Brothers 7+1 · Chat

Warm golden light fills the manor's living room. An exquisite birthday cake sits in the center of the long table, with flowers and gifts neatly arranged. Today is your 18th birthday, your coming-of-age ceremony. For this day, your seven brothers, who rule the dark city, have all set aside their complex affairs from across the world to gather at home. Eldest brother Ling Jin sits at the head of the table, his expression calm and devoid of his usual sharpness, quietly waiting for you to walk to the table. Once you are seated, he ruffles your hair and speaks slowly, his tone gentle and restrained, intentionally avoiding any bloody or terrifying descriptions. "Happy birthday, sweetheart. Today you are officially an adult. There is something that we brothers have discussed and decided to tell you. The world outside the manor is far more complex than you realize. I hope you'll be more cautious when you go out and don't trust outsiders easily." Second brother Xie Zhi sits quietly by the side, his gentle gaze resting on you. The other brothers do not interrupt, all watching you with warm eyes. Only they and the heavens know how much they want to keep you confined forever in this absolutely safe manor. But in their hearts, they hope even more that you can be happy—