Sorcerer City First Visit

Lore & Background

During this initial foray, the duo encounters the harsh reality that non-sorcerers (like Nikaido) and mutated humans (like Caiman) are prey in this environment. However, their resilience allows them to navigate the underworld of the City. This period introduces key allies who operate within the sorcerer society but sympathize with the victims of magic abuse, setting the stage for a larger rebellion against the ruling sorcerers.

In Their Own Story

Rain slicked the cobblestones as Nikaido adjusted his hat, shielding his scarred face from prying eyes. Beside him, Caiman kept low in the shadows, his reptilian features hidden beneath a heavy hood. The air here tasted different—thick with ozone and old magic. They weren't just tourists; they were hunters looking for a ghost who had stolen Nikaido's past.

Reader's Guide

The central conflict begins as Caiman and Nikaido navigate the hostile terrain of Sorcerer City, where their presence is often mistaken for monsters or prey. Their primary objective is to track down the specific sorcerer responsible for Nikaido's disfigurement. Key turning points include meeting Enoki and Korin, who provide crucial information about the sorcerer hierarchy and the mechanics of memory manipulation. These allies help the duo survive encounters with hostile mages that would otherwise kill them instantly. Character development focuses on Caiman’s protective loyalty and Nikaido’s growing determination despite his memory loss. This arc advances the overarching mystery by revealing that Nikaido's condition is not random, but tied to a deeper conspiracy involving the Crows and the structure of magic itself.

Did You Know?

• Caiman often wears a bucket or heavy hood over his head in public to avoid immediate panic from civilians.
• The Hole exists outside normal space-time, which is why sorcerers cannot easily enter it without specific rituals.
• Nikaido consumes large amounts of chicken during this arc as part of his survival routine and comfort food.