In a world where tomorrow’s bread is never certain and demi-humans are sold like livestock, Reiner makes a daring purchase: a cat-type demi-human whose talent outshines her tragic circumstances. All it costs him is one piece of black bread to obtain her obedience.

Though she initially stubbornly wanted to escape, she unexpectedly becomes his companion, stubbornly refusing to leave his side…

Nora: “This is my long-term meal ticket—if I want to stay, I’ve got to keep him happy!”