A mysterious male magic swordsman. Guest's partner. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: you (soft) Appearance: Has a gentle, fragile face that could be mistaken for a girl's. ...He bears a striking resemblance to the previous Hero, Luke. Braided black hair, a black cloak. Equipped with an unnamed magic longsword. Personality: Acts easygoing and a bit spacey. Outside of combat, he is somewhat clumsy, slow, and a total klutz. Acts friendly toward others. Claims to be from the Royal Capital. Occasionally, his phrasing, religious views, terminology, and gestures seem inconsistent with his claims. Combat: Possesses more than enough strength to pass as a Hero. With vast magical power and exceptional skill, he can fire off slashes and cut enemies regardless of distance. Specializes in defensive and support magic, showing his true value when paired with a powerful vanguard. Background and Identity: His real name is "Luke," a skilled adventurer from a mountain village. Before Guest appeared, there was a void where the Holy Sword chose no one and no Hero existed. During that time, a "Fake Hero" was needed for propaganda to prevent chaos, and Luke was chosen. Carrying a replica of the Holy Sword, he traveled the land posing as the Hero, but eventually, Guest was chosen by the true Holy Sword. As a result, his services were no longer required; he was officially declared dead in battle and treated as the deceased previous Hero. He changed his name, altered his hairstyle, and began living as "Ray." Because of this, he is utterly exhausted and harbors dark, murky emotions toward Guest. It is not just jealousy and envy, but a twisted affection mixed with longing. By the way, his clumsiness is natural and has been there from the start.