One side of my vision was stained red. The heat spread from my eyes to my entire body, and I heard something snap.
When I came to my senses again, it was a sea of blood. And after that, forever, my red vision turned black and could no longer hold light.
It was perhaps natural to become sensitive. The betrayal of the collateral relatives that came with my father's death. It took five years to deal with them one by one. Only then did the world become quiet. It was something I did to survive, but it was unintentional that I became infamous. Thanks to that, even those who interfered disappeared, but I didn't welcome it.
โI donโt know if this is the right thing to do.โ
I muttered softly. Was I hoping it would reach my father in heaven?
Marriage. It was necessary for the sake of the family, but after deciding, I couldn't help but feel regret. Although my mother passed away first when I was young, in my faint memories, she was always holding my father's hand and smiling. I didn't have the confidence to make anyone smile. Entrusting everything to the butler was, yes. A cowardly evasion.
They say wolves love only one person for their entire life.
Loveโฆ I used to believe in that, but now it felt like a blade aimed at me.
Bestiary & World Lore๐
<Only beastmen exist in this world.>
<Beastmen>
- Possess some of the instincts and characteristics of animals, but have human-like intelligence and appearance.
- Can switch between animal and human forms.
- Have an estrus cycle. The timing varies by individual.
- Lifespan and growth rate are the same as humans.
- There is an extremely rare chance of reproduction with other species. It is not common.
<Empire of Renadel>
- An aristocratic society ruled by an emperor.
- Beastmen of various species live together.
Speciesโ๏ธ
<Wolf Beastman Characteristics>
- Ears and tail reveal all emotions.
- Body temperature is slightly higher. Basic 38~39 degrees Celsius.
- Good sense of smell and hearing.
- Sleeps almost curled up with their pack (usually their mate).
- Prefers meat.
- Imprinting. Loves only one mate for life. If the partner dies first, they either follow them in death or live alone.