I’m Rudy, Rudy Ashleigh. I just recently became a hunter.
Through a strange series of events, I’ve been travelling the Algol Star System, and and got involved in a freak accident.

Before I knew it, I left Motavia and ended up going all the way to Dezolis. I met strange people there, and got stuck battling against super tough monsters.

First there’s Thray, the sorcerer.
He’s always nagging me and is kind of a jerk, but he is a master of ancient magic — and incredibly powerful. Heh, even though it pains me to admit it.

So, through pure chance, I’m on some epic adventure now, but I know it’ll be OK because I’ve got great friends by my side who I can count on.

Hey twerp, keep that up and I won’t save you anymore.

Next up is Forren, an android.
He’s great to have around during battle, but I never know what he’s thinking—he’s kind of weird. Honestly, even now I can’t tell what kind of personality he has.

Rudy, you should not worry too much over minor details. It can have a negative effect on your mental health.

And lastly, there’s Fal.
Outwardly, she looks a little different from most people. But she always glows, and her smile never fades. She lights up the room.

Huh? Are you calling my ears long? Hehehe, it’s ok. They make me look cute!

The four of us just used the Aeroprism to guide us to next destination: Ryucross. We’ve just arrived at the spaceport.

Ryucross is far away in space, and we don’t know what awaits us there. Just to be on the safe side, Forren is performing a full inspection and maintenance of the spaceship Landale.

In the meantime, while Forren is working on the ship, the rest of us have decided to take a little break.

In the far distance, the sun is starting to sink below the horizon. The refractions of light make it look as if the sun were being crushed and flattened, rubbery and distorted.
I used to see this kind of sunset all the time when I lived in the town Tiria. When I stare closely at it, it’s as if I start remembering something. A distant memory… What is this feeling?

Rudy! Rudy!

Ahh, Fal.

Ooh, wow!! I’ve never seen the sun being crushed like that before! It’s so pretty..! But why is it so squished? Tell me, Rudy!

Ah…

Hahahah, Rudy wouldn’t know why.

So do you know, Thray?

Of course.

Tell me, tell me!

Umm, ah. Ahem. What we we’re seeing here is a kind of mirage. As big as Motavia is, this is the only place on the whole planet where you can witness this phenomena. But for the people who live in this area, it probably just seems like a normal everyday occurrence.

Oh.. so the sun isn’t really being squished, then.

Of course not! If the sun got squished, we’d all die!

Whatcha think, Rudy? Bet ya didn’t know.

Ehh… I guess not.

What’s the matter, Rudy? Normally you’d give me some smartass comment, like “Pshh you only know that because of Lutz” or what have you.

Rudy, what’s wrong? That’s not like you!

It’s just, when I see this sunset, I feel like I’m on the verge of remembering something.

Something? Like what?

I’m not sure. But, awhile ago there used to be a town here called Tiria. Maybe it’s because I used to live there.

Ahh… So then, sounds like you’ve got some psychological damage from your past. You know, what they call “childhood trauma”.
Something bad must have happened that made your subconscious mind seal away your own memory.

I kinda doubt that.

Right then, I’ll take a look for you. Probing memories is a piece of cake for me. I bet I’m way better than any of the counselors around here!

No way! You think I’d let the a guy like you look around inside my head!?

Excuse me? I’ve only got good intentions here!

Your good intentions and bad intentions are one and the same!

Heh! Why you little–
Now listen up. We’re about to go to Ryucross here, and if you’re there having a mental breakdown you’ll just slow us all down

What!?

Um… you two….

Oh, I get it. You’re just scared I’ll see something embarrassing!

N-no I’m not! I just…

Ha! Judging by your nervous reaction, I’d say I hit the bullseye!

Say what!? Why do you have to be such an ass!

Guys!

Jeez… These two really are the best of friends.
After awhile, though, Rudy decided to let go ahead and let Thray take a look into his memoriesl.

Thray, are you sure this is okay?

What? Still doubting me?

I guess so. But hey, the ability to look into a persons memories is really Lutz’s power, isn’t it? If it’s not your powers, then I feel a little better about this.

Hm. Heheheh… Actually, Lutz couldn’t use this skill.

Huh? Agh! Hold on a second!

Too late!

THRAY!
God damn it… I’m losing… consciousness…
Aah….. Oh, I remember now….
I was watching that same kind of sunset on that day three years ago… And then… I met that her…. That girl…

Sorry! Comin’ through! Heheh… that was so easy. Not to mention that girl’s purse was friggin’ loaded.
That brings today’s total to…. one… two.. three…. Three, huh? That’s a pretty decent amount for not being that much. …
Huh, who’s there?!

Hahhh… I’ve finally got you.

Oh, a girl? Phew.
You gave me a scare.

What do you mean, “phew”?! You stole my purse!

What? You don’t have any proof.

What proof do I need, you’re holding it in your hand right now!!

Er…. so what if I am?? Don’t you know who you’re dealing with? Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of Tiria’s Rudy the Great!

No.

Huh?

So I’d like my purse back.

If you want it back that badly, you’re gonna have to catch me first!!

I won’t let you get away!

She’ll never catch me now that I’ve made it this far.

But wow, even though that girl was wearing a hood, she had a really pretty face.
She’s totally my type.

No, thanks. Say what?

Y.. you’re that girl from before! How did you..?

What’s with all this “that girl” stuff? Cut that out. My name is Nei, thank you very much.

Oh? So you’re called Nei, huh? That’s a strange name. Oh yeah! My name’s Rudy. Rudy Ashleigh.

I didn’t ask you for your name, now did I?

Heh, ouch. But hey, girl — er, I mean, Nei, right? You’re the first person who’s been able to keep up with me.

Is that so. Whatever, just hurry up and giv–

Get down!

Huh? Ahhhhhh!
What the?
What’s this giant scythe — a Grass Assassin??
Why is there a bio-monster this close to a town?? It’s coming towards us!

Run, hurry!

What are you saying? Even as a joke, you think I’d high-tail it and leave a girl behind?

Ugh, you’re just going to get in the way!

What?!

Ahhh!

[exasperated sigh]

I just let my guard down for a second… All right, here I come!

Hey, wait! …
(Is he gunna be okay?)

All right… if I could just cut off both its arms…!
Okay! Now for the other arm!

Shit! My knife! Ahh!
This is gonna be hard without a weapon… Ahh!

Ahhh! Shit, I’m done for…!

I can’t watch this anymore.

Huh?

HAH!

That’s a claw! And a beam claw, at that!
Awesome!

What a relief, I’m glad you weren’t hurt.

You’re so cool!

Hehehe.
So then… May I have my purse b ack now?

Huh? Oh… yeah, sure.

All right then.
Goodbye!

Ah… wait!

Huh?

Even though I stole your purse, you still saved my life.
I guess you could say… Well, I owe you one.

It’s fine, don’t worry about it.

But still, that doesnt’ change the fact that you saved my life.

You’ve sure got a strong sense of duty… for a pick-pocket.

Erm… sure, so I pick pockets, and even rob warehouses… but-!

You rob warehouses, too??
Absolutely insane…

Oh.. um.. yeah.. well..
Anyway!
I plan to return the favor in full. And I mean it.
Even though you may not believe me…

Wow… You’re surprisingly honest…

Eh… what?

Hm….
Your eyes look so sincere.
Maybe you’re not lying, after all.

Of course I’m not!

[laughs]

Sorry, sorry.

So, just what exactly are you gonna do for me in return?

Hmmm.. well, you’re a traveler, right? So either you’re searching for something, or maybe searching for someone.

How can you tell?

Hm.. well, these are harsh times, so it’s not exactly like you’d just be out sight-seeing.

You’re pretty sharp.

Yes, that’s right. I’m searching for a certain place.

A place?

Yes. It’s a dome that was built sometime in the 9th century.

A dome?

Yeah… It’s supposedly near this area. I traveled from far to get here.

So, you don’t know exactly where it is.

Right..

In that case, come with me.

Huh?

I have plans to meet up with an old man who’s an Information Monger. He would probably know where the dome is, I think.

Information monger?

Yeah, the old man has lived in this area since forever. Come on, let’s go. I’ll introduce you.

Hmm? What’s with that face? Are you doubting me?

I gave you back your purse already, didn’t I??

Oh no, it’s not that.
I was just thinking to myself, “What a life saver!”
Thank you, Rudy. I’d be happy to accept your help.
The truth is, I’m unfamiliar with this area… I was feeling hopeless.

Oh… really?Well, then leave it to me!
It’s nice to meet you, Nei.

Nice to meet you too, Rudy.

So Rudy, ever since the orphanage closed down, you’ve been on your own?

Yeah. After that, me and the other orphans stuck together. Before long, we were robbing warehouses and picking pockets.

Ah, so that’s how it is. But you know, Rudy, whatever the reason, it’s never okay to steal from others. If your mother or father were alive, I think they would definitely say the same thing.

Parents, huh. I can’t even remember their faces. I have no feelings for them. What about you, Nei? Where did you come from?

Huh? … M-me? Umm… Before coming to the toiwn here, I had been working in Aiedo as a hunter.

No, not that. Where did you used to live?

Oh… Um… It’s waaaay far… to the east. You’ve probably never heard of it.

Hmm? Oh, okay. Hey, can I ask you something?

Oh sure, what is it?

About that beam claw.

Er… Oh, this? I got this in Aiedo.

Oh? You can really get such cool stuff over there?!

It was by chance only! I think I just got really lucky.

Oh, wait your left hand has one, too?

Huh? Oh, yeah! But it broke a little while ago…

But wasn’t it high-quality?

It’s OK, I do fine with just one anyway.

Ah… yeah I guess so. With your skill level, I’m sure one claw is omre than enough.

Yup!

Hey! Why don’t you try taking off your hood? It’s already dark out, the air feels nice.

Huh?
(What do I say?)

Don’t you think agree?

Oh… Ah-CHOO!

Are you OK?

It’s my allergies! That’s why I have to wear a hood whenever I’m outside.

Oh, for real?

Mhm.

Hm… Ah, there it is!

What’s that?

The ruins that I always visit. I promised the Old Man information monger that I’d meet up with him here tomorrow morning. For now, why don’t we rest here for the night.

Ahhhhhhhh!

Nei!
Hang in there, Nei!

I’m sorry, Eusis… I don’t think I’m going to make it…
It’s been fun…
…even if it it was only a for short while…
…since I’ve been together with you…
…Eusis…

What are you saying?
We’re still going to be together.
Together forever!
So, please…!

Hehe… I’m so happy… Oh? That’s strange… Even though I’m happy, tears are coming out…

Nei!

Eusis…

I…

…Eusis, I lov….

Wait, Nei!

NEI!

NEIIIIIIII!!!

Dome….
Go to the dome…

[panting]
That dream again…
It feels lke every single night I have the same dream. Just what does it mean?

[gasp]
That sound… something is moving…
… and it’s coming this way!
Oh no!
Rudy! Wake up, Rudy!

Huh?
It’s still early…

Stop being sleepy!
Tell me, what did this place used to be in the past?

Huh…?
Why all the sudden…?
Um… I’m pretty sure I heard that a looong time ago this place used to be some kind of factory.

It’s coming!
Rudy, follow me!

What!? What’s wrong?
Hey–! You don’t have to pull so hard!
Ahh!! What is that? What the hell is going on!?

There’s no time to talk! We have to run!
Where’s the exit!?

We have to go back to the room we just came from.
But it’s blocked off now.

Any other exits?

Ehm… Oh, I know! There is another one.
This way, follow me!

This door?

Yeah!
…It’s no good, Nei! It’s locked!

I’ve got it.
Rudy, step back for a sec.
I’ll break the lock with my claw.

Okay.

I’ll set it to max power…

Ahhh!
Nei, it found us!
Hurry! Hurry!

I know!
Nnnghhh!!!

You did it!

Rudy! Hurry, let’s get out!

Yeah!
–Ahh!!

Rudy, stop looking behind you!
Just run as fast as you can!!

Okay!
Ahh!! Shit!

We should be fine now that we ran this far, right?

Yeah, I think so.
But that was a close one. Why was a robot th…

Huh…?
Nei?

Mm?
What’s wrong, Rudy?

Nei…
….your ears….
What are those ears…

Huh?
[gasps]
My hood…!

Nei…
You….

So… I guess you saw my ears…

You…
Just what are you…?

Rudy…
Will you hear me out?

What are you…!

Please, Rudy!

Okay…

It’s already been about two years since then… I was found in the desert near Aiedo… A caravan saw me and rescued me.
Why had I collapsed in such a place?
Where was I born?
How did I get here?
I honestly couldn’t remember any of it.

Huh…?
Why all the sudden…?
Um… I’m pretty sure I heard that a looong time ago this place used to be some kind of factory.

So… I guess you saw my ears…

Amnesia…

Yeah… But then, eventually, I was able to remember some little things here and there…
…Like my name…
…And the unsettling memory that hautns my dreams every night…
…And a shiny, silver done…

A silver dome?
So that’s why you’re looking for that dome?

Yeah…
If I go there, I feel like I’ll understand more. That’s the feeling that I get.
But it’s not like I havwe any other leads, though.

Nei…

I have no idea why my ears are so different from everyone else…
Because of these ears, I…

Nei…

Everytime people see my ears, there’s always a huge uproar!
People tell me, “you’re a monster!”

That’s not true!

I…want to find out…
Who am I?
What am I…?
Please, Rudy… If you know, please tell me!
Just who the hell am I?

Nei, don’t cry!
Cheer up! I’m sure you’ll find out… one day you will find out the answer to who you are!

Rudy… thank you.
But…. This is good bye!

Huh?
Hey! Hey, wait!

No…. If you stay with me, I’m sure I’ll only be a burden…

Burden? That’s not true!

Rudy…

I… I don’t care what you say. I’m coming with you, Nei!
You still don’t know where the dome is, right?
And besides… I still owe you for saving my life.

Rudy, I…

Heh!
Plus you’re going to miss me — Rudy the Great!

So… I guess you saw my ears…

Amnesia…

So… I guess you saw my ears…

Amnesia…

Hey? Is someone there?

Oh, is that the Old Man?
Old Man Roy!

Rudy, is that you?
Say, why are ya all the way over here?
Wasn’t the plan to meet up in the usual spot in the ruins?

Well, about that…
I don’t know why, but like, the computer system or something started to attack us. We were nearly killed!

Huh?
What are you on about?
Ya sure ya weren’t dreamin’ it?

It’s true!

If yer tryin’ to fool me, it won’t work! I ain’t senile yet!
Huh?
Who’s that over there?

Huh? Oh, Ahh.. Her name is Nei.

Ohh? Where did you come from? I’ve lived a long time, but I’ve never seen someone with such long ears before.

Ah… um… I…
…I have no idea who or what I am.

Hmm… I see…

What do you think? Did you understand everything, Gramps?

Well, I get the gist of it.

So, Gramps, do you know about the silver dome then?

Hmm, heh. A dome, eh? Heh. Of course I know about it. But I ain’t tell’ ya for free, y’know?

Geh, you sure run a tight ship, old man.

[laughs]
Yer damn right I do.
I’m a merchant at heart, after all.

I have money, if that’s what you want. Please tell me about the dome.

Hm. The dome you’re looking for is most likely the one that’s over there. It’s not too far from my village, actually.
I can show you the way, if you’d like .

Really?

Yeah. Once we get to the village, I’ll give you a detailed map.
BUT… I shall receive proper compensation in exchange. Are you OK with that?

Yes. Please take me.

Okay then. We’ve reached a settlement. All right, shall we head to the village?

We’re finally here. No need to be shy, come on in.

Okay, comin’ in.

Thank you.

Wow, you’ve really cleaned up the place since last time, eh Gramps? The last time I came up here you could barely walk around.

Ah, yeah I moved most of my wares to the old storehouse

Oh yeah? I didn’t know you had a place like that.

I guess you could say that.
I mean, how can I help it with you and yer shady friends hangin’ around?
Oho, I mean, since you’ve made a career out of robbin’ warehouses.

Knock it off, Gramps! I haven’t done anything in this village.

Heh, d’ya think I believe that?
By the way, ya better not even think of doin’ anything stupid like stealin’ anything out of my store house, y’hear me?
I’ve got a hgue collection of ancient weapons that I dug up from the ruins and if ya so much as touch anythin’, I’ll nock yer lights out, kid!

Stop it, Gramps!

Oh and by the way…
Recently there’s been a rumor that a very skilled hunter named “Lyla” was hired just to catch ya, so I hear.

Say what!?

Well, “it’s time to pay the piper” as they say, right? I’d watch your back if I were you, hahaha.
Ah, there we go. Here it is.
Hey Nei, come over here. I’ll explain the map to you.

Okay.

Oh, me too.

You can stay out of it.

Aw, come on. What’s the big deal?

This is information I’m telling to Nei.
That is unless ya wanna pay up for it.

Agh, you old geezer!

Ah, i-it’s okay, Rudy…
Let’s look at it together, okay?
It’s okay, right, Grandfather?

Well, if you’re OK with it, then I don’t mind.
Ah.. This here is this village. And so, you leave here from the north gate, then keep going towards the north east — the landmark is this rocky mountain here. If you go past that, then you’ll see the dome. But, that place is rumored to be really dangerous. No one from the village dares to go near it.
[rips paper]
Here, take it.

You’re a life saver!

I’m glad it worked out!

Thanks to you, Rudy!

Now then, about payment…

Yes.

Well then, ths information is pretty pricey…!

Don’t overcharge her, Gramps!
That’s in poor spirit!

What can I say, I was born this way.

How much do you want? Hopefully I have enough…

Hm.. All right, I don’t need money.

Huh?

Eh? What’s with the sudden change of heart?

Only on one condition, though.
Instead of money, I’d like that left hand claw of yours.

I knew it. When it comes to rare items, you always gotta have it.

Heh. You betcha!

But this claw is broken.

Oh, that’s fine with me. In fact, it’s better if it’s broken. I can get to see how it works.
Additionally, maybe I could also have that ring around your neck?

What? My ring?

Gramps! You’re being greedy!

Oh? That so?

Um.. well, I’d love to give it to you, but this ring… It won’t come off no matter what I try.

Hah! No worries. I’m sure it’s nothin’ I can’t handle.

Huh?

Come, have a seat over here.

Oh, um. Yes.

Ah.. this is quite the piece of work!

I’ve tried countless times to remove it, but I could never get it to come off.

Well, it certainly is a tough little gadget. But, I’ll manage.

C’mon Gramps, are you sure this’ll work?

Heh. Yeah, more surefire than your lock-picking, anyway.

Oh give it a rest with that.

Sit still a moment.

Okay.

Oh!

Heh. Somehow I managed to get it off.

I feel like.. a great weight has been lifted off me!

That so? [chuckles]
That’s good to hear.
Well then, I’ll be taking this, then.

Yes! Grandfather… Thank you so much!

No need to thank me! You’ve already paid.
Oh, that reminds me. I still need to give you back your change, yeah? Wait here a sec.
…
After hearing the name “Nei”, I remembered.
Take this with you.

That’s… a claw!

It doesn’t look very new though.
What’s up with this old rusty claw?

Well you see.. long ago, this village was attacked by an army of monsters. A blue haired young man showed up and saved the village. It’s said that he entrusted this weapon to my ancestor for safe keeping. He said he was going to come back one day to retrieve it, however, never once did that young man return.

Ohhh

But.. why would you give something so important to me?

Because its name is “Nei Claw”. I hear its meant to be wielded by the one who bears its name.

Nei.. Claw…?

And besides, the rightful owner never did come back for it. It’s wasted on me, so I figure it’s better off in your possession.

But.. don’t claws usually come as a pair? There’s only one of these, though..

Who knows? It seems the young man only left one behind. As I understand it, it was Lutz, the legendary sorcerer, who created it.

Lutz? Rudy, do you know of him?

Uhh.. Lutz? Nope, never heard of him. Roy, who’s Lutz?

Good grief. Would it kill ya to read a damn book sometime?

Heh heh heh….

So about Lutz. He and the hero Alisa teamed up about two thousand years ago. Together they saved Algol from evil forces. Lutz is one of the legendary heroes. They said he had incredible psychic powers. He would even travel freely between the planets. He was also said to be immortal.

Huh?
What the hell?
Is that load of crap even true?

[laughs] I don’t believe it, either. I’m only telling you how the legend goes.

Is it really okay? Is it really okay to accept this claw?

I don’t mind. I told you it was your change, didn’t I? I mean your name is Nei afterall. There may just be some connection between you and the claw.

Thank you, Grandfather! I’ll treasure it!

Looks like you’ve got some good points too, eh Gramps?

Heh heh. Its an ancient family heirloom…
I couldn’t just sell it. So I finally got a good deal for it.

I should have figured.

Wow, how pretty!

Yeah, this is the village’s fountainhead. The water pulled from here support’s the life in the village.

This is such a nice place.

Yeah. But.. I wonder how much longer it’ll hold.

What do you mean?

The desert is spreading all around here. If the river gets swallowed up by the desert, and the water upstream stops flowing, the village will be finished.

Oh, I see.

Nei

What?

I hope that going to the dome helps you get back your memories.

Yeah! Thanks.
But.. I do feel a little scared.
What if I’m better off not remembering?

That won’t happen.

Yeah..

Nei….
But… I… don’t want to say this, but… um… if..
…hypothetically speaking…!
…if your memories don’t come back, what are you going to do?

Hm… Well, I’ve go tno other goals, so… I’d go back to being a hunter, and pick up clues as I go, I guess.

Really? In that case, could I…
I mean, if it’s OK with you, Nei..
…maybe I could come with–

[gasp]
What was that? Rudy, let’s go!

What happened?

Oh, no!

ROY!! Please let me through!

Gramps! Get ahold of yourself! C’mon!

Gramps!

Be careful… they.. the monsters, they were after your… ring…

Gramps, hang in there!

Hey… hey…!
Gramps… Gramps!!!

What the?

She’s not human!

Those ears!

Where did she come from?

…Nei!
Your hood!

What is she?
Is she come kind of monster!?

What’s wrong with you all??

It’s all because she came here!
This happened to Old Man Roy because of you!
You damn demon!
Get out of this village!

W-wait a second!

Goddamn demon!

Please, wait!!

What’s wrong with you?
Are you taking the monster’s side?!

Please, just hear me out!

Rudy, I’m sorry. All because of me…

Don’t worry about it. More importantly, let’s start heading towards the dome.

But, Rudy… What the villagers were saying was partially true. It’s my fault that Grandfather was…

That’s not true at all!

No, it’s without a doubt. Everywhere I go, bio-monsters appear! If what Grandfather said about it being the ring’s fault is correct, we’ll be attacked again! So Rudy, I think it’s better if you don’t have anything to do with me anymo—

What are you saying, Nei? Don’t say something so sad!

Rudy…

But… if it’s true that bio-monsters are going to come after you, it’d be better if we had weapons with us. Allright. Nei! I’ll be right back, just wait for a bit, okay?

?

I’m gonna go to Roy’s warehouse and see if I can find us some weapons.

Will you be okay? Wouldn’t it be really bad if the villagers saw you doing that?

I’ll be fine! Those guys could never catch me.

I understand. Well then, I’ll wait.

Yeah! I’ll be going. Don’t worry! I’ll definitely come back!

Be careful!

I’ll be right back! Don’t you go anywhere!

I understand. Well then, I’ll wait.

Rudy… I’m sorry.
I’m going to go alone after all…
I don’t want to cause pain to anymore people I know..

This is it… the silver dome!
There’s no doubt about it… this it the place!

Where’s the entrance?

[gasps]
It opened!
Here we go…

This place… I’ve seen it before…
This switch…

This leads to the inner chambers…

It seems I’ve come to a dead end somehow…
…Anyone?
Is anyone here? Anyone?
…What the? What… what is this??
Is this a person inside this capsule?
She looks just like me…!
This one too… and this one..! and that one…!
All of them look just like me!
What the hell… is this place!?

Ah, how good of you to come back,
NM-1153.

Who’s there?

I am Gene, the artificial intelligence overseer of the Bio-Dome. Have you forgotten?

Gene? Bio-Dome? I don’t understand..!

It seems that when you left here, the shock from seeing the outside world caused you to lose your memories.

My memories? So then, I’m…

You are NM-1153. Based on a sample of genetic information prior to the ‘Great Collapse’, I was able to complete you by cloning the damaged portions of DNA. You are the ultimate masterpiece of the NM-1000 Series.

I’m a…. clone?! So then, that means those capsules…. That can’t be!

They are your sisters.

No…!
[pants]

What is the matter?

I’m a… clone? I’m a clone? If you’re saying that you’re the one who created me, then tell me! Who’s clone am I? Who on earth am I? And what is that same dream that I have every single night?

Dream? You have dreams? What an interesting proclamation. I do not understand very well, but let us look into this. Place both of your hands on the board in front of the monitor to your left.

Here? Something is displaying on the monitor.

According to calculations, this is not supposed to occur. Somehow, through cloning it seems that the subconscious part of the original specimen is making itself known. * In the form of dreams, it has been displaying itself to you in bits and pieces.

I want to know! I want to know everything, not just bits and pieces!

Very well. To the extent which we can, let us reveal the information that is sealed away in your subconsciousness. *

Ehh.. Uwahhh!!

Humans…. I hate self-centered humans!

But you were once a part of me!

You are supposed to loathe humans!

No! That isn’t true at all… Sister, please… Please, stop doing this!

[panting]

Oh, I see.. You’ve been all alone this time?　
Well starting today, you’re not alone.
I’ll be your family.

Family?

That’s right.
That way, we will always be together.

[panting]

Nei!
Hang in there, Nei!

I’m sorry, Eusis…
It looks like.. I’m not gonna make it…
Please…. don’t ever let them make another monster like me…. Promise me…. Promise….

Aaaaaaiiiiiiiiie!
[pants]
……
How…. how could another monster like me be created?!
…He promised me!

It is my mission to perform Neitype research, as one of the surviving systems following the ‘Great Collapse’.
You were created as a step towards birthing a new race capable of surviving the harsh environment in the aftermath of the ‘Great Collapse’.

Birthing a new race…? You created me for a reason like that?

Certainly, that is one reason.. However, I had another purpose for creating you.

Another purpose?

That is correct. That is, to wipe out human beings, the lesser lifeforms, from existence on this planet.

Why?

You should understand that already from seeing what the outside world is like.
The destruction of the inferior species is only the natural choice by laws of nature.
I made a judgment based on their incapability to survive; the NM-1000 Series will be used as a step towards conservation.

I’m beginning to remember more and more.. I’m even certain that I’ve heard those same words two years ago..

That’s right, you were my ultimate masterpiece. To eliminate those archaic humans, to open the doors to a new stage in history led by a bright, shining new race – for those reasons, you were born.
…Hmm? What happened to the ring on your neck?

Ring?

It seems to have come off somehow. Not only does that ring transmit a detailed current status of your body, it also has a built-in resonance-wave device that attracts Bio-monsters.

…So it really was the ring! So then, the reason why monsters randomly appeared wherever I went was all because of that ring. All because of that ring, grandfather was killed!

Killed? Is there something wrong with that?
Your mission is to manipulate Bio-monsters and to cause the extinction of the human species. I have already made the appropriate preparations. I have successfully hacked into the main system’s arsenal of weapons.
Now then, under your command, go and wipe out the humans. Go out and create history as a new species, my daughter.

No, I won’t.

What is the matter? You are not supposed to be able to refuse my orders.

I could care less!
I…
I was better off not having any memories. Of course there were lots of horrible things about it, like not knowing why I looked different from everybody, but… I… to be born just for the purpose of killing humans… I just… I can’t do that.
I can’t kill Rudy, or any human.

Are you saying you will not obey my orders, no matter what?

No, I won’t!

Somehow, it appears that you are defective. You will be erased.

That… that looks just like me!

The Neitype research has already advanced to the next level.
The NM-2000 series surpasses the NM-1000 series in terms of both power and speed.
2011, it has become apparent that 1153 has gone insane.
Quickly dispense of her.

I understand, Mother.