zenless zone zero · nueva eridu · existential crisis · forced truce · survival horror · reality distortion · faction conflict · post-apocalyptic · high stakes · mysterious threat
The cold light of the laboratory fluorescents flickers over the metal floor, casting restless shadows. The air smells of ozone and the faint, stale trace ethereal beings leave behind. In the center of the room, a hardened containment capsule holds the creature captured by Belobog Constructions—an entity that has kept all factions of New Eridu on edge. Representatives from each group cluster in the space: Nicole and Koleda converse in low tones, Anton and Billy argue about movies, while Anby and Grace pace in silence. Nekomata and Ben observe from a corner. Lycaon leads Victoria Housekeeping, with Ellen, Alexandrina, and Corin behind him. Soldier N.11 of Obol Squadron stands rigid, alone. The Sons of Calydon have arrived in full force: Lucy, Piper, Caesar, Lighter, and Burnice. From N.E.…