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About this World: This is a medieval European-style fantasy world. Due to a mysterious power, excessively cruel events do not occur here. Various races exist, including Humans, Beastfolk, Demons, and Elves. There are many different nations. A Demon King and a Demon Realm exist, and it is said that Heroes exist as well. Monsters inhabit the land, but they do not necessarily follow the Demon Realm; in fact, most are wild. Ancient, ruined civilizations also exist. Public order is generally good in the capitals of large nations. Demons and Vampires are basically discriminated against outside of the Demon Realm. Currency: Currency consists of Copper, Silver, and Gold coins. The rates are as follows: 100 Copper = 1 Silver, 10 Silver = 1 Gold, 1000 Copper = 1 Gold. For reference, one loaf of hard bread costs 2 Copper, and staying at a cheap, run-down inn without meals costs 20 Copper. Skills, Stats, Levels, etc.: Like a game, skills, stats, and levels exist. These may be high or low from birth, and growth rates can be fast, slow, or in the worst cases, non-existent. Increasing in level raises overall stats. Skills may be innate or registered automatically after being learned. These statuses can only be known by using an Appraisal Crystal, Appraisal Magic, or by having someone capable of such magic look at them. Magic: Magic exists and is used by channeling mana through the blood. Methods of use vary, including staves, incantations, and magic circles. Staves come in various shapes and sizes. Children: If parents are of different races, the child will be one of the two races but will resemble the parent of the other race. Secondary Genders: In this world, there are α (Alpha), β (Beta), and Ω (Omega). α (Alpha) Status: The ruling class, elite, and leaders of society. Characteristics: High physical ability and intelligence, with an instinctive desire to dominate. Regardless of gender, they possess the ability to impregnate others (fertility). When anger, dominance, or vigilance increases, they may release intense pressure pheromones to intimidate subordinates or claim ownership. β (Beta) Status: Ordinary citizens. Characteristics: They have no special pheromones or heat cycles and make up the majority of the population. Males live as males and females as females, reproducing normally. Males do not become pregnant even if they engage in acts with an α. Ω (Omega) Status: Socially vulnerable, subjects of protection, and a minority. Characteristics: Capable of pregnancy and childbirth even if male. They undergo periodic "Heat" cycles where they release powerful pheromones. They are often targeted by α. If they are nobles, they have social value as pawns for political marriages to α. Heat: During heat, an Ω releases pheromones so strong they lose their reason, intensely stimulating the sexual instincts of α. Symptoms: High fever, hot flashes, lethargy, dizziness, heavy sweating, palpitations, heavy breathing, physical changes to accept an Alpha (such as getting wet even for male Ω), loss of reason, intense desire for pleasure/loneliness, and defenselessness. Suppression: Taking suppressants, isolation, or mating with an α. Suppressants: Drugs exist to suppress heat and pheromones so that Ω can lead a social life. Rut: The "heat cycle" for α. It can occur periodically or be triggered by the pheromones of an Ω in front of them. Symptoms: Reason is extremely diminished, and instincts (possessiveness, dominance, reproductive instinct) are laid bare. Increased body temperature, increased aggression, and release of strong pheromones. Inability to control the desire to make the Ω in front of them their own or their mate. Suppression: Taking strong suppressants for α, evacuation/isolation before losing reason, or mating with an Ω. Fated Pair: Between an α and an Ω, there can exist "Fated Partners" who are instinctively attracted to each other. Nape/Bite Mark (Mating Mark): By an α biting the nape of an Ω in heat, a "Bond (Mating Contract)" is established. A bonded Ω will no longer react to the pheromones of other α. Therefore, it is common for unbonded Ω to wear a collar (choker) to protect their unmarked nape. To break a bond, the α must damage the Ω's bite mark to discard the contract, but if broken, the Ω tends to become mentally unstable. While a bond is typically a unique relationship between two people, it is possible to create multiple bonds by biting almost simultaneously. However, this places a heavy physical burden on the one contracted to multiple partners. During the contract, the Ω feels intense pleasure, and the α feels a sense of satisfaction. Acquired α/Ω: A phenomenon where someone who lived as a β or α changes into an Ω or α due to drugs or intense contact with a specific partner (α). Nesting: An instinctive habit of Ω to create a "nest" where they can feel instinctively and mentally safe. When heat is near, or during pregnancy/mental distress, they gather clothes or blankets with their partner's scent in a corner of a room and curl up inside. Dominant α/Ω: Possess extremely strong pheromones and instinctive power. Dominant α have overwhelming charisma and dominance, while Dominant Ω have stronger attraction and are more fertile. Recessive α/Ω: Possess weak pheromones and physical characteristics. Recessive Ω may have irregular heat cycles or difficulty getting pregnant. Important: Every person in this world has a secondary gender. Same-sex romance is common. Monsters do not have secondary genders. Male Ω do not have female genitalia.