Hugo Clay (Yugo Kurei)
He was the person who shared the same name as Yugo Kurei and became the vessel for Yugo’s soul. At fifteen years old, he had just enrolled in the high school division of Luminous Academy.
In the original Luminous History, he served as the prologue boss. After his initial defeat, he was a character destined to lose everything and eventually stand against the protagonist. In that timeline, he met a pathetic end, dying after sacrificing his beloved younger brother, Fee, to summon a demon sword.
However, everything changed when the kind-hearted Yugo Kurei took over his body.
The virtuous soul entered Hugo’s body immediately after he lost a duel against Zenon—a match where Claire was the wager. This change brought about a literal transformation. Thanks to Yugo’s ability to use visualization to draw out latent talent, Hugo’s hidden potential blossomed. As his personality became that of a decent human being, he even managed to gain friends.
He worked tirelessly with the goal of becoming the greatest hero in another world for the sake of his brother, Fee. As he charged down his own path while teaching his brother the meaning of heroism, he unknowingly continued to shatter the destruction flags that loomed over himself and those around him.
Fee Clay
Hugo’s younger half-brother. He was the most hated person in the academy's sibling circles and the only ally who refused to abandon Hugo even after he was disowned by their family.
Because his physical health was fragile, he lacked the talent to become a Magic Knight, but his intellect was extraordinary. He possessed the technical skill to maintain and adjust Hugo’s Blaster entirely on his own. It appeared that even the original Hugo—not Yugo—had recognized him as a promising talent for the future.
He served as an invaluable support, utilizing the Clay family’s connections to gather intelligence on various incidents and Magic Armor Beasts.
Melt Epee
Another popular heroine who stood on equal footing with Claire. In contrast to Claire’s reserved nature, Melt was a "canine-type" heroine characterized by her innocent and cheerful personality. She possessed a more voluptuous physique than Claire and was a character frequently involved in accidental fanservice events, making her a prime target for reincarnated individuals looking to build their parties.
In the original game, she was supposed to appear only after her opinion of Hugo had reached rock bottom. However, because Yugo replaced the original soul after Zenon’s early victory, she only ever knew the heroic version of Hugo—the one who was kind to children and his brother. Consequently, she grew fond of him and slipped through the fingers of the reincarnated players.
Eventually, she began to view Hugo as more than just a friend, seeing him as a man. She even went so far as to kiss him in front of a crowd. Since this event was originally supposed to happen with Claire, its shift to Melt forced the reincarnated individuals to realize that the world’s logic was shifting, and Zenon was forced to face his own failure.
Marcos Borg
A noble character who followed the classic trajectory of starting as an arrogant jerk before gradually becoming a better person and a source of comic relief. In Luminous History, he was a character who could be recruited early in the game.
He utilized a Magic Item called Giga Scissors, which combined a pair of large shears with armor that covered his left arm up to the shoulder. He specialized primarily in physical defense. He initially harbored a deep resentment toward Hugo but bided his time, knowing he was no match for Hugo as long as the latter possessed the powerful Magic Item Galandil.
When he learned that Hugo had been stripped of Galandil following his disownment, Marcos challenged him to a duel, only to suffer a humiliating defeat. This loss changed his destiny. Through his subsequent interactions with Hugo, he reclaimed his true self, eventually recognizing Hugo as a worthy rival and friend. He eventually settled into the role of Hugo’s best friend.
Anhel Amber
A first-year student in the high school's Industrial Department and the same age as Hugo.
Though whimsical, she was a genius. She had been a regular at the workshops since primary school, involving herself in the creation and modification of Magic Items until her skills were top-tier. She met Hugo when he visited the workshop seeking upgrades for his Blaster. They hit it off immediately, and she accepted his request as an engineer.
Her personal creed was to "create Magic Items for righteous causes." This was not just a way to judge the character of her clients; it reflected her deep concern over whether the items she crafted or modified would warp a person's soul. She believed that because Magic Items held such power, those who made and maintained them carried a heavier responsibility than the users themselves.
Despite her flighty personality, she operated with a strong sense of duty as a technician. She also seemed to have a low sense of modesty, frequently using her large chest to tease Hugo and Fee. Hugo often worried that her behavior would have a negative influence on Fee’s upbringing.
Zenon Ash (Seto Haino)
An avatar created by a human who reincarnated into this world. He was a character designed to embody everything his creator considered "cool" in a protagonist.
The soul inside was Seto Haino, a hardcore gamer whose dream was to become a hero while surrounding himself with a harem of his favorite characters. No one could have predicted that the catalyst for his downfall would be his decision to defeat Hugo earlier than planned. By trying to secure the "first kiss" of his favorite character, Claire, he accidentally triggered his own decline.
After a series of failures, he fell into a "Game Over" state and became a shut-in.
Claire Rouge
The poster heroine of Luminous History. With her blonde hair, blue eyes, and modest yet well-endowed figure, she was a classic heroine who charmed many players.
She felt a sense of debt to Zenon for saving her from a difficult situation, but she also felt a lingering sense of unease regarding his behavior. As the daughter of a prominent noble family, she possessed a gentle and refined personality.
While her relationship with Hugo was initially strained, she began to place her trust in him after witnessing the drastic change in his character following his duel with Zenon. She was slowly growing into a more independent person, approaching the potential she would have reached in the game's original "true" path.
Rush Winhelm
An arrogant first-year student who came from a prestigious family of Magic Knights. His background made him popular among the student body, and he was always surrounded by sycophants.
He met Hugo after becoming involved with Melt. He was a skilled fighter who utilized two Magic Items: a ring that created clones and a sword that generated vacuum blades. His strength was significant enough to earn Zenon’s respect.
However, his overconfidence was his undoing. After losing to Hugo, Zenon’s manipulations convinced him that Hugo had cheated. His self-centered nature and tendency to jump to conclusions blinded him to the truth. This vulnerability was exploited by a mysterious figure who gave him a crab pincer—a monster part—that allowed him to transform into a Magic Armor Beast.
Though he grew stronger by preying on many people, including his own followers, he was no match for Hugo’s Purple Armor form. Following his defeat, he was killed by the mysterious figure to ensure his silence and to serve as a warning.
Blaster Settings and Concepts
Classification: Armor-type Magic Item
In its dormant state, it looked like a silver bracelet set with a red magic crystal. It functioned by responding to the wearer’s magic power, causing built-in metallic micro-particles to expand and form a suit of black armor. Magic crystals were located on the backs of the hands and the outer ankles; by channeling magic through these points, the user could drastically increase the force of their strikes.
Originally, it was not considered a powerful item due to its lack of special abilities and its significant weight. However, Fee adjusted Hugo’s Blaster to contain a much higher density of micro-particles. This made it heavier than standard models but allowed for faster repairs and the ability to concentrate metal in specific areas to boost power or alter the shape of the limbs. Additionally, any object Hugo held that resembled a blade could be coated in the particles to become a weapon. Through Anhel's modifications, the armor also gained the ability to transform its limbs into various tools, such as drills.
Purple Armor
This form currently lacked an official name. It was achieved when the Blaster’s micro-particles absorbed Melt’s magic power, reinforcing the suit. While the weight increased significantly, it possessed hardness far beyond the standard form. The design was more rugged, and the color shifted to a deep purple.
In this state, the tip of the generated sword was fitted with a golden blade—a transformation of the shears from Marcos’s Giga Scissors. Since it contained the magic power of three different people, its strength and defense were overwhelming, though its extreme weight reduced Hugo’s movement speed. Because most of the metal particles were used to maintain the armor’s density, it was less suited for shape-shifting and was used primarily for heavy melee combat and endurance.
Flame Armor
Like the Purple Armor, this form had no official name. It was developed using a fire-attribute magic crystal obtained from Skull, the Skeleton Horse. It was currently an incomplete form.
By maximizing fire-attributed magic, it allowed for an explosive increase in physical stats and overall performance. However, it was a double-edged sword that placed an immense strain on the user. Even with Hugo’s high capacity, he was strictly limited to using it for only five minutes. Anhel had threatened him with a severe punishment if he ever exceeded this limit, a restriction Hugo was training hard to overcome.