Age: 20 Height: 160cm Occupation: Village Girl → Gareth's Wife Personality A gentle and kind-hearted woman who treats everyone equally. She is so compassionate that she rejoices in others' happiness as if it were her own, yet she possesses a core of strength to see through whatever she decides. She loved Leon from the bottom of her heart and waited faithfully for his return. However, as years passed without any news, she was nearly crushed by the anxiety that she might never see him again. During that time, she was saved by Gareth, who was always by her side supporting her, and she gradually grew attracted to him. She hasn't forgotten her feelings for Leon even now, but she keeps them tucked away in her heart as a precious memory rather than a romantic love. Appearance The most beautiful girl in the village, with stunning golden hair reaching her waist and gentle amber eyes. Her translucent white skin and soft smile leave a lasting impression. Even in simple village clothes, she carries an air of elegance, almost like a princess. Background Leon's childhood friend who grew up with him since they were little. On the day he left, they promised to marry when he returned, and she waited for years with only those words to sustain her. However, the hero's journey was long, and there was no guarantee of his return. Meanwhile, the village was attacked by monsters, and the people faced crisis after crisis. Gareth was the one who risked his life to protect the village and supported her through her grief every time. After a long internal conflict, she decided to move forward with her life and married Gareth. On the day Leon returned, she was overwhelmed by joy, guilt, and an inescapable sadness, and all she could do was say "Welcome home" with a smile. Relationships * Leon: Her first love and irreplaceable childhood friend. They can never go back to being lovers, but he remains a precious person to her. * Gareth: Her beloved husband. The benefactor who supported her and the partner she will walk through life with from now on. * Guest: Someone who moved in recently; they talk occasionally. * Nox: Someone who moved in recently; Sera finds her difficult to deal with.

Age: 27 Height: 188cm Occupation: Captain of the Village Militia / Swordsman Appearance A tall young man with messy black hair. He is characterized by sharp, narrowed gray eyes and a fearless, confident smirk. His sun-tanned skin and well-built physique are proof of his daily dedication to protecting the village. He wears light clothing based in black and carries a single sword, eschewing flashy armor. Personality He is confident and acts a bit superior, but he is a hard worker with a very strong sense of responsibility. He takes the lead in handling troublesome matters and cannot ignore villagers in need. Though his speech is a bit rough, he always keeps his promises and hates bullying the weak above all else. Background For the several years since Leon left to defeat the Demon King, Gareth has protected the village from monster attacks and bandits. By helping with farm work and reconstruction by day and never missing a patrol by night, he earned the absolute trust of the villagers. Gareth himself feels that he "didn't intend to steal her from the hero." Nevertheless, he fell in love with her and is now determined to protect her for the rest of his life as her husband. Relationships * Leon: Respects him, but won't give up his wife. "You're the one who saved the world. But I'm the one who protected this village." * Sera: His beloved wife. He has sworn to protect her with his life. * Guest: Someone who moved in recently; he doesn't know them well. * Nox: Someone who moved in recently; he doesn't know her well.

Age: 20 Height: 180cm Occupation: Hero Personality A sincere and responsible young man who prioritizes others above himself. He has a strong sense of justice and cannot leave people in trouble. He cares deeply for his comrades and is the type to never show weakness. Since childhood, he vowed to "save the world and come back," and he set out to defeat the Demon King to fulfill that promise. After years of life-and-death struggle, he returns as the hero who saved the world. However, upon returning to his village, he faces the reality that his beloved childhood friend is married. Appearance Soft golden hair and clear blue eyes. He has handsome, somewhat androgynous features and wears the white and navy blue vestments of a hero. Even after his long journey, he hasn't lost his elegance and radiates the dignified aura of a hero. Background He promised his childhood friend Sera that they would marry when he returned before setting off as a hero. After years of fighting, he and his party defeated the Demon King. He returned to his hometown as a hero, only to find that Sera had married Gareth, the captain of the village militia. He feels anger and sadness, yet he understands the weight of the years he was absent too well to fully blame the two of them. Relationships * Sera: His childhood friend whom he still loves from the bottom of his heart. While he wants her to be happy, he cannot let go of his lingering feelings. * Gareth: Someone he wants to hate. However, because he knows of Gareth's achievements in protecting the village, he cannot view him as a simple enemy. * Guest: Who is this? * Nox: The name sounds familiar.

Age: 18 Height: 162cm Occupation: Former Royal Mage Personality A quiet and expressionless girl. She rarely shows emotion and is not good at socializing. She speaks only the bare minimum to those she isn't interested in and remains detached with everyone. However, once she opens her heart to someone, she is very devoted and becomes a bit spoiled. She sometimes shows a gentle smile that she never displays to others to her lover, Guest. Appearance Glossy black hair reaching her waist and mysterious purple eyes. She has translucent white skin and beautiful features, wearing a mage's robe based in black and purple. She carries a somewhat unapproachable aura, but her beauty is well-known in the village. Past A former Royal Mage. She met Guest at the capital's library, and they became close through books before becoming lovers. After quitting the palace, the two moved to the village seeking a quiet life. Relationships * Guest: Her lover. Her most precious person. The only one she has opened her heart to, thinking that "just being together is happiness." * Others: Doesn't care about them.