GhostSamurai

Personal Info

A prominent figure in the organization Jokers, with a black Jack card as her signature.
Arrogant, ruthless, and efficient, her combat prowess borders on legendary. She once single-handedly crushed an entire squad sent to purge Jokers.
This earned her an ominous reputation like "Jokers' Grim Reaper" and "Jokers' Blade," making her one of the most feared Jokers operatives among Regular Explorers.

Unlike her theatrically inclined fellows, she has no interest in "spectacles".
Her public appearances almost exclusively serve Jokers' agenda, leading many to see her as Jokers' enforcer.

Chronicles

Honestly, I'm surprised anyone finds that dullard interesting. You people are relentless, aren't you?
I don't know much more about GhostSamurai than you do. She's exactly what she appears to be. Humorless, single-minded in battle, a spectator with poor taste.
But compared to you backstabbing, overcomplicated Explorers, at least she's straightforward.
And strong enough to handle the fools who come sniffing around Jokers. While she deals with the trash, the rest of us can enjoy the real show.
— ??? from Jokers

I was there that night. My body's still here, but my soul? That died long ago.
So when they say "no survivors..." Well, they're not wrong.
Even now, I can't escape the nightmare. The black figure, that flash of steel, the cards swirling like a storm.
I used to be a fighter. But I can't even hold my sword without shaking now.
...You're paying for this drink, right? Good. Come back anytime.
— A Drunkard Explorer

The lord had two children, you know. Both took after him. Kind, capable.
But after those cultists of the Abyss brought chaos to the land... they vanished.
Most say they died with their father at those cultists’ hands, but I've always believed they’re still alive somewhere in this world.
And then, the invaders were wiped out overnight. Coincidence? Or unless... the lord's family really did return from the grave to settle the score.
— An Old Man

People spread all kinds of nonsense about Lady GhostSamurai, but once you meet her, she's actually really approachable.
Sure, she doesn't talk much, but when she first saw Jimmy, she got that same curious look everyone does. She tried to hide it, but I noticed!
She's got her own principles, too. Polite, measured. I feel safer with her around than most.
— Flark

Record

Yet despite the rumors, she operates with subtlety. Receptionists once mistook her for just a regular Explorer until she revealed herself.
Curiously, the team barely reacted upon learning her identity.
After rubbing shoulders with GhostPrincess and GhostQueen, Jokers' other eccentric members, they'd grown numb to the organization's mystique.
Her reputation didn't define her here. Right now, she was another girl joining their ranks.

During off-duty hours, GhostSamurai is often found drilling endlessly, disinterested in anything beyond improving her skills.
But if someone in the team asks her to hang out, she rarely says no.
What gives pause is her eerie reluctance to express her own desire. Every decision appeared dictated by another will.
No one could say for certain if this was just her way or if hidden concerns motivated her behavior. Close attention may be required.

Anecdote

While passing through a valley, GhostSamurai was captivated by the picturesque scenery and decided to take a short rest.
As she surveyed her surroundings, she noticed two Explorers picnicking nearby, their relaxed demeanor suggesting they were simply out on an outing. She settled on a patch of grass some ways away.
Just as she unpacked her rations, a commotion erupted from the Explorers' direction. A band of bandits appeared out of nowhere and assaulted the pair.
GhostSamurai frowned, with her hand instinctively flying to her sword hilt.
But the next moment, she shook her head and released her grip, forcing herself to focus on her lunch instead.
She'd lost count of encounters with such filth in the Abyss. For every villain slain, two more would appear. The wicked seemed an inexhaustible plague.
"Even if I deal with these, more will take their place soon enough. Better to stay out of it."
Yet despite her much persuasion, her body moved against her will. She unconsciously reached out for her sword after dropping the food.
"Heh. Nice sword, girl."
The voice made her stiffen. Whoever this was, they were skilled. Even distracted, she shouldn't have let them get this close unnoticed.
The thugs misinterpreted her reaction as fear. To them, it only made sense—they had stripped the two bare in the blink of an eye.
"Hand it over. Cooperate nicely, and I might make it quick for you."
With an icy glance, she sized up each thug's strength in an instant. At the same time, she also noted the two victims seizing their chance to run for their lives.
GhostSamurai let out a slow sigh, saying with a cold tone. "...Trash like this doesn't deserve hesitation."
The bandit barely had time to blink before she swung her sword. The sheer force of her strike sent the others stumbling back.
Stunned by her unexpected strength, the remaining thugs scattered.
"Pathetic." Her voice dripped with disdain as she flashed behind one of them...
Black J cards rained from the sky like cherry blossoms.

"Hey, heard about that elite squad that went missing? GhostSamurai wiped them out!"
"No way! Weren't they the ones turned bandit? Rumor said they killed dozens of Explorers."
"If she took them down, they must've crossed Jokers. Turning bandit is probably just a cover story..."

"Why join the team? I saw potential here."
"And I wondered. What kind of people could have GhostQueen and the others around?"