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[Early Access] "You Sound A Little Jealous..."
Added 2023-11-29 16:43:37 +0000 UTCYou enter the library in search for a night read only to find Zaros already at a table, studying. Unable to ignore him, you start a conversation without the company of others, and curiosity begins to take hold...
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The Noble Trials Episode 3 is here! This one was much easier to create, hence why I've managed to squeeze one more in for 2023. I feel like as each episode progresses, my ears are becoming more refined with adding the soundtrack, and I quite like how this particular part turned out. I spend hours trying to find the perfect music, and it's frustrating as it is exciting! Also, with the new audio interface, Zaros himself sounds and feels like a greater presence, so I can't wait to continue this story!
Disclaimer: The primary focus of this audio is story-driven, not ASMR. Please be aware there may be loud sounds such as explosions, screaming, yelling, etc.
Comments
Zaros and his mother are complicated, fascinating characters. i feel like they'd be the kind of characters i'd love to see as protagonists in any other setting. it's hard to truly root against them, i feel. on one hand, i completely understand and emphasize with Zaros' family and their background. tbh given how ostracized Zaros must've felt during their schooling days i sometimes think he behaves too cordially 🤭 on the other hand, i wonder if the chip on his shoulder is enforced by his upbringing. not to say that the nobles don't have it coming—i'm sure they're not all super forthcoming with his family—but i wonder if going into the trials and potential of getting to rule with an antagonistic attitude won't work against them? diplomacy wouldn't be so untoward and might make things easier for them. ...but again, people love to gossip. it'd be hard not to feel bitter. i emphasize with him a LOT. even if he's an ass at times 😂 and like always, i am loving the banter between Zaros and Listener 🤭 he pokes and prodes at them, but it comes off as though he's poking at a thorn in his side every time he speaks.
Lilli
2024-02-27 02:05:42 +0000 UTCI love this series so much I'm so invested in the story and the world. It's such an interesting concept and I'm anxiously awaiting the next part 🫠
Ponyboy
2023-12-15 23:54:39 +0000 UTCi love zaros but i’m too nice to be the listener like i swear i was the one getting bullied in school 😭
dorin ت
2023-12-07 10:03:43 +0000 UTCOMG IM SO EXCITED
dorin ت
2023-12-03 05:06:42 +0000 UTCAs always I have no words, it was incredible! Loved it!
Oliblues
2023-12-01 22:39:34 +0000 UTCSo good!! I still think listener is holding back... and Zaros was more forthcoming he's clearly hurt. (SPOILERS AND THEORIES) The part where they were talking about what they wanted and if they really wanted to do this was such a good conversation about familial burden and give or take generational trauma, So well writen!! I still think given the choice Listener wouldn't be doing this at all but with no heir, the pressure falls on them and it sounds like the just had to keep appearances, like when he talks about when he talked back to them for the first time and his expectations were that he was going to get and ear full and that didn't happen, (theory) someone had cracked their façade for the first time in a while but after sometime that façade had come back again. I can't wait for more. I LOVE YOUR OTHER WORKS but I do find myself looking forward to The Noble Trials, great job and happy creating for what's left of the year and the next one to come 😊😊
Naniky
2023-12-01 06:14:49 +0000 UTCI'm shocked. Zaros really went a whole conversation without being too berating. I'm proud of him. But in all seriousness, I kinda get him. If there was someone constantly believing every little rumor about me and making snide remarks behind my back, I wouldn't be cordial either. Though it would go a long way in showing his character as a potential ruler and his maturity with taking the higher road and all, but I can't blame him too much. Still, he tends to go overboard with the insults, but here it was nice that they had a mildly civil conversation. Bullying each other. Understanding one another. All good progress 👏. Of course I say this knowing that when the trials ramp up, they'll probably ease more into the competitive spirit and leave each other with more emotional scars but hey, it's great while it lasts. Also, yay! The listener actually knows something that Zaros doesn't and teaches him something. I always thought he would be a bit catty if he had to learn something from the listener but I’m happy he can take being educated by them with grace. And the listener being better at swordsmanship??? YES!!! These are all huge wins for the listener in my book. It makes me proud honestly 😭 But I still think Zaros is leagues above the listener in terms of knowledge and overall preparedness for the trials. I just don't think there's much that the trials can throw at him that he doesn’t already know or won't be able to figure out. So, I can't really see him losing even though he is so certain that the trials will be rigged against him. I don't think he's wrong but I do think he's overlooking his own advantages. I mean, aren't the trials structured in a way where the people have a say? And the common folk probably outnumber the nobles 10 to 1. Just saying there's always power in numbers and he's not giving himself enough credit. Personally, I can't see the listener winning this at all but I’ll still root for them. Praying for a draw in the end 🙏. Seems like the best option if they just co-rule. They perfectly balance each other too: Zaros favoring the common folk and the listener who’s favored by the nobles. Politically, they would be a match made in heaven. He could expand upon the listener's more rigid ideals and the listener could mitigate his more radical ones. It would be perfect! But back to Zaros, he seems to be really adamant on defending his mom due to her horrible upbringing. I mean, I get it, but like no honey, you can say that she forced you into this. Doesn't mean that you love her any less. He really didn't want to raise a tongue against her, which could just make him a mama’s boy but honestly, it's kind of giving brainwash - like she really brainwashed her kid with all of her ideals and molded him into exactly the person she wanted him to be. I mean, it’s no surprise that she's using him to gain some semblance of power. She'll probably rule through Zaros if he ever becomes ruler. I might be far off here and she could just be a strict and overbearing parent, but I get the vibes that as much as the nobles will do anything to make sure Zaros's family doesn't end up on the throne, she will do the same for the listener's. It would honestly be quite laughable given that they have the noblest cause to want to win the trials yet the methods that they may take to get there may make them no better than the other nobles. Hypocrisy at its finest. I was thinking this before but it's starting to seem more obvious now: if they were past lovers or at least harbored mutual romantic feelings for each other, I think Zaros fell the hardest for them. He keeps alluding to their past relationship while the listener doesn't seem to want to remember a time when they were civil if not amicable with him. Even now, it feels like he still harbors feelings for them the most. The listener on the other hand, seems to be allergic to any mention of them being compassionate towards Zaros. But honestly, idk. Everytime their past relationship is brought up, we're always skirting around words associated with romance. Even now, Zaros described them as being inseparable. Like okay, but what does that mean? Is this romantically inseparable or platonically inseparable? C'mon guys, just say what you mean!😫😤 But I'm honestly intrigued to know more about their past and what incident occurred that had them drifting apart and losing trust in one another. I think Zaros was more hurt by it than the listener, which just makes it seem like he was more invested in the relationship than them. Who knows. Can't wait to get to the trials next. I just know there's going to be a lot of scheming and drama but that's why we're here 🤭. I'm honestly shocked we were able to get 3 audios this year. Can't wait for more in 2024!
Choco
2023-11-30 07:54:28 +0000 UTCPretty boy Zarossss 😩
Crowley🪶
2023-11-29 21:18:09 +0000 UTC“like trimming my nails” the chuckle i just let out
ronnie
2023-11-29 18:34:05 +0000 UTCThe seat part has me cracking up.. they’re both such assholes 😭😭 but it’s cute
melon
2023-11-29 18:26:48 +0000 UTC“You’re slow in other areas” 😭 what a dickhead I can’t
melon
2023-11-29 18:21:44 +0000 UTCOmg shut up I was NOT expecting this WHOOPIE
melon
2023-11-29 18:13:08 +0000 UTCcan’t wait to be home from work for this 🥰🥰 a reward to look forward to!
amanda
2023-11-29 17:51:16 +0000 UTCI thought it would be the Isaac finale but no.. IT’S ZAROS! 😍
Stephanie Rose
2023-11-29 16:54:45 +0000 UTCITS TIIIIIIIIIMEEEEEE
Jxshuah_
2023-11-29 16:51:28 +0000 UTCFINALLY
Jxshuah_
2023-11-29 16:51:18 +0000 UTCYIPPEE
Devinne
2023-11-29 16:48:03 +0000 UTCHOORAY
Devinne
2023-11-29 16:48:01 +0000 UTCZAROOOOS lets go!! I'm so glad you were able to add in another update for the Noble Trials before the end of the year! I'm invested as hell 💃🏻
sepia
2023-11-29 16:47:37 +0000 UTCZarosss!! My ANNOYING boyy
Elyssia 🇵🇸
2023-11-29 16:45:09 +0000 UTCOooh I wasn’t expecting to see Zaros so soon! Can’t wait to listen to it!
Oliblues
2023-11-29 16:44:46 +0000 UTCthe sreech I let out
soul’s potato
2023-11-29 16:44:25 +0000 UTC
