4.3: Within Reach.

MC: "Caleb, I was telling the truth. It was just an accident. You and Grandma have enough to deal with..."

Caleb: "I understand you wanna hide it from Gran. We're caused her enough trouble since she brought us up together. Now that she's older, it wouldn't be a good idea to make her anxious.

Caleb: "But why do you have to hide it from me? Can't you trust me now that we're all grown-up?"

MC: "... I don't want you worrying about me. It's not often you get to come home these days, so ruining the mood is the last thing I want to do."

MC: "Also, I'm grown-up now. I need to be the one making sure I stay safe. You can't protect me forever."

Caleb: "Why is that a problem? If not me, who could you possibly turn to for..."

MC: "What's wrong?"

Caleb: "You wouldn't understand even if I told you, pip-squeak. Forget it."

Caleb: "We've been outside for too long. Gran's going to be worried."

MC: "You are doing it again. Go inside by yourself. I'm not your sidekick."

Caleb: "Fine. But hide the blood on your sleeve before heading inside."

Caleb: "Since you're grown-up now, I won't cover for you this time."

MC: "Pffft—"

The house where Grandma and Caleb were still inside suddenly caught fire, and I fainted.

4.4: A real nightmare.

| Explosion at 502 Sunset Street, Bloomshore District.

Survey Results

2 deaths. No evidence of human-triggered detonation detected. No remains of any detonation device found. The deceased were not known to have had disputes or financial conflicts of interest with any others.

According to the evidence gathered, this was an accident caused by Metaflux fluctuation.|

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Newcaster: ...After an infection of Protocore anergy, the success rate of clinical treatments dramatically improves. In other new...

Newcaster: In recent months, the number of Wanderers in Linkon has increased due to the fluctuations of Metaflux.

Newcaster: Metaflux-related explosions have currently left 35 people wounded with 2 casualties in Bloomshore District. We advise all citizens to be careful...

Tara: "What are you doing here, MC? I thought you were out on a mission agian."

MC: "Yeah, I'll clock out soon. I just finished reading these reports. I'll turn them in in a second."

Tara: "You're working so hard. Handling all these missions and investigating Metaflux incidents."

MC: "...I refuse to believe what happened to me was just an accident."

Tara: "I'm worried about you. How about we grab something to eat? My treat."

Tara: "Captain, I'll send you the reports soon!"

Jenna: "Thank you. I just got one about a Protocore analysis. Who sent it?"

MC: "Oh, yes! Sorry about that. That was me..."

Tara: "Uh, you okay? I bet you haven't gotten enough sleep. Rest. And don't be too hard on yourself."

MC: "I'm fine, Tara. Besides, I wouldn't dare fall asleep when..."

*Unknown Number

Accept

Greyson: "Hi, MC! Just calling to remind you—you yave an appointment today."

MC: "Dr. Greyson?"

Greyson: "You had a transapical Metaflux ablation last month, right?"

Greyson: "Dr. Zayne has your medical report. But you'll need to get an Evol Cardiac Examination first."

MC: "Okay..."

MC: (Zayne... He'll be worried if i don't go.)

MC: "Captain, I..."

Jenna: "Take care or your health first. Then you'll have the energy to do other things."

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Greyson: He's a cardiac surgeon at Akso Hospital and Zayne's assistant. Humorous and witty, he brings joy to everyone in his division. But he's still a professional. However, there's a rumor that no one knows his real age...

4.5: Waiting.

| Reception

Nurse: "These are the results of your medical examination. Everything is ready for you. You can visit your doctor now."

*Accept

MC: "Hello, my doctor is Zayne. Is he available right now?"

Nurse: "Follow me."

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Nurse: "Because of the recent Wanderer attack, Dr. Zayne has been working overtime."

Zayne: "Emergency operation in OR No. 3. Call Greyson, stat."

Physician Assistant A: "On it."

Zayne: "Patient is an elderly male. Prepare the pump for cardiopulmonary bypass."

Physician Assistant B: "Yes, of course."

MC: "..."

Nurse: "I'm sorry, he's just very busy right now. Can you wait here for a bit if you're not in a hurry?"

MC: "It's fine. The operation is more important. Thank you."

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MC: ""Leading expert in the study of Protocore Syndrome. Appointed Chief Surgeon"..."

MC: "Zayne must be working overtime right now because more Wanderers are attacking people..."

*Rest

Nurse A: Our shift's finally over. Do you want to get some hot pot?"

Nurse B: "Oh, can't. I promised my granny we'd have dinner together later."

MC: "Grandma..."

MC: (Grandma, Caleb... If only... we could have dinner together like before...)

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Protocore Syndrome: A unique disease caused by Protocores. There are different types, and they harm the human body in various ways. Currently, the known types are A, E, and Y.