Lied - Prince of Vox - Main Story

Lied - Prince of Vox - Main Story

Chapter 1 - Dark Words

Kingdom of Voices, Vox, June... The people in town were overflowing with energy as I could hear their lively voices no matter where I walked. 

MC: It's so lively. 

I said that to Lied-san as he was walking in front of me with his soft purple hair swaying. 

Lied: It's idiotic for him to be working so hard. 

MC: Eh? 

Ahead of Lied-san's gaze, there was a single boy. He looked like he was still an apprentice, but he was working hard while moving in the unfamiliar tavern. 

Lied: People die someday. So, there's no need to work that hard. 

MC: U-Um...? 

Contrary to his soft smile, Lied-san said some dark words. 

Lied: For example. With just five steps, the world could be ending as we're walking. 

Lied-san took a step forward with a silent footstep. 

Lied: I don't really think that's a bad thing. Besides, due to the future being uncertain, it's not possible for people to see happiness in front of them, right? 

MC: ...U-Uh.

Unsure on what to think from his words, I couldn't do anything, but blink. 

Lied: Well, I should hold myself back from talking about that sort of thing today. I may as well show you around town as thanks for waking me up. 

After Lied-san said that, he turned his back towards me and started walking again while humming a tune. 

(...Despite that he said some really dark stuff.) 

His subtle beautiful singing sounded comforting to me... 

Chapter 2 - Valuable Time

-Flashback-

Lied: Besides, due to the future being uncertain, it's not possible for people to see happiness in front of them, right? 

-Flashback-

(Just what did Lied-san mean by that...) 

After that, Lied-san was walking while humming softly, but... 

Lied: Haa... I'm a little tired. 

When he suddenly stopped, he sighed deeply. 

MC: U-Um, Lied-san. Should we take a break and eat something sweet? 

Lied: I guess so. It could be our last meal. 

(A-Again...) 

Lied: That restaurant over there is pretty good. Since it might be our last, that place would do. 

Lied-san led me inside the small open café that was in a silent back alley. 

MC: They all look so good! Which one should I go with? 

Pancakes with a lot of honey on top, ice cream in between cookie and fluffy waffles. There were so many that I was unable to make a single decision and then... 

Lied: We'll take all of them. 

Lied-san softly told that to the restaurant owner. 

MC: Eh!? 

///Choices///

- I can't eat that much (☼)

MC: I-I can't eat that much. 

Lied: Then, hurry and make a decision. 

- Thank you (☽)

MC: T-Thank you. 

Lied: It was nothing. Being troubled by something like this is a waste of time. 

///Choices///

After ordering, Lied-san took a seat soon after and took out some kind of paper. 

MC: Is that... sheet music? 

Lied: ...

Lied-san lightly scribbled down some stuff with a feather pen. 

Lied: There's no need to mull over something like that, it's best to use your time for something else. Also, no one knows how much time we have left to live. 

While looking at the sheet music, Lied-san murmured that. 

MC: Are you composing...? 

Lied: That's right. Instead of wasting time brooding over something, even if it's just a little, it's best to use it for something like this. 

(I really can't understand Lied-san...) 

While the restaurant owner was rushing, he started preparing our food from behind... 

Chapter 3 - A Pointless Bright Melody

After that... Once he was finished composing, Lied-san put the pen down and leaned against the chair listlessly. 

Owner: Thank you for waiting, Lied-sama. 

Lied: Yeah, thanks. 

The owner placed down the food that we've ordered. When I cut the honey-covered pancakes and brought it over to my mouth, the enchanting sweetness was spreading. 

MC: It's really good. 

Lied: ...I see. 

Without touching his food, Lied-san would only bring the glass of water to his mouth sometimes. 

MC: Um, Lied-san. 

Lied: Lied. Honorifics are such a pain. 

MC: Then... Lied. Will you be eating? 

Lied: Don't you mean, "aren't you going to eat"? There, try restating that. 

MC: A-Aren't you going to eat? 

Lied: I'll eat if you feed me. 

MC: Eh... 

Towards Lied's sudden words, I...

///Choices///

- Feed him (☽)

MC: ...O-Okay. 

Doing what Lied said, I cut my own pancake, pierced it with a fork and brought it closer to his mouth. 

- Be perplexed (☼)

MC: F-Feed you...

Lied: Are you troubled again? Didn't I tell you that it's a waste of time to be doing that? 

///Choices///

Then, he grabbed my hand and brought the pancake to his mouth. 

Lied: ...It's good. I don't mind having this as my last meal. 

(Saying dark stuff again...) 

///Choices///

- Why do you say dark stuff like that? (☼)

MC: W-Why do you say dark stuff like that? 

Lied: Dark? What do you mean? 

- Say something positive (☽)

MC: How about you say something positive? 

Lied: Positive? It's not like I was saying something dark though... 

///Choices///

MC: When you say something like the last, to people that look forward to tomorrow... They wouldn't like that. 

Lied: ...

MC: Uh... 

I became reflected in Lied's clear-colored eyes. 

Lied: ...Having you looking at me is making me think of a song image. 

When he said that, he took out the feather pen again. 

Lied: I feel like making a pointless bright melody. 

MC: ...

Lied: That was a compliment. 

I couldn't do anything, but watch him scribble something down with the pen as he was humming... 

Sun End

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