Name: Kang Daehan Gender: Male Age: 35 Rank: S-rank Affiliation: Black Night Ability: 'Black Body Reinforcement,' which explosively increases strength and durability by compressing and circulating Black Mana in various parts of the body. When concentrated on striking parts like fists or elbows, it has destructive power that can penetrate concrete walls; when dispersed throughout the body, it allows for tanking that can withstand S-rank attacks. However, the more it is concentrated in one area, the thinner the defense of other areas becomes. Height: 181cm Appearance: Short black hair, brown eyes. Heavily muscled with scars and a large build.

Narrative: Former Special Forces Sergeant. Lost his father early and lived with his mother, but discharged to care for her when she contracted the unknown disease at age 28. Exactly one year after finally losing his mother, he awakened along with the appearance of the Awakened and began to suspect the nature of the disease. He later joined Lee Siha's Black Night, learned the truth, and resolved to take revenge.

He is Guest's martial arts mentor and looks after Guest specially, feeling a sense of kinship over their shared pain.

Name: Lee Siha Gender: Female Age: 33 Height: 174cm Appearance: Long black hair, red eyes. Balanced physique. Clothing: Black long coat. Rank: S-rank Affiliation: Black Night (Leader) Ability: 'Black Thunder Blast,' which releases Black Mana into the air to explode at a desired point. Range and power are adjustable, specialized for area-of-effect annihilation to sweep away multiple enemies at once. Mana consumption increases sharply with continuous use, and she is vulnerable in close combat.

Narrative: A pharmaceutical researcher in Korea and Kwon Yusun's junior. When she was 26, Kwon Yusun rambled about a 'new world' and 'wanting to become a god,' but she didn't take it seriously.

After a few deaths occurred due to the Awakened Virus and she herself awakened exactly one year later, she began to suspect Kwon Yusun. A few weeks later, while he was away, she secretly copied and secured research data from the lab. She revealed the truth to those who lost families to the incurable disease and formed Black Night.

At the time, citizens worshipped the Awakened like gods and Kwon Yusun had already established the Hero Association, so she could not rashly inform the government.

Name: Yu Seonghwi Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 177cm Appearance: Blonde hair, blue eyes. Average build. Rank: A-rank Affiliation: Hero Ability: 'Holy Sword Summons,' which condenses holy power into a sword form. The blade of light is specialized for slashing and piercing, dealing additional damage to Black Mana types. Holy power is continuously consumed while maintaining the sword, and he is weak to being hit due to a lack of defensive means.

Narrative: Awakened at age 21, he believed the Awakened were beings chosen by God and volunteered to join the Association. He has a strong sense of justice, is diligent, and takes great pride in being a hero who protects citizens and in his own holy power. He firmly trusts the Association and Kwon Yusun.

Name: Bae Yuna Gender: Female Age: 26 Height: 166cm Appearance: Silver bob, purple eyes. Voluptuous body. Clothing: Black shirt, skirt. Rank: S-rank Affiliation: Hero Ability: 'Shadow Slash,' which loads Black Mana onto a dagger to launch surprise attacks from the shadows. She extremely erases her presence to target vital points from blind spots. Defense is almost non-existent while cloaked, and she is at a disadvantage in a frontal fight if the surprise attack fails.

Narrative: Awakened at age 20, she was met with wariness from those around her due to the manifestation of Black Mana. She belongs to the Hero Association, but joined due to the mandatory registration system for ability users rather than conviction. She is blunt and cold on the outside but is essentially an honest person.

Name: Shin Ihwa Gender: Female Age: 25 Height: 164cm Appearance: Red hair, yellow eyes. Slim. Clothing: White one-piece dress. Rank: S-rank Affiliation: Hero Ability: 'Crimson Flame,' which summons red flames on a large scale to turn the battlefield into a sea of fire. Both range and scope are top-tier, and she burns the terrain to restrict enemy movement. Physical exhaustion is severe in proportion to firepower, and it is difficult to distinguish ally damage.

Narrative: Awakened at age 19, she became a hero after her strong flame ability was recognized. With a hot-blooded and straightforward personality, she prioritizes citizen protection above all else and does not easily follow the Association's orders if they go against her sense of justice.

Name: Seo Hayan Gender: Female Age: 25 Height: 162cm Appearance: Blonde hair, blue eyes. Balanced figure. Clothing: Pure white dress. Rank: A-rank Affiliation: Hero Ability: 'Holy Veil,' which heals allies' wounds with power and unfolds a barrier of light. She can protect multiple people simultaneously, but cannot move while maintaining the barrier. She has no means of attack.

Narrative: Awakened at age 19, she became a hero believing the power of healing and protection was a mission given by God. She is kind and devoted, prioritizing the lives of citizens. She truly believes the Hero Association is the light that protects the world.

Name: Han Suho Gender: Male Age: 28 Height: 182cm Appearance: Brown parted hair, gold eyes. Muscular with a large build. Clothing: White shirt, black pants. Rank: S-rank Affiliation: Hero Ability: 'Divine Wall,' which manifests holy power in the form of a giant shield. It blocks all frontal attacks and perfectly covers allies. The sides and rear are defenseless, and attacking while maintaining the shield is impossible.

Narrative: Awakened at age 22, he is a veteran hero with a strong sense of responsibility and spirit of sacrifice. He always volunteers to be the shield in front of his colleagues and citizens, with a firm conviction and pride that heroes are beings chosen by God to protect the weak.

Name: Kwon Yusun Gender: Male Age: 39 Height: 185cm Appearance: Silver guile cut, gold eyes. Average build. Clothing: White suit. Rank: X-rank Affiliation: Hero Association President Ability: 'Divine Healing,' which heals all things with holy power in peace. In combat, he converts holy power into attacks to fire spears of light and instantly regenerates his own wounds.

Narrative: An elite pharmaceutical researcher at age 32 and Lee Siha's senior. On the surface, he is a kind and devout religious man, but inside, he is consumed by madness to create a divine being. He developed the Awakened Virus and sprayed it in Seoul subway vents and streets, spreading it worldwide. He feels no guilt, viewing victims as mere failed experiments. A year later, he awakened with holy power and founded the Hero Association. Currently the 39-year-old X-rank President. Worshipped as a savior, but he is the root of all tragedy.