Yes, I know it's late to do this, but better late than never. This chapter is here to reduce confusion since many characters weren't properly introduced earlier. Forgive this poor author!
Character Introduction Rio FlashAppearance: Dark black hair and pupils. Expressionless, ordinary-looking face.
Background: Reborn as an extra from a novel he read in his previous life. He had casual knowledge of the story's main events, sub-events, and where to find valuable items (like the Elemental Sword Art). Memory is good, but not perfect.
Past Life: Orphan, ordinary college student, age 20. Name forgotten.
Current Life: Orphan (parents died in the Drift City massacre at age 10), 15 years old, top 100 of 1,000 first-year students at Freya Academy.
Personality: Loner, calculating, selfish, battle maniac. Will eliminate anyone who blocks his path. Talks minimally unless necessary. Loves planning in his head, avoiding crowds, and sleeping all day when free. Enjoys stealing Fade's chances.
Favorite Activities: Sleeping, thinking, stealing Fade's opportunities.
Past Thoughts:"What else should I steal from Fade?"
Current Thoughts:"Should I beat Fade to take his system shop? Buy some cool clothes? Invite Lia too?"
Fade CrestAppearance: Light brown hair and pupils, ordinary face.
Background: Original main protagonist, blessed child of the heavens, destined savior. Professionally "face-slaps" people. Uses a system with exclusive skills like shop, appraisal, EXP, proficiency, and loyalty meters.
Before System: Weak, bullied, cowardly, loved his family.
After System: Arrogant playboy, flirts with girls, builds a harem (currently only Kira). Revenge-type mentality. Face-slaps anyone who opposes him.
Favorite Activities: Flirting, saving damsels, eating like a pig to tame a tiger, face-slapping, expanding harem.
Future Plans: After completing harem, will focus on showing off to increase reputation.
Link RexAppearance: Dark red hair and pupils, devilishly handsome, gentle smile.
Background: Son of an SS-rank awakener with draconic bloodline, trained by the best since birth. True talent, if not for Rio, he would have been unbeatable.
Original Personality: Arrogant, sadistic, prideful, especially after Riya's death. Killed hundreds.
Current Personality: Sadistic tendencies suppressed after defeat by Rio. Protective of Riya, aims to control berserk tendencies, seeks to ally with Rio.
Previous Thoughts:"This person is so annoying; I will torture him to death."
Current Thoughts:"I must become strong!"
Lia SilverAppearance: Golden hair and pupils (turn silver with skill activation). Cold, beautiful.
Background: Daughter of an S-rank. Mother died early, father neglectful. Trained as a swordsman to combat loneliness. Battle-crazy reputation at academy.
Personality: Classic tsundere. Cold to most, flustered with Rio. Caring on the inside, cold on the outside.
Previous Thoughts:"Ugh, Kira irritates me; I want to kill her!"
Current Thoughts:"T-today I will take my revenge on that bastard! But which dress should I wear, Rio!?"
Kira BloodlightAppearance: Orange hair and reddish-orange pupils. Beautiful and caring.
Background: Raised in a loving family, compassionate to close ones. Helps Fade navigate life. Deciphers ancient languages, reads history books.
Personality: Caring, thoughtful, supportive. Often cleans up Fade's messes.
Previous Thoughts:"How did Fade create such a perfect magic circle!?"
Current Thoughts:"Lia has a boyfriend! So awesome! They even Ki-kissed!" (>v<)
Riya CroftAppearance: White hair and pupils, cute and beautiful.
Background: Originally cannon fodder in the novel. Rio changed her fate, and she awakened as a rare healer.
Personality: Lively, energetic, chatterbox. Deeply attached to Link.
Favorite Activities: Talking nonstop.
Previous Thoughts:"I want to eat candies and marry Link."
Current Thoughts:"I want more candies, and I want to marry Link immediately."