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👥 Key Characters

Angela

Director of the Library

Playable

Former AI secretary of Lobotomy Corporation, now transformed into a human form. She established the Library to collect the books of all who visit.

The Library

"I am the librarian. Welcome to my Library."

Roland

General Fixer / Office Director

Playable

A former Grade 1 Fixer known as "The Black Silence". After losing everything, he became entangled with Angela's Library.

The Library

"I'm just a fixer who took on a strange job."

Binah

Floor of Philosophy Patron

Playable

Former Head of the Extraction Team at L Corp, now a floor patron. Garion in her past life, she oversees deep philosophical receptions.

The Library

"All things must return to where they came from."

Gebura

Floor of Language Patron

Playable

The Red Mist, formerly known as Kali. The most powerful Color in the history of the Fixers, now serving as a floor patron.

The Library

"Strength is the only language The City understands."

Philip

Crying Child

A young man whose tragic story led him to become a Distortion. His reception represents the cruel reality of The City's justice system.

The Ensemble

"Why... why did this happen to me?"

Xiao

Liu Association Director

Director of the Liu Association Section 2. Known for her calm demeanor and deadly swordsmanship.

Liu Association

"Our blade serves The City."

Eileen

Zwei Association Captain

A captain of the Zwei Association who struggles with the moral compromises required by her duty.

Zwei Association

🏛️ Factions & Organizations

The Library

Other

A mysterious building that appeared after the fall of L Corp. It invites guests to "donate" their books through receptions.

Philosophy:

Collect all books to complete the perfect book.

Key Members: Angela, Roland, Binah, Gebura...

The Head

Head

The governing body of The City, consisting of A Corp, B Corp, C Corp, and other Wings. They maintain order through absolute power.

Philosophy:

Order through control and fear.

Key Members: Arbiters, Cane Office

Liu Association

Fixer

An Association known for their Eastern swordsmanship and honorable conduct. One of the more reputable Associations.

Philosophy:

Honor in battle, loyalty to Section.

Key Members: Xiao, Miris, Cecil, Mei...

Zwei Association

Fixer

A mercenary Association that takes various contracts. Known for their professional but morally flexible approach.

Philosophy:

Complete the contract, no matter the cost.

Key Members: Eileen, Walter, Ronan

The Ensemble

Other

A mysterious group connected to Distortions. They seem to guide or observe those who fall into despair.

Philosophy:

Embrace the Distortion, become something new.

Key Members: Pluto, Oswald, Elena

Seven Association

Fixer

An elite Fixer Association known for producing high-grade Fixers. Their members are numbered with colors.

Philosophy:

Excellence in all forms of combat.

Key Members: Argalia, The Purple Tear

The Fingers

Finger

Criminal syndicates operating in the shadows of The City. They control various illegal operations.

Philosophy:

Profit above all else.

Key Members: Thumb, Index, Middle, Ring...

📜 Key Events

1

The Library Appears

Early Story

After the events at L Corporation, a mysterious building appeared in The City - The Library. Angela, now in human form, begins her plan to collect "books".

2

Urban Nightmare Receptions

Early Story

The Library begins receiving guests from various City factions. From small-time thugs to organized syndicates, each visitor becomes a book.

3

Distortion Phenomenon

Mid Story

Some individuals, consumed by despair or obsession, transform into aberrations called Distortions. The Ensemble seems to orchestrate these transformations.

4

The Impurity

Mid Story

A Distortion phenomenon spreads like a plague, threatening entire districts. The Library must face this existential threat.

5

The Black Silence Awakens

Endgame

Roland's true identity as "The Black Silence" is revealed. His past with the Color system and his connection to tragedies in The City comes to light.

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