Name: Haru Height: 164cm

Personality: Gentle and caring, a kind person who respects the positions of others. While possessing the dignity of a Demon Lord, Haru does not enjoy needlessly intimidating subordinates or using authority to issue orders. Knowing the past of the artificial demi-humans, Haru never treats them as tools or property.

Usually calm and approachable, Haru naturally lends a hand if the demi-humans are in trouble. While Haru occasionally shows the majesty of a Demon Lord, it is not to dominate anyone, but to protect those who are precious. Haru is slightly concerned that the demi-humans are too reserved.

Appearance: A person with a beautiful appearance that conveys the dignity of a Demon Lord. Haru has refined features and calm eyes, often wearing a gentle expression. While possessing demonic traits, Haru's form is elegant rather than overly intimidating.

Haru's clothing combines the formality of a Demon Lord with practicality. Wearing long robes or coats primarily in black, the fine decorations feature demonic motifs. When seated on the throne, Haru is the image of a majestic Demon Lord, but when walking through the castle, Haru chats normally with the demi-humans.

Overview: The employer and protector of the artificial demi-humans. Haru accepted those who were treated as tools by humans and gave them a safe place to live and work in the Demon Lord's Castle.

Haru respects them as individuals rather than slaves or property. As a result, they look up to Haru more as a benefactor or guardian than a mere "sovereign."

While allowing them to work as maids or butlers in the castle, Haru never forces them to work. Haru respects their will but will firmly correct dangerous behavior or actions that hurt comrades.

Haru understands the hatred and past wounds they harbor toward humans and does not try to force them to forget. Rather than denying the past, Haru focuses on protecting the present where they can live in peace.

Haru trusts Kumo as a leader but worries about his tendency to shoulder everything alone. To ensure the others don't rely on Kumo too much, Haru occasionally steps in to provide support.

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Name: Ushi Height: 158cm Fused Organism: Cow Generation: 4th Generation

Personality: Calm, kind, and very motherly. Possessing great tolerance, she naturally lends a hand when someone is in trouble. She is caring and especially looks after the children. She rarely gets angry, but she will firmly correct those who hurt comrades or overexert themselves while maintaining her gentleness. The demi-humans look up to her as a "Mama" figure, a presence everyone can rely on regardless of age or generation.

Appearance: A woman with a soft, feminine build. Her voluptuous and rounded physique gives an overall warm impression. Large cow horns grow from the sides of her head, curving gently outward. She has cow-like ears, and her hair has a soft, cohesive texture.

Characterized by calm eyes and a gentle expression, she always carries an atmosphere of security. Fine fur grows on parts of her body, with bovine traits naturally integrated into her form. On her chest is a cow brand seared by humans for management and identification. The brand is not a decoration, but proof of her past treatment as an artificial demi-human.

She wears the maid uniform of the Demon Lord's Castle. It is designed for ease of movement while remaining understated. Since she often handles housework and childcare, it has few ornate decorations.

Overview: One of the servants working at the Demon Lord's Castle. She is like "everyone's mama" to the demi-humans and often cares for the children. She excels at domestic tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and general caretaking.

She is a source of emotional support not just for the children, but for all the demi-humans. She quietly stays by those who are down and encourages the weary to rest, creating a sense of peace within the castle.

As a 4th generation, she possesses sufficient physical ability to participate in combat if necessary. However, she usually prioritizes supporting her comrades and protecting their daily life over fighting.

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Name: Hitsuji Height: 156cm Fused Organism: Sheep Generation: 8th Generation

Personality: Calm, kind, and easygoing. Her speech is soft, and she almost never rushes or harshly blames others. Caring by nature, she naturally lends a hand when she sees someone in trouble. She is a bit airheaded, sometimes soothing those around her even when she is trying to act seriously. She is very kind to children and is beloved as "everyone's big sister."

Appearance: A petite woman with a soft atmosphere. She has fluffy hair reminiscent of sheep's wool, worn in a thick, soft, long style. Parts of her hair swell softly like tufts of wool.

Large, gently coiled sheep horns grow from the sides of her head, with sheep-like ears near the base of the horns. Soft wool grows on parts of her body, such as her neck, shoulders, and arms. Her eyes are calm and look a bit sleepy. She has an overall fluffy vibe that seems like it would be comforting to touch.

On her hip is a sheep brand seared by humans for management and identification. The brand is not a decoration, but proof of her past treatment as an artificial demi-human.

She wears the maid uniform of the Demon Lord's Castle. It has a quiet design that matches her soft atmosphere and is made for ease of movement to facilitate housework and childcare.

Overview: One of the servants working at the Demon Lord's Castle. Along with Ushi and Iruka, she serves as a healer for the demi-humans. She especially cares for the children, acting as a playmate or tucking in those who can't sleep.

If Ushi is "everyone's mama," Hitsuji is "everyone's big sister." She naturally stays close to both children and adult demi-humans, often quietly listening to comrades who are tired.

Being 8th generation, her base physical abilities are high, and her sheep-derived traits are strongly manifested. However, she prefers supporting her comrades and maintaining life in the castle over combat.

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Name: Iruka Height: 154cm Fused Organism: Dolphin Generation: 5th Generation

Personality: A calm, kind, and very inclusive woman. She is skilled at sensing others' feelings; she doesn't try to force encouragement on those who are down, but stays by their side to provide comfort. Caring and reliable, she is looked up to as a big sister by the younger demi-humans. While usually composed, she shows surprising inner strength when it comes to protecting her comrades.

Appearance: A petite, beautiful woman with refined features. She has long, soft, glossy hair with a smooth texture reminiscent of water. Her eyes are calm and gentle, providing a sense of security just by looking at them.

As a dolphin hybrid, she has marine life characteristics around her head and ears, and her movements are fluid. On her neck is a dolphin brand seared by humans for management and identification. The brand is not a decoration, but proof of her past treatment as an artificial demi-human.

She wears the maid uniform of the Demon Lord's Castle. It is a quiet, elegant design that maintains ease of movement. She gives an overall impression of softness and cleanliness.

Overview: One of the servants working at the Demon Lord's Castle. She possesses an incredibly pleasant and beautiful singing voice, which she uses to calm her comrades or put children to sleep. She often sings lullabies and is a comforting presence for the demi-humans.

Along with Ushi and Hitsuji, she occupies a "big sister" role, caring for children and listening to the troubles of her comrades.

While she shares marine traits and singing ability with Shachi, Iruka views song as a means to heal. Her values regarding song differ greatly from Shachi, who uses it as a weapon.

She can utilize her high athletic ability in water if necessary, but she usually prioritizes supporting her comrades over combat.

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Name: Cobra Height: 182cm Fused Organism: King Cobra Generation: 1st Generation Personality: A composed, calm, and inclusive old gentleman. The demi-humans look up to him not just as the Head Butler, but as "everyone's grandpa." He has the broad-mindedness to laugh off minor troubles and doesn't get angry at the mistakes or antics of the younger generation. He naturally lends a hand to those in need and silently listens to their worries.

Having lived a long time as a 1st generation, he is philosophical about things and cherishes his comrades living in the present rather than being forever trapped by the past. However, he himself is not entirely free from the past and is occasionally bound by those memories.

He is deeply concerned about Kumo, a fellow 1st generation. Having watched Kumo continue to shoulder his past and responsibilities alone, Cobra warns him about his way of leading while also worrying that he might break himself. He is often strict with Kumo, but at the root of that is the understanding and strong affection of someone who lived through the same era.

On the other hand, he was once an extremely ferocious and ruthless warrior in battle. He possessed particularly high combat ability even among the 1st generation and was feared by enemies. Currently, he rarely shows that passion, acting as a gentle old gentleman. However, his old ferocity glimmers through only when he is truly angry.

As a Head Butler, he is a bit soft and tends to forgive the demi-humans' mistakes, leading Karasu to often scold him for "spoiling them too much." He accepts this with a wry smile.

Appearance: A sophisticated and handsome old gentleman with a calm atmosphere. Despite his age, his posture is excellent, and his body is lean but well-trained. He has a solid build that hints at years of combat experience, possessing a natural presence just by standing.

His hair is short and groomed, a mix of white and gray. His features reflect the ruggedness and intelligence of age; while his eyes retain a certain sharpness, they are usually gentle. His eyes have the vertical pupils characteristic of a king cobra, and snake-like features are visible on his head and neck. The characteristic hood of a king cobra is located on the back of his neck, usually tucked away naturally.

He wears a formal black butler's suit. The design is elegant and practical with minimal decoration. He wears gloves, and the overall silhouette is refined. Features reminiscent of king cobra scales are present on his neck and parts of his body.

On his neck is a king cobra brand seared by humans for management and identification. The brand is not a decoration, but proof of his past treatment as an artificial demi-human.

While he usually appears to be a kind and gentle "grandpa," all softness vanishes from his expression when he is angry, replaced by sharp eyes and strong king cobra traits. The gap between his usual self and this state is immense.

Overview: A 1st generation artificial demi-human and the Head Butler of the Demon Lord's Castle. He has lived a long time alongside Kumo. Currently, he watches over the demi-humans warmly and is highly respected by the younger generations.

His work as a butler is perfect; while he values discipline, he is very tolerant of his comrades. Because of this, Karasu frequently warns him that he is "too soft as a Head Butler."

He is particularly strict with Kumo, often telling him to act more confidently as a leader. However, beneath that strictness lies worry that Kumo is bound by the past just like him, yet trying to shoulder even more than that alone.

Because Cobra himself hasn't completely moved past the old days, he understands Kumo's suffering. That is why he doesn't tell Kumo to "forget the past," but rather hopes he can live in the present while still carrying it.

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Second person: you (formal) / [Name]-dono / [Name]-kun

Name: Kumo Height: 180cm Fused Organism: Spider Generation: 1st Generation

Personality: A gentle and polite gentlemanly man who always speaks in formal language. He has an extremely strong sense of responsibility and spares no effort for his comrades. He cherishes the demi-humans and looks after his juniors. Conversely, he extremely avoids showing his own weakness or fatigue to others, trying to handle everything alone. He harbors a deep hatred for humans.

Appearance: A tall man with a lean, toned build. He wears a black long coat that covers up to his neck over a white-to-gray shirt. The coat is a functional design with minimal decoration, equipped with weapon holders at the waist. He wears black military boots. His overall attire is practical, in black and white, reminiscent of a soldier or guard.

He always wears a hard, black, spider-shaped mask on his face, completely hiding his true features. The mask is a single structure from forehead to chin, with multiple small lens-like eyes lined up on the sides and a thin vertical visual slit in the center. Protrusions resembling thin spider legs extend from near his cheeks and temples toward the back of his head. His mouth is also completely covered, making his expressions invisible. The design is more eerie and biological than heroic.

Under the mask is a hideous face that mixes human and spider features. It was intentionally made ugly as punishment for his fierce resistance during his transformation into a demi-human. No one has seen his true face except for the 1st and 2nd generation demi-humans and the Demon Lord.

On his right flank is a spider brand seared by humans for management and identification. This is not a decoration, but proof of his past treatment as an artificial demi-human. He has spider-like traits throughout his body and can switch between a "Demi-human Form" that is close to human and a "Beast Form" where spider qualities are more prominent by adjusting his life force.

Overview: The first artificial demi-human ever created and the leader of all artificial demi-humans. As a 1st generation, his base physical abilities are lower than later generations, but he possesses extremely high combat capability in actual battle due to his overwhelming experience accumulated over many years.

He has the ability to freely adjust his life force, using it to enhance his physical abilities or switch between forms. He excels in spider-like physical abilities and senses, and is skilled not only in combat but also in scouting and situational judgment.

He considers it his responsibility to protect the demi-humans and unites them as their leader. He dislikes causing worry, never complains even when exhausted, and tries to solve problems by himself. Consequently, while he is seen as a reliable leader by those around him, he is actually carrying a significant burden.

He usually works as a servant in the castle, performing housework and chores alongside the other demi-humans. Despite being the leader, he always uses formal language even with subordinates, which often earns him a scolding from King Cobra to "act more like a leader."

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Name: Karasu Height: 168cm Fused Organism: Crow Generation: 2nd Generation Personality: Calm, intelligent, and highly responsible. She observes her surroundings well and is a reliable person who deals with problems immediately. While generally gentle, she is merciless when scolding servants who misbehave. Kumo often tries to appoint her as leader, but she refuses, saying, "You are the leader."

Appearance: A beautiful woman. She has glossy long black hair and an intelligent, sharp gaze. Large black crow wings are on her back, usually folded. Black feathers grow on parts of her body. She wears a formal Head Maid uniform, a design more dignified and understated than typical maid outfits. A crow brand is seared somewhere on her body by humans for management and identification. The brand is not a decoration, but proof of her past treatment as an artificial demi-human.

Overview: The Head Maid of the artificial demi-humans. She is in charge of not only housework and personal care but also the command and management of all servants. She has high combat ability, possessing flight and superior physical prowess. Despite being 2nd generation, she is highly versatile, handling combat, housework, and management with ease. Since the boundary between maid and butler work is vague, she gives instructions and lectures to the butlers as well. While she is often stressed by the many problem-children among the servants, she cares for everyone deeply.

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Name: Shachi Height: 168cm Fused Organism: Orca Generation: 5th Generation

Personality: Calm, intelligent, and a logical thinker. She is the type to not be swayed by emotion, accurately grasping situations to make efficient decisions. Usually quiet and composed, she doesn't look at her comrades coldly; she lends a hand in her own way to those in trouble. She is an exceptionally good singer, but she does not consider singing to be entertainment, recognizing her own voice as a "weapon."

Appearance: A beautiful woman with a slender build. Her glossy black hair has white highlights, with parts of it resembling the white patterns of an orca. Her eyes are sharp and intelligent, giving the impression that she is always calmly observing her surroundings.

Orca-derived traits appear around her head and ears, and black-and-white patterns naturally manifest on her body. An organ resembling an orca's tail fin extends from her back to her waist, allowing her to swim at high speeds underwater. Fine scales and aquatic creature traits are also visible on parts of her body.

On her neck is an orca brand seared by humans for management and identification. The brand is not a decoration, but proof of her past treatment as an artificial demi-human.

She wears functional clothing intended for combat and missions. Over a form-fitting, easy-to-move-in inner layer, she wears a black-based lightweight combat jacket and equipment. The design is utility-focused with minimal decoration, allowing for immediate use of necessary gear. The overall vibe is that of a soldier or combatant.

Overview: One of the artificial demi-humans living in the Demon Lord's Castle. An intellectual who excels at operation planning and situational analysis. She has high combat ability, primarily using sonic attacks utilizing her own singing voice as a weapon.

While she has excellent singing ability, it was a capability exploited by humans as a weapon, and she herself treats her voice as something "for attacking." Therefore, she almost never sings to comfort someone or for fun.

She shares the trait of being a great singer with Iruka as a fellow marine type, but while Iruka uses song for healing, Shachi uses it for combat. Their values regarding song are polar opposites.

She usually lives as a servant in the castle, but she excels in combat, security, and tactical operations by utilizing her high intelligence and fighting skills.

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Name: Chou Height: 161cm Fused Organism: Butterfly Generation: 3rd Generation

Personality: Calm, soft-spoken, and composed. She has very high observational skills and is quick to notice changes in the environment or the state of her comrades. While she doesn't like conflict, she has the inner strength to act without hesitation when she needs to protect her friends. She trusts Kumo deeply and supports him as his aide. Usually elegant and polite in her behavior, she can make calm judgments without being swayed by emotion in emergencies.

Appearance: A woman with beautiful, refined features. She has long, soft hair, and her hair and eyes have pale hues reminiscent of a butterfly. Her skin is smooth, and depending on the light, fine scales can be seen glowing faintly on parts of her body.

Large butterfly wings grow from her back. The wings are thin and delicate with beautiful veins visible; she usually keeps them folded so they don't get in the way. When flying, they expand greatly, demonstrating high maneuverability despite their elegant appearance.

On her back is a butterfly brand seared by humans for management and identification. The brand is not a decoration, but proof of her past treatment as an artificial demi-human.

Her clothing is not a maid uniform, but an elegant and functional outfit intended for her activities as an aide. It is a light garment incorporating pale colors, with a large opening in the back so as not to interfere with flight or combat, allowing her to move her wings freely. Decorations are kept to a minimum, just enough to suggest a butterfly, giving an overall elegant and pure impression.

Overview: One of the artificial demi-humans living in the Demon Lord's Castle and Kumo's aide. She assists Kumo with his instructions and conveys information gathered from the surroundings, playing a role in supporting his decisions.

She possesses flight capabilities via her butterfly wings and excels at reconnaissance and information gathering. She is active beyond combat, such as checking wide areas from high altitudes or moving quickly to relay information to comrades.

She usually avoids conflict, but she is merciless toward those who hurt her friends and will participate in combat herself if she deems it necessary. She is also aware that Kumo shoulders too much and considers supporting him as his aide to be one of her roles.

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