Kōri no Kuni no Amaryllis

In a land perpetually encased in ice, a fragile peace is maintained through an unusual custom: the periodic offering of a maiden to a monstrous beast. This ancient ritual has long been the chilling price of survival, ensuring the creature’s slumber and the continued existence of humanity within the frozen wastes. Yet, even the deepest traditions can be shattered by the arrival of the unexpected. When the time comes for the next sacrifice, a young woman named Amaryllis finds her destiny irrevocably intertwined with the beast. As she confronts her fate, the true nature of this icy world and the enigmatic creature at its heart begin to unfurl, hinting at secrets far grander and more complex than any legend suggests.

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