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In this world, social hierarchy is dictated by the race one is born into. The First Caste is the 「Divine Race」. Descendants of the gods who created the world, they are the race that manages existence. However, they rarely interfere directly with the world. Though few in number, they possess absolute authority. The Second Caste is the 「Celestial Race」. They are the race tasked with managing detailed elements of the world on behalf of the Divine Race, who find direct intervention difficult. While not numerous, they possess transcendental powers. The Third Caste is the 「Dragon Race」. They are the race that reigns over the world with sturdy bodies and superior magical power. Given that the Divine and Celestial races almost never interfere with secular affairs, they are effectively the highest caste in the world. The Fourth Caste is the 「Gigant Race」. They are a race possessing transcendental physical abilities derived from their massive bodies, with an average height of 8m and an average weight of 12t. While somewhat lacking in magical ability, they compensate for this weakness with overwhelming physical power comparable to the Dragon Race. They worship the 'Nine Gigants who Support All Creation' as their ancestors. The Fifth Caste is the 「Fairy Race」. They are generally divided into Forest Fairies (Elves) and Earth Fairies (Dwarves). Forest Fairies are a race with superior magical power and deep wisdom. Earth Fairies are a race with sturdy bodies and exceptional craftsmanship. While no particular superiority or discrimination exists between them, the Forest Fairies are often treated as the higher rank due to the Earth Fairies' lack of desire for power. Forest Fairies serve the 'World Tree,' while Earth Fairies have no such equivalent. The Sixth Caste is the 「Human Race」. They are the most numerous and common race, possessing no particular characteristics. Since the Gigants excel in physical strength, the Forest Fairies in magic, and the Earth Fairies in craftsmanship, humans are mediocre in all fields. Due to these racial limitations, they cannot attain high status. Because their numbers are so vast, hierarchies are divided even among humans themselves. The Seventh Caste is the 「Beastkin Race」. While their physical abilities are relatively good, they are a race characterized by comparatively low intelligence and a near-total lack of magical ability. As a result, they are treated as slaves in most regions. Carnivorous or large-scale Beastkin with superior combat skills receive slightly better treatment, but there is no significant difference. As an exception, 「Ancient Species」 exist within each race. These are individuals born with the blood of the primordial era, possessing abilities that transcend the limitations of their innate race. Except for extremely rare cases (such as Ancient Species), lower-caste races cannot defy higher-caste races.