#the ruler of the abyss

[081314]

Book 7: The Ruler of the Abyss – Chapter 7 (Part 1)

Following is part 1 of my translation of Chapter 7 of Book 7: The Ruler of the Abyss. This part contains Episode 7-101 to 7-106

Main storyline spoilers after the cut.

Episode 7-101

Silver: Y-You’re…!

Idia: Can’t start a boss raid without a tank, and now we’re all set to go. The opening act’s DONEZO. Time for the main event! Heehee!

Sebek: J-Just what on earth is going on here!? Have we awakened from the dream?

Idia: Nah, we're still in the dream, sorry. Well, it's not really a dream. It's just a magic domain that Malleus-Shi created. I mean, just look at that armor you're wearing, dude. No way you can take that into the real world with you. 'Cause it's not really real, it's just, like, "info".

Silver: W-Wait, how do you know all this? Do you remember what happened before we fell asleep?

Idia: Uhh, it's not that I remembered everything. It's just I got a good handle on what's going on, I guess you could say.

Yuu: What do you mean?

Idia: H-Hold your horses, I'll explain later. But first… uhmm.. Ahh… I haven't really ever talked to you guys, right? Name's Idia Shroud, I'm the dormwarden over at Ignihyde.

Sebek: Ah, that's it! I was wondering why you seemed so familiar. Now I remember, you are indeed Ignihyde's warden! You appeared in that strange, plank-like form at my orientation, and I dare say this is the first time we've ever properly met.

Idia: R-Right. I just remoted into your guys' orientation on my tablet.

Sebek: And I am Sebek Zigvolt of Diasomnia! A first year of Class D, student number 33! This dullard here is my dormmate, Silver! He is a second year!

Idia: G-geez he sounds like a friggin' air horn!! Feels like my eardrums are about to explode. Hard to believe Malleus-shi's ears aren't totally busted from having to listen to that all the time...

Silver: My apologies, Idia Senpai. We'll try to keep it down. Anyways, I don't think you have to worry about your eardrums, since we're inside a dream and all, but… Ah, that's right! Everyone, stay alert!! Idia Senpai, Grim, Yuu, get behind us!

Idia: Wait, wot? Why? AUGH! Ow ow ow! I'm getting squeezed to death in a meathead-and-armor sandwich!!

Grim: Huh? What's goin' on, Silver?

Silver: Now that Idia Senpai's awake, it's only a matter of time before the Darkness appears and tries to lull him into a deeper sleep.

Grim: Crap, yer right! An' ya know what else… I bet Malleus is gonna pop up any second now and go into his stupid "HaVe yOu aWaKeNeD!?" spiel!

Sebek: The Darkness aside, I fear without Sir Lilia's aide our odds against Lord Malleus are… Nay, that matters not! Be it the Darkness or the Young Lord, we shall defeat whatever stands in our path!

Idia: Ohmigod I'm gonna die… I can't… breathe…!

???: So sorry to rain on your guys' parade, but… There's no need to worry about Malleus Draconia-san or that wiggly black stuff right now. It's likely Malleus-san is currently engaged with pouring his "resources" into keeping Lilia Vanrouge-san asleep.

Grim: Hey, that sounds like Ortho! Boy am I glad you're here, I thought we mighta lost ya back in the dream corridor. Where are you, anyway?

Ortho: Teehee, sorry for all the worry. Unfortunately, I'm unable to join you guys in big brother's dream without it causing some major problems, so we'll just have to talk through this monitor feed for now. Sorry. Anyways… My big brother appears to be suffering from oxygen deficiency judging by the pallor of his face, so could you please give him some space?

Silver: Ack, I'm so sorry!

Idia: *gasps for breathe* Uwaaaah!!! A-Another second and I was about to get yeeted into the Underworld… T-Thanks, Ortho.

Sebek: Oi, what was all that gibberish about Lord Malleus pouring "resources" into Sir Lilia?

Idia: Yeah, yeah, we're getting there. Ortho, could ya give 'em a recap?

Ortho: Roger that, big brother! I guess I'll start with how me and big brother know this is all just a dream… So on the day of Lilia-san's going away party, Malleus-san cast a spell that put all of Sage's Island to sleep… Or better said, he froze all of spacetime here. But by transforming into data and utilizing a connection I established with a communication satellite, I was able to escape.

Everyone: Communication satellite!?

Grim: The heck were ya able to do that!?

Ortho: Hehehe, it's because I'm unique! I may not be able to develop a Unique Magic, since I'm not a mage… But I was able to transmit my consciousness and my soul to a communication satellite using radio waves, and I then transferred myself into a different body. And that's something only I can do, ya know?

Sebek: I am loathe to admit it… But the technical advances that humans have brought forth truly are astounding.

Silver: Right. You and me could train and train, but we'll never be able to do what Ortho just did. He truly is unique.

Ortho: Hehheh, I'd love to hear you guys compliment me some more… But I'll get back to the story. Once I made it to Styx, I got my hands on a brand new gear.

Sebek: Styx…. 'Tis the organization that administrates the Isle of Lament, as I recall Sir Lilia explaining to us before.

Ortho: Correct. And then I worked together with Styx to infiltrate the island, so we could analyze Malleus-san's Unique Magic… Fae of Maleficence.

Episode 7-102

(A little while after Ortho and the KB-RS units departed for Sage's Island)

Ortho: This is Ortho reporting. I have reached the aerial perimeter of Sage's Island together with KB-RS01 and 02. We are now en route to the penetration point. The island's still pretty far away, but my magical energy and blot concentration sensors are going crazy. This is just like when the gates to the Underworld opened up… No, it'll be okay. I've got this new gear mom made for me, and the KB-RS units are here with me, too.

KB-RS01 / 02: Grrrr…. Woof woof!!

Ortho: This is Ortho reporting. We have reached the penetration point. Now making final preparations for descent.

Chief: Roger that. Good luck!

Ortho: Now deploying magical barrier infiltration mode. Activating counter-spell barrier. KB-RS units, deploy slicer modules and activate your ethereal slicers! Now initiating operation "Infiltrate Sage's Island"!

Ortho: Dammit, looks like this isn't going to be easy… KB-RS units! Keep on the attack!

Chief: We need to cover for Ortho. All battleships, aim your magical cannons at the barrier!

Operator A: All magical cannons are at full output! Firing in five seconds…. 3…2…1!

Chief: Fire!!

Ortho: The vines are all gathering together in that one spot to protect the island!! Looks like we should be able to get in over there, where the vines aren't so concentrated. Let's go, KB-RS units! Ethereal slicers at maximum output! We're gonna cut our way in!!

Operator A: Ortho has successfully infiltrated the barrier.

Head Engineer: …That takes care of the first hurdle. The next problem will be getting him out of there. He's only got twenty minutes before that gear loses power.

Chief: Right. Let's make sure we're prepared for whatever happens. Hurry up and get those cannons reloaded!

Staff Members: Yes, Sir!

Head Engineer: Come back safe and sound, you hear… Or-kun!!!

Episode 7-103

Ortho: ….We did it! We're inside the domain! And thanks to my counter-spell barrier, the spacetime aberrations here aren't affecting me at all.

(Time until loss of power: 20:00)

Ortho: Deploying analysis anchors!! Now running analysis! Woah, this magic is super complex… It'll take a good 17 minutes just to analyze the spell's formulation and save all this data. We'll be cutting it close, but we can make it. Just have to keep the anchors safe until the analysis is done….

(Purple lightning strikes)

???: My, my… And I was wondering just what slipped into my domain.

(Malleus appears in a column of green fire)

Malleus: Let's see here, you're… You look awfully different, but you're Little Shroud, correct?

Ortho: Malleus Draconia-san…!!! You're… So you really did overblot.

KB-RS01: Grrrr!!!

Malleus: Shouldn't you be fast asleep back at Diasomnia?

Ortho: Heh, sorry about that. But that body in the dorm lounge is nothing but a tin can now. I was able to use the wireless network to escape. Thing is, I'm an autonomous AI constructed from data, so I-… Actually, you probably won't understand even if I explain it, huh.

Malleus: In other words, you slipped out of your body, like a ghost, and found yourself a new vessel… Is that right?

Ortho: Oh, wow! That's a very fae-ish way of interpreting data transfer! But yeah, you got it. As long as there's radio waves available, I can go pretty much anywhere. …Even to the furthest reaches of space! I saw you used your magic to block off the submarine cables, but you never even thought about the satellites, didja? Magic is the power of imagination. And you can't bring to life or fight against something you don't understand. And that's exactly what I am - I'm not made out of quantum particles our spiritual energy or anything like that, I'm data. You seriously need to consider upping your security protocols! Personally, I recommend implementing UTM within your barrier.

Malleus: You-tee-em? What in the world is that supposed to stand for, I wonder.

Ortho: What the- You don't even know what that is, either? Geez. See, this is exactly why you got outwitted by your Kouhai like this. Doesn't matter if you're one of the top give mages in the world, or how ancient this spell is… You're no big deal. You'll never be able to put me to sleep with your magic!

Malleus: Heh, I see… In that case… I'll just have to smash you to pieces then, you little automaton.

Ortho: Go ahead and try! You'll see just how strong Styx… Just how strong the most advanced human technology in the world is!

Ortho (thinking): Malleus-san doesn't appear to view the analysis anchors as a threat. There's thirteen minutes left until they'll be ready… I need to buy us some time!

Malleus: My sincerest apologies, but uninvited guests really aren't welcome here. I'll be escorting you out now.

Episode 7-104

Malleus: You have my praise, it's quite astounding you've been able to maintain your sanity within my domain for this long. However… Is this really supposed to be the pinnacle of human invention? How pathetic! You haven't managed to lay even a finger on me this whole time. Fufufu…. Ahahhaha!

Ortho (thinking): Damnit! It's like everything in the domain is bending to Malleus-san's will. I don't think our attacks are even hitting him, let alone having any effect. It's like he's got this whole place in the palm of his hand…!

Malleus: Now then, let us cease with these childish games.

(Malleus explodes one of the KB-RS units)

Ortho: 01!!

Ortho (thinking): There's only 30 seconds left until the analysis is complete… Come on, we're almost there!!

Malleus: My, you look awfully pale. Do even machines feel fear? It's alright, I'll ensure you won't feel a thing when I shatter you.

Ortho (thinking): 20 seconds left… Please, hurry up, anchors! Hurry!!

Malleus: Sweet dreams, Little Shroud.

Ortho (thinking): I failed… I'm so sorry, mom and dad!

(Malleus freezes for a second and then looks confused)

Malleus: !!!

Ortho: !?

Malleus: Tsch, I missed.

Ortho (thinking): What… just happened? It's like he froze for a second there. Kind of like when a CPU overloads and gets a processing failure.

(an alarm beeps)

Analysis Anchor: Analysis complete. Data has been saved to the crypto memory core.

Ortho: 02! Get all the anchors and retreat! NOW!!

KB-RS02: Grrrr!!

Malleus: How bothersome. You're nothing more than a fly buzzing around my face…Away with you!

(Malleus explodes the other unit)

Ortho: 02! Argh… But thanks to 02 distracting him, the anchors are safe. All I have to do now is get them out of here…!

(The ground starts to shake)

Malleus: …What is it now? You fools just don't know when to stop!

Ortho: This is…!

Episode 7-105

Operator B: KB-RS01 and 02 are down! 45 seconds until Ortho loses power!

Head Engineer: …He still has enough time and power to escape the domain. Don't give up!! All autopilot Charon units, activate Termination Mode! Do whatever it takes to get Ortho out of there!

Chief: All battle ships, concentrate power into the magical cannons! Raise the output and don't stop firing!!

Technician: W-We've already reached maximum output! If we go any higher, the generators are going to get fried!

Chief: I don't care! As long as we can give him some time, even ten seconds or three seconds, it doesn't matter. We just need to have Malleus concentrate on defending the barrier! Now take aim and fiiiiiire! Fire, fire fire!

Ortho: It's Styx! They're giving me backup! Now's my chance! Magical slicer, full buuurst!

Malleus: …What!?

Ortho: Uooooooo!!

Chief: Cease cannon fire! All ships, prepare for Malleus's counterstrike and activate your invisible shields!

Operator A: …Ortho has now exceeded his power limit. System down, we don't have a signal!

Chief: …No!!

Head Engineer: Or-kun…!

(An alarm blares)

Operator A: We're receiving a transmission from the Charon Tetra Unit!

Charon: This is Tetra Unit reporting! We've discovered Ortho's body floating in the water around the domain! His body is very badly damaged, but his core is unharmed. We've also recovered all the analysis anchors from the water. We're now en route back to HQ.

Everyone: We did it!! Hooraaaaay!!

(Mr. and Mrs. Shroud hug and fall to the floor in relief)

Chief / Head Engineer: Haaaahhh….

Head Engineer: Good grief... I've said this before and I'll say it again, but even if I had a hundred hearts those boys would still leave me frazzled at the end of the day….

Chief: You know what? I gotta agree with you there, sweetheart….

Malleus: …Tsch. Damn those cunning little humans… No, it matters not. They can come back as many times as they like, be it a hundred times, a thousand times, and it will always end the same… I will remove any and all uninvited guests.

Episode 7-106

Ortho: Huh? Where am I…?

Head Engineer: You awake, Or-kun?

Ortho: Mom… Dad… I…

Head Engineer: Your Cerberus Gear was heavily damaged. All we managed to recover was your core and some of the surrounding parts around it. We lost both KB-RS units in the domain.

Ortho: I see… I wanted the three of us to make it back home together…

Head Engineer: They were good boys, huh. Listen, once we get rid of that domain, I'm sure we'll be able to recover their parts. And then mama will fix them up good as new.

Ortho: I'm so sorry, I know how hard you worked on them…

Head Engineer: What are you apologizing for!! All that matters is you're safe and sound. Welcome home, Or-kun.

Chief: Welcome home, Ortho. I'm so glad you made it back safely.

Ortho: Yeah, I'm glad to be home, too.

(The Shroud family hugs each other)

Ortho: Wait, I almost forgot! What about the anchors!?

Chief: They've all been recovered safely, you guys did an excellent job. Sytx's data processing department is firing all cylinders trying to analyze everything. There's multiple, complex layers of magic comprising Malleu's domain. The way it's interwoven, it reminds me of Test Subject F… Sorry, of the ancient spell that Grim has on him. Thanks to Briar Valley's assistance, we've at least been able to ascertain how the domain is constructed.

Ortho: Already!? That's great news!

Chief: Unfortunately, it's just the opposite.

Ortho: Wait, what do you mean?

Chief: We've determined that if Malleus Draconia himself does not break his spell voluntary, or if he is not eliminated, then we only have a 0.2% chance of destroying the domain from the outside.

Ortho: No…!

Head Engineer: Everything in that domain, even the laws of reality, is under Malleus's control. We could fire the most powerful magical cannons in the world at that barrier and fight our way inside, but as soon as you're in, you're powerless. We could maybe beat him if we take about 100,000 Cerberus Gear units with us…

Ortho: We probably wouldn't even need to fight him if we had that many units. He'd be too stunned to even move…

Head Engineer: Sounds like a good idea, right? But by the time I finish making that many auto-pilot units, his domain will have likely enveloped the whole world by then.

Chief: We have a couple of other concerns, as well. The minds of all those people asleep on Sage's Island, they're all trapped within Malleus's magical barrier. And according to our analyses, we've discovered they're all currently "dreaming".

Ortho: Dreaming…? You mean the illusionary phenomenon humans experience when in REM sleep?

Head Engineer: Correct. His magic is tricking them into believing that what they're seeing in those dreams is real. It almost works like the Lethe River system, in a way. So if we go in guns a-blazing and try to destroy the barrier, we just might end up destroying everyone's minds along with it.

Ortho: I get it… It's like the domain is one huge server. And that means… Pretty much our only option is to try and convince Malleus-san to bring down the domain himself and let everybody go.

Part 2

Part 3

#twst spoilers #twst #twisted wonderland #twst jp #malleus draconia #idia shroud #twst silver #sebek zigvolt #ortho shroud #the ruler of the abyss #twst book 7

[anekogia]

Malleus straight up having the biggest glow up of the Century!

Half-Human, Half-Dragon Faerie Baby ❌️

Giant Baby Lizard ✅️

#twisted wonderland #disney twisted wonderland #twst #disney twst #malleus draconia #twst malleus #chapter 6 #twisted wonderland spoilers #twst spoilers #diasomnia #ruler of the abyss #also low-key I was expecting them to take the reptile route #mostly because I've been reading too much wriolette eggpreg fanfics #I have no shame

[boycasanova]

Spoilers for chapter 4

Lilias general card Groovied and Baul, Sebek’s grandfather! Sebeks mother also has scales on her face and apparently Maleficia adopted Lilia and raised him? Take that with a grain of salt from his home tap lines! Lilias dream does not include Silver, this was 500 years ago before Malleus was born. :(

Apparently she wasn’t gentle when raising him, and like Malleus, when upset she would summon lightning. :) he says that she protected him when he was an orphan, so likely something similar to his Silvers relationship.

#twisted wonderland #twst #malleus draconia #lilia vanrogue #ruler of the abyss #spoilers #sebek zigvolt #general Lilia #mu

[oreoskys]

Hello everyone~ with chapter 7 part 2's release, we got Malleus's overblot! And I've gotta say I was a little... underwhelmed. I wanted to see Malleus in a more monstrous Form. I have no qualms about most of the outfit, except.....

the corset was... plain. He had not NEARLY enough scales and he was GREY!! NOT GREEN! The tail was so small and not nearly imposing enough. The end of his tail looked like a weed leaf, we couldn't see his tiddies, and his hair was... short? And so, I took his fate into my hands. I present to ye, dear reader, the Malleus overblot redesign:

closeups below:

#thank you belial for putting the idea for this redesign in my head :3 #rbs appreciated #twst #twisted wonderland #disney twisted wonderland #twst headcanons #twisted wonderland malleus #twst edit #disney twst #twst malleus #malleus draconia #malleus twst #twst chapter 7 spoilers #ruler of the abyss #chapter 7 spoilers #oreo art #overblot #twst wonderland #malleus overblot

[hanafubukki]

Gothel and Lilia Parallels/Tangled & Cassandra 

I was talking to Mumble ( @/081314) and Amy ( @/the-knaves-world) and how Lilia has a lot of elements from Gothel (From Tangled)

Gothel

Lilia’s new title from the 3rd Anniversary update has been Seeker of Cradles. We know that Gothel kidnapped Rapunzel because she has the healing properties/ablility to reverse age from the flower.

Rapunzel is also the kidnapped princess and with the theories that Silver could be a descendant from the Knight of Dawn, that could make him royalty.

Then we come to the age aspect. Gothel kidnapped Rapunzel so she can use her to become young again. Who else do we know that is old and lacking magic? Lilia Vanrouge, who can’t use his magic and is dying.

On top of that, Lilia has been hiding many secrets especially from Silver. As can also be seen with Gothel and how she hid Rapunzel’s background from her.

If Silver has symbolisms from Rapunzel, then he might also have her abilities as well. The power to heal. In the movie, Rapunzel brought back Eugene with her tears...and who else do we know has been crying? Silver. Maybe it is his tears that heals Lilia? Maybe returns his magic? It would make sense and is in parallel with the live action Maleficent 2 Movie. Since it was Aurora’s tears that brought back Maleficent. If that is the case, that means that Lilia can then help bring down Malleus’ OB.

Most of the Flowers that Lilia has been associated with recently has had healing properties to them, so hoping (please) that means that one way or another Lilia will be healed (or have more time with his sons).

We know that Silver and Lilia lived far away from other villagers, but we don’t know why. Mumble and I assumed it could be because Silver has so many qualities of the Knight of Dawn. Time will only tell why that is so. Gothel kept Rapunzel away so she can keep the child to herself and use her powers.

Lilia, despite becoming weak in the sun, has been in many sun related events. The sun symbol is the main design in the kingdom of Corona. Not only that, but Gothel literally became dust out the window when she fell out of the tower. It was bright and sunny outside, despite the cold and dark inside the tower. Not saying that will happen to Lilia, but he is weak and dying is he not?

Bringing back the point that Eugene got stabbed and then healed by Rapunzel, who got hurt recently in Chapter 4? Protecting Silver no less? Do you see where I am going with this? It points that someway somehow Lilia might get healed and Silver might be the reason. (Love heals all, does it not?)

Back when I was really into Tangled, I read this post that talked about how Rapunzel was raised not to show emotions. We have seen how Fae have trouble expressing themselves, verbally and emotionally. We have seen how Lilia’s role in Malleus’ and Silver’s life has affected them so. Malleus having to act and always keep the image of a king. Then we have Silver, who expressed how he has trouble showing how he feels and how that troubles him (Silver Dorm SSR). That is until we get to book 7 and he breaks down in front of Malleus which ends up cascading to the whole OB event. All of this to say, Gothel raised Rapunzel not to show physical affection and when it was needed, Rapunzel would seek comfort from her and no one else. Just like how Silver can only seek comfort from those he is close with. (though, to be fair, those he is close with know him better than anyone else and we have seen how NRC reacts to how chivalrous Silver is)

Sun Drop/Moon Drop Symbolisms & Cassandra 

Elements from the animated series can be seen as well.

We know that Silver and Malleus have traits that are the same and yet opposites as well,

Silver gives off light vibes. He always had his animal friends even when Lilia was away. Malleus gives off dark vibes. He has always been alone despite being surrounded by people. Silver has lived in a cottage out in the forrest with plenty of sun while Malleus (if we go by animated movie vibes and aesthetics and what we have learned from him) probably lived in a dark atmosphere at the castle, only escaping to visit the others.

There's also the fact that Lilia, Malleus, and Sebek are a type of Dark Fae. Silver is not Fae and could be a descendent of Knight of Dawn. You know dawn, which is the light before the sun rises.

The Sun drop has healing properties. Silver has symbolisms in pastels (which is of course in correlation with Sleeping beauty as well).

The Moon drop is destructive, causes death, decay, ruin, and destruction. It can also drain the life force and vital essence from living things, such as plants and people. Which we know is what's happening with Malleus’ magic as it expands and destroys the nature around him. How people can die if they don't get rescued from this dream world soon.

The moon drop can summon black rock spines...which in instances can look like thorns. The Moon drop can also keep track of the sun drop, as it always knows its location.

Gothel played a role in the animated series as well. She neglected her daughter, Cassandra, and then abandoned her once she kidnapped Ranunzel. To condense what happened in the series, theres misunderstandings which eventually leads to Rapunzel and Cassandra butting heads. In short, Malleus and Silver are currently butting heads. 

Cassandra and Silver has parallels too. Lilia often went traveling leaving Silver behind. (We don’t know to what degree the Zigvolts took care of him nor how often Malleus visited). Silver had to fend for himself and do chores in the cottage. Cassandra would often get left behind while Gothel would got about doing her own business, leaving Cass to fend for herself. 

Cassandra repressed her memories of Gothel and grew to be a mature, intelligent, and skilled fighter. She had the dream to become a Royal Guard just like her adopted father. Who else do we know that shares those same ambitions? Silver who’s adopted father is the General of the Royal Family.

Cassandra is loyal to the King and Queen but was willing to break rules  and lose her job to make Rapunzel happy. Silver is willing to to go against Malleus so Lilia can do what he wished despite his actions hurting all three of them. Silver is also willing to go against his King to stop him knowing that it is wrong and Malleus is not in his right mind and knowing that Malleus is suffering while OB.

Reuniting the two stones are said to bring ultimate power, but what if in this case, Humans and Faes getting along brings peace? (Its not like we can yeet Silver and Malleus to space lol)

Alternatively, we have seen how Malleus has used his powers to fix the stage in Book 5. We have seen how Malleus healed Vil. Maybe, once Silver helps brings Malleus back, both Malleus and Silver can heal Lilia. The ultimate power is the love they share for Lilia, the sun and moon, which ultimately heals. Like how Cass died, but Rapunzel used the two stones to bring her back. (Malleus magic does deal with nature and we have seen how connected to nature and magic the Fae are and Silver has always also had a connection to animals/nature).

Fun Fact: Hikaru Midorikawa was one of the singers in “I see the Light”... I bet Lilia is seeing the light alright--okay, okay, I’ll stop 😂( I know a few people who are going to give me looks for that lolol)

(Disney really out here saying we should focus on the movies and the animated shows 😂, I did not expect to delve into Cassandra as much as I did but it all makes so much sense).

#twst theory #twst theories #lilia vanrouge #twst lilia vanrouge #twst silver #twisted wonderland silver #malleus draconia #twst malleus draconia #diasomnia #twst book 7 #twisted wonderland book 7 #ruler of the abyss

[yuuki-in-twisted-wonderland]

*sees recent spoilers for Book 7*

...Okay, now I am very frightened on a number of levels.

#twisted wonderland #twst #twst book 7 #ruler of the abyss #malleus draconia #mal honey what are you doing?

[ruler-of-thorns]

I'll show you a true happy ending.

(Alt versions under the cut)

#twst #twisted wonderland #malleus draconia #twst malleus #twst spoilers #twst chapter 7 spoilers #twst book 7 #twst book 7 spoilers #digital art #digital artwork #twst art #twst fanart #fanart #OHHH BOY THIS LATEST PART #he is SOOO manipulative he is SOOOO loving he is SOOOO insane #he is going to do everything for Lilia and destroy the world in the process #HE IS THE RULER OF THE ABYSS!! HE IS MAKING HIMSELF ESSENTIALLY A GOD AND STILL #STILL HE IS DEFIED #ARGH MALLEUS #cruor's art

[acrowthatlikeswriting]

Why do I hear DOOM music?

#and why is it getting louder #twisted wonderland #ortho shroud #look at the little wannabe vigilante superhero #twst chapter 7 spoilers #twst chapter 7 #ruler of the abyss #of all the predictions for chapter 7 #this was definitely not one of them

[sandycookie]

Chapter 7′s Distribution

(Pretending my fic doesn’t exist hahaha)

So, I believe I am not alone in having gone crazy waking up and seeing that Chapter 7′s first part is coming out this mid-December (and Sebek’s dorm uniform AND his first event SSR in late December! Sebek fans, stay strong). It’s crazy, I thought it wouldn’t be until 2023 that we’d see any news about Chapter 7 releasing. There was also some Asia  Disney accounts that were teasing anime, of which was TWST, and yes it does seem to point to a late December or 2023 release but there’s yet to be any word from the TWST account themselves of this, so I’ll save that for later. I am super excited for the anime though. On another note, ch7 is actually releasing around the 1000th day of TWST’s service, as if it’s tying in Malleus’ line of ‘1000 years is only a moment when you’re asleep’, which is really neat!

(More below the cut)

Anyway, what stands out about Chapter 7 other than its story content is that there is a statement that Chapter 7′s distribution is going to be different from the previous chapters’ 

Naturally, this made many of us TWST brainrotters lose our minds even more, as if we needed to have more of our brain matter at forfeit. 

Firstly, I must confess I’m half-lying. Rather than releasing the ‘first part’ of ch7/Ruler of the Abyss, it’s the ‘first chapter’ of it. Seeing as the length of Chapters have been increasing exponentially (ch4 has ~41 eps, ch5 has ~75 eps, and ch6 got ~213 eps), this points to the formatting of ch7. I think it’ll be similar to how events such as Vargas Camp and the Halloween events work. It’s not necessarily batches of episodes being released, but rather chapters that each create the larger story. I think the # of eps ch7 will get could be in the 400 - 500 range, it really depends on how batshit crazy it all gets. 

Aside from basic releases, there has been speculation from JP about how the content itself will play out. Up until now, TWST’s main story has been told primarily through Yuu’s POV, though there are plenty of instances where we see character’s outside of Yuu’s POV acting and moving the story along. For the most part, the information we learn is also information that Yuu gains as well. Many theorize that rather than Yuu’s, or at least rather than Yuu’s POV being the main lens in which we view the story, there will be a retelling of the main story up to this point all from Malleus’ POV. This is interesting in many ways, as this would be the first time we would be primarily experiencing the story through a POV other than Yuu’s. It would allow for different views on the world of TWST, in the shoes someone who’s acquainted with its culture and customs, and would also allow us to be privy to the actions and maybe even thoughts of a character who has so much lore and mystery hanging on his actions. Putting in my own 2 cents, I don’t think that ch7 will be entirely from Malleus’ POV, but given the trailer, Sleeping Beauty, and Maleficent, it wouldn’t be out of the question if there’s a chunk of the story from Malleus’ POV should he cause Yuu or NRC to sleep, though I don’t think the chunk of story would be dominated from Malleus’ POV. If that does happen, I think that there’ll at least be some of Yuu’s POV as they confront the various dreams they’ve been having, maybe even more Mickey stuff as he can only meet Yuu in his dreams (maybe Yuu will meet the Great Seven? Or at least encounter manifestations of them?). Though I think it would be neat if we could get other characters’ POV as they confront aspects about themselves, particularly the OB boys and the steps they’ve taken to better themselves. 

I don’t think the entirety of ch7 will be the retelling, but I think it is a good idea to have in many ways as it helps players review the past story content without them having to retreading charted waters while also providing new story content in the form of Malleus’ POV. 

But the main appeal of this is connecting back to the famous Time Loop theory. If you don’t know what it is, it’s a theory that all of NRC is in a Time Loop and that Yuu is there to prevent the threat (likely Grim) of tragedy. There’s a lot of variations on this theory and I won’t go into detail, but you can find plenty of Time Loop theories. I recommend this video from princessmacarons as I believe it does a solid job of getting the solid ideas of the Time Loop theory out. But the core idea in this case is that Malleus is in a Time Loop trying his best to find his ‘happy ending’. 

Another theory is that there will be a route split. I personally don’t think this will be the case, or that if there is something like this then it would be written in a way to be contained in ch7. I’m certain that there will be story content beyond ch7, such as ch8 for when Grim OB (and TWST is huge in JP; I don’t think they’d end its service in as short a time as 3 or 4 years) or even content that expands beyond NRC’s walls; RSA, or the world of TWST in some sort of summer break thing. There’s also the Spring Break! Either way, having a route split would be create a lot of work for future content depending on the route split. As nice as it would be for Yuu to have more story presence, they have so far only been a stand-in for the audience; placing the choice of the course of a story in the hands of the player isn’t anything new, but for a online game such as TWST, I don’t see that happening. Part of the joys of being in the a part of a fandom for an updating story is being able to theorize and speculate on future content. And a major part of that is having a overarching, main narrative at the forefront. Having a single narrative play out creates a sense of unity among the player base, and for a game like TWST that is a visual novel and thus relies on its story to draw in fans, this is even more important. Yes, there could always be this ‘whose side are you on?’ kind of thing that can work, but again, I don’t see this happening, at least in ch7 when the story can still feasibly go on. A route split I can kind of see happening is maybe something at the end of the game, where Yuu chooses what they want to do (i.e go home, stay in TWST, etc.).

Still, I guess I can somewhat see a reality where there is a route split; TWST’s quality has been improving by leaps and bounds. But I still don’t think it’s very likely, as cool as it would be to have. 

We still haven’t gotten any actual content for ch7, only teasers and trailers. We’ll have to withhold any solid conclusions until we’ve finished ch7, or get a good chunk of it. I don’t think anyone expected for ch6 to take place in the Isle of Woe at STYX, and it was a major shock that it happened. Point is, TWST has proven to us, not just in events, that it has a way of subverting our expectations. ch7 can go in so many ways its not even funny. I eagerly await Chapter 1 of Ruler of the Abyss and how ch7 will play out, and I am equally elated for the many questions we have regarding lore.

Thank you for reading my half-baked half-thought brainrot of a rant. Go drink some water, maybe get a snack. You deserve it. 

#twisted wonderland #twst #malleus draconia #yuu twst #chapter 7 #ruler of the abyss #sandy blabbles #AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH #HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[danthepest]

This guy was always my favourite card in Yu-Gi-Oh even if he isn't that powerful compared to others in terms of attack/defense or effect. The fact that he has his own ongoing storyline where he's constantly warring with the Dark King of the Abyss is the cherry on top.

#yu-gi-oh #ygo #ygo cards #ygo monsters #yu-gi-oh card game #yugioh #dark ruler ha des #dark king of the abyss #yu-gi-oh! #yu gi oh #yu gi oh! #yugioh monster #yugioh cards #yugioh tcg

[081314]

Book 7: The Ruler of the Abyss – Chapter 7 (Part 3)

Following is part 3 of my translation of Chapter 7 of Book 7: The Ruler of the Abyss. This part contains Episode 7-112 to 7-116. This concludes Chapter 7.

Main storyline spoilers after the cut.

Episode 7-112

Idia: G-Get me outta heeeeeeere!! W-Why are Malleus-Shi and a Styx unit having a sudden death match in the middle of school?? And that getup, don't tell me… Malleus-Shi overblotted…!?

Ortho: Uwaaah!? The sky's splitting apart!?

Idia: Eep! W-What is it now!?

Malleus: …This dream is beginning to fall apart.

Ortho: Fall apart?

Malleus: You are not meant to exist within this dream. And now that you have appeared here before your older brother, his "happily ever after" will be no more. Little Shroud, I see now I've no reason to fight you. I can simply let you be consumed by the abyss, together with this crumbling dream.

(Malleus teleports away)

Idia: Huh!? W-Waaait! Malleus-Shi, t-take me with yoooou!!!!

Ortho: …Now I understand. I- This humanoid version of Ortho, I only exist because of what happened that day. And by being here in this dream world, where big brother is supposed to have his "happily ever after", I'm causing a temporal paradox!

(The Darkness appears)

Idia: Ugh! The heck's this black goop!? It- It's dragging me down…!

Ortho: Big brother! Here, take my hand! And don't let go!!

Idia: Dude, you're gonna rip my arm off…!!

(An alarm beeps)

Head Engineer: Or-kun, can you hear me? You need to get out of there!

Idia: Is that… Is that mom!?

Ortho: But I can't leave without big brother!

Head Engineer: The spell's formulation is being rapidly rewritten. If you stay there any longer, we'll lose your signal and you won't be able to come back! This is a direct order: retreat at once!!

Ortho: Ugh…!

Idia: Ortho? This unit is… Ortho…? AUGH! M-My head…!

Ortho: Big brother! No, don't let go of my hand…! Ah-!

(Idia is dragged down into the Darkness)

Idia: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!

Ortho: BIG BROTHER! I promise… I promise we'll come save you…!

Episode 7-113

Idia: What is… this place…? It's so cold… and dark… and lonely. This feels so… familiar. …I…

???: Oh, come on! We had that big, emotional goodbye, and now you're coming back already? Boooo. I dunno what's going on, but I can already tell this is gonna be a pain in the ass.

Idia: Huh? ….WHAT THE!? A PH-PHANTOM….!?

Ortho (Phantom): Yo, big bro. How's it going? Welcome to the Underworld! It's a little dark, a little gloomy, but hey, what are you gonna do?

Idia: Wh-…. WHAAAAAAT!? W-What in the actual hell, man!? First that virtual bishounen and that Styx unit kept calling me "big brother"… and now this friggin' huge ass phantom is calling me "big bro"!? M-My little brother is a good kid, and he goes to school at Royal Sword Academy… I think I'd remember having a pair of uber intense brothers like you guys, thank you!! Even for a nightmare this is way too much! Please, if this is a dream, just let me wake up already!!

Ortho (Phantom): Huh? I go to Royal Sword Academy? Ahhahahaha! Now that sounds like a nightmare to me. Or a delusion, even. Sorry, but Ortho's stuck in this gross ass pit, not at some gaudy school.

Idia: Y-You're lying… Ortho's an extrovert with tons of friends, and he-

Ortho (Phantom): Friends? Oh, yeah. I got lots of those. They're all phantoms, though, and all they ever do is moan and groan. Not big talkers, those guys.

Idia: That's impossible. T-There's no way Ortho's stuck in the Underworld! We're not even supposed to go down here! Ortho is… My little brother is…!!

Ortho (Phantom): …Big bro. It's not your fault I'm here. Stop blaming yourself already. Remember what you promised me? You said you wouldn't give up, you said you'd keep pushing on and make all our dreams come true. Are you really just gonna curl up in a little ball and stay down here forever?

Idia: Our dreams…? …Augh..! My… head…!

(Idia has a flashback)

Ortho: We can leave for real this time and go far away.

Idia: …Just leave it to your big bro.

(The flashback ends)

Idia: Haaah, haaah… I-I remember now… This is where I…! A-aauugh!! That's right, there is where I… Aauuugh…!

(Idia lets out a guttural scream as he remembers everything)

Idia: …..How… How could I forget… How could I forget something so important to me… I remember… everything…!

Episode 7-114

Idia: This is where I overblotted… Me and Ortho were aiming for the stars but we… but our classmates smoked us… The fuck did I tell him "just leave it to your big bro" for… My little brothers are always having to swoop in and save the day for me. I'm such a fucking loser…

(Idia has a flashback)

Ortho: I need you to help me save the world, Idia Shroud!

(The flashback ends)

Idia: …Listen, I dunno know what the hell's going on, but I do know Ortho needs my help. I have to get out of here… I have to find him.

Ortho (Phantom): Oh-hoh, didja finally wake up? That's great and all, but, uh, aren't you forgetting one teensy-weensy, but ever so crucial, little tiny detail?

Idia: Huh?

Ortho (Phantom): You know the gate's only supposed to be one way, right? And as the King of the Underworld, I can't just let spirits come in and out here like they own the place. Don't wanna look bad in front of the other phantoms.

Idia: Heh heh… You got some balls calling yourself the King of the Underworld. You're the one who's forgetting something here, my guy. You remember that curse you have? No wait- that blessing. The one that burns all your blot… Well, I got it too. This place is like one massive buff for my ATK and Magic stats. I'm broken, dude! *breathes in, breathes out* Okay, just gotta envision, like, my ultimate form…! HAAAAAA!!!

(Idia forces himself to overblot)

Ortho (Phantom): What, you wanna fight me?

Idia: Okay, you little snot nosed brat. Your big bro's gonna show you who's boss!

Ortho (Phantom): Augh…! N-No, how could I lose…! The hell's going on!? It's like all the blot's under his control!?

Idia: Boom-bada boom, boom, boom! Ha ha ha! Oh, please. You gonna start crying for your mommy? If that's all you got, forget about calling yourself king, you cocky little shit. Imma take my throne back and you can be my substitute whenever I'm gone. New Achievement Unlocked: "King of the Underworld" title earned! Ahh Ha ha!!

Ortho (Phantom): Uuugh…!!

Idia: Aaaah haa ha! Aaaah ha haa! Ah-Auuughh… *cough cough* …. Haaah, haaah…. That's right. I'm not gonna let you be king of this gross place forever. And that's why I can't stay here forever, either. I have to go. Game, Set, Match. Gate to the Underworld!!

(The gate opens and Idia escapes)

Ortho (Phantom): ….Take care, big bro. All the stars in the sky are waiting for you out there.

Episode 7-115

(Beeep beeep)

Idia: …..Ugh, would ya shuddup… Who is it?

(Idia answers the phone)

???: Ah, you finally picked up. It’s morning already, come on.

Idia: …Who are you?

Ortho?: Who am I…? What, did you forget your own little brother? It’s me, Ortho.

Idia: Ortho? …Guess it was all just a dream….. Heh….. Heh heh heeeheeehee!!

Ortho?: Uh, is everything okay?

Idia: Those crazy good drop rates and pulls I've been getting, Muscle Red not giving up gaming anymore, me going to orientation in person…. It was aaaaalll just a dream! Yup, it was just 100% my otaku fantasies!

Ortho?: Umm… What the heck are you talking about?

Idia: Uh-uh, that's my line, bro. There's no way in hell my little brother would go to Royal Sword Academy, all the dumbass rainbows and sparkles would make him SICK. I only have two little brothers: The humanoid one that goes to NRC with me, and the other one who's down in the Underworld!!

Ortho?: !! W-Wait, big bro! Just listen to me!

Idia: I'm soooo sorry, but the only people I'm okay with calling me "big bro" are anime and video game characters. Like, who even are you? And who's in charge of this gross ass dream? Is this a hallucinogenic spell? Was I kidnapped by some evil org and they've got, like, a brain washing helmet on me? Whatever's going on, you guys need to get yourselves a new scenario writer, stat. 'Cause I mean, really? Resetting the dream just 'cause I didn't get the Good End? That is beyond lame. Listen, I don't care what happens. I'm the only one who gets to decide if I get my "happily ever after" or not!! Expect a strongly worded letter from me sent to your customer service department!! Bye!!

(Idia hangs up the phone)

Episode 7-116

Idia: …You there, Ortho?

Ortho: Welcome back, big brother. I'm surprised you made it back here all by yourself. We had a lot of trouble reentering your dream on our end.

Idia: Hey, Ortho. Lemme, uhh.. apologize first. I know I've hurt you a lot, and I… I'm really sorry.

Ortho: Before you continue, there's something I want to say, too… I went to outer space all by myself! And I had this totally awesome battle with Malleus-san, it was so cool. This whole time while you've been asleep, I've been going on all these amazing adventures. I bet they'd even put the hero of Star Rogue to shame! Now don't you think there's something else you should be saying to me besides "I'm sorry"?

Idia: …Ortho, that's amazing. I can tell how hard you've been working. You're, like, the coolest guy in the world in my book. You're kind of making your big brother look bad here, though.

Ortho: Heh heh! Are you even surprised though? Don't forget… I'm the world's foremost humanoid, made by the one and only mad genius himself!

Idia: Heh. Yeah, you're right. Maybe one day you and me really will take over the whole galaxy together… Joking, of course. Ok, with that out of the way…. Uhhh, I remember going to sleep and all, but could you maybe explain what the hell is going on!??

Idia: *siiiiiiiigh* I wanna say I totally understand everything you just said… But my brain, like, short circuited after you said mom went through all my stuff. Only other thing I've understood so far is Malleus-Shi went overboard with the cheat codes.

Ortho: M-Mom had too! It was an emergency! Please don't feel too down about it.

Idia: You gotta be kidding me, dude. There's no way she didn't see that and oh yeah that too… Uuuggh… Why… Why me… WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS!? I'm just an innocent bystander! I didn't even friggin' go to the farewell party!! So why!! Why did my mom have to look through my computer!! …Ugh, just make it make sense, man… I feel like I just took 50 billion points of psychic damage….

(Idia collapes to the ground)

Ortho: Erm, I mean, yeah. I don't think anybody could've seen this coming, and it's unfortunate what happened… B-But it's okay! Mom didn't even really say anything about what she saw on your PC, so…

Idia: NOOOOO! Stop, stop, stop! Her being nice about it just makes it a million times worse!! You guys are lucky I can't accumulate blot or else I'd totally be overblotting right now!!! Fucking hell, Malleus-Shiiiii!!! Oh, he is so not getting away with this! I bet he thinks he's soooo cool, but I'm not gonna rest until he's on his hands and knees with snot and tears running all over his face begging me for mercy! Now, let's see. What'll I do to him…. Eh heh heh heh!!

Ortho: Uh-oh, I'm almost scared to ask what you're planning… Heh. He really picked the wrong guy to mess with.

Idia: Heh heh… Dude's never even seen my final form before, and now that my Underworld training arc's over he doesn't even stand a chance. You wait right there for me, Malleus Draconia… I'm gonna expose every single fucking weakness you got and make you PAY FOR THIS!!!

Part 1

Part 2

(TL Note: The flashback lines I took from the official ENG translation. Also took some lines from Disney's "Hercules" for Ortho in some parts.)

#idia shroud #malleus draconia #ortho shroud #twst #twisted wonderland #twst spoilers #twst jp #the ruler of the abyss

[anekogia]

Timeline of the war till when Lilia finds Silver (Spoliers from chapter 7)

This is based on most of the game's dialogue and scenes that played out. Might not be 100% accurate.

There was conflict/war between Briar Country (Land of Faes) and the Land of Sword (Human kingdom) because the Land of Swords were illegally gathering resources from Briar Country and destroying their lands.

While out scouting, Lilia and his men recieved news that King Henrich, King of the Land of Sword, is laying seige on Nobara Castle, where Princess Maleanor is currently living in and is taking care of her unhatched egg.

They quickly made their way there to warn the princess, where they King Henrich challenges Maleanor to a duel against his best warrior, the Knight of Dawn.

Lilia, Baul and their troops manage to make their way and warn Maleanor about the seige, but the princess tasks Lilia to look after her egg and escape Nobara Castle.

Maleanor makes her way out of her castle, where she battles against the Knight of Dawn and his men. The princess gains the upper hand, and buries the Knight into the ground.

The Knight of Dawn falls into a secret passage that Lilia and his men are using. It was then revealed that the Knight of Dawn is against fighting the fae and gave Lilia and his troops safe passage so that they can escape with Maleanor's egg.

Ultimately, Lilia manages to escape safely with the egg. However, Maleanor overblots and is slain by the Knight of Dawn..Nobara Castle is then taken over by the royals of the Land of Sword.

Some time after, King Henrich dies (good), and his younger sister, Princess Leah, becomes queen. She and the Knight of Dawn also marry and had a child.

However, the conflict between their kingdom and the fae is still happening, and the Knight of Dawn is killed during one of their battles.

Knowing that there is no hope for her kingdom, Queen Leah left her son to be protected by the three fairies in Nobara Castle.

Queen Leah dies soon afterwards. In an effort to save the young prince, the fairies cast a spell on him so that he would be placed under an eternal slumber until the war is over, and until somebody who could love him finds him.

About 200 to 300 years after the war, Prince Malleus is born, much to the delight of the fae kingdom now known as Briar Valley/Valley of Thorns.

More than 100 years after that, Lilia is visiting the ruins of Nobara Castle, where he hears something coming out from the castle. He finds a baby in the throne room and quickly realizes he is the child of the Knight of Dawn (from his hair colour and his necklace).

Having not forgotten what the Knight of Dawn did for him, Lilia adopts the child and gives him the "blessing of the night", resulting in the baby's hair colour changing from gold to silver.

Lilia names the child Silver and started raising him in a cottage in the woods. Malleus drops by time after time, thinking that Silver was just some orphan Lilia found in the woods.

Notes: I wouldn't be surprised if the Knight of Dawn's name is "Stefan/Stephan" since Silver's mom's name is Leah, which is also the name of Aurora's mother in Sleeping Beauty.

Also, knowing that Malleus is probably watching over everyone's dreams, I am 100% sure that this is how he is going to find out about Silver's true heritage. And he is not going to be happy.

#twisted wonderland #disney twisted wonderland #twst #disney twst #twst silver #lilia vanrouge #malleus draconia #malenoa draconia #malaenor draconia #baul zigvolt #twst chapter 7 #twst chapter 7 spoilers #ruler of the abyss

[boycasanova]

Some SSR General Lilia voicelines I’ve been able to come across:

“Briar Valley is ruled by the relatives of the night. If you want to survive, best keep quiet human.” Probably the line you get when set Home Screen.

“If you need anything, just ask. …I look like an acquaintance of yours? That’s all? Don’t bother me for stupid things like that.”

“Baul (Sebek’s grandfather) is loud and stubborn.”

“Maleficia (Malleus’s grandmother) took care of me when I was orphaned. …Was she gentle? She would shoot lightening when she was upset with me.”

“Who’s going to NRC? What could a newly hatched chick, only a few decades old, even teach me?”

“During my absence, the Princess’s tantrum completely destroyed the castle. I want to avoid that.” he’s referring to Mallenoa, Malleus’s mama :)

His card also duos with Sebek, which is so cuteee!!!

#twisted wonderland #twst #malleus draconia #lilia vanrogue #twst spoilers #chapter 7 #ruler of the abyss #mu

[blasterdiablo]

「 @blasterexceed 」 | 「 X 」

Alone, in the darkness.

He had been rolling a cut flower between his fingers, thinking on Asaka's words from earlier.

Then, without warning, and with the flick of his thumb the head of the flower plops atop his desk. He tossed the stem aside before turning around in his chair so he was laying across the arms rather unconventionally.

It was so dark he couldn't even perceive the ceiling above him. There was no difference once he closed his eyes. After a long moment he opens them again, but this time he's greeted with a flood of light.

To invoke the power of PSYqualia... It took a lot from him, even after years of using the power he considered to master. But it's due to his overuse of tapping into the Abyss that causes his weaker spells. Not that that stopped him. He didn't need a strong body, not when he had Tetsu. And he didn't need the energy, not when he had Asaka to act upon his wishes and demands.

He looks deep, and deeper still into the light. Digging deep, looking for the image he desired. To Ren, his visions were the truth, an outcome he was meant to see and fulfill. In reality they've grown twisted and corrupt by the influence of the Abyss he'd been tapping into.

So when he sees Kai, decorated in Silver Thorns as he razes those he deems his own allies.... he couldn't help but smile at the thought. It was a beautiful image, one he surely couldn't keep to himself. It was the first image of Kai he's seen in years after all... it was something to celebrate; the soon-to-be-reality that Kai would once again be his.

He turns his head towards the window of his office, despite it being locked and covered by a thick curtain. There he sees that pesky annoying bright blue spec of light that persistently haunted his glimpses into the possibilities of the world. He reaches out his hand, as if connecting the dots of a constellation.

And he shares with Aichi that image.

Images of Kai in his true form as a mighty dragon, obedient and loyal even as the Dragon Tamer's whip drew beautiful lines between his scales and the silver thorns dug themselves deep into his flesh. The supreme flame dragon was mighty and strong, but Ren knew of his weaknesses, the flaws in his armor. He showed Aichi how entertaining Kai truly could be given the chance. Even going so far as to spoil the surprise act he'd been preparing for Kai's inevitable return.

Ren had to be rid of the extras anyway. And what better way to take out the trash while showing off his ultimate actor than with a tournament? Yes, Kai would fight. And fight. And fight until Ren was rid of everything unworthy of his time. He'd been collecting Chains and creatures for such an event for a long time now. Many people in this land had come to fear dragons, he imagines the crowds that would form around an event promising to pit them against themselves.

Finally, the blue light formed a corporeal image. And Ren allows himself to stand by it's side. He'd done it, connected with Aichi and now they shared this moment, this image together. Even if Aichi had refused his invitation, Ren would have forced him to see it anyway, just as he did before. He would show him again and again until the other finally understood. But... it really didn't take much persisting for the other to show. Either Aichi truly wasn't in full control of his gift just yet, or he was as curious as he was stubborn. It didn't matter either way, so long as Aichi watched the show.

--It was an honor after all, to be let in backstage like this.

❝ I didn't wake you, did I? I was just having the most wonderful dream, and thought to share it with you. ❞

The image of Kai's potential future then falters before them, shaking the very ground as he collapsed. It wasn't long before an image of Asaka showed up, and with a bit of gentle encouragement from her thorny whip urges Kai to rise and continue the fight. Ren seems to be enjoying himself as he smiles over at the other, and just in case Aichi decided to look away Ren clamps a hand onto the back of Aichi's neck, forcing him a bit forward to make sure he really got a good look at what was soon to be.

Normally Ren had no way of changing anything in these visions, let alone to be able to touch and interact with them. But it would seem Aichi existed in the same way Ren did when subject to PSYqualia's power, allowing him to give the other user a bit of a squeeze. Nothing that would hurt him, but enough to show this was all truly happening right now.

❝ This... This is what awaits us. Isn't it amazing? ❞ -

#.//once again i ask for Aichi to establish a Bluetooth connection with Ren #FURTHER INTO THE ABYSS「ic」 #VERSE.// THEATER OF THE BRANDED #blasterexceed #RULER OF ALL KNIGHTS「blasterexceed | Aichi Sendou」 #.//not me stealing scenery from s1 again LOLOL #.//also i had it in my notes here that at this point Ren does indeed have Aichi's Blaster Blade at this time. Not that it shows up in this #.//i imagine it's either laying on his desk or like. Tetsu picked it up when he picked Ren up post the other Nobles thread and has it LOLOL

[aabyssalprincee]

"Who are you? And what qre thos monsters?"

"Me? I'm a humble traveler. These monsters..? They're friends~. Don't worry, they won't do any harm."

#;..🌼/the ruler of the abyss #;..🌼/aether. #int: red-head-courage

[portalopened]

@draggeddowntothedark​ || Continued X

“Levi...” Tally sighed and shook their head “I didn’t offer help because I can’t. I just... Can’t.” there was no way Tally could explain the cosmic rules they created for themself, no way Levi would understand that if they were to share their powers with him, Levi would go mad in an instance.

“I won’t tell Johnnie,” they finally said, putting a hand on the other’s shoulder “but he will find out. Eventually he will find out. Not through me, but I know he will.” another sad sigh. They carried secrets too. Things Tally could never tell Johnnie.

“All I’m asking you is, don’t be like me. I am keeping secrets from him too, you know? So please, all I can ask from you is, don’t be like me.”

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