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Adeltrud Walter, known to most as Adi, is the twin sister of Archid Walter and a central figure in the story as a childhood friend and devoted companion to the protagonist, Ernesti Echevarria. She is a young woman with light yellow eyes and dark hair, belonging to the Silver Phoenix Knights where she serves as the exclusive adjutant to Ernesti. Her background is marked by a complicated family situation; she and her brother are the illegitimate children of Marquis Serrati, which contributed to a difficult childhood. In an attempt to run away from home to avoid meeting their mother's new husband, a young Adi fell from a rooftop but was saved by Ernesti. This event marked the beginning of their lifelong friendship and her deep admiration for him.
Adi's personality is defined by a blend of fierce competence and endearing straightforwardness. She has a noted weakness for cute things, a trait most prominently displayed in her constant physical affection for Ernesti, whom she often hugs like a favorite doll. She is not shy about her feelings and displays a single-minded focus on him, which often leads to humorous situations as Ernesti remains largely oblivious or preoccupied with his mechanical creations. Despite this girlish side, she is also a highly disciplined and serious individual when it comes to her duties as a knight.
Her primary motivation is to remain by Ernesti's side, both as his adjutant and as a pilot. Initially inspired by him to ride Silhouette Knights, her goal evolves into a desire to support him in every endeavor, whether in battle or in life. This dedication ultimately leads to a romantic resolution, as she proposes to Ernesti, and he accepts. Their relationship spans over a decade, and she officially becomes his wife, making it clear that she will follow him into any danger, stating she will go with him even if she has to chase after him. After their marriage, her desire to be with him becomes even more pronounced.
In the story, Adi plays a crucial role as one of the Silver Phoenix Knights' top pilots and a key operational asset. She is a test pilot for new Silhouette Knight models, providing valuable data that helps improve mass-produced units like the Sendinble. Alongside her brother, she often operates as a near-independent unit, capable of special warfare and breaking through enemy lines. She also acts as a drill instructor, though her teaching style is noted to be frustratingly sensory, relying on impressions like "swish, twist, and flick" rather than technical theory, which challenges her students.
Her key relationships are central to her character. Her bond with her twin brother, Archid "Kid" Walter, is one of deep trust and partnership; they often fight together and support one another. Her relationship with her father, Joachim Serati, and her half-siblings is more complex, with her older half-brother Baltsar harboring resentment towards her and Kid. However, her most significant relationship is with Ernesti, who is her lord, her teacher, and eventually her husband. Her interactions with others, such as Queen Eleonora, whom she treats with friendly informality, also highlight her unpretentious and bold nature.
Throughout the story, Adi develops from a young girl rescued by chance into a supremely confident and powerful knight. Her piloting skills grow to be comparable to those of Ernesti himself. She masters the sense of full control, allowing her to handle the monstrous controllability of experimental airframes with ease. Her abilities are most notable in aerial combat, where she is considered to have a natural talent that even surpasses Ernesti. In a mock battle, she single-handedly evaded or intercepted an entire squadron of ten elite trainees without taking a single hit, disabling all of them before reaching their mother ship. Her preferred personal Silhouette Knight is the Sylphiane, a high-performance unit that, in its third iteration, is even capable of combining with Ernesti's Ikaruga for joint operations. Her magic style prioritizes precision, and she is adept at using full body strengthening magic, which she once used to prevent Ernesti from escaping her marriage proposal.
Adi's personality is defined by a blend of fierce competence and endearing straightforwardness. She has a noted weakness for cute things, a trait most prominently displayed in her constant physical affection for Ernesti, whom she often hugs like a favorite doll. She is not shy about her feelings and displays a single-minded focus on him, which often leads to humorous situations as Ernesti remains largely oblivious or preoccupied with his mechanical creations. Despite this girlish side, she is also a highly disciplined and serious individual when it comes to her duties as a knight.
Her primary motivation is to remain by Ernesti's side, both as his adjutant and as a pilot. Initially inspired by him to ride Silhouette Knights, her goal evolves into a desire to support him in every endeavor, whether in battle or in life. This dedication ultimately leads to a romantic resolution, as she proposes to Ernesti, and he accepts. Their relationship spans over a decade, and she officially becomes his wife, making it clear that she will follow him into any danger, stating she will go with him even if she has to chase after him. After their marriage, her desire to be with him becomes even more pronounced.
In the story, Adi plays a crucial role as one of the Silver Phoenix Knights' top pilots and a key operational asset. She is a test pilot for new Silhouette Knight models, providing valuable data that helps improve mass-produced units like the Sendinble. Alongside her brother, she often operates as a near-independent unit, capable of special warfare and breaking through enemy lines. She also acts as a drill instructor, though her teaching style is noted to be frustratingly sensory, relying on impressions like "swish, twist, and flick" rather than technical theory, which challenges her students.
Her key relationships are central to her character. Her bond with her twin brother, Archid "Kid" Walter, is one of deep trust and partnership; they often fight together and support one another. Her relationship with her father, Joachim Serati, and her half-siblings is more complex, with her older half-brother Baltsar harboring resentment towards her and Kid. However, her most significant relationship is with Ernesti, who is her lord, her teacher, and eventually her husband. Her interactions with others, such as Queen Eleonora, whom she treats with friendly informality, also highlight her unpretentious and bold nature.
Throughout the story, Adi develops from a young girl rescued by chance into a supremely confident and powerful knight. Her piloting skills grow to be comparable to those of Ernesti himself. She masters the sense of full control, allowing her to handle the monstrous controllability of experimental airframes with ease. Her abilities are most notable in aerial combat, where she is considered to have a natural talent that even surpasses Ernesti. In a mock battle, she single-handedly evaded or intercepted an entire squadron of ten elite trainees without taking a single hit, disabling all of them before reaching their mother ship. Her preferred personal Silhouette Knight is the Sylphiane, a high-performance unit that, in its third iteration, is even capable of combining with Ernesti's Ikaruga for joint operations. Her magic style prioritizes precision, and she is adept at using full body strengthening magic, which she once used to prevent Ernesti from escaping her marriage proposal.