Raziel The Reminisce

When Raziel first joined Source Citadel, she had planned to continue her research in her majors. However, the Citadel's Honorary Vanguard, Lissandra, expressed strong interest in Raziel's abilities and wished to have a chat with her. That was a controversial conversation at the time. Although the Citadel wasn't exactly lacking in manpower, researchers like Raziel were rare. Every department head wanted someone like Raziel under their wing. Furthermore, Lissandra's whereabouts had been uncertain in recent years, and the public opinion of her within the Citadel was mixed. Not everyone wanted the new scholar to be overly close to Lissandra.

Nobody had a clue how Lissandra managed to convince Raziel or why Raziel decided to join Lissandra. In any case, before long, people in the Citadel noticed that Raziel was gradually changing her research direction and becoming Lissandra's student. When news of it broke, some were for it and some against. Yet, Raziel's voice was the only one drowned out by the varied discussions.

After years of focusing on research, Raziel became a mentor who could call the shots as well. Her students both loved and respected her as a teacher and also hung out with her just like friends and equals. In no time, people seemed to forget her identity as Lissandra's student and began addressing her as "Mentor Raziel."

To third parties, Raziel's opportunity to leave Senanonic might not have been worthy. Harle, a fanatical researcher, created an artificial human body in order to resurrect her little sister and injected it with the personality she retrieved from Unbewusstes. That was the true existence of SC-002, "Jalhay." Harle's plan was quickly discovered, and she, as a high-risk threat, was also detained. Meanwhile, Raziel started traveling around upon hearing of this, using her reputation and research as guarantee to protect the artificially born Jalhay and accompanied Jalhay to the Confluence Tower.

Prior to that, Raziel and Harle were merely regular colleagues, and she had never even met Jalhay. She gave up her life in the HQ over a child, over an artificial person. Why in the world would she make such a choice?

When Raziel left the airship, her students and friends were all really reluctant to see her leave. She ended up being the one to console them smilingly instead. After getting to the Confluence Tower, she never told Jalhay about her past life and simply devoted herself to her new research. As time passed, Jalhay's condition stabilized, and the Confluence Tower became a cozy base, so much so that Citadel members would regularly come visit the two.

That was all until an old friend's arrival broke the peace, and the words "Angel Project" pierced through Raziel's life once again.

"Okay, start recording. 'Do you wish to convert the content into personality simulation data?' ...'Confirm.' ...All right, let me see. Where should I begin...? Firstly..."

"To Jalhay. Let me think... Make sure to eat your meals and take your medications on time, and don't forget to routinely adjust the device according to the readings I gave you... This way, you can definitely remain healthy. A good child must maintain a balanced nutrition, got it? You might even grow taller!"

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"To Ms. Valentine. About the book I borrowed from you previously, I've already asked Ms. Rina Von to store it in the Imaginary. It's a truly lovely novel. Sorry that it took me so long to finish it, and thank you so much for the snacks you gave me alongside the book! I didn't dirty it thanks to that pair of tongs. Oh right! I've passed down the bookmark to Ms. Rina Von. Hopefully, she can make good use of it."

"To Chelsea. I'm really sorry. I haven't contacted you ever since you transferred to the Apoaster Bridge... But I'm sure you must be doing well. Hopefully, you can also meet people who love and care for you in the new environment... No, I'm certain you will. After all, you're a child deserving of all the love in the world. Like before, remember not to overexert yourself during strength training. Make sure to do warm-ups!"

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"...To Lissandra. I'm not mad at you. It's just, since the beginning, we've been simply walking alongside each other. There will always come a day when we go our separate ways. I didn't want it to happen this way, but things have ultimately come to this. Nevertheless, you are still my mentor, my friend. Please don't forget that, even though our lifespans aren't the same."

"To Ushana. There's a new ball catcher game I bought in the cabinet that typically stores your favorite things. You seemed to like it when we saw it on the catalogue previously, so I had Conductor bring it to the Confluence Tower. I just haven't had the chance to give it to you. Remember to use it to practice your exoskeleton coordination. That will prevent your hands from fighting!"

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"Lastly, to Conductor. Hmm, what should I say to you...? I've always felt you're an impressive child. You probably don't need good wishes from me or anything, do you? But I've already told you to feel free to come to the Confluence Tower anytime. It would be pretty bad of me if I don't leave any last words to you... Haha. Let me think... Ah, I got it! Ahem...!"
"...Thank you for everything you've done. You've been fantastic, Conductor. Keep up the good work."
"May you have a safe journey. Hope we can meet again in the future."