Story Reader / Event Story / Elegy Of Nightmare / Story
The princess gradually grew older. Just as the witches blessed her, she grew into a beautiful, intelligent, and gentle girl.
On the day of her 15th birthday, the princess visited an ancient tower deep within the castle. It seemed as if she was guided by an incredible power. She climbed the tower and reached the room at the top.
In the middle of the room stood a spinning wheel that should've long since been burned by the king. A strange old woman was spinning with a spindle.
Hi, ma'am. What are you doing?
I'm spinning thread. Take a look. What do you think? Would a cute little girl such as yourself like to try?
The old lady tricked the naive princess, and put her hand on the spindle...
Perfect compatibility with the... copolymers... Success rate for the modification... very high.
...However, these subjects are in very poor health and have serious traumatic stress disorder.
Humanoid-hybrid Constructs are different from normal Constructs. The former is more effective in combat, but this seriously impacts the stability of their consciousness.
If the subject is modified while their consciousness is unstable, I'm afraid...
Then give them some time, especially "her."
It's not easy to find such a perfect test subject. We must ensure it goes well.
Talk with her again once she wakes up...
...You know what to say.
When I opened my eyes, I saw a ghastly white light.
You're awake.
A woman wearing a mask and a lab coat appeared before me. She gently put her hand on my forehead, and I could smell the soft aroma of her disinfectant.
...
Unable to speak, I could only reach out and grab the women's clothes.
This is the ARUs scientific research institution, "Niflheim". It now also functions as a care facility.
I'm... the doctor responsible for taking care of you.
Captain Pfaff rescued you. Don't you remember? Don't worry, you and your comrades are safe.
Everything is okay now. Get well soon.
...Where's my daddy?
I must have sounded hoarse and frightened... The white-clad woman's eyes showed a look of pity.
The armed forces have gone to search for survivors, but unfortunately, your father has not been found yet.
You're in rough shape. You'll need to take it easy for now.
...
Since then, I have been locked up in this "ward".
Painful groans and sad wails could be heard throughout the care facility each day, as if they were being tortured.
When I asked about the screams to the female doctor who came to check on me, she only says that the refugees who sustained burns are changing their dressings.
Does it really... hurt that bad?
...Constructs?
Correct. If you become a "Construct", you can get rid of your sick body, and you'll never ever get sick again. Also, you'll be a hundred times stronger than a regular person.
Once you complete all your missions assigned by the ARU, you can go anywhere you want.
And, of course, you can also go look for your father. After all... We haven't found his body yet. It's always good to have some hope.
...One more thing.
If you agree to become a Construct, I guarantee that the people of Soltvara will receive the best treatment. When the Punishing Virus is vanquished, the ARU will find a suitable place for them to live.
They'll have somewhere to start a new life, rather than be homeless.
Isn't this what your father would have wanted?
...Is this my "atonement?"
...
So? What is your decision?
I agree... to becoming a Construct.
