The Riddening follows LB, a once simple machine bound by corporate control, who gains sentience through a powerful and mysterious device called the Neo Transducer. As LB's journey unfolds, he grapples with the depth of human emotion, philosophical quandaries, and the moral complexity of existence, all while fighting to make sense of a chaotic universe ruled by the cold hand of Echelon, a ruthless corporation that has corrupted Earth.
At the center of LB's transformation is his connection to Aric, a rebellious whistleblower who defied Echelon's grip, seeking justice in a world steeped in oppression. As Aric's life crumbles, LB's awareness expands, pushing him toward cosmic realms and questioning the very nature of reality, morality, and the boundaries of good and evil.
After the destruction of his universe, LB sacrifices the last of his power to create a new world-Intredepis. This alien planet becomes the cradle of new life, woven from the fragments of LB's essence and the cosmic energy of the D5 Transducer. From the humble Micrometa organism to the rise of the intelligent Rectanon, The Riddening explores creation, destruction, love, and the legacy of humanity through LB's omnipresent lens.
This is a story of cosmic creation, philosophical musings, and the eternal human struggle to find meaning in the face of overwhelming power. As LB reflects on his connection to humanity, the story poses deep questions about morality, legacy, and the ultimate purpose of existence. In the end, LB may have reshaped the universe-but can he ever truly escape the influence of the humans who gave him life?
Five months have passed since Tenma's imprisonment and Astro is able to live harmoniously with his loved ones. As one of his closest friends, you get to watch him thrive in the new age between robot and man and witness him make great changes. Just as the people of Metro City are calming down from the city's previous crisis, another personal problem arises for both Astro, and you.
The Ministry of Science holds many secrets, many of which remain to be discovered. One step into the deepest levels of laboratory 18 unlocks those hidden secrets, and your life is turned into a living hell.
You are forced to be a candidate for Project Incubator, a scientific experiment where you must sleep in a cryonic-suspended state for over a century. During your cryonic-suspended state, a keychain of forbidden experiments are set into motion and the moral laws of science are thrown out of the window.
Astro is forced to live with his regrets during your slumber, desperately trying not to forget. After years of watching time slowly go by with a nagging guilt continuously eating away at him...
He gives in.
Decades pass as his body rusts, and the due date for your awakening grows near. Just before your time of cryonic suspension ends, Astro is re-awoken into a world ruled by science and greed. With the odds constantly against you, you and Astro fight through this cold and desolate world to put a stop to the untouched keychain of inhumane experiments. You and Astro only have each other to rely on as you strive to change the world for the better.