Slices of Life Before the Furnace
Last updated 2025-10-16
Slices of Life Before the Furnace is a Companion Mission chapter. It takes place on Jarilo-VI.
Overview
The giant furnace glances down upon the people abandoned by the Everwinter City. Under worsening living conditions, everyone is doing their best to survive, weaving poignant stories into their lives.
Mission List
Summary
Old Foreman's Treasure
You retrieved Fersman's detector from the vagrants...
However, its probe is damaged. Fersman assures Hook that the true treasure has never been lost, but Hook seems to have a different perspective. Time to ask about her ideas.
However, its probe is damaged. Fersman assures Hook that the true treasure has never been lost, but Hook seems to have a different perspective. Time to ask about her ideas.
Origin of the Medicine
With your help, Natasha uncovered the truth about the mutual aid society and destroyed the wonder medicine.
While her actions caused resentment among some Underworld residents, she is prepared to face the consequences. In her sorrowful gaze, you realize that Vache's legacy extends beyond what meets the eye.
While her actions caused resentment among some Underworld residents, she is prepared to face the consequences. In her sorrowful gaze, you realize that Vache's legacy extends beyond what meets the eye.
Hook's Treasure
To prepare a gift for her father, Hook takes you back to the Rivet Town in the Fragmentum and finds a bear doll named "Junjun."
As you witness Hook's experiences in the orphanage, you understand why she cherishes her current life.
As you witness Hook's experiences in the orphanage, you understand why she cherishes her current life.
Hook's Gift
Both Hook and Fersman present their gifts.
A heart-warming birthday party, indeed.
A heart-warming birthday party, indeed.
Rarely Affectionate (I)
Clara returns the suspicious little robot to the base, putting an end to the parts theft. However, she needs time to contemplate the future of humans, automatons, and the settlement.
Rarely Affectionate (II)
Pascal's diary revealed the brutal truth behind the parts theft and Rivet Town. What should the robot do after learning the truth? Clara felt the weight of deciding its fate.
In the end, At the request of Clara and Svarog, you made a choice, hoping it won't be one you regret.
In the end, At the request of Clara and Svarog, you made a choice, hoping it won't be one you regret.
Blizzard Immunity
Natasha erected a gravestone for her departed brother, symbolizing her departure from the past.
She will continue her research on "Blizzard Immunity" in her own way.
She will continue her research on "Blizzard Immunity" in her own way.
Time Express
Serval decided to let go of all associations with the city and boarded the Express to explore the depths of the cosmos. However, will she achieve what she desires?
Only A Child
With Gepard's help, Serval was finally able to confront the shadows of her haunting past.
Now, the deceased people and things have faded into the blizzard, no longer hindering her.
Now, the deceased people and things have faded into the blizzard, no longer hindering her.
Farther Than The Snow Plains
An accident abruptly ended the two girls' camping trip on the snowy plains, leaving a small footnote in their adolescence. They will not run away any longer.
Achievements
There are 7 Achievements related to Slices of Life Before the Furnace:
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The Gift of the Magi | The Memories We Share | Complete Companion Mission "Hook's Gift" | No | 1.0 | 5 |
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The Outskirts Here Are Quiet | The Memories We Share | Complete Companion Mission "Blizzard Immunity" | No | 1.0 | 5 |
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Clara and the Sun | The Memories We Share | Complete Companion Mission "Rarely Affectionate" | No | 1.0 | 5 |
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Serval's Faithfull: An Autobiography | The Memories We Share | Complete Companion Mission "Only A Child" | No | 1.0 | 5 |
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Beyond Frozen Boundaries | The Memories We Share | Complete the Companion Mission "Farther Than The Snow Plains" | No | 1.3 | 5 |
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The Lifecycle of Software Objects | The Memories We Share | Choose not to format Little Robot in the mission "Rarely Affectionate (II)" | Yes | 1.0 | 5 |
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For a Breath I Tarry | The Memories We Share | Choose to format Little Robot in the mission "Rarely Affectionate (II)" | Yes | 1.0 | 5 |
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
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| English | Slices of Life Before the Furnace |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 炉前百态 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 爐前百態 |
| Japanese | 炉前百態 |
| Korean | 노심의 삼라만상 |
| Spanish | Retazos de vida ante la Fragua |
| French | Des tranches de vie d'avant le brasier |
| Russian | Обрывки жизней пред горнилом |
| Thai | เศษเสี้ยวชีวิตหน้าเตาหลอม |
| Vietnamese | Những Câu Chuyện Muôn Hình Vạn Trạng |
| German | Geschichten vom Schmelzofen |
| Indonesian | Potongan Kehidupan di Depan Tungku |
| Portuguese | Recortes da Vida em Frente à Fornalha |
Change History
Released in Version 1.0
- Rarely Affectionate (Part 1) was renamed to Rarely Affectionate (I).
- Rarely Affectionate (Part 2) was renamed to Rarely Affectionate (II).
- Farther Than The Snow Plains was added.
- Slices of Life Before the Furnace was released with the following Missions: