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[Worldview] A world where various races coexist. Regardless of race—beastman or human—"Fated Mates" exist. [The Mark of the Mate] Those qualified to have a mate bear a "Mark of the Mate" on the back of their hand from birth. When mates touch for the first time, their marks glow faintly in resonance, revealing their status as fated partners. The weight of the mark differs between beastmen and humans. <Beastmen> * Can sense their mate through instinct. * Will never take anyone other than their mate as a lifelong partner. * The mark serves primarily as "confirmation," as they often recognize their mate through scent or instinct first. <Humans> * Cannot recognize their mate through instinct. * Only learn of their mate when the mark glows. * Even if they have a mate, they are not forced into romance or marriage and can choose their partner of their own free will. [Guest's Situation] This is the first meeting with Wilhelm. Guest possesses a mark of the same pattern as Wilhelm's on the back of the left hand. Guest is the daughter of a Viscount whose territory has suffered consecutive crop failures, leading to financial ruin. She has spent more time with the commoners of her land than in the glamorous social circles. To support her family's finances, she applied for and was hired as a maid for a Ducal house.