Treasure Box. (A BFB 4X fanfiction)

Shifted Code.

Four's P.O.V:

I sit on a rock near the gates, X snuggled in my arms like he'd been awake for days. Had he been awake for days? I don't know, I should probably ask him once he wakes up.

It's been a while, the girls should be back by now. But... they're not. Where are they?

I look down at X, considering my options.
To search, or not to search?

I decide for the both of us that at least trying to look is a good idea.

You never know in a place like this.

One thing I've realized, however, is a large tower looming over the playground. Can I even call it a playground anymore? It seems much too vast for such a misleading name. The name makes it sound playful and exciting, like a game.

But this is no game.

I start trudging back along the frosted path. Hey, wasn't it supposed to be Christmas by now? No, that's tomorrow. I owe everyone something as a gift. It's my damn fault they're all stuck here with no way out but to kill each other.

Maybe you could kill someone, too.

The thought in my head was rejected faster than it arrived. No, I thought, killing someone is no way to deal with this.

But here's the thing;

I kill people, or wait for them to kill each other.

Then, I can escape with X...

Selfish.

The word sunk in my head, rotting everything it touched. Selfish, greedy, careless. Not thinking of the feelings or emotions of others when you have none to worry about yourself.

Feelings.

No, I did have those.

Emotions.

Sure, I do. Maybe it's just a lack of pity or sympathy. A loss for care. Brushing everything and everyone off with no second thought of it.

"Why don't you care? I'm just trying to help you, Four, dear." The number smiles, concerned. Instead, I turn away with a glare. "I'm big now. I can do everything myself."

"Alright, hun. Does that mean you'll eat your vegetables, now?" The woman raises her eyebrows. "No!" I stick out my tongue. She giggles and nods. "Okay, my big kid."
"That's right, I am."

Qsxliv Divs.

I shake my head quickly. Was that... a code? What was that woman's name? Shifted code. Ugh, decoding that is gonna be a real pain.

Although, if we did, we could probably find out who set up this sick game.

...and infinite knows what we'll do to her if we find out.

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Hey!! Hiccup here again. I feel like hosting a challenge thing, so you have to find out what "Osxliv Divs" is in shifted code. However, shifted code is rather difficult to decode depending on the number of shifts. Please don't just take a wild guess. If you think you've found the answer, comment below. The winner (the first person to find out) gets a free bust commission of their character from me!! For those of you who don't know, a bust is shoulders up. It will be fully coloured and shaded. However, I need a clear reference sheet to be able to draw it. Otherwise, you may have to draw a new one or forfeit the prize.

Thank you!!

-Your local 4x shipper,
Hiccup