Let's Play: Black Wolves Saga -Bloody Nightmare-

To be fair, you can't really choose who or what you dream about--unless you're in a game and your thoughts are being controlled by mysterious forces, anyway. :P A situation similar to Harley Quinn's would have her staying because of her love for him; Fiona doesn't seem to even really like Auger much right now, and she's definitely more afraid of him/unsure about him than she is attracted to him (if she's attracted to him at all).

Anyway, I'm pretty sure the points are just a way to know if you're on track for a good end or a bad end. I called them affection points because I couldn't think of a better thing to call them, but it's really not an accurate name for them. They're more... progress points, or something.

There are also these points that show up the Cat emblem, and they don't seem to do anything. I think you called them faction points? Is it a spoiler for what they do?

Yea, the Harley Quinn thing was just me blabbing. Since Fiona says "dreams can reveal a person's desires" I think she is somewhat attracted to him already. Why, who knows. Fiona sure doesn't. XD
I'm just talking about "Fiona in the Auger route" universe, however.

~Weblin royal castle corridor~
~Mejojo's POV~
oh no oh no this can't be good



Mejojo: (Of all people, me.... to lose my cool like that...)

... Brother. Are you alright?

I'm fine. ...I'm calm. No problem.

Then that's good. If that's the case, do you entrust me at least to report to Father?

Obstinate! ... I said that I'm fine!

Mejojo shouted so at Auger, maybe because he realized he still felt a little unstable.
Annoyed, Mejojo shut himself up.

Mm. Sorry, Brother. Then, I'll leave it to you.

*deep breath*.....
Mejojo: Excuse me. I have come to report on the riot that happened some time ago.

Garibaldi VI: ... Enter.

Excuse me.

*door opening*

Hmm, Chamomile might've called them that! (I avoid trying to explain game mechanics whenever possible so it probably wasn't me, haha...) I think those just help you know which path you're on, too. For example, with the "look away"/"try to stop him" choice, trying to stop Rath from getting hurt gets you a Wolf emblem and looking away gets you the Cat. I'm pretty sure they don't do anything else. I mostly ignored them because I couldn't figure out if they had some other meaning or not.

Yeah, I could definitely see her being physically attracted to him at the very least, especially considering the dream. U: He is a pretty cute violin-playing cat prince, and there was the whole dance thing earlier...

~Garibaldi VI Bedroom~



Garibadli VI: So... What happened? ... I heard that Wolves had attacked the castle...

Mejojo: ...Yes. We've captured on Wolf animal for questioning, and now we know the name of their leader.

Garibaldi VI: Who is it...?

Mejojo: Father, he is a companion of yours that you should know well. Wasn't he your favorite?

Garibaldi VI: No.... It can't be!

Mejojo: Now, he goes by Arles V Felnoir. We are sure of it. Wasn't he the knight that Father loved?

Arles Vogart.

Garibaldi: Oh... Ohh.... He's alive?!!

...Hmph. I don't think this is a very pleasing situation.

Garibaldi: So Mejojo, are you reporting to me that Arles is dead...?!

I thought he was killed. ...Apparently, he seems to have lived.

Garibaldi: Aah... why in the world, Arles? Why would you abandon this country...

There's no way we could know why. What I do understand... is that he's an enemy of Weblin, as the leader who leads those dirty Wolves.

Garibaldi VI: Aah... Where, where in the world did we go wrong...?
I admitted Arles' and Elvira's engagement... What is he unhappy with? Why would Arles betray the country...?

....Hmph.

Garibaldi VI: Are you sure you're not mistaken...? Arles served us so well. That Arles would kill people and attack the country.....

Father, have you forgotten already? Arles planned to kill you, and then would go on to capture the nation.

That's why he approached Elvira, but when he was exposed, he killed her.

Furthermore, he hurt Brother... and aren't the Wolves the cause of Zodeiba?

Nevertheless, why does Father protect someone like Arles so much? ...Do you like Arles that much?

Garibaldi VI: ...*whimper* I just can't believe it....
That polite young man, who always showed restraint, aiming for my life...

*sigh*....

Garibaldi VI: *sob* Arles.... Why.... Whyyy...

They were insignificant complaints of an elderly man. Even if he asks, he doesn't necessarily want to know the answer. However, there was nothing that Mejojo could say. (?)
The king wouldn't want to know the answer from the outset. (?)

...Do you want to know the truth that badly?

Garibaldi VI: ...Mejojo?

(This... gerontocracy.)

Nevertheless, Mejojo decided to to carry out his last act of filial piety. If the king wanted to know so badly, then Mejojo will tell him.

uh. last?
the music just cut out. mejojo is smirking. this is bad.

Mejojo eased down onto the king's bed, hardly making a sound.

Garibaldi VI: M... Mejojo?

You don't need weapons and such to kill one old, elderly man. Just a simple pillow would suffice.
Mejojo casually pulled out the pillow underneath his Father's head. He tossed it on top of the king's face.

oh crap it's the psycho killer music!!



Mejojo: Father, you were not wrong.

Garibaldi VI: Gua...!?

O_O

Mejojo placed his hands on top of the pillow.

Mejojo: I killed Elvira.

Garibaldi: Mmmph!?

Mejojo: Arles was sick with Zodeiba. He succumbed to his madness and bit Elvira. Therefore, I tried to kill him.

Mejojo sounds pretty calm while saying all this. Well, as calm as you can sound while trying to suffocate someone.

Garibaldi VI: Mmph! Mmmn!! Mmphm!!!

Mejojo: Hehe, looks like you're in an awful lot of pain.

Garibaldi: Gah, gahk.... who...!!

Auger: --... No one is coming, Father. Ah, it'll be troublesome if you scream.

Mejojo: Please, just go easily. You're only an old man. You have no power, and it's pointless for you to keep living.

Auger: I'll play a song to send off Father. Ah, what a dutiful son I am!~

The violin in Auger's hand began to squeak a seemingly sad song.
Absolute sadness, absolute happiness, the melody was mad.

Garibaldi VI: Huak....!!

Mejojo: I'll tell you a story, as a gift, so that you can die in peace.
Elvira died protecting Arles from me. And.. Arles ran away.

Garibaldi VI: ...Mm, n...!!

Mejojo: Ah, I'll tell you another good thing. The story of Wolves spreading Zodeiba was a big lie! They are also victims of Zodeiba.
You gave the Wolf hunting decree without even knowing about that. No doubt you'll be devoured by Wolves in Hell.
The Wolves are turned ferocious when they are infected with Zodeiba. Of course, due to their strong bodies, their sickness is different from the other races. It takes time for them to die.
And the Wolves that become ferocious want blood. Of other races, perhaps... but especially, they want to the blood of Robeiras.
This was the conclusion reached by the excellent Rabbit doctors of the castle, over many years.

Auger: But then, the doctors were killed~~ Because wouldn't it be terrible if that was widely known? Didn't you kill around 50 people?
But hey, can you compare the founder White Cat King to Garibaldi V? Is it no big deal? Maybe we went further.

Garibaldi VI: H...n.....!!

Mejojo: It is the blood of Robeira that is necessary to suppress Zodeiba. By collecting this rare blood from women, you can hold back Zodeiba.
Elvira was Robeira by chance. Therefore, Arles was saved!

Garibaldi VI: .......!!

Mejojo: As long as you have the blood of Robeira, you can hold back their ferocity. For that reason, the blood is essential!
A victim is necessary.

Garibaldi VI: Hm....!!

Mejojo: Do you understand? Father.
Arles witnessed the woman that he loved from the bottom of his heart die, he and his family was made into rebels, and the cursed species was hunted from the royal capital.

Auger: It's been ten years now. Thanks for being so amazingly clever in your schemes, Father~

Garibaldi VI: ....!!

Under the pillow, Mejojo can feel his Father's body jumping and throbbing.

Mejojo: Isn't that interesting, Father? Haha, ahahaha, hahahahahaha!

Auger: As expected of Brother. Your explanation was so skillful~~ You're much better than I.

Mejojo: It's for the best that only Auger and I know the truth. Therefore, all the remaining Rabbit doctors were killed.
However, you're entirely the worst. Because you did not love our Mother, Elenora. Because you were addicted to other women.

Garibaldi: Geh....!!

Mejojo: For a long, long time... I wanted to kill you. Please think of it as only ten years of love.

Little by little, the king's movements became weak.
However, Mejojo did not release his hands just yet. He put all his weight on the pillow, pressing it onto the king's face.



Mejojo: (If it weren't for this man)

Would their Mother still have to die? Would these two brothers become as warped as this?
Mejojo only wanted to be accepted. He only wanted their Father to accept the twins and their Mother.
However, this man never saw them as family.

Mejojo: (Aah. Alas)

It's good for the king to disappear. If he wouldn't accept them, then he would disappear. It was quite an easy conclusion.

Mejojo: Goodbye, Father.

Before long, the man under the pillow stopped moving entirely.
Mejojo could hear the sound of the creaking rope.
He thinks that the woman hanging and dangling there has a little smile.

...Is it finished? Brother.

....Ah. It's over.

Congratulations, Brother. With this... Brother is the king of this country. This country.... belongs to Brother.

Oh, that's right. ...Let's call someone. We must arrange a funeral for Father.

I can do these kinds of things. All Brother has to do is give the order. ...Because, you are the king.

That's right.

Well then, I'm off!

Aah. ....Wait, Auger.

Hm? What, Brother?

Your face.

What? My face?

~fade to black~

Mejojo: Your face. It's laughing.

Well. At least we finally figured out that just Zara's house was killed off, not all the Rabbits. And why Mejojo and everyone wants Fiona.

I don't even

Welp

Holy shit, I guess Fiona's super special for reasons that don't involve looking like Jojo's ex. And uh. Nice faces there, boys. Where does Auger even keep that violin? Does he just carry it about in case something gruesome happens?

Auger is some sort of mind torture wizard, I think. Am I being sarcastic? I don't even know anymore.

It's a bit of a coincidence that both girls look the same and both have Robeira.... HMMM. Or it's just a plot device.

So if I'm reading this right, it looks like Mejojo and Auger was able to lay the blame of Zodeiba on the Wolves because it looked like they weren't dying from it, since it takes longer for the sickness to kill them. And the illness turns them into ferocious beasts out for blood..... well played. Well played indeed.

It's not that big of a coincidence. They're related, right? Elvira was Fiona's... mom or sister or something, unless I'm completely misremembering it, but I think that was why Mejojo was so adamant about her. If Robeira's a gene-based disease, it'd make sense that they both have it.

Alternatively, maybe Robeira is visible through the hair/eye/skin color somehow, kind of like how albino kids all have white hair...

As for Auger, yeah pretty sure he just carries his violin around everywhere and only gets inspired when horrific murder-torture is happening in front of him.
... Why DID they kill Zara's house, anyway?

Lol I had a memory fart and forgot they were cousins XD

I think they killed Zara's house because they made up the castle doctors. They used the excuse that they were vying for power, but it was so only Auger and Mejojo knew the truth about Zodeiba and how to cure/suppress it. If I remember correctly, the twins wanted their father to take the blame of killing off nearly all the wolves. So I'm thinking, now that he's dead they can swoop in with their "cure" and everyone will hail Mejojo as the greatest king ever, or something.

But there is that bit where they hate the Wolves to their core, so.... I dunno.

~Underground waterway~




Fiona: ...Haa, haa....

Are you alright?

Yea, I'm fine. ...Just a minute, it's a bit damp and gloomy in here.

Aah, I see. We'll be above ground pretty soon. Just be a bit more patient.

Yeah. I'll do my best.

Their footsteps squelched in the water as they walked through the underground waterway, moving away from the castle, and toward the outside.
As Fiona said to Nesso, it was terribly damp and humid. Even though they were underground, the air felt chilly...
There was an unpleasant stickiness and moisture that clung to their bodies.

(... I shouldn't complain. I need to persevere)

Thanks to Julian telling them about this underground waterway, they can avoid any fighting and escape the castle safely.

Are you alright, my lady? Your wound must hurt. Please tell me if you feel unwell.

If so, I'll carry you on my back.

everyone who voted for auger and not zara, just know that i am pouting extremely hard in your general direction

Thanks, Zara. But I'm fine.

Really?

I wouldn't lie to you. Even if you keep prodding me, you won't get anything.

Fiona tried to shrug her shoulders lightly, as much as she was able to, just to show that she was fine.
She didn't want them to worry too much.

...Don't be unreasonable.

Yeah, thanks again.

(I don't want to trouble Zara. I have to do this myself)

Even though Nesso and Zara were worrying so much about Fiona, they continued to walk at a brisk pace through the humid underground waterway. Everyone was getting a bit tired, too.
Since Fiona was injured, she was quickly getting more tired than usual.
She tried not to complain about the pain, but she felt like she was going to die at any moment. The sharp pain ached throughout her body whenever she kept walking.

...Haa ... haa.

.......

...I'm fine.

Fiona looked to Zara when she heard his sigh, and raised her lips into a smile to show him that she was okay.
Even if she whines now, it would be useless.
Nesso and Zara have always helped Fiona with her problems for a long time now.
Fiona can't... she musn't whine now because of the circumstances.

(I do not want to be a nuisance)

They continued walking, scattering the water underfoot.
The water that clung to them also continued to deprive their strength with the temperature.

(We have to keep walking... We'll be above ground soon, surely...)
(Right...?)

(Julian... are you okay?)

While they were walking, Nesso and Zara never asked Julian how his stamina was keeping up. Fiona thought that was impolite, so she turned her gaze to him.

Julian, are you doing okay?

She heard a rough gasp spring out.

Huh?

Fiona could see that Julian was blinking rapidly.
In her eyes, it seemed like he just noticed her presence just now.

Uh, I was just asking if you were alright...

I'm... fine! Look, let's keep moving.

Yea....

(Isn't he overdoing it...?)

...!! I see a light. Is that the exit?

... It must be that way. I can feel the wind blowing.
Just a little more, my lady. Once we get outside, then we can rest.

the music stopped again i don't like it when it stops!!

...Yeah. A little more.

Julian, we finally arrived...

And when Fiona called out to Julian,
*stomp stomp stomp*
At the same time, they could hear many footsteps coming toward the group, in front of them.

...!!

Ha...!!



Auger: Yo. Good evening. What an unexpected meeting in such a place. Doesn't it feel like... fate?

AUGER YOU WERE NOT INVITED TO THIS GOOD-FEELS PARTY

Auger emerged from the darkness, stepping forward with a relaxed and cheerful gait. He walked out in front of them.
Hanging behind him were many small lights.

(The CCK...? Why. Zara should have set the medicine)

... How did you find us?

Ah. You want to know? I think it would be better if you didn't.

Although he said that they shouldn't hear it, his voice bounced joyfully, brimming with excitement to tell them.

...What do you mean?

*giggle* Come here... Julian.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

...Wh-!?

........



whhhhhaaaaaaa did they hypnotize him???
AUGER ARE YOU THE WITCH

Julian staggered at Auger's voice, and began to step toward him unconsciously, like a sleepwalking patient.

Fiona: Julian....

There was no color of emotion in his face. His eyes also, they were not seeing anything.

Auger: *giggle* We decided on this from the beginning. If you were to make a break for it, Julian would guide you here.
Wellll, you could say that Nesso and Rabbit boy being here too was unexpected.
That's thanks to some people of the CCK being useless.

Zara: ... Some of them, is it. ....Tch.

Zara clicked his tongue in annoyance, since his plan for subduing the CCK didn't entirely work out. (?)
Now that he mentions it, the number of CCK waiting behind Auger seemed to be more than usual.

Fiona: Julian.....

Fiona called out his name, as Julian walked from their side to the side of Auger. He had betrayed them.

Julian: .........

Julian tried not to look at Fiona. His eyes were filled with vast, empty space, and he was merely wandering. (?)
Fiona suspects that he may really have lost his consciousness.

Fiona: (Maybe he's being drugged by some strange medicine...?)

Fiona did not want to think that Julian intended to betray them.
Julian had been so kind to her up till now. He was... her friend.
Fiona did not want to think that Julian only got close to her in the beginning with the intention to decieve her.
She did not want to think all that kindness he showed her was just a lie.

DONT MIND ME, JUST CRYING SO HARD



Fiona: Julian!! ...Julian, come back!!...

Julian: .....

There was no answer.

Fiona: Julian...!! Julian!!



Julian: ......

He looked at her slowly, with an empty stare.

Fiona: Julian!!

Fiona: (He noticed me...!)

music stopped AGAIN oh god please, PLEASE JULIAN

Julian reacted... to her voice.

Fiona: Julian, over here...! Weren't we going to run away together...?!



Julian: Haha. Ha. Hahaha, Ahhahahaha!!

OH
MY
GOD

Fiona: ...?!
(Julian!?)

That laughter... who's laughter was that? Fiona didn't know.
Fiona couldn't recognize it as Julian's voice. Before her eyes, he was cackling and shaking with laughter.
It was strange laughter.
But it was Julian laughing. That's for sure.
Nevertheless, that laughter did not seem to be happy at all.
Is that it? Fiona thought there wasn't any emotion, as well. However, from making such a sound, it was like his laughter was... broken.

Fiona: Julian...!!

Fiona couldn't bear to see such a kind man be like this, so she called out his name again.



He reacted again, and Julian suddenly stopped laughing.
His eyes were jet-black and hollow. They looked straight at Fiona.

Julian: You truly are the very picture of a princess. Did you really think I was just a disinherited prince?

Fiona: Eh...?

Julian: I was ordered by Auger to be by your side only to observe you.

Fiona: *gasp!*

JULIAN I THOUGHT WHAT WE HAD WAS SPECIAAAAAAAAAAAL



Julian: Aha, Ahaha.

Fiona: Julian...!

ugh he's like.... coughing out his laughter. I'm seriously nearly about to cry

Hey Auger, please praise me. Did I do well? Did I decieve them well?
Please praise me! Please praise me! Please praise me! Say I did a good job, praise me for doing a good job!

*gasp!*
(Ju...lian...)

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW SCARED I AM, HOLY SHIIIIIIT
JULIAN WHAT DID THEY DO TO YOU?!?!?!?
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE KITTENBABIES AND DISNEYWORLD!?!?!?!?

Julian kept muttering that phrase over and over again, until he was dry and sore. It must have been painful.
He was broken.



Auger: That's right, Julian. For you who is only a broken toy, you did a fine job. I'll give you ample praise later.

Julian: ........I'm happy. I'm happy. I'm happy. I'm happy. I got praised. I'm happy.

A guy like me.... a foolish foolish dullard like me was praised by the incomparable Mejojo and Auger they praised a dumb worthless Cat like me who doesn't deserve to live....

holy shit he's just babbling like a mad man
WHAT
THE FUCK

I'm so happy. Thank you so much Auger. Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!

Julian....!

im considering making Fiona's face my avatar

It was like a broken record.

Hm... It looks like my various education worked for this child. He has been broken quite spledidly.

WHAT DID YOU DOOOOOOOOOOOO
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Even though he seems normal, he's been fundamentally broken. He's crazy.

Heh. His gap between sanity and insanity is amusing and charming. I took away his sanity, but without throwing him away. Even I didn't think he would turn out to be this useful.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! AUGER! I'M SO HAPPY! IT'S MY PLEASURE TO HELP!

...!

Fiona was speechless.
She felt her anger boiling in her chest, but didn't know how to put it into words.
Auger had definitely broken him to this point.
Auger and Mejojo had made him into this person.

OH WOW FIONA IS GETTING ANGRY?? YES! YES!!! EMBRACE YOUR ANGER GIRL

This is outrageous!!

The anger that swirled in her chest changed to sadness.

dammit. UGH.
... and the music stopped. ohno ohno ohno

........
This chattering ends now.

siscon RAEG

Auger: Oh ho? You would do such a thing?
Don't you know what it means to turn your sword on me? Do you understand?

Nesso: Aah, I know. I completely understand.
We will not follow you any further. Above all else...

Auger: What now?



Nesso: You will NOT... get our family involved in your NIGHTMARES!!

Auger: Wh...a!?

Please kill him PLEASE
I DONT WANT TO ROMANSU THE EVIL MIND WIZARD CATMAN

Nesso simultaneously closed the distance between them as he said his words.



Although, Auger repelled his slash by slipping out his rapier from his waist....

DAMMMMIIIIIIITTTTT

*slash clang slash*



Auger: Guh!

Nesso: Haaaaaaaa!!

*sounds of sword fighting*

Nesso cut and slashed, like he was driven by some sort of demon spirit.
He was seriously angry.
The sounds of their crossing swords were nothing but rough and violent, rather than an individual sword technique. (?) They were trying to cut down the other with all their strength.

You guys... made Fiona cry!!

*clash slash*

...Geh!?

...!!

*clash slash twang*



With a sharp blow, Nesso struck Auger's rapier from his hand.
In a panic he called on the CCK. The CCK dashed to protect Auger... but they were not Nesso's enemies.

This bloodshed is useless...! If you draw your swords, I will not hold back!

...Tch!

;_______________________;

Although Leonidas flinched momentarily due to Nesso's spirit, they could not retreat either.

Get ready....!!

Yessir...!!

Mm!!

Nesso....!!

Some of the knights of the CCK sprung onto Nesso together, from all around him.
Their sword muscle was diminutive, so they basically aimed at his feet. It was an attack that made the best use of the difference of their physique, and it was difficult for their opponent to avoid it or catch them. (?)
... However.



Nesso: Too late...!!

*swisssssshhhhh!*

Nesso did not seem worried at all.
He put his weight into his blow, and swung out in a low circle. The rapiers of the CCK were sharp but thin, and so they were broken by the scythe-like swing at once.

(Nesso.... he's so strong)

Until now, Fiona never really knew Nesso's ability as a knight.
She had heard the rumors the he was excellent, but she's never seen him in action before.

(....It's kind of scary)

He cut down anything that was an interference and kicked them away. The back of his body advancing the group forward seemed so trustworthy.... and just a little bit scary.

..... *pant, pant*

Nesso allowed himself to breathe with a low gasp, only once.

Nesso: ...So. What will you do? Will you still interfere?



Nesso had disarmed and destroyed all their weapons. Auger was dis-empowered, and glared at Nesso's low-toned question.

Auger: ....Haha. It might also be interesting to be killed here, but I want to enjoy myself for a while longer.

Oh well. Retreat!~

You think you can run...?!

You'll relieve me without saying so!

*boom*



Zara: Nesso, my lady. Cover your nose and mouth...!!

*Cough*.... Ka....!?

There was the sound of a small explosion, and at the same time, a white smoke shrouded the area.

(It smells strange...!)

*rustle*

...!?

Her arm was grabbed strongly, and by reflex, Fiona tried to run away by twisting her arm.

ohhhhhh nooooooo

It's okay, it's me.

oh. hm, which is worse, siscon or evil catman? decisions, decisions... XD

...!?

...It's me.

The smoke veiled Fiona's surroundings, but she could hear Nesso and Zara to her right and left.
Is it to avoid Fiona being kidnapped? Auger could use the concealment to his advantage.

Zara. Is this smoke some sort of drug?

...No, it's probably just to blind us. However... don't be careless. Make sure not to inhale it.

Mm.

Got it.

Fiona firmly covered her mouth and nose with her handkerchief.

Ugh I have the next part all ready to go but minus is crapping out on me.

DAMN YOU MINUS

GodDAMNIT Auger.
Juliaaaan calm down please you're being scary, so scary. :<
Is Julian still there? Did Julian leave with them? God, poor guy.
We NEED to do his path later on, and fix this broken mind of his! Should've known better than to think the cat brothers would spare or be nice to ANYONE.
... I can't help but wonder what exactly he did to make him this way.

~Time passes~

How long have they been standing there?
The pure white smoke filled their surroundings, but eventually settled down after some time.

...Tch. He ran away after all.

It seems that way.

After the smoke cleared, there was no sign of Auger or the CCK. It was a skillful withdrawl.

.......
(Auger had already planned a retreat beforehand)

Even though he appeared to have an irresponsible attitude... Auger was way more careful with his preperations than Mejojo.



The only one left behind.... sitting on the ground, dumbfounded.... was Julian.

Nesso...

...I got it.



Nesso: C'mere.

Julian: I'm sorry. I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry for existing.... I'm sorry a dullard like me exists....

Julian....

Nesso pulled on Julian's arm, but Julian doesn't even face him. His gaze only wanders around the room, and he continued to mutter apologies.
Mejojo and Auger must have engraved such wounds into him.

Julian...!



Julian: I'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorryI'msorry...

...!

*slap!*



Julian: ...!

Fiona slapped Julian's cheek with all her strength.
She was aware that doing such a thing would be cruel for a broken man, but...

(Still... he needs to see)

Julian...! For Heaven's sake...!



Julian: ...........

Julian's mutterings of apologies without any meaning was interrupted. He had only ragged breathing.



Julian: .....Ah.....

Julian began to blink slower, slowly.
Light gradually returned to his blank eyes.

Julian...?

Fiona....? .....I.....

...Let's go.

Julian was opening his mouth to say something, but was interrupted by Zara.

.......

He could only respond with ragged gasps.

(... It can't be helped)

If Julian remembered when he fell apart, wouldn't he have a lot to say?
Fiona also wants to hear what he has to say.
However, there was no time for that right now. There was no telling when Auger would return with more soldiers.

You can tell us afterwards. Alright, let's go.

...Yeah. Let's go, Julian.

That was all Fiona could say.

....I...I-I can come... with you....?

oh my dear God this is almost too much for me

Don't drivel on and on. C'mon, let's go.

*jump* Ah....!

ahahaha his sprite did a little jump. That was cute. THIS IS TOO MUCH

Since Julian's feet seemed to be hesitant and unsteady, Nesso grabbed him by his collar and began to walk.

We should too, my lady.

...Right.

And so they set their eyes... for the surface. A place to escape, a place with no nightmares.




JULIAAAAAAAAAAAAN



(if any images seem broken it's because minus is being a meanie, they should load eventually. if not, let me know)

crying

I was so worried they weren't going to take him with when I first played this. :c Also, I'm glad you included that video! I think everyone without access to the game should definitely hear Julian in this part. Poor guy.

I can't even get myself to get his bad end (yet) because I feel like he's been through enough already. :(

The BGM for this sequence is absolutely beautiful, I like it!
Julian though...
Man, I love his voice throughout this all. The laughing and the little sounds he makes and the whispery tone when he talks normally and his shouting... It's incredibly well done~ Oh Julian, you poor thing~

Oh shit this was the last thing I was expecting.

AND THEY GOT AWAY ANYWAY SOMEHOW I hate to say nice things about Nesso but wow. Good job. Shame he couldn't kill Fiona's awful boyfriend though.

Yea, Julian has great, if heart-wrenching, voice acting in this part. Of course I had to include the video... XD

And yea, I'm just trying to... ignore Nesso's creepy laughter about Fiona and the two being related for right now, because other that that he's a really sweet, cool dude. Why does he have to be her half-brother orz

If the trio were petty enough to leave Julian behind.... I don't know what I would have done. Though, I know I would have been beyond mad. >:(

so i can't stop playing, i'm playing through the next part and

what
the
everliving
fuck

Holy f--
Julian, what did they do to you?

I just...I don't even.
I walked in this LP expecting cute cats and instead I see Julian have a mental breakdown. Things is only going to get worse.

I wish I could engrave your words onto a plaque and hang it on a wall.

EDIT: That goes for everyone really, we could have a memorial wall for crushed dreams

~Weblin royal castle corridor~
~In Auger's POV~
all of my nope



Auger: ... *sigh*

(Brother's gonna get angry...)

Auger let out a heavy, deep sigh as he stood in from of Mejojo's room. He was there to give his report.
Somehow or other, Auger had ran away from the underground waterways and returned to the inside of the castle safely.

(Good thing I prepared that smoke bomb. .... Man, I knew I wouldn't be able to win against Nesso)

It was said that Nesso was the superior number one knight of Weblin for good reason. His sword arm was second to nobody.
It was not possible to win, with only the CCK, against such an opponent.

(I am a clown after all, right?)

Game.... game no. Don't you even try to make me feel bad for Auger. NO MEANS NO

Auger thought that his sword arm was not that bad... But, as one would expect, he couldn't even reach Nesso.

(Brother should be able to sort of understand that...)

Or is that impossible~...

Mejojo's instructions were unconditional. The only results other than "achievement" was nothing but "failure".
Auger hadn't prepared an answer for "it was a failure".

(However, on the other hand...)

Heh, hehehe.

A laugh escaped his trembling throat.
Fiona looked so dumbfounded when she saw Julian break down.
She had a face like she wanted to wake up from this bad dream.

(I wanted to see that face~ ... It was amusing)

If the prospect of a romance with Auger gave me the heebie-jeebies before, man oh man.........

Auger had brought Julian and Fiona close together for that purpose.
Those two growing close, looking like they were licking each others wounds, was really sweet. (?)
What kind of face would she have? When that friendship that she believed in, or perhaps something more, turned out to be like a house built on sand?

UM. Auger adresses Fiona as "あの子" or "ano ko", which JParser/Mecab says can mean "that girl", "that kid", or... "you (mainly used by a brothel owners or senior prostitutes when addressing servant girls)" WUTDAFUQ

Auger had a mischievous heart that bore such pure curiosity. (?)

She had her eyes open wide like an idiot.

She had never been betrayed until now?
Auger got a pleasant feeling from wounding her with his hand. This girl, who had been cherished with care, and raised with her heart wrapped in silk floss.
He was thrilled.

(I wonder what happened to Julian?)

Since the beginning, this toy was starting to break. Auger thought that he would throw it away eventually. (?)

(When he was with buchaiku-chan, it was like he was pretending he was back in the old days)

It was an interesting result, in addition to Auger's plans. Even though he was broken to that extent, surprisingly, he was somehow able to maintain his outer appearance.

: (Even though I kept poking him where he was broken)

I wonder if Nesso kiled him?

No, Auger, not everyone is a murderous maniac like you. Get bent.

This could turn out interesting. Even though he was disinherited, Julian is the former successor of the throne.
He was in a knight's hands. (?)
It could be said that a knight, who dedicated his sword to his country, to Weblin's people, could have taken him as the first on the royal family list to kill.

Ah~ What a thrill! I want to see how this turns out~

What kind of face would a serious, sincere knight have, when he learned that he held in his hands a prince of the country? A country that he dedicated his sword?
Moreover, a man who was not necessarily a "bad prince" like Mejojo or Auger, but a clearly broken victim.
What kind of face would he have, facing the wounding decision of protecting his little sister, or honoring his loyalty as a knight?

I'm not sure if Auger is saying that one part of Nesso's indecision would be to honor his loyalty to the throne by backing Julian's claim, or.... like, what kind of face Nesso would make if he learned he had to kill a "broken" prince instead of a "bad" prince like the twins. Or protect Fiona. Does that make sense?

Ah.... However. Nesso doesn't know the original story of Julian and how he's a former prince, does he?

Will Fiona inform him, sooner or later? Or, will Fiona stay silent, knowing that her older brother would suffer?

...Aah~ I wish we were back in that miniature garden.

Then, Auger could confine them for a long time in order to observe them.
He could watch those good-natured people foolishly struggle in vain for a long, long time.

...Eh. They can't escape from reality forever.

Even though Auger was planning fun things, he needed to report everything to Mejojo, first.

~Mejojo's room~



Auger: Brother~ can I come in?

After knocking on the door, Auger slid inside without waiting for an answer, as usual.



Mejojo: You are late. Did you capture Fiona and Julian?

Aaaaah....... That? Forgive me, Brother.

.......

Auger had failed to catch Fiona and Julian. Mejojo looked surprised at first, but then in a moment, his expression turned stern.

... What do you mean? I gave you command of the CCK, and yet they were able to escape!?

Julian and Fiona!?

hate to break it to you dude, but you can't really compare the strength between humanoids and rats. sucks i know

Aaaaah..... If it was only Julian and Fiona, it would have somehow turned out alright, I guess.....
But Rabbit boy and Nesso were with them. As might be expected....

*slam!*

It was too early to say whether Mejojo was thinking the CCK or Auger were the unmanageable ones, but Mejojo lashed out his temper by striking his desk with his fist. (?)

Why!? Why was that Nesso guy there?!!

Woah, Mejojo sounds like he's about to flip. TIME2LEAVE

Wasn't he supposed to be transferred to the frontier?! I got the report!!

Well, errr.... I didn't know he was underground until it happened.

Maybe he somehow deceived us with the report? He seems to be pretty respected.

(Popularity from the knights. I guess that's something to consider~)

The respect the Greyflitter knights had for their leader, Nesso, was especially noticeable.
They served the personal character of Nesso rather than the country. His subordinates adored his strength in the sword.

(Did he use a subordinate to cover for him?)

Maybe he ordered a subordinate to go into the frontier to pretend that he was there.

And you, you shamelessly ran away....?!

...Mm. I'm sorry, Brother. But as to be expected, it wasn't possible for me to win against Nesso's sword.

Auger thought that even Mejojo would be able to understand that much.

(Even if he understands, he won't accept it right away)

Why...!! Why did you let Fiona go....!? Wasn't that what Julian was for?!

That's right. I dangled that hope of being able to escape with Julian, in order to drive her into despair...

What a disappointment. I had too few men to pursue. I could not stop them.

If it was just Julian and Fiona, it would have been no problem at all.
The two idiots would be escaping for love, hand in hand.
And then, Fiona would see how easily hopeless Julian could break, like flicking a switch. (?)
Only Fiona would be left. Capturing her would be no problem.
But the opposite happened... Julian was meant to be the tool for Fiona's despair, not as a potential for war. (??)
He was supposed to be a broken puppet, thrown away like garbage.

no ur the garbage, u butthead >:(

I don't think Julian could become a military power, y'know?

Still, I ordered you to bring them back...!!

(...Uwaaa. Brother looks really serious...)

Mejojo still felt the painful sting of shame from Fiona being bitten by a Wolf.
If Auger were to report that Fiona was able to escape from such a place, then certainly, Mejojo losing his temper could not be helped.

(He shouldn't be so attached)

You are sure you understand....!? Fiona ran away...! Fiona was able to run away!!

That girl is nothing...

SHUT UP!! DON'T TALK BACK TO ME!!

*slap!*

...Tte!!

Catfight!

Auger could hear that dry sound ring loudly in his ear, closer than it actually was. It sounded later, and the pain in his cheek began to feel numb and cold.

*deep breathing*......

(... Such a girl. Brother values her that much? She troubles his heart this much?)

(Even though Brother is already the king of this country)

Who does Mejojo have to show restraint to, now that their Father is dead? He had become to sole king of the country.
Furthermore, now that Mejojo had the seat of the king, why does he bother with such a boring girl?
There are plenty of more beautiful women. There are plenty of more obedient women.
And yet, why?



Auger: (...That's why, eh.)

For Mejojo--...... she was the symbol of his failure that he received in the past.
If he does not obtain her, if he does not obtain her for himself completely, then his wounds will never heal.

... I'm sorry, Brother. It's all my fault.

Aah, that's right... Fiona was able to run way because of you. It's all your fault.

Yeah, that's right. It's my fault. I have hindered my perfect Brother's success.

That is right. You are at fault. Everything would have gone smoothly if not for your sabotage.

Mm. Therefore, Brother, please deliver your punishment.
Punish me, Brother. Redeem me from my failure.

...So. Right. One must mete out punishment for mistakes.



Auger: ...!!

Mejojo unsheathed his rapier from his lower waist. The light blinked off the sharp point of the sword.

Auger: (Brother..... is he going to kill me?)

efffff he's twitching his ears. my one weakness!! >_<
.........wait. why the hell.... is he twitching his ears........
n
no
NO
NO FUCKIN WAY

A shiver trembled throughout his body, down his back to the tip of his tail.
Not from fear. From joy.
For Auger, to be killed by his brother's hand would be the ultimate joy.

NO
FUCKIN
WAAAAAAAAAAAY

Brother..... Aah, Brother..... You would kill me?

i dont EVEN
he totally sounds like he's getting off
I AM ALL OUT OF EVENS

You will not die just yet. However.... I must mete out a punishment.

Punishment...?

What will he do? No matter what Mejojo will do to him, Auger would be overjoyed.
Mejojo is the best at pleasing Auger, more than anyone else. Perhaps it is because they are twins?

*sigh*......

The point of the rapier lifted into view, into Auger's line of sight.

(Will he gouge out my eyes?)

Auger shivered. He was thrilled at the thought.
He was overjoyed with happiness, he couldn't stand it.
However, to his disappointment, the sword point abruptly lowered its position.

PLZ STOP GETTING OFF, I JUST ATE



The sharp point of rapier slid into his face, out of his sight.

Auger: Gg...kk!!

Between his eyes, the tip of the blade cut his skin, sliding downwards and diagonally.
Mejojo gouged a deep engraving into his face. The touch of the blade sliding along his face was the most intense pleasure that Auger had ever tasted.



Auger: Aaaaah.... AAAAAAaaaAAhhhhhHHH, Bro....ther.....!

Yea he totally has a boner at this point. I didn't need to hear this. I could have lived my life without hearing this, and it would have been for the better.

Mejojo stopped the rapier in the middle of his face. As if to confirm something, he looked at Auger in the eyes.

Mejojo: ...You're enjoying this. Are you an idiot?

Auger: But... I feel so happy. ....*giggle*, After all, I've never felt anything so delightful.

Mejojo: Good grief.... your madness makes me sick.

Mejojo: But, our promise was unconditional. The two of us will live for each other. Therefore, I'll let you live.

Auger could feel the steel on his face touch the abyss of his soul. Just for a moment.
He wanted Mejojo to gouge more. Deeper. Let him sleep in peace.
Sleep? Does Auger want to rest? There's no reason for that.

Auger: Bro...ther!!! Brother!!! BROOOOOOOTHEEEEEEEEEEER!!

Mejojo: ... You disgust me.

*clatter*

Mejojo dropped the rapier dripping in blood with a long sigh, mixed with a small chuckle.
Auger understood. He didn't need to see a mirror.
To his face.... Did Mejojo carve a hateful wound that looked like the one that the filthy Wolf gave him?

Auger: (Stupid Brother)

Being able to share an identical wound with Mejojo.... it was like a reward for Auger.

Auger: With this..... do you forgive me?

Mejojo: ...Aah. I forgive you.

Auger: Thank you, Brother. Brother is generous. As one would expect from the king.

Auger: ....Hehe. This.... this is the pain of Brother. I'm so happy. Thank you, Brother.

Mejojo: Hmph.....

Auger: I'll do a better job next time. For Brother's sake, I'll make this country more and more interesting.

Auger: From now on.... We'll put our strength together as we play in Weblin. It'll be so, so fun.

Auger: Hey Brother. Let's play. Let's play?

Mejojo: Aah, that's right.

Let's continue the game like normal. Even though you're the king, our game can continue even if you're the king.

Oh wow. Auger.... has completely forgotten that gushing wound on his face, huh..... just wow

What should we do next? I'll play whatever you want. We should have the coronation first... then what should I do?

Find Fiona.

Understood, Brother. Whatever Brother desires.

Find Fiona. Capture her.

Fiona is mine. I will not hand her over to anyone...! Like hell I'll ever let her escape....

Whatever Brother desires.

As he says that he'll fulfill whatever Mejojo should wish, Auger leaves the room.


...barf

Auger should first arrange for a company to pursue that group. Or no, maybe he should get his wound treated before that.
The wound that Mejojo carved was aching and oozing blood. The blood was running down his face.
He lightly wiped it with a finger.

Aah. Red. Hehe. Hehehehe.

Auger looked down at his fingertip that was dyed red with his own blood.
He began to directly trace his wound with his finger.
This was the wound that Mejojo carved into him. They had matching wounds.



Auger: Just the two of us are our only brothers.... Just the two of us are our allies... Cute matching twins....

Auger snickered down the corridor. Now, he would enjoy himself as much as possible. This enjoyable dream was not over yet.

"...You're enjoying this. Are you an idiot?"
That about sums it up, really.

I can't stop giggling, I like to imagine Mejojo getting kinda creeped out and that's why he backed off. Auger's such a masochist, holy shit. "D-Damnit this was supposed to be punishment STOP SOUNDING LIKE WE'RE HAVING SEX DAMN YOU!"

O_O

So why we even pursue Auger if he's clearly sexually interested in his brother? °__°

I wouldn't say he's sexually interested, just that he gets off on Mejojo trying to kill him (゜д゜??)
I
I dont know

Can we call Auger a brocon? Then we can remember the battle between Nesso and Auger as Siscon vs Brocon.

Don't know if people can be masochist and sadist at same time, but Auger sure does it :D
AugerxPain ftw XD