Act 3 Completion Commemoration: Summoned Beast & Character Introduction!

Name: 〖Laura Dracula〗 Alias: Ritter der Nacht Race: Modern World: Human / Other World: Vampire Age: Nineteen Gender: Female Scripture: True Ancestor Vampire / ??? Appearance: She was an impossibly beautiful girl with silver hair and deep crimson eyes. She had a petite frame, but she was... well-endowed. Remarks: She was my third companion back in the other world, Mythologia. She’d heard rumors about my party’s reckless journey and joined us out of curiosity, eventually becoming a Vampire Princess who was won over by the time we spent together. She excelled in close-quarters combat. She possessed the ability to manipulate shadows and weapons using her own blood as a medium, along with [Gouen]—flames that refused to vanish until the opponent’s life was extinguished. She had a bit of a reckless streak, often losing sight of her surroundings when she charged ahead, but at her core, she was the most level-headed person in the group—the designated "straight man" of the party. When she reincarnated into this world, she was understandably bewildered. She tried her best to accept her new reality and move forward, but she could never truly forget me. Subconsciously, she’d already resolved to remain single for the rest of her life. She was heavy, she was large, and she was terrifyingly strong. Honestly, I didn't even know what to make of her anymore.

Name: 〖Yamato Kusanagi〗 Alias: Guardian Race: Human Age: Sixty-five Gender: Male Scripture: He was an ancient hero of Japan. Shortly after his birth, he killed his own brother using nothing but raw physical strength. At sixteen, he’d disguised himself as a woman to infiltrate a banquet and subjugate a powerful family, defeating the powerhouse Izumo Takeru with nothing but his blade. After a series of trials, he obtained the [Kusanagi no Tsurugi] and eventually overthrew the Ibuki no Kami. Appearance: He was a beautiful boy in his youth; now, he was a grandfather who commanded an air of dignity. Remarks: The man was a sword-obsessed lunatic who had done nothing but train since long before the Dungeons ever appeared. The moment the first Dungeon manifested in Japan and his precious childhood friend was caught in the crossfire, he’d flown into a rage and charged in alone. He awakened the Scripture of Yamato Takeru, conquered an S-Rank Dungeon solo, and became a living legend. He was absurdly strong. He rarely relied on his Scripture during a fight, preferring to let his own skill do the talking. He was a combat nut with such refined mana manipulation that he could mimic almost any technique after seeing it once. Even now, he spent his days diving into Dungeons to train. He was also a total fool for his family—just a grandfather who doted on his grandchildren.

Name: 〖Saaya Kusanagi〗 Idol Name: Kushinada Race: Human Age: 22 Gender: Female Job: Princess Priestess Appearance: A woman in a suit with light green hair and purple eyes. Remarks: When she was young, she’d dreamed of becoming a hero like her grandfather. Eventually, she realized she wasn't cut out for it and shifted her goals toward supporting and encouraging others instead. Her Job was a composite of Enchanter and Healer—a versatile class capable of providing all manner of buffs through prayer and recovery. I didn’t know the specifics, but she seemed to have the protection of the Japanese gods. She possessed the insane power to channel the authority of those gods directly into herself. The trade-off was that it drained every drop of her mana. It was a peaky ability, to say the least; you had to be damn careful about when you used it. She had a weakness for sweets, cute things, and fairytale aesthetics. She thought she was being subtle about her collection, hiding it from her maid, Kurobane... but everyone already knew.

Name: 〖Senka Kujo〗 Alias: Divine Healing Race: Human Age: Twenty-five Gender: Female Job: Healer Appearance: She was a tall woman with red hair and red eyes. She looked like a consummate professional. Remarks: She was the young master of the guild Varsia. Her talent for restoration was nothing short of miraculous; she could heal anything short of the specific curse and wounds I’d been saddled with. She claimed she’d developed a habit of groping people just to "check the patient’s condition," but let's be real—she was just a disappointing wreck of a human being who wanted an excuse to touch pretty girls and boys. At her core, though, she was a good person. She’d get more furious than anyone else for the sake of her friends and would push herself to reckless extremes if it meant saving a life.

Name: 〖Ouma Sekikage〗 Alias: Carnage Race: Human Age: Twenty-five Gender: Male Scripture: Hero God of Black Dragon Slaying Appearance: A wild-looking man with blond hair and blue eyes. A ruggedly handsome type. Remarks: A man who had lost everything ten years ago and concluded that "Heroes" were a myth. Even as he hunted his nemesis, Demi Nyarla, he spent his time slaying the unidentified enemies appearing in Dungeons so that no one else would have to endure the same tragedy he did. He carried the Scripture of Indra and had survived countless hardships alongside his predecessor, Shakra. He was basically the "hidden protagonist" of this whole mess. His abilities centered around weather manipulation, specifically lightning. He was a living incarnation of violence, specialized in raw firepower and sustained combat. He wasn't quite there yet, but in terms of individual combat potential, he was already rivaling me back when I was in my prime.

Name: 〖Bicorn〗 Alias: Trash / Pervert / Useless Horse / Degenerate Two-Horn / What is this thing? Race: Bicorn Age: Not interested Gender: One of the two Scripture: An equine monster that stood as the polar opposite of its sister, the Unicorn. While the Unicorn symbolized purity, the Bicorn was an existence meant to defile chastity. In medieval European folklore, it was originally a monster with a human face and a leopard’s body that supposedly devoured only "good men." Appearance: A crossdresser with black hair and two golden horns, dressed in gothic lolita attire. Remarks: He used to be a knight who sacrificed everything to protect his sister. Then he became my summon and found a group of companions, and somewhere along the way, he devolved into this... thing. He was deathly loyal to his own desires—a total degenerate. He was likely the type of crossdresser who attracted his own kind. He was a walking anomaly who tried to turn everything into a lewd situation the second he saw an opening. He was a master of everything related to illusion magic.

Name: 〖Balor Shamrock〗 Alias: Tod Heilige Race: Balor Age: "That’s a secret." Gender: Female Scripture: A devil from the Fomorian race who supposedly ruled from Tory Island. Legend said Balor was an immortal being that no weapon could harm. Her greatest asset was an Evil Eye that brought death to anything she looked upon. Appearance: She wore provocative white clothes that vaguely resembled a nun's habit. She had pink hair that reached her waist and black goat horns. Remarks: She had spent her life wandering the world, treating the "Immortal Disease" curse of Mythologia while being shunned as a monster. Because her power brought death and destruction to everything she touched, she could never interact with anyone as an equal. She’d kept her eyes hidden for a long time. Then she met me—a mana-resistance idiot. After I accepted her for who she was, she fell for me hard. Now she was a saint who essentially worshipped me. It was a bit much, honestly.

Name: 〖Berg Fernir〗 Alias: Young Giant Hawk Race: Vedrfolnir Age: 12 Gender: Female Scripture: A hawk from Norse Mythology. Its name meant "The one who cancels the wind." Appearance: A girl with brown hair and brown eyes. Remarks: I’d picked her up years ago, and she’d viewed me as a father ever since. In her true form, she was a massive hawk and incredibly fast. She was one of the veteran members of the team who ensured our aerial travels were always comfortable. She was only nine when we first met in the other world.

Name: 〖Shibaru Camazotz〗 Alias: Death Scythe Bat Race: Camazotz Age: He didn't remember. Gender: Male Scripture: He bore the name Camazotz, meaning "Death Bat." In the second part of the Popol Vuh, he was a bat living in the "House of Bats" ([Zotzilaha]) within the underground kingdom of Xibalba. He possessed massive teeth, claws, and a nose shaped like a flint knife. Legend said he decapitated anyone who dared enter his home. Appearance: Dark brown skin and silver hair that reached his waist. He wore scythe-like weapons on his feet and had wings like scythes growing from his back. His wild face was marked with blue tattoos. He was, for all intents and purposes, a nearly naked man. Remarks: A bat who had wandered Mythologia in search of the strong. He’d challenged me to a duel that ended in a draw, and we’d hit it off well enough for him to join the crew. He had a deep respect for Shakra—the former Indra—and was closer to him than anyone else in the group, besides me.

[Author’s Note]

It’s been a little while, everyone. Kido Airaku here.

With this, Act 3 is officially over. I’d originally planned to post this update a bit sooner, but things got slightly delayed.

Also, I have an announcement: I’ve decided to move up the start of Act 4 by a ridiculous margin. I’ll start posting the new chapters tomorrow!

The plotting went much faster than I expected. At this rate, I think I can manage daily updates all the way through Act 5.

So, I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow.

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