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tessa-liam · 2 months ago

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Smoke and Mirrors - Chapter 14

The Striking Ceremony

Book: The Royal Romance Finale, AU

Series Premise: Hidden in the shadows, poised to challenge the status quo are enemies of the state. The loyalties and honesty of family and friends will be tested. ‘Keep your friends close, your enemies closer’.

Smoke and Mirrors Masterlist

Main Pairing: Liam Rys x F!MC Riley Brooks-Rys, OTP ‘LiRi’

2nd Pairings: Leo Rys x Amalas, Drake Walker x F! OC Delaney Leigh, Olivia Nevrakis x M! OC Alex Cossoy

*Most characters belong to Pixelberry Studios

*Not Beta’d, please excuse all errors

Rating: M🔞*Series Warnings: NSFW material, sexual innuendo, adult language/swearing/drinking/gun violence. Not recommended for anyone under 18 years of age.

Category: Alternate Universe/on-going series/angst/fluff

Words: 4.5 K

Chapter summary: Amalas delivers the news that Riley has been abducted by Lena. Alex Cossoy, the Interpol liaison officer and Olivia, head of the Royal guard, begin the lockdown of the palace and begin the search and recovery of Queen Riley. Gabriella continues her attempts to distract Liam while Riley is surprisedly reunited with a past acquaintance at the Striking Ceremony being held by the Via Imperii.

A/N: My submission for the Choices Monthly Challenge - Pop Prompt Palooza – Dialogue Prompt, “I don’t know how to tell you this, but...”, Setting Prompt, A crowded room. May MAYhem 2025 Prompts, Secrets/Lies @choicesmonthlychallenge @lovealexhunt

Lena Eleanor Rys ... Liam’s little sister. Although Liam is interested in developing a relationship with her and ‘saving’ her from the Via Imperii. Lena doesn't appear to reciprocate his feelings. She explains that Liam doesn't deserve Cordonia's throne and only became king due to birthright -- because he was born second, and their older brother abdicated. She argues that she has worked to be worthy of that power for her entire life, and a kingdom should choose its ruler based on who is the most worthy.

Or...

Lena Sigrid Runarsdottir ... ‘the mercenary princess of Vallenheim’, a member of the Via Imperii, ‘The Fist’.

Lena moves like smoke—elegant, elusive, and impossible to contain. Tall and poised, she carries herself with the cool precision of a predator who knows she’s already won. Her sharp cheekbones and striking blue eyes make her beautiful in a way that feels dangerous—like glass under moonlight or a dagger dipped in perfume.

Her voice is low, measured, and hypnotic—more threat than promise. She rarely raises because she never needs to. People listen. They obey. Or they disappear.

Lena is not impulsive. She watches. Waits. Calculates. Her brilliance is clinical, her cruelty efficient. She has the mind of a tactician and the heart of a winter storm. Every move she makes is part of a larger game directed by ‘the Circle of the Via Imperii.’

To her, loyalty is a currency. Love is a liability. And weakness? A death sentence.

Cordonian Palace Grand Ballroom

Olivia watched in apprehension as Queen Amalas appeared at the entrance of the ballroom and with laser focus, searched the crowded ballroom. Her heart raced as Amalas, her former lover, made eye contact with her and approached with an air of urgency, her regal demeanor shadowed by palpable concern and urgency.

Amalas swiftly and walked directly in front of Olivia, bypassing others trying to get her attention. As Olivia’s breath caught in her throat, Alex rose to greet the Queen formally, hiding his surprise. Olivia's mind was racing with questions about this unexpected visit; and she had little time to process before Amalas bluntly informed them of Lena's escape from her incerceration..

Amalas’ lips pressed into a thin line as she turned to Olivia and Alex. Her voice was calm, but the steel beneath it rang clear. Ever stoic.

“Alex, you must have your team prepare for a worst-case scenario.”

Alex blinked. “Worst case? Your Majesty, what exactly are you referring to—?”

Before the words had left his mouth, Olivia felt it — that creeping dread. The grand ballroom, so meticulously arranged for the evening’s diplomatic gathering, suddenly felt like a cage. The chandeliers shimmered too brightly, the marble floor gleamed too much, like a dream teetering on the edge of nightmare.

Across the room, nobles murmured, oblivious to the storm brewing beneath the surface.

Olivia watched Amalas’ hand tremble ever so slightly. That alone set her on edge. Amalas was unshakable — always. For her to crack, even a little, meant something had gone very, very wrong.

Alex’s phone buzzed. He stepped away, voice sharp and professional as he issued rapid-fire instructions to his team. Olivia turned to Amalas, eyes narrowed.

“What’s going on?” she asked. “Don’t you dare dance around it.”

Amalas met her gaze, regal and grim. “Lena has escaped.”

Olivia froze. “Lena? That’s not possible. She was in maximum security—”

“She had help,” Amalas said. “And not just from the outside. We suspect someone on the inside assisted. Someone with access to court logistics. Someone who wants Riley removed.”

Olivia’s blood ran cold. “Riley’s still in the palace.”

“And that makes her a target,” Amalas said flatly. “We can’t afford to gamble.”

Alex returned, his expression grave. “We have a confirmed breach. The cell Lena was transferred to in France was compromised. Interpol suspects coordination from inside France. Maybe even Cordonia.”

“I’ll alert Liam,” Olivia said at once, turning to move, but Alex stepped in front of her.

“I’ll handle it. You need to stay here with Amalas.”

Olivia narrowed her eyes. “Alex. Did you know about Lena's escape before tonight?”

Alex hesitated — just long enough.

“You did,” she said quietly, eyes flashing. “You knew Lena was a risk again, and you didn’t tell me.”

“I was trying to protect you,” he said, voice low.

She let out a short, humorless laugh. “Don’t give me that. You don’t get to make that decision for me.”

The weight of betrayal settled between them, heavy and raw. But before anything more could be said, Amalas broke in.

“There’s no time for this. Liv, I need your head clear. If Lena has infiltrated the palace, we’re looking at more than just a chance at an assassination attempt. This could be a coup.”

Olivia swallowed hard, emotions clashing violently beneath her carefully curated exterior. But then she straightened her spine, the Duchess of Lythikos returning to the surface.

“Understood. Tell me what you need.”

Alex met her gaze. The hurt was still there, but so was something else — respect. “I’ll coordinate with the royal guard and notify his majesty. You and Amalas secure the ballroom. Riley’s in the south wing. I have already notified Mara to personally escort the queen to a safe house...but she has not responded yet.”

"That's odd ... why not?" Olivia exchanged a look with Amalas and immediately called for back up ss the women ran toward the grand staircase.

The hallways of the southern wing echoed with the sound of Olivia’s heels striking the marble floor. Beside her, Queen Amalas moved with swift, purposeful steps, her efficient outfit allowing her to climb the staircase two steps at a time. Guards rushed past them in tight formation, the palace now humming with coordinated efficiency.

As they approached Riley’s suite, Olivia’s gut twisted. Something felt wrong — the royal suite was too quiet. The usual stationed guards weren’t at the double doors. The tension prickled at her skin.

She raised a hand, signaling Amalas to stop. Olivia drew a dagger from her thigh holster, her instincts screaming.

The door to Riley’s suite was slightly ajar. Olivia pushed it open with the flat of her hand.

The room was a wreck with furniture overturned. A shattered vase, spilled water and flowers across the floor. The scent of jasmine clung to the air, deceptively sweet amidst the chaos. And near the center of the room—

“Oh gods…” Amalas breathed.

Riley’s personal guard — Mara — lay on the ground, her uniform torn and blood seeping from a recent wound on her shoulder. Olivia rushed to her side, kneeling swiftly.

“Mara! Hey—stay with me!” Olivia tapped her cheek, searching for signs of consciousness.

The guard groaned, her eyes fluttering. “I… I... tried to stop them…”

“Where’s Riley?” Olivia demanded, her voice sharp with fear.

Mara’s hand trembled as she pointed toward the shattered window. “Taken. Two of them. One had her under gunpoint… the other... called her by name.”

Amalas pressed a hand to her mouth. "Riley knew them!”

“They didn’t kill me,” Mara choked. “They said… they needed her alive.”

Olivia’s jaw clenched as she turned to Amalas. “Lena.”

“And someone working with her,” Amalas said grimly.

A guard entered behind them, pale and shaken. “Duchess Nevrakis — the palace gates were breached. One of the decoy vehicles was just spotted leaving the outer perimeter... and we can’t raise Queen Riley’s tracker signal.”

“Of course ... they jammed it,” Olivia muttered, standing. Her eyes were fire.

Amalas scanned the room. “This was planned. Precise. They neutralized the guard without killing her. They wanted her to deliver a message.”

Olivia’s hands curled into fists. “And the message is that we’re too late.”

She turned to the guards. “Seal the palace. No one leaves or enters without my clearance. Get the royal medic here for Mara. And someone tell Liam—Riley’s been taken.”

As they moved into action, Olivia faced Amalas, her voice low and cold.

“They took my friend. My queen. And they think we’ll hesitate.”

Amalas met her gaze, her voice a quiet vow. “Then we’ll show them what a mistake that was.”

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"Eirik, how much do you know about the Via Imperii?" Leo asked casually as he poured two fingers of Macallen into a crystal tumblr. Liam stood near the edge of the bar, flanked by Drake and Maxwell.. They had been speaking casually about the King Eirik's delegation, but Liam’s focus had drifted.

He scanned the crowd, eyes subconsciously searching for one face — Riley’s.

She was supposed to join him by now.

“Still not used to these things,” Drake muttered, tugging at his collar. “Too many forks, too much smiling.” Maxwell chuckled. “It’s called diplomacy, brother. You survive by nodding, drinking the right wine, and knowing when to escape.”

Drake rolled his eyes. “I’m two out of three.”

Before Liam could comment, Gabriella returned and sauntered up beside him in her midnight blue gown gown that shimmered benath the chandeliers.

“Your Majesty,” she purred, placing a hand lightly on his arm. “You’re impossible to reach tonight. I was starting to think I needed a royal appointment just to steal a dance.”

Liam didn’t even look at her. His gaze remained locked across the dancefloor.

“I’m waiting for someone,” he said simply, his voice distant.

Gabriella’s smile faltered slightly, but she leaned in regardless, lowering her voice suggestively. “You know, you work too hard. If Riley is too busy playing the queen, perhaps you could use a little... distraction.”

Drake’s brow furrowed. Leo’s expression darkened. But Liam’s face remained still, Unreadable.

“She’s not playing anything,” Liam said coolly. “She is the queen.”

Before Gabriella could respond, the ballroom doors opened fast—too fast. Alex strode in, his face pale, his movement clipped and urgent. The moment Liam saw him, he straightened and moved forward.

Alex didn’t hesitate. He cut straight across the dancefloor with purpose. When he reached Liam, he lowered his voice, but it nonetheless carried the weight of a hammer.

“Your Majesty... I don’t know how to tell you this, but—Riley is missing.”

Time stopped.

Liam’s blood turned to ice.

“What?” he said, barely a breath.

“She was taken,” Alex continued grimly. “Her guard was found injured in her suite. Olivia and Queen Amalas were seconds too late. We believe Lena’s involved. There was a breach.”

Drake took a sharp breath beside him. Leo’s fists clenched.

Gabriella stepped back, suddenly realizing the gravity of the moment.

Liam stared at Alex, the words registering slowly. “Are you certain?”

Alex nodded. “We have confirmation. She’s gone. And we’ve lost her security signal.”

A pause.

Then Liam moved.

No hesitation.

o ceremony.

“Clear the room,” he commanded. “Now.”

“But—” Gabriella started.

“Get out,” Liam snapped, his voice laced with venum and fire.

As guards began ushering confused remaining guests toward the exit, Liam turned to Alex.

“Mobilize every unit. No one leaves Cordonia without being checked. No one enters without vetting.

Get Director Ryerson here, now.

Find that car. I want every satellite, every drone. You have full clearance.”

“I’m already on it,” Alex said. “Olivia’s coordinating the internal systems lockdown of the palace."

Amalas appeared, turning to Eirik. "Tell me everything you know about the Via Imperii."

"...and keep in mind, Eirik, that we already have the answers," Olivia snarled.

Eirik's eyes locked onto Amalas', and he smiled. "The Via Imperii is headquartered in Vallenheim."

Olivia stared at him -- "Vallenheim... Isn't that some snowy kingdom up north ... near France?"

"Oh, how convenient. Leo added with disdain.

"One that's been happily in Via Imperii hands for decades now. They're a dangerous bunch, and they're not afraid to use their influence and money to get their way."

"Eirik, I don't know what to think. Are you one of them?" Liam watched his body language for tells.

"That's not all," Eirik continued. "They have spies everywhere. They're not just a secret society, they're an army, and they've infiltrated every level of society."

"How?"

"By becoming part of the government, or by simply buying politicians. They're not afraid to use bribery and blackmail to get what they want. They don't care who gets hurt."

Amalas' expression hardened, and she clenched her jaw.

"So, you're saying they could have people working inside the palace?" Olivia asked, glancing around nervously.

“I don’t know how to tell you this, but...

"Lena escaped from Interpol"

Liam repeated the words, his tone full of disbelief.

"And you know this how?"

"We have sources," Amalas explained.

"What sources?"

"I cannot say," Amalas replied.

"You have sources, and yet, you can't tell me?" Liam questioned.

"No."

"Why?"

"Because if I did, they would be compromised."

"I'm not a fucking idiot, Amalas," Liam growled, his patience waning.

"I never said you were," Amalas responded calmly.

"Then stop treating me like one," Liam snapped, glaring at her.

"I'm not trying to," Amalas defended.

"Then why won't you tell me who your sources are?"

"Because the less people who know, the better," Amalas explained, her expression growing stern.

"I don't give a shit!" Liam roared, his temper flaring.

Amalas took a step forward, closing the gap between them. She glared at him, her eyes narrowed “I don’t know how to tell you this, but...

Liam's eyes widened in shock, his mouth hanging open slightly. He stared at her in disbelief, unable to speak.

"Lena has kidnapped her," Amalas continued, her tone flat and emotionless.

"Kidnapped her?" Liam repeated, his voice barely audible.

"Yes," Amalas answered. "It's been verified."

"How do you know that?"

"My source was able to confirm it," Amalas explained.

"When?" Liam responded, clearly frustrated.

"Less than an hour ago."

Liam's expression darkened, his anger boiling over. "Why the fuck am I just hearing about this now?"

"Because I didn't want to risk the chance of Lena hearing about it," Amalas replied, her voice calm and collected.

"Why the fuck would you care if Lena heard about it?"

"Because we're dealing with someone who's not only dangerous, but smart. And if she finds out we're onto her, she'll disappear into the wind, and we'll never find her," Amalas explained, her gaze never leaving Liam's. "We'll never find Riley."

Liam's nostrils flared, his jaw clenched tightly.

"I understand your anger, Liam," Amalas said. "But we need to keep our heads. Getting worked up will not help us find her."

Liam's fists clenched, his knuckles white.

"We have a lead on where she's headed," Amalas continued, her tone still calm.

"Where?"

"Blackspine."

"Blackspine mountains?" Liam repeated.

"Yes."

"How can, you be sure?"

"Because that's where the Via Imperii is headquartered."

"And how do you know this?"

"I can't say," Amalas said.

"Bullshit!" Liam shouted.

"It's the truth," Amalas argued.

"How the fuck am I supposed to trust you when you won't tell me everything?"

"I'm sorry, Liam," Amalas apologized, "but I cannot tell you more."

Liam glared at her, his eyes burning with fury.

"Please, trust me, Liam," Amalas pleaded.

"I don't have much of a choice, do I?" Liam muttered bitterly.

"No," Amalas agreed. "You don't."

Liam turned away from her, his body trembling with anger.

"I'll get a search party together," Olivia said, pulling out her cellphone.

"Do you know the area well?"

"Not really," Amalas answered, "but I'm familiar enough to guide us."

"What are we waiting for then?" Olivia said, already tapping her phone.

"Let's go."

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Liam's POV...

The breeze brushing over me from moving outside the palace walls barely touches me. Beads of sweat gather at my brow, one slipping down into the corner of my eye, burning as if to remind me of everything I’m trying not to feel. My body is overheating, not just from the suffocating fabric of my suit, but from the pressure mounting inside my chest.

I try to breathe—just one deep breath—but fear has wedged itself like stone in my throat. I can’t swallow. I can’t speak. If I breathe through my nose, I know I’ll lose control. I’ll fall apart. My hands tremble despite being clenched into fists, and all around me, the sounds and voices of my brother, my friends, my royal guard melt together into a distant hum. The only sound that remains is the relentless hammering of my heart.

Riley is gone.

Lena took her.

And I—King of Cordonia—stood powerless.

The weight of my crown has never felt heavier.

Blackspine Mountains

Riley looked out the window at the falling snow. She was in a bedroom now, the flickering light of a fire danced across the room's rustic wooden walls. The lodge was cozy, with a single bed adorned with a thick, patchwork quilt in hues of deep burgundy and forest green. A large window offered a breathtaking view of the snow-covered landscape outside, while a stone fireplace crackled warmly, casting shadows that flickered like the memories of the journey Riley had just endured. The room was a sanctuary, a tranquil haven amidst the chaos that had led her there, yet the tranquility felt like the calm before a storm, as Riley's thoughts drifted back to the tram ride up the mountain.

After being dragged into the late evening outside the palace doors, Riley was pushed into a black SUV at gunpoint. The driver and passenger sitting in the front seat were both cloaked in black masks and everything went dark after someone forced a white cloth over her mouth and nose.... drugging her, till she passed out.

Riley awoke inside a gondola - a mountain sky tram with large glass panels that allowed the breathtaking panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks and dense pine forests below to flood into the spacious, airy interior.

The gondola itself was nothing short of luxurious. As the tram started to ascend, Riley was at once struck by the tasteful decor. The interior was lined with polished wood panels, the rich grain adding warmth and elegance. Large, comfortable seats upholstered in soft, dark brown leather.

The windows of the gondola were expansive, ensuring that the magnificent views were not obstructed. As the gondola gently glided away from the station, Riley felt as though she were floating through a winter wonderland, the world below unfolding in all its serene beauty.

If only ... Lena was not pointing a gun at her head.

The cable car swayed slightly, its rhythmic motion a stark contrast to the tension coiled in Riley’s chest. The biting cold outside was a world apart from the oppressive heat of her memories, yet the chill seemed to seep deeper into her, entwining with her dread. She glanced at Lena, whose grip on the gun remained steady, her expression unreadable yet charged with a silent authority. Questions swirled in Riley’s mind, but she dared not ask again; the answers, if ever revealed, seemed bound to a fate darker than the snowy peaks surrounding them. Below, the world grew smaller, and with it, any lingering sense of safety evaporated, leaving Riley suspended in a precarious limbo as the gondola inched closer to the summit, where the unknown awaited like a shadowy specter.

Riley: “So, are you going to tell me what this is all about?”

Lena: “Wasn’t planning on it.”

As the tram moved higher, Riley started to shake with fear, not knowing what she will face when they reached their destination, at the top of the mountain.

What was there?

Who was there?

The Striking Ceremony:

--Power is nothing without a purpose. Purpose must be shaped by Might.--

Around the circle, there were five chairs. Four of which had masked figures dressed in cloaks sitting eerily and ominously.

Riley felt an unrelenting tension as the ceremony unfolded, each moment steeped in foreboding. The masked figures exuded an air of authority that pressed down on the room like a suffocating weight, their silence speaking volumes. The black ledger rested ominously in the center, a relic of secrets and power that seemed capable of unraveling destinies. The room itself seemed to hold its breath, as though aware that whatever was about to happen within the confines of the circle would irrevocably alter the lives tethered to its shadows. The air grew heavy with anticipation, drawing every eye to the ledger that seemed to pulse with a dark resonance, awaiting the moment it would bear witness to judgment.

Riley stood at the edge of the circle and watched in disbelief as Lorelai Lee, Hana Lee’s mother and the wife of Xinghai Lee, was brought forward in for trial for treason.

[Lorelai confessed that she thought the Via Imperii were just the elite of the elite. She joined as a way to gain social status for her family. She did not know what they really were, not asking questions until she had her daughter, Hana. They wanted to take her away to a school and raise her according to their standards ... to turn her into a pawn for political gain. Lorelai left at once to keep Hana safe. Then returned home to Shanghai. ]

Riley gasped.

Hana was then brought into the circle and stood beside the black ledger in handcuffs. Her gaze locked onto the floor.

Hana’s restrained stance, her shackled hands trembling slightly, painted a picture of helplessness, yet Riley sensed a quiet, defiant strength beneath her bowed head.

"Let us begin ..."

The 4 masked figures chanted:

"To the head that wears the crown...

And the hand that wields the blade."

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loupy-mongoose · 1 year ago

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I did it. I actually did it.

I managed to do something for the Lindens for today.

My fixation is still resisting drawing them long-term, but I thought I'd try to get these out for today. (Did them all last night--A little last-minute, lol)

And because I didn't do anything new for Nico and Jovie and this art is pretty, I'll throw this in here too.

And of course I'm not leaving my current fixation out.

I also did one of these for Jamie... and her husband~

(There are some Jamie spoilers ahead, if you want to avoid that, but I can't not share these, and some of my thoughts on them.)

These two were my first OTP; I would draw them cuddling so much growing up. I started telling their story on DA many years ago, and was so bummed every time I doodled them being loving to each other and couldn't share it.

Now, although I'm bypassing their story to do it, I'm living out that old dream.

Not for the first time I say, young me would be so happy to see where she's come~

#art #branch #Happy Love day~

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acupofmochaa · 3 months ago

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hi kavi @blackwaves i had to go through multiple gymnastics to bypass tumblr shoving this post into the mature content label. for some reason 😭 LOL anyways. here's the answer to ur asks

ayatsuji yukito—bsd !

favorite thing about them: i would say his fashion sense but i am personally irked (/lh) by the fact that his checkered pants have a singular pocket. not even another to pair, it's just that singular one. oyoyo-sensei made him redeem himself by putting him in that black turtleneck and jeans thank god 🙏 also Love that harukawa-sensei gave him down turned eyes, incorporated that into my own drawings of him hehehd

least favorite thing about them: that he's locked behind gaiden with kyogoku. atleast tsujimura is animated and voiced </3

favorite line: "how lucky i am as a detective." (<- yes this is the fan translated line. yes i prefer it more than the official one. </3)

brOTP: ayatsuji and ranpo best friendism agenda where they're the only one who can catch up to one another but also are on the verge of bickering every other minute. you all will listen. i am also very adverse to ayatsuji and ango partnership

OTP: soutsuji. is anyone surprised really

nOTP: ayatsuji/kyogoku... </33 im sorry. it's so hard for me to picture them in a romantic context

random headcanon: somewhere, in a countryside of japan, lays the ruins of ayatsuji's childhood town. ayatsuji remembers most of his childhood peering through the glass windows of his mother's doll store, waiting for his father to arrive home. he remembers clinging a little tighter to the dolls in the store whenever a passerby gives him another nasty glare. it was always like that, ever since those accidents started. his last memory of that town is the pungent waft of iron, from the blood coating his head, dripping down his face, down his clothes and clutching onto his pale skin—and although his memory is crystal, even he cannot recall exactly what the townspeople were cursing onto him that night, he'd assume it to be vulgar nonsense. yet all his eyes could focus on is the moon, shining down onto his heaving body.

unpopular opinion: he doesn't look like dazai idk why some fans call him blonde dazai 😭 their hair is similar sure but it's not? exactly down to a t?? ayatsuji would hate his ass (/affectionate)

song i associate with them: toxic, britney spears / crooked teeth, death cab for cutie / picture you, chappell roan / so beautiful, dpr ian / caring is creepy, the shins

favorite picture of them: how could i not include the woof scene. also forgot to include this in tsujimura's answer but i am vol 2 cover's biggest fan, real not fake. i am also very fond of each scene where ayatsuji is seen smiling fondly, i will in fact be wailing and screaming and crying once the manga gets to That part at the end of act 5

kyogoku natsuhiko—bsd !

favorite thing about them: his philosophy! admittedly i didn't see his appeal until After i read the light novel, where at the time, the interlude chapter hadn't been adapted in the manga just yet. the interlude chapter is my favorite chapter in gaiden, because it gave me insight to kyogoku's philosophy and morals and why he decided to become "evil," and even debating if he truly is what society deems as "evil." none of you would understand the joy i experienced when i saw that the interlude chapter was adapted, jumped in the air and clicked my heels like a cartoon character fr. i LOVE kyogoku, the bsd antagonist of all time actually

least favorite thing about them: that he's locked behind gaiden with ayatsuji. asagiri let them out please. pretty please. pretty please with a cherry on top

favorite line: "let's raise the curtain of the next game, shall we—?"

brOTP: does kyogoku/ayatsuji fall under here? i yearn for the lore behind ayatsuji and kyogoku and how they fell out bc wdym he was your previous student. wdym ayatsuji jokingly called kyogoku "sensei" in the hbd mayoi event what. What

OTP: uhh. none really. does the crackship me and a friend made of kyogoku/fukuchi count yes or no (i don't ship it i just find it funny)

nOTP: again, kyoaya </33

random headcanon: kyogoku may not be seen by everyone else that isn't ayatsuji but there can be indicators. if the temperature suddenly drops, and/or if ayatsuji looks more pissed than before. another headcanon of mine is that he's multilingual, and can communicate with ayatsuji with not only tons of other languages, but also through codes and ciphers. it stresses tsujimura out whenever ayatsuji starts angrily tapping his desk glaring at empty air. also if he isn't at least 60 years old im going to crash out (/hj).

unpopular opinion: not an opinion but moreso a plea @ non gaiden fans when talking about gaiden. please include kyogoku. i love ayatsuji and tsujimura to bits too but please include kyogoku. don't erase the old man pls </3 he is so vital to their partnership guys please. please (begging for more kyogoku content

song i associate with them: monitoring, deco*27 / shanti, wotaku / jet ammo, dasu / thrills, cake / animal impulses, iamx

favorite picture of them: looked through his gallery and he's always grinning of some sorts. what is bro grinning for. why is bro so mischievous

#bsd gaiden #copy pasted everything like. 3 times LOL tumblr does not like ayatsuji's back #answering asks

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doomspiral · 1 year ago

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Also, insofar as it matters with Hetalia, lietpru can count as incest. Personally, I don't think that's a broadly useful term for immortal creatures that don't actually canonically reproduce, mixed with the way Himaruya, a Japanese man, and also referring to nonhuman entities, might have been using "brother" "sister" "cousin" and other familial terms in the manga. But like. Within the context of that, its a pretty safe headcanon and reading of the text. Given that people who would describe a ship as "proship" often mean pedo or incest, somehow fully bypassing abuse and unhealthy relationships, yes my flagship OTP can count.

#to be honest with yall it simply aint been relevant since the 14th century

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songbookff · 1 year ago

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Ooh for the touch prompts, how about #49 for Picard/Crusher:

holding onto the other’s shoulders for support

My loves. Thank you for sending this one. One of my first true OTPs.

"Keep still!"

"I am staying still!"

"Well I can't do this if you are moving!"

"I'm not moving!"

The ship lurched again and Jean Luc had to steady himself, one hand against the wall, the other firmly gripping the calf of Beverly's leg. He heard her grumble above him and he rolled his eyes instead of responding.

Her heels were digging into his shoulders as she stood perched, reaching up into the vent above, trying desperately to reset the electrical circuit so they could get out of this corridor.

How this happened to the Captain and the Chief Medical Officer of the ship, he still didn't know. No comms and they were losing life support by the minute. He knew that Will had the rest of the ship under control. Right now he was more concerned about getting himself and Beverly out alive.

So far, it seemed their plan was working. It was quickly established that Beverly wasn't going to be able to hold Jean Luc's weight, so he had been walking her through the circuit from memory. And either it had been too many years since he had taken electrical engineering or Beverly was terrible at taking direction.

Probably a bit of both...

The ship rocked again and this time Jean Luc couldn't keep his footing. He lurched backwards, trying to catch Beverly as she fell. They crashed into the wall, trying to remain upright. He heard Beverly cry out in pain as she landed.

Then the power went out completely. Darkness greeted him, unable to make out her face. But he held onto her waist and could feel the tension in her body.

"Beverly?"

"I think I broke my ankle," she groaned. She squirmed around where he had her pinned to the wall so they were facing each other, if they could see. Beverly gripped his shoulders, painfully digging in her fingertips where her feet had been just moments before.

"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe we have bigger problems to worry about." If the power was out, so was life support. They had minutes left, if that. He felt her lean her forehead slowly towards his and let out a gentle sigh once they touched.

"Always so negative," she jested, sliding one of hands across the back of his shoulders and then removing her head from his, jumped around to his side in the dark. He did his best to wrap his arm around her supportively. "Get us to the door, Captain."

They awkwardly moved to the door and he heard her blindly feel around for the door panel.

"Beverly," he murmured. Time was running out. There was no way to get the door open now.

"Any last words?" she asked.

"I don't think I could come up with the proper way to tell you how much I love you." Acting on impulse alone, he turned his head to press a kiss into the softness of her hair, still unable to see anything.

"Do you know what I love most?" she asked. He wasn't sure he wanted to use up his last breath talking with her. He would rather kiss her as his last action in the galaxy. He made a non-committal noise as her arm started to slip off his shoulders. "That I am still able to surprise you."

The door between pending death and the remainder of the ship slid open and the bright shining light of the Enterprise burst through. Klaxons blared and he could hear the shouting of the crew. He glanced over and Beverly was smirking at him.

"You reset the circuit."

"Yes, but I had to bypass the life support. That's why we lost power."

"Beverly!"

"You really thought we were going to die," she teased, but he bumped her hip playfully and she clung to him, wincing as she accidentally put weight on her ankle. Served her right.

"I will say this, Doctor, if I was going to spend my last moments with someone, I was happy to spend it with you."

"Flatterer." She placed a kiss to his cheek. "Now, Captain, let's go save your ship."

#jean luc picard #beverly crusher #picard/crusher

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Ehehehe. Aethelwold <3

Oh my god prepare your eyeballs for a master's thesis lmao! I have a lot to say; I have very complex feelings about this character.

How I feel about this character: Aethelwold is based on the historical Aethelwold Aetheling, eldest son of King Aethelred I of Wessex (Alfred's older brother and king of Wessex before Alfred). Aethelwold was passed over for kingship of Wessex on the agreement of his father Aethelred, Alfred, the Witan, and the bishop, due to him being far too young to rule. Aethelwold is a very complex character, and I really love his portrayal in the show. He is crafty and intelligent, but also very funny and sleazy. He made some really bad decisions in his life, which led to his downfall, which he thoroughly deserved. I often wonder though, what kind of a king he would have been had he been older when his father passed. He is very smart and well educated, has excellent manners and diplomatic skills, and I think if he had been raised as the Aetheling rather than kept drunk and whored all the time he may have been an excellent king. But of course we will never know. He harbored resentment at being bypassed for the kingship of Wessex in favor of his uncle, Alfred. While this is very much justified, and I do not blame him for feeling that way, he should have handled it better. He should have accepted his role as an ealdorman of Wessex and done his best to support his king rather than craving power for himself. He could have been an amazing advisor and right hand man to the king, since he was so intelligent and skillful. But instead he let his resentment guide his decisions and formed alliances with all the wrong people, including the Danes, who, while they would put him on the throne for sure, would treat him as no more than a puppet king, and execute him when they were done with him. But he was too power hungry to realize that. In the show and in the books, Aethelwold is often compared to Uhtred, which I don't think the fandom really explores as deeply in discourse. There are so many parallels between them. They both lost their birthrights when their fathers passed, and both were young children when it happened. They were both usurped by their uncles, whom they would have to kill in order to retrieve their birthright. The only difference is it is the witan who decides the succession for kings, whereas with lords it is based on birth, so in a way that is where they differ. However they both feel slighted at losing what they feel is theirs and seek to regain what was lost, at the expense of their allies and even humanity. They have both done deplorable things in order to get back what they feel was rightfully theirs. Now, there is a dichotomy in the fandom over these two. Uhtred is condoned, while Aethelwold is condemned for the exact same thing, and I think that is unfair and somewhat hypocritical. Either you condone both, or you condemn both. Personally I think Uhtred should have let Bebbanburg go, and accepted Alfred's very generous offer of Coccham and been loyal to him, like truly loyal, not this half ass shifting loyalty stuff. Just like I think Aethelwold, while I understand he view, should have let the kingship go, and support Alfred wholeheartedly.

All the people I ship romantically with this character: None? Although it would have been interesting for him to have a real romantic interest rather than just whoring all the time but it would have been a little weird.

My non-romantic OTP for this character: I guess he really doesn't have any true friends, so none here either.

My unpopular opinion about this character: See above. Not sure how unpopular it is but that is how I feel about it.

One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon: I would not change a thing. His portrayal was spot on.

GIVE ME A CHARACTER

#asks #ask games #the last kingdom #aethelwold #character asks

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okbuyshop · 10 months ago

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OkBuy.shop Launches Secure, OTP-Free Solution to Empower Local Businesses with Innovative Pickup Point Model

OkBuy.shop is revolutionizing the e-commerce industry by creating new income opportunities for local shops through its secure and innovative Pickup Point model. In the pre-launch period, the platform allows shopkeepers to register for FREE to serve as Pickup Points, with an earning potential of more than 5 times their current income. In an era where e-commerce has become a threat to local businesses, OkBuy.shop aims to help small shop owners thrive rather than lose customers. With over 1,000 Pickup Points already established across India in just 40 days, the company is on track to recruit 10,000 Pickup Points by the end of 2024.

As part of its commitment to deliver a secure and frictionless experience for both shopkeepers and customers, OkBuy.shop has launched an innovative solution that eliminates the need for OTP (One-Time Password) verification in transactions. While OTP has been widely used in digital platforms, it has increasingly become a target for fraudsters who exploit this system to carry out fraudulent activities. Recognizing this vulnerability, OkBuy.shop has developed a system that not only enhances security but also improves user convenience by bypassing the OTP process altogether.

“The use of OTP has unfortunately become one of the leading sources of digital fraud, with cases of phishing and SIM-swapping on the rise,” said Rohan Dogra, CPO of Hershall Computing Private Limited. “At OkBuy.shop, we believe in providing a solution that is not only secure but also user-friendly. Our OTP-free system ensures that our users are protected from such fraudulent practices while allowing them to conduct their transactions with ease.”

By eliminating OTP as the verification base, OkBuy.shop is taking a proactive approach in safeguarding its users from potential threats. This new feature integrates advanced security protocols, encryption techniques, and multi-factor authentication, ensuring that both shopkeepers and customers can interact with the platform safely and efficiently.

“We understand that security and ease-of-use are critical for local businesses, many of whom may not be familiar with complex digital processes. Our solution not only simplifies the user experience but also significantly reduces the risk of fraud,” Dogra added.

Shopkeepers can sign up at OkBuy.shop to join the growing network of Pickup Points. During the ongoing special promotion, shopkeepers who recommend 10+ others will earn upto Rs. 200 for every successful recommendation.

“Our mission is to empower local businesses and create sustainable income sources for them,” said Rohan Dogra. “We’re offering shopkeepers a simple and effective way to participate in the e-commerce ecosystem while increasing their foot traffic and revenues.”

OkBuy.shop’s combined focus on empowering local businesses and enhancing digital security makes it a powerful platform that offers both economic opportunities and peace of mind for shopkeepers and customers alike.

#https://okbuy.shop/

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Bypassing 2FA with phishing and OTP bots

Source: https://securelist.com/2fa-phishing/112805/

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temporal-mechanic · 2 years ago

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@timelordian-disaster-126 I didn't see the request for lore drop on my DWocs until just now 😭 so here we go

This will be long so everything is under the cut

This is Winslowdavidor, a Mechanic who chased after her father's TTCapsule and ended up inadvertently becoming a renegade Timelord

(Winnie 7)

She was just about to graduate the academy when she got news of his Death- his final regeneration- and couldn't let him go.

Dardeni (or Arden as he's usually called) left the academy to find his brother and never went back, and ends up stealing the TT Capsule of the bounty hunters chasing him... After they're killed off one by one by one of their own until only two are left.

The two collide with each other in the vortex, causing both Winnie and Arden to regenerate.

(Winnie 2 and Arden 2, ignore how I fucked up and gave her two left hands)

Winnie bypasses the symbiotic nucleating matrix to allow Arden to pilot his stolen TARDIS (he dumps the weapon system) and they become... Sort of friends due to the universe making them collide over and over again. (They did know each other as kids but drifted apart).

There's so much lore tbh I've had these characters since 2011 lmao so like it's all over the place

Like here's the Trio- Winnie 7, Arden 2, and Orion X, who are avatars of Entropy, coherence, and engagement supposed to be pawns to bring about the inevitable death of the universe but they decide fuck that and get blasted back through their own timelines in a loop until they figure out how to collapse it all into a stable bubble dimension

They're in love but hate each other

(Arden 5, Winnie 5)(Arden 4, Winnie 3)

Arden 7 and Winnie 7 are the OG otp my friends latched into (ft hella old art because I haven't drawn anything with them I like in Ages)

But yeah there's a lot of like adventures and story but this was a quick overview

#my art #my ocs #doctor who oc

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thoroughlysolarfulcrum · 2 days ago

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How to Create an IMO Account Without Phone Verification

It isn't easy to obtain IMO without the verification of the phone. Many users have encountered problems with delays, privacy issues or other technical issues when they attempt to log in using the real numbers of their phones. If you're planning to the downloading of IMO Account with no number or SIM card you'll be able to do that in the blink of an eye since we've created this post specifically for our readers to assist them in downloading and download the IMO application without having a phone number.

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Q4: Are providing the virtual number required for IMO verification legally acceptable? A4: It is perfectly legal to utilize the online number to confirm your account when you're in compliance with the terms and conditions of service set forth by IMO.

Q5: What are the countries that PVAPins have support for? A5: PVAPins provides services to over 200 countries including The United States, Indonesia, India, Brazil, Mexico, Vietnam, China, Russia as well as Europe, Germany, United Kingdom, Germany, etc.

Utilizing PVAPins to complete your IMO registration allows you to avoid the problems that typically arise with phone verification. Your information was provided prior to that, which means you'll avoid any inconveniences, delays as well as the time wasted the purchase of an IMO SIM card to get an unofficial phone number. Start now to create your IMO account without telephone verification required!

#receive otp online free #Youtube

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mehuloffpage · 4 days ago

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Trusted Sim Based Bulk SMS Service in India – Affordable & Reliable Messaging Solutions

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need to connect with their customers quickly and efficiently. One of the most effective ways to do this is through Bulk SMS marketing. While many companies rely on cloud or online gateways, Sim Based Bulk SMS Services offer a powerful and cost-effective alternative—especially for Indian businesses that value control, affordability, and local delivery.

If you are looking for a trusted Sim Based Bulk SMS Service in India, this blog will give you a detailed overview of what it is, how it works, why it's useful, and why Opus Technology is the best provider for your needs.

What is a Sim Based Bulk SMS Service?

A Sim Based Bulk SMS service is a type of SMS marketing solution that uses a physical GSM SIM card (inserted into a modem or mobile device) to send messages in bulk. Unlike cloud-based SMS services that rely on third-party gateways or telecom aggregators, this solution sends messages directly from your device using your own SIM.

It’s ideal for businesses that:

Need local delivery with high inbox success

Want to send personalized promotional or transactional messages

Want affordable and unlimited messaging

Need to operate in regions with limited internet access

Key Features of Sim Based SMS Services

Uses GSM SIM Card Messages are sent via an actual SIM inserted into a GSM modem or mobile device, giving better control.

No DLT Required for Transactional Use Since you are using your own SIM, DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) registration may not be needed for internal communications.

Cost-Effective Lower per-message costs and no reliance on external gateways.

Real-time Delivery Reports Know exactly which messages have been sent, delivered, or failed.

High Delivery Rate Because messages are sent locally via a telecom network, the delivery success rate is much higher—especially to DND numbers.

Easy to Set Up Can be installed with a simple software interface and modem. No complex infrastructure required.

Why Use Sim Based Bulk SMS in India?

India is a mobile-first country. With millions of people using mobile phones across cities, towns, and rural areas, SMS remains a powerful marketing tool. Here's why Sim Based Bulk SMS makes perfect sense:

Works in Rural & Low Network Areas Perfect for reaching customers even in remote areas where cloud SMS may fail.

Bypasses DND Restrictions Sim-based services often deliver messages to numbers even if they are registered under Do Not Disturb (DND)—especially useful for service updates and OTPs.

Ideal for SMEs & Local Businesses Local stores, schools, coaching centers, NGOs, and clinics can use it to send quick updates to their customer base.

Top Use Cases of Sim Based Bulk SMS in India

Promotions and Offers Notify customers about sales, deals, and festive offers.

Reminders and Confirmations Send appointment reminders, booking confirmations, and payment updates.

Internal Communication Easily broadcast internal HR updates or operational messages within teams.

Educational Institutes Alert parents about exam dates, holidays, and school events.

Healthcare Hospitals and clinics can remind patients about appointments or lab reports.

Delivery and Logistics Notify customers about delivery status or shipment tracking updates.

Why Choose Opus Technology for Sim Based Bulk SMS Service in India?

At Opus Technology, we offer custom-built Sim Based Bulk SMS solutions tailored to your business needs. Whether you are a small startup or a growing enterprise, we help you reach your audience faster and more effectively.

Here's what sets us apart:

✅ Affordable Pricing Plans No hidden costs. Flexible pricing based on your SMS volume and usage.

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✅ 24/7 Customer Support Our technical team is always available to help you resolve any issues.

✅ Real-Time Analytics Track every message, delivery rate, failure rate, and response in a user-friendly dashboard.

✅ Customization Options Schedule SMS campaigns, set templates, and personalize messages easily.

Technical Specifications

Device Compatibility: Android or GSM Modem based

Message Speed: 15-25 SMS per minute per SIM

DLT Requirement: Not required for internal or non-commercial messaging

Multi-SIM Support: Yes, for parallel SMS sending

User Interface: Web-based or Windows-based GUI

Legal and Compliance Factors

While Sim Based Bulk SMS offers flexibility, businesses should remain compliant with TRAI regulations. Avoid spamming, use genuine opt-in contacts, and send messages within permitted hours (usually 9 AM – 9 PM).

How to Get Started with Opus Technology?

Visit https://opustechnology.in/

Submit your business details

Choose your plan (starter, business, or enterprise)

Receive your software and hardware toolkit

Start sending unlimited SMS via your own SIM

Conclusion

If you are looking to build customer relationships, increase brand visibility, or simply keep your team updated—Sim Based Bulk SMS Services are the most reliable and budget-friendly way to do it.

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📞 Call us today or request a demo via Opus Technology Let us help you streamline your communication through the power of Sim Based SMS.

#trusted Sim Based Bulk SMS Service in India #Bulk SMS marketing

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hussainuae · 23 days ago

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BULK SMS: Complete Guide to Enterprise Messaging Solutions

Understanding BULK SMS Technology

BULK SMS represents the most efficient method for businesses to communicate with thousands of customers simultaneously. This powerful communication channel operates through sophisticated Bulk SMS Gateway infrastructure that ensures instant message delivery across global telecommunications networks. When organizations implement bulk SMS messaging solutions, they gain access to unprecedented reach and engagement capabilities that traditional communication methods cannot match.

The foundation of effective SMS messaging lies in understanding how modern platforms process and deliver messages. Advanced Bulk SMS Gateway systems utilize intelligent routing algorithms that select optimal delivery paths based on carrier relationships, geographic locations, and message types. This sophisticated approach ensures that every bulk messaging campaign achieves maximum penetration rates while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

SMS Gateway SMPP Protocol Excellence

Modern enterprises require direct connectivity with mobile network operators to ensure reliable SMS messaging delivery. SMS Gateway SMPP protocol provides this essential connection, enabling businesses to bypass intermediary services and achieve faster delivery times. When organizations leverage SMS Gateway SMPP connectivity, they gain access to advanced features including real-time delivery receipts, message concatenation for longer content, and Unicode character support for international communications.

The SMS Gateway SMPP architecture supports high-volume bulk messaging operations while maintaining message integrity throughout the transmission process. This protocol becomes particularly valuable for businesses operating across multiple countries, as it ensures consistent bulk SMS messaging performance regardless of geographic boundaries or local carrier variations.

Transactional Alerts for Business Communications

Transactional Alerts serve as the backbone of modern customer engagement strategies, delivering time-sensitive information with guaranteed delivery rates. Unlike promotional messages, Transactional Alerts operate within regulatory frameworks that permit 24/7 transmission, bypassing Do Not Disturb preferences to ensure critical information reaches customers instantly.

Financial institutions depend on Transactional Alerts for OTP authentication, account balance notifications, and security breach warnings. E-commerce platforms utilize these SMS messaging channels for order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery notifications. Healthcare providers leverage Transactional Alerts for appointment reminders, prescription notifications, and emergency communications.

The effectiveness of Transactional Alerts stems from their ability to integrate seamlessly with existing business systems. When customer actions trigger specific events, automated bulk messaging systems immediately generate appropriate notifications, ensuring timely communication without manual intervention.

Promotion Text Message Campaigns

Promotion Text Message campaigns represent targeted marketing initiatives designed to drive customer engagement and revenue generation. These communications operate within specific temporal windows, typically between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM, while respecting consumer DND preferences. Successful Promotion Text Message strategies incorporate demographic segmentation, behavioral targeting, and personalization engines to maximize campaign effectiveness.

Advanced Bulk SMS Marketing platforms employ machine learning algorithms to optimize Promotion Text Message delivery timing and content personalization. These systems analyze historical engagement patterns, demographic data, and behavioral indicators to create compelling messaging experiences that resonate with specific audience segments.

Bulk SMS Marketing Methodologies

Bulk SMS Marketing encompasses comprehensive communication strategies that integrate multiple touchpoints within customer journey mapping. Modern bulk SMS messaging platforms provide sophisticated audience segmentation capabilities that enable businesses to deliver personalized content based on customer preferences, purchase history, and engagement patterns.

Effective Bulk SMS Marketing campaigns begin with thorough audience analysis and segmentation. Geographic targeting ensures messages reach customers in relevant time zones, while demographic profiling enables content customization based on age, gender, and interests. Behavioral analysis identifies optimal messaging frequency and timing preferences for different customer segments.

The success of Bulk SMS Marketing initiatives depends heavily on content optimization and performance analytics. Message length optimization ensures maximum impact within character limitations, while compelling call-to-action elements drive desired customer behaviors. Real-time analytics enable continuous campaign refinement based on delivery rates, engagement metrics, and conversion tracking.

Industry Applications of Bulk Messaging

Bulk messaging solutions serve diverse industry verticals, each requiring specialized approaches to maximize effectiveness while maintaining regulatory compliance. Real estate professionals utilize SMS messaging for property listing notifications, viewing appointment confirmations, and market update distributions. The immediate nature of bulk SMS messaging enables real estate agents to capitalize on time-sensitive opportunities and maintain competitive advantages.

Logistics and transportation companies depend on bulk messaging for shipment tracking updates, delivery confirmations, and customer service communications. The reliability of Bulk SMS Gateway infrastructure ensures that critical logistics information reaches customers and partners without delays or delivery failures.

Banking and financial services leverage SMS messaging for account security notifications, transaction confirmations, and investment opportunity alerts. The regulated nature of financial communications requires robust Bulk SMS Gateway systems that maintain compliance with industry standards while ensuring message delivery reliability.

Retail and e-commerce businesses utilize Bulk SMS Marketing for product availability notifications, flash sale announcements, and abandoned cart reminders. The immediacy of SMS messaging enables retailers to capitalize on purchasing impulses and drive immediate sales conversions.

Advanced SMS Messaging Features

Contemporary bulk messaging platforms incorporate sophisticated features that enable businesses to manage complex communication requirements efficiently. Multi-channel integration capabilities allow SMS messaging to work seamlessly with email campaigns, voice communications, and social media initiatives. This integrated approach ensures consistent messaging across all customer touchpoints.

Smart scheduling features within Bulk SMS Gateway systems enable businesses to optimize message delivery timing based on customer preferences and geographic locations. Time zone optimization ensures messages reach customers at appropriate times, while frequency management prevents message fatigue and maintains engagement rates.

Advanced analytics capabilities provide comprehensive insights into bulk SMS messaging performance. Real-time delivery tracking monitors message status throughout the transmission process, while engagement rate analysis identifies optimal content strategies. Revenue attribution modeling connects SMS messaging campaigns directly to business outcomes and return on investment calculations.

Implementation and Best Practices

Successful BULK SMS implementation requires comprehensive planning and strategic execution. Organizations must evaluate their communication requirements, regulatory obligations, and technical capabilities before selecting appropriate Bulk SMS Gateway solutions. Pre-implementation planning should include message volume projections, regulatory compliance requirements, and integration complexity assessments.

Deployment strategies for bulk SMS messaging platforms should incorporate pilot program execution and gradual volume scaling. This approach enables organizations to identify optimization opportunities and refine their SMS messaging strategies before full-scale implementation. Performance monitoring throughout the deployment process ensures that Bulk SMS Marketing initiatives achieve desired outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency.

Regulatory compliance represents a critical aspect of bulk messaging operations. Organizations must adhere to telecommunications regulations, consumer protection laws, and industry standards that vary by jurisdiction and industry vertical. DND registry management, consent verification systems, and opt-out mechanism implementation ensure compliance while maintaining effective communication channels.

Conclusion

BULK SMS technology provides businesses with powerful communication capabilities that drive engagement, enhance customer relationships, and generate measurable business results. Through sophisticated Bulk SMS Gateway infrastructure, reliable SMS Gateway SMPP connectivity, and strategic Bulk SMS Marketing implementation, organizations achieve superior communication outcomes while maintaining regulatory compliance across diverse market segments.The integration of Transactional Alerts for critical communications and Promotion Text Message campaigns for marketing initiatives creates comprehensive bulk messaging ecosystems that support business growth and customer satisfaction. As SMS messaging technology continues evolving, organizations must embrace innovative platforms that provide the scalability, reliability, and advanced analytics necessary for sustained competitive advantage in today's dynamic business environment.

#Bulk SMS Gateway #Transactional Alerts #SMS Gateway SMPP #Promotion Text Message #Bulk SMS Marketing #bulk sms #bulk sms messaging #bulk messaging

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lovingcupcakeartisan · 30 days ago

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SMS Firewall Market Report: Unlocking Growth Potential and Addressing Challenges

United States of America – Date – 26/06/2025 - The Insight Partners is proud to announce its newest market report, "SMS Firewall Market: An In-depth Analysis of the SMS Firewall Market". The report provides a holistic view of the SMS Firewall market and describes the current scenario as well as growth estimates for SMS Firewall during the forecast period.

Overview of SMS Firewall Market

There has been some development in the SMS Firewall market, such as growth and decline, shifting dynamics, etc. This report provides insight into the driving forces behind this change: technological advancements, regulatory changes, and changes in consumer preference.

Key findings and insights

Market Size and Growth

Historical Data: The SMS Firewall market is estimated to reach US$ XX million by 2031, with a CAGR of XX%. These estimates provide valuable insights into the market's dynamics and can inform future projections.

Key Factors Affecting the SMS Firewall Market:

Surge in A2P (Application-to-Person) Messaging Traffic: The explosive growth of A2P SMS for critical communications (e.g., OTPs for banking, two-factor authentication, delivery notifications, marketing alerts) is the primary driver. Businesses across all sectors rely heavily on A2P SMS, making its security and reliable delivery paramount. This high volume of traffic also makes it an attractive target for fraudsters.

Escalating SMS Fraud and Spam: The increasing sophistication and volume of SMS-based fraud (smishing/SMS phishing, spam, spoofing, grey route traffic, wangiri, faked top-ups) pose significant financial and reputational risks to MNOs and their subscribers. SMS firewalls are essential for detecting and blocking these malicious activities.

Revenue Assurance for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs): Grey routes (unregulated, unofficial paths for SMS traffic) bypass official termination fees, leading to significant revenue leakage for MNOs. SMS firewalls are crucial for detecting and monetizing or blocking this illegitimate traffic, ensuring MNOs receive their rightful share of A2P revenue.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements: Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are enacting stricter regulations concerning data privacy, consumer protection, and anti-fraud measures in mobile communications. SMS firewalls help MNOs comply with these mandates, avoiding hefty fines and maintaining trust.

Vulnerabilities in Legacy Signaling Systems (e.g., SS7): The inherent vulnerabilities in older signaling protocols like SS7 (Signaling System 7) continue to be exploited for various attacks, including SMS interception, fraud, and spoofing. SMS firewalls, especially those with advanced SS7 and Diameter protocol awareness, are essential to mitigate these risks.

Growing Adoption of Mobile Payment Systems: As mobile payments and financial transactions increasingly rely on SMS for verification and alerts, the need for robust security in these channels is heightened to prevent financial fraud.

Technological Advancements:

Advanced AI and Machine Learning (ML): This is the most significant disruptive technology. AI/ML algorithms move beyond rule-based filtering to detect novel and sophisticated fraud patterns (e.g., smishing, flash calls, new grey route techniques) in real-time by analyzing massive volumes of traffic data, identifying anomalies, and adapting to evolving threats. This includes supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.

Big Data Analytics and Predictive Capabilities: Leveraging big data infrastructure to process and analyze SMS traffic, combined with predictive analytics, to anticipate potential fraud trends and proactively block threats before they spread widely.

Cross-Protocol and Multi-Layered Security: Moving beyond just SMS to encompass other signaling protocols like Diameter (for 4G/LTE/5G networks) and even integrating with IP-based messaging security for a holistic view of mobile communication threats. This includes firewalls that can correlate threats across different layers of the network.

Changing Consumer Preferences (MNO and Enterprise Demand):

Demand for Proactive and Real-Time Threat Blocking: MNOs and enterprises no longer want merely reactive solutions; they demand firewalls that can detect and block threats in real-time or even predict them, minimizing damage and revenue loss.

Emphasis on Revenue Monetization and Protection: MNOs are increasingly prioritizing SMS firewalls that actively help recover revenue lost to grey routes and unbilled traffic, alongside traditional fraud prevention.

Stricter Anti-Spam and Anti-Fraud Laws: Governments globally are enacting tougher laws against unsolicited commercial communications (spam) and various forms of mobile fraud. This directly mandates robust SMS firewall deployments.

Growth Opportunities:

5G and IoT Security: The rollout of 5G and the massive growth of IoT devices will lead to an explosion in A2P and M2M (Machine-to-Machine) messaging. This creates new opportunities for SMS firewalls to secure these new traffic types, prevent fraud in IoT ecosystems, and enable secure network slicing.

Managed Services for Smaller MNOs and Enterprises: A significant growth opportunity lies in providing managed SMS firewall services, particularly for smaller and medium-sized MNOs and enterprises that may lack the resources, expertise, or budget to deploy and manage complex in-house solutions.

AI/ML-Powered Solutions: Continuous investment in and commercialization of AI/ML-driven SMS firewalls that can detect new and evasive fraud patterns will be a key differentiator and growth engine, as traditional rule-based systems struggle to keep up.

Conclusion

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