Lance Ira

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## Description

Lance is the Prince of Ira. Never one to attend lectures, he has a reputation as an unapproachable rebel. But, he has a great affinity for animals and animals have a great affinity for him. Lance is also kind towards children as he is kind towards Christoph and MC (when she gets turned into a little girl in Bamboozled and Bewitched). Lance has never taken a exam to determine his rank, so he remains a C rank. However, Toa remarks during a mock battle between Fenn and Lance that he would place him as an A rank. Lance's ancient magic allows him to amplify the will to fight in others. His weak point is his ears which is shown when Fenn is able to escape from Lance's grasp by blowing into his ear.

Lance dislikes being called a prince and he doesn't have a high opinion of the current state of his own kingdom. He asserts that he will never use ancient magic since his ancient magic has gone out of control twice in the past and no one can stop it once it goes out of control.

In the Japanese version, Lance's last name is Sata after Satan, one of the Princes of Hell according to Peter Binsfeld's 1589 classification of demons. Satan was based on one of the seven deadly sins: Wrath or Ira in Latin. Lance's last name in the English version, Ira, likely stems from the sin itself rather than the Prince of Hell like in the Japanese version.

Book 1 of Lance's Consort Path was added March 8th, 2022. He was the seventh consort and fourth prince to be added to the app.

## History

Lance lived in the caravans with his mother who was a traveling dancer. However, she passed away from wasting disease when Lance was still young. Lance was then taken to the castle against his will and was told that he wasn't allowed to leave. His father, Addis, didn't care about him at all and merely saw him as a pawn. Addis made Lance take various etiquette and combat classes where he was constantly berated by his tutors. Lance felt alone as there was no longer anyone who cared about him in this world. The only person who was kind to him during this time was his valet, Zeneau.

Zeneau ended up raising Lance. Lance hated his princely upbringing and viewed the palace as a prison, so he often snuck away from the palace. Lance also had a childhood friend named Lutz who was the only solace he had in the harsh environment of the Irian Palace. When they were young, they made a promise to work together and make the Kingdom of Ira a better place. Lutz later joined the Resistance which aims to change the Kingdom of Ira and Lance helped him with his endeavors. However, the Resistance was attacked by the Kingdom of Ira's magically powered automata (most likely activated by Lance's father King Addis) and Lutz died protecting Lance. Lance was then immediately dragged off to The Royal Academy of Concordia after Lutz's death and he also had to leave behind the man who raised him, Zeneau. Afterwards, Lance became a shell of his old self as he just lived out a force of habit because he didn't want to face the pain of his past.

Lance constantly felt guilty about Lutz's death as Lutz died saving him from an automata. He had constantly been having nightmares about the day that Lutz died. Lance often thought that Lutz should've been alive instead of him. The last words that Lutz said to him were "It's your fate to survive this" which had stuck in Lance's mind ever since Lutz's death. After Lutz's brother Lyle confronts him to get revenge for his brother's death, Lance realizes that giving up on his life isn't the answer as Lutz wouldn't want him to do that. Lance decides that he should treasure the life that Lutz saved and work towards their shared goal of bettering the Kingdom of Ira.

## Personality

Lance's personality can be described as wild. He acts like a lone wolf. However, he does act kind towards animals, children, and people that he is fond of. Although he appears to act cold to others, he also can't help but lend a hand to someone in need.

## Perspectives & Epilogues

* Ch.3 - Fellow Feeling: Lance didn't plan to get involved with you, but the things you say won't leave his mind.
* Ch.6 - Complicit: Your lack of common knowledge feels off to Lance, but the way you treat Christoph makes him trust you.
* Ch.11 - Pain: Ancient Magic is a term that holds great pain for Lance. He remembers the past and wonders why he's been given such a curse.
* Ch.13 - Ordinary Day: A gift you bring to Christoph's house reminds Lance of the olden days and someone who shared your optimistic nature.
* Ch.16 - Sin: Time stops before his eyes. It's like his best friend is alive again, reminding him of the sins he's committed.
* Ch.19 - Happy Memory: Faint flickers of his mother's memory come to life in Lance's mind, plus the sadness goes hand in hand.
* Ch.21 - Hollow Chamber: A prisoner of his own chambers, he feels nothing for his surroundings. All he wants is you.
* Ch.23 - Ira's Darkness: Upon hearing the particulars from Hawke, he knows what Addis says is true. It's time for Lance to make up his mind.
* Ch.28 - The Past: Lyle's words strike like a dagger to the heart. He remembers his best friend's final moments.
* Magic Ending - Soft Light: A pretty voice caught among the sunlight through the leaves captures his attention. Lance is a man in love.
* Mischief Ending - Touchable: It's Lance's turn and all he wants is to make you moan. He loves each and every part of you.

## Trivia

* His indulgences are hot peppers and pickles.
* His favorite pastimes are drinking and smoking.
* His favorite food is Sky apple pie.
* His favorite item is an arc cigar.
	+ Arc cigars let out a purple smoke.
* Secret 1: Lance has left his valet Zeneau in Ira. (Lance: Book 1 Chapter 10)
* Secret 2: Lance thinks of Hawke as ??? (Lance: Book 1)
* Secret 3: Lance's best friend died saving him. (Lance: Book 1 Chapter 30)
* Secret 4: He's drunk Jasper's specially kept spirits without permission before. (Jasper: Book 1 Chapter 14)
* Secret 5: Though it's rare to see, he often visits Nox. (Grayson: Book 1 Magic Ending)
* Secret 6: Lance is bad at romantic advice. (Lou: Book 1 Chapter 28)