Story Reader / Interlude / Under a Pale Moon / Story
Beep, beep, beep-beep!
It's... somewhere near... Remember the teachings from tactics class... First, analyze the geography, and if the rescue target is an adult male, walk a sloped path according to the size ratio...
Continue crawling...
...Ugh... agh...
Don't panic, medic's here.
Where are your wounds? And your pain scale?
Medic? Haven't they all retreated?
Please answer my question.
L-left rib...
Augh—ah...
Treatment's done—
It's pointless, medic. The ground forces have all retreated, and when the Corrupted move in here, no one's going to live.
It's an honor to have met you in my last moments, but... please just run, you'll save more people if you live longer...
...
Please don't forget to apply direct pressure to the wound for the next thirty seconds.
Liv turns silently and climbs toward the next wounded soldier.
(This girl...)
Dammit...
This world is, too cruel...
...
After a while, the Construct squads finally arrive at the battlefield.
Push forward!
Wait, isn't this area already abandoned? Why are there so many life signals?
Reporting to HQ, we've found...
1 heavily wounded medic, and... 35 treated soldiers...
...
They were all... treated by this one medic?
Quick... We have to save her.
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...
Her vitals are stable now. The temporary consciousness container is also active. Wake her.
Liv, can you hear me?
...
In order to save you, we'll need to modify you into a Construct.
We need your consent. Based on data I collected from your cognitive analysis—
...Why save me?
...
(This child... is...)
It's simple—
The researcher speaks up as if Liv is having trouble hearing.
Because we... Humanity needs you.
Is that so...
Yes, you deserve to live more than so many people. That's it. Any other questions?
...It's okay. I accept.
Very well.
Construct Model: BPN-08?Memory: Liv?Beginning modification.
Knock... knock... knock...
A... soldier?
Hello, ma'am. Pardon me, but is this Liv's home?
...Yes, but... Dear, get over here...
What is it?
I think it's about Liv...
...
The battle's over. What's a soldier doing here...
Is it a... death notification...?
No, ma'am. Liv was seriously wounded in battle and was in critical condition... but she is making a stable recovery.
Critical condition...
The man says solemnly, rubbing his head.
During the battle, Miss Liv saved dozens of lives on her own—
Therefore, she has been awarded a first-class military accolade and has been promoted to lieutenant. She's a crowning achievement in the next generation of soldiers from leaders of the medical research center.
Here's a picture and letter your daughter sent you.
Father, what's a first-class accolade?
It's... the greatest honor.
Think I'll have a chance to earn a first-class military accolade like Liv?
Only if you join the military...
...
The man opens the letter, revealing a picture attached to it.
In the photo, Liv is wearing a military uniform and a "Star of Life" medal on her lapel, looking gorgeous and heroic.
...
She's so pretty...
Liv was jealous of my dress, so I gave it to her... Now, it's my turn to be jealous...
The scene in the doorway draws a crowd.
Congratulations, sir!
You're child is truly remarkable!
...
The man nods awkwardly.
How did you raise such an outstanding daughter?
We...
Shh...
...
Go on your way now.
...
The family opens Liv's handwritten letter, and her brother reads it out loud for everyone.
Hearing this, Liv's foster mom covers her mouth with her back to the children, hiding her expression.
...
Mother, Father, I brought honor to our family. I hope you're proud of me.
Sis, thank you for the dress. Too bad I didn't have too many opportunities to wear it in the military...
But I'll always keep it safe in my dresser and cherish it.
Brother, my time in the med corps has taught me the importance of technical support from the medical research center—
Advancement in technology have saved more people than we have. Father's work really is important. I hope you learn a lot from him.
I have a new home now. I won't be able to come back and live with you all anymore.
But for the days ahead, I will still protect you and everyone on the battlefield.
Love, Construct Liv
