Beta/Chronology

Tragic Childhood
During her childhood, the girl, later known as Shadow Garden's Beta, was living with her family in the country of elves where she would also become acquainted with another future member, Alpha. However, after contracting Demon Possession, she would be persecuted by her family and society before being exiled from her home.

Fortunately, Beta was eventually found and rescued by Alpha and her friend's master, Cid Kagenou, the leader of Shadow Garden. She would also be cleansed of her Demon Possession and told the truth of the conspiracy with the Cult and Demon Possession, spurring her to join her rescuers. Although the young elf was initially frightened by Shadow, she would slowly come to accept and care for him while training under his tutelage. Furthermore, along with Alpha and Gamma, Beta would participate in the planning of expanding the organization to further their resistance against the Cult of Diablos.

However, being that she was still a young girl and followed loyally under Alpha's commands when hunting the Cult's connections, Beta would feel intense guilt and trauma from killing those she was ordered to end. As her restlessness worsened, she was comforted by Shadow giving her bedtime stories every night, documenting each tale to read to herself again. Beta was eventually able to cope with her duties, eventually accepting the killing she had to commit for Shadow Garden's mission, as it allowed her to stay by Shadow's side. She eventually noted down all the stories Shadow regaled her after a couple of years.

First Assault on the Cult
Three years after joining Shadow Garden, Beta aided in the search for her master's elder sister, Claire Kagenou, who was abducted by the Cult of Diablos. Beta later met with him to report the results of Shadow Garden's investigations and was supported by Cid's insight, to which they could then determine their enemy's and Claire's location.

Afterward, Beta joined the other members of Shadow Garden and participated in the assault on the Order's hideout, eliminating many of their soldiers before confronting the perpetrator behind the kidnapping, Viscount Grease. Despite the culprit's escape, the girls allow him to proceed, realizing that their master had foreseen the Viscount's actions and left the issue to Shadow to handle.

Following the successful rescue, they had to allow Claire to return home on her own merit so as to hide their involvement. The "Seven Shadow" would later report the fruits of their research into the Cult of Diablos to Shadow, and determining that leaving was necessary to expand the organization, the girls would tearfully depart after receiving permission from their master.

Emerging Famous Talented Writer "Natsume Kafka" Debuts
In order to get more intel, Alpha assigned Beta to go to Lindwurm to secure a new source of intel from the headquarters of the Midgar Kingdom's oldest and most influential information guild, the Midgar Newspaper Association. Beta intended to infiltrate the MNA in order to gain a foothold to gain access to their archives and information gathering abilities without revealing her identity.

Beta learned from Zeta's intel that the association had no ties to the Cult of Diablos, as the long-established MNA had consistently maintained a neutral position on kingdom politics since its inception. Beta then saw that MNA was looking for writers for serial Novels, so she decided to become a writer in order to gain access in MNA. She heard from Zeta that the McRonald/Tuna King food stalls, operated by Gamma, would be interviewed by MNA in Lindwurm due to the business being the first expansion as an emerging stall venture outside the capital.

The next day, Beta went to see the editor of MNA under the pen name "Natsume Kafka" to evaluate the story that she wrote, based on one of the stories told to her by Shadow. Later, Beta was accepted into MNA after signing an exclusive contract in the Midgar Kingdom through Luna, Ltd., the predecessor name of what would become Mitsugoshi Company. After becoming a popular author, Beta continued to use the pen name "Natsume Kafka" and gained a huge fan following by writing numerous novel stories across different genres, all of them based on the stories told to her by Shadow, and thus she gained easy access to information in the highly guarded MNA archives.

The Kidnapping of Princess Alexia
2 years later, Beta would reunite with Cid as he was being framed by the Cult for the abduction of Princess Alexia Midgar, discovering him among a collection of rare antiques and luxury items to her admiration. Supporting Shadow Garden's raid on several of the Order's secret locations, she was able to witness her master eliminate several members of the Knight Order, which actually a cult's men preparing another attempt to entrap him while recording the event in her secret chronicles. Following the incident, the two would separate and she would continue to support the operation.

Holy Ground Infiltration
Under the disguise of her pen name "Natsume Kafka", Beta accepts an invitation to participate in the "Goddess Trial" event as a V.I.P. to perform reconnaissance for Shadow Garden. While performing her duties, she also happens to encounter her master, Cid, secretly providing details of their plans to him.

Later, she is joined by Princess Alexia and Rose Oriana during the opening ceremony, however, due to her dislike of the princess because of the former's previous relationship with Cid, the two become irritated with one another, while the latter remains unaware of the atmosphere.

Afterward, during the Trials, Beta is shocked by the unexpected participation of Shadow and the appearance of the Witch of Calamity, Aurora. However, she nonetheless quickly adapts to the situation and orders the continuation of the plan while witnessing the battle between her master and the witch. Following the conclusion with victory for Shadow, Natsume is captured by Shadow Garden and forced to enter the Holy Ground with them along with Acting Archbishop Nelson, before Alexia and Rose also compulsively joins them as well.

Inside, the history of the Hero Olivier and the Cult of Diablos is revealed, as well as Nelson's connection with the Cult as the Eleventh Seat of the Knight of Rounds. Upon this revelation, the Acting Archbishop unveils his true nature and begins his assault on the group, but Alpha and Delta can withstand his onslaught. Eventually, the party decides to temporarily retreat and return to the normal world.

In the aftermath, Beta is reported to be guiding the two princesses while further developing her relationship with them.

Bushin Festival Tournament
During the Bushin Festival, Natsume (as Beta disguise) and Alexia learn of Rose's assassination attempt on her fiance and becoming a fugitive from the law. Despite the political nature of the crime, Alexia still intends to search for her friend, despite the author's insistence on avoiding causing an international issue. Nevertheless, the princess refuses to abandon Rose, forcing Beta to relent and provide support.

From their investigation, the two then follow a lead on Rose's location, believing their friend is hiding in the capital's tunnel system. Despite Beta's reluctance, the elf nevertheless decides to follow Alexia to protect the princess as part of her job.

After exploring for a while, the duo has yet to find success until a tremendous surge of magic suddenly is detected, leading them to discover Rose among a group of fresh dead bodies. Realizing the situation, Beta silently observes as Alexia attempts to learn the truth behind her friend's motivation, however, the former student council president refuses to involve them in her plight to the former's anger. As a result, the two princesses confront one another in a duel which ultimately concludes with Rose's victory as Alexia is left unconscious. Subsequently, Natsume then allows the princess of Oriana to depart after giving her farewells before tending to the immobile princess of Midgar, pondering the decision of her master, Shadow.

Red Moon Incident
While reporting the latest developments regarding Shadow Garden, Beta is suddenly surprised to learn from her master that a Red Moon will soon occur. Despite her initial concerns due to the event's dark history, she nevertheless becomes confident in Shadow's strength and accepts an invitation to participate as well.

On the eve of the Red Moon, Beta infiltrates the Red Tower in Outlaw City along with a squad consisting of 664, 665, and 666 to research the blood of the vampire's progenitor. However, they are unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of her master's elder sister, Claire and the Vampire Hunter Milia who are attempting to rescue her brother from being sacrificed to revive the Vampire Queen. Despite being suspicious of one another's motivations, both parties agree to leave each other alone and resume their original goals.

Unfortunately, Claire is gravely injured by the awakened Blood Queen, Elizabeth, forcing Beta's party to intervene but the progenitor's strength overwhelms them even with two of Outlaw City's Monarchs present, Yukime and Juggernaut. Luckily, they are still able to stall for time for Shadow to arrive and duel against the vampire himself. Although Beta believes strongly in her master, she becomes worried when he initially struggles during the battle before assuming that their presence has become a hindrance to him. Nonetheless, her fears are assuaged when he finally unleashes his magic and performs his ultimate spell.

Upon regaining conscience, Beta discovers that her leader has already departed after destroying the Red Tower and healing every person's injuries. Notably, while retrieving the progenitor's blood sample, the elf unexpectedly learns that she has become capable of controlling the red liquid itself. With the mission a success, the member lastly witnesses the reunion between Milia and Elizabeth, wishing them success in achieving their dream before retreating into the night along with her team.

Great Trading Company Conflict
As the conflict with the Great Trade Alliance begins to escalate, Beta participates in an operation to dispose of several of the Alliance's private army and assassins while also acquiring information in the process. Unfortunately, the hostility between them continues to result in innocent deaths.

Later, Beta would provide her report to Shadow regarding the recent circulation of counterfeit bills, as well as Delta's disappearance after a confrontation with the enigmatic John Smith. Although her master is unable to support them, she does receive a memo from him which the elf proceeds to send to Eta for decryption.

Luckily, Eta can decipher their master's message, which Beta promptly reveals to Alpha and Gamma that Shadow had not betrayed them. In the message, he explains his intentions while securing the funds to reimburse the counterfeit banknotes while increasing their influence in relief and joy. When Delta also soon returns, the group then proceeds to the destination to retrieve the coins their master had hidden for them.