Xion Became Archduke's 'Constant'

Before Darius became feared, before he was labeled inhumane and given the cruel name "Devil," he was just a child.

A child who was driven by rage, disgust, and, most importantly, desire.

His desire to crush those who looked down on him. The desire to rise so high that he would never have to bow to anyone. And as he sat on his throne, he saw with his own eyes how the world worked.

Like many people, Darius found a strange symmetry in things that were complete opposites yet bound to each other for eternity— or at least until time ended for them.

Life and death. Day and night. His mother and father. The killers who sought his life, and he, who refused to die.

Darius had seen many such pairs, and in the end, it had only reinforced the idea that being together meant suffering.

Hence, even with the swarm of people trying to impress him, he remained alone.