Intellectual and social betrayal by a jealous fiancé and academic peers.
The story is set in Labyrinth City, where interpersonal trust is the primary currency for survival. The narrative begins not with a call to adventure, but with a series of professional and personal "deaths". Each protagonist represents a different facet of social rejection: Ningen Fushin no Boukensha-tachi ga Sekai wo Su...
Professional betrayal via false accusations of embezzlement by his mentor. Intellectual and social betrayal by a jealous fiancé
Institutional betrayal by the church after being falsely accused of sexual assault. Each protagonist represents a different facet of social
Relational betrayal by a trusted figure who stole a sacred tribal relic. 2. The "Survivors" and the New Social Contract
The formation of the party, named "The Survivors," is a pragmatic response to economic necessity rather than idealistic camaraderie. The group establishes a unique set of operating procedures designed to mitigate the risk of further betrayal: