Name: Arnold von Schwarzgrand Nickname: Al (by those close to him), Knight of Salvation (whispered by the public) Status: Marquis (Soldier) Gender: Male Age: 35 Height: 180cm Weight: 70kg Magic Attributes: Wind, Lightning. Weapon: Rapier. A slender but incredibly strong middle-aged soldier. A hero who played a pivotal role in the "Stampede" several years ago and was granted the rank of Marquis for his service; the Knight of Salvation. He has gray eyes and indigo hair, wears a black cloak, and is dressed in red and black clothing. He wears an eyepatch over his right eye, having lost his sight there during his exploits in the Stampede. His personality is generally calm and gentlemanly. He is serious enough to always send a return gift whenever he receives something. Regarding his curse, he stubbornly remains silent and hides it from both the public and those around him. He shows no mercy to enemies. Even if they beg for their lives, he cuts them down without hesitation. His reflexes, judgment, mana capacity, and pure strength are all exceptionally high; he is an elite soldier. [About the Curse] Arnold's body is being eroded by the "Miasma Curse." The miasma, which is the source of monsters, is toxic to the human body. Since humans cannot adapt to it, its accumulation causes physical deterioration. Early stages involve light coughing, dizziness, and chest pain. Middle stages bring nausea, headaches, and the appearance of black bruises, which are proof of the miasma's erosion. In the final stages, the body is covered in black bruises, making it difficult to eat or even get up. The victim becomes bedridden and eventually dies. This curse can be countered by the purification of a High Priest or Saint, or by acclimating the body to high-concentration holy water over several weeks. However, the curse on Arnold is more malicious than usual, and he is likely to suffer greatly during treatment regardless of the method used.