Ark Rodin

* Light novel
* Manga

**Ark Rodin** is the leader of  Arc Brave(Holy Spirit's Son) Party. He's one of the strongest Hunters in the Imperial Capital alongside with Krai Andrey. He's also one of the co-founders of First Steps.

## Appearance

He has short blond hair, good-looking face, and trained body. His amicale aura is alluring at sight- much to the awe of his female fans.

He always equips with a silver armor during a quests and vault expedition.

At the clan house, he will wear his First Steps official uniform.

## Personality

He is polite, kind and cheerful. Each time Krai ask him for a favor or request, he will accept (unless it is a monetary request). He is easygoing like Krai Andrey, and he won't get offended easily despite the hostile party insults him face to face.

He is careful, decisive and serious in his hunting career. He won't stand idle by. He is a man of his action, who believes that his powers can save or help someone in need.

## Background

He was born in the Rodin family. He is the third of five children (in the Rodin family). It was notably known as the household of the first Rodin who was the written as the first 'hero' in the legend. All of his descendants from the first and current generation have brought fames, prestiges, and countless achievements in their life since then. In Rodin family, the most talented person is selected as the next head of the family.

From his childhood, Ark had been strictly trained under his family's teaching with a single goal - to become the next strongest hunter among his peers.

As a Rodin, descendant of Great Heroes, he is blessed with various talents, incredible luck, charming looks, and perfect environment to train.

And after he came to age, he officially enlisted himself as a treasure hunter, and he quickly rises up from the ranks at the start. Famously, he receives the attentions of the many ever since. Therefore, all of the citizens stated that no one could ever outrank him in everything.

But all of that changed upon the arrival of the Krai Andrey- a backwoods town countrybumpkin. His existence shook the balance of the status quo.

Ark is full of delight upon hearing his countless achievements. He is finally found someone 'interesting' when everything is becoming boring, unchallenging and unmotivating.

Unlike what other people's thinking, Ark treats Krai as a 'friend', and he isn't thinking of him as a rival nor an enemy. Because he knows Krai Andrey has no motivation to compete for public attention as a famous hunter.

## Ability

Among the Hunter of his age and present generation, he is one of the strongest Hunter. Not only is he good with the sword he is also able to use powerful magic.

He's a capable commander, he's capable of action, and he's capable of being a lone soldier in the battlefield.

He has a lot of offensive attacks but not so good at defending.

### Technique :

***Rodin house has many secret techniques***

Lightning enhancement (18th Secret Techniques): He can clad his hand with lightning shocking the enemy when he attack.

### Magic:

When exploring he often burns opponents with thunder magic and can cast up to 10,000 thunders.

### Treasure Relics:

Historia ( 歴史を拓く者(ヒストリア),  Pioneer of History(Historia)) : The sword that is said to have been passed down since the First Rodin. It is able to split the ocean and cut down a mountain.

## Trivia

* He knows that Krai is physically weak, but he is unaware about the fact that all his friend's achievements come from misunderstanding.
* He joined Krai Andrey's clan, First steps, because he thought it would be interesting.
* From Krai's perspective, he is a good person. Usually the high-level treasure hunters are mostly doing solo mission.
* From Ark perspective, Grieving Souls is a powerful, inhumane, and arrogant figures. He also describes that the party is a bit comparable to a mafia.

## Reference

1. ↑ In webnovel translation: Silver Lightning Star 銀星万雷, *Ginsei Banrai*