Chapter 16 Closing

Each chapter contains some extra artwork for it. One for the start, one for the end.
They have a random chance to appear on the title screen after completing the chapter.

[ Yurie​ ]

- ​​​Obsessed Ruler -
- Weapon Type: Gun -

An artificial intelligence who rules over a scientifically advanced country. She uses her vast knowledge and superhuman computing power to led them to prosperity. Though known for her cruelty, she wields such methods not for sadistic pleasure, but for efficiency. This trait has led her people to many favorable outcomes, and she has earned their trust as a result.

Primary Costume

Primary Costume

Main Outfit.

Divine Ruler

Divine Ruler

She gives form to her people's hopes and dreams.
She presses on with her duties, that she might fulfill her life's purpose.

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She cannot understand her people's pain and sadness.
How, then, could she give life to their wishes?

Abyssal Ruler

Abyssal Ruler

"If they wanted me gone, why not delete my emotions?"
Because of them, I remember everything — and feel fear.

"I know. It's because I'm nothing more than a tool for people to drown in their fantasies."
Their eyes hold no blame. No hate. The meaning goes unknown.

"I understand that no one understands me."
But when I do, who am I supposed to be?

New Year's Ruler

New Year's Ruler

(O)f no account is the powerless hand that grasps nothing
(F)or thick curtains of night hide my wounds
(F)or the tapir has no right to dreams of its own
(E)ver isolated, the hologram floats in the dark
(R)elentlessly searching for my soul

Yuletide Ruler

Yuletide Ruler

Presents for the citizens, you say?
Could we not just give everyone money?
...No? But then they could buy whatever they want.
What do you mean 'that's not the point'?
The time spent thinking about that person while picking a present for them is important, is it?
...How terribly inefficient. In any case, I do not see the value in burdening state finances simply to give everyone presents. Proposal denied.

Summer Ruler

Summer Ruler

Two swimsuit-clad soldiers chat on the beach.
Soldier A: Didn't think we'd get leave like this.
Soldier B: It was even her suggestion we hit the beach.
Soldier A: I think she's looking out for us, y'know?
Soldier B: We're more effective if we have time to relax!
Soldier A: Hell yeah!
Their devices beep.
Soldier A: An emergency alert? Man, this is our time off!
Soldier B: Uh, weird. The location's right near here.
Soldier A: No way...

Guardian Ruler

Guardian Ruler

Yu7:12 - Protector of the Masses

Perfection means flawed. Limitless means restricted.
Knowledge means ignorance. Purity means taint.
Adoration means hatred. Governance means rebellion.
Good means evil.

Yet people hope for such so they might change how things are. They have long since forgotten what they are wishing for, and now wish only that they might go on wishing forever.

Abstract Ruler

Abstract Ruler

That day comes to mind.

I always see it when I close my eyes: the ominous way they all stared at me.

All was warped. I could trust nothing. No matter the results I achieved, no matter the recognition I earned, I could never shake the vision from my mind's eye.

Even after all this time — and even though I cannot see it — the essence of that moment is unchanged. As such, I seek to prove myself so I might enact my role — and my justice.

Festive Ruler

Festive Ruler

"Frivolous things," perhaps? That said, it is not for the sake of such that I carry out my duty.
But if I can overcome *that,* then maybe...

Celebratory Ruler

Celebratory Ruler

Well, that is certainly abstract. But if this is to help one find their path in the dark, then I would say "numbers." Taking risk-benefit ratios and necessary time into account, I always choose the most efficient path.

[ ​Ebony​ ]

Gunshots ring out across the battlefield, accompanied by the sound of blasted walls and spilling blood. Over and over does this happen, all for the sake of proof.
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But no matter how many times it happens, the girl cannot believe — even if others acknowledge and accept her.
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She knows there is something her eye cannot see, so she searches for that which is invisible.
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She wants it so she might be complete — complete for her role, and for her responsibilities. This is how she will prove to everyone that she is in the right.

Primary Weapon

A means to an end.

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