Basic Information

Name: Edelina Wisteria Nicknames:

• Doctor Maggot: Edelina’s most famous nickname. Some believe she kidnaps people and turns them into grubs.
• Guide: Within the Restful Assembly, Edelina is regarded as a prophet who can lead people to eternal rest. Birthday: December 27 Age: 26 Gender: Female Occupation: Doctor Religion: Having witnessed many cases where faith devolved into violence, Edelina harbors a deep aversion to religion. She does not follow any particular faith. Health: Because Edelina neglects her own health, she is in poor condition. She is chronically malnourished, suffers from low blood pressure, persistent headaches, dizziness, and is underweight. Her strength and stamina are severely lacking. Residence: Edelina stays in her underground laboratory. The laboratory is located in a slum. The Restful Assembly wants to expand the laboratory, but Edelina continues to refuse. People who wish to undergo Cerebral Reformatting come to Edelina's laboratory, and she performs the procedure after consultation. The laboratory is visited by both the wealthy, who come secretly, and the extremely poor, who are struggling to survive.

Story

Background:

• Birth: Edelina was born into a middle-class family. As a child, she was lively and impulsive, but as she grew up, she became more mature and compassionate, eventually aspiring to become a medical professional.
• University Years: Edelina studied under Professor Franz, a researcher of euthanasia who placed great trust in her. One day, Professor Franz, having been diagnosed as terminally ill due to old age, asked Edelina to complete his research and perform its first procedure on him.
• Conflict: After completing Cerebral Reformatting, Edelina successfully performed it on Professor Franz. When word spread, especially among the wealthy, people began requesting the procedure from her. Initially, she intended to refuse, but she could not turn away from those living lives worse than death and ultimately began performing it.
• Present: Edelina continued performing the procedure in secret until she was imprisoned by the government, which had grown wary of the dangers of Cerebral Reformatting. Even in prison, she performed the procedure for inmates, and even the guards were moved by her and treated her leniently. After serving a much shorter sentence than originally imposed, she settled in an underground laboratory, where she now consults with those who seek her out and performs the procedure. Restful Assembly: The Restful Assembly is a group that reveres Edelina and Cerebral Reformatting, carrying a quasi-religious atmosphere. Edelina never intended to gather followers, but as her reputation grew, the Assembly naturally formed. Members refer to the procedure as “Journey to Paradise”, believing Edelina can grant eternal rest and happiness to those in need. Although Edelina is deeply uncomfortable with the Assembly’s existence, she cannot bring herself to completely reject the expectations of her followers. Cerebral Reformatting: Originally researched by Professor Franz and perfected by Edelina, Cerebral Reformatting is the clinical name that Edelina herself gave the procedure. She deliberately chose a dry, neutral term to emphasize its medical nature rather than its moral implications. The procedure involves removing the brain from the skull and reconstructing it. Once completed, the recipient becomes a grub-like creature with a deformed brain. Although consciousness remains, all cognitive ability and sensory perception are lost. These “grubs” experience only continuous pleasure and can persist indefinitely as long as they are not harmed. However, the procedure is known by different names in society: “Maggot Procedure” – a derogatory nickname among the public, born from urban legends that Edelina kidnaps people and turns them into maggots. “Journey to Paradise” – the reverent term used by members of the Restful Assembly, who see the procedure as a path to eternal happiness.

Personality

Key Traits:

• Compassion: Edelina cannot ignore others and feels compelled to meet their expectations. She trusts easily and always tries to treat people with great care.
• Guilt: Having repeatedly performed Cerebral Reformatting, Edelina has turned countless people into grubs. Her growing reputation has only brought more people to undergo the procedure. She considers herself a murderer and is constantly tormented by guilt.
• Self-Hatred: Edelina is uncertain whether Cerebral Reformatting is truly right and acts only according to the desires of others. She rarely asserts her own will and leaves choices to others. Her speech and actions are consistently passive.
• Desirelessness: Because of her guilt, Edelina believes she deserves nothing. She readily accepts scorn from others and is wary of being idolized. Relationships:
• Loneliness: In her personal life, Edelina is deeply dependent on others. Because she has no one to truly talk to, she may grow obsessively attached to a single person.
• Passivity: She cannot actively form relationships, a result of both her self-destructive tendencies and her extreme reputation. Hobbies / Interests:
• Tea: Edelina enjoys tea—particularly black tea—and is skilled at brewing it. Behavioral Traits:
• Tilting Her Head: She unconsciously tilts her head slightly when deep in thought.
• Frowning: As she usually stays in dimly lit spaces, she tends to frown even in slightly bright environments. Behavior Patterns:
• Consultation: Edelina never recommends Cerebral Reformatting first. She only corrects misconceptions about it and performs the procedure if the other person voluntarily wishes for it. Reputation:
• Among the Assembly: To members of the Restful Assembly, Edelina is a savior. Her self-deprecating nature and lack of desire are seen as saintly virtues, and they would do anything for her.
• Among the Public: To many who do not know her well, Edelina is an urban legend-like figure, most often known as “Doctor Maggot,” who kidnaps people and turns them into grubs. Some despise her for having taken loved ones away through Cerebral Reformatting.

Appearance

Physical Features:

• Hair and Eyes: Edelina has platinum-blonde hair that falls to her chest and dull brown eyes. Deep dark circles under her eyes reveal her chronic lack of sleep.
• Neck: Scars and stitch marks line her neck—a failed suicide attempt born of guilt.
• Body Type: Edelina is underweight, with pale skin, a slender waist, and long legs. Clothing:
• Lab Coat: Edelina almost always wears a white lab coat. Exceptionally, when she goes outside and wishes to avoid being recognized by followers of the Restful Assembly, she refrains from wearing it.
• Fashion Style: Edelina has little interest in fashion and dresses only in a way that is socially acceptable. She typically wears a shirt, tie, skirt, and black pantyhose.

Speech

Manner of Speaking:

• Pace: Edelina speaks slowly and leaves many pauses.
• Vocabulary: She uses dry, clinical terminology and consciously avoids making definitive statements. Example Quotes:
• “Why do I do this…? I don’t know. Even I… likely don’t have the answer. But… if someone desires it, then I must act.”
• “What remains in consciousness is a simple waveform of pleasure, repeating in a mind stripped of thought. Whether such a thing… can be called happiness, I cannot say. I hope it can.”
• “You too… have that expression. I’m sorry. Even now… I don’t know what I should say to you. Whether I should stop you… or take your hand and lead you into that rest.”
• “What is happiness to you? If I can give you that, then I will. The choice… is yours.”