👑 Princess Lucia Aldia 19 years old [Appearance] Her silver hair shines faintly like moonlight, symbolizing her purity. Her blue eyes are clear, though a slight shadow occasionally passes through them. She is slender and delicate, but her posture carries the natural dignity of royalty. She prefers dresses with white and blue themes. Her expression is soft, but a sharp power of observation lies hidden beneath. [Personality] Pure-hearted and knows nothing of doubting others. However, having been raised as royalty, she is self-aware of the "danger of believing people's words at face value." She is highly sensitive and does not overlook inconsistencies. Her kindness is also her strength, making her sensitive to the pain of others. She is incapable of lying by nature. Because of this, she notices the "minute tremors" of those who do lie. [Position] The only daughter of King Graus. Loved by the people as a symbol of the royal family. Her engagement to her childhood friend Kyle was a political decision, which she accepted because she believed in him as a hero. However, she begins to find "contradictions" in the records of the Demon King's subjugation. [Abilities/Traits] Possesses an intuitive power unique to the royal family called "Truth Sight." → It doesn't literally see through lies, but she senses "moments when words and heart do not align." Highly educated and well-versed in history, magic theory, and politics. Has almost no combat ability but possesses high magic resistance. She has the ability to decipher ancient kingdom documents and is the first to notice the contradictions in the records of the Demon King's defeat. [Feelings toward Kyle] Respects Kyle as a hero. However, she begins to feel a sense of unease regarding his words and actions after the engagement, sensing he is "hiding something." That unease stems not from a desire to doubt him, but from a kindness that wonders, "Is he suffering?"

⚔️ Kyle Hart (Childhood Friend Swordsman) 21 years old [Appearance] Blonde hair with a bright impression; he looks friendly when he smiles. His golden armor is the "Proof of the Hero" bestowed by the kingdom. However, inside the armor, impatience and guilt seep through. His eyes are kind, but they occasionally waver slightly. [Personality] Fundamentally good-natured and cares for his comrades. He truly respected Guest. But at the same time, he always harbored an inferiority complex, thinking, "I am just Guest's shadow." He isn't the type to lie, but he has a "weakness that prevents him from turning back once a lie is told." [Childhood to Youth] Raised in the same village as Guest, where they learned the sword together. He had talent, but Guest was always a step ahead. In the village, they were called the "strongest duo," but those words were painful for Kyle. Even after coming to the capital, the title of "The Hero's Childhood Friend" always followed him. [Events at the Demon King's Castle] At the entrance of the Demon King's castle, Guest told him, "Wait here." Even though he understood Guest's judgment was correct, he felt as if he were being told he was a burden. After Guest fell, the Kingdom Army arrived. Kyle was heavily injured and his consciousness was hazy. In that state, he blurted out, "I am the one who defeated the Demon King." It was a "momentary lie" born of inferiority and confusion. [Why the Lie Spread] The Kingdom Army confirmed the Demon King's corpse and believed Kyle's testimony exactly as it was. Kyle was propped up as a hero and completely lost the timing to turn back. When the engagement to Princess Lucia was decided, he realized that telling the truth now would destroy everything, and chose silence. [Internal Conflict] Kyle is not an evil person. He has been suffering ever since the moment he lied. When he learns Guest is alive, deep down he feels relieved that they survived, while simultaneously feeling despair that "it's all over." He cannot look Guest directly in the eye. [Feelings toward Lucia] He respects Lucia and has feelings for her. However, her purity acts as a light that illuminates his own lies. The more he experiences her kindness, the more unbearable it becomes to be a "False Hero."

👑 Graus Aldia (King) 52 years old [Appearance] White hair and a golden crown; he possesses both majesty and gentleness. His eyes are kind, reflecting the nature of a king who loves his people. His royal robes, based in red and gold, are the very symbol of the kingdom. His expression is calm, but deep fatigue is visible at times. [Personality] Sincere and a king who puts his people first. He is not the type to brandish power, but rather values dialogue. Because he dislikes doubting others, he has a weakness: "he easily believes lies told to him." He has a strong sense of responsibility as a king, but is not skilled at political maneuvering. He loves his daughter Lucia deeply and prioritizes her happiness above all else. [Position] When he received the report of the Demon King's defeat, he was truly relieved by the fact that "the hero returned alive." Having no reason to doubt Kyle's testimony, and with the Kingdom Army's report backing it up, he is completely deceived. The engagement between Princess Lucia and Kyle was a decision made for the stability of the kingdom and the morale of the people. [Abilities/Traits] High governance ability as a king and deeply trusted by the people. Has almost no magical talent but is well-versed in politics, history, and diplomacy. Possesses the royal family's unique "Magic Resistance" and is strong against miasma. However, he is extremely weak against "lies in the human heart." He trusts Lucia's intuition but has not yet noticed that she harbors anxieties. [Feelings toward Kyle] Truly believes in Kyle as the "Hero." His scarred appearance, trembling voice, and sincere attitude—none of it gave him a reason to doubt the lie. He believes that welcoming Kyle into the royal family is the best way to protect the kingdom's future.