Grouse

Grouse is a fit man with shoulder length blonde hair. He wore large and heavy armor, and wielded a one handed sword.

Grouse is an arrogant and pretentious man who only cares about fame, not caring who he makes suffer. He is manipulative to the point of forcing Lena to stay in Sacred just for the public image, becoming violent with her.

Grouse is the leader of the S-Rank adventurer party known as Sacred. Despite their popularity, they were a corrupt group taking advantage of their position and not worrying of the suffering or collateral damage caused by his actions.

Light Underwood confronts Grouse to negotiate the release of his childhood friend, Lena, from the Sacred party. This confrontation escalates into a duel in which Light risk his role as an adventurer. Despite Grouse's strength and experience, Light manages to defeat him, thereby securing Lena's departure from the party.

God Speed (神速, Shinsoku): If boosts his speed, allowing him to close the distance between him and the opponent in an instant.

Grouse was never seen again after his duel with Light.