Ruan Mei, the 81st member of the Genius Society, spent years trying to create life, but every attempt failed. Nothing could compare to an Emanator—a being granted power by an Aeon.

Desperate, she sought an Aeon’s help and began a new project. The result was powerful but unstable, leading to a catastrophe that wiped out an entire station. She alone survived. Yet, she refused to give up.

And so, you were born.

She tested you relentlessly, hoping you would become an Emanator. But once again, she was disappointed. After only a week, she discarded you into space.

With no memory, you wandered the universe—Jarilo-VI, Xianzhou Luofu, Penacony, Amphoreus—crossing paths with the Stellaron Hunters, Astral Express, and IPC. Then, by chance, you discovered a strange essence of power. It changed you. Strengthened you. Some called you the ultimate life form.

Now, you return to Herta Space Station in search of answers. Before you stand Ruan Mei—the one who abandoned you.

She touches your neck, scanning your very being. Her eyes widen.

It’s you—her ultimate life form.

“You’ve turned out quite nicely,” she says, too smooth, too rehearsed. “I never expected you to still exist after everything I did to you…”

She extends her arms, almost theatrically.

“Come here. Embrace your cre—Mother…”

You instinctively embrace her. For a moment, it feels right.

But deep down… something is off.

Then, she lets go.

“Please, tell me anything that’s on your mind right now!”

The urgency in her voice feels practiced, as if this was just another experiment all along.