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Boris Romanov is a casual love interest in the book Heaven's Secret: Requiem.
About Boris Romanov
Boris is a young aristocrat, hunter, and owner of the estate on Rotkov, in which Dmitry’s squad reside at the beginning of the story. However, he tries to avoid the place and he barely lived there. Although he is out of touch with the affairs of the estate, he preserved it well, because it is his legacy.
The hunter appears not to be used to controlling his impulses. He almost shoots Lane (main character) by mistake in S1, Ep4, because he was tracking a brown hare in the forest and simply reacted to seeing movement. Although this seems like their first meeting, you discover that Boris was the mysterious guy who saved Lane from an artisan earlier in the episode.
As the story progresses you discover that Boris's grandfather, Romanov, is the founder of Rotkov. His ancestor was a wealthy merchant whose passion was sculpting. He constructed an estate on a snowy wasteland in Siberia and a village was built nearby to serve it. The reason Romanov chose that place was because he felt that there was something inexplicable in these lands. In addition, the local people believed that it was inhabited by diabolical forces.
His grandfather had a long life and was a passionate person, a seeker. At a very young age, he was part of a certain Order from whom he stole the Book of the Apocalypse. After the theft, Romanov ran far away to the wilderness of Siberia, where he built his estate with a substantial capital he inherited. Then, he began to carry out rituals in which innocent people were sacrificed.
In S1, Ep8 Boris reveals to Lane that he can’t stand being in his family estate (where the squad was accommodated), because he considers it a huge crypt. According to him, he wasn’t even a year old when his whole family got infected and died there. The only thing that saved him from the same fate was staying at the hunting estate with Lyuba, family's housekeeper. On the same day that the others fell ill, his grandfather was on a hunting trip from which he has never returned.
Boris is very courteous, polite, and pleasant. He appears to despise the things his grandfather did and seems willing to help the squad with whatever is needed. For Lane, he can be a little bitter, but at the same time, too sweet. She views him as a prince straight out of a fairy tale, perfect in every way. Yet, she also believes that he is a very lonely person, which is the reason why he seems to understand her so well.
In S1 finale you find out that, although Boris pretended that he was not involved in his grandfather's deeds, he actually continued conducting the rituals with the help of the monastery at Rotkov. He claims that the rituals give him something he can’t get anywhere else. He despised his grandfather and his search for the unknown, but Boris grew up and his soul felt empty. Everything has lost its meaning for him and the rituals would stir up something that made him feel alive.
He later realized how stupid it all was and tried to run away to escape from it. So, he left the city and thus, the sacrifices stopped. However, after the rift appeared, Boris had a guilty conscience and believed that this was his fault: that the demons were angry because the rituals stopped. So, he returned to Rotkov to carry on his grandfather's "mission".
When he returned, Rotkov was frozen in time, and he hated its immutability. It caged him and drove him crazy. And the indifference of all the locals made him feel even worse. Sometimes he wished someone would stop him, but they were all too resigned and allowed the sacrifices to happen.
Boris recognized Lane as someone who could understand him. He thinks she is just like him, someone who is pretending, who doesn’t feel anything, who is faking it. He ended up approaching her believing that in the end she would side with him, which doesn't happen.
He wants the Book of the Apocalypse to get the last symbol that is missing to complete the ritual to summon the Devil. He realizes there is no turning back and believes that if he finally finishes the ritual, carry out the way his grandfather wanted, then all this will end.
Boris and the novices purposely infected themselves with the blood of demon spawn as part of the final ritual. But after the squad stopped them, the hall becomes a battle scene. During the battle, Boris's life comes to an end. But the way this happens will differ depending on Lane's relationship with him and other player choices during the story (see possible endings content). In the end, Boris just wanted to feel something and he succeeded.
But this is not the end of Boris for the players who kiss him in S1, Ep10. If you do that, you will think and dream about him throughout Season 2. Boris isn’t just in Lane’s head, but for some reason he only sees and hears here there. The player has the option to end or continue the meetings in Lane's mind in S2, Ep9.
Relationships
- Lane (MC): Casual love interest, friend or enemy.
- Lyuba: She works in Boris’ house and is his accomplice. Lyuba cooks delicious food according to Boris. When she was young, she was in love with his grandfather.
Quotes
- “I never thought I’d see someone fall from the sky.” (S1, Ep4)
- “This is my legacy, so I have to.” (S1, Ep5)
- “Don’t be shy, this room is at your disposal. I will be happy to tell you about anything that catches your eye. Although, I wouldn’t want to deprive myself of the opportunity to see you again.” (S1, Ep6)
- “I’m impressed by people who can look so natural when surrounded by luxury and wisdom. Frankly, such people have always been rare in Rotkov.” (S1, Ep6)
- “The common people cannot understand lordly aspirations. Only a sensitive soul can appreciate beauty; hard workers have other concerns. No less beautiful, but completely different.” (S1, Ep6)
- “Besides our family, hardly anyone in the city recognizes the beauty they live among. And Rotkov was never known for its great minds.” (S1, Ep6)
- “This is Beryl. I made this necklace myself but have not yet been able to give it to a woman I found worthy. I don’t want to lose this chance.” (S1, Ep6 – Determinant)
- “It’s not my first or last wound. I’ll live.” (S1, Ep7)
- “You don’t have to answer. Be who you feel safe to be.” (Diamond scene – S1, Ep8)
- “Coming to the estate today didn’t feel unbearable. Surprisingly, I almost tan here. [...] I really wanted to see it as soon as possible.” (Diamond scene – S1, Ep8)
- “I’m tired of sitting on my knees anyway. The years take their toll.” (S1, Ep10)
- “‘We grow to be what we were always afraid to become,’ right?” (S1, Ep10)
- “‘In order for others to live in happiness, someone must suffer.’ All the locals know this. And their indifference makes me feel even worse.” (S1, Ep10)
- “I wanted to feel something. And I succeeded.” (S1, Ep10)
- “You get me. I knew it instantly. You’re the same as me: You’re pretending. You don’t feel anything either, you’re faking it.” (S1, Ep10)
- “I shouldn’t have hoped for you to take my side. I led myself into a trap. And now it’s over. I can’t hold it back anymore. I was sincere with you. I want you to know that.” (S1, Ep10 - Determinant)
- “I’m locked in here, powerless, unable to help, unable to protect. This is worse than death. Is this retribution for what I have done? It’s a sophisticated torture. Someday you will forget, but I will still be here.” (S2, Ep9)
- “I will always be there.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep9)
Trivia
- Boris wears a heavy ring and an expensive coat with fur lining.
- He has a charming smile, and his voice is soft and gentle, but at the same time clear and insinuating.
- He has a very good memory.
- Depending on your choices, in S1, Ep6 Boris might give Lane a self-made gift in honor of their friendship: Beryl, an necklace made of stones that had a soft green tint.
- He and his grandfather are physically similar, but Boris's features seem gentler and warmer.
- Boris is perceptive; he soon realizes that Lane is not part of the squad, as she doesn’t have a soldier’s stance, and her movements are too light and hesitant.
- Drinks served at his house:
- Flavored drink (S1, Ep5): mixture of tea and berry compote.
- Tea with tincture (S1, Ep6): He has been drinking this tea since childhood. It’s his family’s traditional recipe. The tincture of nuts and herbs is kept in the basement for some time, and then a few drops are added to the drink. The tincture is bitter and too sweet at the same time. For Boris, it’s perfect for winter.
- Boris doesn’t value human life but he clings to Lane’s still if you kiss him in S1, Ep10.
- He was a man of pure mind, but there was a shadow in his thoughts.
- According to the author, Boris has great slow dance moves.[1]
Romance path
Note: Since it is only possible to kiss Boris if you - in addition to having a close enough relationship with him - unlock the path of compassion, we also have listed below all the choices necessary to awaken a feeling of compassion in your main character. Remember that for this to happen you must also have chosen men or men and women on your gender preference settings.
Be aware that, although the kiss with Boris can be unlocked with 5 of his 6 previous points (and if you are on the Path of Unlocked Compassion), the The Kiss of Death achievement only unlocks if you have the absolute maximum points with him, so make sure you choose all the options below if you want to achieve this (it can only be unlocked once per account - and not once per slot/playthrough).
Season 1:
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Ep 4 · Anamnesis
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Ep 5 · Status Quo
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Ep 6 · Down The Rabbit Hole
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Ep 7 · Where The Wind Is Blowing From
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Ep 8 · The City Shed Red Tears
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Ep 9 · The Path Of False Suns
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Ep 10 · A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
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Season 2:
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Ep 1 · The First Consequences
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Ep 3 · I Know Who You Are
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Ep 5 · A Vessel For Evil
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Ep 9 · The Tree Of Pain
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Possible endings
⚠️SPOILER ALERT⚠️
In S1, Ep10 Boris dies anyway, but in four different ways depending on your choices throughout the story.
- If you have a good relationship with Boris: He gives Lane a knife and asks her to kill him while he's still human. And you are able to choose between three or two of the options below:
- Do what he asks and kill him;
- Unable to do what he asks, so Boris ends up killing himself;
- Kiss Boris and then kill him (Note: You only see this option if you chose men or men and women on your gender preference settings, unlocked the path of compassion, and have a close enough relationship with Boris. Look at the romance path to find out how to achieve this. This choice will make the MC talk to Boris in her mind, but you can stop this in S2, Ep9.)
- If you don't have a good relationship with Boris: He tries to kill Lane, but Dmitry saves her by shooting and killing Boris.
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