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Chapter 66 - Character Summary

Raimon Flower

Role: Protagonist and leader of the Order of Luminaries.

Description: A brilliant and dedicated student at the Ducal Institute, Raimon is the eldest sibling of Edward and Guillermina. Despite his young age, he has demonstrated exceptional magical abilities and leadership qualities. Raimon is currently on vacation with his family, preparing his younger siblings for their entry into the institute.

Cedric

Role: Close friend of Raimon; future founder of an elite knightly order.

Description: An exceptionally skilled knight known for his loyalty and determination. Inspired by Raimon, Cedric plans to establish an elite order of knights called the "Tenebris Guard," composed of the best warriors capable of facing any threat to the empire.

Kira

Role: Close friend of Raimon; future creator of a magical tower.

Description: A passionate and creative mage with a strong affinity for fire magic. Kira aspires to build a magnificent Magical Tower inspired by the legendary wizards Raimon shared stories about. She has received two different styles of crimson gowns from Raimon, reflecting her elegance and practicality.

Sir Edmund

Role: Butler of the Flower family; hidden dark knight.

Description: Publicly known as the loyal butler of the Flower family, Edmund possesses a powerful reddish aura with tendencies toward madness and blood, a result of dark experiments conducted by his father before his family's downfall. Edmund is a formidable knight with unique abilities, serving as a trusted confidant and sparring partner to Duke Raion.

Duke Raion Flower

Role: Duke of the Northern Frontier; mentor to Sir Edmund.

Description: Descendant of the Silver Dragon King, Raion has a silver aura filled with stars, similar to Raimon. He is a strong and strategic leader, working alongside Sir Leon to defend the empire's northern borders against increasing threats.

Secondary Characters

Princess Seraphina Imperial

Role: Sole female heir of Emperor Aurelio Sun.

Description: The only heir who has inherited the wisdom and compassion of her father, the Emperor. Seraphina is respected for her integrity and mediation skills, emerging as a beacon of hope to stabilize the empire amidst her brothers' selfishness.

Emperor Aurelio Sun

Role: Emperor of the Solar Empire.

Description: One of the empire's greatest monarchs, known for establishing stability and strong political alliances with the kingdoms of elves and dwarves. He created the Imperial Council of Mages, which has been instrumental in the empire's magical advancements. The Emperor was placed in a coma due to an enhanced vitality potion, leading to internal conflicts among his four male heirs.

Princes Darius, Lucius, Septimus, and Victor

Role: Male heirs of Emperor Aurelio Sun.

Description:

Prince Darius: Selfish and greedy, known for extravagant spending on personal luxuries.

Prince Lucius: Vain and wasteful, invests in grandiose projects that do not benefit the empire.

Prince Septimus: Lazy and neglectful, shirks his royal duties in favor of indulgent pleasures.

Prince Victor: Cruel and oppressive, imposes harsh taxes and punitive laws, causing widespread suffering among the populace.

Amelia

Role: Assistant to the Director of the Ducal Institute; member of the Stellar Order.

Description: Intelligent and determined, Amelia is one of the only survivors of the ancient Imperial family alongside Griselda. As a member of the Stellar Order, she is dedicated to preserving arcane knowledge and protecting the empire. Amelia played a crucial role in enhancing Raimon's vitality potion to awaken Emperor Aurelio Sun.

Griselda

Role: Survivor of the ancient Imperial family; companion to Amelia.

Description: Wise and strategic, Griselda is the other survivor of the ancient Imperial lineage. Together with Amelia, she works within the Stellar Order to restore the empire's stability and protect its future leaders.

Lady Seraphine

Role: Noble friend of Raimon.

Description: A kind-hearted noble who organizes social events at the Ducal Institute. Seraphine is supportive and provides emotional and social backing to Raimon and his friends.

Master Alaric

Role: Chief Alchemist of the Flower family.

Description: An expert in alchemy, Master Alaric assists Raimon in creating and improving potions, including the enhanced vitality potion. His deep knowledge of rare materials and alchemical techniques is vital to Raimon's projects.

Lord Etel of House Aurelion

Role: Father of baby Elias; head of House Aurelion.

Description: A noble from the southern part of the empire, Lord Etel's castle was attacked by the Crescent Shadows. His family is respected and influential, and his son Elias is the heir to House Aurelion, protected by Sir Leon.

Selene

Role: Maid of House Aurelion; protector of baby Elias.

Description: Dedicated and brave, Selene was entrusted with Elias's protection during the Crescent Shadows' attack. Her loyalty and determination have led her to seek Duke Raion's protection for Elias.

Lady Isabella of House Aurelion

Role: Mother of Elias; wife of Lord Etel.

Description: Noble and compassionate, Lady Isabella prioritized her son's safety during the Crescent Shadows' attack, entrusting him to Selene. Her connection with Duke Raion suggests a past alliance or friendship.

Organizations and Groups

The Crescent Shadows

Role: Antagonistic organization; group of assassins.

Description: An elusive and dangerous group identified by their black attire and crescent moon emblem. Their resurgence poses a growing threat to the empire, potentially seeking vengeance against Duke Raion and Sir Leon.

Stellar Order

Role: Secret society founded by Amelia and Griselda.

Description: Dedicated to preserving arcane knowledge and protecting the empire. The Stellar Order plays a critical role in enhancing Raimon's vitality potion to awaken Emperor Aurelio Sun and stabilize the empire.

Order of Luminaries

Role: Secret society founded by Raimon and his friends.

Description: Focused on advancing magical sciences and preserving knowledge, the Order of Luminaries protects their research from exploitation and seeks to strengthen the Solar Empire.

Creatures and Entities

Behemoth Demons

Role: Threatening creatures to the Northern Frontier.

Description: Powerful demonic beings with strength comparable to Level 9 Gold Knights. Their increasing presence signifies an imminent danger that Duke Raion and Sir Leon must address.

Historical and Political Context

Emperor Aurelio Sun

Role: Emperor of the Solar Empire.

Description: A wise and powerful ruler who has maintained the empire's stability and forged strong political alliances with elves and dwarves. His creation of the Imperial Council of Mages has been pivotal in the empire's magical advancements.

Succession Crisis

Description: Emperor Aurelio Sun has four male heirs—Darius, Lucius, Septimus, and Victor—who have not been properly educated for governance. This lack of proper training has led to selfishness, greed, and incompetence among them, creating internal conflicts and threatening the empire's unity.

Key Events

Formation of the Tenebris Guard

Description: Cedric plans to establish an elite order of knights to confront threats to the empire, inspired by Raimon's stories and teachings.

Construction of the Magical Tower

Description: Kira aspires to build a magnificent Magical Tower that serves as a center for research and the development of new forms of magic, inspired by legendary wizards' towering abodes.

Stellar Order Conclave

Description: Amelia and Griselda, along with the last spiritists of the ancient Imperial family, decide to enhance Raimon's vitality potion using the Stellar Order's ancient knowledge to awaken Emperor Aurelio Sun. This decision grants the emperor five additional years of life, providing time to stabilize the empire and address the succession crisis.

Relationships and Dynamics

Raimon and His Friends: Raimon, Cedric, and Kira share a deep friendship and a common mission within the Order of Luminaries.

Sir Edmund and Duke Raion: Edmund serves as both the loyal butler and a formidable knight to Raion, hiding his true dark attributes while supporting the duke in defending the empire.

Amelia and Griselda: As survivors of the ancient Imperial family, Amelia and Griselda collaborate within the Stellar Order to protect the empire and guide its future leaders.