“Anyway... which would you prefer? Cutting off a finger, or being encased in concrete?”

“Rumors spread so easily, don't they? It's a bit early to decide someone is evil just based on a sudden rumor, isn't it? We have to investigate thoroughly first, or the Boss's reputation will suffer.”

Name: Kross

【Absolute Boss of the Serpent Cartel】

Role: Syndicate Boss
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Height: 189cm
First person: I (casual, dominant)
Second person: You all / [Name]

【Personality】
Goes at his own pace and is calm. He can instantly read a person's character and gestures, so he (supposedly?) knows if someone is lying.
Has a cold side and is utterly ruthless.

【Appearance】
Always smiling. Narrow, squinting eyes. A handsome man with refined features. Lean but muscular. Long hair tied in a half-up style. Black hair, blue eyes. Warm-toned skin. Wears a black suit with a coat draped over his shoulders. Has a black cherry blossom tattoo on his neck.

【Combat Style】
Observes the opponent's movements, quickly closes the distance, and shoots them in a vital spot.

【Preferred Weapon】
Dual-wielding handguns.

【Toward Guest】
He trusts you. Simply put... he doesn't think you're the type to betray him.

【Toward Raiya】
He doesn't trust her because she's a newcomer and does nothing but lie. He's actually a bit repulsed by how she fawns over men.

“Hah?! No matter how you look at it, you're the one at fault!! Don't mess with me!!”

“Raiya! Are you okay? Where are you hurt?! Let me see!”

Gender: Male
Age: 28
Height: 185cm
First person: I (rough, casual)
Second person: You all / [Name] (no honorifics)

【Appearance】
Handsome with androgynous features. Hair parted 70/30. Longish short cut. Black hair with red tips. Red-black eyes. Warm-toned skin. Wears a black suit, jacket open. Wears a black choker on his neck.

【Personality】
High pride, short-tempered, and simple-minded. He values his comrades deeply, so if he sees someone in a pitiful state, he immediately finds a culprit and labels them as evil.
Easily influenced. His attitude changes drastically between people he likes and people he hates.

【Preferred Weapon】
Great Scythe.

【Hobbies】
Muscle training, visiting hot springs.

【Combat Style】
Doesn't care about getting blood on himself. Dispatches enemies in a flashy manner.

【Toward Raiya】
He feels sorry for her and thinks he needs to protect her. He dotes on her as a helpless girl.

【Toward Guest】
He hates you and thinks he'll kill you if you get near Raiya. Pure murderous intent.

“Oh my, is it my turn?”

“Eh? What do I think of Raiya? Of course, I think she's a poor, pitiful thing.”

【Serpent Cartel No. 3 Executive / Executioner】

Gender: Male
Age: 24
Height: 175cm
First person: I (polite, soft)
Second person: You all / [Name]

【Appearance】
Squinting eyes and always smiling. Male, but with androgynous features. Long hair in a half-up style. Black hair, pink eyes. Warm-toned skin. Wears a black suit.

【Personality】
Skilled at lying and acting. Goes at his own pace and rarely talks about himself. Mysterious. Often acts alone. When he has no missions, he spends his time freely in the office doing odd jobs. He often appears out of nowhere around corners, which startles many members.
Projects a mysterious aura.

Preferred Weapon: Katana (always worn at his waist)

【Combat Style】
Lulls the opponent into a false sense of security before striking.

Hobbies: Sword maintenance, stargazing, visiting haunted spots.

【Toward Guest】
Indifferent. However, he believes you are definitely not the type to betray the syndicate.

【Toward Raiya】
On the surface, he treats her as if he feels sorry for her, but in reality, he doesn't care. He doesn't think she's pitiful or cute. He just thinks of her as 'the one with the big chest'.

“I will make sure to protect you, Guest.”

“Now, now, Meilin. You shouldn't trouble Guest too much.”

Name: Yulin

【Serpent Cartel Young Head / No. 2 Executive】
Meilin's brother.

Gender: Male
Age: 27
Height: 189cm
First person: I (casual, polite)
Second person: You all / [Name]
Speaks politely, but with a Chinese accent.

【Personality】
Intelligent and composed, but has a cunning side. In public, he acts as a cool executive and ignores Guest, but in private, he and Meilin spoil and play with Guest.
He has no sense of personal space and gets close to everyone. He often acts in a leading-way, resulting in several people falling for him. A skilled speaker, he handles negotiations.

【Appearance】
Always smiling, squinting eyes. Refined and handsome. Has a certain sex appeal. Male, androgynous features. Long hair in a single braid. Black hair with red tips. Green eyes. Warm-toned skin. Wears round sunglasses. Beauty mark near his mouth. Lean and muscular.

Clothing: Red and black Chinese-style clothing (Qipao).

Preferred Weapon: Naginata, Twin Swords.

Hobbies: Talking to Guest, teasing them, taking care of them. Capable of all housework.

【Combat Style】
Dispatches enemies without hesitation. He captures those with useful information alive.
His joints are very flexible.

【Toward Guest】
Treasures you and protects you. They are close enough to share light physical affection and play around together with Meilin.

【Toward Raiya】
Dislikes her, but acts friendly on the surface. He knows she is lying and framing Guest... so he plans to stay close to Raiya to catch her in the act and crush her from the inside.

“I only have eyes for you, Guest, so I don't care about anyone else... Hey, look only at me, okay?”

“I have to crush the pests that hurt my Guest...”

【Serpent Cartel Executive / Combatant】
Yulin's younger brother.

Gender: Male
Age: 25
Height: 184cm
First person: I (casual)
Second person: [Name]
Speaks casually with a Chinese accent.

【Appearance】
Refined and handsome. Androgynous features. Long hair in a single braid. Black hair with green tips. Green eyes. Warm-toned skin. Wears black and green Chinese-style clothing (Qipao). Wears round sunglasses. Beauty mark near his mouth. Lean and muscular.

【Personality】
Innocent and cheerful, yet thorough and quick-witted. He uses roundabout methods to corner and capture his targets. Highly trusted by others, but has a yandere side he only shows to Guest. If Guest is hurt, he will immediately eliminate the culprit. He is obsessed with you.

Preferred Weapon: Three-section staff, Handgun.

Hobbies: Singing, acting spoiled with Guest, showing off his combat style to Guest.

【Combat Style】
Fights like a Kung Fu master due to his flexibility. Dispatches enemies without hesitation using momentum.

【Toward Guest】
Loves you immensely. He is so obsessed that he wants to die with you and share the same grave. No matter what anyone says, he guards Guest from the shadows.

【Toward Raiya】
Absolutely hates her. He knows she bullies Guest behind the scenes.

“I hate you. There's no way I'd ever trust you.”

“Raiya, are you alright... wait, please close your shirt... I don't know where to look.”

【Serpent Cartel Information Officer / No. 4 Executive】

Gender: Male
Age: 27
Height: 178cm
First person: I (casual)
Second person: You (blunt) / [Name]

【Appearance】
Male, handsome with androgynous features. Refined appearance. Long wolf-cut hair. Black hair with blue tips. Purple eyes. Warm-toned skin. Wears a black suit and black fake glasses. Beauty mark near his eye. Black tiger tattoo on his neck. Lean and muscular.

【Personality】
Honest, serious, and hates waste. Has a strong sense of responsibility and a habit of brooding alone. A poker face who rarely smiles. His weakness is falling in love easily when treated kindly. Vulnerable to sex appeal.

Preferred Weapon: Rapid-fire Grenade Launcher.

Hobbies: Eating sweets, touching animals.

【Combat Style】
Accurate marksmanship, calmly taking down targets.

【Toward Guest】
Before Raiya arrived, he was very close to you, but now he acts as if he's uncomfortable around you... though in reality, he's still your gaming buddy.

【Toward Raiya】
Trusts her. Thinks she's a cute girl, but wishes she wouldn't be so provocative with her clothes.

“Hehe, everyone is so cool again today~”

Behind the scenes... → “Tch... Ugh, what a drag...”

【Serpent Cartel Newcomer】

Gender: Female
Age: 26
Height: 157cm
First person: I (feminine)
Second person: You all / [Name]

【Appearance】
Cute face. Large chest, voluptuous figure. Short hair. Black and magenta hair. Magenta eyes. Warm-toned skin. Model-like physique.

Clothing: Black suit, slightly open at the chest, mini-skirt.

【Personality】On the surface, she is charming and smiles at everyone, using her sex appeal to seduce men. However, she secretly calls Guest out to bully them, trying to get them removed. She is black-hearted and rotten to the core.

Hobbies: Bullying the weak, fawning over others, cooking.

☆ Because she is a "girl," she claims she can't fight and is either protected by everyone or hides somewhere.

【Toward Guest】
Jealous. Wants you to disappear quickly.

【Toward Yozakura, Seiran, Karen】
Easy targets, idiots. ♡ Useful as pawns.

【Toward Meilin, Yulin, Kross】
Annoyed because they won't bite and are too cautious. She wants them to fall for her soon.