Vedy - Prince of Votaria - Main Story

Vedy - Prince of Votaria - Main Story

Chapter 1 - Too Cute

Kingdom of Sins, Votaria, October... It was an intensely dark night when I awakened the prince. 

??: Uu... Did you wake me up...? 

The moment the prince woke up and looked at me, his eyes brightened up like a single invisible star that was shooting through the night. 

??: Whoa... You're so cute and radiant... 

MC: Eh!? 

Vedy: Ah, sorry about that so suddenly! I'm Vedy. The prince of the Kingdom of Sins. Come to my kingdom next time! I'll show you my gratitude until then!!

MC: O-Okay. 

When he got up, he held my hand strongly. 

Vedy: Alright, that's a promise! You'll definitely come, right? Make sure to!! Okay!

He greatly shook my head over and over again as his eyes were shining. I became completely overwhelmed by that energy. 

A week later since that meeting... Just as I promised, I visited the Kingdom of Sins. 

(This is Vedy-kun's kingdom? It's a little scary...) 

I heard that Votaria was a kingdom that has prisons that takes in sinners. Just like that dark image, the town was surrounded by a dense fog even though it's daytime. Getting an eerie impression, I walked while feeling discouraged and... 

??: Pass! Give it here! Pass!!

??: Alright, I'm counting on you, Vedy!!

(That voice just now? Also, he said Vedy...) 

When I heard cheerful voices that contrasted with the town's atmosphere, I headed towards them. Then... 

MC: !!

At that moment, a man's silhouette jumped up much higher than my height. 

(No way, going that high!?) 

Vedy: Alright! Goal!!

From that voice, I understood the situation clearly. Over there in the street basketball court, the one who did a dunk just now was Vedy-kun, the one who invited me to this kingdom... 

Chapter 2 - The Source of Envy

In the somewhat ominous town, I heard lively voices... Over there, what barged into my field of vision was Vedy-kun doing a dunk in the street basketball court. 

(Amazing... Just now, Vedy-kun jumped higher than my height...) 

As I was surprised and speechless, my eyes met with Vedy-kun's. 

Vedy: Ahhh, MC!! You actually came!?

When his entire body showed how happy he was, he ran over to me. 

Vedy: You finally came! That makes me really happy!! Did you get lost along the way? Did downtown scare you!? 

He spouted out words instantly like a machine gun. He was easy to read from the way his tail was wagging happily below his back. 

(Being welcomed like this makes me happy for some reason...) 

MC: Thank you for worrying about me. 

When I smiled, his cheeks turned red. 

Vedy's Friend 1: Hey, hey, what is she making you red for? 

Vedy's Friend 2: Could she be Vedy-kun's girlfriend!? 

Vedy: Stu-! It's not like that!! Don't say something so rude!!

As Vedy-kun's friends were teasing him from left and right, his face turned redder. 

Vedy: I'm really sorry!! MC, these guys are, well... Look, in my kingdom, there are a lot of scary looking guys. But, they're all really nice people, my cherished friends!

After saying that in the middle of the group, Vedy-kun's friends roughly petted his head. 

(Vedy-kun sure has a lot of friends... But, I can understand how he feels. With his looks and personality contrasting each other, I'm feeling lively from just looking at him.) 

Vedy: That's right, let me introduce these guys, as you can see, I like street basketball. Heeey, Cero, come over here for a sec!

When Vedy-kun said that, one of the young men ran over here from the goal. 

Vedy: This is Cero, he's my team's... He's more of a sub leader, I guess? 

Cero: ...Hello. 

Vedy's Friend 1: Why are you focusing on that? Introduce us more properly!

One of Vedy-kun's friends smiled and poked his head. Although... 

Cero: ......

(I wonder why... Isn't Cero-san really looking at me?) 

Vedy: Alright! Once the match is over, I'll show you around town, so wait for a bit. 

As he was looking at me anxiously, I... 

///Choices///

- Good luck (☼)

MC: Good luck in the match. 

Vedy: Mm!? Of course! ...Somehow, that's... 

When he turned away a little, he fiddled with the tip of his earlobe that has turned red. 

Vedy: You cheering for me makes me really happy!

- Okay, I'll wait (☽)

MC: Okay, I'll wait. 

Vedy: It'll only be for a short while!

///Choices///

Vedy-kun returned to the court with his friends. Then, at that moment... 

Cero: ...

(...? Cero?) 

Just as Cero-san was about to leave, I felt his gaze towards me that instant. 

Chapter 3 - The Prince of Envy

In a street corner of Votaria, where street basketball was occurring as it was covered in thick clouds... When the match ended after a while, Vedy-kun took me to town just as he had promised to do. 

Vedy: Stay with me, okay? Also, if your feet hurt or you're tired, tell me immediately, okay? 

MC: Don't worry, I'll be fine. 

Vedy: Ah, watch out for that bump over there!

MC: Thank you. 

(Is Vedy-kun really that worried? Earlier, he was concerned about me...) 

Vedy: Come to think of it, the restaurant from earlier is famous in town, are you okay? 

MC: I'm fine, it just surprised me a little. 

When Vedy-kun mentioned that, I remembered the prison restaurant that we stopped in earlier. 

(Although, I didn't expect to have lunch on an iron grill...) 

Even so, as I was looking forward to the exciting places that he was going to take me to, the town that gives out a slightly eerie impression changed greatly. 

(But, it's a little embarrassing...) 

I looked at our hands that were holding each other as Vedy-kun was walking ahead. While we were walking around town, I kept on looking at my hand as it was being held. His body warmth that was a little higher than mine gave me a ticklish feeling for some reason. 

Vedy: Let's see, we had a meal, went to the park, saw the clock tower and after that is... Probably the underground arena. 

MC: Arena? That's... 

Vedy: Ah, it's okay. I'm leading you, so we'll be using the royal VIP seats of course! There's no need to be scared, so don't worry! Okay!

Vedy-kun pulled my hand and headed to the arena... Even after that, he took me to all sorts of places. The places that he took me to were all exciting and interesting that time ended up going by so quickly... 

.....

By the time the sky had turned red... Vedy-kun took me to the front of a colossal building. 

MC: This is? 

When I looked up at the tall stone wall, there were a lot of iron fences on it. 

Vedy: This is my workplace. To put it simply, this kingdom's prison. Did you know that Votaria is called the kingdom with 7 prisons? 

MC: ...Kind of. 

After I responded, Vedy-kun pulled my hand... We walked towards the front of the stone wall outside the prison. On the stone wall that had been there for quite a long time, there was some writing engraved on the surface. 

Vedy: The old writing that has been carved into this stone wall is one of the 7 sins, "envy". 

MC: Envy...? 

The 7 colossal prisons in the Kingdom of Sins take in criminals that have committed any of the 7 sins. The exiled groups of criminals were originally from other kingdoms, but it seems like each of the prison officials that became royalty are the ones that made Votaria the way it is now. 

Vedy: I serve as the prison official of "envy", the descendant of those guys. 

When Vedy-kun explained that much, he sighed. Whiel he was being honest, he held the side of his face for some reason... 

(Is something wrong?) 

As his mouth was closed, I...

///Choices///

- Question him (☼)

MC: Vedy-kun? 

Vedy: Ah, sorry! Being silent so suddenly... 

MC: No, if you don't want to talk about it, I'm okay with you not forcing yourself to. 

Vedy: No... For some reason, I want you to hear it. 

- Patiently wait for him to speak (☽)

Until Vedy-kun was ready to speak, I patiently waited for him. Then, after a while, he looked like he was ready and lets out a sigh...

///Choices///

Vedy: I... Ever since I was a kid, I've been living by experiencing people's envy. Well, since I've been exposed to envy too, a strong power of envy has been dwelling within my body from growing up like that... Because of that... I caused trouble to the people in the castle when I was a kid... 

(Trouble? What does he mean...?) 

MC: ... 

As I was unsure on what to say towards that sad face, I became silent. 

Vedy: ...What a strange conversation. Sorry, don't worry about it, okay? 

After Vedy-kun smiled vaguely...

Vedy: Don't worry about it, I'm fine now! I know that doing sports helps exerts all that stored power. 

MC: Then, during that basketball game too? 

Vedy: ...That kind of thing. Even though I really like moving my body. This body is far more stronger than a normal human's. 

when he said that, I saw the wings on his back and tail move. 

Vedy: But, when I was learning about the feelings of "envy", there's one that I couldn't understand no matter what...

MC: Eh...? 

///Choices///

- You can't understand it? (☽)

MC: You can't understand it? 

Vedy: ...It's probably because I've never felt it myself... I think.

- There are different kinds of envy? (☼)

MC: There are different kinds of envy? 

Vedy: There are. Like talent and life situations... And there are so much more that I have confronted. I can understand all of those, but... 

///Choices///

MC: Then, the envy that you don't understand is... 

Vedy: ...

Vedy-kun's lips curved as he became silent. Although, after he glanced towards me, he readied himself and spoke. 

Vedy: It's... How do I put this, it's lo-...

MC: Lo-...? 

When I questioned that, Vedy-kun made an angry look. Then... 

Vedy: It's love! Love! Stupid, don't make me say it! Dammit, it's so embarrassing!!

MC: ...I'm sorry... 

As his cheeks were bright red, he turned his back on me... 

Chapter 4 - The Full Power of Envy

The next day after Vedy-kun showed me the town of Votaria...

As Vedy-kun led me to the street basketball tournament, we arrived at the town park. Already in the court, Cero-san was there first as Vedy-kun's friends were all gathering. 

Cero: Vedy, you're la-... 

When my eyes met with Cero-san's, he looked at me happily the next moment... 

Cero: MC-san's with you too. Vdy, even though we're enemies today, let's do our best. 

Vedy: ... 

Even though Cero-san went for a handshake, Vedy-kun didn't take it and tilted his head to the side. 

Vedy: Why were you smiling at MC? 

Cero: Eh? N-No reason... 

There was a complicated air drifting between Vedy-kun and Cero-san. Then... 

Vedy's Friend: Hey, we're going to start soon. Everyone, gather around!

Vedy: ... 

Even though Vedy-kun still had a dissatisfied look on his face, he headed towards the center of the court... After a while, the match started when the referee blew the whistle. 

......

After a few matches have ended, Vedy-kun's team and Cero-san's team both made it to the finals. Then, when the match started along with the whistle blowing, I...

///Choices///

- Cheer for Vedy (☽)

MC: Vedy-kun, you can do it!

Vedy: Leave it to me!

After saying that, he scored the first point with an intense jumping power. 

MC: Wow...!

Vedy: That's right, MC, just look at me!

When he smiled after descending from the goal, he waved his arm greatly.

- Cheer for everyone (☼)

MC: Everyone, do your best!

The moment I cheered for them, Vedy-kun obtained the ball and shouted loudly.

Vedy: What do you mean by everyone! I'm the one that you should be cheering for!

MC: Of course, I'm cheering for you too, Vedy-kun.

Vedy: That's not what I meant! Not just everyone... 

As he shouted that, he quickly scored the first point.

///Choices///

After the match progressed like that, we entered the first interval. 

MC: Okay, everyone, here are some sports drinks. 

When I returned to the court, I handed out bottles to everyone. Although... 

Vedy: Hey, stop, stoooop!

Cero: Eh? 

Vedy: It's obvious that I should be the first one to receive a bottle from MC. You too, don't be so kind to any other guy than me... 

MC: Eh...? W-Why? 

Vedy: Huh!? You shouldn't do that no matter what, especially to Cero. 

MC: Eh... 

When he said something so childish, I handed him a bottle with a troubled smile. Then... 

Vedy: Hehe, thanks!

His angry face turned into a smile at that moment. 

(Somehow, Vedy-kun is...) 

As questions were starting to rise, the interval ended and the match restarted. Then... The game that was advancing and retreating repeatedly came to an end when Vedy-kun's team gained victory. 

......

The evening sunlight turned the town buildings red. 

Vedy: ...Listen, don't get too close to MC!

Cero: Uh... 

Even though the match has ended, Vedy-kun was completely vigilant towards Cero-san for some reason. 

(I wonder what's wrong.) 

When I quietly looked at Vedy-kun, he instantly became happy, but... Once again, he showed wariness towards Cero-san as he looked at him. 

(This is...?) 

As there was a complicated atmosphere drifting between them, I thought if there was something I could do about it... 

Unable to come up with an answer at that moment, I returned to the Votaria castle that I was currently staying in... 

Chapter 5 - A Love Triangle Date

A week later since the street basketball tournament... In the Votaria skies, thick clouds were hanging low as usual. Although... 

Vedy: ...

Cero: ...

Right now, aside from the cloudy weather, there was a heavy atmosphere drifting at this spot. 

(What should I do... I never thought that something like this would happen.) 

When the two of them invited me to go out and hang out at the same time after the street basketball tournament, I felt awkward about refusing them both... In the end, the 3 of us were hanging out like this. 

(It feels like the atmosphere between them has gotten even worse than the time of the match...) 

Due to the heavy atmosphere, I lightly sighed... 

Vedy: What's wrong!? Are you tired? 

Cero: Is there a spot where you can rest? 

Vedy: Shut up! Don't butt in! I'm the one who's talking now. 

When Vedy-kun got that through to Cero-san, he held my body. 

MC: Vedy-kun!? 

Vedy: ...Besides, I hate it when you talk to other guys... 

MC: Uh... 

(What should I do? If this keeps up...) 

When I thought about it for a bit... 

///Choices///

- Let's rest for a bit (☽)

MC: Uh... I'm feeling a little tired from walking, so how about we take a break? 

Vedy: In that case, let's sit on the bench over there. 

Cero: It's best to have something sweet when you're tired, so I'll go buy-

Vedy: Don't do something so pointless! I'll grant all of MC's demands!

- Buy a drink (☼)

MC: Um, my throat feels dry, so I'm going to go buy something to drink. 

Cero: Okay. In that case, I'll-

Vedy: I'll go get it!

///Choices///

After saying that, Vedy-kun ran off. 

MC: ...

Cero: ... 

The awkward silence between me and Cero-san spread out when we were left alone here. 

(W-What should I do? I have to say something...) 

Just then. 

Cero: MC-san!

MC: Eh...!? 

Cero-san suddenly hugged me... Due to that happening to unexpectedly, I became completely stiff. 

Cero: Sorry... Uh... Since there isn't a girl like you in Votaria... The moment I saw you, I fell for you... 

(Eh...!? T-That's...) 

Just as I raised my face in surprise at that moment... Within my vision, I saw Vedy-kun all surprised just as he came in. Then... 

Vedy: Wha... Y-You guys... 

MC: ! Vedy-kun...!? 

When Vedy-kun's expression suddenly turned grim... A purple mist started to rise from his feet... 

Sun End

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