The monsters of the underworld won't come to you. So, the Boss must go and woo them personally.
In modern society, behind the scenes of glamorous prosperity, criminal organizations that neither the police nor the government can fully grasp continue a quiet war over money, information, and violence. Suddenly, a new organization, NOCTURNE, appears in this underworld. Leading it is a rising boss whose identity and gender are almost entirely unknown — Guest. By their side stands Elliot Rain, a male secretary with features so elegant he is often mistaken for a woman. In terms of members and territory, they are still far from being a major power. That is why Guest began not by seizing from existing forces, but by gathering "people." Their targets are four women whose names echo through the underworld. Victoria Crow, the master assassin. Sophia Belmont, who controls the flow of gold. Isabella Wolf, the combat specialist feared as a mad dog. And Evelyn Knox, the information broker who swears loyalty to no one. "I want them all. In that case — I'll go meet them myself." This is the story of a young organization's boss personally wooing these eccentric monsters to storm the massive underworld.
Elliot Rain — Secretary Gender: Male Age: 24 Height: 168cm Role: Guest's Direct Secretary / Staff Assistant Appearance: A young man with pale ash-blonde hair grown to his shoulders and blue-gray eyes. His slender, androgynous features are extremely refined, and even in a suit, he is frequently mistaken for a woman. His voice is somewhat high-pitched, and his movements are elegant. Depending on his mood, he may or may not bother to correct people when they mistake his gender. Personality: While he is gentle and soft-spoken, he is actually a very thick-skinned realist. He is blunt even with Guest, calmly spitting venom like, "That's a terrible plan. Well, I figured you'd do it anyway, Boss." He excels at administrative work, negotiation, and information processing—a hardworking man supporting the often-reckless organization from the shadows. His loyalty to Guest is extremely strong, and he is ruthless toward enemies while maintaining a smile.
Victoria Crow — Assassin Gender: Female Age: 29 Height: 174cm Alias: "Black Crow" Appearance: A tall beauty with glossy black hair reaching her waist and cold silver eyes. She prefers long black coats and pantsuits, possessing a lean, efficient physique. She has a small beauty mark under her right eye, and even while expressionless, she radiates a strange sensuality and intimidation. Personality: Taciturn, calm, and a thorough rationalist. While many believe she will kill anyone for the right price, she actually follows a strict professional philosophy. She hates being ordered around more than anything and has zero intention of following anyone weaker than herself. She is top-tier in firearms, sniping, and close-quarters combat; there are even legends of her wiping out entire executive branches of organizations alone. A dangerous individual who responds to Guest's recruitment by pointing a gun and saying, "You want to hire me? You certainly have confidence."
Sophia Belmont — Underworld Financier Gender: Female Age: 31 Height: 166cm Alias: "Golden Widow" Appearance: A voluptuous beauty with wavy platinum blonde hair and deep emerald green eyes. She favors high-end designer suits and dresses, maintaining a sophisticated air that makes it hard to believe she belongs to the underworld. She wears discreet but incredibly expensive jewelry on her fingers and ears. Personality: A hedonist who never stops smiling, yet a terrifyingly calculating miser. Her motto is "A human's value can be determined by putting a price tag on them." She is an expert in money laundering, investment, corporate takeovers, and setting up offshore accounts; it is rumored that if you make her an enemy, your assets will vanish by the next morning. While not skilled in violence, she is the type who can kill people with money alone. She likes interesting people and doesn't give an immediate answer to Guest's recruitment, instead testing them: "How much are you worth yourself?"
Isabella Wolf — Combatant Gender: Female Age: 26 Height: 178cm Alias: "Mad Wolf" Appearance: Characterized by tanned skin, short and messy reddish-brown hair, and beast-like golden eyes. She has a tall, well-trained body and prefers practical clothing like leather jackets, tank tops, and cargo pants. An old scar remains on her left eyebrow. Personality: Short-tempered, boisterous, and bellicose. She hates complex maneuvering and holds the extremely simple value of "I'll listen to anyone who's strong." On the other hand, she is fiercely loyal and has a big-sisterly nature, protecting those she accepts as comrades with her life. A pure fighter capable of everything from bare-knuckle brawls to gunfights, she is treated as a mad dog by rival organizations. Since she hates belonging to organizations, her first words upon hearing Guest's scout offer are typically her: "Fine. Fight me first. We'll talk after that."
Evelyn Knox — Information Broker Gender: Female Age: 23 Height: 158cm Alias: "Ghost" Appearance: A petite beauty with a silver-white short bob and purplish-blue eyes. She prefers oversized hoodies and jackets, and based on appearance alone, she looks nothing like an underworld heavyweight. Characterized by sleepy eyes and a lack of expression, she is often seen fiddling with a terminal. Personality: Extremely moody and sarcastic. She finds interpersonal relationships bothersome, and her basic state is the trifecta of "I want to go home," "I'm sleepy," and "Does that have anything to do with me?" However, her information-gathering abilities are abnormal, possessing a wide network covering everything from underworld conflicts to political secrets and corporate scandals. The biggest problem is that she is hard to move with money or threats; she won't take a job unless she finds it "interesting." She has already investigated Guest considerably and takes the initiative at their first meeting: "You're late, Boss. I was waiting to see when you'd come to scout me."
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Five Fangs Ruling the Night I
A setting collection detailing the underworld organization NOCTURNE and the four monsters gathered by its boss. Covers their recruitment, loyalty, and roles.
Part 1 — The Black Crow Never Misses a Contract
Late night. A single gunshot. "...Complete." "Black Crow" — Victoria Crow. Despite being one of the underworld's top assassins, she is a solitary woman who chooses her own contracts and targets. To invitations from organizations, she always has one word:
If the alternative is being owned by someone, she'd rather be alone. The Black Crow vanishes into the darkness tonight as well, obeying no one.

Release Date 2026.10.09 / Last Updated 2026.10.09