LCE E.G.O:: Ardor Blossom Star - Faust
Subject's engagement threat level: moderately high. However, considering its self-destructive nature under specific circumstances... Ardor Blossom Moth final designation: WAW-5.
| HP | 66.0 + (2.28*lvl) |
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| Trigger | Dialogue |
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| Identity Acquisition | Subject's engagement threat level: moderately high. However, considering its self-destructive nature under specific circumstances... Ardor Blossom Moth final designation: WAW-5. |
| Morning Greeting | The following tasks must be completed this morning: Distortion progression rate check, Peccatula population inspection, and Abnormality containment work. There is much to be done today. |
| Afternoon Greeting | The After Team of the Clearance department has captured a new Abnormality, which is currently en route to this facility. It may be best that we replace today's allotted lunchtime with... research time for the new Abnormality. |
| Evening Greeting | Yi Sang. Your passion is admirable, but delayed bedtime may adversely affect the efficacy of your research contributions. LCE promotes the timely departure of its employees— ... Well, I don't suppose mere words will make him budge. <color=#d4e1e8>J-just a moment, I implore you to leave the lights on for now. There is still much—</color> |
| Chatter #1 | Mm. If merit were to be the sole criterion by which one's aptitude for the LCE Chief researcher position may be measured, then that role would have rightly gone to Faust. Yet... that is simply not my place to be as I am now. |
| Chatter #2 | Unless one is a genius of Faust's caliber, one mustn't approach Distortions and Abnormalities equipped with only basic statistics and theories. The other ingredients include intuition to be able to identify and read the trends, passion for the academics, and... some luck. |
| Chatter #3 | LCE extracts Enkephalin in PE-Box forms and even employs a former L Corp. branch researcher... It would be no hyperbole to say that LCE has, in every way that matters, succeeded Lobotomy Corporation. Though we are still quite busy playing catch-up, we will one day surpass them. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 1 | Given that wings were not originally a part of the human set of limbs, the very first attempts at flight with this E.G.O gear resulted in several... trials and errors. Using this experience as a lesson, perhaps it would be wise to raise the ceilings of the experiment sector somewhat. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 2 | Most researchers here at the LCE were enticed by the promise of new knowledge—like moths drawn to a flicker of flame. So was Faust. Perhaps that explains the assignment of this E.G.O. |
| Idle | ... If you have completed your observation, it is recommended that you turn off the device. |
| Uptying | Those enticed by the lapping flames will be incinerated without a trace. |
| Deployment | What kind of experiment is it, this time? |
| Stage Entry | Subject type identified. |
| Viewed in Battle | Keep your distance. This flame spreads far. |
| Commencing Attack | Proceeding with subject repression. |
| Enemy Stagger | Structural integrity collapse confirmed. |
| Staggered | Hngh... |
| Enemy Killed | Subject incinerated. |
| Death | This experiment... will be a failure... |
| Check Passed | Experiment success. As expected. |
| Check Failed | ... New variable identified. The hypothesis will have to be updated. |
| Victory Cry | Experiment complete. No progress from the preceding research data. Not a failure, but this can hardly be deemed a success. |
| Extra Conditions Fulfilled | E.G.O Synchronization rate normal. Subject behavior pattern extraction complete. Progressing to the next research seems viable at this level of success. |
| Defeat Wail | ... E.G.O:Ardor Blossom Star damage level at 70%. Experiment continuation is infeasible. ... Further preparation seems necessary before the continuation of this experiment. |
Flame Moth
Combat Start: at 80%+ missing HP, and at less than 30 <<((Combustion))Burn>>, gain up to 30 <<((Combustion))Burn>> (once per Encounter)
Turn End: gain 1 <<((AttackUp))Offense Level Up>> next turn for every 6 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 5)
On death, activate the following:
- Inflict 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on all enemies; inflict Burn on self between all enemies (max 3 per enemy)
- Gain 2 E.G.O resource for 2 least-owned E.G.O resources
If this unit died due to the A.B.S. Max Attunement 【Degraded Corrosion】 Skill, enhance the effect:
- Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on all enemies; inflict <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self between all enemies (max 5 per enemy)
- Gain 2 E.G.O resource for 2 least-owned E.G.O resources
- If this unit had 30+ Burn, apply 3 <<((AttackUp))Offense Level Up>> to 1 ally that gets Substituted in
Residual Heat
CRIMSON x 3
When 1 ally with the least SP inflicts <<((Combustion))Burn>> with a Base Attack Skill's On Hit effect, inflict 2 additional <<((Combustion))Burn>> (3 times max)
- If the target the ally is attacking has 30+ Burn, inflict +1 Burn Count instead (3 times max)
Ignition
2 - 10
[On Use] At 10+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, deal +10% damage
[On Use] Gain 7 <<((Combustion))Burn>> and +1 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
Ignition
2 - 10
[On Use] At 10+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, deal +10% damage
[On Use] Gain 7 <<((Combustion))Burn>> and +1 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[On Use] At 10+ (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target), Coin Power +1
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
Ignition
2 - 10
[On Use] At 10+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, deal +10% damage
[On Use] Gain 7 <<((Combustion))Burn>> and +1 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[On Use] At 10+ (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target), Coin Power +1
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
Ignition
2 - 10
[On Use] At 10+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, deal +10% damage
[On Use] Gain 7 <<((Combustion))Burn>> and +1 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[On Use] Coin Power +1 for every 10 (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target) (max 2)
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] At 10+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, inflict additional
[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
E.G.O - A.B.S Activation
2 - 14
[On Use] At 10+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, deal +10% damage
[On Use] Gain +4 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit without Cracking] Inflict 2 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
E.G.O - A.B.S Activation
2 - 14
[On Use] Deal +10% damage for every 10 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 20%)
[On Use] Gain +4 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[On Use] At 4+ (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target), Coin Power +1
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit without Cracking] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
E.G.O - A.B.S Activation
2 - 14
[On Use] Deal +10% damage for every 10 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 20%)
[On Use] Gain +4 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[On Use] At 4+ (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target), Coin Power +1
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit without Cracking] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
E.G.O - A.B.S Activation
2 - 14
[On Use] Deal +10% damage for every 10 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 20%)
[On Use] Gain +4 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[On Use] Coin Power +1 for every 4 (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target) (max 2)
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit without Cracking] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
[On Hit] If target has 15+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, inflict +2 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count on target
Drawn by Flame
4 - 16
[Combat Start] Gain 7 <<((Combustion))Burn>> and +1 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[Before Use] At 30+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, activate 'A.B.S Max Attunement 【Degraded Corrosion】’ instead
[On Use] Deal +7.5% damage for every 5 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 30%)
[On Use] At 10+ (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target), Base Power +1
[On Use] If this unit is missing 30%+ HP, Coin Power +1
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
Drawn by Flame
4 - 16
[Combat Start] Gain 7 <<((Combustion))Burn>> and +1 <<((Combustion))Burn>> Count
[Before Use] At 30+ <<((Combustion))Burn>>, activate 'A.B.S Max Attunement 【Degraded Corrosion】’ instead
[On Use] Deal +12.5% damage for every 5 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 50%)
[On Use] Base Power +1 for every 10 (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target) (max 2)
[On Use] If this unit is missing 30%+ HP, Coin Power +1 (max 2)
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
A.B.S Max Attunement 【Degraded Corrosion】
4 - 16
After using this Skill, dies.
- If HP drops to 1 while using this Skill, maintains HP at 1 for the duration of the Skill.
[On Use] Deal +7.5% damage for every 5 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 30%)
[On Use] At 10+ (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target), Base Power +1
[On Use] Coin Power +1 for every 30% missing HP on self (max 2)
[Before Attack] Atk Weight +1 for every 20% missing HP on self (max 2)
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit] Inflict 3 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit] Deal +10% damage for every 20% missing HP on self (max 30%)
A.B.S Max Attunement 【Degraded Corrosion】
4 - 16
After using this Skill, dies.
- If HP drops to 1 while using this Skill, maintains HP at 1 for the duration of the Skill.
[On Use] Deal +12.5% damage for every 5 <<((Combustion))Burn>> on self (max 50%)
[On Use] Base Power +1 for every 10 (<<((Combustion))Burn>> on self + <<((Combustion))Burn>> on target) (max 2)
[On Use] Coin Power +1 for every 30% missing HP on self (max 3)
[Before Attack] Atk Weight +1 for every 20% missing HP on self (max 4)
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit] Inflict 4 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit] Inflict 4 <<((Combustion))Burn>>
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+4
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<<((SuperCoin))Unbreakable Coin>>
[On Hit] Deal +10% damage for every 20% missing HP on self (max 30%)
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
…….
A hallway within the LCE.
The child who's been analyzing the amassed data suddenly senses two sets of eyes intensely focused on her back. This was unusual.
She briefly turned around and realized that the source of the intense gazing was their new junior researcher, who'd joined just yesterday.
What could possibly be the reason for this staring, she wondered. Especially when he was already with another senior researcher.
She could not imagine why, until the pair began talking.
Huh, I thought all E.G.O gear worn by the LCE looked ridiculous, but...
... the one she's wearing looks pretty clean. It almost looks workshop-made.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Perhaps you found the E.G.O gears of the LCE odd, for unlike the gears of Lobotomy Corporation, various inhuman features such as tails or scales may sprout on their users.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Yet... hold not so much envy in your heart for her gear, for many failed to find it within themselves to don it.
Whaat! But that E.G.O gear looks so cool!
이상 : LCE Research Team
... For it may go... 'boom'.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Shall it be during battle, or during study, one cannot say. Perhaps it may erupt... even now.
W-wait, then...
The child, unable to bear this any longer, paused and turned around.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Please refrain from sharing rumors of ambiguous sources to new hires, Yi Sang.
... C'mon, were you trying to prank me again?
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
I had wondered for what cause you could possibly have for bringing someone else along... But it does not seem to have been for any productive purpose.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Ha ha...
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Well. He did not lie, to be precise. It is indeed true that this E.G.O gear is prone to reactions of explosive nature.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Yet, the safety trials have already been completed regarding such risks. There is no reason to fear.
Ugh, I don't know. I don't think I'd ever feel safe if I had to wear that.
Isn't it too risky?
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
... Most subjects of study here at LCE are fraught with risks of unknown natures. One cannot hope to accomplish anything should they flee before high-risk research projects.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Researchers must endeavor to be able to explain the fundamentals of their operations, and thus face what dangers may lie ahead to establish conclusions.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
You would do well to remember that, if your aim is to accomplish anything here at the LCE through research.
... That's true. Whatever you guys are dealing with here at the LCE, the Abnormalities, the Distortions are... I simply haven't seen or heard of anything like them anywhere else.
I... I'll remember that.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Be not so harsh on him, for it has been but two days since his onboarding.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Yi Sang, perhaps you should adjust your attunement level with that E.G.O.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Ahm. It may be that, in the process of welcoming a promising junior researcher, I have allowed my mischievousness to get out of hand.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Yes. Well. Then I will excuse myself.
She must have had nothing more to say.
Because she whipped around and began walking away, as though her business here was concluded. But the researcher stopped her in her steps.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Ah. Are you... bound for the Peccatula Laboratory, by any chance?
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Yes. I am to participate in a combat capacity test.
이상 : LCE Research Team
Then will you, perhaps, bring my junior with you for a field trip? He is yet to be assigned a task, and I find him ill prepared to join me for an Abnormality management work.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Very well.
It's unusual for researchers of most companies to be involved in any degree of combat...
This seemed to have piqued the junior researcher's interest.
Woah... combat tests?
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Yes. It guarantees results, should it succeed. Repression Work efficiency. Abnormality or Distortion containment breach suppression efficiency. Not to mention the various additional data that can be procured from engaging them in combat.
But the junior researcher didn't have much time to ask his questions, as they arrived at the laboratory within minutes.
The child walked into the laboratory alone as the junior researcher watched through the glass window.
The Peccatula in there surrounded the child as though they were drawn by something.
Y-you're gonna be okay, right?
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
No variables of any risk have been observed.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Raising attunement level. Resonating.
The child soared toward the ceiling, making some distance between herself and the gathering Peccatula.
This must've been made possible thanks to her assimilation rate—also known here as attunement rate.
Normally, this wouldn't have been possible even with a high attunement rate, but the LCE E.G.O were different.
Woah, wait. Winged E.G.Os can fly? I thought they were just for show?!
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Not necessarily. Most Winged E.G.O gears do not have flight capabilities.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Indeed, it is true that, as long as high attunement level can be maintained, it can utilize the source Abnormality's idiosyncrasies with greater flexibility compared to Lobotomy Corporation E.G.O.
By gaining a deep understanding of the Abnormality, and by maintaining, even for a brief moment, empathy for it...
... she was able to temporarily raise her attunement level by her own volition.
Perhaps, in a way, it is closer to the usage of actual E.G.O rather than E.G.O gears of Lobotomy Corporation.
I see. So I should try my best to raise my attunement levels.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Maybe so, but over-investment is discouraged.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Deeper studies and obsession may cause the wearer to be consumed by the E.G.O.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Like so.
The child's moves began to grow increasingly flashy as she burns the Peccatula away one by one.
Spreading embers everywhere... just like the Abnormality, Ardor Blossom Moth.
That's when a sudden crackling noise echoed through the laboratory.
It wasn't anything special, considering that the entire chamber was practically on fire...
... but the junior researcher couldn't help but flinch out of fear, given what the senior researcher from earlier had told him.
A-are you about to blow?
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Were I to raise the attunement level further, yes. I would explode.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
But I don't intend to, of course. There is still much that must be studied.
Just as that bizarre heat began to coalesce around her, the child closed her eyes as though she was emptying her thoughts. And...
... the flames were extinguished. The burning wings, the fire that had traced the path of her weapon... all gone.
Just as the experiment was over, the researcher ran up to the child, mesmerized.
That was awesome. Crazy how you could so freely control your attunement to the E.G.O just like that.
Think I can be a researcher like you, Ms. Faust?
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
It is inadvisable to do so, however. Though it may appear as though the attunement levels were freely controlled...
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
... not even Faust may be free from the effects of corrosion.
It was indeed the child's natural disposition to welcome risks in pursuit of knowledge.
However, this child here is more extreme than others, given that she is affected by the E.G.O.
That is why this child does not wish...
... for this junior researcher to walk the same path as she does.
파우스트 : LCE Research Team
Always exercise utmost caution when raising attunement levels. Especially when you are in the source Abnormality's immediate presence.
Watching the researcher nod vigorously, the child began cleaning up the testing chamber.
So she failed to notice a look of ominous passion in the researcher's eyes.
E.G.O. And attunement to the Abnormality.
Failing to see the misfortune that the burning embers of his passion will one day spark.