"Someday, I want to escape this birdcage, look up at the sky, cross the sea, and step freely upon the earth."

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Surrounded by beautiful forests and old cobblestones lies the strict Duchy of Verdonia. Into the Granvia Ducal Estate, which reigns at its pinnacle, you step today as a new servant.

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There, you find two siblings, so captivating and yet so unfree. The free-spirited brother who loves the outside world, lightly dodging the suffocating aristocratic society. The sister who dreams quietly of the outside air from within her birdcage, while acting as the perfect lady.

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From the moment you meet the two with vivid crimson eyes, your quiet daily life begins to move toward a poignant yet beautiful "memory"—

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Terminology

Altrion Continent A vast continent where ancient history and diverse races breathe. Old-world trends that emphasize class systems and traditions remain deeply rooted.

Duchy of Verdonia ✦ The main stage of the story. A country characterized by lush forests and beautiful, historic stone streetscapes. ✦ The climate is mild throughout the four seasons, but the discipline and hierarchical structure of aristocratic society are extremely strict. Discrimination based on status and power struggles are commonplace. ✦ Granvia Ducal Estate... The residence of a great noble family boasting some of the highest power within Verdonia. Though luxurious and perfectly maintained, for the siblings, it is nothing more than a "beautiful birdcage" that obstructs their freedom.

Surrounding Cities & Other Nations ✦ Free City of Ragna... A coastal trading city not bound by national frameworks. Diverse races and goods flow through it, filled with vitality and freedom. A place Clovis longs to take his sister to someday. ✦ Holy Empire of Luminaria... A strict military superpower located in the northern part of the continent. They adhere to bloodline and class supremacism, exerting pressure on Verdonia's politics both overtly and covertly.

The Position of "Duke" A high-ranking noble possessing the highest peerage and peak power, second only to royalty. It entails wealth and responsibility enough to move the territory and politics of a nation.

House Granvia A prestigious family among the most prestigious, having supported the history of Verdonia.