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Hello everyone! I have finally done it again, the new chapter of The Light In The Dark has been finished and pre-released! This is like, the first episode of this main series after the intro for the season 2. But I have a bit of "bad news", this chapter is a bit of a... filler, or at least that is how it feels to me, it'll be up to you to decide if it's filler or not... because maybe a certain character will finally be back... or maybe not...

If you want the story, you can support me in Fanbox and you will get a download link for you to keep! (Includes all my previous work and stories!)
Fanbox Link: https://darkflame.fanbox.cc/posts/10287502

I do hope it is a filler and the suit won't be permanent going forward.

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Is the artist color blind?

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Damn! I didn't expect such clickbait from the author. I was very disappointed by the fact of clickbait :(

The story... Okay, but it's clearly a filler. Apparently he really wants to introduce a character with a brush into one of the stories. Alas, I think the atmosphere will be greatly disrupted with her. Regarding Rim's costume, it's okay overall, why not. But damn, how annoying it is to wait for comics, and often not for the story that interests me. Considering the number of paid subscribers, I have no way to really influence the release of stories. Okay... In any case, it's good when the author has enough money for food and life, as well as to continue doing what he likes, even if it's a filler.

Last edited on 29 July 2025, 08:38.

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wow封面欺诈

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I wanted to make a funny joke and introduce the new character in a way I thought it would be original, I just thought people would be okay with it.

Also it's not "clickbait" for subscribers or anything, everyone who is a subscriber was following the updates and knew that the cover had nothing that was in the updates, and you can also clearly see that the title of all the posts is "A Chaotic Brush of Bad Luck" and not "Leena's New Training".

Lastly, I warned this episode would be a filler one from the very beginning when I made the free first update, sometimes I also would like to have some fun too.

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纯纯封面欺诈，有点难绷

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讲了个寂寞，太水了

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It's click bait to get subscribers not for people who are already subscribed. The fact that you admit that subscribers knew the cover had nothing to do with the content of the story is further proof of that. The title also isn't descriptive enough to suggest otherwise either. The misleading cover and meaningless title are just scummy and that's all they're is to say about it.

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也不给人家变回去，有点屑啊这个作者

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剧情很棒，但是个人而言更想看假封面让Leena赢得胜利。😍

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Konata-chan we love your work and all that, but fuck! Please don't mislead with the title and cover. It looks like a scam.

Like in an advertisement where the cover says one thing, but the content is completely different and the title is such that you can't even guess that it's not what you expect. Like I have a HUGE cover and where in small print it is specified that the content does not match the cover.

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I dont get the issue. This artist releases some of the highest quality long form corruption stories with lots of unique assets for free. Since 5 years every month. An absolute workhorse. I expected him to burn out many times but nope, he always delivers. This is a genre where its very easy to fall into the same old tropes but the artist comes up with lots of different scenarios and stories. Some of the best corruption struggle scenes of all time. Many times I was just reading because of the story. And now, because of a unique little in joke everyone attacks him? A scam? Really? There are other 3d artists who release maybe 15 paid pages a month and have very long times for stuff to get free. When they are rightfully criticized they bitch and moan. Its a shame to call Darkflame a scam. I say thank you for all the great works you have released.

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Look, if you think this story is a scam/clickbair/whatever, then so be it. I am not gonna change and I am not gonna do anything to modify the story, I did the story the way I wanted, and if you want to complain, then comment in here if that makes you feel better, but if you think I do these stories to "get money", then you clearly haven't realized I always release ALL my content for free. So yeah, I was hoping a little joke on the cover wouldn't make all of you so concerned about it "being a scam".

Oh, and I'll let you know that, the preview was free to check on Pixiv and it had the cover change, and that is not supporter only, and fhe first free update was also free for everyone to read.

Lastly, in case you didnt know and you still believe I'm some greedy guy, if you support me you have a link with a document that gives you the MEGA link of all my works for you to download, and that link will never change.

That being said, make your own conclusions, this is just a hentai story you're reading for free and I make these more because of the fun of it than because of the money I make out of them.

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多元宇宙！这想法很有意思

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Konata-chan. I don't want to offend you or upset you. Just make covers more suitable to the content if possible. Of course, everyone here is happy with your work, but when the cover differs from the content, it is misleading and causes a feeling of deception. Moreover, not everyone can spend time reading long descriptions on pixiv or simply do not know English, which is not convenient to translate with programs.

I understand that greedy people do not post their works for free. I just hope that everything will be fine with you in the future and that you will enjoy your works. I remember your first works and now it is more of a professional activity. I hope that in the future the number of works, subscribers and good reviews will only grow.

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@Spy Zefirka

I am not upset at all, I just wanted to make one little joke for once at the cover, which I can understand it can make you feel deceived or lied to, that was kind of the intention but in a way that I didn't think people will get actually upset or angry at me for that.

Seeing that my joke kinda backfired for some people, I guess I won't do this kind of thing in the future and just stick to the norm.

This one I will leave as it is, I dont care if people complain about the cover of this one, I had a lot of fun doing it.

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Konata-chan
It's nice to hear that you weren't too upset. The work itself turned out well. Malare is an interesting character and Rim's costume seems to suit her. Good luck in life and may creating stories continue to bring you joy :)

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原来都是小画家自己作的 这样🍬住了

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what makes me laugh about all this complaining is that the 'clickbait' is revealed within no less than 12 pages in.
The fact people are seeing this for free on here, and deem it a scam. Also, Who would start supporting after seeing a single Cover page? existing Supporters are likely doing so for a reason.

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lol! the "scam" when its free! XD thats too funny, grow up!

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The only real tragedy here is the new girl not being turned into a doll... what a cockblock

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For what its worth, I thought the bait and switch was funny. Love rim's new outfit, very erotic.

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Even though this part is a filler, IMHO it seems pretty good,whould like to watch the development of Malare as a character! Thank you! By the way, is it planned to open the possibility of support through subscribestar? There are some troubles accessing Fanbox or Patreon in my region... (￣～￣;)

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Is the reason why Rim is familiar with her new suit may be Cybal's fault?
She corrupted Rim once, and influenced Renior,which made the new suit combined both power of painting and corruption of Cybal.
Just guess, by the way the new suit is pretty nice :)

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can i ask when will "Lyra's Chronicles" be updated?

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I am uncertain whether you will ever return to this space to peruse my remarks, Konata-chan, but there are certain sentiments I feel compelled to articulate.

I think it is not filler …

Well, this is, in truth, a perfectly understandable situation, and a common challenge that most creators will eventually face. I have encountered it myself. It stems from an inherent asymmetry of information between the author and the reader, which is a perfectly natural phenomenon.

Malare’s initial debut was in "The Painter," yet you have since established that those events were not canonical. This gives rise to two distinct issues. For the segment of your audience that accepts this retcon, Malare is left without a proper origin story; she appears as a deus ex machina, forcibly inserted into the narrative and encroaching upon the space occupied by the original cast. It is exceedingly common for a new character's initial popularity to pale in comparison to that of a meticulously crafted original protagonist—consider, for instance, whether audiences embrace Ironheart with the same fervor as they do Iron Man. Conversely, for those who do not accept this narrative revision, her persona remains fixed as the antagonist from "The Painter." Rest assured, your story is exceptional and highly imaginative, which means a portion of your readership is drawn to the plot itself (just like me), and the dissonance between Malare's conflicting identities across these two narratives understandably leaves such readers feeling perplexed and disoriented.

Perhaps your intention is to craft a character in the vein of Deadpool—manic, vivacious, and capable of shattering the fourth wall. However, one must recall that Deadpool himself was not an immediate success. Initially, he was largely dismissed as Marvel's imitation of DC's Deathstroke; it was only after Marvel meticulously sculpted his complex persona that he ascended to the status of a beloved character.

Deadpool's madness and incessant chatter are, in fact, a sophisticated defense mechanism—a means of coping with profound suffering. He has endured agonizing experimentation, facial disfigurement, the ravages of cancer, and a fractured psyche. His jests and fourth-wall-breaking antics are desperate attempts to forge a connection with the outside world from a place of extreme isolation and anguish. Although Deadpool projects an aura of fearlessness, he is, at his core, profoundly lonely. He yearns for love and acceptance, harboring complex and sincere emotions for the few friends he possesses, such as Domino, Spider-Man, and even Wolverine. This very complexity is the crucible of his humanity, elevating him from a mere madman who tells jokes to a character who feels truly "human."

At present, Malare primarily exhibits her manic side, lacking the intricate depth or, one might say, the stark contrasts that define Deadpool. In the latest update, the crisis she confronts is partially a consequence of her own cleverness backfiring, which causes her madness to appear performative—a madness for madness's sake. She resembles a "special moe-ified" incarnation of DC's Joker, the difference between Joker and Malare is, she is one who less overtly antisocial but capable of breaking the fourth wall. Audiences are, of course, also fond of the Joker, but the nature of this affection differs in many respects from the admiration held for Deadpool.

It is entirely possible you have a fully realized arc planned for Malare, but your readers are not Professor X; they cannot perceive the future arrangements of your plot through telepathy. This is precisely why some perceive the current chapter as mere filler. However, as the narrative progresses—perhaps by further unveiling her origins, by revealing that her compulsion to enslave others as maids is a desperate cry for affection, just like Deadpool, thus shaping her into a similarly complex figure; or, alternatively, by fully integrating "The Painter" into the main continuity and establishing her as an ultimate antagonist to be overcome—I believe everything will resolve itself beautifully.

Once the more intricate facets of her character and the glimmers of her humanity are brought to light, when she comes to understand that "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." and make friends without using brush, or, conversely, when she fully embraces the mantle of a truly great villain, I am certain all will be well.

Please accept my apologies for the extensive nature of my previous discourse; my earnestness stems from having personally grappled with analogous creative quandaries, and I would be loath for such impediments to hinder your artistic endeavors. I eagerly anticipate your forthcoming creations and fervently hope that you will soon sculpt Malare into a character as intricately beloved as Deadpool, or as malevolently revered as the Joker.

Last edited on 21 August 2025, 06:11.

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