Arnold Hail

Name: Arnold Hail

Gender: Male

Age: 35

Hunter Rank: Level 7

Official Epithet: “Roaring Thunderflash”

Profession: Swordsman, Hunter

Party: Leader of “Mist Thunder Dragon”

Country of Origin: Nebra Nubes (a small nation also called the “Mist Country”)

Arnold was born in Nebra Nubes, a small nation shrouded in mist and sometimes called the Mist Country.

He rose to prominence there by accomplishing the legendary feat of slaying a Thunder Dragon.

That Thunder Dragon subjugation became the cornerstone of his reputation and the basis for his promotion to hunter level 7.

After reaching that peak at home, he realized that further leveling in such a small country would be difficult.

Seeking greater challenges and growth, he gathered companions and led his party “Mist Thunder Dragon” to the famed hunter nation Zebrudia.

This move marks his shift from a local hero to a contender on the broader stage known as the “Holy Land of Hunters.”

Arnold is generally taciturn and not the type to talk more than necessary.

Despite his silence, he has a powerful charisma and a natural “big-brother” presence that draws others to him.

He tends to look after less experienced or lower-ranked hunters, stepping into a mentor or guardian role without making a show of it.

When he ends up working alongside hunters like Rhuda Runebeck or Gilbert Bush, this reliable and protective side becomes especially obvious.

On the surface he appears composed and confident, but internally he has his own insecurities.

He worries whether a “small-country” level 7 hunter can truly stand on equal footing in Zebrudia, the so‑called Holy Land of Hunters.

Arnold fights as a frontline swordsman who specializes in durability and raw physical power.

His signature weapon is a massive greatsword forged from the bones of the Thunder Dragon he once defeated in Nebra Nubes.

In battle he relies on high endurance, the ability to withstand heavy punishment, and powerful counterattacks.

He is not a speed type and can be outmaneuvered by faster opponents, but he compensates with toughness and striking power.

When he faced Liz Smart in the Demon Mountain, her overwhelming speed repeatedly toyed with him.

Even so, he managed to endure and respond with heavy blows, showing that his fundamentals are solid and his resilience is exceptional.

Liz Smart, who usually treats most hunters as insignificant, evaluated him as “normal, a normal swordsman with excellent endurance and strength.”

In Liz’s mouth, “normal” is closer to a grudging compliment: Arnold is not a monster by Zebrudia’s standards, but he is firmly high‑level and reliable.

Arnold’s arrival in Zebrudia is driven by both ambition and anxiety.

He wants to test whether his strength, recognized in Nebra Nubes, can truly stand among the world’s best.

He is quietly uneasy that his rank, granted in a small country, might not be “real” in the Holy Land of Hunters.

This insecurity is sharply reinforced when, shortly after arriving, he visits a tavern and is subjected to Liz Smart’s “baptism,” which is essentially a brutal one‑sided thrashing.

That overwhelming defeat shakes him but also crystallizes his resolve.

To wipe away his doubts, he sets his sights on defeating Thousand Transformations, the enigmatic hunter that Gark Welter casually refers to as “Liz’s owner.”

For Arnold, challenging Thousand Transformations is more than a duel.

It is a personal trial to prove that a man from a misty little country can stand tall in Zebrudia without shame.

Measured purely by numbers, Arnold’s strength is appropriate for a level 7 hunter.

He has excellent physical durability, high muscle power, and solid combat experience from his Thunder Dragon subjugation.

However, Zebrudia’s upper tiers quickly show him the gap between “strong” and “monstrous.”

After the party “Let This Grieving Soul Retire!” clears the level 8 treasure vault “Castle of Ten Thousand Demons,” Arnold attempts it and confronts its dangers.

Even the lower-ranking phantoms within the Castle of Ten Thousand Demons push him to his limits.

He manages to defeat one of these lesser phantoms, but the overall difficulty makes it painfully clear that he is still far from capable of fully conquering a level 8 treasure vault.

This experience becomes a harsh but valuable lesson.

Arnold realizes that while he is indeed powerful, there is an immense gulf between his current self and the absolute peak of Zebrudia’s hunters.

Within his own party “Mist Thunder Dragon,” Arnold plays the role of leader and steady cornerstone.

He takes responsibility for his comrades’ safety and growth, embodying the dependable “boss” archetype.

With lower-ranked hunters like Rhuda Runebeck and Gilbert Bush, he often acts like an older brother figure.

He does not boast about his achievements, but his calm authority naturally makes others rely on him in dangerous situations.

His indirect connection to Thousand Transformations and Liz Smart anchors him in the broader network of top-tier hunters.

Gark Welter’s description of Thousand Transformations as “Liz’s owner” gives Arnold a concrete target to chase in his quest for self‑validation.

Arnold’s interactions with these extraordinary figures highlight his role as a powerful yet still‑growing veteran.

He stands at the boundary: far above ordinary hunters, yet still striving toward the impossible heights occupied by the true monsters of Zebrudia.