User blog:Swirly592/Ney Futapie (Altered EC)

"But this time, what is it for? An eye for an eye? How foolish. Getting revenge or something like that will only lead to more emptiness..."

- Ney Futapie

Ney Futapie was the hero of the Lucifenian Revolution and the foster sister of Rin. Following the assassination of her adoptive mother, Ney founded the Resistance to overthrow Prince Alexiel's terrible regime. Having inadvertently condemned her beloved sister in her quest for vengeance, Ney became consumed with guilt, eventually joining her former comrades as a Beelzenian soldier in opposition to Queen Germaine.

Early Life
"At that time, people thought that Riliane was already killed so they gave up on rescuing her. But I believed she was still alive so I tried to save her but, as a result, I got caught. If you hadn't saved me back then, I wouldn't be here today."

- Ney to Rin

Ney was born in EC 480. When she was two, she was found abandoned and adopted by Mariam as a result. Growing up with her foster mother, Ney grew close to her and often accompanied her to the local blacksmith whenever Mariam's weapons or armor needed repairs, becoming close, childhood friends with Riliane Mouchet. As time progressed, Ney constantly got in fights with guys and often got hurt.

In EC 491, she met Rin, her new foster sister. When Ney offered to be her friend, Rin did not answer, refusing to look at or speak to her. After a few days, Lily went missing in EC 492. Seeing that everyone gave up searching for her and believed she was dead, Ney wondered if she was kidnapped by the bandits in the Forest of Bewilderment, and became determined to rescue her friend.

Rin followed after Ney and, when she was caught by some of the thieves, she came and rescued her. As they continued along the forest path, the two began talking to each other for the first time and shared their thoughts and feelings with one another. When the approached the bandits' hideout, they were confronted by one of the bandits and the two raised their weapons to face him. During the encounter, they discovered Lily was safe and that the bandit had already been convinced to reform by her.

On their way back to town with Lily, Ney laughed at Rin's frustration before they made it back home. When they returned, Mariam found out about their adventure and scolded them, striking the both of them. Ney was later be praised for her heroism and took all the credit for the rescue. At some point, Ney raised a puppy named "Chubby". In early EC 499, Mariam announced she would be taking Rin to work at the royal palace. That night, she fought with her foster mother until dawn the next day.

Seeds of Rebellion
"Has the Palace Barn thing already been exposed?" "Maybe Ney, Mommy might be coming to an end. If I die, I want you to be my successor."

- Ney and her mother

A year after Rin had left for the palace, Mariam ordered Ney to sacrifice drinking wine because of the food shortage affecting the commoners until the hunger problem was resolved. The day before Prince Alexiel's birthday, Ney got in a fight with some other men in the street, winning without an injury and cursing them out. The next night, she was alone at home wishing she could have a glass of wine, imagining the bottles of red wine being drunk by the aristocrats at the celebration. While wondering why her father sent Rin to the palace as a servant, rather than one of the Royal Guards, Mariam returned home. She smelled her to make sure she didn't drink while she was gone.

Another night, Mariam returned home depressed, worrying Ney. When she announced the King ordered her to return to the palace, Ney asked if he found out about how she was stealing food from the palace barn to feed the starving citizens. After telling her she wanted her to succeed her if she died, she told her not to say such things and asked if she could avoid the situation. Ney, when asked, affirmed that the dress she wore was her mother's birthday present. Ney was then curious when Mariam took out a handbag from the warehouse. The next day, she said goodbye to her.

The following morning, Ney left home to visit the nearby riverbank and wash out her face, seeing Riliane and asking why she was there. Seeing a group of people by the shore, she asked what happened and Lily tried to tell her it was nothing. Curious, Ney approached and recognized her foster mother's corpse, shocked and in denial that it was her.

After picking up her body, she screamed for her not to die and fainted. She awoke later in Lily's home and was offered soup by Lily's father but declined, telling him food was scarce. Distracted by the fact her mother passed away, Ney ignored most of Lily's recount about her death and suspected that "The Son of Evil" was the one who killed her. She decided she wanted revenge, and to kill Alexiel.

Later, she attended Mariam's funeral. Silent, Leonhart Avadonia held her and Ney could feel him shaking. Seeing Iroha Clockworker and her apprentice also there, she nodded her head to greet them. She then vowed for her mother and all the commoners of Lucifenia that she would overthrow the King. Forming the Resistance, Ney visited the Forest of Bewilderment often for secret meetings in the abandoned house where Rin and she had fought off thieves years before. With the other four core members of the Resistance, she discussed the new recruits and lack of supplies. Minage told her many were willing to join but none knew how to fight and Sekka suggested they ask Keel Freesis for aid.

Green Hunting
"The "Green Hunting"... I've heard rumors about it but I never thought that it would be so miserable."

- Ney's reaction to Elphegort's plight

During the Green Hunting, Ney and her followers tried to put out the fire burning the Forest of Bewilderment, but were stopped by a group of Lucifenian soldiers. The soldiers told them it was being burned by order of King Alexiel as part of the invasion of the Kingdom of Elphegort. Suddenly, a rainstorm appeared and doused the fire, forcing the soldiers to retreat. Ney ordered the Resistance to remain vigilant in case the soldiers attempted to set fire to the forest again.

She then saw a familiar silhouette and followed the shadow into the depths of the forest, discovering an exhausted Iroha and her apprentice. Approaching them, Ney introduced herself to the former court mage, and offered to have them rest in her home nearby. Iroha declined, revealing it would be difficult for them since they were being hunted by the Royal Palace, and the sorceress and her apprentice left. With that startling revelation, Ney questioned what was happening at the palace that was causing this.

The Resistance gradually grew in size. Ney was visited by Riliane at her home and told her about the reasons behind the Green Hunting, angering Ney. Once she left, Ney knew she couldn't waste the chance given to her to start her revolution but was uncertain how to do it.

After the Green Hunting ended and the war between Elphegort and Lucifenia continued, Ney met with Lily and the other four core resistance members at their base in the Forest of Bewilderment. When a mysterious knock came at the door, she asked Minage to peek outside at who it was. Confident that the six of them could take her if she was an enemy, they opened the door to be greeted by the masked woman who joined their movement.

Preparation for Insurrection
"We're here to beg for assistance... Frankly speaking, we're short on both manpower and funds."

- Ney to Clarith regarding their resources for war

Afterward, Lily helped Ney get in contact with Keel Freesis and she and York traveled to the merchant Corpa's mansion to negotiate his aide for their resistance. While there, she passed by Keel's son, Shaw, and his wife, Mikina. Once they met with Keel in another room, Ney sat down and discussed the matter with him. During their conversation, Ney learned what had occurred with his servants Gumi and Clarith and of Gumi's recent death in the revolution.

Afterward, a knock came at the door and Ney watched while the Keel permitted a servant to enter and overheard their conversation concerning Gumi's death. Ney then interrupted, asking if she should leave. As Clarith apologized and prepared to exit for disrupting the conversation, the resistance leader stopped her. Once Keel confirmed that she was the Clarith they were speaking about, the merchant argued Ney's intentions.

She and York then replied that it would be good to have another member and that it was her choice. Noticing Clarith's confusion, Ney introduced themselves. She then begged for the Freesis' assistance to make up for the resistance's shortage in both funding and members in exchange for securing Keel's confiscated properties from Lucifenia.

Concluding her explanation, she asked if Clarith wanted to avenge Gumi's murder and, after Clarith responded she would think about it, told her she understood. Ney proceeded to threaten the white-haired servant if she betrayed them but Keel interrupted, saying Clarith wouldn't sell them out. After Keel evaded her attempt to return to their discussion, she apologized for bothering them, thanked them for their hospitality, then left with York.

The next day, at a Lucifenian bar, Germaine learned from Clarith that Keel Freesis agreed to aid them; she asked Clarith if she would join her cause but the girl refused, saying that although she hated The Son of Evil, she was weak unlike Ney. Apologizing, the disappointed Ney asked what she would do, hearing the white-haired girl say she would live alone somewhere quiet, where Keel found work for her.

Wishing her well, she watched as Clarith left and soon after witnessed a couple of mercenaries from the Venom Mercenaries, Yarera and Margaret, get into a conflict with the bar owner and stopped York from getting involved. Afterward, the Resistance and she paid for their drinks and left the bar.

Sometime later, Ney visited their base in the Forest of Bewilderment for the last time along with York, Sekka, Minage, York, and the brown-haired, masked woman. Discussing their army's numbers and the loyalty of the masked woman, Ney was asked by York if she actually trusted her. Approaching the mysterious member, she touched her mask and hinted to her that she suspected who she was, surprising her, and told the other members to trust her since she was helping them. She then told them to refer to her as "Maylis" and during their meeting.

Riliane's father arrived with Mariam's armor reforged for Ney and a large sword for her to give Lily. Thanking him, Ney asked if he was really allowing his daughter to fight in the coming revolution. After the old man's reply, Germaine asked York if there was any way to get her sister, Rin, out of the palace. He responded that they couldn't risk leaking intelligence to the palace and Ney tried to reason that her sister's strong sense of justice would help them. York reported that Rin and Alexiel had become very close, much to Ney's confusion. Confident that her Sister could escape on her own, she put the matter to rest.

Lucifenian Revolution
"Right on! Comrades! Let us start our revolution!"

- Ney to the Resistance army

The day of the Lucifenian Revolution, Ney and members of the Resistance returned to the bar to prepare. Witnessing the molestation of a barmaid by the two mercenaries from before, York attacked one and Ney threw a bottle at the other one before proceeding to punch him in the face. Subduing the mercenaries, the grey-armored revolutionary stood up before the crowd outside the bar and announced the beginning of their revolution.

Commanding the battle at Rollam, Ney and her forces were losing when the Freesis Foundation supplied them with weapons. Newly armed, Ney faced Chartette Langley during the fighting before the Resistance managed to defeat the Lucifenian army. Weeks later, Ney and her forces pushed the Lucifenian army back to the palace gates; while there, she linked up with Germaine and her forces, having successfully defeated the Venom mercenaries and cut off their reinforcements.

At the gates to the royal palce, Maylis declared to her their victory and Ney reminded her that they needed to hurry before the soldiers fighting in Elphegort returned to reinforce the palace; teasing how lucky they were that Marlon did not send reinforcements for the masked Germaine to overhear. While asking about her comrade's injury, Maylis warned her of Sarah Venom, who retreated to the palace. York came and after Ney apologized for the injury of Sekka, his daughter, in the fighting, she stood in front of the revolutionary army and led the charge into the palace.

Entering into the Heavenly Yard from the main gates, Ney offered the Lucifenian forces mercy if they surrendered but her offer fell on deaf ears. The revolutionary army charged forward with their overwhelming numbers until a group of servants, led by Leonhart Avadonia, began halting the resistance's advance. Riliane arrived and motioned for Ney to break into the palace while she distracted Leonehart. Following Maylis inside, she ordered for the army to assault the palace, hoping Lily would survive before continuing the charge inside the palace walls.

As she made her way into the Hall of Mirrors, Ney encountered the Royal Guard and Sarah Venom and battled them. During the scuffle, Ney berated Sarah for insulting the soldiers; the mercenary questioned her support for her enemies and Ney declared she'd only need to kill her to break their resolve. As Sarah prepared to strike, Ney hesitated and barely dodged her swift attack. Impressed, Sarah launched another flurry of swings at her and she dodged them all.

As she recalled that her mother had mentioned fighting the mercenary before, Ney saw Sarah relent and used the opportunity to strike. Falling for the feint, Ney saw the next strike and attempted to dodge, the strike grazing her eyelid. Blinded by the bleeding, Ney heard Sarah's approach and mentally asked Mariam what she should do. Before Sarah dealt the fatal blow, recalled her mother mention she always aimed for the neck. Listening for her movements, Ney dodged the attack and struck her with her blade.

She then turned to face her wounded opponent and the dying Sarah questioned how she evaded her while blinded. Reminding her of the heraldry she wore, she laughed at not recognizing her as the daughter of her old friend, Mariam. Ney asked if she saw the servant to the prince, Rin, with The Son of Evil and she responded that she didn't know where they were. Asking why she didn't escape and kept fighting, Sarah replied that it was because hse fought for the money.

After the mercenary's death, Lily came, and was worried about Ney's injury until the resistance leader told her it would heal. Curious about Lily's battle, Ney listened as she told her how the injured Leonhart escaped before York told her Maylis' and of the death of Prime Minister Minis. Unable to locate either the prince or her sister, Ney ordered them to help her search for Alexiel. York and Lily stopped her and told her to rest because of her injury and went on without her.

Ney underwent emergency treatment for her eye and rushed toward the Hall of Sounds after hearing a report that the prince was captured. Despite York's pleas, Ney pushed herself so she could personally confirm it despite her injury. Narrowing her vision, she vaguely saw the form of the prince although the face was obscure to her. For a moment, she was unconvinced until the captured Alexiel struggled and screamed for the revolutionaries to let go of him.

Marlon Reforms
"If this country is led by the revolutionary army, then I would like to ask, who among them have political experience? None. The revolutionary army is composed of peasantry, and you expect to reform the country?"

- Germaine's argument for Marlon's occupation

Five days later, Ney attended the peace talks in the Hall of Sounds between the Resistance, Marlon, and Elphegort. Congratulated by Keel Freesis, the grey-armored warrior thanked the merchant for his support that gave her their victory. With the arrival of the Elphegort king, Sohni Elphen, and after confirming attendance, Ney told the Queen of Marlon to start. Maylis, removing her mask, revealed she was Germaine Marlon, surprising everyone but Ney. When she sarcastically asked why "Maylis" wasn't wearing her mask, the Marlon Queen responding that there was no longer any need to conceal her identity.

As the meeting continued, Ney urged the Elphegort king to show mercy to the captured Lucifenian soldiers and discussed the surviving members of the Three Heroes: Leonhart and Iroha. She asked if Leonhart's body was killed due to his battle with Riliane but Germaine responded that it was due to a stab wound through his back. As Germaine announced that Lucifenia would become a Marlon territory, Ney calmed the seething York to let the Marlon Queen finish. When invited to be part of Germaine's Lucifenian government, she refused. When asked if she met the arrested prince, Ney told Germaine she only removed her bandages the day before. She, along with the rest present at the meeting, did not object as Germaine announced The Son of Evil's execution.

Daughters of Evil
"This isn't a revolution; it's revenge! You used the people in order to get revenge!"

- Rin's backlash for Ney's motivations

Ney later went to the underground prison to visit the prince before his death. Announcing her name from across the iron bars, Ney was surprised when the prince began to laugh and told him how irregular it was for him to laugh before being killed. While The Son of Evil approached her, she told the spoiled prince his execution date and that it was the time for him to confess his crimes to God. After disregarding the resistance leader and telling her to leave, Ney recognized his face as that of Rin.

Shocked and perplexed, Ney discovered that the prisoner was her foster sister and listened as she told her the whole story about how the prince was her twin brother and that she swapped places with him so he could escape. After letting Rin's surprising revelation sink in, she told her he could be released. Despite Rin's insistence that it was impossible, Ney tried to convince her that since she was a servant, she should be freed and everyone should be told.

Ney argued that she now understood her hostility when they first met and how she selflessly saved her and Lily even when everyone else gave up, saying she wasn't the villain. Her foster sister retorted that Germaine visited earlier and already determined her execution date, warning her to be wary of her. Finding it all odd, Ney ran to the lounge room and returned with the prison keys to free her, telling her they needed to escape with Lily and live happily together, discarding her responsibilities as the revolution's leader.

Tears welling in her eyes at how they could escape even though their foster mother was dead, Rin asked her about their mother's refashioned armor she wore and if Lily's father fixed the damaged shoulder. Surprised, Ney told her it was The Son of Evil and her sister only laughed after discovering her motives for the revolution was her vengeance. Calling her sister a Daughter of Evil like Alexiel, Ney weakly denied it and begged her not say it. Ignoring her, Rin told her she would assist her in her revenge because she was the one who murdered their foster mother. Ney screamed, her cries echoing throughout the prison.

Two days later, Ney stood on the execution platform in Milanais Square. She wondered how Mariam was doing in heaven and fantasized that her, Leonhart Avadonia, and the Royal Guards partying together while she drank. In contrast, she thought about how everyone alive was leaving or getting lonelier. From among the crowds she saw Riliane causing a commotion as they all awaited the death of The Son of Evil. She asked her deceased parent if the "Evil" would end after the execution. After the public execution which resulted in her foster sister's death, Ney returned to the palace.

Witch Hunt
"Go find and arrest the leader of the revolutionary army, Ney Futapie!"

- Queen Germaine

Ney later left the palace to go on holiday, joined by Riliane. At some point, she sent a letter to Keel to thank him for his help and to report the situations of Lily and her other friends. Three months into their trip, Germaine ordered for the revolutionary hero's arrest after incorporating Lucifenia as a Marlon territory and Ney was forced to become a fugitive. With Lily joining her, the two traveled together for years across the region while avoiding capture from Marlon.

In EC 503, the two met up with the former resistance members in the Beelzenian Empire. Seeking refuge, the two rejoined the Resistance as it took shelter from Marlon. In EC 504, the two became soldiers for the Empire and resided around Rukolbeni. Although serving as part of the Mouchet Troops defending the border, Ney spent a great deal of time drinking instead.

Beelzenian Soldier
"Where has big sister gone off to?""I don't know. She might be off drinking somewhere."

- Lily and York

In EC 505, the drunken Ney collapsed under a tree in the cemetery by the camp and drifted into a stupor. When someone approached, she clung to his pants to keep him from leaving, calling out to Rin and Mariam. Told to calm down, Ney awoke from her nightmare and apologized for her drunken state. When the boy chastised her for being drunk during the day, Ney questioned how he knew her and the boy introduced himself as Shaw Freesis. Recognizing Keel's son, she commented on his growth and asked how he was doing.

After Shaw explained he hadn't seen him for a year because of traveling, the former revolutionary recounted how she too had been gone on a journey with Lily after everything in Lucifenia became "troublesome". Pried by Shaw for the details, she avoided a specific answer and queried why the child came to Beelzenia. The curious boy stated it was to ask questions and when Ney attempted to brush her off again until the child asked about the Witch Hunt. Displeased by Shaw's information, she responded that it was fake and explained what transpired.

Shaw then noted that Germaine believed Ney killed Gumi in order to start up the Revolution, hence her actions. After a long pause, the swordswoman asked where he heard that and Shaw stated it was from his journey. Uncertain on its validity, Ney replied that it was not a reason for Germaine's sudden change. Once Shaw asked if she did kill Gumi, Ney, in disbelief, questioned its importance to him; learning she was the child's servant, Ney questioned if he planned to arrest her and bring her to Marlon. With the novelist's assurance he just wanted to know the truth, Ney admitted she never even met Gumi.

After chastising the child's naivety, Ney was confused by Shaw's decision to live with there with them. Despite her string of excuses for why the child couldn't stay, Shaw confidently stated he would even use his family's influence. Ney then asked if he was at least ashamed of using his family relations to get what he wanted, and the child admitted not at all. In response, the shocked Ney commented that she was an evil boy and relented her opposition.

Two weeks later, Ney went to a bar in Rukolbeni and drank bottles of wine until she went into a deep slumber. When Shaw and Riliane attempted to wake her to fight off the undead monster following them, she simply muttered in her sleep and snored. Three days later, Ney helped in the battle against the army of the undead conjured by Kyle Avadonia. Fighting alongside Lily, she told her friend they couldn't let the monsters reach Fifth Street until all the refugees took shelter.

Asked their numbers, Ney stated there were five and told Lily to take them on. When Lily barked to look left, the former revolutionary hacked one of the reanimated soldiers chasing the Beelzenian forces in half and asked if they were endless. During a brief reprieve, Ney saw Shaw supplying aid to the soldiers and asked why he was there instead of the Imperial City. Noting he couldn't fight, the former hero recommended he stay off the front lines.

When Shaw asked, Ney he was indeed a great help, but that York might not like the idea. Shaw added that it was also a unique experience and Ney sighed, noting that the young novelist treated it like a game. When another soldier was anticipated to come their way, they waited for it but instead saw Chartette Langley approach on horseback with the soldier skewered on her lance, claiming she came to speak with the Emperor.

When the Empire launched its offensive on Retasan Fortress, Ney refused to participate and often stayed in Rukolbeni's bar on its first street. One day, Charette joined her at the bar and the two conversed amiably whilst drinking. Shaw then arrived and joined them, conversing with the former Retasan commander. Teased by Chartette for her sorry state, Ney insisted the undead soldier problem wasn't resolved and that someone needed to stay behind.

Chartette retorted that the Beelzenian soldier didn't want to fight, calling her a coward. Ney then suggested Chartette go in her place before muttering that the fighting is pointless and explained her belief that the fighting was pointless vengeance and amounted to nothing. After a long silence, Chartette queried if she spoke from experience and asked if the rumors were true that she started the revolution to have revenge on The Son of Evil for killing her mother. Ney angrily denied it and the two stared intently at each other.

When Shaw asked to confirm that they referred to Mariam, the former revolutionary remained silent while Chartette answered. When the refugee said her actions were dumb and that she went through with it regardless to kill a more tyrant, Ney feebly retorted that her idea of it was too simplistic. Chartette then recounted her father's praise for Mariam and her straightforward nature and Ney declared that was why any man could kill her. After Chartette asked if she was ashamed of Mariam, Ney responded she respected her and Chartette then implored her to follow in her footsteps and take action.

Finished with their conversation, Ney said she was drunk and would return after sorting things out at their headquarters. Once Chartette said she had to sober up first, Ney stared and asked about Commander Gaston's death in the revolution and if she held any hate for the Resistance. With Chartette's response that she simply came to see the soldiers who defeated her father and bore no grudge against them, Ney left the bar, satisfied, and reported to their base.

Service to the Sorceress
"You do realize it, right? That you're on the Witch Hunt list? It's too dangerous to go to Marlon or Lucifenia!" "Don't worry. I've hired a bodyguard."

- Shaw and Michaela

Soon after, Ney suggested they conduct nightly raids on Retasan and spread rumors that would sow chaos among Kyle's soldiers. With the plan's success, much of Retasan was captured within several days and  Ney was planned to be given a celebration. In the midst of the successful campaign, Michaela arrived in the city and hired Ney to be her personal bodyguard as they traveled back to Lucifenia to investigate Kyle and Germaine. Interested in learning the reasons for Germaine's actions, Ney accepted the job and took a temporary leave from the Beelzenian army.

The next day, the swordswoman attended to the carriage when she overheard Michaela speaking with someone and came up to ask what was wrong. Seeing Shaw, Ney didn't hide her disapproval and answered Shaw's questions regarding her presence there. Shaw asked if she was interested in "sin" and, confused by what she meant, Ney said she only wanted to meet with Germaine, admitting Chartette was right and she had to do her best for her country.

Refusing to say goodbye, Shaw joined them on the carriage and the mercenary demanded to know what he was doing. After the young novelist explained his plan to have them infiltrate the palace as his servants, Ney protested. Noting that he planned to use his family's influence again, she sighed and stated it was Michaela's decision. When the sorceress agreed to let Shaw go along, the exasperated Ney commented on how she had to look after more people.

Infiltrating the Palace
"Long time no see, Ney. I never thought you would actually come to me.''" "I've grown tired of running away."

- Queen Germaine and Ney

After they reached Rollam, Ney and her compatriots checked in at a hotel in the city. Learning that Germaine was attending a dinner party at Corpa's mansion, the mage and her sellsword disguised themselves as Shaw's masked Asmodean bodyguards of the Almoga Morabez family; the three then went to the estate but neither Ney nor Michaela were permitted to enter, allowing Shaw to enter and tell Germaine of his planned visit to the royal palace.

The next day, they donned their disguises again and entered the palace with Shaw. The three knelt before Germaine while the young novelist greeted her. When a guard, Clive, demanded they remove their masks, Michaela stated it was the law of their family to not reveal their faces and Germaine accepted their wishes. As Shaw prepared to search the palace for new novel ideas, they accompanied him out of the Hall of Mirrors.

That evening, the three of them were invited to stay at the Lucifenian Royal Palace and they moved into the palace's guest rooms. During their stay, Ney learned from Shaw that Germaine kept one of the vessels of sin, a hand mirror, in her possession as a gift from her mother. Devising a plan with Mciahela, the mage decided they'd steal the hand mirror from Germaine's bedroom and escape.

Later that night, as they prepared to execute their plan, they were attacked by the Espionage Task Force and their room was bombed. Surviving the blast, the two "bodyguards" fled while battling the task force members throughout the palace. Once they secured the mirror from Germaine's room, Michaela took Shaw to Alexiel's old room next door while Ney stayed to act as a diversion. After being bombed again by the task force squad, Ney was surrounded by the masked agents.

Germaine then entered the room and ordered the task force to withdraw and Ney remarked that she kept a rowdy bunch of troops. When Germaine demanded she reveal herself, Ney removed her tattered disguise and the Queen expressed her surprise she'd actually come to her. The swordswoman retorted she was tired of running.

After Germaine commended her for coming to confess and be executed for her crimes, the former resistance leader smiled and asked when she had ever committed a crime. She then placidly listened to Germaine's accusations that she killed Gumi with Iroha and Michaela to earn her and Keel's help in her revolution against Alexiel.

Once she finished, Ney starred at Germaine in silence before she sighed, questioning if she'd even listen to her rebuttals on the topic. As Germaine insisted that it was their conspiracy, citing that someone had witnessed their meeting, Ney asked if that was what it all was about. Germaine then explained that only she, Keel, and Iroha knew of Gumi's whereabouts; noting that Keel was arrested and that the sorceress had arrived shortly after her, Ney listened to Germaine accuse her of teaming up with the mages to fan the flames of war against Alexiel.

Giving her a pitiful look, Ney answered that it'd be difficult to reason with her speculations. She then reminded the Queen of what Rin had told them and Germaine answered that Rin didn't kill Gumi. Shocked, Ney listened as Germaine explained that Rin confessed of someone else killing the maid to Keel in prison. Ney inquired why and Germaine answered that she heard it from Keel after the revolution; she then noted Rin had no reason to lie and asked her why she'd suddenly say she did it.

As Germaine declared Rin lied to protect her foster sister, Ney let the realization sink in before sighing. When Germaine asked if she touched a nerve, Ney smiled again and thanked the Queen for lifting her burden. In response to Germaine's confusion, Ney reiterated that she didn't kill Gumi. Germaine then asked if she expected her to believe her and the swordswoman responded that she knew she wouldn't, despite them having fought side by side in the past.

The Queen then asserted that none of that proved she didn't kill Gumi and the swordswoman countered that nothing proved she had either. Germaine then threatened her, raising her sword, and Ney questioned if she had another reason, pointing out she'd be in trouble if she was proven innocent. She then continued, saying it was fine if she didn't believe her but that fueling her goals with revenge left her empty, like she had been in the past. The swordswoman declared that vengeance created voids and they simply made new enemies to fill the voids.

The then swordswoman petitioned Germaine to foresake her revenge and think of the future, purusing their ideals together. She then noticed Germaine grow Pale and asked what was wrong. As Clive demanded to know what she did to the Queen, Ney argued that she did nothing. When Germaine weakly demanded she give her the hand mirror, the confused warrior admitted she didn't take it. Once she overheard Germaine ordering Clive to kill her, Ney wondered if it was time to go and broke through the bedroom window to the outside.

Pursued throughout the palace by Clive and the Espionage Task Force for some time, Ney spotted something flying in the sky. Soon after, she met up with Shaw and an injured Michaela. Blamed for the Queen's sudden disappearance, they fled and eventually evaded their pursuers. Later on, when the two explained that the demon possessing Germaine had transformed him into a monster, Ney recounted what she had seen in the sky, tracing the trajectory northwest towards the Millennium Tree Forest.

Battle in the Forest
"Isn't it obvious? Demons are beyond our scope of understanding. I don't know how to deal with one."

- Ney

Two weeks since escaping the palace, Michaela decided they should check areas Germaine might've gone to in the forest. Along with her companions, Ney trudged through the Forest of Bewilderment as the lead. After some hours of walking, the three of them made their way into Elphegort's Millennium Tree Forest half and the swordswoman admitted with a shrug that she only knew the Lucifenian part of the forest. She then allowed Michaela to take the lead in their journey.

As they walked, Ney noticed that Shaw was uneasy and she asked if the boy wanted to rest for a time. As Shaw insisted he was fine, Ney pointed to the light ahead and said that the place Michaela wished to go to was nearby, telling her to bear with them a little more. Hearing the young writer state how he didn't want to see his acquaintance turn into a demon, Ney asked if he was sure the demon was Germaine and the boy affirmed it was. Brushing off some vegetation, the swordswoman remarked that the world was full of too many incredible things.

Hearing Shaw raise his voice and angrily ask how she could be so calm when she had once fought alongside Germaine, Ney apologized and clarified how she only meant she didn't know what to think anymore. As the writer asked why, she asked if it was obvious, stating that demons were beyond their comprehension and that she didn't know what to deal with it.

Smiling a little, she told the boy that for now they would have to do what Michaela said. When Shaw asked if they would need a more open space if they were going to fight, Ney stated that it was perhaps so, noting at the very least they would have to defeat the demon and wondering if there was any space in the forest. After saying so, the three of them walked for some time before Ney saw Michaela come to a stop.

Catching on the sorceress' line of sight, Ney spotted a well and wondered aloud what it was doing in the forest. Walking on ahead, she wondered if someone used to live here; inspecting it further, she noticed aloud how deep it was and that it had a ladder going down into it. As she examined it, she heard Shaw explain it was the Freesis family's secret base for emergencies, and that down the ladder was an iron door into the base. Catching on, Ney realized that this was the site of Gumi's murder, which Shaw confirmed.

Walking quietly to the well, Ney closed her eyes until hearing Michaela say there were traces of magic nearby. Tensing, she asked if Germaine was nearby and the sorceresss answered that she could have been here. Grabbing onto the ladder, Ney stated she would investigate for a clue and she climbed down into the well; thirty minutes later, however, the swordswoman returned and shook her head, stating that she hadn't found anything.

Mica thhaelen stated they should leave to check other areas and Shaw insisted they go save Germaine from the clutches of evil. Sighing, Ney replied it was still a shame they couldn't find anything, only to hear the writer reply that wasn't true as he walked behind her. Asking him what he found, she heard Shaw say that he now knew for sure that Ney didn't kill Gumi. The three then encountered the grave of a soldier, Ein, and prayed to it before moving on.

At some point afterwards, the demon-transformed Germaine tracked the three and attacked Ney in a crazed frenzy. Although managing to fend her off, Ney saw Germaine begin shifting her onslaught to Shaw and tackled her to dodge her. With her sword broken, Ney was left vulnerable but the Marlon Queen was quelled by Michaela and Gumi, freeing Germaine of the Demon of Pride's influence.

Ney later accompanied Michaela as the sorceress prepared to leave for Marlon with Shaw, Germaine, and Yukina to uncover the truth behind Germaine's possession and the events surrounding it. Before leaving, Riliane arrived and gave the swordswoman a new sword before the girl was dragged away by Chartette. Shortly after, they set sail for Marlon on the Queen's flagship, Royal Victoricia.

Voyage to Marlon
While at sea, the ship was attacked by pirates. Recognizing Yarera and Margaret, Ney identified the pirates as former members of the Venom Mercenaries who were supposed to have been executed. Armed with her new sword, she battled alongside Germaine and successfully drove them off, only for a giant octopus to suddenly sink the escaping thieves' ship.

After evading the creature, they continued their voyage and arrived at Jamet. Ney and the others then said goodbye to the sailors while they headed off to party; the group then took three carriages prepared for them, Ney joining Michaela and two attendants. While traversing the shaky cobblestone roads toward Bariti, Ney became awfully sick from the bumpy ride once they arrived at the Freesis Mansion in the capital.

When Shaw reunited with his family, Keel invited Ney and Michaela over for dinner. During the event, the bodyguard became drunk and began rambling about all the dangers Shaw suffered during his trip abroad, much to everyone's dismay. At some point, Ney donated her Almoga Mobarez disguise to Keel for his collection.

Encounter with the Sorceress
Sometime later, Shaw rushed to Ney and told her how Iroha had visited but was acting strange. The child explained to the swordswoman how Iroha didn't know his name despite meeting him before, refused Shaw's offer of black tea that she loved, and referred to Michaela in an endearing manner. While voicing her skepticism that anything was wrong, they suddenly heard a sharp noise and ran outside the Freesis home to see Iroa and Michaela battling one another.

After revealing that she was Abyss L.U., the sorceress summoned three black bears to attack Michaela. With her sword augmented by the green-haired mage, Ney easily killed all three. When Abyss L.U. grabbed Michaela only for both to be thrown into the air, Ney took advantage of the situation and attempted to finish off the sorceress. Michaela stopped her, saying that Iroha had regained control.

With the battle over, Ney carried the unconscious Michaela back to the mansion with Shaw and Iroha in tow. Once the mage was placed in her bed, they sat down to discuss what had happened. After Iroha confirmed her identity for them, she explained how she and Michaela had infiltrated the royal palace after discovering the Venom Sword lacked its demon, aware Germaine had been possessed by the demon.

Once the sorceress explained the demon previously possessing Germaine was the Demon of Lust, not the Demon of Pride they encountered, Ney grinned at the thought of a demon influencing Germaine's sex drive. The mage then summarized that they went to Marlon to confront Queen Dowager Prim over Germaine's two possessions but were ambushed by Abyss L.U. and the Espionage Task Force, forcing Iroha to transfer her spirit into Gumillia's body for the time being.

Afterward, they all saw a red cat enter the room and meow and realized it was Abyss L.U.'s pet. After Iroha and Shaw expressed their dislike for cats, the novelist asked Ney if she'd keep it and the swordswoman apologized, refusing as well. They then heard Mikina calling for the cat and pop her head in, surprised to see Iroha there. Ney then watch as the aristrocat argued with Shaw over her decision to keep the pet.

Tides of Battle
"I'm not interested in money, I'm not a mercenary." "Then what do you want? I'll live up to the demand as much as possible." "If you say that you'll withdraw Marlon from Lucifenia, I may think about it."

- Ney and Germaine

Later on, Germaine visited the Freesis Mansion and the annoyed Ney noted how active she for as Queen, wishing she'd leave the task to one of her many servants instead. Germaine responded that she wanted to meet with them directly and she was satisfied with the answer. When Germaine asked where Michaela was, Ney remembered that she and Iroha were in the mage's room. Offering to take her there, Ney disclaimed that it wasn't the best time to meet with her.

After she showed her into the room, Ney folded her arms and watched while Iroha explained what had happened to the Queen. Afterwards, Germaine explained how the dead soldiers were sighted up north and that Queen Dowager Prim and Kyle both seemed to be at Castle Hedgehog, hence why she planned to soon march her armies upon the castle.

Once she asked if they'd help her subdue the undead soldiers and Iroha gave her refusal, Germaine asked Ney for her answer. Expressing her belief that it was simply another country's problem and she didn't have any obligation to cooperate, Ney scoffed that she wouldn't fight unless it was for world peace. When Germaine offered a reward for her help, she turn it down, reminding her she wasn't a mercenary. Germaine then asked what she desired, offering to provide anything within her power.

Placing her hand on her chin, Ney thought it over before stating she'd think about it if she withdrew Marlon's occupation of Lucifenia. Once the Queen retorted that she couldn't simply do that of her own will, the swordswoman pointed out that she had annexed the territory at her discretion. Recognizing the political difficulty Germaine was considering, Ney compromised with just working towards that result instead of an immediate withdrawal and Germaine agreed, promising to try her best. Pleased with the results of their deal, Ney said she'd have to practice swinging for the coming battle.

She then leaped out the window and began practicing her swordplay. Later, Ney gave her sword to Michaela and she engraved it with an enchantment for their battle against the undead soldiers. At some point, she agreed to be one of the commanders for the first army along with Germaine. A few days since their meeting, Ney set out with Germaine and the others for Lioness.

Arriving at Lioness Castle, Ney later attended Germaine's meeting with the first army that night. Once the Queen introduced her, she stepped forward and expressed her understanding if they didn't like having a new commander, wishing them well. After the soldiers cheered for her, the swordswoman joined in the subsequent banquet, drinking with the troops.

Battle of Castle Hedgehog
The next day, Ney set out with the first army towards Castle Hedgehog. While battling the undead army conjured by Kyle, Ney and Germaine managed to reach the castle and breach the main gate. After entering the building, Ney helped Germaine fend off the monsters in the banquet hall. Saying they needed to go after Kyle, the two gathered a few troops and chased after him.

Once they entered the courtyard, Ney said they should split up into two groups to check upstairs and downstars. Just then, the group was ambushed by the Espionage Task Force's assassination squad. Saying she'd fend them off while she ascended Heartbeat Clocktower to look for Prim and Kyle, Ney attacked. The Queen abided and left, leaving a few troops to help her battle the assassination squad. Once she subdued the assassins, Ney battled the dead soldies throughout the castle.

After seeing the undead army collapse back to being corpses, Ney up Heartbeat Clocktower. As she entered Queen Dowager Prim's chambered at the top of the tower, she saw Germaine about to killed by the demon-possessed Kyle and rushed to her aid. Lunging at the azure-haired assassin, Ney managed to distract Kyle long enough for Germaine to use Riliane's rocket glove to incapacitate him. Afterwards, she ran over to help support Germaine in standing, asking if she was alright.

The Queen answered that she was fine and then, noting she was safe as well, Ney explained what happened with the undead army. When Germaine asked to borrow her sword, she inquired why and she expressed her intention to kill Kyle. Ney refused and, while Germaine stated she needed to handle the mismanagement of their family with her own hands, Ney looked to see the Queen Dowager dead in her chair.

Surprised, Ney calmly admitted she didn't know the circumstances but explained that her killing a helpless opponent wouldn't be overlooked. Releasing Germaine, the swordswoman picked up Kyle and told Germaine she'd take her back to the castle. Before she could say more, several soldiers entered the chambers and rushed to Germaine's side. As they spoke with their Queen about what happened, Ney smiled and told her to support them before leaving with Kyle.

After the battle, Ney met with Germaine, Keel, Shaw, Michael, and Iroha in one of the castle's bedrooms while the Marlon Queen explained what had transpired with Queen Dowager Prim and Kyle. When Germaine presented the glass and hand mirror vessels of sin, Ney asked to confirm that the mirror was the same as the one Germaine had before and the Queen agreed, placing the other mirror and doll there in the cabinet.

Once all the vessels of sin everyone had were accounted for, Ney watched Shaw, Iroha, and Michaela debated healing Kyle. After the golden-haired sorceress conceded to try, Ney smiled while leaning against the wall. Noting that Kyle's behavior was due to Abyss L.U.'s magic and a demon, Ney inquired if there was any room for leniency for him; calling out to Germaine, the Queen agreed with her assessment.

The group then heard a rattling sound outside the room. Keel offered to check it out, claiming to be the only one uninjured in some form, and they heard him talking to someone outside the room before being swiftly interrupted by a dull sound. After the door opened and the room was enveloped by a blue flash, Ney was rendered unconscious. Once she and the others awoke, they discovered the vessels of sin missing, Keel seriously injured, and Kyle dead. Everyone was then moved to another room for treatment and a doctor determined Keel's life was unlikely endangered.

Afterward, Ney returned to the bedroom to check up on the still unconscious Germaine. Shaking her, she asked if he was alive and alive when he awoke. Called a demon by the Queen, Ney remarked how awful her words were, reminding her who she was. When Germaine asked where everyone else was, she described how they were safe before noting she had bad news, describing what happened to Keel and the vessels. As Ney prepared to tell her about Kyle, the Queen saw the corpse before her and told her she needn't say it.

Search for Mikina
Having fulfilled her role as Michaela's escort, the sorceress released Ney from her service and the swordswoman returned to Lucifenia. She later met Shaw again, learning that she planned to visit Clarith while searching for her mother, Mikina. Ney decided to accompany her. During their stay, Shaw introduced Ney to Allen and tensed up at the sight of him. After an awkward silence, Ney politely greeted the boy before leaving the room.

Later on, Ney encountered Mikina on the coastline and confronted her, learning that Abyss L.U. was controlling her body. Noticing how the sorceress's red cat always accompanied her, she deduced that it was her true body and went searching for it. The sorceress attacked and, although her neck was injured, it quickly healed, much to the sorceress's interest. Finding the feline mage in an abandoned cabin, Ney charged at it. Supported by the spirit of Rin, Ney skewered the cat, defeating the sorceress and freeing Mikina of her control.

New Four Horsemen
Afterwards, Ney traveled with Riliane to the east. In EC 508, they arrived in Divine Levianta during the terrorist strikes caused by Neo Apocalypse. Encountering Abyss L.U. again, despite her apparent demise, the two battled. While fighting, Ney's neck injury from her previous battle with the sorceress took hold and she was defeated. The sorceress possessed her body and it was used during the New Four Horsemen Incident. Her body remained the vessel for the sorceress' spirit for over a century, continuing to use it under the name "Platonic Abelard".

Legacy
Historically, Ney would be known as the hero of the Lucifenian Revolution who succeeded in overthrowing The Son of Evil. Her actions would be detailed by Shaw in his novel titled "Son of Evil", telling the true events that occurred and becoming very popular by Sateriasis Marlon's time. After the Toragay Serial Killings by Banica Concita, rumors spread about the mysterious leader of Père Noël, Platonic Abelard, including that she had been a reincarnation of Ney and that Ney had become immortal.

Personality and Traits
"I feel that the heroine Ney Futapie isn't the type of person to hurt others, just for achieving her goals." "You really don't know anything, regardless of whether it's about me or everything else."

- Shaw and Ney

Ney was a strong-willed and passionate woman. While often acting on her feelings and instincts, she showed reserve and acted practically when dealing with the Resistance and Germaine. She was very close with her foster mother, Mariam, and trusted her judgment even if she was unaware of her reasoning. After she was killed, Ney becomes overcome with hate for Alexiel, harboring an intense determination to overthrow and kill The Son of Evil, motivating her to sow the seeds for the Lucifenian Revolution.

Ney loved her foster sister, Rinn, often praising her and questioning why she was only a servant instead of one of her mother's personal guards. Despite this, she admitted she found her sarcastic and unlikeable and enjoyed teasing her. Ney was also very loyal to family and friends, willing to abandon her duties to the Resistance to escape with Rin and hesitating to abandon Riliane when she battled Leonhart Avadonia. She also shared a long friendship with Shaw Freesis. It was assumed that Ney and Alexiel made peace with each other after their meeting. She shared her mother's love for alcohol, loving red wine. She loved it so much, she wondered if she was a reincarnation of the legendary vampiress, Margarita Blankenheim. Ney appeared to handle water poorly, as she was shown to be seasick during her trip to Marlon.

Skills and Abilities
"Oh, you're Mariam's daughter. Haha, now I can't complain why I lost."

- Sarah Venom

Growing up with Mariam, Ney learned the art of swordsmanship and was proficient in the use of a rapier. When temporarily blinded during her duel with Sarah Venom, she was able to accurately listen for her movements to strike her. During the same fight, she demonstrated the ability to learn the habits and patterns in her opponent's fighting style and predict her actions. She was also prone to starting fights, in which Mariam stated that no man would dare marry her. She was also a heavy drinker, able to drink 20 shots and still be standing. After Mariam's death, she became less resilient to drinking and couldn't even handle 10 shots. Due to her blood relation to Margarita Blankenheim, Ney was able to heal at a faster pace than regular humans.

Character Connections
Mariam Futapie: Ney's adopted m0ther. Ney loved her mother very much, sharing her love of wine and headstrong nature, and would make efforts to please her such as holding off on drinking wine. She became overcome with grief and rage at her death; even after making peace with it, Ney continued to miss her mother. She often made silent remarks directed at her and looked to her memory for guidance.

Rin Futapie: Ney's adopted sister. Ney stated that Rin was often sarcastic and unlikable, but the two had become very close after their rescue of Riliane. Ney was impressed with Rin's swordsmanship, and sense of justice, affectionately referring to her as her "righteous sister," and often was concerned for her well being. While horrified to learn of her role in her mother's death, Ney missed Rin bitterly after her execution.

Riliane Mouchet: Ney's childhood friend. Ney was flattered by Lily's treating her as a big sister, despite her older age, and enjoyed spending time with her. While trusting Lily’s credibility as an informant, Ney was constantly concerned for her safety, dating back from childhood; after seeing her take part in the revolution, she gained new respect for her fighting abilities.

Alexiel Lucifen d'Autriche: Ney's target of revenge. Ney was disgusted by Alexiel's abuse of power, growing to hate him after the prince had Mariam assassinated. This hatred was her main motivation in starting the Lucifenian Revolution. After Rin’s death and several years had passed, Ney became disillusioned with vengeance and eventually forgave Alexiel.

Germaine Marlon: A source of support for the resistance. Ney, while amused by Germaine's altered behavior in her "Maylis" persona, appreciated her motivations of revenge for joining the Lucifenian Resistance. She bore her no ill will for the annexation of Lucifenia, although became concerned for her once she became influenced by the Demon of Pride during her rule; understanding hiser pain, she tried to persuade her to give up her goal of revenge.

York: A fellow member of the resistance. Ney often spent time with York and trusted him as her second-in-command during the Lucifenian Revolution. While often taking part in his battles, she also provided a voice of reason to his quick temper, stopping him from rash action.

Michaela: Ney's employer. Ney saw Michaela as a viable source of income and agreed with her goals for continuing the greater good.

Shaw Freesis: A friend of Ney's. Over the course of their acquaintance Ney and Shaw became very close, with Ney taking a protective role over the boy and later spending time with him after her employment to Michaela had ended.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Ney's name is derived from Nei, a character from the game Phantasy Star II.
 * Her name is partially inspired by the name of her representative Vocaloid derivative, Neru, both names sharing their first two letters.
 * Ney's connection to Margarita Blankenheim, while appearing vaugue, is similar to Akita Neru's connection to Hatsune Miku, the vocaloid Neru is a derative of.

Curiosities

 * Ironically, she would question if she was the reincarnation of the legendary Vampiress Margarita Blankenheim due to her zeal for drinking wine.
 * Due to her lineage to Duke Venomania, Ney has the potential to develop Hereditary Evil Raiser Syndrome and pass it onto future generations.

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