he trying to keep me away so much?)

(Sure, I'd be a distraction to the negotiations, but I feel there's more to it than just that.)

Silvio: "Looks like you still haven't prepared anything."

Silvio: "Talking big and failing to win me would be so damn funny."

Emma: "Don't worry. There's still time until tomorrow night."

Emma: "I’ll get what you want most and win your birthday."

Before I could finish my sentence, I found myself cornered against the wall.

Emma: "P-Prince Silvio?"

Leaning against the wall, Silvio cut off my escape route and slowly brought his face closer.

(H-He's so close!)

Maybe it was the fact that five days had passed since we saw each other, but my heart was pounding like crazy.

Emma: "T-There are important people here, you know? Are you sure this is okay?"

Silvio: "What, didn't you come here to seduce me?"

As if provoking me, his face drew even closer.

(That's how you want to play it, huh?)

Emma: "Take this!"

I hugged him tightly, and his face immediately turned red.

Silvio: "Don't cling to me, idiot! Let go!"

Emma: "Nuh-uh!"

Silvio: "Ha?"

Emma: "Just as you said, I'm seducing you. I won't let go until you tell me what you want."

Silvio: "This is the worst seduction attempt ever."

Emma: "But you're flustered, so it's working."

Though I tried to appear strong, the moment I felt his heartbeat and body heat, the loneliness I had been holding back overflowed like a dam.

(Of course, I want to know what he wants, but more than that, I just can't bear to let go of him after so long.)

(If I could, I'd stay like this with him forever.)

Silvio: "Geez, that's not the face of someone trying to seduce."

He pulled me away sharply and suddenly lifted my chin.

(Ah…)

As our faces drew closer,

Silvio: "........."

He turned away just before our lips could touch.

Silvio: "You'll never be able to get what I want."

Silvio: "The other merchants might have a slight chance, but for you, it's impossible."

Silvio: "At least, not as you are now."

("Not as I am now?")

Silvio: "Well, do your best."

Silvio: "If you can buy my precious time, that is."

He turned on his heel and walked away. For a brief moment, his profile seemed like he was going through something.

(That expression.)

(Could it be that what he wants is...)

The following night—

As Silvio had declared, the auction to win his birthday was underway.

Merchants and nobles from all over had gathered, filling the venue with an intense, almost oppressive heat of competition.

Amidst this, I participated in the auction as a "merchant," just as I had the day before.

With what he wants most in hand.

Silvio: "Alright, let's see what ya all brought."

Part 1 ╎ Part 2 ╎ Part 3 ╎ Part 4

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Vogel 🪽

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The Reason Jude Smokes…..

I just read chapter 4 of Roger’s Past Records. It’s below the cut. Mind you, this roughly translated, so I didn’t do any major research on the lines or make it sound like Jude because I did this before work. I’m excited because a couple of theories I had feel a bit more validated, and now I have new ones.

Rough summary: Chapter 4 is all about Jude & Roger’s past. Roger doubts his dad’s medical records about Jude’s weak lungs until Ellis brings him to Roger one night while Jude is having a severe asthmatic attack. Trigger? A room filled with cigarette smoke. He gives him meds which knocks him out, and when he wakes up Roger tells him to quit. He doesn’t seem like someone who’d smoke and he isn’t smoking something dangerous enough that isn’t more difficult than usual to break. So, if it’s just for a business relationship…….Jude tells him there’s another reason:

Jude: When I smell cigarettes, I remember that cramped room.

Jude: I couldn't stop coughing from the cigarettes, exhaust fumes, and the humid, pungent air.

A clear hatred appears in Jude's empty eyes.

Jude: ……Whenever I remember it, it makes my insides boil.

Jude: So…..I thought

Jude: Those who have done wrong things, those who are trying to do wrong things

Jude: I won't die until I drag everyone down to hell one by one.

I happened to see Jude on a street corner one night.

Jude was alone, holding a cigarette in his mouth, staring blankly at the waning moon.

The profile of his face looked as if he was giving up on something

Anger and hatred are necessary for Jude to live, and cigarettes are the igniter for that purpose.

I’m already sharpening my knives. Who the fuck hurt my baby???

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Ooooh ikepri lore!

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I kinda noticed that the princes have a dramatic and/or traumatic backstory that, like, tortures them or at least occupy their minds a lot.

AND THEN THERE’S CHEVALIER, who doesn’t give a flying fuck about his childhood and how people see and fear him, and he’s just, “I’m gonna crush all the rebels I’m gonna crush all the enemies I’m doing this for Rhodolite I WILL BE KING.”

All the other princes have interior drama but Chevalier has other people going through the drama over his character lmao

What I’m saying is, I love him so much.

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Why do they blame the king for everything? like, apart from Luke's past because it was all really his fault, with the other princes he didn't do anything special, he was negligent and absent at best and the princes didn't even seem to care about him, it was their mothers who really traumatized them (Annita made the twins almost fight to the death, please) without saying he's innocent, because he's not, but most of their trauma is directly linked to their mothers, no?

Anon I think you answered your own question there. He was absent and negligent. The king should be both a father and a ruler, yet he performed neither of those duties. So why should the princes care about someone that was absent in their lives. Everyone minus Jin and Cheva was practically raised by Sariel.

Yes, most of the princes have some kind of trauma related to their mothers, but most of them were also loved by their mothers too (that includes Licht and Nokto. Yves’ mother loved him before he was even born). Meanwhile, the king was never an active presence in any of their lives. And it’s his absence that allowed the abuse that not only the princes faced, but mothers as well, to continue.

Anon, let me also remind you that the king made no effort to strengthen Rhodolite’s relationship with Obsidian after marrying Yves’ mom, and the Obsidian took advantage of that to break off their relationship with Rhodolite. Over 10 years later, Obsidian invades and the king just sits on his ass, ready to surrender. The man was a decent ruler for only 19% of his term.

He also raped Clavis’ mother, which resulted in Clavis, when all she did was ask the king to spend time with the Queen, who loved him. And she likely killed herself after the Queen’s death because she lost her protection.

Back to Licht and Nokto, their mother loved them both and wanted to raise them together instead of hiding one twin away. But because the king had her raise them in court, the pressure and rumors made her snap and treat them harshly.

Regarding the previous Queen, she loved the king but he didn’t love her. Not exactly a good look for her in the eyes of court.

Addition from caffedrine: Chevalier has said that he hated the previous king.

You know it’s bad when Cheva says that

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Having played both routes for Gilbert, do you think Emma's feelings in the end are genuine or more like Stockholm Syndrome?

TL:DR Gilbert and Emma have a very unhealthy relationship. It should not be idealized or emulated by anyone, healthy or even unhealthy. Strive to be a better person than Gilbert, if not for yourself, then at least for those around you.

So, I went down the rabbit hole of Stockholm Syndrome, which has some very interesting articles, including those that suggest it has a misogynistic basis. Essentially, the concern is that it is a catch-all to silence victims’ voices. What the victims say doesn’t matter, because they’re all delusional, their own thoughts and sense of agency are meaningless because they’re suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. On that note, can anyone name a man who is an example of someone suffering from Stockholm syndrome?

While I do want to give a definite answer on whether or not Emma is suffering from Stockholm syndrome, I worry if the question itself is the right question to ask, and if it ignores Emma’s sense of agency in Gilbert’s route.

One of the reasons I appreciate Gilbert’s version of Emma is that she has a strong sense of agency and the ability to make her own decisions. While she has no choice but to entertain Gilbert as his ‘friend’, she chooses to be genuine, and try to make peace between Rhodolite and Obsidian possible. When she is confronted with being sent into exile or sent to Obsidian as Gilbert’s hostage, Emma decides to confront Gilbert head-on and go to Obsidian. She has a line that it’s not about what he’s promised in the treaty they are finalizing, but one last opportunity to see her ideals through. While in Obsidian, Emma continues to make rational decisions, even though I personally don’t agree with all of them.

On choking: Yes, that was total bullshit for Gilbert/Cybrid. Still, after reading how Emma responded afterward, I don’t think she was traumatized by it (even if she probably should, for her own safety). She appears to still have her own sense of agency and makes rational decisions that I do not necessarily agree with. The feelings of love she has for Gilbert don’t seem to arise from a need to cope with her situation or appeal to Gilbert to keep him from hurting her. Rightly or wrongly, Emma sees their similarities and thinks she understands Gilbert’s motivations. Whether or not you agree with her, whether or not you think Gilbert is worthy of them, I think this Emma's love for Gilbert is genuine.

There is a scene where Emma doesn’t divulge all the information about Obsidian/Gilbert to Chevalier. I think this is not her being hostile towards Rhodolite, but her accepting her role as someone who is on Obsidian’s side and has to safeguard the country first. I don’t think this is a trauma response.

So, overall, I don’t think that Emma is showing signs of Stockholm Syndrome.

That isn’t to say that she and Gilbert are in a healthy relationship.

Gilbert has most of Cybird’s classic yandere traits: He’s possessive of Emma’s time and attention, he gets jealous when she spends too much time with other people, he has been making Michael stalk her since they were teens, and his emotions for her are all twisty. He loves and hates her, he’s repulsed and attracted to her, just to name a few. It's impossible for him to be in a healthy relationship at this point.

Don't you just love the yandere?

A quick note about choking:

It’s never acceptable for your partner to do this to you, or for you to do it to your partner without permission. Even with permission, it should not be done; choking someone has been shown to cause micro seizures in their brain, damaging it. In short, even surviving choking has lasting detrimental effects on the victim’s outcome, some of which may take years to manifest.

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Book of Memories ~ Chevalier and Licht ~ Part 1

As usual, can’t guarantee 100% accuracy on this.

Among the servants in Rhodolite castle, there’s a debate that has been going on for years.

“Who among the 8 princes is the best swordsman?”

The three princes most often mentioned were the three with the most distinguished. 

The popular Leon, whose natural talent blossomed after overcoming his childhood illness and is now always at the frontlines, 

The seasoned brutal beast Chevalier, a renowned genius whose capable of anything,

And recently, Licht, who uses his extraordinary reflexes to hone his swordsmanship.

Maid (1): But did you know? There was a time when Prince Licht hated swords so much that even the mere sight of one drove him mad.

Maid (2): Really? I can’t imagine that at all. How come? 

Maid (1): Who knows? I don’t know why either, but… One time Prince Chevalier came home carrying a bloody Prince Licht. I heard from the head maid at the time that after that, he got over his hatred toward swords…

The maids who were wiping the windows paused.

In their line of sight was the bloody brutal beast dragging a silver-haired prince by the collar—

Maids: EEEEKKKKKK!!!!

--

Licht: Couldn’t you have been a little more considerate… My leg hurts.

In a doctor-less infirmary, Licht bandaged the wound on his leg with a blank look.

Chevalier, who had been leaning against the wall and watching in silence, opens his mouth.

Chevalier: I don’t care. Just give me the information. Why else do you think I brought you back from the enemy base where you had collapsed?

Licht: You were on the move too… That company…was a threat to Nokto.

Chevalier: I was the one who instructed the company to make a move.

Licht: …

Chevalier: I’ve had my eyes on them for a while. Publicly, they're a newly established company, but behind the scenes, they're a large criminal organization that smuggles on globally… They’re an eyesore. Before they could use our country as their headquarters, I used Clown to interfere with the company’s public business. I did not think they would take the bait so quickly…

Licht: Don’t use Nokto as a decoy…

Chevalier: And if that’s what he wanted?

Licht: …

Chevalier: It was convenient for me too. If Clown made a move, you would also make a move in secret. It’s a way to get information without much work, isn't it?

Licht: …I’m getting angry.

Chevalier: Of course, what we’re dealing with is just the appetizer—

Chevalier got off the wall, stood before Licht, and kicked his bandaged leg without hesitation.

Licht: Ow…

Chevalier: I can’t believe you were beaten like this.

A scoff fell over Licht’s head as he crouched.

Licht: There was a child at the base… It was before you arrived…I think he got lost while playing. I let him run off because I didn't want him to see blood…

Chevalier: You got shot while distracted.

Licht: It's just a scratch.

Chevalier: And if it was poisoned? If your leg goes numb and is no longer of use, it’s the same as getting shot.

Licht: I can move…

Chevalier: It would appear so.

Licht: …

Chevalier: …Foolish.

Licht: I know. But I didn’t want him to see blood. Because the trauma never goes away.

Chevalier: Yes…It’s a feeling that only you can understand. I have never experienced trauma.

Licht: Yeah.

Garnet eyes glanced at the sword on the bed.

Licht: It was like living hell… Until you saved me.

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Some of Silvio Ricci’s best quotes

"A heart? I'm a merchant, why would I need one?"

"Looks like there IS another thing that’s just as certain as death and taxes, and that’s people gettin’ stupid at a party." (—Silvio talking about most of the princes)

"…It was a slip of the tongue, okay? ‘Cause your sassy ass was actually cute for once!"

"Do ya know what we call guys like that? We call 'em perverts and stalkers and creepy assholes." (—Silvio to Gilbert)

"(…) you’re usually sassy as hell, but all of a sudden you actually looked kinda cute and charming."

"Okay, look… …It was a joke. Just a joke, okay? And I took it too far."

"…I can’t protect you. I haven’t got the strength to protect you from those assholes. Get it?" (—Silvio to Valerio)

"I mean… ain’t it obvious that I’m always thinkin’ about you, too? You take up so much damn room in my head I can barely cram the other stuff in!"

"Yep. Lucky you, huh? I ain’t interested in marrying any other woman, so I’m gonna give you the throne, too."

"…I don’t want ya to see me looking pathetic."

"As if the spies ain’t bad enough. You’ve got a lot of shitty hobbies." (—Silvio to Gilbert)

"A wicked woman, huh? You’re way too charming and cute for that, damn you."

"If people love you, it makes ‘em more likely to listen to what you have to say, even if the deal brings ‘em to a disadvantage. But I ain’t got that. I’ve never been any good at flattering people. I’m not like Valerio. No one’s ever been weird enough to wanna help me no matter what the cost to them. …The truth is, I always knew there were things that can’t be bought with money. (…) When I was young, I never had anyone. My brothers both knew how to be friendly and cute, so people’d dote on ‘em. But I could never manage it.

"If you don’t get plenty of water into you, you’re never gonna get better. Oh, and someone gave me some fruit. If ya think you can eat it, I guess I can peel it for—" (—Silvio taking care of a sick Emma)

"...They're touching." (—Silvio telling Emma he can feel her breasts against his arm)

"(…) go back to sleep! Rest until sundown! And don’t forget to keep your blanket on!" (—Silvio to a sick Emma)

"I’m pretty fond of that sexy voice of yours, you know. So stop trying to stifle it."

"Eat. (...) I'll shove it into your mouth. (...) You plannin' to starve to death, then?" (—Silvio to Rio)

"You really do have way too much goddamn charm."

"Hey, you look a lot bigger than I remember. You been working out? (…) Good for you. But make one move on my woman and I’ll throw you to the sharks, you hear me?" (—Silvio to Dario)

"(…) I didn’t want it gettin’ scratched up and stuff. I take it with me on some trips as a good luck charm, but other than that, I keep it here all the time. …Ugh, look what ya made me ‘fess up to." (—Silvio talking about a bracelet Emma gave him)

"If it was me, I'd slam my fist straight into your smarmy face. You massacred their people. Why should they let an asshole like you anywhere near the damn service?" (—Silvio talking about the Rhodolitians to Gilbert)

"(…) because it wasn’t just my achievement, I gave my brother an earring made from the gold that was mined there." (—Silvio talking about Valerio)

"Dammit, I know it’d be quicker to just ask her, but I want this to be a surprise." (—Silvio’s thoughts about which fabric to use to make a new dress for Emma)

"Emma has real beautiful skin, y’know. Blue looks amazin’ on her. And she loves the ocean. I’m sure she’ll like the wave pattern on the fabric here. But also… More than anything, she’s real sweet and gentle. And this fabric’ll bring that out perfectly. She gets embarrassed easy, see, and always turns bright red. It’s… Honestly, it’s real cute. I think this shade of red would made her look even cuter when she blushes. And look here. See how it glitters when the light hits it just right? If she wears this, then when we dance—huh?" (—Silvio talking about Emma to rabbit Emma)

"It ain't your style to be visiting me at this hour. Did you fail to find yourself a woman?" (—Silvio to Nokto)

"You’re beautiful, you’ve got a good head on your shoulders, and you have a good personality when ya ain’t bein’ a cheeky brat."

"I don’t even wanna think about the guy I used to be before I met you. That’s how much I’m head over heels." (—Silvio’s thoughts)

"No matter how long I travel the seas, I’m never gonna find anything more beautiful than you."

"Ahh dammit, I love you, I love you!" (—Silvio's thoughts about Emma)

"Just let me give you one kiss! (...) No, I want it now!"

"Are we talkin' about the same guy? The guy with an eye-patch that looks like he rules hell, but in a happy way?" (—Silvio talking about Gilbert)

"I can't believe that I feel this great when my body is sick. No one had ever taken care of me like this before." (—Silvio's thoughts about Emma)

"Aaaaargh! Damn you! When ya say crap like that, I just wanna hold you so bad!"

"Maybe I have been too overprotective. She'll be fine on her own. She doesn't need me to shield her every step of the way. (...) I didn't stop to consider how she would feel and just did whatever I wanted. I need to fix this bad habit of mine." (—Silvio's thoughts)

"You could never love anyone, even though everyone loved you. That's just who you were. ...You were always so damn unfair." (—Silvio's thoughts about Valerio)

"How long is she going to keep blue-balling me for?!" (—Silvio's thoughts)

"The more I have you around, half of me wants to pamper you, and half of me wants to tease you to tears."

"Wrong. She just paid for her own crimes. How is that Valerio's fault?" (—Silvio talking about his mother to Emidio)

"...Ah, there's the cheeky bastard I know. Much better." (—Silvio to Valerio)

"Everybody loves you, they always have! But no one's ever loved me. Not even once. So how the hell am I supposed to know what to do about it?" (—Silvio to Valerio)

"I ain't ever said I didn't want you there! (...) It was tough on me because I DID like you bein' there! 'Cuz it actually felt pretty good bein' with you..."

"Ever since the night I'd seen beneath my mother's mask, I'd started asking myself what I could do to protect Valerio and his mother. But the weapon I was after wasn't a sword—it was money, money I could use to buy people to wield that sword. (...) I'd put that money to good use, and I'd bought plenty of people in the royal court. I'd used fake names so neither the king nor my mother would realize it was me, and I'd hired bodyguards to secretly watch over Valerio and his mother. There was nothing I could do to ever make up for all the bullying I'd done, but I found plenty of ways to protect him." (—Silvio's thoughts)

"Damn. That was close. I'd almost blurted out something ridiculous about her being more beautiful than the ocean, but I managed to swallow the words at the last second." (—Silvio's thoughts)

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I would like to thank CYBIRD for depressing the shit out of me with Jude’s current SE. I was expecting it to be bittersweet, but damn I wasn’t expecting to cry in chapter 2, and the bitter end is PAIN. Oh, I was so pissed. It’s got its hilarious moments too, and super soft moments, but man. Thank god for the epilogue being a little lighter, but even that was bittersweet. Honestly, I think this ties with Dark If for me (SE wise).

Once premium end is cleared, I’ll start translating, but…..here’s one of the “funnier” scenes:

Jude(To a 5 Y/O): Kate’s a masochistic pervert who likes it when it hurts a little.

Anne: What’s a masochistic pervert?

Jude: Anne, that’s not something you need to know yet. 😭🙂‍↕️

Context: Jude & Kate are caring for a 5 y/o kid they meet.

A part from this, my thoughts were confirmed. Jude would make an excellent father.

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Reminiscent Story: Sariel and Chevalier

Key Narration, thoughts, speech

I hurried to the rose garden after the report the guards relayed to me.

The first thing to hit my nose after passing through the garden’s archway was not the smell of roses, but that of sharp iron.

(Haah…He went and made a right show of everything again.) 

Understandably, the guards I came here with were speechless.

The once beautiful roses were now dyed a deep red, and numerous corpses laid all over the ground.

And if you let your eyes wander further past the carnage and into the garden, there you would see a ‘brutal beast’ amidst it all.

Chevalier: “………”

He was clearly that of a different being entirely, as he sat calmly beneath the garden’s gazebo, leisurely reading his book without a single glance to the corpses around him.

But coming across a scene like this was hardly out of the ordinary.

Sariel: “Prince Chevalier, I apologize for the trouble you’ve gone through.”

I lowered my head in a bow, taking responsibility for the failure of the castle’s guards. But Chevalier didn’t look my way. 

(Under no circumstances would an intruder have been able to come into the court so easily were there not a traitor within the castle…)

And there is no feasible reason that a man like Chevalier, someone of untold genius that is born only once in every 1000 years, wouldn’t have already singled out this ‘traitor’.

If he is aware of this, but has decided to ignore it. Then I too will fall in line with his will.

Sariel: “Clean this up at once.”

Guards: “Yes sir!”

The guards that I brought with me began to clean up, all while still unable to keep the fear from their expressions.

Truthfully such behavior towards a prince was rude, but I didn’t feel like reproaching them.

Because Chevalier and people who can look upon a scene of such brutality, are no longer considered normal.

(But—)

~~~~Flashback~~~~

Sariel: “This is the first time we’ve been able to exchange greetings with each other.”

Chevalier: “………”

This inhuman scene reminded me of the day when His Majesty had ordered me to become the prince’s instructor.

Just like he does now, Chevalier silently turned the pages of his book without taking his eyes away from the book.

Sariel: “My name is Sariel Noir.”

Sariel: “His Majesty has already informed me that Your Highness isn’t in need of an instructor.”

Sariel: “However, since I was given this title, I wanted to say hello—-”

Chevalier: “That’s unnecessary.”

This boy, who was a child so much younger than myself, was at this time already perfect in everything he did.

Sariel : “…Even if it’s true, as of now I am your instructor. Which is why I’ll also be setting time aside for you as well, Prince Chevalier.”

Chevalier: “………”

Sariel: “I’ll be troubling you periodically, so I beg your forgiveness.”

Chevalier: “…What a waste of time.”

I already knew from my prior investigation that those words weren’t said out of spite or to be difficult, but were simply the ‘truth’.

Chevalier was, without any doubt, a genius.

Not only has he read through every book available in the court at his young age, but his ability to memorize and recall information was nothing short of monstrous…

As hard as that truth was to believe, it was the reality.

Somewhere in the corner of my mind, I thought that there might be something I could do for him as his instructor.

But in the end—-

Chevalier: “If you have the time to waste on me, spend it on that idiot brother of mine.”

Sariel: “Idiot brother…?”

Chevalier: “The type of information that you specialize in are things suited to daily efficiency. Not focused on one thing but general knowledge that stems from personal experience, correct?”

Sariel: “………”

Chevalier: “ In that case, he’s already shown interest in that sort of thing.”

Chevalier: “He already has an instructor assigned to him, but there will come a limit to how much he will learn from him. In that regard you seem like you’ll be a good match for him.”

Chevalier: “……If you understand then get out. You’re interrupting my reading.”

—-Being ‘instructed’ or anything of the sort was truly meaningless when it came to Chevalier.

From the first meeting, he was able to roughly perceive my personal history and skills, assess the compatibility between people and then appropriately assign them to their duties.

Long before our meeting that day, Chevalier had long since been in possession of great talents. The ‘talents of a king’.”

(And therefore, yet another reason to arouse fear in others…)

~~~~End Flashback~~~

(But as cruel a person he is, he was thinking about his younger brother.)

Every time something like this happens, I always remember that day.

Chevalier concerns himself with only seeking out the logical and rational, so he doesn’t pay much attention to the human emotions or nature however…

(In the case of assassination attempts, it is rare for any of Prince Chevalier’s brothers to be targeted by assassins.)

(It’s almost as though he’s so conspicuous and flashy about the way he does things just to attract the ire of the many people around him.)

(Like he wants to stop other people from sending assassins after them.)

(……Or perhaps I’m overthinking things again.)

Chevalier: “What is it?”

Noticing my gaze, the icy color of Chevalier’s eyes narrowed.

Sariel: “Nothing at all. I was just thinking.”

(Other people seem to fear him as a cruel and merciless beast…)

(But not me…I don’t think he’s scary at all.)

(……Never did even at our first meeting, and never will)

Sariel: “Now then, if you’ll excuse me.”

This time after bowing, I turned to leave.

And as I did, I realized that the book Chevalier had been reading also happened to be the book that Belle mentioned she liked…

And a smile unknowingly came to my face.

What’s both funny and sad is that Cheva has been the same way ever since he was a child. Can you imagine how some people, not knowing how Cheva was, went up to him and tried to do the usual thing when you see a child. You know the “baby” talk thing and talk to them all soft and nice with easy words because they’re children. And then here’s Cheva just looking at them like they’re complete idiots. 

Also the whole thing where Sariel speculates that another reason (small it may be) that he kills so brutally and leaves it almost like a sign for others to see, is so that people get even more angry with him and continue sending HIM the assassins instead of them going after his brothers. 

We all know that with MC he’s a secret soft boy but…secret soft boy for his baby brothers?!? 

Though we already know that no matter what he says he spoils lil bro Clavis. 

Letter to Chevalier

Reminiscent Story: Sariel and the Princes

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Ellis Twilight's Hot Milk Recipe - Dairy Free

First, let me just say that I am not a dairy-free girl, but I love almond milk, and I some commented on a previous post of mine that a dairy-free version would be appreciated. So, here it is! I know there are a plethora of oatmilks and non-dairy substitutes for butter, but I'm not a guru in this field, so please feel free to take this recipe and tweak it to your hearts content. With that being said, lease note that this is according to my taste. Also, this was done with the microwave, you can do it on an oven top, but if I can do it a microwave versus dirtying a pot then I will. I will say that I prefer the honey in this recipe over the sugar, and I will include the dairy ingredients for you to play with.

IkeVil Lore: Early on we learn that Ellis is a bread and butter kind of guy, and he also loves hot milk. In his route, it mentions the recipe includes milk, sugar and butter. I believe another blogger who plays JP mentioned it was honey instead of sugar, which is perfect because it's included in this recipe.

Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: Under 3 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz Unsweetened Almond Milk or (Whole Milk or whatever fat percentage your prefer)

2 tsp Margarine or (Salted Butter)

1 Tbsp Sugar or (Honey)

A Sprinkle of Cinnamon (Optional - Not part of the recipe)

A crack or light dash of Sea Salt (Optional - Not part of the recipe)

Directions (For Microwave Use):

Soften the margarine in a microwavable dish according to the power of your microwave. Mix the sugar in with the margarine an give it a good stir with a spoon until well blended. You may add the salt and cinnamon at this point if you wish. (This helps with making the almond milk more frothy like it would be if you drank this with whole milk.)

Heat up 8 oz of almond milk until it is hot, not lukewarm, hot. Pour in the margarine-honey mixture and stir it in well.

Enjoy!

Notes:

You don't have to melt the butter/margarine in separate dish. You could drop it in the almond milk and he it all up together, but I don't think it tastes as frothy this way.

Initially, I started off with using only 2 teaspoons of honey, but that wasn't enough to mask the nuttiness of the almond, so I quickly doubled that. Same goes with the sugar.

You can add more butter/margarine if you wish, but I'd recommend increasing the almond milk as well so the it doesn't overpower the drink. Additionally, you run the risk of the margarine making the drink taste just plain oily.....that was gross.

I guess you can choose a sweetened almond milk, but it's hard to find one that isn't flavored with vanilla or something like that, and I wanted it to be as close to what would be available during Victorian times, so I chose unsweetened.

The salt was something I decided to add on my own, like literally two small twists from the cracker. I feel like it helps bring everything together much like it does in a chocolate chip cookie.

The cinnamon just gives it that little something extra.

Anyways, this was fun and I already have another IkeVil drink recipe that I want to try courtesy of Liam from Harrison's route.

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Translation

"Do you want to touch my hair?

Sure, go ahead!

Haha, it tickles! By the way, are you satisfied with these cute antics?"

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【QooApp】 5/6 News Article

New Game Announcement from +ONE by Ikemen Series

This is a fan-made translation solely for entertainment purposes. All original content and media used belongs to Cybird, original article by QooApp. Reblogs appreciated.

"Mobius Chord", a new game from "+ONE by Ikemen Series" is set for release in 2024! Voice actors such as Toshiki Masuda, Shunichi Toki, Junya Enoki, and Takuya Eguchi are involved in voicing the characters!

Today on the 5th of June, "+ONE by Ikemen Series", a sub-label of Cybird's popular otome game "Ikemen Series", announced that their third project in collaboration with Kansai TV named "Mobius Chord" (メビウス・コード) will be launched in 2024.

With "Love x Time Leap x Youth" as its theme, Mobius Chord's story is about a group of college friends who formed a band together, forging friendships. However, they unknowingly grew apart from one another. The main protagonist makes use of their ability to time travel and returns to the past, thus gaining a chance to change the future in this story about youth and a love reborn.

Mobius Chord's Characters & Voice Actors

The character designer for this project is Futaba Hazuki, who was previously involved in the character design for "Touken Ranbu". The project features 11 characters, and will also be model and actor Takumi Momose's first time taking on the role of a voice actor.

• Lit

Kei Midoh (CV: Toshiki Masuda), Reiya Sanjo (CV: Shunichi Toki), Hijiri Fujishiro (CV: Junya Enoki), Haru Takamatsu (CV: Takuya Eguchi).

• Sublime

Sui Kugiyama (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara), Minato Shina (CV: Kakeru Hatano), Soma Kuga (CV: Ryohei Kimura), Yuhi Kakihara (CV: Yuki Kaji).

• Other Related Characters

Takara Kamina (CV: Hikaru Makishima), Go Miyamoto (CV: Takehito Koyasu), Riku Suzuno (CV: Takumi Momose).

Game System Requirements

Title: Mobius Chord (メビウス・コード)

Launch Date: Planned for 2024 Release

Genre: Visual Novel Otome Game

Platforms: iOS/Android

Price: Free (Includes In-App Purchases)

Want to socialise with other players in the +ONE fan community? Join the unofficial community Discord server for +ONE by Ikemen Series!

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Ikemen Villains Wedding Campaign (LINE) Translated

I swear to Liam

I'm so happy that you chose me, I feel like I'm going crazy. I'll erase everything that makes you unhappy, and give you anything you want.

So, let's love each other until the day we stop breathing.

I swear to Harrison

You must really love me to swear eternity to such a liar. Well, your judgment isn't so bad, is it?

Because I was thinking of choosing you too. Maybe I'm actually in love with you.

I swear to Victor

You have a great eye for choosing me! You are truly my Komadori (little robin).

Now that you have chosen me, I must respond to your love and sincerity. Are you ready to be loved by a man who devotes himself to evil with all his evil?

I swear to Ellis

...Do you like me?

...Hmm, same here. I like you too.

I think I can make you even happier. Be happy with me. Then maybe you'll find eternity.

I swear to Jude

What, forever? You mean you'll follow me until I die? Your crisis management skills are gone.

Whatever. If that's what you're planning, I'll work you to death. I won't let you escape until the very end, so please serve me to the best of your ability.

I swear to Roger

Forever, you say. Is it okay to make a promise like that so easily?

So from now on, your fate is to have me toy with you and make you cry forever.

Haha, I'm not going to let you take it back. I've decided that from now on, I'll take everything from you.

I swear to Alphonse

You're crazy to think you'd stay with me forever, you know? I like the fact that you make foolish choices even though you don't trust me at all.

I guess it can't be helped. Let's just have fun and be together until we both change our minds.

I swear to Elbert

Thank you. I wanted you to choose me. I want your eternity to be mine. I love you too. I love you so much that I want to swallow you all and become one with you. I'll never let you go...forever.

I swear to William

You're a brave robin, swearing eternity to me.

Thank you. I'm glad you had the will to promise me. I love you, too.

Let's live life to the fullest, until the final line comes to take us.

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Ikemen Villains: Wedding Lily Parts ①〜④ card quote translations 💍

translations may not be 100% accurate, or may have some creative liberties. Please reblog, not repost!

Alfons: “…If you so wish, I will make your life more crazy.”

Roger: “…You are the best woman, and I won’t ever find someone better than you.”

Victor: “With these hands stained with blood, I’ll protect you from any calamity that may come our way.”

Ellis: “Until the day we are both the happiest in our lives, I swear we will love each other.”

Liam: “You look really good — so pretty that I want to push you down right now.”

William: “I never could have seen the day come when someone would become so irreplaceable to me.”

Elbert: “I want to be by your side. Forever, until death do us part.”

Harrison: “There’s no way we can go back now. So, accept your fate.”

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Drunk event (William)

First of all… hooray! This is what I expected from William from the very beginning. A real villain! So, deep down he is exactly like that, and I wasn't misjudged him. It's nice to be right once in the while…

The story starts with Kate talking to Liam and Roger in the lounge.

There was no one there except Liam and Roger, so Liam was probably talking about everyone else… Oh, you like to gossip, don't you, sweet kitten?

Kate recalls that she had never seen William drunk. Roger teases her that she is very naughty, wanting her lover to lose control, but she denies it.

Yeah-yeah, she is very greedy. Everything related to him belongs to her.

And the kind doctor (even the combination of these words sounds weird) decided to help. He gave her a bottle, presumably with very strong alcohol.

She returned to Will's room and honestly said what she wanted. And he agreed with one condition.

You've been warned, girl! He didn't say it, but it definitely was a warning…

When he was intoxicated…

I have a feeling this girl have a thing for drunk men… I've heard that when you get drunk, everyone seems much prettier to you (I haven't noticed). But she thinks drunk people are attractive… I always thought they were weird. They say strange things and act clumsily…

And when he noticed she was looking at him, he gave her an order...

Silly, you don't have to order, I'll be happy to do it…

And his orders became more and more audacious. She tried to protest, but he insisted on full obedience...

In the morning, she is completely exhausted. Will innocently asks

Weakling! She doesn't deserve you!

Ok. It was something! If you think about it, it's even worse than what Alfie is doing. Alfie, at least, gives her an idea, and she does the rest. Will, on the other hand, is completely in control of her every action. It's like she's his doll. Hmmm…. An interesting thought…

But I like it. Seriously. He's extremely attractive when he does what he wants. And, as I said at the beginning, this is exactly what I expected from him. A very bad boy… Rrrrrr

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