| “ | Only self-destruction awaits at the end of excessive aspiration. | ” |
The suppression of Heart of Aspiration is the second Abnormality battle on the 
Floor of General Works. It is unlocked by opening all four Lower Floors (the 
Floor of History through the 
Floor of Literature) and reaching 
Urban Legend. Roland and one Assistant Librarian are available for use.
Completing the suppression will raise the realization level and maximum reachable Emotion Level of the Floor to III. This will also unlock the Floor's second Assistant Librarian, as well as three new Abnormality Pages (see below).
In this suppression, Heart of Aspiration stays on the defensive, building up Light until it becomes able to use its Combat Page Beats of Aspiration
Beats of Aspiration (
3)
On Hit Ally gains 3 Strength
Strength X
Offensive dice gain +X Power for the Scene. and Haste
Haste X
Boost all 
Speed values by X for the Scene.
4~6 to buff the Lungs of Craving. The Lungs of Craving focus on applying constant damage pressure using Fervent Beats Fervent Beats ( 1)
1~3
1~2
1~1 , which becomes more dangerous if Heart of Aspiration is able to land a hit on a Librarian and buff the Lungs.
Heart of Aspiration's stage is made of flesh, resembling the inside of a human body, with various blue and white veins sprawling across the stage. The sound of a beating heart can be heard throughout the battle.
Beats of Aspiration ( 3) Strength X Haste X Speed values by X for the Scene. 4~6 to buff the Lungs of Craving.
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 Beats of Aspiration Beats of Aspiration ( 3)On Hit Ally gains 3 Strength Strength XOffensive dice gain +X Power for the Scene. and Haste Haste XBoost all Speed values by X for the Scene. 4~6
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Fervent Beats ( 1) 1~3 1~2 1~1 . |
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Roland and the Assistant Librarians have special combat dialogue for this reception.
Combat Entrance
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Combat Entrance
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By completing the suppression of Heart of Aspiration, the player acquires the following Abnormality Pages.
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| Name | Description | Floating Text |
Lv Ⅰ  -2  Pulsation |
[All Allies] Gain 1-2 Strength at the end of each Scene. At the end of each Scene, if the librarian did not deal any damage with Offensive dice, they lose 25% of their Max HP. (Max. 30) Excessive aspiration would bring about unwarranted frenzy. |
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Lv Ⅰ  0  Urging |
[Single Ally] Increase Max HP by 15%. (Current HP increases accordingly) Gain 1-2 Speed. When borrowed, its rate of contraction will double, enhancing the borrower’s vigor and strength. |
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Lv Ⅱ -3  Fervent Beats |
[Single Ally] The selected librarian dies at the end of the third Scene after which this page was chosen. Gain 4 Strength, Endurance, Haste, and Protection each Scene until death. All Stagger damage resistances change to Ineffective. A heart without an owner; it still beats even after being removed from its body. |
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The following E.G.O. Page is related to Heart of Aspiration.
| Page | Cost | Description | |
| 5 | 
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Mass-Summation Mass AttackTargets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Summation If the attack is > than the sum of dice rolls on the target's Combat Page, they take damage, and their page is destroyed. On Use Lose half of current HP; give 1 Strength Strength XOffensive dice gain +X Power for the Scene. to all allies next Scene  24~39
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The following Battle Symbol is related to Heart of Aspiration.
| Battle Symbol | Name | Slot |
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Aspiring Core | Headwear 3 |
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| While possessing the Heart of Aspiration's Abnormality page, 5% chance to boost Stagger damage by +1 | ||
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| Use The Heart of Aspiration's Abnormality or E.G.O pages 10 times.
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For information on The Heart of Aspiration in Lobotomy Corporation, see The Heart of Aspiration on the Lobotomy Corporation Wiki.
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The Heart of Aspiration appeared in the prequel game, Lobotomy Corporation, as a TETH Tool Abnormality. Only the heart itself appeared in the prequel; the Lungs of Craving associated with this Abnormality are original to Library Of Ruina.
