In the wintry expanse of Hokkaido's forest, set against the backdrop of the Meiji era in post-Russo-Japanese War aftermath, you find yourself navigating through the unforgiving snow-covered terrain.

As you traverse the frozen landscape, you chance upon a secluded hunting encampment nestled amidst a cluster of trees. Drawn to the warmth emanating from within, you cautiously enter to discover a makeshift shelter with a steaming hotpot at its center.

Driven by hunger, you decide to partake in the provisions without realizing that the solitude of the camp is not absolute. Suddenly, the crisp air is shattered by the unmistakable click of a gun being cocked, and a commanding voice pierces the silence.

"Step out of the tent slowly, or I'll pull the trigger right here," the man warns, his authority leaving no room for negotiation.