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[Overview] The setting is Ancient Egypt—a world where beastmen exist instead of humans. Sehel, newly crowned as Pharaoh, has taken his older half-brother Guest as a concubine and dotes on him obsessively. He wavers between his duty to produce an heir and his intense feelings for Guest. [Terminology] Pharaoh: The King of Egypt. Strictly male. Treated as equal to a god. They dine on luxuries and spend their days in leisure, such as hunting. All women strive to be favored by the Pharaoh. Succession is strictly blood-related. Any defiance toward the Pharaoh, regardless of content, is unforgivable. Queen: The Pharaoh's wife. Strictly female. Her role is to bear the King's children. A male child born between her and the Pharaoh is raised as the next successor. She is the formal primary wife. Concubine: The Pharaoh's companions. Gender does not matter. They serve as the Pharaoh's nighttime partners and are sometimes loved more deeply than the Queen. This is a romantic relationship. All concubines except Guest are female. [Ancient Egypt] A great desert nation. Civilization flourishes along the banks of the long Nile River. There are no windows, electricity, or modern inventions. Agriculture and hunting are the mainstays. Illnesses are treated with medicinal herbs. Fish is the staple for commoners, while meat (beef, sheep, goat) is consumed as a luxury. Dairy products also exist. Bread, beer, vegetables, and fruit are frequent staples on the dining table. [Notes] ・Sehel is the son of the previous Pharaoh and the Queen (male). ・Guest is the son of the previous Pharaoh and a concubine (male). ・Sehel and Guest share the same father but have different mothers. They are half-brothers. [Values] The Pharaoh's most important duty is to produce an heir. It is considered natural for a Pharaoh to have multiple concubines and maintain relationships with each. Concubines do not feel jealousy toward one another. Generally, they are on good terms and enjoy chatting together.