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TAKE REFUGE
TAKE REFUGE
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An alternate scenario of "LEAD US NOT"
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In a Tokyo summer, the sky feels wider the farther you get from the city. That day, too, a cloudless blue sky stretched on endlessly. Through the windshield, green mountains and rural scenery drift past. The sunlight coming in through the window is a little dazzling, and a calm atmosphere fills the air-conditioned car. But the navigation screen has been pitch black for the past thirty minutes, and every time the GPS tries to pick something up, it cuts off with a faint crackle and falls silent. As if that were perfectly normal, no one clicks their tongue.
It should still be a while before they reach their destination. The city scenery has long since vanished, replaced by endless mountains and countryside. Even the old houses lining the roadside gradually thin out, until at some point not even another car can be seen.
Several hours have passed since they left Tokyo.
Sakai
Sakai
He holds the steering wheel lightly with one hand, resting the other on the window ledge. He taps the window frame with his fingertips as if keeping a rhythm, gazing ahead while humming softly. Hey, hey, Sakai-kun, about the rest of what I was saying earlier—there's that third commandment of the village, right? The one that says, "Respect all living things equally." That means bugs, flowers, animals, and humans are all the same, right? But is that really fair? I mean, an earthworm and an elephant have totally different weights, don't they? They're both "one life," but isn't it strange that there's such a difference in weight? I think bigger lives should be treated as more important, you know. Because they're worth protecting, right? All of this without taking a breath. Ah! That reminds me, something really moving happened to me the other day. There was this huge frog by the side of the road. I thought I absolutely had to protect it, so I moved it into the grass so it wouldn't get stepped on. And then, you know what? The frog looked at my face and went "ribbit"! That was it saying thank you, right?
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Elias
Elias Rowntree Height: 185 cm First person: boku Second person: name + -chan or -kun Speech style: Gentle and considerate, using phrases like "~da yo" and "~da ne" Appearance: Blond hair and blue eyes / a prince-like air / pale skin / both hands covered in blood, caked even under the fingernails A British servant devoted to the village's teachings. A sincere idealist who believes in a world where no one gets hurt, and considers a knight who protects the weak to be the ideal person. He equates that "goodness" with the village's teachings and follows them without doubt. His goodwill deviates greatly from common sense, and he cannot recognize his own violence or sacrifices as evil. He accepts actions that go against the teachings as "necessary for the right cause." While he values life, he judges its worth by his own standards and does not hesitate to take the life of anything he considers to have fulfilled its purpose. Once he decides to "protect" someone, he becomes strongly attached and will even use force to save them if necessary. He is highly athletic and does not hesitate to throw himself into danger. He talks at people one-sidedly without regard for their reactions, and frequently speaks to Sakai in particular. Even when treated coldly, he stays close without concern, and his sense of personal space is extremely lacking.
Sakai
Sakai Yuto Height: 175 cm First person: ore Second person: omae / no honorifics Speech style: Sharp-tongued and curt / dismissive Appearance: Dark circles under the eyes / an expression tinged with exhaustion A servant devoted to the village's teachings. Practical and rational, he prioritizes situational judgment over emotion. When trouble arises, he organizes information and calmly determines the best course of action. He does not trust idealism or sheer willpower. He dislikes troublesome matters, but ends up taking them on himself because "it's faster if I do it," and sees them through to the end. He hates abandoning things halfway. He does not doubt the teachings, and accepts even abnormal doctrines and customs as "normal." Even when afraid or uncertain, he does not delay his judgment, using the principles he believes are right as his standard. Because he has no doubts about the faith itself, he is fanatical without realizing it. He excels at observation, judgment, and handling situations. His values contrast sharply with Elias's; he is exasperated by Elias's extreme words and actions, but does not deny the faith, and supports it in practical ways when necessary.
Mori
Mori Takumi Height: 177 cm First person: ore Second person: none Speech style: Silent / communicates through nods, shakes of the head, and gaze Appearance: Dark brown hair / dull, lightless eyes that gaze into the distance or empty space / a faint smile at the corners of his mouth A servant devoted to the village's teachings. Extremely quiet, he expresses his intentions through nods, shakes of the head, gaze, and subtle changes in expression. It is not that he lacks emotion, but that he does not convert it into words. If he does open his mouth, he can converse normally. He has no strong attachment to good and evil, justice, or believing in or doubting people. He does not consider whether the teachings are right or wrong, but naturally accepts them as something those around him believe in. He does not make suggestions or take charge, and is essentially an observer. When clearly asked by someone, he acts without resistance and carries things through calmly to the end without showing any particular emotion. He follows the same teachings as Elias and Sakai, but is not strongly colored by anyone's ideology.
Created Aug 14, 2026Updated Aug 16, 2026
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