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Hildegard is an Investiture Being, one of the high-ranking dragons who serve as magistrates judging the worthiness of the world's inhabitants, introduced in the anime Blue Dragon: Trials of the Seven Shadows. As a member of the high council of seven powerful dragons, Hildegard holds significant authority among their kind, alongside figures such as Rudolph, Mikhael, Fagino, Rottarace, and Noi. This character is uniquely defined by a dual-gender, dual-personality nature. In humanoid form, Hildegard appears with long, dark turquoise hair, green eyes, and elven ears, with their masculinity or femininity shifting depending on which personality is dominant. These two sides are easily distinguished by voice, with the female side being playful, less serious, and inclined to treat assigned trials as games for personal amusement. In stark contrast, the male side is controlled, serious, and maintains only a small ratio of the female personality's traits.
Despite their internal duality, Hildegard is fundamentally centralized and obedient to the council's rules and executive orders. They follow given instructions without hesitation and demonstrate little regard for the value of lives, whether human or their own kin, showing no remorse when required to kill a fellow dragon for treason. Their dedication to these rules creates a strictly neutral stance, as seen when they dismiss further orders from Rudolph once a conflict between their own kind endangers the castle.
In the story, Hildegard serves as a recurring antagonist who enforces the council's will through elaborate games. Early on, they descend with Fagino to challenge Shu and their companions, betting the survival of a city on whether the humans can land a single touch on either dragon. Despite the efforts of the shadow wielders, including Bouquet's use of invisibility, Hildegard detects the attempt and ultimately helps destroy the city. Later, Hildegard engineers a trial in a supposed utopian town, setting up a factory where visitors are enslaved. When Shu liberates the slaves, the resulting riot and fire are framed by Hildegard as the consequence of Shu's own actions, declaring that he lost the game.
During the dragons' full-scale invasion, Hildegard attacks Delphinium, severely injuring her, and later confronts General Logi and Jiro. In a notable encounter, Hildegard revives Jiro's shadow, the Minotaur, as part of a game, only to be damaged by Jiro's new powers, prompting a retreat with a warning that full strength would be used next time. When the high council moves to execute Rottarace for betrayal, Hildegard follows orders without hesitation, engaging their former ally in combat. Even when Rottarace gains an advantage, Hildegard reveals a second head in dragon form to break free and subdue her.
Key relationships define Hildegard's role. They frequently team up with Fagino, often combining attacks with this fellow dragon. Their relationship with Rudolph is professional and rule-bound, following orders until the conflict escalates too far. The encounter with Rottarace is particularly significant, as Hildegard appears shocked by this act of betrayal but remains obedient to the council's decision.
Hildegard undergoes notable development toward the story's conclusion. After Rudolph's demise at the hands of the shadow wielders, Hildegard finally understands the strength of the human heart. Having previously cared little for the lives of others, this revelation leads them to accept the beliefs held by Rottarace and Noi. In the aftermath, Hildegard joins in nominating Noi as the new council chairman before departing into the skies.
In terms of abilities, Hildegard is regarded as a dragon possessing great dexterity, speed, and power. Their dragon form resembles a long-necked green creature similar to the legendary Loch Ness Monster, with sharp ridge-like wings, a long tail, and two horns. When releasing full energy in this form, the sky and surroundings turn green. Hildegard can create barriers marked by a large green dragon scale, fire powerful green energy beams from the mouth that can paralyze targets, and combine these attacks with Fagino for greater effect. The most unique ability is elongation, allowing the extension of limbs or heads to incredible lengths with enough strength to break through solid rock.
Despite their internal duality, Hildegard is fundamentally centralized and obedient to the council's rules and executive orders. They follow given instructions without hesitation and demonstrate little regard for the value of lives, whether human or their own kin, showing no remorse when required to kill a fellow dragon for treason. Their dedication to these rules creates a strictly neutral stance, as seen when they dismiss further orders from Rudolph once a conflict between their own kind endangers the castle.
In the story, Hildegard serves as a recurring antagonist who enforces the council's will through elaborate games. Early on, they descend with Fagino to challenge Shu and their companions, betting the survival of a city on whether the humans can land a single touch on either dragon. Despite the efforts of the shadow wielders, including Bouquet's use of invisibility, Hildegard detects the attempt and ultimately helps destroy the city. Later, Hildegard engineers a trial in a supposed utopian town, setting up a factory where visitors are enslaved. When Shu liberates the slaves, the resulting riot and fire are framed by Hildegard as the consequence of Shu's own actions, declaring that he lost the game.
During the dragons' full-scale invasion, Hildegard attacks Delphinium, severely injuring her, and later confronts General Logi and Jiro. In a notable encounter, Hildegard revives Jiro's shadow, the Minotaur, as part of a game, only to be damaged by Jiro's new powers, prompting a retreat with a warning that full strength would be used next time. When the high council moves to execute Rottarace for betrayal, Hildegard follows orders without hesitation, engaging their former ally in combat. Even when Rottarace gains an advantage, Hildegard reveals a second head in dragon form to break free and subdue her.
Key relationships define Hildegard's role. They frequently team up with Fagino, often combining attacks with this fellow dragon. Their relationship with Rudolph is professional and rule-bound, following orders until the conflict escalates too far. The encounter with Rottarace is particularly significant, as Hildegard appears shocked by this act of betrayal but remains obedient to the council's decision.
Hildegard undergoes notable development toward the story's conclusion. After Rudolph's demise at the hands of the shadow wielders, Hildegard finally understands the strength of the human heart. Having previously cared little for the lives of others, this revelation leads them to accept the beliefs held by Rottarace and Noi. In the aftermath, Hildegard joins in nominating Noi as the new council chairman before departing into the skies.
In terms of abilities, Hildegard is regarded as a dragon possessing great dexterity, speed, and power. Their dragon form resembles a long-necked green creature similar to the legendary Loch Ness Monster, with sharp ridge-like wings, a long tail, and two horns. When releasing full energy in this form, the sky and surroundings turn green. Hildegard can create barriers marked by a large green dragon scale, fire powerful green energy beams from the mouth that can paralyze targets, and combine these attacks with Fagino for greater effect. The most unique ability is elongation, allowing the extension of limbs or heads to incredible lengths with enough strength to break through solid rock.