Lilith: Voice of Desire/Memory

## Chapter 1: Birth of the Queen

Narration
In the luxurious palace, the hall was brightly lit.
Dignitaries stood in two lines neatly to welcome the first national speech of the new Queen of Ninir.
I walked down the red carpet. Nightbane stood behind me, smiling and infatuated with me.
He said that I was his most perfect work and the only lady he was loyal to.
I walked up to the podium and looked at the camera. Thousands of people are holding their breath, waiting for me to speak.
Lilith
Dear citizens, thank you for each and every one of your votes.
From today onward, I'll be the new Queen of Ninir!
Narration
Before the words fell, they were drowned by deafening cheers.
Crowd
We love you! Lilith! Her Majesty the Queen!
For the Queen of Ninir!
Narration
The flashing lights were blinding. I even heard the distant shouts from the royal city outside the palace.
Crazy love, obsession, cheers, and screams washed over me like a flood.
The forever missing part of the self is filled with attention and love. But...
Not enough... The black hole in the depths of my body is still clamoring for emptiness greedily.
I want more.
I glanced at everyone who had their eyes on me. I looked deeply into the camera as if someone was there.
I reached out to all of them.
Lilith
I'll try to make sure everyone likes and supports me!
So, please continue to support Lilith!
Narration
Ninir held a carnival, and everyone in the country celebrated the new queen.
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## Chapter 2: Questioning and Punishment

Netizen
Lilith's vote suddenly increased later on! Someone must have rigged the election!
I analyzed the data, and the number of votes rose at a very strange pace! There must be something wrong!
Not a lot of people voted for Lilith, and very few even liked her!
There's only one queen in my heart and that is not Lilith!
Narration
From the throne, I looked down at the ministers who attended the meeting.
Behind her, the big screen displays the insistent remarks of netizens as well as pictures of rallies organized by protestors.
Chancellor
These skeptics were enthusiastic fans of other candidates. they couldn't accept you showing up, who was more beautiful. [In-game text does not capitalize "they"]
No matter who gets elected, there will always be dissatisfied fools. You are loved by a majority of the people, Your Majesty.
Lilith
You mean that a person can't be liked by everyone?
Chancellor
This happened after all previous general elections. They'll settle down after a while if we just let things slide.
Narration
I stood up languidly from the throne, walked down the long steps, approached the minister, and looked into his eyes.
He returned my gaze apprehensively, and I smiled at him. He froze for a moment and was confused.
Lilith
They don't like me. Am I not beautiful enough?
Chancellor
Your Majesty, you're the most beautiful queen in the history of Ninir!
Those people are stupid! Not being able to witness Her Majesty's beauty in person is a great loss!
Lilith
Yeah, they're really pathetic.
Narration
I smiled with satisfaction, so I brushed my long, red fingernails gently against his cheek as a reward.
But the smile on my face disappeared the moment I turned around.
Lilith
I want everyone to like me.
As for those who don't like me...
Player Selection
▸ Should they be taken to jail?
[Player]
Are you going to put them all in jail?
Narration
Jail? How could that be? They are my beloved citizens.
▸ Must you be liked by everyone?
[Player]
Do you have to be welcomed by everyone?
Narration
Of course, Ninir's queen can't give up on any of her citizens.
Narration
I raised my hand and drew an elegant arc in the air. A figure appeared in the doorway of the hall.
Nightbane
What can I do for you, my dear queen?
Lilith
Prepare tomorrow's live broadcast for me.
[*Screen fades to black, transitions to a grand hall*]

Narration
The next day, I appeared on all TV screens across the country. This is a special live broadcast that I prepared for opponents.
I had changed into a plain dress and tied up my long hair with a simple hair tie. I gave the camera a gentle look filled with sincerity.
Lilith
Recently, I've heard there is dissatisfaction among the people.
It's my fault. I haven't been able to become the real queen of Ninir.
A proper queen should make every citizen happy and represent the beauty her people yearn for.
Narration
I paused and bit my lower lip before raising my eyes to look at everyone with a determined expression.
Lilith
For you, I'll strive to change myself and live up to your expectations.
Everyone's opinion is very important to me. I plan to visit various places and speak to you face-to-face.
I'll pay attention to every soul and listen carefully to every voice.
Please believe me!
Narration
I got up and bowed. The hair tie was inadvertently loosened, and my long hair came down like a waterfall.
Needless to say, on the other side of the screen, there were shouts and cheers that have gone through the roof.
[*Screen fades to black, then transitions back to the same background of a grand hall*]

Narration
The camera was turned off. I felt a chill, and the applause from a certain demon deacon reached my ears.

Nightbane
It was a perfect performance.
Lilith
You don't have to tell me.
Narration
I slowly raised my head and looked at the bright crystal chandelier, unconsciously twirling my hair around my finger.
My confession of love has been sent. Now...
Lilith
Next, how should I punish them?
[*End transcript*]

## Chapter 3: Demon or Angel

Narration
The queen's visit began in the Royal City of Ninir. People have lined up at the registration office early in the morning.
Crowd
I didn't expect that I would be able to meet the queen face to face one day!
Yeah! The previous queens were all so lofty and arrogant!
You know what? Her Majesty looks much more beautiful in person than on TV!
Narration
I looked back at Nightbane. The demon's eyes were glowing faintly.
Lilith
I know what they will think. You don't have to "tell" me.
Why don't you tell me how I look now?
Narration
I did a twirl, and my black dress shined like the starry night sky.
I've prepared a lot of makeup and outfits for today. I even practiced making different types of smiles [In-game text lacks a period]
Lilith
I seem to be a little unaccustomed to making facial expressions with this face. Do I look weird?
Nightbane
My dear queen, you will always be beautiful and charming.
Lilith
There's no point in asking you. You'll give me the same answer.
Narration
I couldn't help but smile despite disliking his words.
When the bell rang, the guards escorted me to the government office that was already packed with people.
Lilith
Hello everyone.
Narration
I smiled, shook their hands, talked to them one by one, thanked them for their support, and listened to their troubles.
I need to change their minds and see their inner desires.
Young Girl
Your Majesty, you... You're really beautiful...
Lilith
Thank you. One day, you'll be as beautiful as I am.
Young Man
Your Majesty, forgive me for offending you. I... I...
Lilith
How could I be offended? You're the most special person I've ever met. I'll remember you.
Youth
Your Majesty, there's one thing I've been unable to say.
Lilith
Trust me, you'll find your own happiness.
Narration
Young girls who want to be pretty, young men who can't look away from me, shy teenagers with their heads down.
I used the sweetest voice to say what's on their minds and pack dreams too beautiful to be true for their anxious souls.
After that, I would look deeply into their eyes as if to hypnotize them and ask for my reward.
Lilith
So...do you like me?
Narration
No one can say "no". No one wants to say "no".
In the crowd, a kid broke free from her mother and ran up to hug me. The beads on her skirt scattered all over the floor.
Toddler's Mother
Oriole!
Your Majesty, please forgive her. She's just a kid...
Narration
I stopped the guard, bent down, and gently picked up the little girl and looked into her clear eyes.
Lilith
Do you like me, Oriole?
Toddler
Yeah! I love you most!
Narration
I smiled and pinched her cheek.
Lilith
Then you should always like Lilith, only Lilith.
Narration
Amidst the cheers, I walked while holding the little girl in my arms. The wind blew my long hair, and people gathered around me.
Outside the administrative hall, protesters held their signs up high. They deliberately chose this time to start their rally.
Lilith
Finally...
Narration
Everyone had their eyes on me.
Hearing these people shouting their grievances, I responded with a gentle, humble smile.
Lilith
Please leave them alone.
I'm not good enough, but I'll try my best to win your approval.
Narration
At that moment, the whole street was quiet, the sun was shining on everyone's face, and I heard someone sigh in a daze.
Crowd
Angel... We have an angel as our queen...
Player Selection
▸ I'm not comfortable with the way you're acting now.
[Player]
Suddenly she becomes so gentle, I'm still a little unaccustomed.
Narration
Haven't I always been gentle? Why do you misunderstand me?
▸ I think there's more to this.
[Player]
I have a feeling you're plotting something behind the scenes.
Narration
Look me in the eye. What scheme could I possibly have?
[*Screen fades to black, transitions to city streets*]

Narration
I became the most photographed queen in Ninir's history.
There were livestreams of me on the internet and TV, posters of me in the streets. Many girls have seen my makeup videos.
Sweet and lovely Lilith, mature and sexy Lilith, born naive and cunning like a condiment, decorated with indisputable beauty.
From the radio, my gentle and sweet voice accompanied all the children to bed. They'll be noisy unless comforted by me.
Crowd
Lilith is the most beautiful person.
She's an angel, the symbol of tenderness and kindness.
How lucky we are to have such a queen.
Narration
Praise filled the streets of the capital. A voice came in suddenly.
??
It's a sin not to like Lilith.
Narration
The rumor was that a man talking about it, unwittingly drifting into people's hearts with an incontrovertible affirmation.
Crowd
Indeed...
There are still people who can't see the kindness of an angel? Are they...devils?
You're right! It's a sin not to like Lilith!
Narration
Like pledging allegiance to the Queen, the citizens started to identify who was of the same kind. Something slowly grew in the darkness.
[*Screen fades to black, transitions to a grand hall*]

Sheriff
Your Majesty!
Narration
The sheriff threw himself on the steps in a panic, as if there was something urgent.
The palace was brightly lit as I lay on the sofa, eating fruits cut by the servants.
Sheriff
The suicide rate of Royal City has greatly increased. There have been many fights breaking out, disrupting the general order of the city.
Your Majesty, should we punish the troublers...
Narration
I bit into a strawberry, narrowed my eyes and murmured a few words.
Lilith
Mm... so sweet.
Narration
The sheriff stopped his report. He bowed his head to not interrupt me. It was like he wanted to avoid something.
I asked him to come closer. Then I put my cold, slender arms around his neck and blew on his ears.
Lilith
Just watch.
Narration
He acted as if he were hypnotized. He nodded and stood up to leave. His eyes looked empty.
The loyal deacon followed him and closed the door of the palace.
Nightbane
My Lady, it's getting late.
Lilith
Uh-huh...
Narration
I looked at myself in the mirror. Beautiful, enchanting. I gave myself a satisfied smile.
[*End transcript*]

## Chapter 4: Love and Forgiveness

Nightbane
Humans are indeed wonderful beings.
We didn't need a single soldier to crush your opponents. How beautiful the faces of justice are.
Lilith
Beautiful? I'm worried about your taste in aesthetics.
Narration
Moonlight leaked through the thick clouds, bringing only a hint of coldness.
Outside the palace, the royal capital was enveloped in the faint light of a fire. Various noises and cries broke out one after another.
The sight made the demon excited. His eyes were overflowing with greed.
Nightbane
My Lady, can we start hunting their souls now?
Lilith
I'm not as mean as you are.
Narration
He paused and gave me an evil yet amiable smile.
Nightbane
So, what do you want to do? My Lady.
Lilith
I want...
Narration
I looked at myself in the mirror. I couldn't see my face under this dark cloak, making me no different from the obnoxious guy beside me.
Lilith
I just want everyone's love.
Player Selection
▸ What is love?
[Player]
What do you think love is?
Narration
Candy and hugs... They fill the emptiness in my soul.
▸ You probably get enough love as it is...
[Player]
But you already have a lot of love, don't you?
Narration
It's not enough... I want it all.
Narration
I murmured, reaching out to the mirror like a child expecting candy and affection from my family. However, I felt nothing but coldness.
Lilith
Let's go.
Narration
The tower bell rang.
From the speakers, the hymn of the choir and my voice telling bedtime stories to millions of children echoed over the royal city.
Lilith
...Angels give love to the world, beautiful love.
[Scene changes to alleyway]

Narration
The sound flowed through the dark, dirty alleys. Ragged men were huddling to keep warm. They were bruised and desperate.
A man leaned against the dilapidated wall, giving off a foul stench.
He opened his eyes reluctantly. A tall man dressed as an attendant kneeled down to look at him carefully.
Man
Who are you? Were you banished here? I haven't seen you before. You aren't a member of our organization.
Attendant
What organization?
Man
Protesting...
Attendant
Why are you here?
Narration
The man looked like he was in pain. He hunched over, buried his head between his knees, and pulled his hair with his fingers.
Man
Because I'm guilty...
I'm blamed for everything. Everyone leaves me! Mother committed suicide and said it was all because of me.
The way they stare at me... It's no different than looking at a dying beast...
Narration
The man ranted as if no one ever listened to him. His words became a cry of anguish deep from within.
Man
Is it my fault? I don't deserve to stay in Ninir. How can I dislike Queen Lilith?
What kind of evil would insult a good angel? I'm definitely a demon, right?
I'm a freaking demon...
They're right! I'm guilty. My original sin can never be washed away!
Narration
He looked up and growled, struggling forward, desperately trying to catch something.
Then he grabbed my hand.
Moonlight stopped hiding behind the dark clouds. The bright glow illuminated my face. The man couldn't believe his eyes.
I wiped the dirt off his face with my hands and soothed him with the gentle voice of someone telling a story to a child.
Lilith
I forgive you.
So, please find your happiness.
Man
Ah... oh, my goddess...
Narration
Tears fell onto my fingers. He couldn't speak. With a shaking grip, he held onto my hands like he was confessing to a priest.
I smiled.
Lilith
So, will you only like me, forever and ever?
[Scene background changes to grand hall]

Narration
The next day, I held a live TV broadcast. Facing the camera, I smiled sadly for the first time.
Lilith
I hope to bring happiness to Ninir, not make everyone fight.
The pain suffered by the people who hurt me was more painful than the pain I've endured.
Forgive them. I'm trying to as well.
Narration
The speech reached all of Ninir. Everyone remembered the light brought by the angel and fell in love with Lilith.
The demon attendant turned the camera off. With a smile on his face, he brought me morning tea and cake.
I wiped away the tears from my eyes, cut a bit of cake with a delicate spoon, and put it in my mouth.
Lilith
Mmm, it's sweet.
[end transcript]

## Chapter 5: Beauty and Happiness

Narration
A month later, I participated in a float parade for a celebration in Royal City.
The man who once opposed me took the lead. He became my loyal guard and I was the only one in his eyes.
Guard
For Her Majesty!
Crowd
For Her Majesty!
We love you! We love you forever!
Narration
Listen, there's no dissenting voice. Look at their eyes, full of love and obsession.
Music played merrily, flowers and ocnfetti were everywhere, and the tide of applause and cheers washed over me.
What I'm feeling now is happiness, right?
Like an empty stomach filled with sweet treats, now feeling happy and full.
I can finally confirm that I am the most beautiful person with the most love in Ninir.
Player Selection
▸ Are you satisfied?
[Player]
Are you satisfied now?
Narration
Satisfied? For now.
▸ It should be enough.
[Player]
That's enough for you.
Narration
No... It's never enough...
Narration
No matter how much I get, the satisfaction is only temporary. I need more before the happiness goes away.
Where can I find more love?
After the float parade was a grand ball.
There were music and petals. The lights followed my figure. Everything was just right.
Handsome, young noblemen couldn't wait to court me on the dance floor, in the dim corner, the moment wine glasses clinked.
I caressed their faces condescendingly and left a rose petal, a red cherry, or something random in their pockets.
Lilith
Who else...
Narration
I looked around the room happily, only to find a pair of eyes that were out of place.
There was no love in those eyes, no obsession, only curious scrutiny.
Mercury watched the event quietly.
Lilith
It seemed that I didn't get "everyone" yet...
Narration
I licked my dry lips and put on a charming smile. The tall attendant filled my glass only halfway.
I picked up my drink and went to the owner of those eyes.
With beauty comes love, and love can bring true happiness, right?
[end transcript]