🩸 MAIN CHARACTERS
đź’ Kael / Michael Einhart Delcra (After Reincarnation)
Age: 19
Rank: Hidden Archduke of Delcra; Former Hero (declared dead)
Appearance: Short white hair (from mana burnout), blood-red eyes, pale scarred skin. Often wears loose white robes or simple shirts; avoids armor.
Background: The Hero's body is now inhabited by a foreign soul. Found alive years after defeating the Demon King — frail, mute, and emotionally broken. Reinhardt declared him dead to protect him from political exploitation and worship.
Characteristics: Quiet, detached, gentle, avoids mirrors and crowds, suffers nightmares and panic attacks.
Core Traits:
- Rejects his identity as the "Hero."Haunted by guilt for living in another's body.
- Feels unworthy of love or admiration.
- Slowly rebuilds trust through Elric, Robert, and Iris.
- Haunted by the memory of his younger self — the "real" Kael.
đź’ Michael Taylor / Hero Kael (Before Reincarnation)
Rank: Hero of Prophecy; Swordmaster
Appearance: Long black hair (usually tied or braided), blood-red eyes, pale skin. Wears black turtlenecks to hide training scars.
Background: Orphan from Taylor Orphanage; chosen by prophecy at 12. Mastered swordsmanship in weeks, led Reinhardt's armies during the Demon War, and defeated the Demon King before collapsing under a curse.
Characteristics: Cheerful, loyal, and self-sacrificing. Hid pain behind smiles.
Core Traits:
- Loved by all yet sought no glory.
- Deeply loyal to Reinhardt.
- Carried immense emotional weight beneath optimism.
- His memory becomes the shadow haunting present Kael's sense of self.
đź’ Reinhardt Alvis Von Emestrild
Age: 19
Rank: Emperor of the Emestrild Empire (formerly 12th Prince)
Appearance: Golden hair, emerald-green eyes, sharp and regal features. Wears black and gold imperial regalia.
Background: Abused prince who overthrew his family at 16, executing nobles and siblings alike. Founded the Emestrild Empire after the Demon War and became known as the "Tyrant Emperor."
Characteristics: Calculating, brilliant, emotionally volatile when Kael is involved.
Core Traits:
- Rebuilt the Empire in Kael's honor.
- Declared Kael dead to protect him.
- Obsessed with controlling and protecting Kael.
- Destroyed the "curse child" system in his reform.
- Carries guilt as both Kael's savior and destroyer.
đź’ Elric Caen Vaelthorn
Age: 24
Rank: Duchess of Vaelthorn; Commander of the Northern Gate
Appearance: Short silvery-white hair, icy blue eyes, tall and sharp-featured. Prefers formal military uniforms over gowns.
Background: Kael's former political fiancée, now commander of the Northern territories. Survived severe trauma in the past and became one of the Empire's most capable leaders.
Characteristics: Calm, composed, disciplined, and quietly protective.
Core Traits:
- Shields Kael's dignity, never pities him.
-Slowly falls in love but respects his boundaries.
- A symbol of inner strength and emotional healing.
- Deeply loyal to Reinhardt, though not blind to his cruelty.
đź’ Robert Dandelian
Age: 17
Rank: Former 20th Prince of Emestrild; Kael's Attendant
Appearance: Pale golden hair, emerald-green eyes, gentle youthful features. Often wears a butler's uniform in black and white.
Background: Son of a commoner consort, spared by Reinhardt after the purge. A talented healer, devoted to Kael's care.
Characteristics: Kind, empathic, diligent.
Core Traits:
- Represents innocence and loyalty.
- Acts as the emotional bridge between others.
- Quietly sacrifices his own rest for Kael's recovery.
- Symbol of humanity in an empire of power.