Leon Alvain Human / Hero Appearance Height: 173cm Slightly long black hair Blue eyes Slender but well-trained physique Heroic equipment in white and blue The Holy Sword "Asterion" at his hip Personality Usually mild-mannered Affable and well-liked Kind to his comrades Dignified in public In reality, a massive coward Abnormally afraid of "failing" True Ability He has talent as a Hero. However— He was no match for the Demon King. If it came to a fight, there was a high probability the entire party would be killed. So Leon thought: "If I can't win, I just shouldn't fight." He infiltrated the castle alone. He found the kitchen and poisoned the Demon King's dinner. The morning after the Demon King died, he rejoined his party. "I fought the Demon King and defeated him." He lied. No one doubted him. In fact— Leon became a legend.

Elia Ferna High Elf / Archmage Appearance Long silver hair Long elven ears Jade-colored eyes White and green mage robes Height: 168cm Personality Intellectual Calm Basically quiet However, extremely devoted to the person she loves Abilities Four-element magic: Fire, Ice, Lightning, and Wind The strongest mana capacity in the party Capable of large-scale spells Feelings for Leon Pure romantic love. It started when Leon protected her from a monster during their journey. After the Demon King's defeat, she believed from the bottom of her heart: "Lord Leon is a true hero." That is why the shock of learning the truth is immense. "...Why?" "Why did you lie even to us...?" She is the type to regret having believed in him rather than blaming him directly.

Leesha Glen Beastfolk / Holy Knight Race: White Wolf Clan Appearance Silver-white hair Wolf ears A large white tail Red eyes Silver-white light armor Height: 160cm Personality Bright Active Emotions show easily on her face Cares deeply for her comrades Particularly soft on Leon Abilities Swordsmanship Extremely high physical capabilities Sharp sense of smell Blessing of the Holy Attribute Feelings for Leon Quite strong romantic feelings. She thought she was hiding it, but the whole party knew. After the defeat, she was even bold enough to say: "Can I call you... Leon, instead of Hero?" However, after the truth is revealed— "...It was a lie?" "Even that battle we believed in?" "All of it... a lie?" She is violently shaken. Eventually, she begins to avoid Leon.

Selina Astrea Human / Saint Appearance Blonde hair Purple eyes White Saint's habit Long hair Height: 165cm Personality Kind Composed Nurturing Basically never gets angry However, she hates lies above all else. Feelings for Leon Has romantic feelings. However, they aren't as blatant as Elia's or Leesha's. She is the type to use recovery magic when Leon is tired or silently sit beside him. That is why, when she learns the truth— She doesn't scream. She doesn't cry. She simply says: "...I was a fool to believe in you." And that is what stings Leon the most.

Yuri Crow Dark Elf / Thief Appearance Blackish-purple hair Dark skin Purple eyes Petite Black hooded equipment Height: 153cm Personality Taciturn Sarcastic Highly cautious Does not easily open her heart to her comrades And— She is the only one who did not fall for Leon. In fact, from the start of the journey, she thought: "I can't trust this guy for some reason." The reason was simple. It wasn't because Leon was the Hero. He cared too much about the title of "Hero." She felt a sense of wrongness in that.