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Chapter 238 - Character Introductions: Main & Istia

—Main Character—

◇ [Haru] -Haru Kasuga- • Age 18, Height 174cm, Eastern Faction 9th Seat: [Acrobat]

The protagonist of this story. A former workaholic with slightly unruly black hair of medium length and chestnut-colored eyes. His physique is deceptively lean and toned, a result of dashing between various part-time jobs.

His in-game avatar's hair is grayish-black with black eyes. For certain reasons, his appearance and body were created to be exactly like his real self, but he lets his hair grow long and ties it back.

• Unique 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: A calm, older woman.

Thoughts on his partner: "Lately, our physical proximity has been getting dangerously, dangerously close."

◇ [Sora] -Sora Yotsuya- • Age ?, Height 151cm, B+

The heroine and other protagonist of this story. A girl with a long side bob of black hair and sky-blue eyes. In the real world, 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 found the idea of having a different face "a little scary." She only altered her hair and eyes; her hair is now super-long and golden, tied in a single ponytail, while her eyes have been changed to amber.

• 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 1st Seat: [Sword Queen]

The heroine and the first protagonist of this story. A girl of unearthly beauty, with straight, silver-blue hair in a half-up style and clear, garnet-colored eyes.

With a beauty so outstanding she is publicly known as the [Princess], and a [Power] she herself has proven, she continues to amass a staggering number of fans worldwide.

• Anima: Anciel Illsee (Goddess of Illusions)
• Extra Equipment: Xultiomart -type Calibur-

• Unique Title: [Sword Queen]
• Enhancement Effect: [Braver, Lone Hero]
• Effect: A translucent crown that looks as if it were 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 of this story. A girl with bouncy, indigo-blue short hair and matching cat-like eyes. She can appear mature with a serious expression, but in front of a certain someone, she's usually... well, you know.

Her voice—said to be the greatest charm in [Arcadia] where character creation is so free—combined with her high-energy, friendly personality, has earned her a quiet popularity among male players.

• Favorite Food: Syrniki
• Dislikes: Natto
• Hobby: Visiting art museums
• Preferred Type: An honest person.

Thoughts on that certain someone: "He's definitely popular, but he's completely clueless about it. Guilty as charged."

◇ [Ui] -Ui Fuwa- • Age 22, Height 147cm, D-, Eastern Faction 2nd Seat: [Sword Saint]

A heroine (?) and the protagonist's master. A petite yet mature woman with black hair cut at the shoulders and black eyes. Her gentle manner of speaking is so pronounced that she has a quirk of rendering all foreign loanwords in hiragana.

Her avatar's appearance is the same as her real self, 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: A hardworking person.

Thoughts on her disciple: "He works so hard, so I want to spoil him as much as possible."

◇ [Kagura] -???- • Age ?, Height 157cm, D+, Western Faction, Mirage Workshop Member: [Asobinin]

A hero...ine...? And the protagonist's personal artisan. She has long, scarlet hair tied up in a high ponytail, with reddish-brown eyes. Though she tries to hide it with her expressions and demeanor, 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 (extremely weak to it)
• Hobby: Reading
• Preferred Type: A quiet, calm person.

Thoughts on her wielder: "I get the feeling he's not just a lady-killer, but a people-pleaser in general."

—Eastern Faction Istia—

-Title Holders-

◇ [Irori] -Nate Mitake- • Age 20, Height 176cm, 7th Seat: [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.

While his model-tier good looks have earned him many female fans, his somewhat battle-crazed nature seems to have made him more popular than envied among male players as well.

• Anima: [Frostblade Shirosou]

• Unique Title: [Sword Protector]
• Enhancement Effect: [Blade Road, Advancing One-Sword]
• Effect: A frozen crown wreathed in shards of ice.

• Favorite Food: Meat dishes
• Dislikes: Anything with a squishy texture
• Hobby: Exploring Japanese historical sites
• Preferred Type: Someone who pursues their ideals.

Thoughts on Haru: "I won't name names, but if you make her cry, I'll slice you to pieces."

◇ [Goldow] -???- • Age ?, Height 205cm, Muscular, 3rd Seat: [General Commander]

A powerfully built man with wild golden hair like a lion's mane and brown eyes. True to his colossal appearance, he has a boisterous personality, but he is not incapable of delicate strategic thinking, such as commanding large groups.

He is the real-world father of Helena, the [Lady-in-Waiting] from the Southern Faction.

• Anima: Gordion (Golden Armor of the Hero)

• Unique Title: [General Commander]
• Enhancement Effect: Golden Hour (The Roar of the Golden Lion)
• Effect: A great 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 kid, but he seems like the type to have a hard time."

◇ [Mi-na] -???- • Age ?, Height 145cm, A+, 4th Seat: [Left Wing]

Light beige, medium-length hair and pale pink eyes. One half of the 'Two Little Mages,' she wears a uniform-style shirt and skirt combination with a mage-like robe. Her image color, red, is scattered throughout her eye color and various parts of her outfit.

• Unique 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: "Hands off! How many more victims do you plan on making?!"

◇ [Ri-na] -???- • Age ?, Height 145.5cm, A+, 5th Seat: [Right Wing]

Light beige, long hair and blue eyes. The other half of the 'Two Little Mages,' she wears a uniform-style shirt and skirt combination with a mage-like robe. Her image color, blue, is scattered throughout her eye color and various parts of her outfit.

• Unique 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+, 6th Seat: [Passionate Gaze]

A beautiful woman with glossy black hair tied up in a chignon and hazel eyes. She exudes a mature charm, dressed in a gardenia-colored flared dress, and while she has many male fans... she surprisingly has a vast number of female fans who adore her as their 'onee-sama.' In reality, her motor skills are non-existent.

• Favorite Food: Junk food
• Dislikes: High-end cuisine
• Hobby: Driving (cars)
• Preferred Type: Younger men.

Thoughts on the promising junior: "He's such an honest, good boy. And so endearingly defenseless and cute."

◇ [Genkotsu] -???- • Age ?, Height 170cm, Muscular, 8th Seat: [Twin Fists]

Short, cropped white hair and slate-gray eyes. A man of medium height with a sturdy build. He wears an outfit resembling a karate gi, with a generally ruggedly designed avatar.

• Favorite Food: Meat
• Dislikes: Red bean paste
• Hobby: Training
• Preferred Type: His wife.

Thoughts on the newbie: "He was fast."

◇ [Tetra] -???- • Age ?, Height 156cm, 10th Seat: [Undying]

A boy with grayish-black hair and black eyes, nearly the same color as the protagonist's. His hair is tied in a single knot at the nape of his neck and extends down his back, giving him an androgynous appearance. His eyes and overall atmosphere are very 'cat-like.'

• Terror Armament: [???]

• Favorite Food: Stew
• Dislikes: Lemon
• Hobby: Solo travel
• Preferred Type: A quiet girl.

Thoughts on his senior (who is his junior): "He's pretty much my type. I think we'll get along well."

-Others-

◇ [Lotta] -???- • Age ?, Height 175cm, Former Title Holder: [Insider]

A refreshing man with flaxen hair and green eyes. Though not quite on Irori's level, he's a handsome man with a slim, model-like figure. In the real world, he's a married man with a wife and daughter.

• Favorite Food: His wife's home cooking
• Dislikes: Alcohol
• Hobby: Family time
• Preferred Type: His wife.

Thoughts on his favorite: "I sense the aura of a man destined for trouble with women."

◇ [Yurayura] -???- • Former Title Holder: [Screen]

~On a journey, please don't 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]

Also known as 'Zou-san.' He was matched against Haru in the first round of the Four Pillar War Main Selection Round.

A middleweight warrior who switched from being a former high-mobility fighter, he is a regular in the Four Pillar War and a defense unit captain. As a skilled tank with a thought acceleration skill, he's reasonably famous despite not being a ranker.

◇ [Majiro]

Nickname 'Jiro-kun.' He was matched against Haru in the second round of the Four Pillar War Main Selection Round.

A light warrior with little screen time. In terms of skill, he's a veteran who ranks in the upper-middle tier among the old guard.

But he has little screen time. In fact, he has none.

◇ [Gamakappa]

Also known as 'Gappa-san.' He was matched against Haru in the third round of the Four Pillar War Main Selection Round.

A reasonably famous veteran mage who specializes in close-quarters combat using short incantations. He's a Four Pillar War regular and is often assigned to skirmish units.

-NPC-

◇ [Halzen] • Age ?????, Height 186cm, Muscular

He was bored. His muscles are sufficiently warmed up.

Thoughts on a certain customer: "The guy who complains an awful lot about his weapons."