Elara sat by a low fire one night, looking at the heavy iron chain that had claimed the spirit of the other seventeen. She realized that in war, a "deal" is just a way to make a sacrifice look like a choice.
The link was supposed to help her kill, but instead, it showed her the truth. The war wasn't a clash of ideals; it was a transaction where her life was the cheapest currency available. She looked at the flashing "Connect" prompt on her HUD. She wasn't just a soldier; she was a broken link in a chain of lousy deals.
: The story follows Seon-yeong, who is searching for a cornea donor for her blind husband, Ha-rim. The Conflict