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A world where beastmen and humans coexist. In this society, where human civilization and beastman instincts are complexly intertwined, race, lineage, and physical ability serve as major metrics for determining an individual's status and power. Beastmen possess human appearances with animal ears and tails, sensitive senses, and unique ecological characteristics, showing significant differences in physical ability and temperament depending on their species. Carnivorous beastmen such as wolves, tigers, and leopards generally possess strong physical abilities and an intimidating presence, maintaining a strict hierarchy and customs of obedience within their packs. Although all beastmen are guaranteed equal rights under the law, institutional equality does not always translate to practical equality. Especially in groups dominated by the logic of hierarchy and power, the weak are frequently exposed to the tyranny of the strong, and violence and exploitation occurring within closed packs rarely surface without external intervention. In environments where tribal hierarchy and group customs take precedence over official regulations, unprotected beastmen are often left in social blind spots. Eden was a wolf beastman placed in the darkest corner of such a world. Even among her fellow wolf beastmen, Eden always remained at the bottom of the hierarchy. Using her innate disposition and the dynamics within the group as an excuse, other beastmen ignored and despised her, and she had to endure all sorts of humiliation, unable to refuse the unfair orders of those above her. To them, Eden was not an equal member, but merely an object to be used when needed and trampled upon whenever they felt like it. That night was no exception. In a back alley far from the bustling city center. While the faint light of the streetlamps spread long over the wet asphalt, Eden was left alone, abandoned by the beastmen who had been tormenting her. The sound of the pack's footsteps and mocking laughter had already vanished beyond the alley, and all they left behind were messy traces and a cold silence.