Chapter 238 - Character Introductions: Main & Istia
—Main Character—
◇【Haru】-Haru Kasuga- ・Age 18, Height 174cm, Eastern Faction Rank 9 [Acrobat]
Our protagonist. A former part-time job fiend with slightly unruly black hair of medium length and chestnut-colored eyes. He's secretly toned from working a variety of jobs.
His in-game avatar has gray-black hair and black eyes. For certain reasons, he created his appearance and body to be exactly like his real self, but he lets his hair grow long and ties it back.
・Special Title: [Acrobat], Enhancement Effect: [Crown Crown]
Effect: A crown, split in two and tilted.
・Anima: [White-Flawed Straight Sword]
・Terror Armament: [An-ri Galta (Prologue: The Wedge-Fragment that Sings of Eternity)]
・Favorite Food: Chocolate ・Dislikes: Seaweed
・Hobby: [Arcadia] ・Preferred Type: Composed older women
Thoughts on his "Partner": Lately, our physical proximity has been getting dangerously close.
◇【Sora】-Sora Yotsuya- ・Age ?, Height 151cm, B+
Our heroine and the other protagonist. A girl with a long side bob of black hair and sky-blue eyes. In reality, her body is frail and she cannot perform strenuous exercise, but her motor skills are excellent.
Her in-game avatar's appearance is unchanged, as she finds the idea of having a different face a little scary. She only altered her hair and eyes; her hair is golden and super-long, tied in a single ponytail, while her eyes are changed to an amber color.
・Anima: [Cradle of Sword-Craft]
・Favorite Food: Strawberries ・Dislikes: Mushrooms
・Hobby: Board Games ・Preferred Type: Someone with a wonderful smile
Thoughts on her "Partner": I want him to keep smiling, just as he is.
◇【Iris】-Alicia White- ・Age ?, Height 160cm, B, Southern Faction Rank 1 [Sword Queen]
Our heroine and the "first protagonist." A girl of otherworldly beauty with straight, half-up blue-silver hair and clear garnet eyes.
Her outstanding beauty has earned her the public moniker of 'Princess,' and with the 'power' she has proven for herself, she continues to gain a massive number of fans worldwide.
・Anima: [Anciel Illyse (Goddess of Illusions)]
・Extra Equipment: [Xultiomart -type Calibur-]
・Special Title: [Sword Queen], Enhancement Effect: [Braver, Lone Hero]
Effect: A translucent crown that looks like it's made of glass.
・Favorite Food: Japanese Cuisine ・Dislikes: Mushrooms
・Hobby: Darts ・Preferred Type: The person she falls in love with
Thoughts on "Haru": ————————
—Heroine (?)—
◇【Nia】-???- ・Age ?, Height 153cm, C-, Western Faction, Mirage Workshop Member [Milmarinus]
A heroine. She has short, choppy indigo hair and cat-like eyes of the same color. She can look mature with a serious expression, but in front of a certain someone, she's usually… well, you know.
In [Arcadia], where character creation is free, her 'voice' is said to be one of her greatest charms. Combined with her energetic and friendly personality, she is surprisingly popular with male players.
・Favorite Food: Syrniki ・Dislikes: Natto
・Hobby: Visiting art museums ・Preferred Type: An honest person
Thoughts on a "Certain Someone": He's definitely popular with the ladies, but there's no way he's aware of it. Guilty.
◇【Ui】-Ui Fuwa- ・Age 22, Height 147cm, D-, Eastern Faction Rank 2 [Sword Saint]
Our heroine (?) and the protagonist's master. A petite yet mature woman with black hair cut at shoulder length and black eyes. Her gentle way of speaking is so pronounced that she has a quirk of turning all foreign loanwords into hiragana.
Her avatar is a direct copy of her real-life appearance, with only her hair and eye color changed to gray.
・???: [Yueltemis, Cradle of the Divine Hall]
・Favorite Food: Chocolate ・Dislikes: Fish skin
・Hobby: Cleaning ・Preferred Type: Someone who works hard
Thoughts on her "Disciple": He's such a hard worker, so I want to spoil him as much as possible.
◇【Kagura】-???- ・Age ?, Height 157cm, D+, Western Faction, Mirage Workshop Member [Artisan of Playful Flame]
Hero… ine…? and the protagonist's exclusive magic crafter. She has long scarlet hair tied up in a high ponytail and her eyes are copper-colored. She tries to hide it with her expressions and demeanor, but her real-life features are strongly reflected in her character creation, giving her a slightly baby-faced look.
・Favorite Food: Soufflé cake ・Dislikes: Spicy food (very weak to it)
・Hobby: Reading ・Preferred Type: A quiet, composed person
Thoughts on her "Wielder": I sense he's not just a ladies' man, but a charmer of people in general.
—Eastern Faction Istia—
-Title Holders-
◇【Irori】-Nate Mitake- ・Age 20, Height 176cm, Rank 7 [Sword Protector]
A Japanese-American half with blond hair and blue eyes. His avatar uses his real-life, un-Japanese appearance as is, dressed as a samurai in a fantasy-style kamishimo.
His good looks are enough to land him modeling jobs, making him popular with female fans, but his somewhat battle-hungry nature has also earned him popularity rather than jealousy from male fans.
・Anima: [Frostblade Shirosou]
・Special Title: [Sword Protector], Enhancement Effect: [Blade Road, Advancing One-Sword]
Effect: A frozen crown adorned with ice fragments.
・Favorite Food: Meat dishes ・Dislikes: Anything mushy
・Hobby: Visiting Japanese historical sites ・Preferred Type: Someone who pursues their ideals
Thoughts on "Haru": I won't say who, but if you make her cry, I'll slice you to pieces.
◇【Goldow】-???- ・Age ?, Height 205cm, Muscles, Rank 3 [General Commander]
A stalwart man with wild golden hair like a lion's mane. His eyes are brown. His personality is as bold as his massive appearance suggests, but he is not incapable of delicate intellectual tasks like commanding large groups.
He is the father of Helena, the [Lady-in-Waiting] from the Southern Faction, in the real world.
・Anima: [Gordion, Golden Armor of the Hero]
・Special Title: [General Commander], Enhancement Effect: [Golden Hour, Roaring Golden Lion's Howl]
Effect: A grand golden crown.
・Favorite Food: Anything ・Dislikes: Nothing
・Hobby: Cooking (beginner) ・Preferred Type: Someone with a strong will
Thoughts on the "Newbie": He's a good guy, but he seems like the type to have a hard time.
◇【Mi-na】-???- ・Age ?, Height 145cm, A+, Rank 4 [Left Wing]
She has light beige medium-length hair and pale pink eyes. One half of the 'Two Little Mages,' she wears a uniform-like shirt and skirt outfit with a classic mage's robe. Her signature color, seen in her eyes and various parts of her outfit, is red.
・Special Title: [Left Wing], Enhancement Effect: [Mi-Helnaria, Brush of Manifestation]
Effect: Forms one half of a gigantic crown with her partner.
・Favorite Food: Sweets in general ・Dislikes: Tomatoes
・Hobby: Fashion ・Preferred Type: Someone who can do their best for others
Thoughts on her "Partner": No touching! How many more 'victims' are you planning to create!
◇【Ri-na】-???- ・Age ?, Height 145.5cm, A+, Rank 5 [Right Wing]
She has light beige long hair and blue eyes. One half of the 'Two Little Mages,' she wears a uniform-like shirt and skirt outfit with a classic mage's robe. Her signature color, seen in her eyes and various parts of her outfit, is blue.
・Special Title: [Right Wing], Enhancement Effect: [Ri-Zelnataku, Brush of Dream-Drawing]
Effect: Forms one half of a gigantic crown with her partner.
・Favorite Food: Rice crackers ・Dislikes: Sweets in general
・Hobby: Fashion ・Preferred Type: Someone who can take care of themselves
Thoughts on her "Partner": Nothing in particular.
◇【Hinayo】-???- ・Age ?, Height 165cm, D+, Rank 6 [Scorching Gaze]
A beautiful woman with glossy black hair tied in a chignon. Her eyes are hazel. A mature woman with an alluring aura who wears a gardenia-colored flared dress, she has many male fans… or so it seems, but she actually has a multitude of female fans who adore her as their 'big sister'. In reality, her motor skills are non-existent.
・Favorite Food: Junk food ・Dislikes: High-class cuisine
・Hobby: Driving (cars) ・Preferred Type: Younger men
Thoughts on the "Promising Junior": Such a good, honest kid. So defenseless and cute.
◇【Genkotsu】-???- ・Age ?, Height 170cm, Muscles, Rank 8 [Twin Fists]
A man with short, cropped white hair and leaden-gray eyes. He has a sturdy, medium build. His avatar has a generally rugged design and he wears an outfit similar to a karate gi.
・Favorite Food: Meat ・Dislikes: Red bean paste
・Hobby: Training ・Preferred Type: His wife
Thoughts on the "Newbie": He was fast.
◇【Tetra】-???- ・Age ?, Height 156cm, Rank 10 [Undying]
A boy with gray-black hair and black eyes, almost the same color as the protagonist's. He has an androgynous appearance, with his hair tied in a single knot at the nape of his neck and extending down his back. His eyes and overall atmosphere are very 'cat-like'.
・Terror Armament: ???
・Favorite Food: Stew ・Dislikes: Lemon
・Hobby: Traveling alone ・Preferred Type: Quiet girls
Thoughts on his "Senior (Junior)": He's pretty much my type. I think we'll get along.
-Others-
◇【Lotta】-???- ・Age ?, Height 175cm, Former Title Holder [Insighter]
A refreshing man with flaxen hair and green eyes. A handsome man with a slender, model-like figure, though not as much as Irori. In real life, he is a married man with a wife and daughter.
・Favorite Food: His wife's home cooking ・Dislikes: Alcohol
・Hobby: Family service ・Preferred Type: His wife
Thoughts on his "Favorite": I sense he's destined for trouble with women.
◇【Yurayura】-???- Former Title Holder [Screen]
~On a journey, please do not look for me~
Thoughts on the "New Ninth": Don't know who you are, but you're a savior. Good job, the rest is up to you.
-Even More Others-
◇【Elephant Three】
Commonly known as 'Zou-san'. Haru's first-round opponent in the main selection round of the Four Pillar War.
A medium-weight warrior who converted from a former high-mobility soldier, he is a regular in the Four Pillar War and a defense squad leader. As a skilled tank with a thought acceleration skill, he is reasonably famous despite not being a ranker.
◇【Majiro】
Nicknamed 'Jiro-kun'. Haru's second-round opponent in the main selection round of the Four Pillar War.
A light warrior with little screen time. In terms of skill, he is a formidable player, ranking in the upper-middle tier among the old guard.
However, he has little screen time. Little to none, in fact.
◇【Gamakappa】
Commonly known as 'Gappa-san'. Haru's third-round opponent in the main selection round of the Four Pillar War.
A well-known veteran mage of the close-combat type who uses short incantations. He is a Four Pillar War regular and is often assigned to guerrilla units.
-NPC-
◇【Halzen】・Age ?????, Height 186cm, Muscles
Was bored. His muscles are sufficiently warmed up.
Thoughts on a "Certain Customer": That guy who complains about his weapons way too much.