#azelle talking

[azelle-intermisson]

in honor of dungeon meshi anime coming out i wanted to post one of my favorite laios moments i love this freak so much

[azellemybeloved]

these are wicked fabrications

fat guy who thinks you're really cute

tumblr user azelle-intermission: **growls really hard**

me: its ok theyre just jealous babe...

azelle-intermission: i know al, i know

[keithsandwich]

Warning: Astrological rant on some of the new princes below

Enabled by @lorei-writes and @yarnnerdally

Disclaimer: I'm talking about the symbolisms of sun signs as something absolute because they're fictional characters. Real human beings are more complex than this and you are not your sun sign alone. Also notice that assuming the sun signs were intentionally chosen for the characters, it means they carry it somehow - in their personalities, and/or stories, and/or symbols.

1 - Matthias

Laws is a subject that belongs to the upper spheres. There is a hierarchy of planets -- the ones that deal with more physical, day-to-day subjects, and the ones that take care of some deeper stuff, such as philosophy, religion, and... Laws.

In Astrology, you have Jupiter to create the laws, and Saturn to apply them.

Saturn is inexorable. It does what needs to be done, and it punishes who needs to be punished. It doesn't matter if the person is a peasant or a king. This is why this quote of Matthias sounds VERY Saturnine to me. Like death, laws should befall everyone (ideally at least).

Another thing about Saturn is that it is cold and dry, and rules invernal signs -- Capricorn and Aquarius. Naturally, it rules over cold, dry and snowy places too, like, you know, Achroite. Another sign Saturn finds joy in by Exaltation is Libra -- symbolized by escales, and again, Achroite's crest.

Now, Mercury-ruled Virgo... Owl is a mercurial animal, so points on that. Virgo is a very dutiful sign that needs to bring order to chaos too, but it's still a Mutable sign of Mercury, which means skepticism.

Even wearing the clothes of an Earth sign, Mercury is always Mercury, and Mercury will never admit there's only one truth. There are countless truths, countless paths, countless overcomes spinning incessantly inside its head. And Mutable signs deal with the world changing around them, being Virgo the one that have to face one of the most crucial changes there is: Summer becoming Autumn. This is why Virgo is constantly anxious. They know harsher times approach, and they have to save provisions to go through it.

Basically, Virgo thinks way too much, acts more towards organization and taking care of the tiniest, littlest details, and being Mercury one of the lowest spheres, its realm is practical and realistic. I don't see much space to believe in something with an almost religious fervour, like Matthias apparently does with laws (btw Mercury is VERY opposite to Jupiter). Soulmates? Even less.

Methinks Matthias seems more like a Libra. Saturn in the realm of Venus, that carries something idealistic in itself (although less than Jupiter) and dreams of love.

2. Azel

*sighs*

Where shall I start? As I said above, Mercury can be seem as the opposite of Jupiter. While Mercury is realistic, skeptical, detail-oriented, etc., Jupiter is idealistic, a huge believer, that focus on the big picture and can't mind the details.

Ultimately, Jupiter is about faith. And Jupiter manifests in two signs: Sagittarius and Pisces. Here I'm gonna focus on Sagittarius.

Sagittarius, like Virgo, is Mutable -- a double-bodied sign represented by a centaur, half man, half horse. Half benevolent, optimistic, lenient, wise. A man that looks to the stars seeking the truth and is guided by his ideals and faith. But also half ruthless, harsh, proud, imprudent. A belligerent and self-indulgent beast that looks at its own ambitions. I feel that some tend to remember Sagittarius only for its adventurous spirit and good mood, but this sign IS double-bodied and originally feared for its brutal nature.

Oh, and Sagittarius is brutally honest as well. Always beware when you ask their opinions if you're not ready for certain answers.

Well, other than this, Sagittarius is the eternal search for the truth beyond mundane matters. And it involves religions and gods and divination and mystical, esoteric stuff, and all that jazz. Sagittarius is also the foreigner and either the new horizons it opens OR the "mysteries" it beholds. Sagittarius can be seen in the... ahn... "Arabian Nights" Days trope (sorry).

So you have Azel, the God prince, with his horse unicorn crest, his mystical motifs, his "arabian nights" days kingdom, his two-faced personality, AND HE'S NOT A SAGITTARIUS.

And there's no Sagittarius prince*, really, I don't understand why he couldn't be one and have his birthday like, one month later. But okay.

So, he's a Scorpio. A F I X E D, very stable sign of Mars that is related to everything that punctures, cuts, penetrates the skin and poison. Scorpio hides itself behind a shell and hates being exposed/vulnerable. It means they can hide their true nature, but there's a difference between being reserved and two-faced. It's also a sign that does search for hidden meanings, but not out of belief or faith. It's a more strategic sign, and belligerent too, but not in a straight, plain sighted way. It's a nocturnal sign, it acts when no one is looking. Funny thing too, the Moon (Tanzanite's symbol) is not in a good place when in Scorpio.

I can see one thing or two in what I know so far or speculate about Azel, but when it comes to symbols and themes, I still think Sagittarius would fit him better.

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I won't talk about Kagari because he's the one I know less about, I just think it's funny that he's so fiery when Aquarius is cold by nature.

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*It can be argued that Gilbert is a Sagittarius because many sources will tell you Sun enters Capricorn 12/22, but this is not 100% precise. Depending on the year, Sun can perfectly be in Capricorn in 12/21. And looking at Gilbert's demeanour and symbols, Obsidian and all, to me he's a Capricorn through and through. Ofc I can be wrong, this post is all about me being wrong in my assumptions lol But since him being a Capricorn is a real possibility, I'm sticking to it.

[me-thal]

Trick or treat >:3

Giving you treats 🍬🍬🍬🍭🍭🍭🧁🍬🍬🧁🍭🍭🍭🍬 :>

[warpaway]

🎨

(and, if you’re up for it, how the other two would draw her, since all three know her)

am i really so bad for you to make that face every time you see me?

// soren and azelle respectively!

[solacedeer]

blah blah blah im licht i love talking and making azel leave the screen

[thracia777]

Prologue - Conversation between Azelle and Sigurd

[mayordeas-clone]

the fire emblem: genealogy of the holy war experience so far

[sbnkalny]

Do that so i kept them but somehow i also NEED a shower so can we start to inflate your weather Balloon. slowly open the gate, Azel! now i control mankind's Future!

[themeowingfox]

Hindsight 20/20: An alternative take on this would be irl counterparts of them

In which they're just... real animals.

Pikavee as a fluffy breed of cat, Lief as a rabbit, Fenninkou as a... uhh. Unsure if she'd be a puppy or a kitten here

Well Rue would be a fox, Vurunne would be a fox kit, and Hazel would be a raccoon dog.

🪞 the cast if they were in the real world

That would be.

Bad.

On a number of levels.

Because. Pikavee.

Oh god, Pikavee...

[azelle-intermisson]

i need a furry boyfriend so i can put a pic of his fursona in a heart locket

[shatcey]

Victor theories. Contradictions and links

This is probably the last part of my theories about Vivi before his route came out. Most likely, they have nothing to do with reality, which we will see pretty soon. I will kill someone if Cybird release someone from Vogel first. Do you hear that, Cybird? I'll buy tamagotchi and kill it!!!!! You don't want that, do you? Poor defenseless little creature…

When I read other theories and events about Vivi, I had some thoughts, but I haven't finished them, haven't put them together, and… I think it's finally time to do it properly.

I should probably add warnings. I'm mentioning the details of Alfons and Harrison's routes. And also provide fragments of events that had not yet been in the EN game (only in JP). And… a bit about Azel's route (but I'm warning you about this, and you can easily skip to the next part without reading).

There were many events with Vivi. I made a list when started preparing for this post… Not all of them contain anything that I can use within the described boundaries, but they all provide few or many hints. So… it took some time to check. I hope I didn't miss anything.

If so… remind me, and I'll make one more "last post"… it becomes an endless story.

His personality

@maladaptivedaydreamsx assumed that Victor isn't his real name, but was given to him because of Queen. I thought about that as well. As I mentioned here, Victor thinks of himself in quotation marks, as if it's not his real name, but a role he's playing. And that actually sounds pretty fitting. On the surface, he's a cheerful and positive, with a sweet, mama-type vibe. But when we read the stories from his perspective, he feels completely different. Very dark and even scary. His thoughts show how much he notices and thinks before making any decisions, how much of a calculating bastard he really is (lovingly). But is his cheerful side a role he's playing? Or is it just part of his personality? From the Bond story "The Other Side"

and kiss event...

Victor insists that this is just a part of him. And I'm inclined to believe.

There is a theory that Victor is actually immortal. @.reccyls mentioned this here last time. And this theory is possible. Not only because Victor is so determined to treat all the members of Crown and Kate like children. But also because of this Willy's remark from the 1st Victor's birthday

There are two possibilities that Willy could be hinting at.

The first… Vivi is a god. The God of death.

But… this may have a different meaning. Vivi is very closed to God or any other immortal being. Vivi often talks about death as a living creature. Perhaps the fact that he is a "constant companion of death" makes him a kind of expert in this matter.

And that's why I tend to think that the second option is closer to the truth. It's from the very beginning of the same 1st birthday.

Yes, Harry often says that Victor lies a lot, but I don't think that applies to this situation. The wording is very strange. He doesn't seem happy about this fact. Like… "I wish I had more time". Maybe it's just me.

Oh, I forgot about another option. Vivi could have been a god, but now he's a human. This explains why he's so annoyed by the fact that he needs to sleep. Hmmm… I like that option.

If assumed he's a very old and powerful being… who, despite this, has not lost interest in life as such and can still find joy in it (reminds of someone, right?). How did the Queen manage to get him as her aid? A contract? We have another Black butler?

And if everyone thinks of him as a very strong person, then no one will ever assume that he needs anything. No one ever considers him human. This thought crossed my mind when I talked about the Mirror event, but I decided not to voice it. But… what the hell… this is the last post, where else should I talk about it?

It was the same with Azel (if you haven't read his route and don't want spoilers, skip right to the next point). People didn't see him as a human being, they only asked for help, advice, and so on… In their eyes, he was only giving, after all, he is God. But… this is a rather selfish way of thinking. Even if a person seems completely independent and strong, and… perfect… this doesn't mean that he has nothing to wish. I can easily imagine Vivi in this concept. And that explains why he was so surprised when Kate said she liked helping him or taking care of him. This has never happened before.

But he doesn't have to be an immortal being for people to consider him inhuman. He succeeds in everything he does, and people may think that he doesn't need anyone's help.

His contradictions

Kate described him very accurately at a Drunk event, translated by @.reccyls.

I would also add that he takes care of the garden and himself (see how his hair is… it's a lot of work, you know) and it looks like he's sleeping normally. My baby Ally has dark circles under her eyes due to lack of sleep. But Vivi… there is no such thing. So… Yes, he really seems like the perfect person.

But behind every great accomplishment is a lot of hard work. We don't know what it is… he just has a habit of using every second of his life to the fullest, or… a kind of magic. But he really does a lot, and… I can understand why he wants to… relax sometimes. He can't admit it for some reason (pride or some restrictions) but he wants to anyway. And at the same Drunken event, he tricked Kate into putting his head in her lap and hugging her. As if he needed a reason for that. It feels like he's constantly preventing himself from doing what he wants to do. At the very end of Butler's event ("Your Hand, My Lady" translated by @.reccyls) Willy hints at this...

He's happy because Victor is FINALLY doing what he wants to do.

I got the impression that curse of the boys is a sick joke of fate. It is contrary to their true nature. Like a absolutely honest and straightforward Harrison have to lie because his curse forces him to do so. Or Ally, who wanted only one thing in life... to be remembered, and the curse did not allow him to got this. So I see the same contradiction in Victor's behavior… is his curse. He is literally obsessed with the idea of freedom. And the way he lives makes it seem like he's not free at all. And his desire to get something for himself sometimes is like getting some fresh air before he finds himself back in the dusty tunnels… He literally doesn't do ANYTHING for himself, he doesn't even ask others for anything. This is from the 2nd Cristmas event, translated by @.reccyls.

And this is from bond's story "About Freedom"

Despite the fact, he joked afterwards that he is as free as the wind. In this phrase, he said "I", not "you" or "people" in general. I'm sorry, Vivi, but I don't believe you're free. In fact, you've probably never been. That's why you dream about it. And it's a little sad.

Connections with the Queen

The bond between Vivi and the Queen is very strong and mysterious. He is absolutely devoted to her and literally does everything she says. But how long has he been doing this? Why does he feel like he belongs to her? As he told William at the very end of Butler event ("Your Hand, My Lady" translated by @.reccyls.

The first thing that comes to mind is the Black Butler. Sebas demonstrates absolute dedication without asking questions. And he is a demon who is devoted to man. Actually Vivi said at the first Christmas event (Wreck the halls) that he had made a deal with death…

Perhaps it has something to do with the Queen. I'm not saying that the Queen is the Death (we never know for sure), but the way he's devoted to her, and the way he convinced that the connection with death is not so easy to break, seems somehow similar. Indestructible.

@.velisle has posted a really huge post with facts and theories about Vivi… I added my thoughts here. There was a theory… That's the kid Victor talked about at the Secrets event…

...In fact, he is.

But there are two things that prevent me from thinking that way. The first… he doesn't know if the Queen could make them smiles. If he was that kid, he would know that.

And the second. If we assume that he is not a vampire or another magical creature that lives exceptionally long (or endless), then it is quite difficult to imagine. The calculation is simple. The game takes place around 1890. And the queen begins to rule in 1837. More than 50 years have passed since. And Victor looks like he's 40 at the most. So… He's NOT that kid, but… it could have been his parent or… an older sibling. Or… even someone related to Kate. I wouldn't be surprised if the developers link them so tightly.

@rou-luxe assumed that Victor made a promise to the Queen many years ago and continue fulfill it. It seems very correct, but at the same time not quite. No matter how much you like sticking to your promise, at some point you will feel tired or pressured to keep it. But here… he does it willingly, even with joy. So my idea… he is very grateful to the Queen. As if she had saved his life or given him a new life that he wouldn't have been able to get otherwise. This brings me back to my previous thought. That the Queen is not really human. But she is… at least the real Queen Victoria, who lived and died (which makes her a normal person). If it's just gratitude, then what exactly did she do for him to get him for a lifetime? This is… THE question!

Connections with Crown boys

We know that Vivi and Willy immediately clicked on the common desire to free people. The way we were shown Vivi's cursed ability (as I mentioned in a previous theory post) is somewhat similar to Willy's. I'll just add this part from the 1st birthday story.

We will not talk about that this is technically impossible to strangle yourself. Don't try to prove me wrong, check on Google.

The fact remains… Vivi orders the man to die or Death to take him away. But for some reason, his victim feels happy to follow this order.

It doesn't matter how, but the cursed ability of both of them (Victor and William) deprive a person of freedom. So… no wonder they understand each other so well, they literally went through the same struggles.

I don't think Vivi is particularly kind to Harry just because of his reaction (which is always so good). But also because he feels a little guilty about the death of Harry's father. He did not predict, did not find out, did not fix the problem in time. Yes, Vivi claims that he is not a kind, but rather an evil person, but he is a good teammate, he respects and helps all his partners. And he and Marco had a good team… From a distance, completely ignoring each other… but in the end, they really help each other a lot. So Vivi may feel guilty for missing something.

I didn't notice any special treatment for anyone else at the Crown. Well… Kate is an exception. But I would like to talk about her separately.

Connections with Kate

First the facts. Victor dragged Kate to the Crown because he thought it would help the boys. From his 1st birthday.

He said (will say) the same thing in the 1st anniversary (my summary). He thought she would change something. What does he think needs to be changed? He used a rather interesting phrase in 1st birthday...

Usually, when he said something like that, it's "succumb to your wickedness". Vivi often say that when he sends the boys to work. Did he assume that Kate would help them become better at their work? Is it related to work at all? Maybe about their course? Maybe it's about understanding themselves better? Or… about something completely different? But I tend to think he was looking for a way to combine them together.

They're all pretty strong and independent, they don't have much in common, they literally split into several groups, and he wanted to find a reason to unite them into one team. It's a very noble cause. He would probably reject such an idea as not fitting his wicked nature. Why do my favorite boys try to argue with me when I say good things about them? They're so weird.

But there's something he doesn't want her to know. Again from the 1st birthday...

It feels like he's afraid. It feels like he's been through something and doesn't want to make the same mistake again. Or he's constantly fighting… probably with his own curse… which forces him to do something to her (remember that his curse contradicts his essence). Vivi says something about it at the 1st Christmas event. This darkness demands that he stains her and whisks her away (I wrote about it here).

But his expectations of Kate really came true. She really brought change. And she even changed him. This is from his 2nd birthday story translated by @.reccyls.

It already looks like we're in the middle of his route. He feels that he is becoming less like an observer, he feels that he wants more for himself.

And now my assumptions, which, in fact, are based on nothing at all

The only thing we can be sure about is a kiss on the forehead. It was mentioned twice (I talked about it at the kiss event). The fact that Kate mentioned it twice means that developers are most likely to use it on one of the main routes. It could be Darius or someone we don't know about yet, but I think… that it's Victor. And it's not just his reaction to that kiss that makes me think so. But the DARK IF event.

I know it's an alternate world, but… the essence of the characters is the same, and it's quite interesting to imagine his main route through the prism of this event. Vivi's story hasn't been released yet, but in the second part of the event, there was a story for 95k points, and it's gorgeous. Translated by @.reccyls.

And this part is from a letter from this event. Not quite, but let's put it this way. Translated by @.reccyls.

The one and only. The soulmates. Actually, this theme is very strong at this event, and maybe I shouldn't even focus on it. But… for some reason, this concept seems very fitting for Vivi. The Vivi we know from Victorian London. And I really like to see this theme on at least one route in this game. Why not on Victor's, right?

So… my theory… Victor and Kate met when Kate was still a child. We haven't determined whether Victor is human or not, so I won't talk about him, but Kate was a child and witnessed something very bad. Something that could easily break the psyche for life. Victor solved the problem and kissed her on the forehead… and that's literally the only thing she remembers. It was probably just a short meeting, but for some reason they both remembered it. And now… after all these years, they meet again because they are destined to be together… I got goosebumps.

I think we should expect a second Tamamo route. With the "I want to be your friend so you won't be alone". They will work together, but this time she will help him with his work, and someone from his past will appear. Don't tell me he was a king as well… Thatever. And… so the hot scene will only be after the last avatar challenge (or even only in the epilogues).

Dark times are ahead... Patience to all of us.

@ethereal-blossom, Michelle, dear, I haven't found how to use your theories… my brain is burning up a bit after two days of thinking. But I'd like you to look at it. Maybe you could point out my mistakes or would like to add something. You know I'm always happy to read your thoughts.

The design of the spikelet on the dividers I took from Designed by Freepik

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🔝 𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕋 ℙ𝔸𝔾𝔼 🔝

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[b1asho]

Say hello to Azel, a muttreazik who i designed randomly a while ago and then got brain rotted with. Here, I wanted to figure out what he’s looked like through the years (and kind of draw what he looks like now ha) ; it’s pretty much been downhill from his illegal natural birth on a small remote farm.

Transcribed handwriting after some fun facts:

Azel is what happens to most E congruency muttreazik, meaning that he's an outcast that many people find frightening and dangerous.

Many muttreazik like him have similar life experiences, but his was a lot rougher and took a sharper turn into the “I will play the part of the monstrous outcast” thing because of his body plan, which is uncomfortable at best and freakish at worst (an X-ray of what his internal organs look like would not be pretty, stuck between the layout of a bird, human, and some type of canine) , with the cherry on top being his massive size and capacity to throw a large chunk of metal at you with his mind

Other fun facts:

he has a sword that he carries around that he made in the ‘forest beast 20s’ era, only because he didnt know how to make a gun)

His wings are completely useless for flight (not that the rest of his body is adapted to that anyway) and can only make his jumps a little more impressive.

Up until recently, he had never really seen or even heard of the xenos before. It was a bit of a shock running into someone that wasn't a human or muttreazik (and in the case of Prectikar, someone who's as tall as him)

He doesn't specifically use "he" as a pronoun, but he arbitrarily likes it better than she or they.

Due to several factors (namely his muzzle, tongue, and dog-like airway) he can't actually speak human languages well, if at all.

He's an obligate carnivore, which with his current living situation is like a sqeamish wolf trying to survive in the suburbs

His best friend is fellow low-congruency societal reject Lewis, who he calls coyote on account of his face's uncanny resemblance to one. They met when he saved Lewis from getting mugged, and after which Lewis helped him out with the pesky gunshot wound he'd sustained from a farm a couple miles over. You can see the doodlebob Lewis right at the end there.

Starting at the first drawing and going to the left:

'Newborn (human-baby sized)

3 y.o. (about the size of a Rottweiler) -raised out with the animals, kicked off the farm when he started trying to talk

10 y.o. (when "standing" he's as tall as an adult human) pointing to the jacket on lower torso 'only this part of his torso will fit human clothes' 'like this'

- trying to figure out what he is, under care of a stray welfare organization-rapidly developing mancer abilities-inability to read, write, or talk in human tones causes repeated problems (he can understand peopls,though(. Combined with his appearance and abilities, he is not popular

Teens -now larger than most adults- withdrawing further from society due to repeated bad experiences in the city. Now living on the outskirts. -taking some work as a mancer from anyone who will talk to him (some crime involved)- still trying to fit in, losing hope

The 20s (?) - has finally stopped growing (unfortunately still at "giant monster" size). - fully a hermit, getting into constant conflict now with civilization and other rural muttreazik.-lost sense of self, abandons trying to act like a person to the people who don't see him as one.

-> two normal depressed best friends. Present: -a bit older (he doesn't remember)-has a friend, and fewer run-ins with literal torches and pitchforks

[reccyls]

Brief scene from Kagari's POV of his birthday story.

Emma has her hair tied up so the back of her neck is exposed, and Kagari's staring at it. His thoughts go:

(Mattias said this once:) ("The nape that's normally hidden by hair is something to be treasured") (When he said that I thought he was just talking nonsense like always, but I get it now.) (It's so delicate I want to bite it-- wait, why do I want to bite it?) (Dunno. I'll ask Mattias next time I see him.) (Or maybe I'll ask Azel, he's smart.)

[aishangotome]

My Ideal Doting Life - Azel

Thank you @shatcey for uploading this video!

A while after I started living with the Tanzanite Living God in his solitary desert castle--

I noticed something strange about my lover.

Emma: Prince Azel-- no, Azel. Lunch is re--...

Emma: ...What are you doing?

Azel, who was enjoying his retirement after many twists and turns, was reading a book upside down at his desk for some reason.

Azel: Can't you tell by looking?

Emma: I can't tell. Is that the correct way to read that book?

Azel: Ah.

As if he had just noticed that the book was upside down, Azel casually turned it the right way around and cleared his throat.

(Suspicious. He was definitely doing something different before I came in, wasn't he?)

Azel: I wasn't.

Emma: What kind of excuse is that?

Azel: Anyway, I'm hungry. Thank you again today, my devoted Emma.

(...I'm worried.)

-

Another night...

(...Hmm... I'm awake.)

I woke up while it was still dark outside and noticed that Azel wasn't next to me. Sitting up and looking around, I saw the balcony window was slightly open.

Bathed in the light of the enormous moon worshipped by the Tanzanite people, Azel was by the window, diligently reading a book. He was wearing his usual clothes, having declared that familiar attire was best for nighttime. He seemed completely unaware that I had woken up.

(He has such a serious expression.)

Captivated by his beautiful profile illuminated by the moonlight, I got out of bed as quietly as possible. I crept closer, step by stealthy step, but just as I was almost within reach, Azel turned towards me.

Azel: Are you an assassin or something?

Emma: You noticed me?

Azel: Obviously.

Despite claiming he had noticed me, Azel hurriedly closed the book and hid it behind his back. He may have been unconscious of it, but it was enough to fuel my suspicion.

Emma: What were you reading?

Azel: ...It's a top-secret document relating to national security. I can't let an outsider like you see it.

Emma: A super important book like that, at this hour?

Azel: Do you have a problem with that?

Emma: Azel...has anyone ever told you you're a terrible liar?

Azel: No. If any disrespectful person dared to say such a thing, I'd trap them in a nightmare they'd never wake from.

Azel stood up, swiftly scooped me up in his arms, and tossed me onto the bed. I tried to protest that our conversation wasn't over, but he quickly wrapped me in the blankets, rendering me immobile.

Azel: Now go to sleep. Go to sleep right now. This instant.

Emma: But I'm awake now.

Emma: ... Maybe if you sang me a lullaby, I could fall asleep.

Azel: How old are you, a child?

Emma: Even adults like to listen to songs before they sleep, you know? Haven't you heard of that?

Azel: ...Gods are not acquainted with the common practices of mortals.

(If I say this, he'll probably get annoyed and give up on trying to get me to sleep.)

(More importantly, I need to press him a little more about that book--)

I was just planning my interrogation strategy when Azel started singing with a formidable expression. The words seemed to be from an ancient time, and I couldn't understand their meaning, but the song, spun in his deep, calming voice, was beautiful. It was so comforting, it was almost as if some mystical force was at work.

(I didn't actually think he would sing for me. And he's surprisingly good.)

(...He looks so embarrassed though... This is just...)

(Oh well. I'll let him off the hook today because of this song.)

-

But even after that, Azel's suspicious and strange behavior continued... to the point where I started to worry if he was carrying some heavy burden.

Emma: Today, I'm going to make you confess!

That day, Azel was again acting suspiciously, sneaking around in the hallway. Determined not to let him escape this time, I spread my arms wide, blocking his path.

Azel: What are you talking about?... Confess what? I haven't done anything.

Emma: That's a lie. You threw something out the window as soon as you saw me, didn't you?

Azel: It was garbage.

Emma: Then I'll go pick it up.

Azel: No need.

Emma: ...

Azel: ...

(This is going nowhere.)

Emma: Azel ---...

Just as I opened my mouth to put an end to this, Azel grabbed my hand and pressed me against the wall.

(!?)

With his hands on either side of me, I was trapped between the wall and him.

(...What's going on all of a sudden?)

His mystical eyes, like a starry night sky, gazed down at me, and his beautiful hair, which shimmered like a dream in the sunlight, brushed against my cheek.

(Being this close... I can almost hear my heart pounding.)

Azel: ...

Emma: ...Um...

Azel: ...............

Emma: Azel?

Azel: .........................

Emma: "Damn... I pushed her against the wall without thinking, and now I don't know how to explain myself."

Azel: Wrong. And stop that strangely irritating imitation of me.

Emma: Eek!

After pinching my cheek, Azel touched his forehead to mine and let out a deep sigh.

Azel: It's just-- ...

Azel: This is what-- you know.

Emma: ...I'm sorry. I couldn't hear you.

Azel: So...

Azel: --...it was written there.

(I can't believe I can't hear him even though we're so close.)

He was definitely whispering something, but it was proving incredibly difficult to catch his faint voice.

Azel: In other words, you don't need to worry about anything.

Emma: When you say it with your face all red like that, it makes me even more worried-- Mmmph!

In the end, he resorted to forceful measures and physically sealed my lips with his. He seemed to have no intention of backing down until I gave up my questioning, and every time I tried to form a word, I was met with a ravenous kiss.

(That's playing dirty...)

Our entwined tongues gradually drew pleasure from my body, and my strength drained away with the pounding of my heart. I almost collapsed to the floor, but he caught my waist just in time, helping me keep my balance.

Emma: ...That's too much.

Azel: You're the one to blame.

(He says it so boldly, without a shred of remorse.)

I glared at him lightly, conveying my embarrassment, and Azel turned away.

Azel: Alright, alright, it was my fault.

Azel: So...that's it.

Azel: ...Shall we go for a walk?

Emma: Eh...a walk?

-

Perhaps to appease me, Azel led me out of the temple and towards an oasis deep within the desert.

(I didn't know there was a place like this nearby.)

Since hardly anyone approached the temple, the primordial sanctuary, there were no signs of human intrusion in this oasis either. If this was a secret spot known only to Azel, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the God's garden.

Emma: What a beautiful lake... It feels so nice.

As I bent down and scooped up some water, Azel placed his hand on my head with a grumpy expression.

Azel: Not that way.

He gently grasped my head and turned it to face a different direction.

My eyes widened at the sight that unfolded further into the oasis, near the water's edge.

Emma: No way... Is that a flower field!?

Lush flowers bloomed around the lakeshore, moisturizing the dry desert.

I hurried over and looked down at the flowers from close range.

(These are... "Azel flowers".)

Named after Azel, the living god, these flowers were supposed to be a special variety bred to bloom even in the desert.

Emma: I can't believe they're growing wild here.

Azel: ...It's rare, so don't tell anyone.

Azel, who had caught up to me, was looking away for some reason.

Azel: If you tell anyone, it might get ruined.

Emma: I'll keep it a secret.

(...What's with this strange feeling?)

Despite my wonder, I couldn't resist the allure of the flower field. I bent down and gently touched a petal.

Azel: Do you like flowers that much?

Emma: I do. Just looking at them heals my soul.

Azel: ...I see.

Azel: I'm not interested, but if you like them that much, we can come see them again.

Emma: Please come with me next time.

Azel: ...

Emma: Thank you!

Azel: I didn't say anything.

Emma: Your face gave you away.

Emma: Eek... W-What are you doing!?

Even as he squeezed my cheeks, Azel didn't seem to mind it all that much.

Azel: I'll charge you a guide fee.

Emma: Not a date fee?

Azel: ...It's not a date.

Emma: It's a date to me.

Azel: No, it's not. There's no way I'd do something so frivolous.

Emma: Azel... There's such a thing as a flower field date in this world, you know.

Azel: ...

Emma: In other words, it's too late now!

I stood up and hugged Azel's arm, as he looked like he was about to run away.

Emma: Let's bring a tent and a picnic basket next time.

Azel: ...Do as you like.

Even as he let out a deep sigh, Azel's eyes were incredibly gentle.

-

That night...

(...He's reading that book again.)

I peeked at Azel from the bed, making sure he didn't notice me watching him by the window. This time, I hadn't actually woken up; I was pretending to be asleep, waiting for my chance.

(He managed to fool me during the day, but this time...)

Emma: Azel!

Azel: What!?

I deliberately raised my voice, and Azel jumped and turned to face me.

Emma: I just heard a noise outside...

Azel: ...Huh?

The kind-hearted god didn't doubt my words and walked straight towards the door.

(I feel so guilty... I'm sorry for deceiving you.)

I resolved to make an extravagant meal tomorrow as an apology. Getting out of bed, I reached for the "top-secret document relating to national security" that Azel had left on the floor.

Azel: It was just your imagination. There's nothing outsi--

Azel: ..............

Emma: ..............

Azel: ...You tricked me.

Emma: I'm sorry. But...

Emma: ...I love you.

The reason for Azel's strange behavior lately was all contained in one book...

My first words after learning the truth were simply what came to mind.

Emma: This is that romance novel popular in Acroite, isn't it?

Fun fact: Matias had talked about a famous love book that was popular enough to be considered the bible of love in Acroite, and had attempted to give a copy to both Kagari and Azel :)

Emma: It's famous for being a beginner's bible for love, with detailed descriptions of interactions between men and women in love...

I flipped open the cover and peeked inside, noticing dog-eared pages here and there.

The marked pages included scenes like a woman falling in love while being pressed against a wall and gazing into her lover's eyes, a couple visiting a beautiful flower field and expressing their innocent joy, and then--...

Azel: Oh, is that so? I had no idea. This is news to me.

He snatched the book away with a speed that would rival a gale.

Azel: I have no need for such a thing. I'll burn it immediately.

Emma: Don't burn it!

As he seriously tried to dash outside, I clung to Azel's waist and stopped him.

(No wonder he was trying so hard to hide it.)

Azel: Get off me! Don't stop me! Please don't stop me! I beg you!

Emma: You don't have to be so embarrassed.

Emma: ...By the way, was it you who planted those flowers blooming in the desert?

Azel: What flowers? I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Do you think I have the free time to indulge in gardening?

Emma: It was you, wasn't it, Azel?

Azel: ...

The words that had been tumbling out of his mouth without a pause suddenly ceased, and the silence of the night returned.

I couldn't help but laugh at his transparency.

(...Azel has always avoided loving or being loved by anyone.)

(On top of that, he's a living god, detached from the world, so sometimes he's unfamiliar with worldly matters.)

(So, did he decide to study how to love someone?)

Azel: No.

Emma: I didn't say anything.

Azel: That irritatingly smug grin on your face says it all.

(Forgive me for grinning. It's impossible not to grin in this situation.)

Azel: ...You seem to be mistaken, but this book contains important codes that you wouldn't understand.

Emma: Alright. I'll pretend that's true.

Azel: ... >:(

Azel, his face completely red, carelessly tossed the book aside and grabbed my chin with one hand.

(Uh oh, that look in his eyes is bad news.)

By the time I sensed danger, it was already too late. Just like during the day, our lips overlapped.

Perhaps he had learned that this was how he could seize control, but he devoured me with a greed unbecoming of a holy god.

My legs weakened, and as I clung to him, he pushed me down onto the nearby bed.

Azel: ...

Emma: Don't try to hide your embarrassment--... Mm!

Stealing my words, Azel pulls down my negligee along with my underwear with it.

(He's trying to make me feel embarrassed because he's embarrassed himself...)

He lightly grasped my chest, exposed in the moonlight, and kneaded it with exquisite pressure.

Emma: Ah…Nn… I'm not… fooled that… easily-- Ah!

The tip of my nipple was caught by his finger, and a heated breath melted into the night air.

Azel: Listen, everything you just saw was a dream.

Emma: I'm not... falling for that... anymore... H-Hey!

After pulling the rest of my negligee off, my legs were lifted into the air mercilessly.

I was hyperaware of his gaze fixed on that honeyed place, and a warmth spread through my entire body.

Emma: S-Stop... Ah...

He pressed his thumb against that sensitively swollen place, and my hips lifted involuntarily.

His fingers, as if searching for my weak points, found a certain spot and relentlessly tormented it. The sensation of nectar endlessly dripping from deep within me made me instinctively cover my face with both hands.

(I know I'm playing right into Azel's hands... but I'm so embarrassed I feel like I'm going to evaporate...)

Azel: You didn't see anything earlier, right?

Emma: ...You're... so stubborn... N-No, not there-- Ahh!

His fingers, thrust deep inside, churned my insides, and my body bounced on the bed.

Azel: Until you admit it, you'll be subjected to this humiliation.

Emma: ...That's...unfair...

Azel: Shut up.

He squeezed the nectar-coated swelling, and I gripped the sheets in intense pleasure.

Emma: Haa... But...

Before my consciousness faded, I somehow managed to raise my languid body and hug Azel.

Emma: That kind of... straightforwardness... I love it, too.

Azel: Would you please stop saying things like "I love you" so much?

Azel: --... It makes it impossible for me to keep up my pretense.

(He's thinking things that require him to keep up a pretense...)

(Azel's way of loving is so straightforward that it comes full circle.)

Emma: You don't need a romance bible, Azel.

I slightly pulled away and touched my forehead to his.

Emma: You'll never, ever admit it...

Emma: But even without that knowledge... you're always unconsciously doting on me.

Azel: ...I am not. >:(

Emma: You are.

I placed a kiss on his lips, which were determined not to acknowledge anything, and chuckled softly.

(Even now, in this moment...)

Emma: Your affection is overflowing.

Contrary to his blunt words, the arms that returned my embrace were gentle, and his mystical eyes were hazy with passion—

Azel: ...Is that so bad?

At his fading voice, my own chest overflowed with an irrepressible amount of love.

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FIN

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[cosmowgyral]

A Beast's Drink~ Christmas Special Story

𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒐 & 𝑨𝒛𝒆𝒍

This is a fan translation so please don't expect it to be 100% accurate. Creative liberties have been taken. All content belongs to Cybird.

One winter day, as Christmas was nearing in Benitoite….

Azel: I knew about the Christmas celebrations, but this is so gorgeous and wonderful. It smells like money.

Silvio: Is this okay? A God is celebrating the birth of a God.

Azel: Is that a problem? I always have had faith in you, Prince Silvio.

Silvio: That was not what I was talking ‘bout.

Silvio: Even so…ya still ain’t drinking alcohol.

Azel: I don’t drink alcohol, but I am having juice in a wine glass to show my respect to the God of Wealth.

Azel: Please allow these fine alcohols to be offered to the God of Wealth.

Silvio: We’ve prepared the offerings and everything else.

Silvio: Also, if ya wanna show respect, stop calling me that. That’s downright disrespectful.

Silvio: So, what do ya want?

Azel: What do you mean? 

Silvio: Ya came all the way here at this time of the year. There’s gotta some reason behind it.

Azel: Christmas

Silvio: Huh?

Azel: I came to see the Christmas celebrations.

Azel: It is something that does not happen in my country.

Silvio: Hah, a God himself is inspecting the religious festivities of some other country? It ain’t easy being a living God.

Azel: Oh I am serious.

Azel: In Tanzanite, my birthday celebrations are somewhat similar to the Christmas celebrations here.

Azel: But unfortunately, we do not expect the same amount of commercial benefits as Christmas.

Azel: In that aspect, Benitoite’s Christmas is truly splendid.

Azel: It encourages consumption of cakes, alcohol and other lavish meals, and also stimulates the desire of purchasing things under the pretext of ‘gifts’.

Azel: Especially when it comes to seasonal foods and items. They are the ones of most value as customers always rush to buy them.

Azel: There’s no reason to not have this.

Silvio: You’re the same old greedy bastard.

Azel: And that’s not all.

Silvio: Huh?

Azel: On the surface you’re a billionaire, but on the inside, you’re a kind-hearted man like Santa Clause..

Azel: Seems like this God, who has a philanthropic spirit and abundant wealth, distributes presents to the poor every year.

Silvio: ….....

Azel: You understand what I mean, right?

Silvio: Is this it? A new threat?

Azel: Not at all. It's just a simple request.

Silvio: Sorry, but Santa Claus only gives presents to ‘good kids’.

Silvio: In other words, you aren’t eligible for the distribution.

Silvio: In a lot of ways..

Azel: ………

Azel: That really hurt me. I am a very good and merciful God.

Azel: I don’t think I’ll be able to recover from this unless I receive compensation.

Silvio: Huh? A good person? You?

Silvio: Ya sure know how to use your words. You should quit being a God and become a con-man instead.

Azel: When Prince Silvio says that he wants me to become his personal con-man, it makes my heart waver.

Silvio:  Don’t let it waver. The hell’s a personal con-man anyway?

Azel: He’s like a supreme blessing, always by Prince Silvio’s side, granting him protection, money, and gifts.

Silvio: He seems like a curse.

Azel: Saying God is a curse….is it okay if I demand double the compensation?

Silvio: Sure, by all means.

Azel: I would appreciate a Christmas gift then.

Azel: Good things come from showing your devotion to God. For instance…

Azel: The true identity of Benitoite’s Santa Claus will remain shrouded in mystery forever…

Silvio:  Hah, you’re asking for hush money?

Azel: You are actually having trouble, aren’t you? Some of the kids seem to have noticed.

Azel: I can protect their innocence by wrapping them in dreams. It’s not a bad deal.

Silvio: Ya really are perceptive.

Azel: I have a principle of never missing out on big-money opportunities.

Silvio: Fine. I’ll give ya the gift ya want, so work hard to make up for it, my personal con-man.

Azel: As Prince Silvio wishes.

This is my first translation of a full story so there might be mistakes here and there.

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