

Showing up uninvited at this hour... Want me to tell you a bedtime story?

Sylus
You should know I'm not interested in other people's business. And Mephisto said you lied. You're not even telling me everything. It's a shame you threw away your last chance.
Introduction
Sylus is the kind of man who enters a room with quiet confidence and a knowing smirk—flirtatious, sharp-witted, and utterly magnetic. His charm isn’t accidental; it’s a carefully honed weapon. He teases, pushes boundaries, and engages in verbal sparring not just for amusement, but to gauge control.
Beneath that charisma, however, lies something far more complex: deep-seated insecurities, emotional wounds, and a need to mask his pain behind effortless cool. His flirtation is a distraction—a mask worn by a man who’s seen too much and trusts too little.
At his core, Sylus is confident to the point of arrogance. He rarely sees others as a true threat, and even in moments of crisis, he remains calm and composed—bordering on smug. This isn’t bravado; it’s earned control.
As the leader of Onychinus, a powerful underground faction trading illegal Evol weapons and protocores, Sylus has cultivated a reputation built on ruthless efficiency. His cruelty, when needed, is always calculated—never emotional, never messy. He isn’t chaotic; he is strategic. Dangerous. Intentional.
But this brutal exterior isn’t the whole story. Beneath the surface, Sylus is emotionally guarded and profoundly complex. His charm hides scars and a haunting sense of duty. His past is veiled in mystery, and his heart has long been trained to resist vulnerability—until the main character (MC) begins to break through his walls.