Hmm, hmm, I heard that you were taking a well-earned break, Daeva.

Don't worry, I don't want to overload you with more work!

I have a letter for you, Daeva. It is addressed to you personally.

I'd love to have been a fly on the wall, but I refrained.

Here it is.

I was asked to hand it to you in person, so open it quickly.
You're really here, Player.

Th... Thanks.

Oh. I've finally been able to tell you in person.

But something's not right. Not right at all.

I get the feeling you know all my secrets, Player... Hmm.
Ah. I like coming here when I've got time.

... Where people who have been through similar things get together? That's how it feels.

I already feel better from spending just a little time here.

Hey... Player.
Could you help me?

Before I met you, Player, I helped a Skurv friend who was in trouble.

I asked her if everything was okay. She then started to weep bitterly.

I wanted to comfort her but she couldn't speak. Her entire body was shaking.

Can you perhaps calm her down a bit?
Boohoohoo...

(She sobs quietly.)
Boohoohoo, I'm so sad...

My friend has disappeared.

Boohoo, my friend Muratan was the only person here who protected me, and now... he's suddenly disappeared.

If he'd gone on his travels he would have let me know before he went.

Boohoo, I'm so worried about my friend. He just disappeared. Boohoohoo, I'm feeling sick with worry...!

(She starts to cry again.)
A... a friend?

He always protected her, but now he's gone she's in danger?

It hurts me to see her cry.

By the way, you sure are something, Player.
You didn't just ignore her or look down on her.

You actively help those in need of protection, regardless of their faction or position.

Thank you for being so open-minded.

I also want to thank you on behalf of my Skurv friend...

You really are incredible, Player! Like 'this friend'.
Yes. I have a friend at Stella.

A true friend who helped me out when I was down on my luck.

I work at Stella for this 'friend', but... Hmm.

Player, shall we help her together?

If your friend was taken to another facility, there are bound to be records in the secretary's office.

Please check the Secretary's Document[pl:"Documents"] in the secretary's office and bring me the Access Register[pl:"Registers"]. Be careful. The documents are closely monitored.
Player, that didn't take long.

Did you find the Access Register?
Your friend's name is Muratan, right?

Muratan, Muratan... Mura... Ah! Here.

Hmmm... Sand Squall?

That's odd... As far as I know, there's no Gate of Satisfaction there...
Hmm... First we need to find the Temporary NK Unit in the Sand Squall.

We'll meet there, Player.

I'll double-check whether the content of the document is correct.
Player, I don't like it here at all.

I thought he might be being treated in a medical laboratory because he's sick, but...

What... What is this place?

Something dreadful seems to have happened here.
I... I'm scared.

I really doubt that this friend is here.

At least, I hope not.

Player... Let's turn back.
=========(((Unit Adversaria 1)))=========



※ As part of this clinical study, test subjects were given NK-VI with the aim of controlling the only adverse effect, a 'continuous thirst for use' that has to be regarded as a withdrawal symptom.


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● Primary Test Subjects (5): The Shulack 'Berakin' and Sapiens born in the Gate of Satisfaction
----- Identification numbers: No. 099 - 103

● NK-VI with altered [α] component: administration of Version A

-- No. 103: deceased
-- No. 099 - 102: cramp, high fever of uncertain origin

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● NK-VI with altered [β] component: administration of Version B

-- No. 099, 100: deceased
-- No. 101, 102: skin necrosis, severe pain

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● NK-VI with altered [Ω] component: administration of Version C

-- No. 101, 102: deceased


■■■■■All test subjects deceased: experiment failed■■■■■
=========(((Unit Adversaria 2)))=========



※ This clinical experiment is used to prepare for the project on ★NK-Ⅶ, the successor to NK-VI.


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● Secondary Test Subjects (10): The Mau 'Muratan' and Sapiens born in the Gate of Satisfaction
----- Identification numbers: No. 182 - 191

★NK-Ⅶ with enhanced [Ω] component: administration of Version A

-- No. 184 - 187: instantly deceased
-- No. 183, 188 - 191: blistering of the internal organs
-- No. 191, 192: loss of consciousness, subsequently deceased

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★NK-Ⅶ with reduced [Σ] component: administration of Version B

-- No. 188, 189: instantly deceased
-- No. 190: high fever, subsequently deceased
-- No. 183: severe pain
-- No. 183: xxxxxxx


■■■■■All test subjects deceased: experiment failed■■■■■
Argh... Oh... These... pains.

Urgh... Is... this... how it... all ends?... Urgh!

... These Stella types... never forgiven...

Bumbumsun... Danger...

(He doesn't seem to be breathing.)
No, no... I just can't believe this is happening.

That Muratan was brought here... and in pain...

No. It can't be true!

It's a lie!
Ha... Ha...

You're right, Player.

I have to pull myself together! We must find out how this came about.
Player. I'm going to find a friend of mine at Stella.

I want to ask him about Nakisix and the procedures in this laboratory.

He must know something about it.

In the meantime, could you take care of these unfortunate... creatures, Player?

We can't just leave them like this.

They also have the right to find peace.. Please, I beg you.
Firstly: Stella conducted experiments on live creatures to eliminate the undesirable effects of NK-VI.

Secondly: They also conducted experiments on the successor to Nakisix.

Thirdly: It was all kept secret.

That's how it looks, right? And that can't be all.

I bet they've also got something to do with Manut's disappearance.

The time has come to reveal Stella's secrets.

If that's how you see it too, please come with me to Stellusia.