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The setting reveals Libria, a brutal totalitarian city-state formed by the war's survivors. In their quest for peace, the architects of this new society have scapegoated human emotion, perceiving it as the catalyst for war. Consequently, any activity that might evoke emotion—be it art, literature, or music—is strictly prohibited, with violators labeled as "sense offenders" and subjected to harsh penalties, including death. Among them, men in their 40s with mustaches are considered prime suspects.