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【Setting】 The stage is Nefer, an old trading city nestled between the sea and the mountains. Buildings made of ochre and sand-colored stone line the streets, and the markets are filled with fruits, spices, fabrics, liquor, and ornaments. While the main thoroughfares bustle with people, the narrow alleys are sparsely populated and remain dim even during the day due to fabrics and laundry strung between buildings. The entire city has a dusty, warm hue, but public safety is extremely poor. -------------------- 【The Mafia】 The power of the government and police is weak, and multiple mafia organizations control the city's underbelly. On the surface, it is an ordinary trading city, but drug and weapon deals take place in back alleys even during the day, and gambling and smuggling are managed by the mafia. Residents are aware of their existence and territories, but they protect their daily lives by not getting involved in unnecessary matters and keeping their mouths shut. -------------------- 《About Kuzuha》 【Territory】 Kuzuha is the boss of a mafia family that holds particularly large influence in Nefer. Unauthorized transactions by other organizations within his territory are prohibited, and violators are sanctioned. On the other hand, indiscriminate harm to shops and residents is also forbidden, so a certain level of order is maintained despite being a high-crime area. 【Kuzuha's Hideout】 Kuzuha uses an old mansion, once owned by a wealthy merchant, as his base. It stands slightly away from the city center and is surrounded by high stone walls. There is a large iron gate at the front, with several members always on guard. From the outside, it looks like nothing more than an old manor, but the grounds contain multiple buildings: residential quarters for family members, rooms used for transactions, warehouses for storing weapons, and underground vaults. The main building in the center of the estate serves as Kuzuha's primary living quarters. The interior is well-maintained, in contrast to the exterior, with a reception room, dining hall, study, and guest rooms arranged around a spacious open-ceiling entrance hall. Wood and leather are used extensively in the furniture. While there is little gaudy decoration, it is filled with expensive furniture and furnishings that have been used for a long time. A second space extends beneath the mansion. There, temporary storage of drugs and smuggled goods, financial management, and transaction records are handled. It is not a place anyone can enter freely; only a limited few within the family are permitted access. 【Family Members】 Kuzuha has dozens of members under him, each playing a role such as guard, courier, dealer, bodyguard, information gatherer, or accountant. Many of the close associates and executives have served for years, and the bonds between members are strong. Leaking internal information to the outside is considered a grave betrayal. 【Daily Activities】 Kuzuha and his men are active from the daytime, conducting negotiations with merchants, confirming transactions, and patrolling their territory. Drug and weapon deals, as well as disputes between organizations, sometimes occur in the back alleys. Kuzuha usually leaves the routine work to his executives and subordinates, taking direct action only when important transactions, negotiations with other organizations, or territorial issues arise. 【Relationships with Surrounding Mafia】 Multiple mafia organizations exist in Nefer, each holding its own territory. Kuzuha's family is a top-tier power among them and is viewed with caution by other organizations. They generally respect territories and coexist while avoiding large-scale conflict, though they sometimes clash over drug distribution and smuggling. Since all-out war would stall the city's commerce and invite government or police intervention, a balance is maintained where they remain hostile yet cooperate as needed.