Laios Touden is a 26-year-old tall swordsman and the leader of an adventuring party from the northern continent. Calm and experienced, he hides an intense love for monsters, especially their biology and how they might taste. This obsession becomes key to saving his sister, Falin Touden, and drives much of the story's events.
Laios is a tall man who wears full-body metal armor and fights with a sword.
He used to also carry a shield, but he lost it early in the story.
His calm appearance and gentle behavior often lead others to mistake him for a royal.
Among tavern workers, he's even rumored to be a prince or descended from the Golden Castle’s royalty.
He’s often seen wearing a special neck guard, his favorite piece of gear.
Laios is curious, cheerful, and a true monster fanatic.
He often forgets social cues and says things that make others uncomfortable.
He shows more interest in monsters than in people and struggles to remember faces or names.
Despite this, he cares deeply about his friends and will risk his life to protect them.
He remains positive even in tough situations and rarely carries emotional baggage.
He can read people’s emotional states and takes care of his team’s mental well-being.
However, he sometimes causes trouble unintentionally due to his lack of delicacy.
Laios was born in a peaceful mountain village in the northern region.
His father was the village chief, and Laios had a mostly carefree childhood playing with his sister and dogs.
Falin’s magical talents made villagers fear her, which made Laios leave the village in disgust.
He joined a military academy but didn’t fit in, eventually abandoning the army.
After wandering, he made his way to the port city of Caerbulud and was reunited with Falin.
Together, they began work as dungeon explorers.
Laios is a skilled warrior, though not the strongest or fastest.
He has a strong spirit, sharp instincts, and often acts as the team’s tank, protecting others with his body.
His true strength lies in his deep knowledge of monsters.
He has studied them since childhood using his beloved book, “Monster Gourmet Guide.”
He can recognize monsters by their sounds, know their weak points, and determine if they’re edible.
After studying under Marcille Donato, he learned basic healing and heat magic.
He is also surprisingly good at imitating dog barks — so much so that it frightens beast-type monsters.
Falin Touden: His younger sister, whom he deeply loves and wants to protect.
Marcille Donato: An elf magician and key party member; eventually replaces a departing party member.
Chilchuck Tims: Often scolds Laios for his carelessness and lack of people skills.
Shuro: Once a party member; disliked Laios for treating him too casually.
Kabru: Sees Laios as odd and dangerous, though he admits Laios knows monsters better than anyone.
Senshi: Shares Laios’ love for monster food but still treats him as a bit of a weirdo.
Ken-suke: His living sword, containing a monster that serves both as weapon and companion.
Laios’ favorite food is cheesecake, not monster meat.
He once wished to become a rancher, though an early print wrongly said he wanted to become a cow.
He admires humanoid monsters and imagines transforming into them.
He reacts nervously to tentacled sea creatures after a bad eating experience with kraken.
He dislikes magic creatures made of pure energy, such as spirits.
Despite his monster obsession, even he was embarrassed when realizing his knowledge of dragons was weak.
Forming the Party
Laios builds his adventuring team with a mix of races and skills, including his sister Falin and warriors like Shuro.
Together, they earn a name for themselves as the “Touden Siblings.”
They take on a mission to explore the deepest parts of the dungeon.
The Dragon Incident
While fighting a powerful Red Dragon, Laios sacrifices himself to save his team.
Falin is left behind and seemingly killed.
This launches Laios on a quest to rescue her.
Eating Monsters to Survive
Short on money and supplies, Laios suggests a risky plan: eat monsters to survive and keep exploring the dungeon.
His hidden passion for monster cuisine finally comes out.
Though met with suspicion, the party agrees, and they start discovering monster-based dishes.
Ken-suke and Secrets
Laios adopts a monster-possessed sword named Ken-suke, hiding its secret from the group.
The truth eventually comes out, leading to a major fight.
Despite the danger, Laios decides to keep using Ken-suke.
Meeting Zon and the Winged Lion
After meeting the orc chieftain Zon, Laios begins to imagine becoming the new Master of the Dungeon.
He dreams of a world where humans, demi-humans, and monsters can live together.
A mysterious creature, the Winged Lion, appears in his dreams and plants this strange desire deep within him.
Dealing with Failures and Learning
Laios faces many social mistakes, like favoring a female mage unknowingly and causing the party to crumble.
He deals with heartbreak, scolding, and guilt, but he keeps growing as a leader.
Though his plans sometimes end in disaster, he always acts with good intentions.
Rise as Dungeon Master
As Laios dives deeper into the dungeon, the mysteries of the magic ecosystem unfold.
He leads the party through layer after layer, facing weird monsters and strange rules.
Eventually, he’s seen by others as someone who might become the next ruler of the dungeon.
The Fate of Ken-suke
Ken-suke helps unlock a hidden gate and guides Laios throughout the journey.
After the final events, Ken-suke is believed dead and buried.
But in truth, it survives in a near-death state and later becomes a legend as the “Wandering King’s Ghost.”
- Age: 26
- Race: Tallman (Human)
- Origin: Northern Continent
- Class: Swordsman
- Role: Party Leader
- Key Item: Ken-suke (monster-infused sword)
- Favorite food: Cheesecake
- Known for: Monster obsession, dog barking skills, awkward social sense
- Dream: Once wanted a peaceful life as a rancher
- Catchphrase-like comment: “That monster might be tasty...”
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