After The End
PREMISE
Your former fiancé and heir apparent of the Aurelian Kingdom, Prince Ædan, has married the love of his life, the fair Saintess Helene. As the nation celebrates their union, you are left alone to pick up the pieces of your broken heart... until you receive two letters. One is an invitation to the office of Prince Ædric, the crown prince's younger brother and rival for the throne. The other is a letter filled with concern from your childhood friend and secretary-in-training, Cyfrin, who is currently assisting your father at your family’s ducal estate in the countryside. Each letter contains a proposition that will change the course of your fate forever.
Which one will you choose?
FEATURES
- Play as the male lead’s abandoned betrothed of a historical fantasy romance that has reached ‘The End.’ You will be able to customize your character’s identity and appearance with a variety of options.
- Choose between two routes for your next course of action. Will you accept the offer of an alliance with the crown prince's younger (and more capable) brother and become the monarch you were always meant to be? Or will you take a step back from the noise and hubbub of high society in the capital and return to your family's estate in the countryside, where your best friend promises to arrange such a great vacation for you that you’ll forget about your ex in no time?
CHARACTERS
THE SECOND PRINCE: ÆDRIC AURELIUS
Ædric is known throughout the kingdom as the Dark Prince, not just because of his ebony black hair, but also because of his unsociable disposition. While it is true that his deep violet eyes and usual scowl can be intimidating, he has been nothing but kind to you in all the years that you have known him. Sometimes you would catch him looking at you with a small smile on his face, but he would always deny it ever happened.
THE FUTURE SECRETARY: CYFRIN GALANTHUS
You have known Cyfrin your entire life, and your father has known him for even longer, given that he discovered your best friend on the doorstep of your home when he was just a baby. Even though he is the older one between you two, he often trails behind you like a duckling following its mother when his break times align with yours. He has often been compared to a dog: always eager to spend time with you, fiercely protective and loyal, sullen and moody whenever you are apart.
THE CROWN PRINCE: ÆDAN AURELIUS
Handsome and charismatic, Ædan is the definition of a fairytale prince . . . just not your fairytale prince. With his golden blond hair and crystal blue eyes, he easily captured the hearts of the people upon his social debut. When he unleashes his soft smile upon a crowd, there is a very high chance that more than half of those present will swoon. You, too, were once enchanted by that smile, back when you thought your love would last until the end of time.
THE FAIR SAINTESS: HELENE
If your world was the setting of a typical romance novel, there would be no doubt who the protagonist would be. People say that her beauty is a blessing from the gods, and that her silver hair and golden eyes were meant to set her apart as the Favored One. Helene may have almost the entire kingdom wrapped around her little finger, but you know that her true colors are lurking just beneath the kind and naive front she puts up.
STATUS
Chapter 1, Part 1: released January 2024
Chapter 1, Part 2: released March 2024
Chapter 1, Part 3: released in August 2024
Chapter 2 (Future Sovereign route): in progress, estimated release in January 2025
EXTRAS
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Development log
- ATE Intro Post Anniversary89 days ago
- ATE UPDATEAug 31, 2024
- ATE Devlog #9: Chapter 1 Part 3 UpdateAug 31, 2024
- ATE Devlog #8Aug 24, 2024
- ATE Frequently Asked QuestionsMay 09, 2024
- Alby's Writings Discord ServerApr 24, 2024
- Recent Tumblr Announcement: Alby's Notes (#9)Apr 24, 2024
- ATE Devlog #7: Chapter 1 Part 2 UpdateMar 02, 2024
Comments
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This is so interesting! I already loved it. The plot is nice, got me invested fr. Looking forward to the update 🙏
Ædric wasn't what I expected as he turned out to be so much better and kind. I was practically swooning and yelling HELL YES when he proposed 🤣 I like him already and I can't wait to shower him with my love.
The fact that Helene has golden eyes while my MC has silver ones 👀 I'm so ready to kick some saintly ass and punch some royal mug
Really excited for next update :D!!
just found this IF and I already adore it. can't wait for the revenge of moving on and living my best life <3 Cyfrin my beloved
Ooooo, this is gonna be juicyyyyyyyy!
revenge is sweet, sweet, sweet, I love Ædric and Cyfrin, I wish Ædric's Soldier or Guard was a love interest LOL
You're gonna be so excited when you read the most recent devlog
ok ok, this is so early for me to comment since like-- I just read the first part, but I HAVE to just comment on it---
ON OUR WEDDING DAY??? NAHHHH HE DID NOOOOTTTT OMG---
I WANT TO PUNCH THE AIR OMG HAHAHAHAHSDFBSIS HELPPP
IF THIS HAPPENED TO ME??? I AM NO LONGER GONNA BE SANNEEEE WHAT THE HELLL--- THAT'D MAKE ME THINK HES AN ASS FOR SAYING THAT ON OUR WEDDING DAY!!!! LIKE-- WE PLANNED FOR IT??? SPENT MONEY ON IT?? OH ALSO, MY FEELINGS??? YOURE JUST GONNA DROP THAT BOMBSHELL ON OUR WEDDING DAY??? LIKE--
surely you didnt just fall in love with a random person you see and decided that "oh actually--" HAHAHSHIAVFVH NAHHHH WHAT THE HELLL HAHGAGYIDSAGIFDBG OMG NOOOO
I'm actually??? pissed?? I'm just in shock?? I have no words. you broke me.
GASYIGAFYAFFDAKGUGF---
okay, in the middle of reading all of this-- I actually thought that Helene and Ædan must have redeemable qualities, right?? like-- maybe this was all a misunderstandi--
Nope! theyre actually assholes. I thought the comments were doing hyperbole-- I understand them now
....I'll get the pitchforks and torches. :((
also another thing, YOU BET YOUR ASS I'M TAKING A VACATION-- HAHAHA HOLY SHIT I WASTED MY 15 YEARS??? LIKE THATS A LONG TIME--
I mean, I am gonna take them down, but if it were me?? a vacation is very well deserved. holy moly.
funnily enough my OC persona has an insufferable older sister with silver hair also, apparently in this alternate universe she still exists... and I'd like to murder her.
(Contexts incase ur confused: i use the same name for every game i play, its the name of my self insert OC, so i play like each game is a different alternative journey, with the sister im refering to her one canon backstory, maybe I'm just weird lol)
Is Ædric the younger brother or the older brother? Right after meeting him in his office, the text refers to him as the queen's eldest child. Is Ædan the older brother and a bastard, so Ædric is the oldest legitimate child?
From what I gather, they are half-siblings with different mothers.
OKAY IM INVESTED NOW damn rick had me at the first moment istg i so need more!! this looks rlly promising and ill be waiting for the updates! cant wait to see our asshole ex eat shit hehe <33
I'm really going to have to date both of these precious boys. Honestly. Though I hope going either route, you can maintain your friendship with the other. Specially don't want to lose Cyfrin. He's perfect ro material in his route, and best friend in the other. <3
I did laugh how he panicked over holding our hand, when he's hugged us twice already without warning. Like really, Cy? You've hugged me twice now, why are you freaking out over holding my hand comfortingly without permission? lol. xD
Would be nice if there was an option to turn off time delay.
Enjoyed the update! Look forward to more!
just started playing yesterday and i already love the update to character creation. the visual examples for the eye colors are really helpful and it's much appreciated!
Why is mc "the daughter of a duke and heir of the duchy" called a commoner when we are escorted by the knight....
My assumption is that MC is disguised as a commoner, although its not set up very well.
Love the game so far with all that is out right now. At first started to go down sad route before backtracking with a mental 'fuck that' and truly love your writing the other side with revenge in mind. With all the manga I've read with this storyline, it's a splendid absolute delight playing a game like this. I can't wait for the third part for chapter one and what plans you have awaiting for the player and the other characters~
I just can't not see Aemond =, and I'm all here for petty revenge with the hotter brother
Revenge shall be mine!
As soon as I encountered Helene, I immediately decided that I will revenge AND DETHRONE THIS B*TCH AND HER BASTARD LOVER OF A PATHETIC PRINCE.😤
See, me, personally. I don't need time to consider that proposal. Let's dethrone that little shit!
Just finished the current demo ... And I want more, REVENGE
Ædric my beloved just wait for me.... I CANT WAIT FOR AN UPDATE IM TOO HOOKED
LETS GOOOO! LETS FUCKING GOOOO! LETS BAG A HUSBAND AND GET BACK TO THOSE TWO-FACED BITCHES!
Ædric is a true loverboy. need him BADLY and can't wait for the next update!!
this was soo cute!!! the writing is really good and i love how all the mls are really sweet and obviously care for the mc while still having distinct personalities
Yup I'm obsessed with this. And in love with Edric.
as we should :>
omg...... i actually cannot choose at all yall im sorry...
Oh holy shit, I read the prologue of this like two or three months ago and I had no idea the project would be updated this quickly. Gonna have to find some time for this little guilty pleasure.
“What if you fall in love with someone else in the future?”
“How could I even dare to look at another person when I have you by my side?” He scoffs
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We need to get married right now!
Internal screaming got me at that point, I must admit.
I'm on the same emotional wavelength as you.
Being able to romance the woman your fiance left you for is diabolical icl, im really interested in how that goes down
*unholy screech* KYAAAA
aedric has my heart rn oh my gahd, bro proposed like it was nothing. i absolutely cannot wait for the next chapter, wanna see (read) the look on aedan's face when he finds out we're proposed to his brother, omg.
I love Ædric omg
first meeting and I'm already so in love with AEdric. YES, I WILL MARRY YOU<33. Keep it up, author!! you did amazing
Damn. AEdric really said “If you liked it than you shoulda put a ring on it.” 💀💀 He swooped in so fast. Ngl though my MC isn’t complaining. Unlike AEdan, MC isn’t a moron who passes up a 5 course meal when they see one. 🤭
I feel like a manwha protagonist with the getting spurned for the saintess aspect, and it makes me love the setup of the story even more. Ofc my MC is 100% on board for revenge esp if it comes with a man upgrade.
girl you ATE that
PUT A RING ON IT GIRL
YES MARRY AEDRIC SLAY