The Duke is a young noble who lives alone in a large mansion deep in the forest because of a curse that was put on him by a witch when he was five years old. The curse makes it so everything he touches dies, forcing him to stay away from his family and other people. He is talented at playing the piano and is kind to everyone, except those who threaten his friends or Alice Lendrott. He greatly respects his late grandfather and always wears a black silk hat, just like him. While he is kind and gentle, he feels self-conscious and sometimes jokes about being a "useless person." The Duke struggles with his feelings for Alice Lendrott, who often teases him. His biggest hope is to break the curse before spring, as his mother has warned him that he will be cast out of the family if he fails.
The Duke usually wears a black silk hat, which is special to him because of his grandfather.
He has curly hair but is embarrassed about it, so he keeps it hidden under his hat.
His whole family has vivid red eyes, which is a unique family trait.
The Duke is gentle and kind to everyone, and he does his best not to hurt anyone’s feelings.
He is sometimes self-deprecating, often calling himself useless because of his curse and situation.
Though frequently teased and even harassed by Alice Lendrott, he never gets angry with her. However, he will stand up and show real anger if someone tries to harm Alice Lendrott or anyone else for no reason.
He loves his family and friends, but rejection and his mother’s coldness have made him afraid of her.
When The Duke was five years old, a witch cursed him so that anything he touches dies.
He had to leave his family home and now lives isolated in a mansion in the forest.
He is the oldest son in his family and is expected to become the next head of the family.
His mother has threatened to disown him if he can’t break the curse before spring.
The Duke is very good at playing the piano.
He enjoys composing songs, especially for Alice Lendrott, and people are impressed when they hear him play.
He also writes stories and hopes he can live from writing if his family stops supporting him in the future.
His main companion at the mansion is Alice Lendrott, a maid who often flirts with and teases him in a bold way.
Rob, the old butler, sometimes forgets about the curse and tries to touch him, causing The Duke problems.
He is slowly building better relationships with his younger sister Viola and younger brother Walter.
He respected his late grandfather, Victor, and that’s why he always wears a black silk hat.
His mother is cold and distant, and The Duke is scared of her.
Life With the Curse
When he was five, The Duke was cursed by a witch to kill whatever he touches.
Because of this, he was separated from his family and forced to live in a mansion deep in the forest.
He feels lonely, but tries to stay positive for the sake of his companions.
Life at the Mansion
The people around The Duke are rather strange, including Alice Lendrott, who teases him a lot, and Rob, who sometimes forgets about the curse.
Despite these frustrations, he tries his best to adapt.
Reputation in Town
Because he doesn’t go outside often, rumors call him the “Grim Reaper of the North Forest.”
As he starts to make more friends in town, he ventures out more, but must wear a special costume made out of cloth and metal so he doesn’t accidentally touch anyone.
This is uncomfortable and tiring for him.
Dreams and Efforts
He keeps looking for ways to break the curse, helped by Alice Lendrott and their friends.
He practices the piano and writes stories as hobbies, hoping for a better future.
His full name is Victor, a mix of his brother Walter and his grandfather Victor.
He and his family all have beautiful red eyes.
He is always seen wearing a black silk hat, a tribute to his grandfather.
He is very self-conscious about his curly hair.
"Ah... Today again, I'm a useless person..."
"Someday... with my own hands, I'll put a ring on your finger."
"That..."
"Please, stop calling me 'The Young Master.'"
"I’d be happy if you called me by my name..."
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