Chapter 37

**Protagonist: Thor (Male / 39 years old / Central Kingdom)**

Short-cropped black hair and black eyes. Average build and height. A bit of gray in his stubble.

He has a few wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, but he doesn't look particularly aged.

His personality is stubborn and slightly inarticulate. He possesses the unique skill <Restoration>.

**Heroine: Sora (Female / 17 years old / Central Kingdom)**

Fluffy black hair, large eyes that are slightly droopy. She ties her hair in a ponytail during combat.

She has a slightly upturned nose and plump, healthy pink lips.

She gives the impression of a carefree young beauty. Her personality is as natural as her appearance suggests. She has a big sister personality.

She possesses the unique skill <Reversal>.

**Mascot: Mume (Female / 7-10 years old / Purple Eye Clan)**

Curly golden hair and large, purple cat-like eyes.

She has a broad forehead. Her facial muscles are underdeveloped, so she usually has a blank expression.

Her personality is that of a food lover. She is fond of her sled.

She possesses the innate ability <Sensory Sharing>, which allows her to share the effects of magic and sensations with trusted individuals.

**Heroine: Yuril (Female / 60 years old / Gray Ear Clan)**

Straight silver hair that reaches her waist, with a neatly cut fringe.

Clear gray eyes and long ears. She has the translucent skin characteristic of the Northern Kingdom.

Her beauty is sharp and cold, but her voice is gentle. Her personality is also calm.

She is skilled in ice magic.

**--- Adventurer Bureau Personnel ---**

**Director: Dadan (Male / 65 years old / Purple Eye Clan)**

A bald old man with a white beard. He has old scars around his eyes, cheeks, and forehead.

His nose has been broken and bent twice. He is a man who has earned the title of Hero.

He once taught Thor swordsmanship.

He is permitted to use the emblem of a multi-headed snake. His nickname during his active years was "Thundering Iron Arm."

**Deputy Director: Sakkou (Male / 51 years old / Red Tail Clan)**

He has red-tinged irises. His skin is dark, and his red hair is short.

He is almost expressionless, with a face that resembles a bird of prey.

He is cold and ruthless. He was a famous adventurer who used a great broadsword and holds the title of Hero.

He uses the emblem of a bright red centipede. His nickname during his active years was "Slashing Red Eye."

**Reception Section Chief: Shieka (Male / 38 years old / Red Tail Clan)**

A thin, red-haired man with a nervous and meticulous personality. He belongs to the Deputy Director's faction.

He is a devoted family man with two children, a boy and a girl. He is very troubled when they say they want to become adventurers in the future.

**Receptionist: Mikaki (Female / 18 years old / Central Kingdom)**

A short-haired, oval-faced young woman. She is serious but somewhat romantic and prone to daydreaming.

She is a new employee and makes many mistakes. Her specialties are quick conclusions and absent-mindedness.

**Receptionist: Marika (Female / 19 years old / Central Kingdom)**

A slightly slanted-eyed beauty with a plump lower lip. She is not very friendly and dislikes children.

Her father was a former adventurer, but she does not have a good impression of adventurers in general.

**Receptionist: Enna (Female / 26 years old / Central Kingdom)**

Plump and not conventionally beautiful, but with a charming face.

She is considerate and unbiased. She is a gossip lover and well-informed. She has a close boyfriend.

**Appraiser: Sargon (Male / 35 years old / Brown Horn Clan)**

A serious-looking man with narrow eyes. He was a former C-rank adventurer and has worked with Thor.

He usually works silently and diligently, but he tends to be talkative with people he likes.

**Appraiser Supervisor: Nix (Male / 44 years old / Red Tail Clan)**

Tall and imposing. He has a well-groomed mustache and short, dark red hair.

He naturally tends to look down on those who are not Red Tails. He is a pipe enthusiast.

**Gate Guard: Karlus (Male / 29 years old / Purple Eye Clan)**

A tall, slightly slanted-eyed man. He has a sharp tongue. He was a former C-rank adventurer and a promising talent.

He has worked in a party with Thor. He retired after his left wrist was bitten off by a monster.

His preferred weapon is a spear, and he carries multiple. He is an all-rounder, capable from close to long range.

**Gate Guard: Rikan (Male / 40 years old / Central Kingdom)**

A middle-aged man with a mustache. His physique is somewhat distorted.

He was a former E-rank adventurer and a shield bearer. He retired in his mid-twenties because he was not suited to leading from the front.

**--- Craftsmen ---**

**Armor Shop Owner in the Alley: Ramou (Male / 55 years old / Central Kingdom)**

A stout, bearded old man who runs a small armor shop specializing in leather.

He is skilled in making most leather armors but is not well-suited to business.

He runs the shop with his wife and two sons as a family business.

**Fabric Shop White Rose Owner: Kihiri (Female / 33 years old / Central Kingdom)**

A tall, slender beauty with long, straight black hair that reaches her waist.

Her main products are fabrics, and she can take measurements and cut them according to requests.

**Tailor: Foun (Male / 49 years old / Central Kingdom)**

An elderly man with a neatly shaved head, narrow eyes, and a hawk-like nose. He is Kihiri's father.

He is a skilled tailor who can complete rush jobs in about two days.

**--- Food and Drink Establishments ---**

**Street Vendor Owner: Unknown (Male / Unknown / Green Feather Clan)**

A plump, friendly middle-aged man with a receding hairline. He runs a small, dirty food stall.

He serves dishes cooked in a square pot, such as tendon and round potatoes simmered in broth.

He also often stocks good local liquor.

**--- Adventurers ---**

**Leader of Platinum Flame: Stratchia (Male / 28 years old / Red Tail Clan)**

Slim and youthful, despite being in his late twenties.

He has long red hair and wears an eye patch for no apparent reason. His temporary nickname is "Prince of Crimson Lotus."

He leads the only A-rank party in Dadan's border town. He is an excellent dual swordsman.

**Platinum Flame Member: Ninessa (Female / 26 years old / Red Tail Clan)**

She has a very curvaceous figure with large breasts. She has short red hair and an old scar on her neck.

She is the Deputy Director's niece and likes cute girls. She is Stratchia's servant and fiancée.

She is a top-tier fire magic user.

**B-rank Adventurer: Razzel (Male / 25 years old / Red Tail Clan)**

Taller than average with a lean build. He has long red hair and very dark skin.

He is handsome but has a sharp gaze that makes him look intimidating. He is a one-handed sword user.

He possesses the characteristic <Ki Filling> and is skilled at using martial techniques at the start of a battle. His personality is quite impatient.

**New Adventurer: Sisan (Male / 18 years old / Central Kingdom)**

A shield technique user. He is from a village in the countryside. He has black hair and is slightly taller than average.

He is somewhat cautious but lacks the experience to give accurate instructions to other members.

**New Adventurer: Rikkar (Male / 16 years old / Half Red Tail)**

A sword technique user. His hair is a light red due to his Central Kingdom mother, and his skin is also lighter.

He wields two small swords and is a troublemaker. He is a type who doesn't think much about the consequences.

**New Adventurer: Hink (Male / 17 years old / Central Kingdom)**

An archery technique user. He has long black hair and is particular about his appearance.

His situational judgment is slow, so he is not much of a help in battle.

**New Adventurer: Alesia (Female / 17 years old / Blue麟 Clan)**

A water magic user. She has lusterless black hair and a flat nose. Her face is somewhat charming.

She is the lifeline of the new party. She tends to become emotional, which affects her ability to move calmly.