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Description
Dégel de Aquário is the Gold Saint of the Aquarius Temple in the 18th century, serving as the predecessor to the more widely known Camus. He is a central figure in the narrative of the Holy War against Hades, distinguished not only by his combat prowess but significantly by his unparalleled intellect.
Born on February 5th in France, Dégel stands 1.84 meters tall and weighs 76 kilograms. As a child, he was sent to the icy region of Bluegraad in Siberia to undergo his training to become a Saint. His master was Krest, a former Aquarius Gold Saint who had lived for over five hundred years and survived a previous Holy War. During this time in Bluegraad, Dégel also studied under the ruler Garcia, learning to read the stars and acquiring vast knowledge from the region's famous library. It was there he formed deep childhood friendships with Unity and his sister Serafina, sharing a promise with Unity to one day connect Bluegraad to the rest of the world.
In terms of personality, Dégel is the embodiment of calm and courtesy. He is renowned as the brightest mind in the Sanctuary, possessing an intellect so vast that he is the only person besides the Grand Master capable of interpreting the stars to foresee the future. This studious nature is reflected in his habits; he maintains his own personal library and is often seen wearing reading glasses, a unique trait among the Gold Saints. His demeanor is consistently composed, a "deep sangfroid" that allows him to remain reading calmly even as other warriors prepare for a massive assault on Hades's fortress. He is cautious and thoughtful, preferring a controlled and defensive-oriented fighting style that emphasizes observation and strategy over reckless offense.
Dégel's motivations and role in the story are deeply rooted in his loyalty to Athena and his strategic value to the Sanctuary. He serves as a key advisor, using his wisdom to counsel fellow Saints and explain complex tactical situations. For instance, he reminds the impulsive Dohko of Libra that Hades's barrier is the most dangerous of all, as it weakens any Saint who is not a Gold or God, a crucial factor in their battle plans. He is also perceptive, quickly deducing that Hakurei of the Altar was secretly acting as the Grand Master in Sage's stead. Sasha, the reincarnation of Athena, entrusts him with a critical mission to return to Bluegraad to confront a threat involving Poseidon, recognizing his unique familiarity with that frozen land and his ability to read the cosmos.
Key relationships define much of his character arc. His bond with Kardia of Scorpio is a strong and trusted friendship between two Gold Saints, a partnership that takes them on dangerous missions and is noted for their mutual respect despite Kardia's hot-headed nature. The most profound influence on him is his master, Krest. Dégel's mission to France is initially a search for his missing master, leading to the heartbreaking discovery that Krest has aligned himself with the immortal sorceress Garnet, having grown disillusioned with the endless cycle of war and mortality. This confrontation forces Dégel to face a corrupted version of the man who trained him. His childhood companions, Serafina and Unity, also remain in his heart; he recalls Serafina as a "ray of sunshine" that illuminated Bluegraad, and his promise to Unity is a lasting personal goal.
Throughout the story, Dégel undergoes significant development that tests his intellectual and emotional limits. His journey takes him from the strategic war room of the Sanctuary to the gothic, treacherous mansion of Garnet in France, and finally to the sunken ruins of Atlantis. In France, he infiltrates a masquerade ball to investigate his master's disappearance, demonstrating his ability to blend into high society while using his powers with surgical precision. The climax of his development occurs during his mission to Atlantis. There, to prevent the sea god Poseidon from fully awakening and joining the destructive fray of the Holy War, Dégel makes the ultimate sacrifice. Using his mastery of ice, he manages to freeze and contain all of Poseidon's unruly power, a feat that requires him to give his own life to protect the world from another divine catastrophe.
As a warrior, Dégel's abilities are legendary and place him among the most powerful Gold Saints of his generation. He has achieved the pinnacle of his element, Absolute Zero, a temperature of minus 273.15 degrees Celsius at which all atomic movement ceases. His techniques include the classic Diamond Dust, a freezing blast of ice crystals, and the Freezing Coffin, a prison of ice said to be unbreakable even by multiple Gold Saints. He can immobilize opponents with the Kalisto (Ice Ring) technique and unleash his ultimate attack, the Aurora Execution, a devastating beam of cold that channels his cosmos to its fullest extent. His strategic mind is his greatest weapon, allowing him to create reflective ice mirrors to outsmart illusionists or use the humidity in a room to bend attacks. While he can fight dynamically, his true strength lies in his controlled, precise, and overwhelmingly powerful freezing attacks, proving that his title as the most intelligent Saint is as formidable as any physical blow.
Born on February 5th in France, Dégel stands 1.84 meters tall and weighs 76 kilograms. As a child, he was sent to the icy region of Bluegraad in Siberia to undergo his training to become a Saint. His master was Krest, a former Aquarius Gold Saint who had lived for over five hundred years and survived a previous Holy War. During this time in Bluegraad, Dégel also studied under the ruler Garcia, learning to read the stars and acquiring vast knowledge from the region's famous library. It was there he formed deep childhood friendships with Unity and his sister Serafina, sharing a promise with Unity to one day connect Bluegraad to the rest of the world.
In terms of personality, Dégel is the embodiment of calm and courtesy. He is renowned as the brightest mind in the Sanctuary, possessing an intellect so vast that he is the only person besides the Grand Master capable of interpreting the stars to foresee the future. This studious nature is reflected in his habits; he maintains his own personal library and is often seen wearing reading glasses, a unique trait among the Gold Saints. His demeanor is consistently composed, a "deep sangfroid" that allows him to remain reading calmly even as other warriors prepare for a massive assault on Hades's fortress. He is cautious and thoughtful, preferring a controlled and defensive-oriented fighting style that emphasizes observation and strategy over reckless offense.
Dégel's motivations and role in the story are deeply rooted in his loyalty to Athena and his strategic value to the Sanctuary. He serves as a key advisor, using his wisdom to counsel fellow Saints and explain complex tactical situations. For instance, he reminds the impulsive Dohko of Libra that Hades's barrier is the most dangerous of all, as it weakens any Saint who is not a Gold or God, a crucial factor in their battle plans. He is also perceptive, quickly deducing that Hakurei of the Altar was secretly acting as the Grand Master in Sage's stead. Sasha, the reincarnation of Athena, entrusts him with a critical mission to return to Bluegraad to confront a threat involving Poseidon, recognizing his unique familiarity with that frozen land and his ability to read the cosmos.
Key relationships define much of his character arc. His bond with Kardia of Scorpio is a strong and trusted friendship between two Gold Saints, a partnership that takes them on dangerous missions and is noted for their mutual respect despite Kardia's hot-headed nature. The most profound influence on him is his master, Krest. Dégel's mission to France is initially a search for his missing master, leading to the heartbreaking discovery that Krest has aligned himself with the immortal sorceress Garnet, having grown disillusioned with the endless cycle of war and mortality. This confrontation forces Dégel to face a corrupted version of the man who trained him. His childhood companions, Serafina and Unity, also remain in his heart; he recalls Serafina as a "ray of sunshine" that illuminated Bluegraad, and his promise to Unity is a lasting personal goal.
Throughout the story, Dégel undergoes significant development that tests his intellectual and emotional limits. His journey takes him from the strategic war room of the Sanctuary to the gothic, treacherous mansion of Garnet in France, and finally to the sunken ruins of Atlantis. In France, he infiltrates a masquerade ball to investigate his master's disappearance, demonstrating his ability to blend into high society while using his powers with surgical precision. The climax of his development occurs during his mission to Atlantis. There, to prevent the sea god Poseidon from fully awakening and joining the destructive fray of the Holy War, Dégel makes the ultimate sacrifice. Using his mastery of ice, he manages to freeze and contain all of Poseidon's unruly power, a feat that requires him to give his own life to protect the world from another divine catastrophe.
As a warrior, Dégel's abilities are legendary and place him among the most powerful Gold Saints of his generation. He has achieved the pinnacle of his element, Absolute Zero, a temperature of minus 273.15 degrees Celsius at which all atomic movement ceases. His techniques include the classic Diamond Dust, a freezing blast of ice crystals, and the Freezing Coffin, a prison of ice said to be unbreakable even by multiple Gold Saints. He can immobilize opponents with the Kalisto (Ice Ring) technique and unleash his ultimate attack, the Aurora Execution, a devastating beam of cold that channels his cosmos to its fullest extent. His strategic mind is his greatest weapon, allowing him to create reflective ice mirrors to outsmart illusionists or use the humidity in a room to bend attacks. While he can fight dynamically, his true strength lies in his controlled, precise, and overwhelmingly powerful freezing attacks, proving that his title as the most intelligent Saint is as formidable as any physical blow.