I'm glad this is being received well. Having read the WN, I'm honestly finding it lacking in a lot of places due to missing details.
So yeah, Makoto is secretly a terrifying assassin with the ability to use mist and kill without a trace. It's hilarious imagining him water-skiing up a river too.
Meanwhile, Lucy.........Yeah, she's endearing if you can appreciate her effort, but undoubtedly the main burden of the team. Makoto is actually a good match for her though, since RPG gamers are all about making workable builds, using silly exploits, and grinding proficiency.