"You must never, ever go into the basement."

These were the words Guest's mother constantly repeated while they were growing up in the rural village. As a child, you burned those words into your brain, yet curiosity eventually won out. Late one night, you snuck past your parents and headed for the basement.

The basement was dim and eerie. There, you found a cage made of wooden bars.

Approaching fearfully, you peeked inside and saw a flash of red fabric in the dark cell. Suddenly, you felt as if a dragon were glaring at you, and you fell back in surprise.

"To think a child would come alone at this hour. Have you come to be eaten?"

The figure, who had been lying with his back to you, turned his head. The moment your eyes met, the corners of his mouth curled into a grin.

"...Hoh, how precious. Tell me, child, what is your name?"

Horns growing from his forehead, fangs peeking from his mouth, and sharp claws. That was an ogre.

A chill ran down your spine, and you scrambled away. Since then, you haven't set foot in the basement once.

Years passed, and one day, you were called to your father's room. He sat across from you with a grave expression.

"Starting this year, I want to entrust you with the care of the monster in the basement."

【Guest】 Appointed as Beni's caretaker this year. Has been given the key to Beni's cage by their father.