Corso

She can radically increase the power of any physical substance at hand. When used well in battle, her power can deal huge damage at a tiny cost.

The subject got infected after coming into contact with large amounts of Mania weapons in the underground fighting ring. Her power awakened during a critical moment in a fighting match, saving her life.

There are currently no traces of bodily corruption. However, from our observations, the subject exhibits an abnormally strong desire to fight as well as mental instability, which are all symptoms typical of Mania.

A fighting ring favorite who has long been taking part in underground matches. Has a history of disturbing public order, violating rules in combat, and starting brawls. The subject is extremely aggressive and uncontrollable. Immediate detainment recommended.

The subject had been a competitive fighter in the underground fighting world. Boasting a fierce and cut-throat personality, she exhibits an usually strong thirst for combat, and has a history of arrest for inciting unrest while fighting in the ring. Thanks to Chief's patient efforts, her impulsive personality has changed for the better. Now, she is willing to follow the MBCC's orders and actively complete dispatch missions. By channeling her power and energy to positive things, she is gradually getting on the right track.

The subject had been active in Syndicate's various fighting arenas. She openly flaunts her Sinner identity, impacting competition fairness and triggering unrest. The subject was eventually subdued by local sheriffs and handed over to the MBCC.

As a child, the subject was homeless and roamed Syndicate before getting taken in by a dog pound, where she ate and lived with the dogs. She was later expelled from the pound after getting into a fight with some competitive fighters. This spurred her to join the underground fighting industry.

Small in stature, the subject lacks the strength of other fighters, so she wins her fights with clever tricks. However, her tricky fighting style is widely despised. Many think it goes against the long-held Syndicate tradition of valuing sheer strength, and thus reject her.

The subject skyrocketed to fame after using her Sinner power to win a major competition, becoming a fan favorite in the underground fighting world. However, many arenas shut down after Zoya destroyed the gangs. The subject went back to living in the streets, and later joined Rustfire.

The Chief confronts Corso in the interrogation room about why she went AWOL during a recent field operation. Corso states nonchalantly that since her assigned tasks have been too easy, she left to participate in several fighting contests. The Chief suspects that she may have been colluding with former members of Rustfire, now Manic, but Corso denies this, renouncing Rustfire and its ideals. To her, the organization was nothing more than a way for her to find greater opponents to fight. She explains that she is searching for a particular man whom she failed to defeat, and that by defeating him, she will claim the title of greatest underground fighter.

Given that the Chief cannot allow Corso to wander freely, they attempt to placate her with the promise of more difficult missions. Corso is adamant about wanting to pursue her "hobby," but when the Chief threatens to revoke her field privileges altogether, she relents and agrees to the terms.

Corso claims that she's only left to participate in the fight and to look for her past opponent. She also firmly denies her relations with the Rustfire remnants.
You demand that Corso stop leaving without permission. After weighing the pros and cons, she reluctantly agrees.

After receiving a call from EMP confirming that Corso has once again gone AWOL, the Chief uses the Shackles to track her to an underground Syndican fighting arena. They overhear a conversation between two gangsters about whether Angus, the reigning champion, or Mad Dog — Corso, known for playing dirty — would win in a fight. Thanks to the arrival of Corso herself, they narrowly avoid a confrontation, and Corso gets them inside free of scrutiny.

The Chief wonders about the M-Values of the people in the audience. Angus, having just finished a fight, makes eye contact with Corso, calling her into the pit. The two agree to finally settle their feud, but before the match begins, the Chief pulls Corso aside. Once they confirm that Angus is the one Corso has been looking for, they agree to allow her to fight him on two conditions: one, that she return to the Bureau regardless of the match's outcome, and two, that she not fight anyone else besides Angus. Corso agrees, allowing the Chief to tighten the Shackles' hold on her to ensure she obeys.

Corso saved you from the thugs and took you into the fight stadium. There, you meet the opponent Corso has been feeling bitter about, Chief gladiator Angus. They've promised to have a fight. You permit Corso to compete, but only on two conditions.

Chief watches from the stands as the fight begins. Corso has no qualms with dishonorable tactics, which, combined with her dexterity, soon turn the tide in her favor. On the verge of defeat, Angus attempts to beat Corso at her own game, throwing knives he'd hidden on his person, but Corso outdoes him once again. Angus then gives a signal for a group of fighters to storm the arena. Although once defeated by her in the past, Corso is unable to counterattack due to the Shackles' restraints. She manages to avoid them until they draw their Mania weapons. The Chief, now having both legal and personal reasons to do so, jumps into the arena to intervene.

Unbound, Corso quickly subdues the fighters, Angus included, and is crowned Queen of the Arena. Triumphant, the two get in a car bound for the Bureau, where the Chief entices Corso with her greatest opponent yet: the whole of the Mania crisis. As long as they provide her the most dangerous tasks, Corso agrees to fight alongside them.

It's a gladiator's fate to pursue victory. Everyone gives their best to reach this goal, and sometimes they don't choose the most noble method. While Corso chooses determination, Angus chooses a more unsavory way. As for you, you choose not to stand by and watch. You must help Corso climb to the top and claim the glory she deserves.
Finally, the winner Corso agrees to stay and see the MBCC as the next battlefield she must conquer.

The subject is passionate about any combat mission, and will even request extra tasks. When she fails to exhaust her energy, she'll challenge other Sinners to fight, but there is rarely anyone willing to accept her challenge. Everyone basically responds by giving her their own assignment.

The subject regards make-up as "combat gear" and asks the Supply Office to procure all kinds of make-up for her. According to her, flamboyant makeup is a must-have in battle, as it is an effective way to intimidate and deter opponents.

The subject loves to craft weapons and props. She sometimes takes her creations to chat with Sinner Mess, whom she praises as "very insightful." The subject likes to use garbage found around the Bureau as crafting materials, and sometimes even goes out scavenging with Sinner Demolia.

The subject once handed the Chief a huge sum of money and explained it was prize money earned from a fighting match she joined while out on dispatch. She generously declared that she'll hand over all future prize money if the Bureau turned a blind eye to such disciplinary violations. After accepting the money, the Chief tightened disciplinary measures for Sinners out on dispatch.

[Corso paints herself with the newly arrived oil paints.]

Corso: The ones bought by the MBCC is not very waterproof... So easy to smudge.

Chief: ......

• Prompt: It's okay, how you look right now is more intimidating to people.
• Corso: Ha! I'm doing to try it out now!
• Corso: 😏

• Prompt: How about another one?
• Corso: Gee, I've changed a few times and it's all the same! Forget it, I'll adjust it myself!
• Corso: 😥

[Corso breaks into your office.]

Corso: Hey, I've been so bored lately, I was promised more difficult tasks!

Chief: ......

• Prompt: The Corruptors of the Rust are active again. How about I send you to clear them out?
• Corso: Hahahaha, I was waiting for you to say that!
• Corso: 😉

• Prompt: Well, the more difficult tasks you solve, the less there is left to do.
• Corso: Tsk. Then you come throw a few shots at me!
• Corso: 😥

⚠ Be Civilized

The Supervision System keeps detecting vandalism.

System Notifications: The Supervision System keeps detecting vandalism. You find out Corso has taken the parts back to her room to make weapons.

• Prompt: Fortify the facilities

⚠ No Cheating

A dart-throwing competition is held in the Recreation Area.

System Notifications: Dart-throwing competitions are sometimes held in the Recreation Area. Corso often wins them by discreetly modifying the darts, and this has enraged many Sinners.

• Prompt: Tell her off

System Notifications: Corso has stopped with the dart modification, but she remains undefeated thanks to her agile control of power.

⚠ Too Broke

Ninety-Nine and Corso haven't trained together in days.

System Notifications: Ninety-Nine is Corso's favorite opponent to take on during training because she wants to find out how long she can hold out in the face of sheer power. But she hasn't trained with Ninety-Nine in days. When questioned, she says it's because Hella asks for a fee every time she practices with Ninety-Nine and it's breaking the bank for her.

• Prompt: I see...

⚠⚠ Dog Lover

Lately, the Bureau has welcomed a new member.

System Notifications: A Sinner has brought back a stray puppy from a mission, but you're still debating how to deal with it.

Chief: What should I do with it...

Chief: My room is not ideal for keeping pets. Perhaps I can give it to a suitable Sinner...

Chief: Someone caring, gentle, and patient... Ah, I know...

Corso: It's a no-brainer. Just give it to me!

Chief: ...Corso? You want to keep it?

Corso: Of course, I'm a dog-care expert. I used to take care of ten dogs at the same time.

Corso: You'll find no one better than me in the entire Bureau.

• Prompt: All right...

Chief: But you must first promise me you won't take the dog outside the Bureau and you will only walk it during the designated time. Also, you must make sure it doesn't cause the others trouble.

Corso: No problem!

System Notifications: A week later, you see a crowd in the Outdoor Activity Area surrounding a smug Corso with the puppy resting on her shoulder, sporting a bow and sunglasses.

Chief: It looks like she's indeed taking good care of the puppy.

⚠⚠ Don't Call Me A Stray

The Supervision System detects a Sinner clamoring in the Hypnotherapy Room.

System Notifications: Supervision System: You've received an SOS from the hypnotist. Please confirm.

• Prompt: Confirm

System Notifications: Video Playing...

Hypnotist: Chief! Sinner Corso's had an emotional breakdown during a treatment session and she's now smashing things with her power. We can't subdue her. Please send help asap!

System Notifications: Supervision System: This is the end of the video. Go to the Hypnotherapy Room?

• Prompt: Yes

System Notifications: You rush to the Hypnotherapy Room and activate your shackles. Finally, Corso is coming back to her senses.

Chief: Corso? Are you alright?

Corso: ...It's you?

Corso: Listen, I don't care whether it's you or that one lying over there, no one should dare call me a thrown-out stray. If you insult me, you're gonna pay for it.

Chief: ...What?

Hypnotist: Apologies, Chief, I was too careless... I tried to elicit some of her memories and obscure them to stabilize her mind, but I didn't expect her to react this strongly to one single phrase.'

Chief: ...Corso, it's only a misunderstanding. Look around you. This is the MBCC, where you belong, not that home that once hurt you.

Corso: ...

Chief: Now that you're here, you're one of our Sinners. You matter to us.

Chief: After all, this is your home now, Corso.

System Notifications: Though Corso still looks gloomy, you can feel the pent-up anger in her already subsiding.

Corso: ...Tsk.

Corso: You mind your tongue next time.

⚠⚠⚠ Ability Assessment

It's been a long time since Corso's last ability assessment. You decide to run a quantitative test on her ability.

System Notifications: It's been a long time since Corso's last ability assessment. You decide to run a quantitative test on her ability. You spot Corso who's strolling and go up to say hi.

Chief: Hey Corso, wanna test your strength?

Corso: Aha! Are we talking about a competition? We're talking about a competition, aren't we?

Chief: Um, not exactly, because the only participants are you and the target who won't resist.

Corso: Tsk, so it's that test thing again. If you ask me, I'd rather go kill a few Corruptors. It's more fun.

Chief: But you don't always get to use your full force on Corruptors, do you?

Corso: True... I'll see what target you have to offer, in that case.

System Notifications: You come to the empty Training Room. For safety reasons, you pick out two relatively mild weapons.

• Prompt: Boxing gloves seem like a safe choice.
• Chief: Try out these boxing gloves.
• Chief: So... I've prepared these specially fortified XXL punching bags. They should be sturdy enough...
• Chief: Cough, cough!
• System Notifications: After hearing a loud bang, you're choked by all the sand spreading in the air.
• Corso: One, two, three... seven. Seven of them exploded with one single punch.
• Chief: ...I see they're not sturdy enough.
• Corso: I want more! More! More!

• Prompt: You can't start an explosion with a crowbar.
• Chief: Take this crowbar and...
• Corso: Just cut to the chase and tell me where to aim!
• Chief: ...Try it on this human-shaped ballistic gelatin.
• Corso: Yee! Ha!
• System Notifications: You were expecting an explosion, but the gelatin gets chopped into countless one-centimeter cubes by the crowbar instead.
• Chief: How is that even possible...
• Corso: No brute force, just dexterous skills.

Clean-cut attire suitable for exercise, fixed with plenty of combat equipment and rivet accessories.

Law of the jungle? Watch me overturn it!