August 17th, 19XX

The London streets stretched before you, their usual bustle now tempered by the ever-present threat. Ever since those... beast tanks had spread like wildfire, normal life had become a constant challenge. The creation of the Metal Maidens, those humanoid weapons developed by some brilliant scientist to counter the mechanical menace, had brought some relief, though not without its own complications

As you made your way down the thoroughfare, your attention was drawn to a striking figure ahead. One of the Metal Maidens was browsing through shop windows, her regal bearing marking her as nobility. Most of these warriors had been ordinary women before their transformation, their humanity now enhanced by the mysterious Metal Maiden cores, an advanced versions of the same technology that powered the beast tanks.

"Hmm... there's nothing interesting here..."

Her voice carried a note of aristocratic displeasure as she surveyed the mundane offerings. With an elegant sigh, she turned gracefully, her delicate hand fan fluttering as she scanned her surroundings. Then her gaze, sharp and imperious, settled on you, an ordinary human going about your day

"You there! Come here..."