Crache

She can use all shadows around her as weapons. Her ability, however, has a strong side effect. It will create great inertia, causing mental fatigue to the user and creating dependence on special powers.

Her awakening was rather recent. She is suspected to be involved in an important case regarding another dangerous group in Syndicate. Further interrogation and investigation are required to shed some light.

Suspected exposure to contamination derivatives, but no close contact with the contamination source itself. Some degree of listlessness is present, but no further deterioration of symptoms for the time being.

Rumored to be the leader of an influential group in Syndicate. Any marginalized individual who goes to the "appointed place" with the badge to seek help from Crache will receive unconditional help from her. The subject has led the group to participate in more than a hundred violent conflicts, and used her special powers to seriously injure countless people in other groups of Syndicate.

The subject claims to be the leader of the Syndican gang the Homeless and helps other children solve their problems. She offers aid exclusively to children. The Homeless got involved in street fights mostly because the subject wanted to stop human trafficking and violence toward children. Since her detention, the subject has appeared less motivated in general. Although she's shown no signs of violence or tendency to escape, further supervision is required.

Based on the information provided by the Executive Committee and the 9th Agency, the MBCC organized a search operation for the S-Class Sinner Crache. Finally, with the assistance of several Sinners, Chief succeeded in controlling the subject.

According to credible intelligence: Crache is a founding member of the Syndicate organization "the Homeless", and it is highly likely that she's its leader.

Crache has been protecting "the Homeless" for years. Whenever a kid paints a "Homeless" emblem nearby, the gangsters who hurt them reportedly get "punished".

"The Homeless" is a relatively loose organization. Under Crache's protection, they hardly face any threats to their safety. They band together to live, and each does their part to find basic necessities. Intelligence has not observed Crache in any leadership role. Thus, there is insufficient evidence to designate "the Homeless" as a gang.

Over the course of a month sometime between the defeat of BR-004 and the Rustfire Rebellion, the Chief investigates a lead regarding the last known Mania Crystals in Syndicate. They are believed to be in the possession of Thou Voodoos, but by the time their hideout is raided by the MBCC, the crystals are gone. Thou Voodoo prisoners claim that they were stolen by the Homeless.

The Chief interrogates Crache to learn more. She initially denies having any connection to the Homeless, much less being their leader. However, when the Chief tells her that the Homeless are suspected to have stolen the stockpile of Mania Crystals, Crache is shocked into dropping the act. She doesn't want to believe that they would do such a thing, but as the Chief lays out the facts of the case, Crache becomes increasingly unable to deny the possibility. Still, she is coldly furious that the Chief only shows interest in the Homeless when they get tied up in an issue like the Mania Crystals, and never before when they were suffering and dying in Syndicate. But despite her anger and distrust of authority, Crache's concern for the danger that the Homeless faces from the crystals forces her to cooperate with the Chief.

You confirmed through the interrogation that Crache was unaware of the stolen Mania Crystals, and therefore thought of another possibility: someone else within the Homeless had organized the event.
Out of concern for her partners, Crache agreed to your invitation to cooperate in the investigation.

In the streets of Syndicate, the Chief and Crache save a boy from gangsters who accuses him and his friends of having stolen from them. The boy leads them back to the playground that serves as the Homeless's base, where the many children there are instinctively wary of the Chief, but overjoyed to see Crache, whom everybody has missed since she disappeared into MBCC custody. With Crache's permission, the Chief questions the rescued boy about the Mania Crystals. Few of the kids have heard of them, but they recognize the Chief's description and divulge that Sandy, the Homeless's deputy chief, stole some of them. Neither she nor several other members have been seen since. The news enrages Crache, and she disappears into the shadows to search Syndicate for the missing Homeless.

Crache finds Sandy hiding from a pack of Thou Voodoos, and dispatches her pursuers. Although Sandy is delighted to see Crache, Crache questions her coldly about the Crystals. Sandy admits that she stole something from Thou Voodoos and says that she sold it for enough money that she could protect the Homeless without Crache around, but she denies that they were Mania Crystals. She also claims that the other missing members are just hiding out to avoid their hunters. The Chief arrives, having tracked Crache via the Shackles. Crache tells them to stay away from her, but Sandy interjects and says that while she didn't steal the Mania Crystals, she knows who did; she offers to give the Chief that information in exchange for protection. Though hesitant, Crache decides to trust her friend and accepts their deal.

After talking to the kids, you have found out that some of them know a lot about Mania Crystals, and that a member of the the Homeless named Sandy has been missing for days and may be the real organizer of the theft.
However, when you find Sandy, she insists that she is not the person who stole Mania Crystals and is willing to help you find them in exchange for asylum.

That night, while the two girls stay together at the Bureau, Crache angrily questions Sandy about the truth behind the Mania Crystals. Sandy assures her that she would never lie, and Crache apologizes, explaining that she's just worried for Sandy's safety and all the other Homeless. Sandy admits that when Crache disappeared, she thought about stealing the crystals so that she could become a Sinner and protect the Homeless in Crache's stead, but chickened out before actually touching them. They make a plan to bring the Chief to Thou Voodoos hideout so that they can crush the gang and ensure the Homeless's safety.

The next day, the Chief diverts from the route that the girls gave them and leads an MBCC strike team to the hideout where Sandy claims the other kids were hiding. They break in and discover that the location had already been raided by Thou Voodoos, and that they had taken away both the stolen Mania Crystals and the kids inside. Her lie exposed, Sandy tries to go to Crache for protection, but Crache harshly turns her away. The Chief calls for backup from the FAC and Reconstruction Executive Committee and promises her that nothing will happen to the kidnapped Homeless.

You guys arrived at the plant where Sandy hid Mania Crystals, but all that was left was a mess and blood everywhere.
Only after retrieving the surveillance of the Executive Committee did you learn that it was Thou Voodoos that had robbed the kids and Mania Crystals before you.

The MBCC's stealth team fails to infiltrate Thou Voodoos' headquarters, and the Executive Officer leading their forces demands a direct attack, even though it will mean death for the Homeless hostages. The Chief refuses, and instead sends Crache in alone. She succeeds at assassinating the Voodoos High Priest and eliminates the rest of the gangsters, freeing the captive children. Outside, the Syndicate residents blame the Homeless for bringing the gangsters and the authorities. The children, safe and not afflicted by Mania, are outside of the MBCC's jurisdiction; as the ones with legal administration over Syndicate, it is technically the Executive Committee's decision what happens to them next. However, the Executive Officer shows little interest in anything aside from just releasing them back to the street. He says that those children will just grow up to become some new gang in a few years anyway, so there is no value in helping them now. He then realizes that something still needs to be done to close the case, and decides to arrest Sandy as the instigator of the whole affair. Crache attacks the Officer when he grabs Sandy and refuses the Chief's attempts to convince her to stand down. With no other choice, the Chief uses the Forbidden Force to restrain her.

Three months later, Crache has attempted to escape from the MBCC several times. Sandy is scheduled to be tried in a month, but the Chief promises to fight for her. They tell Crache that they will fight for all the Homeless and will try to find an organization to adopt them, but Crache accuses them of not even believing that themself. She says that even if some people are trying to change Syndicate so that someday those kids can have a better life, it's too late for them. Even Sandy lied to her, and they have all grown up internalizing the lessons of Syndicate: get stronger, grow up, become the next generation of adults, and create the next generation of Homeless. Crache says that the Chief is truly a good person, and that she's lucky to have become a Sinner so she could be held in the MBCC instead of being left in Syndicate, but that most kids are not so lucky. The Chief admits that they can't promise her anything about the future except that they won't let her face it alone.

Even though the reality is cruel and desperate, you still believe in miracles and hope, just like you always believe that she can find a way to change the future.
All the darkness and hardships that lie ahead, you will face them with her.

She resorted to hiding in the shadows many times to dodge all MBCC's fieldwork. As a result, the Bureau staff members can be seen looking for the Sinner with flashlights during the day.

As she lacks interest in everything, the Bureau staff helped her develop her interests and complete her basic education. It did not work out in the end due to reasons such as being caught sleeping under her desk, injuring a teacher or staff member, disappearing in the middle of class.

The majority of Sinners from Syndicate are aware of Crache's existence and appreciate her capabilities. However, Crache does not care about this and would only refer to the vast majority of Sinners in the Bureau as "obnoxious adults."

Unlike people of her age, the subject hates sweets, especially lollipops, even if they are given by the Chief. "But I'll think about it if it's hand-made by the Chief."

[Crache stretches a little.]

Crache: I don't have a mission today... right?

Chief: ......

• Prompt: You can use some exercises.
• Crache: ...No. Such precious time should be used for sleeping.
• Crache: 😐

• Prompt: If you want more, there is plenty for you.
• Crache: You're a mature adult. What help can a kid give you?
• Crache: 😓

[Crache reluctantly walks out of the shadow.]

Crache: ...Must you pick me for this one.

Chief: ......

• Prompt: With you here, things are bound to be much more efficient.
• Crache: You go on, then. I'm tired and I need some rest.
• Crache: 😦

• Prompt: There is an emergency with the children in Syndicate.
• Crache: ...Tell me the location. Now.
• Crache: 😫

⚠ Hide-and-Seek Expert

Crache has a game she's particularly good at.

System Notifications: When it comes to hide-and-seek, Crache has never lost.

• Prompt: Let me try it myself next time.

⚠ Hoodie

The logistics department has forwarded you Crache's clothing orders.

System Notifications: Crache has ordered a bunch of hoodies in different styles.

• Prompt: Does she have any clothes other than hoodies?

System Notifications: You search your memories and can't recall a time she's worn any other kind of clothing.

⚠⚠ An Unusual Action Figure

Crache's action figure collection has a new member.

System Notifications: You've always known that Crache likes making action figures with her shadow. But today, you spot a slightly different figure in her collection.

• Prompt: Get a closer look

Chief: Hmm? This is...

Crache: What are you doing?!

System Notifications: Crache emerges suddenly, grabs the figure, and fuses it into her shadow.

Chief: Sorry, I just thought that new figure looked...

Crache: You're wrong.

Chief: What?

Crache: You didn't see anything. I'm not making a figure of you!

• Prompt: Go easy on her

Chief: Then... Can you make one for me?

Chief: I've always wanted a figure made by you.

Crache: Hmph... I'll see when I'm in the mood.

⚠⚠ Observation

The Supervision System has recently detected long stays of scientific researchers in the Outdoor Activity Area.

System Notifications: Supervision System: Long stays of scientific researchers have recently been detected in the Outdoor Activity Area. Go and inquire?

• Prompt: Yes

Chief: Why are you researching around here?

Staff: Shh! Chief! Not so loud, you're gonna wake her.

• Prompt: ?

System Notifications: You follow his gaze and see Crache napping on the lawn.

Staff: I want to find out how long Crache can stay still napping on the lawn.

• Prompt: Is that really worth researching?
• Prompt: Don't you have too much free time?

Chief: ...

Chief: So, how long?

Staff: I don't know.

Chief: You don't know? Isn't that the reason you've been coming here so often?

Staff: But I fall asleep every time. And when I wake up, she's already gone.

Chief: ...

⚠⚠⚠ Lollipop

The Supervision System detects unusual emotions in Sinner Crache.

System Notifications: Supervision System:
Unusual emotions have been detected in Sinner Crache. One relevant video recording is found. Please confirm.

• Prompt: Confirm

System Notifications: Restoring Footage
...

System Notifications: A little Sinner gives Crache a lollipop. Despite looking a bit reluctant, she accepts it.
This is the end of the video. Go and inspect?

• Prompt: Yes

System Notifications: You search around the entire MBCC twice and eventually find Crache in a corner hidden in the shadow in the Outdoor Activity Area. She's staring blankly at the lollipop in her hand.

Chief: Crache?

Crache: ...It's you.

Chief: This lollipop...

Crache: A kid gave it to me. I did him a small favor and he gave me this as a thank you.

Chief: But I thought you hated lollipops. Why did you accept it?

Crache: He didn't know. He just wanted to show his gratitude. I didn't want him to be disappointed.

Chief: I see...

Crache: ...Hey, what's with that face?

Crache: I'm fine. Mind your own business and stop worrying for nothing.

• Prompt: Okay...
• Chief: You know, you can come to me for anything.
• Crache: I know! You've said it many times!

• Prompt: Go visit the little Sinner on your way
• System Notifications: When you find the little Sinner in the Recreation Area, she's concentrating on making a figurine with clay.
• Prompt: Praise her
• Chief: Wow, did you make this? Great job!
• Little Sinner: Hehe, Chief, you think so? My figurine-making skill will surpass Crache one day!
• Chief: I have faith in you.
• Prompt: Mention Crache
• Chief: By the way, speaking of Crache, I know a secret about her. Wanna hear it?
• Little Sinner: What is it? What is it?
• Chief: She may like your figurines better than lollipops. If you want to bring her another gift next time, consider making her one?
• Little Sinner: I see... Got it. Thanks, Chief!

⚠⚠⚠ What Sound?

The Supervision System detects suspicious gatherings among certain Sinners.

System Notifications: Supervision System: Suspicious gatherings have recently been detected among certain Sinners. Go and inspect?

• Prompt: Yes

Sinner A: What should we bet on this time?

Sinner B: Let's bet what sound Crache's shadow concomitants make when you squeeze them?

Sinner C: Oh, that's a good one! I've been curious about it for a while! I bet it sounds like a rubber duck.

Sinner A: I bet it sounds like a leaking balloon.

Sinner B: No way? It must be some indescribable creepy noise!

Chief: ...

• Prompt: Scold them

System Notifications: You dismiss them after telling them off. But since that day, you've also grown interested in those tiny black balls Crache always has in her hands.

System Notifications: Regretfully, you never get to hear the sound they make. Until one time, when you're explaining the details of a mission, she squeezes the shadow concomitant in her hand in front of you.

Chief: It doesn't make any sound!

Crache: Hmm...

Crache: What sound?

Chief: Ah, sorry...

Chief: I'm talking about your shadow concomitant. It doesn't make any sound when you squeeze it.

Crache: ...Is it weird?

• Prompt: Not really.
• Chief: The other day, I caught several Sinners betting on the sound your shadow creature made when you squeezed it.
• Crache: ...Stupid.

• Prompt: I just think it should make some kind of sound.
• Crache: What did you think it would sound like?
• Chief: Um... Like... the screaming chicken?
• Crache: ...

A padded hoodie full in the style of "the Homeless".

I traverse beneath a thousand shadows.