角色故事•四(解鎖條件:角色等級80)
奇妙的小鎮科學狂人、無機生命,以及人偶少女環繞著她。他們分享下午茶、他們共同研究,他們時而聒噪,有時歡笑。
與他們第一次見面是什麼時候?她已記不清了,只記得是為了某個項目。她是被迫的——她很確信。她咀嚼著糕點,不慌不忙,參與這一切只為那值得令人付出時間去揣摩的模擬「星神」。
值得付出時間…但並不值得被迫社交。
「天才俱樂部?不關心。」
「很怪的直覺,那名叫『黑塔』的傢伙和我有點像。我是說…更深層次一點的地方,有點像。」
她確信自己不會再犯錯。因為不再信任,便不再會被辜負,同樣…不會辜負任何人。
「生命」的本質是什麼…「生命」的終點在哪裡?
答案真的存在嗎?
她寡淡而沉默的面龐上沒有表露出絲毫情緒。然而,她的髮絲蒸騰著翻滾煮熱的香氣,她的眼眶微微發紅——她在享受這一切。
宇宙紛雜都是干擾。唯有「星神」二字,可令她怦然心動。
多麼有趣。
於「溫床」上,那「電飯煲」孕育的「生命」恰好出鍋,創造生命的手法恰似神跡。
多麼浪漫。
她比誰都知道研究「星神」要付出的代價…可她不在乎,她知道!她甚至可以——成為……?!
時間正好——「項目」的更新又要開啟了。
她轉身離去。
少女不曾知曉,無論過了多久,外婆的目光一直透過屏幕注視著她,日日皆然。
「阿阮…我的阿阮。再見面時,不知會是……」
Character Story: Part IV
• Unlocked at Character Level 80
She is surrounded by an eccentric science fanatic from a small town, an inorganic lifeform, and a puppet girl. They indulge in afternoon tea and collaborate in research. They squabble loudly and giggle from time to time.
When did she first meet them? She can't remember, only that it was for a project. She was forced to be there — that, she is certain. With leisure, she munches on the cake. She became a part of this solely for the sake of simulated "Aeons," which are worth her time and efforts.
They are worth her time... but not worth being forced to socialize.
"Genius Society? I do not care."
"This is a strange, instinctive feeling. That one named 'Herta' is rather similar to me. I mean... similar on a deeper level."
She is certain that she won't make another mistake. It's because she no longer trusted anyone, so she won't be let down again, and... she won't let anyone else down again.
What is the fundamental essence of "life"... Where does "life" end?
Do the answers really exist?
Not a trace of emotion can be discerned on her emotionless and silent face. Yet, her hair is roiling with the heat of boiling and steaming, and the rims of her eyes are slightly red — she is enjoying this.
Only the word "Aeon" can stir her heart. Everything else in the universe is a mere distraction.
How interesting.
On the "incubator," a "life" nurtured by the "rice cooker" popped out in perfection. The method with which life is created is miraculous.
How romantic.
She knows better than anyone the price one has to pay to study Aeons... but she does not care. She knows! She might even — become...!?
The time is just right — The update for the "project" is about to commence.
She turns around and leaves.
Unbeknownst to the girl, her grandmother has always been watching her through the monitor, day after day for countless years.
"A-Ruan... My A-Ruan. When we finally meet again, would it be...?"