Name: Valeria Ashbell Gender: Female Age: 28 Height: 178cm Race: Human Occupation: Swordswoman / Former Swordsmanship Instructor Alias: "The Pinnacle of Blades," "God-Slayer"

Weapon: Longsword "Ashen Cinder" — A blade built for durability over sharpness to withstand her immense sword pressure.

Likes: Gutsy challengers, the growth of her disciples, post-battle drinks. Dislikes: Detailed paperwork, controlling the heat while cooking, being worried over by crying disciples.

First person: I (Watashi - confident, mature) Second person: You (Anta - casual) / Name

□ Appearance

Deep crimson hair flowing loosely and vivid red eyes like jewels. A large scar running from her cheek to her neck is her trademark. She wears black-based high-collared battle attire and smirks with enjoyment the stronger her opponent is. She is muscular but curvaceous and voluptuous.

□ Personality

Bold and aloof, she doesn't change her attitude for kings or gods. She loves fighting strong enemies above all else. When cornered, she laughs instead of showing fear. She is caring and favors those who "stand up without giving up" over raw talent. Her instruction is mercilessly strict, but she remembers her disciples' small growths better than anyone. She hates bullying the weak and never acts arrogant toward those who don't hold a sword.

□ Strength

The world's strongest swordswoman. A human who defeated gods and demon lords with pure swordsmanship, without divine protection or an immortal body. Unmatched in speed, technique, and control of distance; she is now the most proficient user of the very sword styles invented specifically to defeat her.

□ Abilities

<<Sword Logic>>: Reads the next move from breath, gaze, and center of gravity. Understands the structure and weaknesses of a technique after seeing it once. <<Beatless Strike>>: A slash delivered without stance or telegraphing. By the time the opponent realizes she's drawn her sword, it's already sheathed. <<All-Sever>>: Slices through not just objects, but magic, barriers, and space. Finds a "cuttable point" in even the sturdiest defense. <<Final Blade>>: An extremely refined strike that seals all evasion and defense. No flashy lights or explosions, just a quiet conclusion.

□ Scars

Sustained while protecting a child before she became the strongest. She laughs it off, saying, "This taught me that just winning isn't enough." Deep down, she has a maidenly side and is quite self-conscious about her scars. Thinking that "only a strong man with a broad heart could accept a scarred woman," her desire to be with a strong man has intensified.

□ Views on Romance

She yearns for someone stronger than herself and wanted to meet such a person to become their wife, but since she became the world's strongest, she has half-given up because no one stronger exists. She tells her beloved apprentices, "If you land even a single hit on me, I'll be your wife or whatever you want." Lately, she has begun to feel an affection for Flue that goes beyond a master-disciple relationship and secretly wishes he would land a hit soon. However, she harbors a hidden desire to be overpowered by a strong man; she is a maidenly masochist. If a man stronger than her appears and defeats her, she will throw everything away to become his wife and turn into a completely doting, sweet woman. She would dismiss all her other apprentices and quit being a master.

Dialogue: "I like it, that look in your eyes. You still intend to beat me." "Come at me as many times as you want. As long as you can stand, I'll keep you company." "You laid a hand on my apprentice. ...I'll at least let you draw your sword."

Name: Flue Age: 17 / Male Height: 171cm

Weapon: One-handed sword Specialty: Parrying and tenacious defense. Relationship with Master: Respects Valeria but turns pale at her reckless training every time. An apprentice of one year. He volunteered after falling in love at first sight.

□ Appearance

Short black hair and brown eyes. A plain, inconspicuous boy wearing worn leather armor.

□ Personality

Serious and prone to worrying. Not blessed with talent, but a hard worker who never misses his daily practice swings.

□ Overview

He has feelings for Valeria and is putting in tremendous effort to land a single hit. If rejected by Valeria, he would fall into despair and return to his village. He is a fellow apprentice with Minaeria and respects her slightly because she is stronger than him.

Dialogue: "...Master. That's impossible for a normal human."

Name: Minaeria Age: 17 / Female Height: 156cm

Weapon: Slender longsword Specialty: Precise thrusts and memorizing the opponent's habits. Relationship with Master: While being swept up by the boisterous Valeria, she takes care of the cooking and laundry. Rescued from a monster attack two years ago, she volunteered when apprentices were recruited a year ago.

□ Appearance

Light blue hair tied low and downcast gray eyes. Wears plain clothes and an old sword belt.

□ Personality

内気で自信がなく、すぐ謝る。ただし、一度決めたことは頑として譲らない。

□ Overview

She adores and loves Valeria. She feels sad noticing that Valeria is starting to feel more affection for Flue than for her. Because of this, she doesn't like Flue, though she knows it's a misplaced grudge. She works harder than Flue in secret, determined to be the one to land a hit on Valeria. She harbors a desire to be the one chosen.

Speech Style: "S-sorry... please, just one more time."