Invidious

Invidious

Tw: Manipulation

Malleus didn’t get jealous easily.

… Not anymore, at least.

However, it was only natural to feel that way when your fiancée liked someone else, right?

Malleus might not be very sensitive to people’s emotions, but he’d known enough – seen enough – to conclude that you favored Silver more than him.

Yes, his own ward. His trusted retainer and one of his loyal knight.

The human boy among his circle.

Your face always brightened whenever you spotted him in the same room or merely passing by, as if his presence alone was enough to cheer you up. A speck of blush would taint your cheeks whenever you got a chance to speak to him, and you’d wilt slightly whenever he ended the conversation to do his duties. You always gave your entire attention to him, while being rather half-hearted whenever you interacted with Malleus.

He knew that the only reason why you bothered to talk to him was because of the engagement; this political engagement your parents forced you to agree for the sake of strengthening the relation between his and your kingdom. If not, then you’d definitely scamper off to Silver and trail behind him all day like a lovesick puppy.

And it irked Malleus.

What did Silver have that he didn’t? He wasn’t a royalty, let alone a king. He was just a knight, a servant. Someone who he could easily dispose of had he was a cruel man. A human whose strength was inferior compared to his.

And yet, you looked at him like he was your whole world; like he was your future husband.

“Silver.”

Today was just another day where Malleus caught you chatting with Silver again, and another day where his mood instantly soured at the sight of your radiant face.

The said boy flinched slightly and swiveled, bowing. “Your Majesty.”

“Please leave us alone.”

Silver readily complied and left the living room, not even sparing a glance at your slightly outstretched hand. The butler immediately prepared another cup of warm tea for him as Malleus settled down beside you, face sullen.

“You seem to be friendly with him.” he remarked, lifting the cup and its saucer. He sipped the tea, lime green eyes peering at your somewhat flustered expression. “Do you like him, perhaps?”

Of course, he already knew the answer. But he just wanted to see whether you’d be honest with him, with your fiancé.

“I…” you stammered, fidgeting with your gloves. The apples of your cheeks grew warmer the longer you hesitated. “I, well… Of course, I like him. He’s a nice guard.”

He raised a skeptical brow. “Is that it?”

You nodded and pursed your lips, trying to repress the smile that threatened to bloom at the thought of the guard.

“I see…”

Malleus unconsciously gripped the handle of the cup, darkness shrouded his eyes. Of course, you’d try to downplay your crush towards Silver. It’d be no good if someone, especially him, realized that you harbored feelings for another man.

Although he already knew, anyway.

Which is why…

“I’ve decided to advance the wedding date.”

You whipped your head towards him, almost gaping at his abrupt declaration. “W-what do you mean?”

“You heard me.” He peered at you darkly, challenging you to oppose him. “I’ve decided to make the wedding occur this Sunday.”

Malleus stared at you as you moved your mouth, trying to form a word. He knew you didn’t agree with his decision, and he knew it was quite unceremonious.

But if he followed the schedule, then it’d just give you more time to develop those pesky feelings for his ward.

“B-but why…?” you finally stammered, still in disbelief.

Malleus slowly squinted. “Because you like Silver, don’t you? As in, romantically.”

Your breath hitched, and he knew he was right, as painful as it was to admit it. However, it also gave him the satisfaction knowing that he’d caught you red-handed.

“I…”

“It’s useless to lie to me.” Malleus dismissed your apology coldly. “I know everything, so don’t even think about trying again. Unless, of course, you want our families to learn about this…?”

You looked up to his frigid eyes fearfully. “You won’t…”

“Who knows?” he retorted smoothly. “All I know is that it won’t be my fault if people recognize you as a ‘cheater’. And you know how detrimental it’ll be to your family’s reputation.”

You began to tremble in the couch, already imagining the scenario. The look of disappointment from your parents, the disparaging glances from your people, and the revolting stare from his family.

“… Do you want that to happen, Lady [Name]?” Malleus drawled, ensuring that every word was embedded in your mind; the consequences that’d entail if you disobeyed him. When you slowly shook your head, he smiled and lifted your chin. “Then, do as I say, alright?”

“I…”

“I forgive you this time, but I won’t be so kind next time.” He gripped your jaw in his gloved hand, hating yet relishing the terrified look in your eyes. “Do you understand me, my love?”

Modern Sherlock Holmes but he’s a 27 year old, drinks energy drinks only, is astonishing polite and has no idea how the solar system works because it was never relevant to a case but can name every every person involved in making Super Mario Bros because he did need that for a case once.

Watson is continuously appalled about his eating habits and makes vague posts on Twitter that ends in threads like

Watson: “My roommate noticed only today that he can label his email inboxs but took apart his entire bloody laptop two weeks ago.”

Person: “This reminds me of the post about the roommate who couldn’t turn on the coffee machine but remembers like 500 numbers of pi”

Watson: “I’ll be delighted to inform you that this is the very same roommate.”

Just a few thoughts on the situation of the protagonist

Something I stopped to think about, the other day while re-reading the previous chapters of the game. It is that, in the world of twisted Wonderland, Yuu/MC is seen basically as a disabled person, or in any case, as the weakest link.

If you remember chapter 1, Ace mentions at one point that taking magic out of a wizard is like “tying his hands and feet"   Which makes sense, considering twst is a world purely and completely  based on magic and its daily use. Magic is natural in that world, and therefore "normal”.

 Now imagine living in such a world: where your cultural, lifestyle, social class (apparently) and regulations are PURELY based on the use of magic, imagine that. Now imagine that in that world, YOU, have no magic.

At that time, YOU, are no longer part of the general rule.

In our world, many disabled people have a hard time integrating into society. The possibilities of finding a job, a partner, relationships and a stable life are suddenly limited.

The same goes for the protagonist of Twisted wonderland. It doesn’t matter that they are a healthy and “normal” human being in our world. In twst the “normal” is to have magic.

That is why, no matter what gender we are, Leona saw us only as a weak herbivore.

(Even though at this point in the story, I like to believe that Leona calls us that more as a nickname)

That is why Deuce was so distressed with the idea that, in the past, he had attacked people who didn’t possess magic.

This would also explain the poverty of the Epel family. Because as far as I can readed, Epel’s two parents are magickless; and job opportunities, as I said, for someone like that are little.

That’s why the protagonist is someone so cool.

You fell into an unknown world, away from everything that is “normal” for you. You do not have contacts, economic security, health and you don’t have for sure if one day you will be able to return to your home. You are totally alone, in a world where you are the weakest and most vulnerable link, where everyone feels pity for you and makes fun of you at the same time.

Anyone would have locked themselves in their room to cry until the headmaster came to confirm if you can leave or not.

But Yuu/MC doesn’t. With they guts, they got up and faced everything in front of they; tolerated physical, emotional and psychological blows, and still stood! and with enough willpower to offer support to the person who, a few moments ago, wanted to kill them and who for days had only taken advantage and humiliated them.

That is the definition of genius, and it explains the great admiration and friendship that Deuce and Ace feel for the protagonist. And also mine, personally

I sincerely hope I have not offended someone. In case it happened, a thousand apologies, it was never my intention. You just let me know and I delete the post at that moment.

I LOVE FIRST GRADERS

AAHHH SOOO CUTE! 

I read this in the Malleus wiki, so can you spare me a few minutes to talk about our lord and savior, Mr. Malleus "secretly a babie" Draconia, sir

Blessing your timeline with our fairy child 😇 good night, y'all

Click photo for HD

I’m gonna cry

S/n: mother look I took this just for you!

MC: Thank you my dear, I love You

S/n: I Love You too mama. . . Jeje. . .

Malleus: I wonder if he is having a good dream...?

Sorry not sorry but this baby boi has to much angst to explore.

Explain: Malleus make a dream for his only son where his mother (MC) say how much she love him. After MC tell the truth about how he kidnap her.

This cute boi is from the fanfic of @tri3tri who has so much talent.

Now if you excuse I gonna cry in My corner.