Midou Reiji

**Renji Midou** (美堂怜侍ミドウ・レイジ, *Midou Renji*?) is one of the main characters in the story. Reiji is the archrival of the protagonist.

## Biography

He is the **Hero of Light** (光の勇者, *Hikari no Yuusha*?), a powerful swordsman who never knew defeat until the recent events. He is one of the few people to return from the land of Nargol alive. However he is infamously known for his defeat by the Dark Knight.

He is known as a Hero, chosen by Rena. He is supposedly be the rumoured lover of Rena, to which everybody in the world seems to believes so. Thus, Reiji is greatly hated by the majority of the male gods.

The male gods of the Elios Pantheon hates Reiji because they all yearn for Rena. Whereas the Elios goddesses are obsessed with the Hero of Light.

The Nargol Pantheon are cautious of him and clearly see him as an enemy. However they are unworried as their Dark Knight has defeated him numerous times.

The humans believes he is the Bringer of the Golden Dawn. The chosen one will clear the Dark Night by killing the Demon King and eradicate all fiends in the world. Thus bringing the Golden Age of humanity again. Hero Reiji is becoming the real hope of the people of this world.

## History

Reiji wasn't born from the legal wife of the Midou family. His mother was a foreigner and he'd inherited her hair colour. Reiji was brought up by the Yoshino married couple for some reason.

Reiji is a celebrity in his junior high and high school, as his family was rich, was versatility in all sports and had excellent grades.

The captain of the karate club seek revenge on Reiji for stealing his beloved girl and there was a fight. As a result, the Karate captain's jaw bone was crushed and required three months to heal, while Reiji was unharmed. There was no retaliation, it is uncertain whether Reiji's parents was involved behind the scenes or the Karate captain did nothing out of fear. Another guy who was doing martial arts challenged Reiji. Some of them were bigger than Reiji and some were adults. But no one has won.

### Hero Summoning

Shortly after summer vacation, Reiji invited the girls to his family's villa. He along with the girls were summoned to Elios by Rena, and she requested them to defeat the Demon King. Reiji was quick to hear the request of the beautiful woman and accepted the Demon King subjugation. Reiji and the girls are missing on Earth. There was a search party for them.

### Argoa Mayhem

The Hero of Light's Party travelled to Argoa Kingdom. Reiji tried to flirt with princess Regena. Goz used magic on the Argoa's youth with antipathy towards the Hero and changed their personality to aggressive, Goz directed them to attack the Hero. The angry Hero fought against the Argoa warriors. The result was that most of king's soldiers were defeated by Hero and almost out of battle. And after going wild, the Hero's party left Argoa for the land of Nargol.

### Demon King Subjugation

A year since they were summoned, the Hero's party invaded Nargol. However their disappearance has been a week on Earth. Reiji killed the Beast Demon General Elitena. Four days before reaching the Demon King Castle, Ranfeld led the Order of the Dark Knights against the girl members of the Hero's party. At that time, Reiji took another action, and the girls fought hard without Reiji. However the situation was reversed when Reiji noticed the girl's crisis. Reiji nearly destroyed the the Dark Knights order, but Felton sacrificed his corps to hold off Reiji and the others. But thanks to that, the order of the Dark Knights managed to escape total annihilation, leaving only a few remnants.

## Appearance

He is a handsome man. His good looks is on par with Alphos.[*citation needed*] He is younger than twenties and around the same age as Kuroki. He has a well-developed face with a height of 180 centimetres. He has bright brown hair that looks golden in the sunlight.

He looked like a knight in a fantasy novel. He wore a pure white armour with gold patterns.

### Gallery

Light Novel character introduction illustrated by TEDDY.Light Novel illustrated by TEDDY.AI generated image.
## Personality

In reality Reiji is a brutal person.

Reiji is a philander. He loves women. His way of life would always involve with saving females, even if it risk his life. Such a place can be called a hero. He would never coercive upon a woman but he would wile them. However he has never been inconvenience to get close to women because he has a good face. Therefore men gets jealous. His amorous relations with women is well known in public.

He develops a messiah complex, as he believes he is the Bringer of the Golden Dawn.

### Relationships

***The following section contains spoilers.***

Almina
Lover.
Alphos
He calls him a **lady-killer** (色男, *Iro otoko*?, a handsome man).
Alrena
Reiji is infatuated with Rena. When rumours spread about him being in a relationship with her, he agrees and proclaims himself as Rena's lover. He is unwillingly to lose in the presence of Rena.
He believes it is fate for them to meet.
Chiyuki
Reiji often listens to Chiyuki's advises.
Euria
Lover.
Kaya
Kouki
He hasn't met him. It is unknown whether he dislikes Kouki because his daughter loves him or he is uninterested in saving men.
Kuna
Reiji is attracted to Kuna.
Kuroki
Reiji doesn't remember Kuroki back on earth.
Reiji views Kuroki as a sinful man who serves the wicked Demon King, and needs to seek atonement.
Reiji was annoyed when Chiyuki acknowledged that it wasn't him or her who saved the victims in the labyrinth.
Kyouka
Kyouka is Reiji's half younger sister.
Nao
It is implied that he has a sexual relationship with Nao.
Rino
She is a relative of the Midou family, so they have met at a young age. Reiji is Rino's first love partner.
Sahoko
Childhood friend and lover. Reiji frequently has coitus with Sahoko.
Sanako
Daughter. Sana is the daughter of Reiji and Sahoko.
Shirone
Reiji tried to seduce Shirone, but Shirone wasn't aware and thought it was a joke.

## Story

### Summoned by the Demon King to Defeat the Hero

When Mona displays the Hero of Light's Party with her magical imagery, it shows Reiji and the others are fighting against monsters. He was waving a shining sword and fighting monsters. Modus points out the Hero's party and Kuroki recognised him and the other girls. Modus requested Kuroki to defeat Reiji.

As the Hero's party approach the Demon King Castle of Nargol, they encountered the Dark Knight. The Dark Knight demanded to duel one one one with Reiji. Reiji accepts and confidently declares that it will end in one hit. However the Dark Knight was able to parry all of Reiji's attack, Reiji was getting impatient until the Dark Knight managed to cut him down. Reiji collapse as he saw his own chest wounds. The other Hero's party quickly grabbed Reiji and teleport away.

### The Horn of the Holy Dragon Lord

Reiji used the Light Cannon of Divine Might to vaporise Zagbar.

When the Hero's party arrived at the entrance to the cave where Holy Dragon Lord of Silver lives, Reiji suddenly released his Light Cannon of Divine Might. When Kuroki leaves the Holy Dragon Lord, he was attacked by Reiji's Light Cannon of Divine Might. Chiyuki scolds Reiji for unleashing that attack. However Reiji replies that he would have prevented it. When the Dark Knight exits the Mount Holy Dragon cave, he was ambushed by the Hero's Party. Reiji encourages his comrades as he pointed out that the Dark Knight was involved with the Roch Kingdom incident.

When the Dark Knight's identity was revealed, everybody was shocked and only Reiji was unfazed with Kuroki appearance. Reiji questions why Kuroki is in Elios.

### The Silver Witch

Chiyuki explains her research to the other members of the Hero's Party. She also explains her meeting with Tarabos. Shirone encourages Reiji to go meet Tarabos in Saria, instead of going to Argoa Kingdom.

Goz thinks back about his encounter with Reiji.

### The Evil God's Labyrinth

Modus explains to Kuroki that Nut was captured by the Hero's party.

The Hero's party departed Holy Lenaria Republic and headed towards Ariadia Republic. Reiji was riding on his Pegasus.

Reiji, Chiyuki, Rino, Sahoko and Nao reached the fourth floor of the labyrinth. There was a golem as a gatekeeper and Reiji challenged it with his dual sword wielding.

Rino summons kelpies for the Hero's party to travel to the bottom of the lake.

Lavurys recovers with the power of his labyrinth.

Only Reiji was able to match Lavurys.

Reiji who helped the humans trapped in the labyrinth, became the champions of Ariadia Republic, and was endowed with Ariadia's honorary citizenship. With this Ariadia citizenship, any country that belongs to the Ariad Alliance can freely enter and exit. And Reiji officially earned the title of Hero. The Hero of Light's fame was recognised by Ariadia Republic and will resonate in the western countries of the continent.

Euria begged Reiji to be her husband and king of Pasipaea Kingdom, but he declined the offer.

### The Black Storm

He was present when Shirone was practising for the role of *Alferia*. When Shirone complained about her costume revealing too much skin, Reiji says it looks good on Shirone.

Kuna attempted to kill Reiji but Reiji was able to fend off her attack.

Reiji fought a rematch with Ranfeld.

Reiji was beaten by the Dark Knight.

### The Demon Realm's Princess

After the Black Storm incident, the Hero's party created Eld Kingdom.

The army camped near the Blue Forest, Reiji was displeased with the bard singing heroic tales in the army camp and captivated Rino and other women. The bard politely greets Reiji, though Reiji felt differently. Reiji noticed the bard isn't human. The bard played his lyre, and everybody besides Reiji, Rino, Chiyuki and Nao wasn't effected by his magic. The bard asked if Reiji noticed his identity, but Reiji points his sword towards the bard and demanded for his identity. The bard introduced himself as Alphos and declares he has no intention to fight. Reiji questions why he wanted to meet him. Alphos says he wanted to meet the rumoured lover of Rena, to ascertain the truth. Alphos thought he would be convinced if he met and talk to Reiji, but he is certain that Reiji isn't Rena's lover. Reiji disapprove his statement because the truth will not change and he'll act worthy of Rena's Hero. Alphos questions Reiji, whether he would face the challengers who are unconvinced he is Rena's lover. Reiji answers boldly that he would accept the challenge and win. Alphos was impressed with Reiji confident when there is many challengers. Before leaving, Alphos says he would be watching from the sidelines and advises Reiji not to kill the black lion man.

Reiji is motivated to fight because Rena is involved.

When the Hero of Light's Party prepared to order a withdrawal on the Freedom Warriors. Haruses shot an arrow at Reiji and Reiji defended against his arrow. While Haruses declaring his challenge, Reiji interrupted him by shooting a Light Cannon at him and Haruses was blown away by the Hero.

### The Beast God Desert

Reiji fought against Dahāku.

Reiji meditates in the heart of the golden pyramid behind Aarnak, he forms a contract with a top tier light Elemental Spirit.

In the skyship, he summons Bennu to destroy a Great Sandworm.

He fought a second round against Dahāku.

Reiji summons Bennu against the Evil Gods, however Zalxis countered with summoning Eclipse to weaken Bennu.

### The Phantom Death Capital

Reiji repelled Azimide and the dragonewts away from Eld Kingdom.

### The Fairy Forest

Reiji intimidated Ohata for objecting Chiyuki. He welcomed the elves to Eld. He checks on Sana. He suggested to ignore saving the abducted Kouki.

Reiji is absent in Eld because he is engaged in dealing with fiend in areas that are becoming more active.

### The Azure Demonic Sea

Turkissos guided the Hero of Light's Party to the Byrsa Queendom and prepared for a ship to Atlantia. They sailed on a ship towards Atlantia. He was given a warm welcome by Triden and Melora.

The hero's party along with Turkissos and the tritons returned to the Byrsa Queendom. Reiji knocked out the carriage driver unconscious. Reiji disguised as a girl dancer into infiltrating Woguchi. Reiji saw through Crampon's magic disguise. Reiji and the other dancers head towards the antechamber.

He perform a sword dance and he had more presence than any other girl dancer. Once he got closer, he launched towards Dalaugon and aimed for his head, however Kuroki deflected his attack. He is flung off, spins in the air and stands at the centre of the banquet room.

### The Magecraft Academy

Reiji comes to see Chiyuki, who has returned after the "Strega's Night" incident.

## Abilities

Reiji is ranked second in terms of strength in magic ability within the Hero of Light's Party.

Reiji's fighting ability is tremendous. Even if Chiyuki, Nao, Rino, Sahoko and Shirone teamed up against Reiji, they wouldn't win. Rena says Reiji's fighting power alone is comparable to Odis, the king of the gods.

Reiji is ambidextrous so he can easily dual sword wield. Because of that, it is possible to manipulate two swords simultaneously without discomfort.

Rena specially gifted Reiji with a pegasus, which is a precious thing that isn't permitted to ride unless it is a Holy Knight.

* **Buster Flash** (閃光烈破, *Senkō Reppa*?, lit: Flash Intense Destruction) is a technique. It is a quick movement to close the gap of the opponent with the speed of light with continuous attack.
* **Light Wings Heavenly Destruction** (光翼天破, *Hikari Tenha*?) is a technique. Reiji holds his swords low, he makes his whole body feel like a spring and flies towards his opponent. The speed was fierce, like an arrow of light. It is a body-to-body attack that blows the whole body like a spring. It has the power to penetrate any object if it hits.

### Magic

* **Fly Magic** (飛翔フライの魔法, *HishōFurai no mahō*?)
* **Tracking Movement Magic** (追跡移動の魔法, *Tsuiseki idō no mahō*?) is magic that transfers to the target person. However it requires consensual from the other person. If the target resists, the transfer can not be done well.

### Elemental Spirit Magic

Reiji can't summon basic Elemental Spirits like Earth, Water, Fire, or Wind at all. However the top-tier light elemental spirit seemed to be suitable.

* Bennu
* Failinis

### Light Magic

Reiji specialises in **Light Magic** (光の魔法, *Hikari no mahō*?), but not good at other attributes magic.

* **Light Bullet** (光弾, *Hikaridama*?)
* **Light Cannon of Divine Might** (神威の光砲, *Kamui no Hikari Hō*?)
	+ **Light Cannon** (光砲, *Hikari Hō*?) is a less powerful version of the Light Cannon of Divine Might.

* **Sunlight Magic** (陽光の魔法, *Yōkō no mahō*?)
	+ Reiji can create a **Pseudo-Sun** (疑似的な太陽, *Giji-tekina taiyō*?), the light illuminates the night sky, giving an illusion that the sun has climbed again. It is the magic of maximum sunlight. It was a technique unique to Reiji specialising in light attributes.

### Equipment

He mainly uses the sword gifted by Rena. It is the Claiomh Solais.

His second sword was crafted by a famous dwarf, but it was destroyed by Lavurys.

His third sword was made with **Orichalcum: Magical Alloy** (魔法合金オリハルコン, *Mahō gōkinoriharukon*?).

## Etymology

His surname **Midou** (美堂?), literally translates as Beautiful Temple. While his first character; **Rei** (怜侍?) meaning wise or beautiful, while **ji** (侍?) literally translates as Samurai.

## Development

Takeru Nezaki originally wrote Reiji as Sahoko's younger brother and there is a big age gap between the two. When that setting was made, the episode was never written because it was clearly bad.

His image is a lion.

Just because it wasn't written, the protagonist of harem series are certainly hated. Reiji is a Hero, who is the Dark Knight's rival, but the author was very worried about what kind of character it would be. Normally his character would be for the protagonist position. The author thought that it was such a character if you look at from the side view of a harem series protagonist with handsome settings.

After some time, the author read his novel and thought he'd made Reiji's character too harsh. As it was mentioned from various people, the author can't change everything, but he should revised it to make it a little better. The author thinks that it is not good to rewrite it later. In the revised version, the character became more amiable than the Narou version.

In the *Narou* version, he wore a golden circlet with a blue colour jewel in the centre. He wore an expensive crimson cloak on his back.

## References

1. ↑ *Dark Knight Story Setting Collections* - Summary of the World View: Summary of Species and Nations etc.
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 *Dark Knight Story Setting Collections* - Character Introductions: Main Characters
3. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 06 - Melancholy of Goddess Rena
4. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 14 - Totona the Goddess of Knowledge and Books
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Black Storm: Chapter 32 - The Bringer of the Golden Dawn
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 26 - Return From The Forest
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 *Dark Knight Story* - Summoned by the Demon King to Defeat the Hero: Chapter 02 - The Hero of light and Childhood Friend
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 *Dark Knight Story* - Summoned by the Demon King to Defeat the Hero: Chapter 04 - The Mysterious Dark Knight Appears
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 *Dark Knight Story* - Summoned by the Demon King to Defeat the Hero: Chapter 01 - Summoned by the Demon King to Defeat the Hero
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Silver Witch: Chapter 04 - Conference of the Hero's party
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 03 - Nargol's Upper Echelons
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Black Storm: Chapter 35 - Darkness Where Light Never Reaches
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 15 - The God of Song and Art
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 04 - To the Forest
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Black Storm: Chapter 23 - The Phantasmal Butterfly
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 04 - On the Way to the West
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 43 - Delighted to Meet Again
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 08 - Encounter with the Serpents
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Horn of the Holy Dragon Lord: Chapter 25 - The One Who Clear Away the Darkness and The One Who Illuminate the Light pt.02
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Horn of the Holy Dragon Lord: Chapter 28 - The Holy Dragon Lord of Silver
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Horn of the Holy Dragon Lord: Chapter 29 - Mortal Combat at Mount Holy Dragon pt.01
23. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Horn of the Holy Dragon Lord: Chapter 30 - Mortal Combat at Mount Holy Dragon pt.02
24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 21 - Lavuruntos the Labyrinth City pt.07 Those who hinder 01
25. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 35 - The Tarasque
26. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 39 - Lavuruntos the Labyrinth City pt.14 The Evil God Lavurys
27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 40 - Lavuruntos the Labyrinth City pt.15 Joining Forces
28. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Black Storm: Chapter 16 - The Headless Knight pt.01
29. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 03 - The Hero's Country Eld
30. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 18 - The Sniper
31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 19 - The White Beautiful Holy Knight
32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 15 - Cats in the Courtyard
33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 16 - The Sandstorm
34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 19 - The Battle of the Pyramid
35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Beast God Desert: Chapter 20 - The Resurrection of the Death God
36. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 33 - Under The Blue Sky
37. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 01 - The Eld Nobles
38. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 02 - The Visitor from the Forest
39. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 03 - Changeling
40. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 03 - The Byrsa Queendom
41. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 04 - Atlantia the Coral Capital
42. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 05 - The Sea King Temple
43. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 06 - Woguchi the Mystic Mist Town pt.1
44. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 07 - Woguchi the Mystic Mist Town pt.2
45. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 08 - Woguchi the Mystic Mist Town pt.3
46. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 09 - Woguchi the Mystic Mist Town pt.4
47. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Magecraft Academy: Chapter 30 - The Peace in the Magecraft City of Saria
48. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Hero's Kingdom: Chapter 04 - The Darkness of Eld
49. ↑ *Dark Knight Story (Narou ver)* - Daemon and the Contractor
50. ↑ *Dark Knight Story (Narou ver)* - The Mysterious Dark Knight Appears