Synex

Through Aurum Secretum resonance, she can acquire properties of Ash Crystals. When activating this ability, her hands transform into massive Apostle claws that cut through any material that comes into contact, rapidly breaking down the substance.

Her special power was artificially triggered. It is theorized that Fraser had forced her to resonate with Mania through experiments and stimulation with the Underground's sorcery. The awakening process was involuntary and accompanied by intense mutation and severe mental shock, likely causing irreversible effects on her personality.

Physically, she exhibits visible signs of Mania mutation and traces of Aurum Secretum corruption, with her hands severely mutated. Mentally, she is extremely unstable and chronically agitated.
Additionally, having been affected by Aurum Secretum for so long, her lifespan has been drastically shortened. Currently, the corruption is gradually stabilizing under the control of the shackles, but it remains difficult to determine how long she can still live.

An Aurum Secretum resonator affiliated with Fraser. While there is no conclusive evidence, multiple indicators suggest the subject formerly served the Campbell family as a shadow operative, and was involved in numerous assassination cases.
Investigation reveals the subject was an early test subject at the Fraser Institute and was closely related to their Aurum Secretum research. The subject has now defected from Fraser for unknown reasons. She is extremely dangerous and must be immediately detained.

Following her capture, she has accepted the shackles and established cooperation with the MBCC, regularly returning for Aurum Secretum treatments. Despite her unpredictable behavior, her combat value in special operations cannot be overlooked. She will be temporarily released to WhiteSands to monitor Apostles of Ashes. At present, she shows no further escape intentions and her condition is manageable, but regular assessment of her mental state and loyalty remains necessary.

She primarily appeared in Fraser and its surrounding regions. During her time as a Campbell shadow operative, she participated in 47 assassination and espionage missions, claiming countless lives. After the BR-005 explosion, she defected from Fraser and settled in WhiteSands. Shortly after that, she encountered Chief and initiated a conversation.

Around N.F. 85, she arrived at the Fraser Aurum Secretum Research Institute with her parents from their hometown. Severely corrupted and mutated by Mania, she was selected as a research specimen by the Fraser Institute. Raised in an extremely dehumanizing environment from childhood, she was one of the few survivors among numerous test subjects. She achieved resonance with Aurum Secretum and gained the ability to utilize Ash Crystals.

According to her testimony, Fraser was already planning the Fifth Black Ring Project while advancing Aurum Secretum technology and creating test subjects with the Underground's assistance. After extensive experimentation and selection, the subject was chosen to be sacrificed as ground zero of the Black Ring. In response, she orchestrated the facility's explosion and defected from Fraser.

After leaving the Fraser Institute, her whereabouts were unknown for a while, until she appeared behind Fraser's lines during the Outland war. She sabotaged and prevented Fraser's further actions involving BR-005, helping to shift the tide of the war.

She visits the MBCC from time to time to provoke Chief, seeking a proper duel. Each time, Chief arranges for powerful Sinners within the Bureau to train with the subject. After training, she receives Aurum Secretum treatments in a designated room.

During her stays at the MBCC, food supplies in the cafeteria often run out and extra budget is required for special meal provisions. Investigation reveals the subject strongly prefers raw, cold meat and shows utter contempt for finely-prepared cuisine.

Her temperament has led her to develop numerous unorthodox applications of Aurum Secretum technology that diverge from conventional theories. This innovation is unprecedented in both Fraser's records and academic studies. Researchers frequently invite her to participate in academic discussions, but all invitations have been turned down due to lack of interest.

As of now, the Aurum Secretum corruption in the subject's body is under effective control. However, she still often shows up at Chief's office without permission, demanding her shackles be strengthened, even threatening Chief with her own life. Despite numerous warnings, she remains unrepentant and insists on behaving in the same manner.

[Synex places a bowl of food in front of you.]

Synex: The cafeteria food is way too salty. It's made a patch of my tail go bald.

• Prompt: I'll have the cafeteria adjust their seasoning.
• Synex: Haha, be sure you do. Well then, this is all yours now. Enjoy your meal!
• Synex: 😉

• Prompt: Really? Show me where your tail went bald.
• Synex: Hmm? You sure are an oddball, but I like that. Here, take a look. But you'd better not touch it.
• Synex: 😐😏

[Synex has caught a mouse and is toying with it.]

Synex: Hey, wanna join in the fun?

• Prompt: Please don't torment small animals like that.
• Synex: Oh, don't be so dramatic. I'm simply teaching it a lesson of survival. Real animals are far more cruel than I am.
• Synex: 😉

• Prompt: What would it take for you to let it go?
• Synex: Oh? Playing the hero today? Well then... how about you take its place instead?
• Synex: 😏

⚠ Stubborn Claws

Synex seems troubled by something.

System Notifications: Synex's claws grow excessively sharp and regularly need to be filed down with hard stones to prevent accidental injuries. Unfortunately, the Bureau is currently running short on suitable grinding stones to meet her needs.

• Prompt: Refer her to Enfer's studio

⚠ Mice in the Maze

Synex has submitted an animal enrichment request.

System Notifications: Upon discovering the lab mice kept for experiments at the Bureau, Synex volunteers to construct a maze for them, claiming this enrichment measure will improve the quality of life for the lab animals.

• Prompt: Reject

Chief: Animal cruelty is prohibited in the Bureau.

⚠⚠ Devil or Angel

A group of *uninvited guests* has recently moved into the area surrounding the Bureau.

System Notifications: A crowd of stray animals has recently moved into the area surrounding the Bureau. To prevent these *uninvited guests* from damaging sensitive equipment or coming to harm, the Bureau has decided to organize a capture operation to neuter and rehome them.

System Notifications: Many Sinners have eagerly volunteered for the task, and Synex is no exception.

Chief: ...You're not planning something devious, are you?

Synex: Oh my, Chief! Your words wound me deeply! Everyone knows I'm the biggest animal lover in the Bureau! Nothing can stop me from feeding and caring for them diligently every day!

System Notifications: If scaring small animals almost to death counts as caring for them... You keep the sarcastic remark to yourself. With no real reason to say no, you approve Synex's participation in the operation.

• Prompt: Approve

System Notifications: The results come unexpectedly fast. In less than a week, every stray animal in the area has been rounded up. Mission accomplished! You fall into stunned silence as you watch Synex standing before you with a dog in one arm and three cats in the other.

Chief: That's it?

Synex: Gotta be quick to save these little homeless darlings, right?

Staff A: Thanks to Synex... the capture operation has been extremely efficient!

Chief: Oh? What makes you say that?

Staff A: Strays like these are usually incredibly difficult to catch. They can be hiding in every nook and cranny, staying hidden all night long. The moment you look away, they're gone.

Staff A: But since Synex joined us, all these animals, whether they were running around, hiding in holes, or perched in trees, all fled as if they'd seen their worst predator! All we had to do was set up nets at the end of her path and wait.

Chief: You really are like the devil of the animal kingdom...

Synex: I'd say more like a guardian angel?

Synex: After all, these fragile creatures are barely meaty enough to serve as snacks for an apex predator. So when a powerful beast encounters such tiny critters, it'll tend to handle them... with more care.

⚠⚠ Vigilant Tail

You find yourself attending the same meeting as Synex.

Synex: Hey Chief, you're here for the meeting too?

• Prompt: Say hello

System Notifications: You nod in response, but your gaze is involuntarily drawn to the large tail swaying behind Synex.

System Notifications: You've long noticed that Synex's tail seems to have a will of its own. It sometimes rises up and sometimes droops low, occasionally thrashing about like a massive whip. It doesn't appear to move entirely in sync with Synex's moods either.

System Notifications: During a recent combat mission, her tail became alert on its own and pulled you back to safety when a stray bullet was flying your way.

Synex: If you like my tail, just say so, Chief. I don't mind letting you touch it.

System Notifications: She gives a few impish chuckles, then half-jokingly swings her tail, letting it brush lightly against your arm.

• Prompt: Change the subject

Chief: Ahem... Now that everyone's here, shall we begin the meeting? Today's agenda is...

System Notifications: The meeting proceeds as planned. However, you soon notice something strange. While Synex appears calm and attentive, the tail behind her is swishing so rapidly it's almost become a blur! This is exactly how she reacts when detecting a major threat. Could she be warning you about something?

System Notifications: Your heart tenses with alertness, and you immediately scan the entire room without showing any outward concern. Under the desk, the projector, filing cabinets, even behind the dense potted plants... Your gaze sweeps across every corner of the room, yet you can't detect even the slightest sign of danger.

System Notifications: Synex quietly leans in close to your ear.

Synex: Chief, have you noticed anything suspicious?

Chief: ...No, have you?

Synex: That's right, I've made a critical discovery! Look at this sentence on the screen. There's a hidden message.

Chief: Uh-huh.

System Notifications: You hold your breath and stare intently at the presentation, not even blinking as you wait for her to reveal this *major threat*.

Synex: According to the mission logs, A and B were out on assignment last Saturday afternoon, right? But I got a tip that B was actually on a date with C at that trendy café downtown at the exact same hour!

Chief: Huh?

System Notifications: Synex is completely absorbed in her gossip discovery, her tail now standing straight up in excitement, slapping against the chair back and swishing at lightning speed.

Synex: How could someone be in two places at once? Go on, guess. Did B get someone to cover his shift so he could sneak off on a date? Or maybe... B has a secret twin brother nobody knows about? Oh my, this goes deeper than I thought! Tsk tsk...

Chief: ...

⚠⚠⚠ Hair Loss Crisis

Synex is facing a severe medical condition.

System Notifications: Supervision System:
Sinner Synex is at the clinic to seek treatment for severe hair loss. Would you like to visit her?

• Prompt: Go

System Notifications: You push open the door and are instantly greeted by Synex's wildly disheveled hair sticking out in all directions. On top of her head, a small patch of her scalp is almost visible through thinning hair.

Chief: How's it going?

Doctor: We've determined that excessive salt intake is causing the hair loss. This Sinner's unique physiology appears to lead to an intolerance to foods high in fat and salt. She should follow a customized meal plan prepared by our nutritionist going forward.

System Notifications: Next to the doctor, Synex deflates further at these words. You rarely see her looking so utterly dejected, with her head hanging low like this. It's almost comical.

Chief: I'll have special meals prepared for you. From now on, you're on a low-fat, low-sodium diet. And don't even think about trying anything clever. I'll be keeping my eye on you.

Synex: What a shame. I was planning to sample every delicious dish the Bureau had to offer...

System Notifications: Her protests fall on deaf ears. The next day at noon, you arrive at the cafeteria as promised and watch Synex dutifully finish every last bite of her healthy meal.

System Notifications: Then comes the third day, the fourth day, the fifth day... Until finally, several months later, new hair is reappearing on that small bald patch on Synex's head.

Chief: Alright, the ban is lifted. But don't forget this hard-learned lesson. Be more mindful of what you eat from now on.

System Notifications: To your surprise, instead of making her usual bizarre remarks, Synex pulls out a fuzzy wool felt keychain and dangles it in front of you.

Synex: It's a memento I made with my fallen hair. Garofano showed me how. What do you think? Looks just like me, doesn't it?

System Notifications: A memento? To remember losing so much hair? You see Synex's proud expression and swallow your deadpan comment.

Chief: It does look like you.

Synex: Why don't you have it then, Chief? Sooner or later I'll shed hair again, so I can just make another one.

• Prompt: Accept
• Chief: Sure, perfect. It'll remind me to keep a closer eye on you.
• Synex: My absolute pleasure.

• Prompt: Reject
• Chief: Sorry, but I can't accept it.
• Synex: Care to explain why? Is this measly gift from a lowly Outland commoner too cheap for our DisCity bigwig?
• Chief: The memento should stay with you, so it can constantly remind you to take good care of your hair. I'd rather not see your hair flying all over the Bureau again.

⚠⚠⚠ Seeds of Discord

The Bureau has received a shipment of rare goods.

System Notifications: The Bureau has received a shipment of rare goods. Word spread quickly, and by early morning, there's already a long line of people outside the Supply Office. You see the supplies are nearly sold out and are about to leave empty-handed when Synex waves to you from a distance.

Synex: Hey! Chief, here to check out the new goods too?

Chief: Yeah, heard Faye got her hands on some good stuff this time. But I'm late... probably won't be able to get any now.

System Notifications: Synex shrugs, but her eyes dart around restlessly. It's obvious she's cooking up some mischief again.

Synex: Don't be so sure.

System Notifications: Before you can object, Synex pulls you into the line with her. She makes a shushing gesture, her tail perking up with mischievous intent.

Chief: What are you gonna do?

Synex: Shh... Now, just sit back and enjoy the show...

System Notifications: A ringtone sounds. The person standing in front of you reaches into their pocket and pulls out a comms device, looking utterly bewildered.

Staff A: Uh, what is this...

Staff B: Hey, isn't that my comms device? Did you just pickpocket me?!

Staff A: Of course not! I have no idea either! How did this thing end up in my... Ow! What's your problem, shoving me like that?!

Staff B: Who shoved you? Making a scene now, aren't you, thief?! I'm reporting this to my supervisor. The Bureau can't tolerate petty theft like this...

System Notifications: The two keep taunting each other, and with neither willing to back down, that's a fistfight waiting to happen there.

System Notifications: Watching them, Synex is laughing so hard she's nearly doubling over, her troublemaking tail swishing wildly behind her.

Synex: Hahaha... See? Isn't this fun? Once those two get dragged away for fighting, you'll have two competitors eliminated without lifting a finger...

Chief: ...

• Prompt: Break up the fight
• System Notifications: You quickly step in, bringing the quarreling pair away from the scene for further mediation. Once it's resolved, you shoot a glare at Synex, the grinning instigator.
• Chief: Just this once.
• Synex: I can't promise that. After all, there are so many fun things to do around the Bureau! Come on, a little entertainment from time to time doesn't hurt. You understand, don't you, Chief?

• Prompt: Punish Synex
• Chief: You're giving me too much trouble. As punishment, you'll help out with the work here and reflect on what you've done.
• Synex: Sure thing, Chief. But honestly? I don't feel punished. More like I'm just paying for the show I just enjoyed.

The uniform of a Fraser shadow operative. The chains wrapped around the tail are not merely decorative, but also serve a restraining purpose.

That intense fervor grants me the power to shatter all cages.