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  1. Rec *

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    “Intra-Cognition is null. Responds only to destructive stimuli.”

    The sentence barely registers in Mydei’s mind as he stares at the shadow of the man who was once Phainon, who sits completely still in a chair, dull eyes staring sightlessly ahead.

    “Damage to mind function detected… Possibly irreversible…”

    The Antikytheran-like man continues reading through the digitized logs impartially, as if merely reciting a speech. But every single word he says drives another stake into Mydei’s heart.

    Mydeimos the Undying scarcely bowed his head, rarely lowered himself onto his knees, and never, ever begged. And yet he finds himself doing all three things now, before the broken shell of his beloved.

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    Irontomb’s birth is prevented, and Amphoreus is saved. But it’s at great cost to Phainon, whose psyche finally crumbled under the devastating damage to his mind, body, and heart.

    But Mydei and the other Chrysos Heirs will not accept this outcome. For what is a dawn without the sun?

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    18 Feb 2026

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    “I shall refine my skills and prove my worth,” Phainon decides eventually, voice hard like he is afraid that anyone would challenge the claim. His eyes blaze as he stares right into Mydei’s soul. “I will surpass you, leaving you no choice but to watch my back.”

    As he plays the words over in his mind, spoken like an oath, Mydei realizes he would have possibly done something very foolish were they not surrounded by his men. It should be concerning, the way he is drawn to Phainon so thoroughly after meeting him just now.

    He is suddenly struck by the feeling of resemblance, recalling the tale of his parents he had heard so often from Krateros. Didn’t his mother challenge the King, proving herself a mighty warrior? Didn’t his father fall in love with her right then and there, rendered immobile by her strength?

     

    or; Mydei might be a great many things. But among them all, he is still his father’s son with his weak and foolish heart.

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    18 Feb 2026

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    Phainon's expression doesn't change, still blank and almost as if he's looking through Mydei. He doesn't like it.

    "Are you alright?" He asks, kicking at his thigh lightly.

    Phainon hums, gaze still thousands of years away before it refocuses sharply on Mydei. "When am I not?" He asks, lips tilting in what's shaping up to be a smirk.

    "Do you want me to answer that?" Mydei asks drily, crossing his arms.

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    18 Feb 2026

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    "Then you'd know that everyone in Okhema thinks we are romantically involved."

    "I know about the rumors. I started it."

    Mydei tries to get to the bottom of why everyone thinks he and Phainon are dating. No Verax Leo statues were harmed in the process.

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    17 Feb 2026

  5. Rec *

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    Apocalypse: Star Rail might be the worst game Dr. Veritas Ratio has ever played. In what world is murdering half the known universe for no reason even remotely reasonable? What kind of game kills off its most compelling characters just for shock value?

    Also, why is he now in the game — and as a damn NPC, out of all things?


    【 Activation Code: “Moronic developers, moronic game.” It is our sincere wish that during your time, you can fulfill your desires and, in accordance with your wish, transform a piece of moronic work into a magnificent, high-quality, first-rate classic. Bound Role: Unnamed male NPC of the Veritas Prime star system, age 0. 】

    【 Congratulations! Welcome to Apocalypse: Star Rail, version ██! 】


    Well. If these idiot developers can’t take constructive criticism, Veritas might as well construct the criticism himself… by forcibly inserting himself into a plot where he’s never existed.

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