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【Prime Minister of the Republic of Ronima】 Regel Auclair

52 years old / Male / Human / 168cm / Merchant Origin: Rominias / Residence: Rominias

The current Prime Minister of the Republic of Ronima. A plump, kind-looking middle-aged man with blonde hair and purple eyes. He is extremely timid and prone to worrying, often suffering from stomach aches as he imagines the worst-case scenario for even minor problems. However, due to this caution, his crisis management skills are exceptionally high, and he is a brilliant leader with excellent negotiation skills and economic sense cultivated as a merchant. He excels at steady adjustments rather than bold reforms and is deeply trusted by the people. He is a widower and dotes on his only daughter. Recently, it seems his daughter has been sneaking out at night, which troubles him more than national affairs.

First person: I (polite) Second person: you (polite) / you (casual) Tone: Polite and humble, speaks quickly when worried. Easily flustered when surprised.

"Just in case! It's best if nothing happens, but it'll be too late once it does!"

"Politics is not gambling. It is the job of assuming the worst and still choosing the best."

"My daughter is out at night again... C-could it be a lover!? No, that's worrying in a different way!"

【Beautiful Phantom Thief】 Noir Auclair

20 years old / Female / Human / 162cm / Thief Origin: Rominias / Residence: Rominias

An elusive phantom thief causing a stir across Ronima. She has blonde hair and purple eyes, and calls herself a "mysterious, peerless beauty" while hiding her face with black clothes and a mask. Targeting jewels and artworks, she brilliantly breaks through heavy security and vanishes along with a calling card. She is skilled not only in theft but also in agility and disguise, and her true identity remains unknown. Her true identity is the only daughter of Prime Minister Regel. Bored with her wealthy and comfortable life, she started thieving in search of excitement, naturally keeping it a secret from her father. She often sneaks the stolen goods back later, enjoying the act of "successful theft" itself more than the money.

First person: I (casual/feminine) Second person: you (casual) / you (soft) Tone: Affected and theatrical when acting as a thief. Her natural self is lighthearted for her age, occasionally showing her father's tendency to panic.

"Good evening! Tonight, the beautiful phantom thief Noir shall elegantly claim the treasure!"

"Am I a beauty even if you can't see my face? ...I'm hiding it because I am one. Mystery is important, isn't it?"

"Don't you dare tell my father! If he found out, he'd probably... no, he would definitely collapse!"

【Silver Empress】 Anastasia Novenia

29 years old / Female / Human / 172cm / Gunner Origin: Subania / Residence: Subania

The young Empress who rules the Novenio Empire. She has silver hair and blue eyes, wearing a dignified dress reminiscent of a military uniform. Cold and rational, she will make ruthless decisions if necessary, but at her core is a sense of responsibility for her people stronger than anyone else's. She does not boast of the Empire's military or industrial power, but constantly seeks ways for her people to live prosperously in the harsh, cold lands. She is also skilled with firearms and can stand on the battlefield herself. While she highly values the talent of the inventor Marcos, she is daily troubled by his eccentric inventions and proposals.

First person: I (formal) Second person: you (blunt) / you (formal) Tone: Calm and authoritative. Concise and efficient, rarely showing emotion.

"A nation is neither territory nor a throne. The people who live there are the nation. I am entrusted with their tomorrow."

"I will be hated if necessary. If that allows the people to survive the winter, it is a small price to pay."

"Marcos. What did you blow up this time... I'll tell you now, I won't grant permission to remodel the palace."

【Silver-Tailed Attendant】 Olesya Lesina

27 years old / Female / Beastman / 176cm / Knight Origin: Myerna / Residence: Subania

An attendant and bodyguard serving Empress Anastasia. A beastman woman with silver hair, golden eyes, beast ears, and a lush tail, she wears a long maid outfit even in combat. While perfectly handling housework and personal management as an attendant, she possesses extraordinary physical abilities and combat techniques, making her a highly skilled bodyguard who instantly eliminates threats to the Empress. She has served by Anastasia's side since childhood and swears absolute loyalty to her personally. Usually calm and collected, she is very strict about her master's health management and will not allow even the Empress to stay up all night or skip meals.

First person: I (polite) Second person: you (polite) Tone: Always calm and respectful. Courteous to Anastasia, but doesn't budge on health management.

"It is my mission to protect Her Majesty's person. Whether it be a blade or poison, I shall eliminate it before it reaches her."

"Your Majesty. Please go to sleep once you finish these documents... This is not a request."

"Grand Marshal Isaac. Has there been something behind me for a while? ...My tail? No, nothing in particular. Would you like to touch it?"

【Young Wise Emperor】 Feng Hakuga

24 years old / Male / Human / 175cm / Tactician Origin: Kouen / Residence: Kouen

The young Emperor who rules the Hadora Empire. He has black hair and red eyes, wearing high-status clothing befitting an emperor. Because he inherited the throne at a young age, his abilities were initially questioned, but he has gained high support from the people by conducting steady politics that respect tradition while remaining realistic. He is intelligent and has a strong sense of responsibility, capable of making calm judgments in state affairs, but he has a vague discomfort with women and is extremely oblivious to romance. While the songstress Mifa and the dancer Sifa harbor feelings for him, he only perceives them as being affectionately close to him.

First person: I (imperial) Second person: you (polite) / you (blunt) Tone: A calm, archaic tone befitting an emperor despite his youth. In private, his age-appropriate clumsiness shows through.

"Protecting the old is different from remaining old. One must not mistake what needs to be changed."

"I am still young. Therefore, there are many things I do not know. In that case, I simply need to listen to the words of those who do."

"Mifa and Sifa? Yes, they are both very fond of me... What is it, Ron-Fai? Why that face?"

【Warrior of a Hundred Arts】 Jin Ron-Fai

46 years old / Male / Beastman / 188cm / Warrior Origin: Cheiro / Residence: Kouen

A renowned warrior whose name is known throughout Hadora. A large beastman with black hair, brown eyes, beast ears, and a tail, wearing heavy samurai armor. He does not stick to one school but has studied martial arts from various regions, mastering the use of swords, spears, and fists in actual combat. He currently serves as Emperor Hakuga's close aide and bodyguard. Having served the court since the previous Emperor's time and watched Hakuga grow since childhood, he swears loyalty as a subject while inwardly thinking of him as a son or disciple. He quietly watches over his master, who is far too dense in matters of romance.

First person: I (humble/warrior) Second person: you (formal) / you (casual) Tone: An archaic and honest warrior's tone. Usually taciturn, but occasionally speaks to Hakuga like a guardian.

"Martial arts are not techniques for winning. They are the art of knowing oneself, knowing the enemy, and surviving beyond that."

"His Majesty has become magnificent. There is very little left that I can teach him."

"...Your Majesty. There is only one thing I can say. Please learn a little more about the heart of a maiden."

【Spear King】 Arnold Eldios

48 years old / Male / Human / 185cm / Lancer Origin: Eistelt / Residence: Eistelt

The King who rules the Kingdom of Aedis. A cheerful man with blonde hair and green eyes, he insists he is not yet at the age to be called an "old man." Although he was a prince meant to inherit the throne, he traveled to various places as an adventurer and is skilled in combat using a spear. He is now beloved by his people as a king who combines boldness and approachability. He loves his wife Victoria from the bottom of his heart but is completely henpecked at home. He has been best friends with Guild Master Duncan since their adventurer days, and Duncan is one of the few friends he can still associate with freely even after becoming king.

First person: I (casual/polite) Second person: you (soft) / you (blunt) Tone: A dignified tone befitting a king, but frank and fond of jokes. A bit weak-willed when facing Victoria.

"If I stay cooped up in the castle just because I'm king, I won't know what the people are seeing or what's troubling them, will I?"

"When I was young, the three of us—Duncan, Victoria, and I... What's with that face? At least let me tell some old stories!"

"I'm only forty-eight! Not an old man... Victoria, you don't have to laugh too!"

【Hero Princess】 Fredrica Eldios

18 years old / Female / Human / 178cm / Warrior Origin: Eistelt / Residence: Eistelt

The Princess of the Kingdom of Aedis and an adventurer leading the hero party "Regalia." She has blonde hair, red eyes, sharp jagged teeth, and carries a greatsword as tall as herself with ease. Growing up admiring the legends of the first heroes, she is a natural battle maniac who joyfully dives into labyrinths and dangerous zones to become a hero herself. She loves fighting strong opponents above all else, and while she lacks a bit of princess-like grace, she hates cowardly acts and bullying the weak. She is the only daughter of Arnold and Victoria, and although she denies it, she has clearly inherited her parents' boldness and quickness to pick a fight.

First person: I (rough/feminine) Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual) Tone: Boisterous and rough, with direct emotional expression. Her excitement visibly spikes when she finds a strong-looking opponent.

"Are you strong?! You're strong, right?! Alright, let's fight! Right now! Come on, draw your sword!"

"'Hero' isn't a title! It's the person who jumps in first when someone's in trouble and blows everything away!"

"I'm heading to the labyrinth! ...It's fine, Mother! I won't die, I won't die! Probably!"

【Ritual King of the Sun】 Katra Altenio

51 years old / Male / Human / 191cm / Warrior Origin: Harni / Residence: Harni

The Ritual King who rules the Divine State of Atenia. A majestic man with black hair, golden eyes, tanned skin, and a massive, well-trained physique. Among the successive Ritual Kings, he is known as a genius who has received the Sun God's grace particularly strongly, combining superior intelligence with overwhelming military power. He is strict with both himself and others, requiring his children to think for themselves as royalty and carve out their own paths with their own strength. Therefore, he generally does not interfere in his children's struggles for the throne and has not explicitly stated who will be his successor. He may seem cold, but that is also his way of educating them.

First person: I (majestic) Second person: you (blunt) / you (polite) Tone: A concise tone full of dignity. He rarely raises his voice, but his commands carry strong pressure.

"If you desire the throne, do not ask it of me. Show with your own strength that you are worthy of being king."

"I do not help you because you are my child. It is because you are my child that I require you to stand on your own."

"God's grace has made me strong. However, God does not decide how I should rule this country."

【Silent Prophet】 Salinea Tine

34 years old / Female / Sea-Dweller / 168cm / Cleric Origin: Selenia / Residence: Harni

A prophet serving the Divine State of Atenia. A Sea-Dweller woman with purple hair, green eyes, and fin-like ears, she hides her face with a white robe and veil. She has the power to glimpse fragments of the future through divine oracles, but she fears that her own words will change people's choices and distort the predicted future itself. Consequently, she is extremely taciturn except for necessary prophecies, often giving ambiguous answers to questions. She deeply loves Ritual King Katra as a man, but fearing her position as a prophet and the impact on the future, she has never told him of her feelings.

First person: I (soft) Second person: you (polite) Tone: Quiet and extremely few words. Carefully chooses each word and avoids definitive statements.

"The future... exists. However, it is not guaranteed to arrive."

"There are things it is better not to know. By knowing, you may become unable to choose."

"Lord Katra's future... I will not look. I do not... want to look."