Asker buried himself in his work, he grew cold to his family and payed them no mind. Edward became to fear the work his father was dedicating himself to. Then the day came where Asker experiment on the boy, running him through analysis and tests. One day, he overheard a conversation between with mother and father, Asker's true colors and intent was made clear. The boy was to become a weapon to enact his revenge against the Nasod Ruler.
Clear 5 dungeons within level range (excluding Ruben/Henir/Ereda)
Description
Asker returned after a several month's trip.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Asker pushed all the dusty books that were on top the desk off to the side. He then dug inside his bag to pull out more books and placed them on top of the desk.
Asker:(It was quite profitable this time. I might finally be able to find a clue this time.)
He pulled up his ragged sleeves that were worn out from many months of travel and started to quickly write down formulas with his pen.
Asker:(Kuhaha, yes... With this formula... No, this isn't it. This method will consume too much energy.)
Asker annoyingly crumpled up a piece of paper then threw it away. He flipped through his new books as he started to write down a different formula than before. Sound of someone knocking on the laboratory door was heard but it didn't seem like Asker had heard it.
Edward:I'm coming in, father...
Sound of a door opening was heard and Edward entered. The boy had grown a bit taller during the time Asker was away for many months.
Edward:... Father, mother was worried a lot.
Asker:...
Asker didn't answer.
Edward:... Nasod assembly assignment you gave me last time... I finished it perfectly, father. I even modified it a bit, will you have a look at it...?
Asker:... This isn't it. It won't be any different than the formula from before...
Asker murmured as he crumpled up another piece of paper and threw it on the ground.
Edward took out a small Nasod that he completed assembling and handed it to his father. But Asker only gave it a slight glance and didn't say anything else in particular.
Edward:How is it, father?
Asker:... Edward.
Asker who was writing busily raised his upper body as he called Edward's name.
Asker:Stop being so noisy and get out.
Edward:What...?
Edward got startled and asked back. Asker clicked his tongue as if he was annoyed then grabbed the Nasod Edward handed to him and threw it half-heartedly towards corner of the laboratory.
Asker:I said I'll take a look at it later so stop distracting me and get out.
Edward looked up blankly at Asker who had turned his gaze around to focus on his research. Edward answered weakly then made his way to exit the laboratory.
Edward:(What kind of research is he doing this time...?)
When a certain time period came, Asker tended to pack up and leave the house and didn't return for many months. Then when he came back, he stayed holed up in his laboratory and focused on his research for many days.
Edward:(Mother will be very sad.)
Edward was glad that lessons with his father had became looser, but his mind became uneasy whenever he thought about his mother who would be saddened and worried.
Edward:(I should tell this to mother as well...)
Edward headed to Grace's laboratory while struggling to think about how to comfort his mother.
Clear 5 dungeons within level range (excluding Ruben/Henir/Ereda)
Description
As time passed, Edward began to receive Asker's examinations.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Asker:Stay still.
Edward sat on a chair and waited for the result of something Asker injected into him with a syringe.
Edward:(Will something even change? I don't feel any different...)
Edward:Achoo!
Edward sneezed. Asker sighed as he wrote down something on the chart then held out a cup containing an unknown liquid towards Edward.
Asker started calling Edward to his laboratory to perform various tests on him.
He collected blood samples and even tested immunity levels using various syringes and drugs. The most terrifying experience for Edward was when he had to go inside the analyzer.
Edward:(It was really scary. Mechanical noises were way too loud...)
Edward frowned as he swallowed the drug Asker gave him. It was very bitter.
Edward:(Come to think of it, mother seemed a bit strange recently too...)
Grace also had been leaving her laboratory frequently.
It's been a while since she had tended to her flowers and plants, and at one time, she took Edward who was in middle of a test outside then got into a big fight with Asker.
Edward:(There are lot of days when mother isn't there even though I go to see her...)
Even Edward knew very well that the atmosphere in the house was a bit strange. But he didn't have any clue as to what was about to happen.
Edward:I'm here.
Edward headed to Grace's laboratory after finishing the test then carefully knocked on the door. But as Edward expected, Grace wasn't in her laboratory today as well.
Edward waited in front of the laboratory for a long time then finally turned around to head towards his room.
As Edward weakly moved his steps, he thought that it was bit lonely for some reason.
Clear 5 dungeons within level range (excluding Ruben/Henir/Ereda)
Description
As Edward walked around the villa in search of his mother, he came upon a glowing light seeping from his father's research lab.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Edward:(Where did mother go...?)
Edward frequently roamed around the mansion looking for any traces of Grace.
Edward:(Only place I haven't been to is father's laboratory...)
Edward headed to Asker's laboratory with a doubtful mind then saw a light seeping out from far away and hastily ran towards it.
Grace:Asker... are you seriously planning to go through with that plan?
Grace's voice was heard. Edward quickly hid himself and listened in on the two's conversation.
Asker:It must be done. You should know too darling.
Grace didn't say anything for a long time, then answered with a trembling voice.
Grace:... He's your child. He's our only son.
Grace:Aren't you his... father...?
Asker snorted when Grace's words ended.
Asker:Son? Child? Those mean nothing. That kid was merely a central piece to my plan ever since he was born.
Grace:How could you say such a thing! Have you... really been thinking that way all this time?
Asker:Kahaha... isn't that obvious?
Edward pressed on the ground with his two trembling hands and carefully peeked his head inside to see the two of them.
His father had his head buried in the table focusing on his research and his mother was standing far away from his father shaking her head as if she was at a loss for words.
Grace:No matter what happens, I'll stop it from happening.
There was a never before seen mechanical device behind Asker. Edward stretched his head inside more to take a look at it closely, at that moment...
Asker:Who is it!?
Edward's arm ended up touching the shelf near the door. Component that was on the shelf made a loud noise as it fell to the ground.
Grace:I'll go take a look.
Grace approached the laboratory door and took a look outside.
Edward:...
Edward hastily threw his body behind a pillar that was nearby to hide. Grace's footsteps started to get closer.
Grace:... There's no one here.
Grace turned her head around in various directions to look then moved back inside the laboratory.
Edward:(Haah... I thought I was going to get caught.)
Edward confirmed Grace closing the door to the laboratory then quickly turned around to escape from the hallway.
His father and mother's conversation worried him but there was nothing Edward could do. Fear about what will happen after started to flow into him.
Edward:(... I'm scared... What's about to happen?)
Edward huddled up his trembling body as he lied down on his bed. He missed his mother's warm embrace so much.
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