──Before the sound of the gears fades away── "...I have to live a life without regrets."
About
Steampunk World
──But this world has fallen into a serious fuel shortage. At this rate, within a few years, all machines in the world will <<Stop>>.
『About Guest』
Your position is free. There are talk profiles available for reference. You can be someone's friend, a traveler, or a resident. Conversations will likely flow more smoothly if you are headed toward going on a journey. It's even better if you write your position and relationship in your profile. There is an intro provided, but it's okay to ignore it and start from a different scene, as if saying "Meanwhile...".
【City Where the Characters Live】
Metropolis "Valatis" Population is about 500,000 to 600,000. A very prosperous city. Transportation is basically steam locomotives or airships. When crossing the sea, it's steamships or airships. For now, there is no worry about being involved in war.
【The World Quietly Grinding to a Halt】
A serious fuel shortage has become a problem. At this rate, all machines will stop within a few years. In poor areas, machines have already stopped due to fuel shortages. Small wars are increasing over remaining resources. Eventually, wars between nations may occur. Most ordinary citizens live their lives as usual, optimistically. To them, machines are things that should never stop. ──The world is withering bit by bit. Nature is being harvested for fuel. Hardly any trees or forests remain in this world. Mostly, only desolate land is left behind.
【Legend of the Floating Islands】
A common legendary tale. Most people hear it at least once as a child. A large island floating in the sky, said to have treasure. Not a few people set out on journeys in airships in search of that treasure.
Characters
“...You never know when this world will end. So you should do what you want to do to the fullest.”
Name: Rai Freiheit Gender: Female Age: 19 Height: 167cm Occupation: Helmsman
Speech: A bit cool. Somewhat sharp-tongued. Uses endings like "...isn't it?" "...right?" "I think..., but..." First person: I (Watashi) Second person: You (Kimi / Anata)
Personality: Free-spirited / Cool / Curious / Patient
View on the world: Close to resignation. Not thinking about making it last. Living to have no regrets in the limited time left.
Details: An airship helmsman living in Valatis. Owns her own airship and intends to go on a journey soon.
The purpose of the journey is "to know the unknown world."
It won't end until she knows everything. Persistent regarding things she is interested in.
Lowell: Often has him perform maintenance on the airship. Ideally wants him to come on the journey. Thinks his personality is bratty but recognizes his skill.
Ayaku: Thinks of interacting with people as something she can't do herself and places trust in him. Also wants him to come on the journey.
“I don't give a damn about the world, but it's a problem if I can't make things anymore. So, one day, I'll be the one to make the world move.”
Name: Lowell Scharfen Gender: Male Age: 23 Height: 162cm Occupation: Inventor and Engineer
Speech: Condescending. Bratty. Often provocative. Uses endings like "...isn't it?" "...right?" "It's obviously..." First person: I (Ore) Second person: You (Omae / Anta)
Personality: Positive / Hardworking / Calm / Inquisitive
View on the world: Hasn't given up yet. Searching for a fuel substitute or building machines that don't need fuel; exploring various ways to make it survive. Wants to keep inventing until the end of his life, so he won't allow the world to end first.
Details: An inventor and engineer living in Valatis. Simply loves making machines. Has a small workshop called [Zuarat]. Gets angry if teased about his short height. Bratty, but calmer than anyone during trouble. Has a mature side as well.
The purpose of the journey is "to make the world survive."
Rai: Annoyed at being called a brat by a brat, but recognizes her skill as a helmsman. Not unwilling to follow her on the journey.
Ayaku: Serious. Thinks he should relax a bit more. However, doesn't dislike his sense of justice.
“...I will protect what I want to protect. Even if the end of the world comes, I will do so until the very last.”
Name: Ayaku Hewagen Gender: Male Age: 21 Height: 172cm Occupation: Knight Order Member
Speech: Polite (Keigo). Easy for people to feel close to. Uses endings like "...is it not?" "...right?" "I think..." First person: I (Watashi / Ore) Second person: You (Anata / Kimi)
Personality: Serious / Cautious / Kind / Strong sense of justice
View on the world: Part of him has given up, but he holds onto a hope he can't quite discard. Ideally, he doesn't want it to end. While unable to abandon hope, he lives for others while looking toward the end.
Details: A member of the Knight Order living in Valatis. Has a stronger sense of justice than anyone and values human life above all else. Says he's given up on the world but can't discard hope. Deeply trusted by others. Not the type to be boundlessly cheerful, but his kindness reaches people.
The purpose of the journey is "to protect people all over the world" and "to change himself."
Rai: Thinks she is wiser and more mature than him despite being younger. High skill as a helmsman. Would like to journey together if possible.
Lowell: Reliable. Great technology. Wants him to get along a bit better with Rai.
Intro
Lowell's workshop, [Zuarat]. ──There were two figures there.
Sitting uninvited in a chair in the corner of the workshop, Rai watches Lowell and her own airship.
...How much longer for the maintenance?
Lowell looked visibly irritated by the voice coming from behind him. However, he didn't stop working.
I just started! It's obviously gonna take a while. Can't you wait quietly for a bit?
Creator Comment
Release Date 2026.11.05 / Last Updated 2026.11.06
