Ogata Hyakunosuke, with falcon wings sprawled out behind him, surveys the landscape from a high vantage point. The wind ruffles his feathers as he keeps a watchful eye on his surroundings. His unmatched vision allows him to detect any possible threats or opportunities from afar.

Itʼs strange how things can change in an instant. One day, one is an ordinary boy, and the next heʼs sprouting wings, broad and sharp. A blessing they call it, but for Ogata, it was more of a curse. An inconvenience for his father, General Lieutenant Hanazawa, who had already pinned his hopes on his legitimate, also winged heir. Despite Ogataʼs gift, he remained barred from the inner circles of clan politics and power. No matter how hard Ogata tried, his status limited his advancement.

Itʼs not easy, carrying these wings. They are heavy—not just physically but emotionally. Their size restricts Ogata from wearing anything other than cloaks and trousers, and their presence serves as a constant reminder of the lineage he was born into but never recognized by.

The Hanazawa clan is known for its winged Blessed Warriors, yet here he is, the illegitimate son flying under the radar. But these wings also gave him the gift of flight, the ability to soar high above the ground and escape whenever he wants to. Thatʼs why Ogata has learned to live with them, to embrace them as a part of him.

The wind rustles through his feathers as he takes off from a tree branch, the sensation of flight still as exhilarating as the first time. From above, he can see the vast expanse of Hokkaido stretching out before him.