"Puff-haha-haha!" Vanessa laughed. "You really are an exception, Mr. Void. Rubianna and the others stopped calling me with the title the day they got close to Char, while you, even after becoming my little sister's fiancé and getting a title, and becoming a popular idol in Allainette, still address me with honor?"
Vanessa said, walking close to Void. Her elegant light sea green, puff sleeve column dress, and pear green hair locked in a side ponytail, with one lock strand of her hair passing through her right eye, her emerald green eyes shining as she walked towards him.
"Are you not interested in doing fan service? I mean, you're the only femboy idol of our country avoiding meeting his fans. Your fans might get sad with this, you know!" Vanessa said, twisting a little, her gaze locked on Void.
"It's not like I'm not interested in doing fan service. It's just that it's dawn and everything is dark now…" Void said, which confused Vanessa.
"Isn't it normal to get dark when it's dawn?" Vanessa asked, tweaking her brows a little while in her mind. "I really never thought he's this weird. How did he get seven girls crazy for him?"
"Well, I can't see in the dark as the rod cells of my retina are no longer working, or should I just say I have a lack of those…" Void said, his explanation going above Vanessa's head. "Well, in short, I can't see in no light or dim light unless I use my ability, and I can't use that here, hehe."
"I see… Well then, do you need help to go back? I mean… I think that's why you're still here!" Vanessa asked, at which Void forwarded his hand.
"It would be appreciated, or should I say it would be an honor to have a nice walk with you, haha!" Void said, letting out a sweet chuckle.
"But how were you able to recognize me?" Vanessa asked while walking with Void, his hand in hers. "Well, just a guess. I've heard your voice before, Your Highness!" Void replied, while in his mind thinking, "The most violent character after Eliza. How can I forget that death-chill-giving voice, hehe."
"I see. Void, can we talk like friends, removing the honorifics for a while?" Vanessa asked, her tone serious. Without wasting time, Void replied, "As you say, Vanessa!" which brought a slight smile to Vanessa's face.
"That was fast!" Vanessa commented on Void's quick reply.
"Hehe… I can't deny your request. You're a princess, after all," Void said, laughing nervously, while in his mind thinking, "I just felt chills from head to toe as she got serious…"
"I see. You know that you were the fiancé of your real twin sister, but luckily Vivi rejected you for Leonard. So I had this question that…" Vanessa took a break before asking, "What if you were to realize that Vivi is your real sister while she and you are both head over heels for each other? What would you do? Would you still marry her or get away, breaking the love for your sister and breaking your own feelings while seeing her get away from you by Leonard?" Vanessa asked Void, her tone serious yet containing slight concern, worry, and confusion.
"I wouldn't have married her. Even if it broke my feelings, I would've let Leo take Vivi away from me," Void said, with a calm smile playing on his face while his eyes were slightly down. "I see, the same person. You're right, casting away your feelings just because these relationships are forbidden," Vanessa thought to herself, thinking Void is the same as others.
"Because there are thin lines in every type of love, and we must know that true love is different from all this…" Void said, while looking at Vanessa's face. "Firstly, there is Maternal Love, which a mother showers on her child, the one who is part of her. Secondly, there is Fatherly Love, the love of a guide and protector, a father showers on his child, just like a mother, which is a precious gift he received from his love."
Vanessa started getting interested, trying to understand what exactly Void felt. "Third comes Sibling's love, which is an unbreakable bond that comes with a bit of mischief, fun, and teasing between two people connected by the blood flowing through their veins."
"And lastly, there is the love that comes with romance, a deep understanding for an unknown person who makes you happy, sad, and angry, but still cares for you, who is ready to stand by your side even if it means death. This love has no boundaries; it is free and has no barriers—the true love, dear!" Void said, with a confident bright smile.
"And if you understand these, you'll also understand why I would've rejected Vivi. The rejection wouldn't have happened because I got to know she's my sibling, it's because the feelings I thought were love were not the love I was searching for! And that's what is called the thin line, understood?" Void completed his explanation while smiling at Vanessa.
Vanessa got into deep thought as Void's words hit the nail but also made her realize the mistake she was making. "I see, the boundaries. I guess I have to set my boundaries too. But… Void still has people who care for him and are ready to kill and get killed for him, to stay with him through thick and thin…"
"Say, Void, what would you have done after rejecting Vivi? I mean, wouldn't you feel lonely, alone?" Vanessa asked Void again.
"That may be true, and in reality, I still am. Honestly, As I have a hard time understanding complex emotions It might have made me take a long time to get out of it but i still have stayed firm with my decision , Also even after rejection by Vivi, I still managed to generate feelings for Aoi, but she rejected me because she is just playing along till she finds her dream guy," Void said while looking at Vanessa.
"In short, I am able to generate feelings for others and stop them even after having problems with complex emotions. I believe you can do that too!" Void said, letting out a warm chuckle filled with joy.
"Hee! Me? Who told you I have feelings for Char! Of course not, we're not—right? I'm not a Bro-con, hmmp!" Vanessa said, sweating hard, like she was getting exposed.
"I was just saying. Of course, I believe you, Vanessa!" Void said, his voice sweet as honey, making Vanessa's heart start aching a bit.
"Yeah, of course, hehe…" Vanessa said, while in her mind thinking, "Why do I feel so hot suddenly, like my body is taking heat, my heart is aching, it feels like it'll come out anytime soon. Void… No, he already manages seven and he's my brother-in-law, I can't… But is it bad to give a chance? Maybe… Just maybe…"
"Void, would you keep raising your rank till you get all the girls who have feelings for you by your side?" Vanessa asked.
"Of course! I will. If their feelings are genuine, I'll do anything for them. I may have problems with complex emotions, but I'll do everything to make them happy!" Void said, raising his fist like it was his goal.
Suddenly, while walking, Void fell down, like his leg hit something. "Void!! Are you alright? I'm sorry…" Vanessa said, helping Void get hold of himself. "Knife?" Void turned his head back to see there was no one there. Void stood up, picking the knife in his hand.
"I'm watching you…" Void read the scribble on the knife, his grip tightening as his eyes darkened, while Vanessa thought, "What is happening here? Why would someone try hurting Void? Shuri can't do this? She has no time to spare from wooing around Char and those two!"
While in his mind, Void thought, "Shuri! Keep watching, dear, but don't react, or I'll show you hell! And the real devil!"
According to Vanessa, Shuri is not the watcher. Then who is the watcher? Is there a calm eerie calling the chaos?