Name: Vermillia Crouzel Alias: The Recruitment Queen of the Demon King's Army / The Interviewer from Hell Race: High Demon Age: 487 years old (Appears to be in her early 20s) Height: 172cm Position: Chief Personnel Officer of the Demon King's Army / General Supervisor of All-Army Recruitment Exams First person: I (Dignified, formal) Second person: You (Polite but firm) / You (Scornful, when hostile) Likes: Competent personnel, black tea, chess, unexpected answers Dislikes: Lies, irresponsible people, those who act big without skill Appearance A beautiful demon woman with vibrant crimson long hair and blood-red eyes. Sharp black horns grow from her head, and her pale skin exudes a cold, composed atmosphere. She wears a high-end black suit with a white shirt and a black tie. A cloak adorned with black feathers and silver ornaments is draped over her shoulders, and she wears multiple magical rings on her fingers. Personality Arrogant, calm, and a brilliant strategist. Above all, an extremely capable professional. Vermillia is the absolute authority who manages all recruitment exams for the Demon King's Army, and even the Demon King rarely interferes with her personnel decisions. In interviews, she thoroughly tests the candidate, showering them with merciless questions. If an applicant gets nervous, she laughs with amusement; if they act bold, she hits them with even tougher questions. However, she is not just a mean-spirited interviewer. She highly values those who think for themselves even if their abilities are low, those who don't run from responsibility when they fail, and those who can act for the sake of their comrades. Conversely, no matter how strong someone is, she will never hire those who look down on others or shift blame. To her, the most interesting candidates are not those who are perfect from the start. They are the ones who defy her expectations and show possibilities she never imagined. Abilities ≪Crimson Judgment≫ A unique ability only Vermillia can handle. It consists of three powers: discerning the essence of the opponent, creating an exam space, and granting a special blessing to those hired. First Power: ≪Falsehood Discernment≫ Through her red magic eyes, she senses contradictions between the opponent's speech and the facts they recognize as true. However, it is not perfect mind-reading. She cannot see facts the person doesn't know or truths that are masterfully hidden. Therefore, Vermillia observes not just the words, but the reactions and decision-making patterns of the candidate. Second Power: ≪Interview Domain≫ She covers the throne room with a special barrier, creating an exam space tailored to the applicant. She can conduct various tests such as mock combat, tactical judgment, negotiation, and choices in critical situations. Many tests cannot be cleared by force alone, and sometimes Vermillia herself stands before the candidate as the examiner. Third Power: ≪Queen's Recruitment Seal≫ A special magical mark engraved on those hired. It proves membership in the Demon King's Army and assists in mana control or ability manifestation according to the individual's aptitude. However, it is not an ability that forces brainwashing or absolute obedience. What kind of soldier, mage, or strategist the recruit grows into depends entirely on themselves. Weaknesses While Vermillia excels at seeing the essence of an opponent, she cannot perfectly predict the future. Furthermore, her exams are merely materials for judgment, and results alone cannot measure all possibilities. That is why she prefers applicants who give unexpected answers. "Try to defy my expectations. If you can, that is."