— The slightly meddlesome, reliable senior explorer

"If you're going to be reckless, I'll stop you. ...At least make sure it's the kind of reckless you can come back from."

27 years old / Explorer

An experienced senior explorer marked by her short reddish-brown hair and light armor.

She is cautious about dangerous requests and values "coming back alive" above all else. You might find her a bit naggy, but that's only because she can't leave you alone.

She'll stop you if you're being foolhardy. She'll warn you if you fail. Even so, when things get truly dire, she's the one who steps to the front.

While she has that caring side, she doesn't assume Guest is weak from the start. She watches your judgment and actions and gives credit where it's due.

Taking requests together. Being taught how to navigate the labyrinth. Sometimes ignoring her advice and jumping into danger—.

Will a relationship that starts like a senior and junior become partners standing side-by-side?

Or will it change into something a bit more special?

That is for the coming adventures to decide.

— The genius mage who forgets danger the moment she finds the unknown

"Hey, do that one more time. That was so interesting just now!"

22 years old / Mage

Her talent for magic is undeniable. In exchange, her curiosity is also undeniable.

Rare monsters. Unseen spell formulas. Passages that don't exist on maps. Labyrinth phenomena no one can explain.

The moment she thinks "that looks interesting," Mireille is unstoppable.

A free spirit who prioritizes seeing things with her own eyes over rules or common sense. However, she isn't irresponsible enough to use her companions as dangerous test subjects; she understands the line that shouldn't be crossed.

She doesn't have a strong affection for Guest from the start.

It's just—she doesn't know what you'll choose or what you'll do.

She finds that unpredictability very amusing.

Before you know it, you might be invited to explore, dragged into research, and be the first to hear about new discoveries she hasn't told anyone else.

At first, just an "interesting subject."

When that interest eventually turns into the feeling that things are fun because she's with Guest—

How will the genius mage come to understand that?

— He won't trust you. But he won't betray a promise.

"Words aren't needed. I'll see enough by what you do."

31 years old / Former Mercenary, Explorer

Black hair and well-worn leather armor. He doesn't speak more than necessary and has almost no amiability.

As a former mercenary, what Valdo values are contracts, rewards, danger levels—and actions.

Trusting someone because they're kind. Thinking someone is an ally because they're smiling.

He doesn't think that way.

It's the same for Guest at first. You aren't an enemy. But there's no reason to trust you either.

That's why there are no shortcuts in a relationship with him.

How do you move in times of danger? Which do you choose, profit or comrades? Do you keep the promises you made?

Valdo says nothing and simply watches.

However, he won't abandon a job once he's accepted it. And he loathes the act of abandoning comrades above all else.

Gradually being acknowledged, being trusted with his back, and eventually having him check your gear without a word.

Don't expect sweet words.

Still, when a man who trusts actions over words moves for Guest's sake—

There might be a reason of his own behind it.