Krai Andrey is the enigmatic protagonist of the anime Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party. Voiced by Kenshô Ono, Krai is a complex character who juggles multiple prestigious roles, including ‘absolute leader’ of the Grieving Souls, the first ‘elected’ clan master of First Steps, and the ‘appointed’ King of the Underman Tribe. Known for his formidable presence and mysterious powers, he is also the founding boss of the Ten-Tails of Aburaage and the leader of the Royal Guard (近衛) Order of Princess Alisha. Despite his outward image of strength and leadership, Krai is secretly a weak, indecisive, and unmotivated individual, struggling with the very role he seems destined to lead.

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• Krai Andrey is the main protagonist in the anime Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party. Voiced by Kenshô Ono, he holds multiple prestigious titles including ‘absolute leader’ of the Grieving Souls, the first ‘elected’ clan master of First Steps, and the ‘appointed’ King of the Underman Tribe. He is also the ‘founding’ boss of Ten-Tails of Aburaage and the leader of the Royal Guard (近衛) Order of Princess Alisha. Additionally, he is known as the first Treasure Chest Rider, thanks to his relic, Black Firm Saddle.
• Krai Andrey has short black hair, a thin body, and a pale appearance, usually dressed in a black jacket and white pants. To the average observer, he appears as a regular person with no indication of his true identity. His body is adorned with various Relics for protection, including an ear-piercing type Relic on his left ear, a Dog Chain Relic on his waist, and Chain-type Relics on his fingers. These Relics contribute to his mysterious and formidable reputation.

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• In the eyes of his friends and acquaintances, Krai is seen as a trustworthy and talented treasure hunter with incredible knowledge, strength, and mysterious powers. He is considered a formidable figure, often viewed as a God-like being due to his enigmatic nature and the hidden meanings behind his words. Despite his bravado, he is perceived as a dangerous individual who should be avoided by enemies. His reputation for being a cunning strategist and undefeatable tactician is well-known.
• Although Krai projects an image of a strong and ingenious leader, he is actually a weak, indecisive, and unmotivated person who dislikes trouble. He often feels nauseous when faced with challenges and tries to maintain a brave facade in front of his subordinates, who he fears due to their volatile personalities. His attempts to show bravery are often overshadowed by his tendency to bring disasters and his unawareness of his own luck and misfortune. His carefree attitude leads others to underestimate him.
• Krai Andrey is 20 year old and was born on February 29 and is the eldest and only son of the Andrey Family. Initially, he aspired to become a heroic treasure hunter but grew tired of the role over time. Inspired by the tales of the famous hunter Exceed Zequence, he chose to pursue treasure hunting and aimed to reach the highest level, level 10. Despite early setbacks and being kicked out by mentors, he supported his childhood friends and eventually became their leader.
• Krai developed a passion for collecting various types of Relics, which became a key part of his hunter career. He was encouraged by his friends and his own desire to discover new things, despite often acquiring relics that others deemed useless. His departure from his hometown led to Lucia being assigned to take care of him due to his sluggish and sloppy nature. Despite acknowledging his own shortcomings, his friends insisted he lead their party.
• Although Krai sought to retire early, his plans to become a regular member of society were thwarted when his simple clan grew into a powerful and feared entity. He inadvertently became the clan master, which was not his intention, and found it difficult to escape his responsibilities. His influence on others and their reliance on his leadership prevented his retirement. Key figures like Eva, Gark, Ark, Tino, and others are impacted by his presence, each driven by their interactions with him.
• Krai’s actions and complaints are often misunderstood, leading others to believe that he imposes trials or training on them. This misconception has earned him the nickname “Thousand Tricks,” reflecting the enigmatic and devious nature of his schemes. Despite his true intentions, he is seen as someone who deliberately puts others through challenging and terrifying situations. His reputation as a mastermind is partly due to the misinterpretation of his actions and his perfect poker face.

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Krai Andrey’s Relationship with Other Characters

• Lucia: Lucia is like a caretaker for Krai. She is always looking out for him because he is sloppy and often gets into trouble. Her job is to make sure he stays on track.
• Eva: Eva is someone who will not take the Clan Master position, despite Krai’s wishes to retire. She is influenced by Krai and his leadership.
• Gark: Gark is a branch manager who cannot let go of his position because of Krai. He relies on Krai and looks up to him as a leader.
• Ark: Ark sees Krai as his equal and is inspired by him. He respects Krai and follows his lead.
  Tino: Tino is very close to Krai and sees him as a divine figure. He is a devoted follower who believes Krai is a god.
• Grievers: The Grievers are a group that looks up to Krai as their leader. They are influenced by his actions and cannot retire without him.
• Childhood Friends: Krai’s childhood friends originally saw him as a failure but later came to depend on him as their leader. They were inspired by his dedication to treasure hunting.
• Enemies: Krai’s enemies see him as a dangerous and mysterious figure. They avoid him because they fear his cunning and strategic skills.
  General Public: Most people see Krai as an ordinary person. They do not realize his true identity or his powerful role.