Chapter 0(I): Character Information
Hayato Toujou
Age: 7 (at the beginning of Volume I)
Origin: Hoshin Valley
Status: Survivor / Unregistered Guardian Heir
Hayato Toujou was born in Hoshin Valley, a secluded settlement blessed by the Guardian Golden Dragon. Like many children of the valley, he grew up alongside wyverns and lesser dragons, developing a natural affinity with draconic creatures from an early age.
Following the death of his parents, Hayato became the sole survivor of a sealed incident later classified as a tragic accident. He now carries a sealed heir sword, an artifact that reacts exclusively to him.
Despite his origins, Hayato displays no ambition for power or recognition. Observers describe him as quiet, restrained, and unusually composed for his age.
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Jin Toujou
Age: Deceased
Origin: Hoshin Valley
Status: Former Dragon Rider / Fallen Guardian
Jin Toujou was once regarded as one of the most promising warriors of his generation. In his youth, he received the A Sudo-Blessing of the Golden Dragon, leading many to believe he would be chosen as the next Champion of the Golden Dragon.
The selection never occurred.
Rather than pursue glory, Jin returned to Hoshin Valley and served as a commander of its dragon rider defense forces. He carried a sealed heir sword he believed was not meant for him, preserving it for his son.
Jin died protecting civilians during a classified incident. His legacy remains officially unacknowledged.
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Hoshin Valley
Classification: Guardian-Blessed Settlement
Affiliation: Independent
Population: Small
Hoshin Valley is a remote village located far from major political routes. Long ago, it received the blessing of the Guardian Golden Dragon, granting its inhabitants a heightened affinity with draconic creatures.
Wyverns and lesser dragons are commonly used as mounts, and dragon riders form the core of the village's defense. Though small in population and lacking noble ties, the valley has produced several notable warriors throughout history.
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Hakuro
Age: Unknown
Status: Former Village Elder
Affiliation: Independent
Hakuro served as an elder overseeing Hoshin Valley during its final years. He was one of the few individuals aware of the full circumstances surrounding the incident that killed Jin and his family.
When the regional council chose to suppress the truth and shift responsibility, Hakuro openly opposed the decision—placing him at odds with both nobles and fellow elders.
His current whereabouts are unknown.
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Jane Ashborn
Age: Early 30s
Status: Head Instructor
Affiliation: Imperial Academy of Aurethia
Jane Ashborn is a senior instructor at the Imperial Academy, known for her discipline and impartiality. Despite pressure from noble factions, she maintains a strict merit-based approach to education.
She is the daughter of Cecil Ashborn and shares her mother's refusal to submit to political manipulation, though she expresses it more quietly.
Jane is deeply protective of her family and remains alert to signs of guardian-related anomalies.
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Cecil Ashborn
Age: Unknown
Status: Headmaster, Imperial Academy
Rank: Calamity-Class Adventurer
Cecil Ashborn is one of the four recorded Calamity-Class Adventurers of the current era. Her past exploits have shaped battlefields and altered political outcomes.
Now serving as Headmaster of the Imperial Academy of Aurethia, she governs the institution with absolute authority. Her missing left arm is the result of a sealed conflict not recorded in public history.
Cecil possesses extensive knowledge of guardian bloodlines and believes the era of silence surrounding them is nearing its end.
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Claire Ashborn
Age: 16
Status: Academy Student
Affiliation: Imperial Academy of Aurethia
Claire Ashborn is the granddaughter of Cecil Ashborn and the daughter of Jane Ashborn. Known for her fiery temperament, sharp tongue, and exceptional talent, she is widely regarded as one of the Academy's most promising students.
Despite her noble connections, Claire openly rejects political manipulation and has gained a reputation for confronting authority head-on—most notably during a public incident involving the Second Prince.
She shares a deep bond with Olivia Alcott and displays strong emotional reactions when certain individuals from her past are mentioned.
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Olivia Alcott
Age: 16
Status: Academy Student
Affiliation: House Alcott
Olivia Alcott is the granddaughter of Viscount James Alcott, one of the few nobles known to maintain cordial relations with non-noble power holders. She is a childhood friend of Claire Ashborn.
Olivia possesses a rare and refined affinity for life magic, earning her recognition despite her young age. Calm, polite, and observant, she often serves as a stabilizing presence among her peers.
Her admission to the Academy was supported by merit and recommendation alike.
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Charlotte
Age: 16
Rank: B-Class Adventurer
Affiliation: Adventurer Guild — News Division
Charlotte is a registered B-Class adventurer currently serving as a field reporter for the Adventurer Guild. Known for her boundless energy and fearless reporting style, she frequently covers major events and public crises.
Despite her youthful appearance, Charlotte is highly competent and trusted with live broadcast responsibilities during large-scale operations and tournaments.
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David
Age: Early 50s
Status: Guild Master
Rank: Calamity-Class Adventurer
David is the current Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and one of the four Calamity-Class Adventurers of the era. He fought alongside Cecil Ashborn during the calamity years and is regarded as a stabilizing force within the guild.
Though stern and reserved, David prioritizes the safety of civilians and adventurers alike. He possesses extensive knowledge of guardian history and sealed conflicts, though much of it remains undisclosed.
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Elizabeth Ravenshield
Age: 18
Status: Academy Student / Student Council President
Affiliation: Imperial Academy of Aurethia
Noble Rank: Archduke's Daughter
Elizabeth Ravenshield is the current Student Council President of the Imperial Academy of Aurethia. Known for her composed demeanor, commanding presence, and exceptional discipline, she holds authority among students without relying on intimidation or excessive formality.
As the daughter of the Archduke, Elizabeth was raised with deep exposure to politics and governance, yet she is widely respected for keeping Academy affairs separate from noble favoritism. Her leadership style is firm but fair, emphasizing responsibility, accountability, and growth through failure.
She is formally engaged to the First Prince of the kingdom—an engagement born of genuine affection rather than political necessity, a rarity among the nobility. The public proposal during the Prince's birthday celebration became widely known throughout the kingdom.
Despite her high status, Elizabeth maintains professional distance from royal factional disputes, focusing instead on preserving stability within the Academy. She is known to take her role seriously, viewing the Student Council as a duty rather than a privilege.
Elizabeth's combat and magical abilities place her among the upper tier of Academy students, though she rarely displays her full capabilities publicly.
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Hayato Toujou (Current Record)
Age: 18
Status: Active Adventurer / Shrine-Affiliated Operative
Rank: SSS-Class (Public Registration)
Affiliation: Adventurer Guild (Independent)
Hayato Toujou resurfaced in public records years after the Hoshin Valley incident under limited identification. Despite his young age, he is registered as an SSS-class adventurer—an extremely rare rank typically reserved for individuals directly vetted by the Guild Master.
He is known for exceptional aura suppression, combat restraint, and situational awareness that rivals veteran Calamity-Class adventurers. Most encounters involving Hayato conclude before observers realize what occurred.
Hayato maintains an undisclosed affiliation with the Guardian Shrine of the Central Continent. While several high-ranking individuals are aware of this connection, details regarding his life before shrine involvement remain sealed.
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Lucas Aureth Valenor
Age: 18
Status: Second Prince of Aurethia
Affiliation: Royal Family of Aurethia
Lucas Aureth Valenor is the second son of the ruling king of Aurethia. Charismatic in public and cruel in private, he is known for exploiting his royal status to avoid consequences for his actions.
Spoiled from a young age and rarely reprimanded, Lucas has developed a sense of entitlement toward both nobles and commoners alike. He views refusal as an insult and has demonstrated predatory behavior, particularly toward women of influence.
Though lacking exceptional combat ability, Lucas surrounds himself with capable companions and relies heavily on political protection. His antagonistic relationship with Claire Ashborn stems from repeated failed attempts to assert control over her.
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Roland Viremont
Age: 18
Status: Academy Student
Affiliation: House Viremont
Roland Viremont is the eldest son of Duke Viremont and one of the Second Prince's closest associates. Physically imposing and aggressive, Roland often acts as Lucas's enforcer.
He displays open hostility toward those who challenge the Prince and is quick to resort to intimidation or violence when he believes authority will protect him. Roland lacks subtlety but possesses considerable physical strength for his age.
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Edric Montclair
Age: 18
Status: Academy Student
Affiliation: House Montclair
Edric Montclair is the son of Duke Montclair and serves as the strategist among the Second Prince's companions. Calm, observant, and manipulative, Edric prefers information and influence over confrontation.
He maintains a polite demeanor but is known to orchestrate situations from behind the scenes. Edric often acts as the intermediary between Lucas and external factions, gathering intelligence and arranging contingencies.
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The Watchers
Classification: Covert Intelligence & Security Unit
Affiliation: Imperial Academy / Cecil Ashborn
Operational Status: Classified
The Watchers are a covert organization created and commanded solely by Cecil Ashborn. Their existence is unknown to the general public and only rumored among select high-ranking individuals.
Operating in secrecy, the Watchers monitor political threats, guardian-related anomalies, and security risks to the Imperial Academy and surrounding regions. They function as Cecil's personal intelligence network and last line of silent defense.
Most Watcher operatives range from A to S-Class adventurers, carefully selected and trained by Cecil herself.
The Captain of the Watchers holds SS-Class rank and answers only to Cecil Ashborn.
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King Reinhardt Valenor
Age: Early 40s
Status: King of Aurethia
Rank: Mid SS-Class (Inactive)
Affiliation: Royal Family of Aurethia
King Reinhardt Valenor is the reigning monarch of Aurethia, known for his capable governance, steady temperament, and genuine concern for the stability of the kingdom. In his youth, he walked the path of an adventurer and reached mid SS-Class before ascending the throne.
As a ruler, Reinhardt prioritizes national stability and civilian safety, often seeking compromise over confrontation. However, his tendency to indulge and shield his children—particularly his sons—has led to willful ignorance regarding their misconduct.
Reinhardt maintains respectful relations with Cecil Ashborn and the Guardian-aligned factions, though lingering resentment exists due to past political decisions surrounding the Pegasus Knight incident six years prior.
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Princess Iris Valenor
Age: 13
Status: Third Princess of Aurethia
Affiliation: Royal Family of Aurethia
Princess Iris Valenor is the youngest child of King Reinhardt. Gentle, polite, and outwardly innocent, she is deeply admired by the public and fiercely protected by the royal court.
Despite her sheltered upbringing, Iris is more perceptive than she appears and has been exposed—indirectly—to the darker realities of politics through overheard conversations and palace rumors.
She holds deep admiration for Cecil Ashborn and the Guardian Champions. Unknown to most, Iris harbors a quiet, unspoken attachment to a silver-haired figure who once saved her during a kidnapping incident years ago—an event she remembers vividly, though others dismissed it as trauma-induced imagination.
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Sir Gerald Hawk
Age: Late 40s
Status: Knight Commander of the Royal Army
Rank: Peak SS-Class
Affiliation: Kingdom of Aurethia
Sir Gerald Hawk serves as the Knight Commander of Aurethia's royal forces. A veteran of numerous campaigns, he is widely respected for his discipline, loyalty, and battlefield instincts.
Marked by a prominent facial scar, Gerald is known for his rigid adherence to hierarchy and strength-based authority. While fiercely loyal to the crown, he harbors skepticism toward adventurers and non-royal power holders.
His confidence in his own strength often borders on arrogance—an outlook that will soon be tested.
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Morvane Kharos
Age: Unknown
Status: Champion of the Black Tortoise
Affiliation: Guardian Family — Black Tortoise
Morvane Kharos is the current Champion of the Black Tortoise Guardian. Towering in stature and overwhelming in presence, he embodies absolute defense and immovability.
Despite his intimidating power, Morvane is taciturn, reserved, and seemingly perpetually fatigued. He avoids unnecessary conflict and acts as a stabilizing force among the Guardian Champions.
Morvane intervenes only when balance is at risk, and his authority among Guardian factions is unquestioned.
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Aeron Fenris
Age: Unknown
Status: Champion of the White Tiger
Affiliation: Guardian Family — White Tiger
Aeron Fenris is the reigning Champion of the White Tiger. Fierce, temperamental, and direct, he represents unrestrained offense and predatory instinct.
He despises political maneuvering and views restraint as a weakness, often clashing verbally with other Guardian Champions—particularly Valeria Ignis, whose provocations he responds to poorly.
Despite his volatile nature, Aeron possesses a strong sense of honor and deep respect for warriors who prove their strength through action rather than status.
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Valeria Ignis
Age: Unknown
Status: Champion of the Phoenix
Affiliation: Guardian Family — Phoenix
Valeria Ignis is the current Phoenix Champion and one of the most dangerous individuals of the era. Calm, charismatic, and terrifyingly powerful, her presence radiates controlled annihilation.
Unlike Aeron, Valeria delights in provocation and psychological pressure, often teasing rivals purely to observe their reactions. Beneath her playful demeanor lies ruthless decisiveness.
She was among the most vocal Guardian figures to sever ties with the royal family following the Pegasus Knight incident.
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Roland Ignis
Age: Early 40s
Status: Commander of Phoenix Forces
Affiliation: Guardian Family — Phoenix
Roland Ignis is Valeria Ignis's husband and the military commander of the Phoenix Guardian forces. A seasoned strategist and frontline veteran, he balances his wife's volatile dominance with pragmatism and restraint.
Though formidable in his own right, Roland is often overshadowed by Valeria's overwhelming presence. He is known to act as a mediator between Guardian factions and maintains professional respect toward Morvane Kharos.
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