Ruti is the younger sister of Red (Gideon Ragnason) and the former leader of the Hero’s Party. As the bearer of the Hero’s Blessing, the rarest and most powerful of the divine blessings, she was destined to lead humanity in the battle against the Demon Lord. The blessing granted her extraordinary strength, speed, and resilience, but also suppressed her emotions and limited her ability to live as an ordinary person, deeming such feelings unnecessary for a hero.

Although revered for her power, Ruti silently struggled under the weight of her role and the inhuman detachment enforced by her blessing. Following the betrayal and eventual death of Ares Srowa, she abandoned her position as the Hero, leading to the dissolution of the Hero’s Party. To regain control of her life, she later acquired a new blessing known as the New Truth, which allowed her to suppress the influence of her Hero’s Blessing and reclaim her emotions.

Choosing to live in Zoltan, she reunited with Red and began working alongside him at his apothecary. Though no longer the Hero, she registered as a B-rank adventurer, continuing to lend her abilities in a quieter, more personal way. After her resignation, the title of Hero passed to Van, who soon began to suffer under the same destructive burden of the blessing that once tormented Ruti.

Ruti is depicted as a young girl with medium-length blue hair and striking features that reflect both her noble lineage and her role as the Hero. Her standard attire typically includes knight’s armor worn over a blue dress, blending practicality with a regal presence befitting her status. To complete her outfit, she wears black knee-high socks paired with either heeled boots or flat shoes, depending on the situation.

Her appearance emphasizes both strength and grace, serving as a visual reminder of her dual identity as a warrior chosen by the Hero’s Blessing and as Red’s younger sister seeking a more ordinary life in Zoltan.

Ruti is generally portrayed as quiet, reserved, and emotionally detached, a condition brought about by the effects of the Hero’s Blessing, which suppresses emotions deemed unnecessary for fulfilling her role. This leaves her outwardly calm and composed, though at times cold toward her companions. She is particularly distant with Ares Srowa, having secretly learned of his role in Red’s banishment. In contrast, she shows acceptance toward new allies such as Tisse, recognizing her sincerity and loyalty, though she insists that Tisse follow her own commands rather than Ares’s.

Beneath this imposed stoicism, Ruti possesses a deeply affectionate and dependent nature, especially toward her brother Red, to whom she is strongly attached. His support during their childhood helped her smile and connect with others despite the emotional restraints of her blessing. When he left the Hero’s Party, she was devastated by his absence and gradually assumed an authoritarian style of leadership, commanding the respect and fear of her companions through her overwhelming power.

Ruti’s devotion to Red borders on obsession, often described in the series as a form of brother complex. This attachment plays a key role in her eventual rejection of the Hero’s role, as she abandons her destiny in order to live with him in Zoltan. She has openly admitted that becoming the Hero was never her desire, reflecting her longing for a more ordinary life free of divine obligation.

Her animosity toward Ares is central to her characterization. She repeatedly rejected his proposals—both to marry him and to continue pursuing the Demon Lord and expressed no sympathy for him after his betrayal and subsequent death. This firm stance highlights her ability to act on personal conviction once freed from the control of her blessing.

As the bearer of the Hero’s Blessing, Ruti possesses immense power far beyond that of ordinary adventurers. Her blessing grants her unmatched physical and magical ability, making her the strongest combatant among humanity. However, it also suppresses her emotions, prioritizing efficiency and devotion to her role over her humanity.

Hero’s Blessing
Grants Ruti overwhelming strength, speed, and endurance, allowing her to face the Demon Lord and other powerful foes. It also provides resistances and unique combat abilities.

Deep Shadow Blade
A powerful offensive technique associated with her Hero’s Blessing.

Immunities
Ruti’s blessing grants her complete immunity to conditions such as confusion, berserk, and sleep, ensuring her focus in battle cannot be disrupted.

New Truth
A secondary blessing Ruti later acquires, enabling her to suppress the compulsions of the Hero’s Blessing. This allows her to regain her emotions and live more freely.

Ruler
A unique ability that grants her the power to dominate and control other blessings. Ruti primarily uses this ability to restrain the influence of her Hero’s Blessing, allowing her to resist its dehumanizing effects and pursue the life she desires in Zoltan.

Ruti serves as one of the central figures in Banished from the Hero’s Party, embodying the struggle between destiny and personal freedom. As the bearer of the Hero’s Blessing, she represents the cost of divine power, gaining unmatched strength at the expense of her emotions and humanity. Her eventual decision to abandon the role of Hero parallels Red’s own choice to step away from glory, reinforcing the series’ core theme that true happiness lies not in fulfilling imposed destinies, but in pursuing a life of one’s own choosing.

Her character arc is notable for subverting the traditional image of the “chosen hero.” Instead of triumphing through duty and sacrifice, Ruti’s story is defined by her rejection of the Hero’s path and her search for an ordinary life where she can express love and form genuine relationships. This shift highlights the narrative’s balance between high fantasy adventure and slice-of-life storytelling.

Among fans, Ruti is often remembered for her quiet strength, her deep attachment to Red, and the emotional weight of her struggle against the Hero’s Blessing. Her role continues to be cited as one of the defining elements of the series, illustrating the tension between divine purpose and human desire.