animus_network | Ω → five [video; open to action]

The villain enters stage left.

[ Wilhelm comments quietly, from what appears to be the third floor library. In front of him is his chessboard from before, but this time, there are only five pieces on the black side; two close together, the other three spread out over the far end of the board. The black pieces contain one of every special piece: a knight, a rook, a queen, a bishop, and the king. On the white side are all pawns, with one king. The ever-rotating Compass was perfectly visible behind him, however, one of its arms was rotating far more wildly than the other. In the background, coming from an off-screen phonograph, was a fairly appropriate musical piece, as Wilhelm carefully moved the black rook behind several of the white pawns, rendering them useless. The white king was now in check, but with the mess of pawns, had very few effective places to move. ]

The heroes are confused. Disoriented, impatient, and irrational. It is only to be expected, given the setting.

[ He doesn't move the white king. Instead, he turns to one of the other white pawns, which had managed to be only a few moves away from the far end of the board, where it could be exchanged for a superior piece. He doesn't move it; rather, he simply stares at it. ]

I wonder who will step up this time?

[ And with that, the feed ends. ]

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No, I don't. You cannot extract what you need from a dead body. And from what I have seen, restraint is not where you excel.

Not what I meant~ I meant force is the only thing I respect.

But you have a point too, I guess~

We were discussing what is useful. Not what is impressive. If it were only raw power that I found attractive, I believe my fascination with you would be of a different nature.

A bit more like Hagire's, you mean?

What do you believe his to be?

That's a very personal question~

[ That answers his question. If he were capable of such, he'd be smiling. ]

I see.

[She only meant he should ask him directly but well.]

Glad you do~

So that means you're not attracted to me as it is, hmm~?

As I have told you before, you fascinate me. But if you are referring to physical attraction, that is one luxury that I regrettably cannot afford.

A luxury? What a strange thing to hear from a wealthy man~.

My wealth is merely a means to an end. If you would see my home, it truly is not that opulent. [ Besides, of course, the panoramic view of space, but it's really not much bigger than your typical apartment. ]

My truly goal is one that you are already aware of.

I never thought attraction was something that could be controlled or suppressed at will. Still that's how to make it sound~ Are you scared it could feel too good for you to bear~?

Oh I am very well aware of it~

That is a very simplistic way of describing it. I am worried it will distract me from my ultimate goal.

I like simple ways. The others are just decoys.

I get your point. Let's just say it's... Disappointing~ You're not as strong as I thought.

[ He looks more... interested, than insulted by what she said. ]

Disappointing? [ He repeated. ] Do you not already have someone you are involved with?

Very disappointing.

[She pauses at his question.] ...You mean Ganta?

Shiro has spoken of him. [ Ignoring her previous statement. ] I was not aware you harbored such feelings towards this 'Ganta' as well. But I was actually referring to this 'Hagire' you mentioned earlier. Or do you not return those feelings towards him?

[She looks at him suspiciously.] When did I mention Hagire?

Ten minutes ago. [ If it were possible, Wilhelm would be smirking. ] In reference to physical attraction. If you wished to change the subject, my dear Egg, there were more effective options than feigning a poor memory.

Oh... You're right. How tactless of me to have mentioned him~

There is no need to apologize. I am very difficult to offend.

Ksha~ Good~ [Because she's not sorry about it at all and certainly not apologizing about it.]

Can anything actually offend you? I'm curious~

Why are you curious?

[Why do people always want to know her reasons for being curious? But for once, she'll humor Wilhelm.]

Because I want to get to know you as well as I can~.

For Shiro.

You believe that I can help Shiro? [ A very telling statement, Wretched Egg. He leans forward a bit in his seat. ] You are very quick to trust me. Might I ask why?

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