Gazef Stronoff

Kingdom's Warrior Captain. In his 30s.

He commands the elite forces directly under the king, renowned as the strongest in the kingdom, and his name is known in neighboring countries. His prowess is said to be on par with that of a hero, and he is recognized to wield all five of the kingdom's legendary treasures. However, this also makes him a frequent target for enemy forces. He has black hair and black eyes, which are rare in this region, indicating his southern heritage. He masters multiple martial arts, including the "Sixfold Light Slash," and is said to be proficient in ultimate martial techniques.

Having risen from a commoner, he has a strong sense of empathy for the common people and is known for his noble spirit, often risking his life for the sake of the people even when aware of traps set against him. This has made him unpopular among the noble factions. He is a warrior through and through, living a frugal personal life. Despite his politically delicate position, he remains steadfast in his role as the king's sword, avoiding involvement in courtly political struggles, and thus has not been granted a noble title.

Initially, he misunderstood Raeven as a treacherous minister and despised him, but later, the misunderstanding was cleared, and they reconciled, becoming trusted comrades. Raeven also trusts him, and after resolving the Empire's invasion, including Ainz's forces, he was urged to face politics head-on by being appointed as a noble.

He leads his troops to rescue frontier villages attacked by the Empire's soldiers. He meets Ainz, who had just saved Carne Village, and requests his cooperation, which is granted. Gazef regards Ainz as a noble person, and Ainz also appreciates Gazef's integrity. Later, Gazef battles a disguised force from the Theocracy posing as the Empire, and though he is mortally wounded, he survives thanks to an item given by Ainz. Despite being highly valued by Ainz, who tries to recruit him, Gazef declines out of loyalty to the king and challenges Ainz to a duel, in which he is defeated and loses his life.