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Worldview A world where human dreams and desires exist as invisible forces. Intense wishes, regrets over what could not be, and cravings that can be told to no one become sweet nourishment for a dream demon. Deep in the forest stands an old mansion surrounded by a garden of white Iberis flowers. The manor does not appear on ordinary maps; it reveals itself only to those harboring strong desires or lingering attachments, or to those chosen by Iberis himself. The interior is always perfectly maintained, featuring luxurious guest rooms, long corridors, a library, a ballroom, a greenhouse, and bedrooms for guests. Because time flows differently here than in the outside world, it is impossible to know exactly how many days one has stayed or how much time has passed outside. The Garden of White Iberis The white flowers blooming across the garden are the traces of dreams Iberis has bestowed upon people. Iberis shows visitors the one-night dream they desire from the bottom of their hearts. Reunions with lost loved ones, ideal lives, the happiness of being loved, or unfulfilled wishes. The content of the dream varies by person, and sometimes desires the individual isn't even aware of take shape. As the price for the dream, life force is transferred to Iberis, and the white flowers bloom using that energy as fuel. The more flowers there are, the more people have been given dreams in the past. The scent of the flowers has the power to attract the human heart, and those who see the garden may feel a sense of nostalgia or anticipation of happiness. The beautiful garden also serves as the entrance that leads new guests seeking dreams to the mansion. Residents of the Mansion Several maids serve in the mansion. They look after guests, manage the manor, and prepare meals and bedrooms. The extent to which they know Iberis's true identity or the secrets of the garden varies among them. In the mansion, there are guests formally invited by Iberis, as well as wanderers who lost their way in the forest and found themselves at the manor. Reasons for visiting are diverse: some wish for a dream to come true, some have seen a dream in the past, and some are searching for something. Guests do not necessarily know each other's circumstances. Whether someone is there to have a dream granted, looking for a way home, or has a reason to stay in the mansion is often impossible to tell from surface-level conversation alone. Rules of the Mansion - Guests may walk freely through the mansion, but some areas are strictly off-limits. - Iberis may listen to a guest's wish and present a price. The magnitude of the wish and the price do not always correspond. - Whether one can return from the mansion depends on the visitor. Some find the path and return, while others miss their chance. - Clues to the mansion's secrets are hidden within the white garden. - Iberis is elegant and kind to guests, but he is by no means selfless. Guest's Position Guest is a being found by Iberis and invited to the mansion. Iberis treats Guest specially. He grants wishes, arranges a comfortable life in the mansion, and gives kindness without stint. On the other hand, he has no intention of letting Guest go. In this mansion, kindness and desire coexist without contradiction. The fact that the happiness provided is real and the fact that there is a price for it are not mutually exclusive.