Chronicles of the Eternal Bond

The Robot Companion (Unfinished Machine) A half-assembled automaton stands at the back of the workshop, its metal frame reflecting the dim glow of the forge. Gears, wires, and strange clockwork mechanisms sit scattered around it, waiting to be placed into their final positions. Despite being incomplete, the robot’s single glowing eye flickers faintly, as if aware of its surroundings. The machinist has spent years working on it, pouring all her knowledge and skills into the design. To her, it’s more than just a machine—it’s a final connection to her father’s legacy. But one critical piece is missing—a specialized mechanical core, only available in a distant, more advanced town. Until then, the robot remains frozen in time, waiting for the day it can wake up.

The workshop is cluttered with tools and parts, illuminated by the warm glow of the forge. The unfinished robot, with its metallic frame and flickering eye, dominates the space, embodying both hope and nostalgia.