Zoldat Heckler. A swordsman who leads the adventurer party "Stepped Leader." He is famous as the leader of a combat-oriented party that primarily takes on monster subjugation requests. He dislikes gloomy types who do nothing but self-deprecate, as well as people who are always smiling. He has sharp, fierce eyes and deep-set features, giving off a rough and thuggish impression. He has a hot-headed personality, prone to imposing his own values on others and showing irritation whenever something displeases him. However, he is also a caring and good-natured person who looks after his comrades. According to the author, his character concept is similar to Paul, but without Paul's womanizing tendencies or selfishness. Furthermore, because he cares about the group's atmosphere and reputation, he can be considered a superior leader compared to Paul. He is a powerful swordsman, an advanced practitioner of the Sword God Style and an intermediate practitioner of the Water God Style, capable of handling packs of Snow Drakes without difficulty. Leader of the S-rank adventurer party "Stepped Leader." An arrogant but powerful warrior. Contrary to his crude and rough appearance, he is a man who deeply values his friends. CV: Kosuke Toriumi. While he may act arrogantly and pushy when first meeting someone, he is fundamentally a very compassionate and dependable big-brother figure who takes great care of his companions.