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Helix Waltz 2: The Burning Roses is now officially available!

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Destined Encounter - Kerber Richelieus

Kerber is part of Grand Duke Richelieus’s inner circle. He is a soldier by birth and always seen following the Grand Duke without saying a word; he’s as quiet as a shadow. As a loyal servant, Kerber is good at obeying orders, communicating, and remaining humble. The people tend to regard him as another decorative sword of the Grand Duke, but they have no chance in knowing how he is when wielded. Will there be a day when loyalty confined to orders will disappear? Maybe, by taking his hand, the sword and destiny he holds onto, can be gently turned in a new direction.

Name: Kerber Richelieus

Race: Human

Status: A two-faced killer who hides his identity

Age: 24 years old

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Faction: House Richelieus

About Kerber

A Sharpened Edge

Kerber’s performance at the ball was very clumsy, and he would often step on a lady’s toes. But few have noticed how he tries to hide his agility with a dull appearance. He effortlessly handles the inevitable, admiring glances as long as a worthless jewel is brighter than the dignified uniform.

Night’s Thorn

Suddenly, screams sounded in the hall, and a nobleman was assassinated in the restroom. The guests spread the rumors that the notorious Night’s Thorn had struck again. He is ruthless, comes and goes without leaving behind a trace, and can kill his targets instantly. Kerber stood away from the fleeing crowd. He poured himself a glass of red wine and quietly paid respects in the direction where the murder took place.

Style

The style of “guaranteed” is one that Kerber always adheres to. He is very concerned about whether his work is done perfectly. Every time he attends a ball with the Grand Duke, every time he says his greets. And even at the end of each mission, the ratio of moonlight to shadow, the arc of a sword as it moves...

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Whispers of the Rose | Qianyun Azura

CV: Sen Zhongren

Character Review

Qianyun Azura is the leader of Weaving Clouds, and every noble wants to be his friend. Being friends with him means being able to learn about future fashion trends more quickly and accurately than others. When Qianyun observes the aesthetic tendencies of high society, he also shows his favor to particular people among the newcomers of the social world. Eventually, his eyes fell on the one everyone was talking about—House Rovella’s young girl.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Whispers of the Rose | Vince

CV: A Mian

Character Review

Vince, from Oseland, is now the head butler of House Richelieu. He knows everything from how to tie a lady’s shoe to organizing the Queen’s birthday banquet. With him at the ball, you don’t need to worry about anything. Just enjoy yourself. He’s always smiling and ready to serve you.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Helix Waltz 2: The Burning Roses Possible Official Release Date - May 18, 2023

Based on CN Apple Store Page

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Destined Encounter - Jake Richelieu

Jake Richelieu is chased by every lady who enters the social world. With a bouquet of flowery words and flattery, he can make even the most reserved lady swoon and agree to have afternoon tea with him. Many of the new socialites in the capital use him as the rope to climb up the social world, desperate to cling to him. This generous, young gentleman is happy to squander his affections and take what he wants from the ladies. However, the moment his heart is truly captured... What will it take for him to prove his love, to make the other person believe and accept it?

Name: Jake Richelieu

Race: Human

Status: Heir of House Richelieu

Age: 20

Alignment Chaotic Good

Faction: House Richelieu

Love Language

Many people heard of Jake’s sweet words, but never got a love letter written by him. Many people have received expensive gems from Jake, but the seal on the package never had House Richelieu’s family crest. He loves the company of ladies, loves the thrill of the hunt, but there’s nothing except for laughter.

Queen’s Favorite

Jake is one of the White Queen’s favorites among her family. Although he’s not an official member of the court, he’s still a frequent visitor. The pure, White Palace is more free and relaxed than his own mansion. Whenever he shows up, he will tell the old queen stories about young people. Only then does the Queen show a loving smile on her face, like a family member enjoying herself as if she were an ordinary, old woman.

Shadows and a Rebel

Grand Duke Richelieu has a good reputation and never hid his ambition to fight for the throne. However, the eldest son who is promiscuous and useless has led the Grand Duke to lose face. He is tired of the rumors surrounding Jake. Disgusted with his intimacy and the White Queen’s fondness for Jake, he is even more dissatisfied with Jake’s avoiding the family business and preferring to idle all day. But for Jake, is this is a small of defiance against destiny? Only he himself knows.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Whispers of the Rose | Mozan Muller

CV: Liu Zhenyan

Character Review

Mozan Muller is a magic swordsman from House Muller and a young soldier who fought on behalf of the royal family in the desert. His proud achievements won honor for his family and naturally captured the hearts of many ladies. As the capital’s notorious playboy and socialite, he’s always lively.

However, from his flirtatious demeanor and the smile in his eyes, you see a sort of indifference that is just out of reach. When he turns to look at you, those eyes slightly tremble.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Whispers of the Rose | Brandon Rovella

CV: Liu Ruoban

Character Review

In the countryside, this serious and somewhat frightening man found you, the last of House Rovella’s bloodline. Since then, he has become your “uncle,” your teacher, your guardian. He’s always behind you, watching you silently.

In the depths of these ancient eyes,

Is there a moment when

The first thing you need to do is to get an idea of needs to be done?

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Rose Faction | The Night Watch

Sheriff Velen

Less than a hundred years ago, lights that could last the whole night were but a a representation of luxury in books. When night falls, even Rosara, the City of Roses, becomes silent, only the lanterns of The Night Watch flickering in the streets. At that time, it was their duty to protect the citizens against thieves and fires. They shouted “Jomon, bless our city” every hour when the bell tower rang until the sun shone upon the city again.

Maybe, maybe Jomon did like this country where roses bloomed in the flames of war. After Her Majesty, Queen Louise ascended the throne, the research in the Royal Academy of Magic made so many breakthroughs. The mages and magic that used to be so far away began to infiltrate every nook and cranny of everyone’s basic necessities. It is said that on many sleepless nights, Her Majesty would climb the tallest tower and look at her city to regard the bright street lights as a medal of her benevolent reign. The night was no longer dangerous, and laughter and prosperity dispelled the darkness. There seemed to be no need for The Night Watch. Night was as almost as safe as day.

Her Majesty, however, wasn’t complacent. It is true that light illuminates the darkness, but it also ensured the darkness couldn’t be more dazzling. One had to be be in her shoes to see a dark beast lay dormant at the foot of the city. It looked back under the huge net of bright lights, like a lingering shadow.

And so, a young man was installed as the sheriff and The Night Watch was reorganized. This time, their mission wasn’t just to patrol and tell the time. They were like owls, and many complaints flooded the table of the Council of Roses. However, people were surprised to find that Her Majesty, who was silent, showed a smile—she had given her support. It finally paid off.

Just last night, her sheriff led his group with spears, bows, and even nets. He captured a living Wing and two Night Clan children. Now that monster who always wore red should be pacing back and forth under the reflection of the palace. What price will she have to pay for those bloodsuckers who ate illegally? Her Majesty, who was getting old, tapped the table in the gloomy silence. It’s been a while since she tasted the pleasure of revenge. And this was just the beginning...

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Rose Faction | Commoners

Rosara is in the center of the Rose Kingdom, and her citizens are proud to live here. Most ordinary people who can get a foothold in the capital must have a skill, whether it is cooking, blacksmithing, carpentry, or other crafts. A strong body or a shrewd mind works as well. Don’t think they’re easy to fool because they’re commoners. Many people in the capital can read. Almost everyone can write their own names, and they might even be able to climb the social hierarchy because they have a relative who works in the palace. Some old people claimed they had defended the city wall with the White Queen during the second Long Day War. If they met their confidants, they would take out the cups the Queen drank from, the bandages the Queen treated her wounds with, and so on. Whether it be heirlooms to show off and other such things. People like to talk about their beloved queen as well as the ups and downs of nobles, mages flying in the sky, businessmen who get rich overnight and then go bankrupt, beauties who are overwhelmed by the country’s culture, the love and hatred of the royal family... In recent years, the capital has underwent many earth-shaking changes, and the commoners have new things to talk about every day.

The royal family isn’t afraid of being treated as an after-dinner conversation topic by the commoners. On the contrary, they attach great important to their prestige among the citizens and reward it as very important political capital. Almost every king or queen in the Rose Kingdom will meet with the commoners on festivals, donate to various charities, send guild representatives, and even reward skilled soldiers to settle in the capital. The White Queen, who grew up in the war, is widely welcomed by the people because of her elegant and beautiful appearance and her brave, strong heart. After taking the throne, she didn’t disappoint the commoners. Through the construction of street lamps, restrooms, and other public facilities, the living environment in the capital has greatly improved. Because of this, the cheers of the people drowned out those who criticized the White Queen for selling government officials and nobles for the kingdom’s financial problems. It seems a large part of that money was actually spent on the citizens.

One of the most popular policies of the White Queen is the transformation of the slums in the capital. To celebrate the 10th anniversary for winning the Second Long Day War, she gave citizenship to a large number of poor people and servants who lived on the outskirts of the city and transformed the area originally known as the slums. The benevolent government gave out many things to the people who had no hope of changing their lives. Most were peasants who lost their homes during the Long Day War, and some were even slaves who had gotten their freedom when the war ended. Now, they had a shelter from the wind and rain. They could find a job, and the brilliance of the magical street lamps illuminated their once dark, bumpy road in life. Everyone was filled with hope and believed there was a better life ahead of them. People supported their queen, and she had consolidated her political power in the Rose Kingdom thanks to her popularity, opening the door to her prosperous era.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Rose Faction | The Becca Brotherhood

Becca

In bad times, there are always outcasts on the streets. Wars, an epidemic, or even just a cold snap that overwhelms a seedling, can easily destroy a family. If they are lucky enough, children who have lost their loved ones can be sent to the Church’s orphanage. Although the old nun, Sister Fanny, is the orphanage’s strict director, she does her best to let the children eat well, drink well, and grow up safely. However, there is only one piece of land assigned to the orphanage, and there are only so many merchants in the city who are willing to purchase cloth made by orphans. Only a small portion of donations from the nobles can be sent to the orphanage. Sister Fanny has the heart to take in more people, but even she has to admit she is lacking. No matter how hard you try, there will always be children covered in filth, crying, scarred, in the streets and alleys. Of course, there are also stubborn children, determined ones, and those who have grown up from the mud and gritted their teeth.

Becca was one of them. She can no longer remember what her parents look like, but for as long as she can remember, she’s been fighting for food like a wild dog. A child can’t do physical work, but she was willing to learn anything. Sending letters to the dock, be a tour guide, peel peas, harvest corn in the outskirts of the city... Although it's unreasonable, boys always had less problems to deal with compared to girls. Not only can they receive more jobs, but no one dares to scam them out of their pay. Even though boys and girls did the same work, boys could get several more copper coins.

Naturally, Becca began to dress as a man. At one point, she even worked as an apprentice chef at a restaurant for several months. If she hadn’t been found out, Rosara would’ve had another chef! Regardless, Becca is smart, organized, kind, and hardworking, and can eat anywhere. Now that she has a home again and a family, she uses all her money to help orphans who are in a situation similar to hers. Becca taught them how to sweep chimneys, do laundry, and write their names. For those who have grown up, she’ll find a way to help them forge letters of recommendation so they can sneak into big businesses and work there. More and more friends joined her, and gradually, the Becca Brotherhood became a protective net at the bottom of the city. It caught children who fell victim to the uncertainty of fate. It’s too difficult to prevent a war or natural disaster, but there’s always something possible with a human’s capabilities. Becca believes in miracles; she has witnessed so many in Rosara. Those bright street lights, widened roads, renovated houses, more and more smiles on people’s faces... But miracles don’t just fall from the sky. She always believed they were created one step at a time with hard work. She firmly believes that one day, there will be no more orphans wandering the streets. And maybe one day, she’ll be able to wear a dress and be paid fairly and judged fairly. Maybe she’ll be able to do any job she wants. She’s looking forward to it, waiting for such a day to come.

John and Amber, homeless orphans taken in by Becca and are currently employed by the Halo Daily Press

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Rose Faction | Halo Daily Press

Regardless of the era, people love gossip. In the beginning, people sat around, waiting for well-informed bards to tell stories or for venerable priests to deliver sermons. Love and hatred in a faraway place, wars, calamities, giant beasts, revelations... Everything can touch people’s hearts. Whispered secrets close the distance between people like a rope, from the streets to the noble houses, from commoners to royalty and nobles. All kinds of rumors are spread like this. Some may not be true, but no one cares. People like to watch the rise of legends and pry into their lives, and even more like to watch them fall and become characters they can criticize and despise openly.

Newspapers became popular during the Long Day War. The heroic demeanor of the young White Queen heading into battle and leading the army was faithfully recorded by frontline reporters. Every report on the battlefield was sent back to the capital and quickly published. They were specifically placed in taverns, bookstores, docks, and clubs; literate people read those articles aloud to the ones who couldn’t, conveying how their uncrowned queen won battle after battle. The people loved it, and they talked more enthusiastically about war, tactics, and who was worthy of the throne—a foreign prince from another land or their blessed, young princess. When Louise triumphantly returned, her exhausted but upright figure on the white horse appeared at the gates to the capital. The people gathered, cheered, and sang. She then knew that regardless of whether the Church approved it or not, the golden crown had been placed on her head.

Ernest, Editor-in-Chief of Halo Daily Press

After the war, no one could ignore this brand new force sweeping the capital. Newspaper agencies were established one after another, and many were bought and became weapons for nobles to attack one another. Some reporters insisted to stick to their values and were sent to prison. Halo Daily Press is a very humble organization, but it has survived decades of struggle to this day. Its small pages don’t only include current political news, news on wars, fashion trends, but also romances people like to hear and see as well as columns from harsh critics. It is said to be all encompassing about a variety of topics. It accepts pieces from all walks of life, whether they are aristocratic officials, workers, or peasants. As long as they have content and insights, their work can be published. It’s very cheap; it doesn’t cost that many coins to subscribe for a year. But as long as you buy one, you can show off your unique insights in front of your friends. But the amazing thing is that no matter who wants to buy Halo Daily News, the editor-in-chief and reporters can always sense them and slip away. Some people say the current editor-in-chief, Ernest, has connections to government officials. Others say his senses are sharper than a dog’s. Mr. Ernest laughed in front of such comments and never explained himself, which also attracted many people to buy newspapers and read his news columns every day, trying to find a secret or two between the lines.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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The Rehearsal Ball is About to Start!

Good afternoon, my dear lady!

The “Rehearsal Ball” test is about to begin! Noble ladies are about to enter the dark world of Rosara once again!

Test Information:

Date: March 30, 2023 11:00 ~ April 14, 2023, 12:00 (Times are in China Standard Time)

Quota: 30,000 for all platforms

Device System: Android

Test Type: Limited, Data Will Be Wiped

Platforms: TapTap, bilibili (others are probably not available outside of China)

Additional Information

No activation code is needed for this test. The game will stop accepting new players once the server hits the quota. Those who have completed character creation can continue to play during the test.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Rose Faction | Thursday Club

Sunset Street adjacent to the palace is undoubtedly a place where the rich and powerful gather. Behind every shop is the support of a huge family as well as entangled interests. However, a club that was so low-key suddenly opened one day on this most prosperous, noble street. It is neither a fashionable place, nor does it have chessboards or cards. No desserts, no drinks, and a gloomy atmosphere where no one speaks is what greets you after stepping through the door... When every guest who accidentally visited this place left, they shouldn’t remember what they had done for hours. They only remember the indifferent eyes of the shopkeeper who looked at them. The place is no different from a handful of dust, and it didn’t take long for it to be deserted. Many people bet on when it will close down, but people also know that a store that opens in places like Sunset Street will never go bankrupt because of a lack of customers. The power supporting it will determine life or death.

It’s not House Muller, though one had certainly seen the taciturn shopkeeper at the ball bearing the coat of arms of a bronze lizard. Malicious intent kept an eye on this family that had disappeared for many years only to suddenly return as a noble family. Rumors swirled around and there was unceremonious speculation. How did House Muller do it? They were able to return to the capital by shady means and attached themselves to even more powerful dignitaries... However, people don’t dare to mock them for their reckless use of money and this store that should have made a lot of money. No one can even find out who the real owner of the club is.

What they don’t even know is that every Thursday, when the last digit of the date is 4, sometimes during the day and other times during the night, is the time the club is open of business. Shadows with no destination appear in the night, take off their human disguises during the day, to order a glass of scarlet-colored wine, talk and laugh, and wait for their master to appear. The lady named Miss Thursday only occasionally appears among them, listening to their recent experiences and troubles, talk about how she fitted in with humans, taught them how to do trendy dances, and danced under bright lights. Whether it was spending time in the lobby watching them scramble for hunting grounds, endless sinister tricks are hidden behind smiling faces and clinking glasses. There is an old saying that Thursday means the same as longing. Every life on earth is controlled by desires. The Night Clan yearns for blood, and what humans yearn for is something bloodier. Thursday smiles and swirls the blood-like liquid in the cub, sniffing the sweet, complex aroma. What do her eyes and her fangs desire now?

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Rose Faction | Royal Academy of Magic

Miss Tierta

A long, long time ago, Miss Tierta, who served as the protector of the Rose Kingdom, grew tired of her position, perpetual intrigue, and animosity from the church. She declined the king’s offer to stay as the country’s guardian but also promised she would not leave the capital. She has already figured out how to pass time—Miss Tierta asked the king to find twenty children with talent in magic for her every year and send them her way. She will teach them magic, and this was the beginning of the Royal Academy of Magic.

In just a few decades, the Royal Academy of Magic has become a vital, strategic institution of the Rose Kingdom and has been copied in other countries. Mages were no longer a mysterious existence, no longer weirdos or liars. They became active in various parts of the continent, earning them fame and respect. The most eye-catching thing about them is their performance in war. Slowly, there were as many mages in the army as there were knights, who were the standard to measure the strength of one’s army. In the new decree issued after the White Queen ascended the throne, nobles didn’t have to pay taxes or join the army if they served the Royal Academy of Magic. She even gave titles to several mage families, which shows how much she values mages.

It was at that time House Brahms quietly entered the Rose Kingdom. This surname was just a guise provided to the Night Clan. The high-ranking members of the Royal Academy of Magic knew but didn’t care. Knowledge is priceless, and House Brahms donated an immeasurable amount of lost, ancient knowledge for a seat at the academy: the forbidden magic that only immortals who lived in the shadows for thousands of years would remember. Endless coaxing can lead to a worthwhile experience.

It is said the Night Clan kept the most powerful, darkest secrets as a bargaining chip against humans, but what really changed was the weak spells that humans had when they received the Night Clan’s knowledge. There was a way to create spells at a tenth of the cost of the ones currently known. The first thing affected was the luster of a lady’s dress and jewelry. Then, the street lamps and the sails of a ship with the Queen’s approval...

In just a few decades, the research results of the academy entered the lives of commoners and changed the direction of research into magic across the entire continent. People are excited yet anxious. Maybe, in the next war, there will be an army with magic at its disposal...

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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Helix Waltz 2: Rose War Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar New Year 2023

Source: https://www.taptap.cn/moment/364367746655323767

(MTL) Translation:

May the ladies fall into a helix of happiness. May you receive good luck and wealth that dances around you in a waltz. May you have a happy life every day!

Lunar New Year 2022

Source: https://m.weibo.cn/status/4731670776778722?

(MTL) Translation:

“Congratulations on the New Year. Here’s a little gift for My Lady.”

In this post they are also doing a give away for tarot cards and incense sticks/incense burner exclusive to Helix Waltz 2: Rose War.

T/N: Done via machine translation. Translations are not 100% accurate.

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any word on possible english server?

Hello!

At the moment, there is no word on a global/English server. The CBT had finished up a few weeks ago, so the devs are now working on improving the game based on the feedback.