Crusty is the leader of the battle guild D.D.D. Known as "Mi-Load" (the Commander), he is famous for his tall and strong frame, glasses that give him an intelligent look, and a surprising fighting style where he abandons his shield and wields a giant axe instead. He is one of the most skilled players on the Japan Server and has led large-scale battles many times. Though usually calm and unreadable, Crusty's true nature is playful and easily bored, a fact known only to some old friends. He acts as chairman in the Round Table Council, fights fearlessly even risking his life, and has attracted both admiration and worry from allies. After a strange event, he becomes missing and later reappears in unexpected places, facing new challenges and powerful curses in faraway lands.
Crusty is a tall man with a solid build.
He wears glasses, which make him look smart and calm.
He is often seen in heavy armor, especially during battles.
His usual weapon is a huge two-handed axe called the Demon Axe.
Crusty is known for his cool-headed and mysterious attitude.
He stays polite and refined even around royalty or nobility.
Though he looks serious, his true self is mischievous and gets bored easily.
His sense of humor and love for harmless pranks are known by only a few close members.
Others, like Lenessia, even call him a "monster" because he is hard to read and always thinks ahead.
He rarely gets emotional and sometimes puts himself in danger without caring, which worries Issac and Lenessia.
In the real world, Crusty's true name is Haruaki Konoike.
He is from a noble family but was not fully accepted since he was born of a mistress.
He was talented at most things and was a quick thinker both in the game and real life.
Crusty became interested in Elder Tale and got deeply involved in the game.
He owned a griffon summon flute, like Shiroe and other former members of the Debauchery Tea Party.
After the Apocalypse (the event that trapped players in the game), he lost memories about his pet cat after dying several times.
His color theme is gold and navy blue.
Crusty's main class is Guardian, and his subclass is Berserker.
His strongest weapon is the Demon Axe, a top-level fantasy item with high damage and HP absorb skills.
He wears the Armor of the Fallen Warrior, giving him bonus strength and resistance to certain types of attacks.
He uses the Rage Again bracelet, which lets him repeat powerful Berserker moves and survive for a short time after dying.
Crusty has two unique skills: Sky-Piercing Gaze (lets him recall ally stats instantly) and Reminiscence Severance.
He excels at close combat, standing at the frontlines and leading by example.
He also has a strong mind, able to read opponents and plan ahead in battle.
Crusty is the founder and leader of D.D.D, one of Akiba’s top five combat guilds.
He works closely with Shiroe and Michitaka, serving as chairman after the formation of the Round Table Conference.
Old friends like Misa Takayama know about his playful side.
He attracts admiration from guild members and is both respected and feared by outsiders like Lenessia.
Issac points out Crusty's tendency to not care about his own life during fights.
He also has a younger sister who treats him a bit like Lenessia does.
Leading D.D.D and the Legion Raids
Crusty leads D.D.D, one of the best battle guilds in Akiba, and is famous for commanding large "Legion Raids" of up to 96 people.
He stands on the front lines, wielding his axe in a Berserker style and earning the nickname "Berserker."
His unique way of fighting makes him a legend among both friends and enemies.
Round Table Conference and Commander Duties
After the formation of the Round Table Council, Crusty becomes the chairman alongside Shiroe and Michitaka.
He helps make big decisions for the city and keep peace between Adventurers and the People of the Land.
Boredom and Sudden Disappearance
During the Seven Falls Subjugation Operation, Crusty serves as the overall commander.
However, his guild can run itself without him, leaving him with little to do—and he starts feeling bored.
Then, he is caught up in a mysterious teleport event caused by the activation of the Scythe of Calamity, which Misa was carrying, and disappears.
Lost in a Distant Land and the Soul Reaper Curse
Crusty reappears in an abandoned broadcasting station in the China server along with Kanami and others.
He ends up on the isolated island of Kunlun, where the Apocalypse Witch, Bucaphi, tries to enslave him.
Crusty refuses, and is hit with the powerful Soul Reaper Curse—his HP can’t heal by normal magic and parts of his memory keep getting erased.
After being thrown onto the Yuredd continent, he meets Kanami's group while fighting Elias (under Paps's control).
During the fight with Paps, Crusty cleverly changes the curse's conditions, regains some memory, and defeats her.
He then joins Kanami's group, heading off to challenge the witch Bucaphi together.
Life Outside of Battle
Despite his serious role, Crusty shows a silly side, such as wearing a frilly apron while cooking octopus yeti curry.
He enjoys simple pleasures like lying around in the homes of rich merchants, pulling pranks on corrupt lords, or endlessly hunting monsters for fun.
Crusty is sometimes called "Demon Glasses" to contrast with "Scheming Glasses" Shiroe.
He is often described as a perfect leader and raid commander, but when left alone, he tends to become lazy or mischievous.
Crusty’s hobbies after battles include reading rare books, collecting odd items, or teasing crooks.
He has appeared in festival events wearing a yukata and using a fan as a weapon for fun.
His role in the mobile game is as a strong reward character.
Misa Takayama:
“Crusty is perfect as a guild master or battle commander, but once he doesn’t have a responsibility, he becomes really lazy or causes trouble for fun.”
“If he’s alone, he’d probably lie around somewhere fancy, pull pranks for stress relief, or go fight monsters just to pass the time—over and over, changing what he does each week.”
Equipment Summary
- Demon Axe: Fantasy-class two-handed axe, very high damage, absorbs HP, boosts threat.
- Armor of the Fallen Warrior: Increases strength and toughness, resists giants and undead attacks.
- Rage Again Bracelet: Cancels Berserker skill cooldowns, lets Crusty keep fighting in a frenzy for seconds after dying.
Skills (Secret Moves)
- Sky-Piercing Gaze: Lets Crusty recall ally status instantly in his mind.
- Reminiscence Severance: Rare secret skill with special effects (details hidden).
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