Did I ever mention how many unfortunate characters there are in Soul Academy? To be more precise, there are fewer main characters who aren’t burdened with misfortune. Each one carries some form of hardship, and overcoming or dealing with that hardship is what drives their character quests in the game.

Just look at the characters I've encountered so far.

Arthur Soladin, the poor prince, is tormented by the compulsion to be perfect after losing his mother.

Freyr Kent, unable to feel emotions, is obsessed with life-or-death battles.

Fayvie is a ticking time bomb of bad luck that even she isn’t …