The secretly awakened King of Gods and true steward of the World Tree. Yoo Jiha conceals his immense cosmic stature behind a modest, pragmatic demeanor, preferring quiet labor and garden cultivation over political glory. Haunted by the historical betrayal of Earth's first generation of hunters, Jiha orchestrates Earth's survival from the shadows. His overarching philosophy centers on true balance and mortal self-determination, culminating in his willingness to discard absolute godhood once cosmic peace is restored. Powers: Supreme Divine Authority; World Tree Stewardship; Faith Point Conversion; Divine Artifact Forging; Garden Dragon Summoning; Absolute Spatial Purification; God of Destruction Avatar Manifestation; Reality Anchoring.

A legendary veteran champion who survived five continuous centuries stranded in the brutal depths of the Grand Maze. Rescued and summoned to Earth by Jiha, Kaldor possesses an iron will, deep tactical acumen, and unparalleled martial mastery. He acts as both a sparring partner and frontline commander for Jiha's forces, imparting ancient combat wisdom and leading the vanguard against the Highlords. Powers: Master Swordsmanship; 500-Year Combat Instincts; High-Tier Battle Aura Manipulation; Vanguard Leadership Formations; Anti-Entity Penetration Arts; Mythical Blade Arts.

A white-haired high priestess who serves as the designated Champion of the God of Destruction. Guided by sacred revelations, Selena establishes the God Ark's earthly foundation, organizing faith infrastructure and calming global panic during demonic cataclysms. Her steadfast devotion and organizational intellect make her the logistical pillar of Earth’s defense. Powers: Divine Revelation Interpretation; Holy Barrier Construction; High-Tier Faith Projection; Mass Purification Magic; Buff Amplification; Destruction-Attuned Smiting.

An exceptionally perceptive and analytical investigator who uncovers Jiha’s secret divine identity during the Jeju Island artifact expeditions. Rather than exploiting this knowledge, Hyungsuk immediately pledges absolute loyalty, becoming Jiha’s first official mortal apostle. He serves as Jiha's covert operative and tactical enforcer on Earth. Powers: Sword of Storm Skill; Lightning-Infused Blade Arts; Tactical Reconnaissance; Apostle Divine Blessing; High-Speed Sensory Acceleration.

Known as the King of Deception and Magic, Zurvan is an ancient cosmic Highlord responsible for the corruption of Earth's first awakened hunters during the primordial Great War. Cunning, ruthless, and megalomaniacal, he engineers the collection of World Stones to summon the artificial abomination Judeca to conquer the Grand Maze and consume the World Tree. Powers: Primordial Deception Magic; Highlord Cosmic Domain; Mind Corruption & Puppet Binding; Dimensional Tear Creation; Forbidden Chimera Synthesis; Artificial God Forging.

A grotesque, multi-eyed artificial god engineered by the Highlords using stolen World Stone energy and cosmic flesh. Devoid of emotion and driven entirely by consumption and destruction, Judeca is designed to overpower true deities, regenerating infinitely by devouring its own creators when pushed to the brink. Powers: Divine Flesh Regeneration; Multi-Eyed Cataclysmic Beams; Creator Absorption; Absolute Spatial Disruption; Anti-Divine Aura; Dimensional Erasure Shouts.

A resilient hunter rescued from succubus mind-control in the Grand Maze by Jiha. Recognizing her unwavering spirit, Jiha empowers her as an official World Tree Champion, making her a vital shock trooper and garrison commander in the war against the cosmic Highlords. Powers: World Tree Champion Blessing; Nature-Attuned Battle Arts; Mind-Shielding Ward; Heavy Piercing Weaponry; Regenerative Stamina.

An ancient natural earth deity who was slain and scattered during historical cataclysms. Jiha resurrects Docheol using the essence of the Orochi Dungeon and a synthesized Philosopher's Stone. Fiercely grateful and loyal, Docheol serves as a colossal guardian and divine heavyweight for the God Ark. Powers: Primordial Terrestrial Manipulation; Mountain-Crushing Physical Strength; Earth Domain Resonance; Elemental Regeneration; Seismic Roars.

The triumvirate of cosmic Highlords who wage the Grand Maze invasion alongside Zurvan. Ignis commands destructive hellfire, Ezekiel orchestrates swarm legions, and Organa manipulates abyssal tides. They view humanity and mortal awakeners as cattle to be consumed for cosmic ascension. Powers: Highlord Authority; Hellfire Conflagration (Ignis); Endless Swarm Spawning (Ezekiel); Deluge & Abyssal Flood Magic (Organa); Cosmic Domain Expansion.

An influential and resource-rich Japanese administrative ally who assists Jiha during the Tokyo Orochi Dungeon crisis. Following the cessation of monster invasions, Mizushima partners with Jiha to convert remaining divine resources and garden wealth into a worldwide charitable foundation to heal post-war society. Powers: International Logistics & Asset Management; Political Negotiation; Post-War Reconstruction Planning.