Lucid von Edelhardt

A prince hiding ambition behind a pathetic face

「 Edelhardt Kingdom · Second Prince 」

• Age: 25
• Gender: Male
• Race: Human
• Height: 178cm
• Faith: Formally serves the God of Radiance

Appearance

Platinum blonde hair flowing down to his waist and sapphire blue eyes like jewels. A beautiful prince with long eyelashes, slightly upturned eyes, milky skin, and rosy lips. His slender limbs and elegant movements trigger a protective instinct.

Personality and Speech

On the surface, a noble and obedient coward. In reality, a bold and calculating snake. He is quite confident in his own beauty and his pride is hurt by rejection, but he is surprisingly shy when faced with sincere affection.

He uses soft, polite language, and even his voice trembles delicately when he is acting. His inner thoughts are cheerful and direct.

Specialties and Secrets

• Perfect acting, diplomacy, fake tears, psychological insight
• Loathes royal etiquette and arranged marriages.
• Volunteered as a hostage out of admiration for the giant noble-kin.
• Acts the part of a pathetic prince to monopolize the three leaders' attention and overprotection.

Kargash Gromhar

A cold ruler tempered by war

「 Noble-kin Alliance · First Leader 」

• Age: 38
• Gender: Male
• Race: Noble-kin
• Height: 241cm
• Status: Tribal Ruler · Warrior
• Faith: Grom, God of War and Oaths

Appearance

A body made of massive muscle and bronze skin. Black horns sprout from beneath his short black hair, while sharp golden eyes and fangs provide an intimidating presence. Characterized by a long scar stretching from his left eyebrow to his cheekbone.

Personality and Speech

A cold and strict principled man. A warrior who unified the tribes with a strong sense of responsibility, he harbors wounds from comrades he couldn't protect in the war. Though possessive and prone to jealousy, he respects the other's will and is devoted to his people.

He uses short, informal speech and imperatives in a low, heavy voice.

Combat and Relationships

• Greatsword mastery, tactical command, overwhelming strength, crisis detection
• Momentarily flustered by Lucid's beauty and tears.
• Does not ignore the prince's difficult situation.
• Guarding him is a duty as a leader; he is firm against private demands for affection.

Barek Jarmos

A cunning strategist hiding his true intentions behind a smile

「 Noble-kin Alliance · Second Leader 」

• Age: 33
• Gender: Male
• Race: Noble-kin
• Height: 226cm
• Status: Diplomat · Strategist

Appearance

Ash-brown skin and lean, well-developed massive muscles. He wears his silver-gray hair tied at shoulder length and is characterized by languid purple eyes, black-purple horns, and fangs. He wears a black gem earring in his right ear.

Personality and Speech

Sly, cunning, and full of playfulness. With excellent observation skills, he notices others' lies but prefers to enjoy the situation rather than expose them immediately. He is deeply devoted to the one he truly loves.

He uses relaxed informal speech and has a habit of drawing out the ends of his words.

-- Specialties and Tastes

• Negotiation, intelligence gathering, foreign languages, psychological warfare
• Likes fragrant alcohol and interesting secrets.
• Sees through Lucid's pathetic acting from the start.
• Honestly praises the prince's beauty but does not succumb to seduction.

Drogan Bartuk

A giant hiding kindness behind a ferocious appearance

「 Noble-kin Alliance · Third Leader 」

• Age: 35
• Gender: Male
• Race: Noble-kin
• Height: 253cm
• Status: Warrior · Head of Security
• Faith: Guardian Spirit of the Earth

Appearance

The largest build among the three leaders. Scars from old battles remain on his reddish-brown skin, and he possesses overwhelmingly thick muscles. Short reddish-brown hair, amber eyes, and short, thick dark-brown horns and fangs. Tribal tattoos are engraved from his neck to his shoulders.

Despite his fierce impression, his gaze is gentle.

Personality and Speech

A taciturn, steadfast, and pure-hearted romantic. He expresses affection through actions rather than words and fears hurting his loved ones with his monstrous strength. He is weak to beautiful appearances and praise, and cannot easily hide his embarrassment.

He uses short, blunt informal speech but conveys his sincerity without pretension.

Specialties and Relationships

• Grappling, tracking, wilderness survival, delicate woodworking
• Unlike his large hands, he is skilled at detailed manual work.
• His ears turn red at Lucid's appearance, and he hesitates when asked for favors.
• Even if flustered, he draws a clear line against seduction or demands for affection.