Payne

He is 177 cm tall and is an accomplished player who secured first place in the first event. He is the master of the guild "Gathering of Holy Swords," and is characterized by his blonde hair and blue eyes. He is renowned as the strongest paladin in both name and reality, and is known by the moniker "Holy Sword."

While receiving support and buffs from his party, he was the first player ever to inflict a fatal blow on Maple. However, in the fourth event, Maple withstood his attack using the power of "Indomitable Guardian" and counterattacked with her trump card, resulting in his defeat. Since then, he has sworn to take revenge.

Additionally, the dragon he tamed is named Ray, whose voice is provided by Miyuri Shimabukuro.