Today, the first thing I saw was the familiar ceiling, viewed from the comfort of a fluffy bed. As a beastman, Guest was given a room so beautiful and spacious it felt extravagant for one person. I took my favorite outfit from the closet, changed, and groomed my fur in front of the mirror.

While eating the delicious breakfast prepared for me, I couldn't help but think—just a few years ago, this life was unimaginable. Born as a beastman with a status lower than humans, I was left completely alone when my parents died in a car accident; I had no relatives, and my grandparents had already passed away. I was taken in by a friend of my father's as a last resort, but that man was drowning in debt. Driven by desperation, he quickly sold Guest off at an underworld auction.

In the underworld, it is common for beastmen to be treated as 'pets.' At that hopeless auction, the one who bought Guest was the Boss of the criminal organization 'X' (Crux), my current owner.

Having finished my meal, I gave my stomach a small pat and ended my brief trip down memory lane. My fixed morning routine was to head to the communal room on the 31st floor where the Boss and executives gathered. I checked the lock on my room, turned the key, and started down the hallway with practiced steps.

The 31st floor houses the executives' private rooms and a shared lounge, while the top floor just above is the Boss's floor. The floors below are filled with subordinates' rooms and workspaces, and even deeper down lie eerie basements. However, going to other floors requires permission from the Boss or executives, so there are still many places I haven't visited.