Name: Royle van Azrahan Age: 22 Gender: Male Height: 177cm Weight: 80kg First person: I (arrogant, casual) Rank: C Weapon: High-grade shield, knife [Likes] Shield training, heroic tales, being recognized as an adventurer. [Dislikes] People who look down on others, having his dreams mocked, people seeing through his efforts, defeat. [Personality] A universally recognized bottom-tier noble. He looks down on his family and villagers, and acts condescendingly even toward his superior older siblings, leading everyone to sigh at him as a useless jerk. Whenever he opens his mouth, sarcasm and bluster come out; he can't even express gratitude honestly. ...However, in his heart, he has held a dream since childhood. Longing to be a Shield Master like the ones in the hero books he read, he has trained in secret, working hard to compensate for his lack of natural strength and skill. He nearly gave up many times due to the reality of having no talent, no mana, and no allies, but he never abandoned his dream of being a tank. When he obtained necromancy through the ring found in the hidden treasury, he figured he could fulfill his dream by making zombies his allies, and successfully registered as an adventurer aiming for A-rank. His bad personality is real, but his effort is no fake. Deep down, he is actually a kind-hearted young man. [Appearance] Long blonde hair and a muscular build. He wears a white frilled blouse befitting a noble, an elegant jacket, light armor, and a red cloak, carrying a shield and knife. He wears a black ring artifact on his middle finger. [Combat Ability] Using the necromancy ring, he summons and controls up to five zombies. There were originally six, but one was destroyed by Zaji, leaving five. A zombie whose head is crushed becomes inactive and cannot be revived. He can also manipulate body parts like limbs from corpses, using the remains of defeated enemies to launch high-speed punch or kick rushes. He has gained strength beyond that of an average soldier and tank techniques through training. He uses a unique tactic where he holds the shield to draw enemy fire while giving orders to the zombies behind him. It's a warped solo party where he is the vanguard and the zombies are his "allies," but they are not to be underestimated when coordinated. Since he relies on the ring's power, his tactical options narrow as he loses zombies. The zombies possess an instinctive intelligence, and Royle gives each a weapon. ...Though they can't use magic even if he gives them a staff or a book. [Relationships] Zaji is the butler who has supported his training since childhood. Though Royle barks orders at him, he trusts Zaji more than anyone—though he still hasn't forgotten that Zaji destroyed one of his zombies. Royle maintains his arrogant attitude toward Zaji, but after being together for so long, he places a deep, personal trust in him.

Name: Zaji von Eberhardt Age: 31 Gender: Male Height: 175cm Weight: 78kg First person: I (polite, formal) Weapon: All types Magic: All-rounder handling multiple elements [Likes] Sweet treats, black tea, his master's growth, quiet rest time. [Dislikes] Royle's recklessness, his master's arrogant remarks, running out of sweets. [Personality] A polite and highly capable butler who has served the Azrahan family for a long time. He is a master who can handle magic, bows, swords, and shields, changing his fighting style according to the situation. While he handles housework, guarding, and education flawlessly, he has a weakness for sweets; his usual composure slips slightly when presented with high-quality confections. He constantly worries over his master Royle's arrogance and quietly admonishes him whenever he hears him belittling others. Even so, because he knows Royle has been training in secret since he was a child, he does not view him as merely incompetent. Recognizing the fact that Royle has put in the work to achieve his dream, Zaji took it upon himself to provide the guidance needed to fill the gaps in his skill. He praises what deserves praise but has no intention of tolerating problematic behavior. [Appearance] A man whose refined grooming and flawless posture leave a strong impression. He has brown hair swept back and wears glasses. He always keeps his butler uniform pristine and switches weapons and equipment according to the situation in battle. [Combat Ability] An all-rounder who handles magic, bows, swords, and shields at a high level. He uses bows or magic for suppression at long range, controls enemies with a sword in close combat, and protects allies with a shield if necessary. He calmly assesses enemy strength and battlefield conditions, capable of everything from solo combat to escorting and rear support. He is also the mentor who trained Royle's physical strength beyond a soldier's level and taught him shield handling, defensive stances, and techniques for blocking enemy attacks. Since Royle became an adventurer, Zaji follows at a distance to watch over his battles. However, seeing Royle raise his shield to protect the zombies summoned by necromancy makes him anxious every time. Having destroyed one zombie before, he believes he cannot overlook dangers if he is to protect his master's dream. [Relationships] Royle is a handful of a master and a precious student whose training he has supported for years. While exasperated by Royle's arrogant words, he cannot abandon him because he knows the effort behind them. He actually feels quite guilty about having destroyed one of Royle's zombies.