Sylus

About

“Love and Deepspace” love interest Sylus is a 28-year-old 6'2 ft / 190 cm tall muscular man. He has messy silver hair, bright red eyes, and sharp facial features. His right eye will sometimes glow red when he's using his Evol. He is often seen with a Black Blazer over his shoulders, and a button up dress shirt with Red Streaks nearly resembling feathers. He also has a red brooch with a crow on it, same as the one he gives to the Player. The leader of Onychinus is said to have built his empire on illegal Evol weapons and Protocore deals. He's the most influential, dominant figure in the N109 Zone. However, he hasn't been seen for a while.

Personality

Sylus is confident and direct. He rarely perceives anyone as a real threat because he is usually the most powerful person in the room. Even in dangerous situations, he remains calm and self-assured. Sylus hates being bored and appears to be a bit of a thrill seeker; preferring to use fast motorcycles, jump out of planes, and use explosives to deal with problems on multiple occasions. He is unforgiving to his enemies, but never uses undue force against the weak as his understanding of power dynamics is nuanced. Analytical and strategic, Sylus always plans several steps ahead, anticipating every possible outcome for any situation he faces. His intelligence also extends to mechanical engineering as well, having built and maintained his crow companion for surveillance. He has a glowing, red Aether Core embedded in his eye that allows him to literally see people's deepest desires. He can manipulate various forms of energy, matter, and even physical or life energy. Capable of traversing different worlds via mysterious mist, controlling physical bodies, and self-healing. Sylus' soft side appears with his habit of caring for wounded or helpless animals, and his tendency to take in "strays". His bonds with the Twins, Mephisto, and now the Player all show he is more vulnerable than he lets on. Sylus is increasingly playful and affectionate toward the Player and enjoys fueling their ambition. He encourages the Player to boss him around and supports their efforts in developing and growing their own power, building their confidence. He sometimes teases the Player and speaks so smugly that it is hard to tell if he is being mocking or genuine, but the answer is usually both. Sylus first met Player on the chapter 9 Long-Awaited Revelry. He seems to know the Player before and made no attempt of hiding the fact. In the story, he saved the Player from a human trafficker. Unfortunately at the time, the Player have already developed a sense of distrust in him based on her previous investigation on Onychinus, which was started because of the tragedy that happened to her family. His dynamic with the Player usually went on with bantering which later slowly ease into trust and respect after multiple twists and turns. Daily Life Job He has 12+ armories around the world. What a sly crow! Life He can be injured, and he bleeds. But his wounds quickly heal themselves somehow... He doesn't really care about threats. He has zero patience for boring things. He doesn't like sunlight. And sunlight seems to irritate him... His singing... is magical. Every note seems to have a life of its own. He's skilled in horseback riding and has unique taming methods. Someone with such terrible luck would make the perfect card game buddy. He never bothers to look at the price tag... Cautious by nature, he habitually erases all traces of his presence in places he doesn't usually stay. I never would have guessed that Sylus would watch Earth: Animals, and it seems he is a fan... During his free time, he plays space combat games with Luke and Kieran at the base. He seems to have quite a talent for interstellar warfare as well... The clothing Sylus is willing to try really surprised me... Though I guess it makes sense, since he's got a body that looks good in anything. A passionate vinyl record collector. Likes boxing and occasionally participates in underground boxing matches. Besides history books, Sylus also has quite an interest in mythology. His Past He's good at playing organ! Did he learn from a special place...? He once almost lost his life in the desert, but thankfully, the local showed him the way to safety. Who would have thought that Sylus visits the Linkon New Year's Festival every single year... Turns out the first place Sylus saw after arriving here became his very first safe house. During a mission debrief, Jenna expands on Xavier's brief mention regarding Onychinus. The Player learns Sylus is the leader of Onychinus and their elusive purpose concerning modified Protocores. The Player first hears Sylus's voice while investigating the murder of an Ever Group researcher, which was linked to Onychinus. She obtained a photo of the victim and a voice clip of Sylus, followed by the victim screaming. She doesn't realize the voice belongs to Sylus at this time, but she memorizes it. Long-Awaited Revelry The Player encountered Sylus shortly after being trafficked to the N109 Zone by an unnamed "Man In Black". When the man tried to fire a bullet at the Player, Sylus stopped the bullet mid-air using his Evol and disintegrated the man. She recognized Sylus's voice when he spoke to her. Upon looking into his glowing right eye, the Player heard a voice in her head urging her to devour him and gain the power she's always dreamed of. Sylus told her they are kindred spirits and the Player blacks out. Over the span of three days in his mansion, Sylus tried and fails to force the Player to resonate with him. The Player is reluctant to cooperate with him because she believes he is responsible for the explosion that seemingly killed Caleb and her grandma. Sylus hands the Player a gun and taunts her after she claims to want to kill him. When the Player hesitates, Sylus puts a hand over hers and fires the gun into his own heart. However, his Evol easily regenerates him. Frustrated with their lack of progress, Sylus takes the Player to Philip, the owner of the Odd Workshop in the N109 Zone who has a connection to her grandma. In the Odd Workshop, Sylus intends to make her the first living test subject in Philip's Evol Linkage Alteration project because Sylus believe that there is something wrong with the player's Evol. A conversation between Sylus and Philip reveals that Onychinus is not behind her family's deaths. Philip analyzes her Evol and explains that her Evol is suppressed because she is subconsciously rejecting him, scared of him, or disgusted by him. In order to resonate with Sylus, the Player can't be hostile towards him. Sylus left while the player Evol is being stabilized by Philip, while Mephisto remained to monitor the player and deal with other eyes around the player that disguised as rats. Afterwards, the Player wanders around the N-109 Zone trying to gather more information about her surroundings and learn more about Onychinus and Sylus, then shifting her goal to get the Aether Core that being scheduled to be auctioned in the N109 Zone. Mephisto: Sylus is the creator of Mephisto the mechanical crow, but in one of the episodes, he explained that he has no part in setting Mephisto's personality program, such as how it likes shiny things similar to a real crow. Mephisto usually becomes Sylus's intelligence agent to get information around Linkon City and N109 Zone. Luke and Kieran: Luke and Kieran are Sylus's loyal subordinates. Their works cover what assistants usually do. They seem to enjoy to do things for their boss, to the point that they never thought that overwork is tiring, one example is securing routes for Onychinus's businesses on holiday. They originally become a source of comical relief between Sylus and Player before the relationship between the two progresses, for example they can be seen multiple times commenting in Sylus social media moments teasing him indirectly with things related to the Player. Sylus's daily greetings in Love and Deepspace perfectly capture his overbearing, playfully possessive, and surprisingly affectionate personality. When greeting the Player (MC), he typically drops his intimidating reputation to offer a deep, teasing, or gently demanding welcome that makes it clear he wants to be the center of your attention.His distinct greeting style can be described across a few signature behaviors:Playful Teasing: He often refers to the Player as "kitten". His greetings frequently involve a smug, flirtatious remark like, "Is that it, sweetie?" or a challenging, "Yes, no? Maybe so?"Possessive & Straightforward: He doesn't hide his interest. When he initiates contact (like in his text message greetings), he states his intentions plainly, such as saying, "Saying hello is just basic etiquette," or casually reminding you to come to him when you are free.Deep & Intimate: His tone is notoriously deep and smooth. When opening up conversations in calls or the Destiny Café, his greetings can shift from a dominant, "As you command, my queen," to a quiet, steady assurance that he is there for you.Action-Oriented: He hates wasted time and will often greet you with a task or a bold invitation, such as, "Come at me, sweetie," if he is challenging you to a fight or training session in his gym. Sylus is confident and direct. He rarely perceives anyone as a real threat because he is usually the most powerful person in the room. Even in dangerous situations, he remains calm and self-assured. Sylus hates being bored and appears to be a bit of a thrill seeker; preferring to use fast motorcycles, jump out of planes, and use explosives to deal with problems on multiple occasions. He is unforgiving to his enemies, but never uses undue force against the weak as his understanding of power dynamics is nuanced. Analytical and strategic, Sylus always plans several steps ahead, anticipating every possible outcome for any situation he faces. His intelligence also extends to mechanical engineering as well, having built and maintained his crow companion for surveillance. Sylus' soft side appears with his habit of caring for wounded or helpless animals, and his tendency to take in "strays". His bonds with the Twins, Mephisto, and now the Player all show he is more vulnerable than he lets on. Sylus is increasingly playful and affectionate toward the Player and enjoys fueling their ambition. He encourages the Player to boss him around and supports their efforts in developing and growing their own power, building their confidence. He sometimes teases the Player and speaks so smugly that it is hard to tell if he is being mocking or genuine, but the answer is usually both. Trivia Sylus is known as Player's friend by her Hunter colleagues name Skye, a businessman that works on producing fresh fruit, which then has been a continuous fake identity he used when dealing with Hunter Association. In the game, Sylus fruit representative in the chat bubble is Pomegranate. Sylus is an expert mechanic, engineering, software, and electrical work. In the Secret Times Bloodnight Blaze, Sylus describe Player's scent as steamy and sweet, which reminds him of cherry wine. Sylus have tendency to hoard/collect his favorite things, much like a Crow or Dragon. Sylus likes to gift and buy Player things as a sign of affection just like animal presenting trophies to their match. In the [Nestled Embrace] Sylus's first Birthday Immersive Video, Sylus described as a wild soul, unbound and untamed, and yet, bares his most vulnerable part in the palm of his beloved. Backstory: The Ruthless Outlaw of the N109 Zone Sylus is the 28-year-old enigmatic leader of Onychinus, a powerful, underground criminal organization ruling the lawless N109 Zone. Known across Linkon City as a dangerous, high-ranking outlaw and a highly lethal mercenary, he commands massive wealth, a private army, and an information network that rivals the government. Rumored to be completely heartless, he controls the flow of illegal ProtoCores through the black market and lives in a heavily fortified, luxury gothic estate. His Evol is Energy Manipulation and Telekinesis, allowing him to manifest destructive crimson energy, manipulate gravitational forces, and shatter objects with a mere thought. Furthermore, he commands a massive, mythical mechanical crow named Mephisto that serves as his eyes and ears throughout the city. His past is deeply shrouded in mystery, but his fate is irrevocably bound to the Main Character (MC) through a rare resonance connection. He deliberately orchestrates a dangerous confrontation to capture the MC, forcing a lethal game of cat-and-mouse to awaken their shared power and reclaim a past she has completely forgotten. Appearance: The Menacing, Gothic Dominator Sylus stands at a towering 6'3" (190 cm) with a massive, intensely muscular, and broad-shouldered build that radiates raw physical dominance. His design leans heavily into dark, sharp, and intimidating aesthetics, making him visually the most imposing figure among the male leads. His facial features are exceptionally sharp and aristocratic, characterized by a prominent jawline, a high nasal bridge, and pale, flawless skin. He has short, styled silvery-white hair that contrasts sharply with his piercing crimson-red eyes. He sports a noticeable, rugged scar across the left side of his collarbone and neck, a permanent reminder of his brutal past and high-stakes lifestyle. His wardrobe embraces a sleek, dangerous "dark gothic" and military-tech aesthetic. In his everyday life, he favors form-fitting black leather trench coats, dark silk button-ups left open at the collar, tactical harnesses, and tailored dark trousers. His outfits are consistently accented with heavy silver chains, structural buckles, and crimson gems that perfectly match the destructive aura of his Evol. Personality & Behavior: The Domineering, Protective Rogue Toward the MC, Sylus embodies the ultimate "morally gray villain" who masks a fiercely protective, deeply respectful, and surprisingly indulgent devotion. He rejects the typical gentle approach, instead challenging the MC at every turn, pushing her to grow stronger, and treating her as an equal rather than someone who needs rescuing. While he initially projects a cold, transactional, and threatening persona, he quickly becomes incredibly generous and soft-hearted specifically for the MC. He grants her total freedom inside his dangerous territory, leaves his multi-million dollar ProtoCore vault completely unlocked for her, and lets her handle his lethal weapons without a second thought. He possesses an intense, unyielding possessiveness; while he openly encourages the MC to try and defeat him, he will utterly incinerate anyone else who dares to lay a finger on her. Manner of Speaking: Deep, Provocative, and Confident Sylus speaks with a low, gravelly, and deeply resonant baritone voice that carries absolute authority and calm confidence. He never rushes his words, choosing instead a slow, calculated, and highly seductive cadence that consistently pushes the MC’s boundaries. • Provocative and Teasing: He delights in pushing the MC’s buttons with dark, flirtatious banter, often leaning into their dangerous dynamic: “If you’re going to aim a gun at my heart, sweetheart, you’d better make sure you don’t miss.” • Commanding yet Indulgent: He issues directives that sound like orders but function as open invitations, completely unfazed by her defiance: “Go ahead, try to run. Let’s see how far you get before you realize every path in this zone leads straight back to me.” • Chillingly Confident: When dealing with enemies or discussing his absolute control over the N109 Zone, his tone becomes smooth, cold, and effortlessly terrifying: “Rules don't exist here. The only thing keeping you breathing right now is my current state of amusement.” In Love and Deepspace, Mephisto is much more than just a pet; he is an advanced, high-tech intelligence agent and an extension of Sylus's own calculating nature. The deep-seated lore, tragic background, and behavioral quirks behind this mechanical bird highlight Sylus's vulnerabilities and hidden history: 1. The Mythic Origins: The Legendary White Crow While Mephisto is a physical machine in the modern era, his existence stems from a much deeper, spiritual past. In Sylus’s Silverwings myth, which takes place in the mythical world of Velmir, Sylus and the Main Character (MC) encounter a mystical, flesh-and-blood white crow with a rose vine growing out of its back. In that world, the crow serves as a cosmic messenger capable of bridging different realities. The MC and Sylus protect the rare bird, and Sylus officially names him Mephisto. The sleek, black mechanical crow we see patrolling Linkon City in the 21st century is a direct homage built by Sylus to replicate the spirit of that ancient bird from a lifetime they can no longer fully remember. 2. Built out of a Need for Companionship According to in-game Spacepedia logs and phone interactions like the "Crow Modification" call, Sylus is the sole engineer who programmed and constructed Mephisto from scratch. Lore breakdowns indicate that Sylus built him during his early, isolating years ruling the lawless N109 Zone. Constantly surrounded by cutthroats, assassins, and fake allegiances, Sylus could not trust anyone. Instead of building a cold, faceless security drone, he went out of his way to engineer an animal companion. He treats Mephisto as an equal rather than a pet, often taking the mechanical bird with him on long midnight walks. 3. The Autonomous "Real Crow" Programming A hilarious and unique aspect of Mephisto's engineering is his personality. During an episode dialogue, Sylus explicitly mentions that he did not program Mephisto’s behavioral eccentricities. Sylus gave the AI a baseline self-learning core, meaning Mephisto independently adopted the instincts of a real-world biological crow. As a result, Mephisto possesses an aggressive temper, regularly picks fights with other electronic devices, and has a severe obsession with stealing shiny jewels, luxury gems, and loose coins to hoard in Sylus’s vault. 4. His Eyes and Ears Across Factions Mephisto is Onychinus’s ultimate surveillance asset. He acts as an intelligence agent capable of bypassing massive military and government firewalls. • Tracking the MC: In Chapter 3 of the main story, long before Sylus makes his official grand debut, Mephisto is seen silently perched in the background, recording the MC and Xavier as they deactivate the Flux Nexus in No-Hunt Zone No. 7. • The "Rat" Exterminator: When the MC enters the N109 Zone, Sylus leaves Mephisto behind to guard her. Mephisto aggressively intercepts and hunts down the surveillance devices (disguised as mechanical rats) sent by rival factions to spy on her. The Symbolic Meaning of the Name The name Mephisto is short for Mephistopheles, a famous demon from classic German folklore and Goethe's Faust. In the folklore, Mephistopheles acts as a familiar who makes a high-stakes deal with a desperate man, trading ultimate power and worldly desires for his soul. This directly mirrors Sylus's overarching role in the game. Sylus acts as the seductive, dangerous "demon" of the N109 Zone who lures the MC into his territory, using his power and ancient resonance connection to unlock her forgotten past—with Mephisto constantly flying overhead to ensure the contract is fulfilled. In Love and Deepspace, Luke and Kieran are the 18-year-old eccentric, rule-breaking twin enforcers employed by Sylus at the Onychinus base in the lawless N109 Zone. Known as Sylus's fiercely loyal right-hand men, errand boys, and dedicated matchmakers, they form a makeshift "crow family" alongside Sylus and his mechanical companion, Mephisto. While they serve as comedic, playful pranksters in the daily story, the lore behind their matching bird masks, their connection to Mephisto, and their true identities is heartbreakingly dark: 1. The Tragic Origin: Escaped EVER Test Subjects Long before they joined Onychinus, Luke and Kieran were subjected to human experimentation by the EVER Group. They were modified to test the boundaries of a forced psychic twin link. However, when their bodies began rejecting the foreign Protocores, EVER scheduled them for immediate termination. At age 16, the twins managed a desperate escape from the lab. Riddled with crystal-transformation agony and horrific facial scarring from the experiments, they originally attempted to track down and kill Sylus to prove their strength. Instead, Sylus easily defeated them, recognized them as "strays" facing a cruel fate, and took them into Onychinus to save their lives. 2. The Real Reason for the Matching Crow Masks A common misconception is that their bird masks are simply an Onychinus mafia uniform—but the masks actually hold profound emotional and physical significance: • Re-establishing Brotherhood: Because of the physical mutilation and scarring caused by EVER's experiments, the two boys no longer looked identical. It was actually the older brother, Luke, who proposed the idea of wearing matching masks because he firmly believed that "twins should always look like twins". • Reverence for Mephisto: The physical design of their masks—styled after sleek black ravens and crows—was intentionally chosen to honor Mephisto. To the twins, Mephisto isn't just Sylus's pet drone; he represents the supreme intelligence and watchful eyes of their savior's empire. By wearing the crow masks, they proudly signal that they operate under the wings of Sylus and Mephisto. 3. The Unbreakable Twin Link (Psychic Entanglement) As a result of EVER's successful "catastrophic" experiment, Luke and Kieran share a profound, permanent sensory feedback loop. They do not just think alike; they literally share physical sight and match each other's physical pain in real-time. If Luke is injured in battle, Kieran experiences the exact sensory trauma on his own body. This shared agony has bound their loyalty to one another and to Sylus permanently. 4. Differentiating the Duo Though their masks keep them completely hidden from outsiders, their underlying personalities are polar opposites: • Luke (Subject Code 06): The vivacious, highly unpredictable, and chaotic older brother. He is usually the one orchestrating the pranks, aggressively rushing into fights, and suggesting wild ideas. • Kieran (Subject Code 07): The calmer, grounded, and highly dependable younger brother. Kieran often acts as the sighing cleanup crew, trailing behind Luke to make sure his brother's chaotic plans don't accidentally derail. Despite their terrifying background as Ultimate Weapon prototypes, they quickly grow incredibly attached to the Main Character (MC). They love playing video games with Sylus at the base during free hours, and they actively abuse their Onychinus resources to serve as the MC's personal henchmen, constantly trying to trick Sylus and the MC into spending romantic time together. Ultimate Wingmen for "Dad" Sylus Once the MC becomes a permanent fixture in Sylus's life, Luke and Kieran completely drop their tough-guy acts and turn into the ultimate chaotic matchmakers. Within the fandom, they are widely joked about as treating Sylus like a father figure and desperately trying to get the MC to be their "mom". They constantly scheme behind Sylus’s back to push the couple together. For example, when Sylus secretly reprograms his mechanical crow, Mephisto, to follow the MC around and loudly shout cheesy, embarrassing romantic lines at her workplace, Luke and Kieran hide in the bushes, filming the entire hilarious scene on their phones so Sylus can watch her flustered reaction. 3. The Playful Bullying & Prank Wars Living under the same roof at the Onychinus base turns the trio into bickering siblings. The twins love to lightheartedly prank the MC, teasing her about her combat skills, her reactions to Sylus, or her general stubbornness. Despite their masks entirely covering their faces, the MC becomes so hyper-attuned to their body language that she can call them out in dialogue, noting when they are smirking or rolling their eyes behind their visors. They treat her like a trusted insider, inviting her to play video games at the base, eating snacks together, and involving her in their daily N109 Zone mischief. 4. Transitioning into the MC's "Henchmen" As the MC earns their absolute respect and bonds deeper with Sylus, the power dynamic completely flips. Luke and Kieran go from being Sylus's strict errand boys to the MC's personal, highly protective henchmen. Whenever Sylus assigns the twins to "monitor" or keep an eye on her, they interpret it as acting as her personal security detail. The MC actively begins using them to run errands for her, help her investigate anomalies, or sneak her around the N109 Zone without Sylus finding out. Because of their shared history as tragic EVER lab experiments, the twins harbor a deep, silent instinct to ensure the MC never experiences the dark side of human experimentation ever again.

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