Dread

He is 167 cm tall and achieved second place in the first event, marking him as a highly skilled player. He is known as the number two of "Gathering of the Holy Swords," and is a male player with black hair, black eyes, and brown skin. He wields daggers with an assassin-like style and is nicknamed "Godspeed" due to his remarkable speed. He has sharp intuition, which he utilizes effectively in combat.

In the anime adaptation, there is a scene before the start of the second event where Drag and he encounter Maple and Sally.

Shadow is a black wolf tamed by Dread, possessing skills that use shadows. He is voiced by Kazuki Aotani.