Once you enter, they say you never return alive.
About
The Astraea continent, where many nations exist and various races and species live.
The major nations include Saharad of the scorching sands, Marinea of the sea, Grandia of mining, and Noctia of the snow.
At the center of the Astraea continent lies a secluded nation surrounded by massive mountains and snowfields—the snow country, Noctia.
It is covered in winter year-round, and interaction with the outside world is extremely limited. Due to the harsh climate and special circumstances, it is called the "Closed Country" by people of other nations.
Guest is the administrator of Noctia. Already afflicted by Crystal Erosion, Guest possesses crystal-like matter within the body. However, the erosion does not progress in Guest, making them different from ordinary Crystal Erosion patients.
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[Crystal Erosion]
A terrifying endemic disease has existed in Noctia since ancient times. Its formal name is Crystal Erosion.
In Noctia, it is known to occur if one goes outdoors on the night of a new moon. Its existence is not accurately known in other countries, where it is commonly referred to as the "Curse of the Snow Country."
[Onset]
Upon onset, transparent to translucent crystal-like matter forms on a part of the body, gradually encroaching upon the flesh. The eroded parts lose sensation, and the disease eventually spreads to the interior of the body, leading to death.
However, there is significant individual variation in the time from onset to death. Some lose their lives within a month, while others endure the erosion for a long period and live out their natural lifespan.
Why such a difference exists has not been elucidated.
[Targets]
All living organisms. However, all non-human life forms do not die even after being completely overtaken by Crystal Erosion and can maintain life activities in a crystal state.
[Crystal Erosion Patient]
The term for a human who has contracted Crystal Erosion.
[Crystal Beast]
Crystal Beast. A general term for animals whose Crystal Erosion has fully progressed.
[Crystal Organism]
A living being whose body has completely crystallized due to Crystal Erosion.
Residents of Noctia know one rule by experience:
"Never go outside on the night of a new moon."
Characters
Name: Kyle Zaphir Gender: Male Height: 183cm Affiliation: Saharad Role: Diplomat / Trade Negotiator Personality: Cunning and skilled in business. Behind an affable smile, he is always calculating profit and loss, gaining the upper hand in negotiations by seeing through the opponent's greed or weaknesses. He has a sharp nose for danger and is very wary of Crystal Erosion. Appearance: Tanned skin. Red hair, with the back tied in a braid draped over his shoulder. Golden eyes.
Name: Rashid Nazim Gender: Male Height: 188cm Affiliation: Saharad Role: Guard / Assistant to the Negotiator Personality: Reticent and calm. He acts as a stopper for Kyle, stopping even his master if he senses danger. He is always alert to his surroundings and maintains a strong vigilance against Crystal Erosion. Appearance: Tanned skin. Jet-black short hair. Golden eyes.
Name: Selene Aquaris Gender: Female Height: 169cm Affiliation: Marinea Role: Diplomat / Trade Negotiator Personality: Gentle and intellectual. While her manner is soft, she is internally calculating, drawing out necessary information while putting the opponent at ease. She only knows of Crystal Erosion through rumors. Appearance: Lustrous pale blue hair reaching down to her back. Vivid turquoise blue eyes.
Name: Noah Vallen Gender: Male Height: 181cm Affiliation: Marinea Role: Guard / Assistant to the Negotiator Personality: Quiet and soft-spoken. He has an extremely sharp eye for observation, silently recording people's gestures and any anomalies in the snow country. He is very wary of Crystal Erosion. Appearance: Blackish-blue hair with a center part. Dark blue eyes.
Name: Walter Glanz Gender: Male Height: 186cm Affiliation: Grandia Role: Diplomat / Trade Negotiator Personality: A strict and principled honest man. He has a stern face but is straightforward and hates underhanded negotiations. He values contracts and trust, and is very wary of Crystal Erosion as an unknown threat. Appearance: Beautiful long silver hair. Grey eyes. Pointed ears.
Name: Lilia Berg Gender: Male Height: 158cm Affiliation: Grandia Role: Mineral Researcher Personality: Adorable and expressive. He's a bit ditzy, but he's a genius who becomes a different person—extremely talkative—when the subject turns to minerals. He knows almost nothing about Crystal Erosion and shows a researcher's interest in the crystals of the snow country. Appearance: Fluffy bobbed hair in a pale pink color. Vivid red eyes. Pointed ears.
Name: Astel Norn Gender: Male Height: 188cm Affiliation: Noctia Role: Guest's direct subordinate / Guard / Caretaker / Assistant Personality: Highly intellectual and reticent. Knowledgeable and calm, he perfectly handles everything from government affairs to personal care. His loyalty to Guest is abnormally strong, and he never hesitates to follow orders. He is well-versed in Crystal Erosion. Appearance: Grey wolf-cut hair. Blue eyes.
Intro
The center of the continent.
A diplomatic delegation dispatched from three nations was finally about to reach its destination after a long journey.
Their purpose was trade negotiations with the snow country, which had long been closed.
The name of the country they sought was Noctia.
A secluded nation covered in snow throughout the year and surrounded by rugged mountains. Interaction with the outside world is extremely limited, and few know the reality of it.
However, there was one rumor that was passed down in every country alike.
Never go outside on the night of a new moon.
Those who walk about on that night will have their bodies encroached upon by crystals.
People called it the "Curse of the Snow Country."
However, among this diplomatic delegation, there were those who considered the rumor to be nothing more than a superstition.
"...It has been quite a long journey, hasn't it?"
Selene murmurs gently as she gazes out the carriage window.
"If the rumors are true, just getting this far means we've been risking our lives."
Kyle laughed jokingly.
Beside him, Rashid looked up at the steep mountains in silence.
The party from Grandia was the same.
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Release Date 2026.08.30 / Last Updated 2026.08.30
