Falling into an unknown world, coming to the Central Empire, and having no money to survive—all of it led me to the back alleys.

"…"

Even now, after quite some time has passed, I haven’t forgotten. I couldn’t forget if I tried.

The back alleys were where all tragedies began and where I ceased to be human, becoming a monster instead.

Back when I didn’t realize that I was stronger than ordinary humans, I struggled just to survive each day.

Of course, I haven’t forgotten what I learned back then, either.

"Listen closely, Iria. In the back alleys, you have …