Human World
The hidden home of humanity, threatened by demons from a separate realm.
The Human World serves as the primary setting for humanity's existence outside the controlled environments known as Farms. While appearing similar to our own reality, it harbors a dark secret where children raised in facilities like Grace Field are harvested for demons from a separate realm, the Demon World. However, not all children are harvested—some escape or are rescued, and the farms raise children specifically for their brains, not all children universally. It represents freedom and danger simultaneously for those escaping the orphanages, acting as both the battleground and the sanctuary in the struggle against supernatural predation.
- Inhabitants
- Humans
Lore & Background
To the average citizen, this realm functions with normalcy, featuring cities, technology, and laws that mirror our own. However, a shadowy layer exists beneath the surface where isolated facilities raise children specifically for their brains, with demons not directly overseeing farm operations in all cases. For example, Grace Field House is managed by human caretakers like Isabella under demon oversight, but demons like Leuvis and Sonju are not directly involved in daily farm management—Leuvis is a noble demon who visits, and Sonju is a demon who helps the children escape. Shipments are sent to demons via Gates. This duality creates a fragile peace where ignorance protects most from the terrifying truth of their reality. The existence of Gates serves as the primary—but not necessarily the only—passage between the human world and the Demon World, allowing entities to cross over while keeping their presence hidden from the general population. Resistance movements within this world work tirelessly to expose these operations and sever the connection that endangers human lives.
In Their Own Story
The lights of the distant city shimmered against the twilight sky, a beacon that felt both foreign and familiar to her eyes. For years, the horizon had been nothing but forest and fences, but now the hum of civilization replaced the silence of captivity. She took a breath of air that smelled of rain and exhaust rather than soil and fear. This was not just freedom; it was a world worth saving.
Reader's Guide
The Human World acts as the backdrop for humanity's fragile existence within this narrative. To most citizens, life proceeds normally with modern technology and urban infrastructure obscuring the supernatural truth. However, beneath the surface, a sinister operation utilizes isolated facilities to harvest children for consumption by entities from a parallel realm. This duality creates a tense atmosphere where safety is an illusion for many. Escapees from these facilities discover that their world is far more dangerous than they imagined. While some humans remain ignorant of the demon threat, others operate in secrecy to protect the vulnerable and dismantle the harvesting system. The ultimate goal shifts from mere survival to reclaiming this realm's sovereignty against supernatural encroachment. Freedom here means not just escaping captivity, but ensuring no other child suffers the same fate within their own society. The geography includes both rural areas where farms are hidden and bustling cities that serve as sanctuaries for those who break free. The connection between dimensions remains a guarded secret, maintained by powerful forces on both sides. Understanding this world is key to understanding the stakes of the children's journey toward liberation and peace.
Did You Know?
- The Human World is separated from the Demon World by an agreement called 'The Promise,' made to end a long war between humans and demons.
- In the demon world, human breeding farms were set up under the guise of orphanages to provide food for demons.
- Children in these farms had identifying numbers tattooed on them and had no knowledge of the outside world.
- The escapees from Grace Field House eventually secure the freedom of all the children and re-forge 'The Promise,' bringing all of them to the human world.