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Description
Hakurei de l'Altà is a Silver Saint and the elder of Jamir, the secluded Himalayan village known for its craftsmen who repair Cloths. He is the twin brother of Sage, the Pope of the Sanctuary and the Cancer Gold Saint during the Holy War against Hades. Despite having trained to wear the Cancer Gold Cloth himself, Hakurei chose to step aside and let his brother claim that rank, instead taking the Silver Cloth of the Altar. He also refused the position of Pope, preferring a life away from the central command of the Sanctuary.
Personality wise, Hakurei appears cheerful, carefree, and unassuming in daily life, perfectly content with his rank as a Silver Saint and the quiet life of a Jamir elder. However, this demeanor masks a deep sense of duty and a fierce side that emerges when his loved ones are threatened. He forms bonds easily and treats people of all ranks within the Sanctuary, from servants to the Grand Pope, as part of his extended family. A powerful driving force behind his actions is a deep-seated desire for vengeance against the Twin Gods, Thanatos and Hypnos, who slaughtered his fellow Saints from a previous generation.
Hakurei plays a crucial and multifaceted role in the story. Initially serving as the mentor to several Saints, including the future Pope Shion, Yuzuriha, and Tokusa, he provides guidance and a base of operations in Jamir. After the death of his brother Sage, Hakurei is called upon to impersonate the late Pope. He maintains this elaborate deception to preserve the morale of the Sanctuary's forces, secretly leading the war effort from behind the mask of his twin. His most significant act is leading a desperate assault on Hades' Castle to destroy the barrier that weakens Athena's Saints. During this assault, he confronts the God of Sleep, Hypnos.
His key relationships are central to his character. The bond with his twin brother Sage is profound, marked by mutual respect and Hakurei`s quiet sacrifice of power and glory. He is a demanding but caring master to his disciples, particularly Shion and Yuzuriha. His motivations are also heavily shaped by his past comrades, the ghosts of his fallen peers from the previous war.
Regarding development, Hakurei is already a mature and exceptionally powerful warrior when the story begins, having survived a previous Holy War. His arc focuses on the burden of legacy and the painful transition from a secluded elder to the acting Supreme Commander of the Sanctuary. He is forced to abandon his peaceful life to carry on his brother`s will and make the ultimate sacrifice to give the younger generation a chance to win the war.
Hakurei possesses abilities that far exceed his Silver Saint rank. He is a master of techniques that manipulate souls and spiritual energy. His signature move is the Sekishiki Tenryoha, a devastating technique that summons the spectral forms of fallen warriors, including his former comrades and his brother Sage, to attack his enemy. He also wields the Sword of Athena, a powerful relic capable of cutting through divine barriers. In his final battle, he demonstrates the ultimate technique of separating an immortal gods soul from its physical vessel, allowing Hypnos to be sealed away, though this act pushes his powers to their absolute limit and leaves him at deaths door.
Personality wise, Hakurei appears cheerful, carefree, and unassuming in daily life, perfectly content with his rank as a Silver Saint and the quiet life of a Jamir elder. However, this demeanor masks a deep sense of duty and a fierce side that emerges when his loved ones are threatened. He forms bonds easily and treats people of all ranks within the Sanctuary, from servants to the Grand Pope, as part of his extended family. A powerful driving force behind his actions is a deep-seated desire for vengeance against the Twin Gods, Thanatos and Hypnos, who slaughtered his fellow Saints from a previous generation.
Hakurei plays a crucial and multifaceted role in the story. Initially serving as the mentor to several Saints, including the future Pope Shion, Yuzuriha, and Tokusa, he provides guidance and a base of operations in Jamir. After the death of his brother Sage, Hakurei is called upon to impersonate the late Pope. He maintains this elaborate deception to preserve the morale of the Sanctuary's forces, secretly leading the war effort from behind the mask of his twin. His most significant act is leading a desperate assault on Hades' Castle to destroy the barrier that weakens Athena's Saints. During this assault, he confronts the God of Sleep, Hypnos.
His key relationships are central to his character. The bond with his twin brother Sage is profound, marked by mutual respect and Hakurei`s quiet sacrifice of power and glory. He is a demanding but caring master to his disciples, particularly Shion and Yuzuriha. His motivations are also heavily shaped by his past comrades, the ghosts of his fallen peers from the previous war.
Regarding development, Hakurei is already a mature and exceptionally powerful warrior when the story begins, having survived a previous Holy War. His arc focuses on the burden of legacy and the painful transition from a secluded elder to the acting Supreme Commander of the Sanctuary. He is forced to abandon his peaceful life to carry on his brother`s will and make the ultimate sacrifice to give the younger generation a chance to win the war.
Hakurei possesses abilities that far exceed his Silver Saint rank. He is a master of techniques that manipulate souls and spiritual energy. His signature move is the Sekishiki Tenryoha, a devastating technique that summons the spectral forms of fallen warriors, including his former comrades and his brother Sage, to attack his enemy. He also wields the Sword of Athena, a powerful relic capable of cutting through divine barriers. In his final battle, he demonstrates the ultimate technique of separating an immortal gods soul from its physical vessel, allowing Hypnos to be sealed away, though this act pushes his powers to their absolute limit and leaves him at deaths door.