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Lin Xiao Li, also known as Lin Shaolee, is a member of the secret organization Chronos who holds the title of Number X, the tenth of the elite Chronos Numbers. He assumed this position after his predecessor, Ash, was killed by the antagonist Creed Diskenth. Lin Xiao Li is a young man with long black hair typically tied in a low ponytail, and he has blue eyes. He stands 168 centimeters tall and weighs 57 kilograms.
In terms of background, before joining the Chronos Numbers, Lin Xiao Li idolized the former Number XIII, Train Heartnet, because of Train’s unique and efficient style of completing missions. This admiration played a significant role in shaping his motivations. He is a master of quick-change and disguise, a skill that earns him the nickname "The Magician." His weapon is called Seiren, a hagoromo, or feather mantle, lined with orihalcon wires. This allows it to block attacks or cut through metal with its edges.
Lin Xiao Li’s personality differs between the original manga and the anime adaptation. In the manga, he is portrayed as an innocent and earnest Number who admires Train and fights for world peace. He is strategic and resourceful, using his disguise abilities to manipulate events from behind the scenes. In the anime, his personality is darker and more materialistic. His admiration for Train is directed more toward Train’s power rather than his ideals. He has no hesitation in offending others, particularly the sweepers, and he accuses them of fighting without receiving anything in return. However, as the story progresses, his personality evolves. After a conversation with Train while helping townsfolk, he begins to show a more sympathetic side, eventually admitting that he himself might be one of the fools who fight for no reward.
Lin Xiao Li’s motivations are closely tied to his admiration for Train and his desire to support Chronos’s goals. In the manga, he wants to contribute to world peace. In the anime, his initial motivation appears more self-serving, centered on power and material gain, but his development reveals a growing capacity for selfless action.
His role in the story is significant in two major arcs. In the first, he disguises himself to convince Train to head to the hideout of the Apostles of the Stars, as Sephiria Arks, the leader of the Numbers, believes Train’s presence will be needed against Creed. In the second, during the Sweeper Alliance arc, Lin Xiao Li disguises himself as a character named Grin, the founder of the Sweeper Alliance. He uses this persona to gather sweepers and lead them to Clarken Island, intending to use them as a diversion so that the Chronos Numbers can launch a surprise attack on Creed’s headquarters. In the anime, he appears only during the Sweeper Alliance and takes on a more direct role: he summons the sweepers, grants them passage to the island, and attempts to persuade Train to rejoin Chronos.
Key relationships include his admiration for Train Heartnet, whom he sees as both an idol and a rival. He is loyal to Sephiria Arks, the Number I leader of Chronos, and follows her orders even when they involve deception. His relationship with Creed is antagonistic, as Creed killed his predecessor and is the primary threat he works to eliminate. He also interacts with the sweepers, initially dismissing them but later developing a measure of respect.
Notable abilities include his exceptional skill in disguise and quick-change, allowing him to impersonate others convincingly. He is also a proficient combatant, using his Seiren weapon to both defend and attack. His strategic mind is another key asset, as he designs complex plans that involve manipulating large groups of people to achieve Chronos’s objectives.
In terms of background, before joining the Chronos Numbers, Lin Xiao Li idolized the former Number XIII, Train Heartnet, because of Train’s unique and efficient style of completing missions. This admiration played a significant role in shaping his motivations. He is a master of quick-change and disguise, a skill that earns him the nickname "The Magician." His weapon is called Seiren, a hagoromo, or feather mantle, lined with orihalcon wires. This allows it to block attacks or cut through metal with its edges.
Lin Xiao Li’s personality differs between the original manga and the anime adaptation. In the manga, he is portrayed as an innocent and earnest Number who admires Train and fights for world peace. He is strategic and resourceful, using his disguise abilities to manipulate events from behind the scenes. In the anime, his personality is darker and more materialistic. His admiration for Train is directed more toward Train’s power rather than his ideals. He has no hesitation in offending others, particularly the sweepers, and he accuses them of fighting without receiving anything in return. However, as the story progresses, his personality evolves. After a conversation with Train while helping townsfolk, he begins to show a more sympathetic side, eventually admitting that he himself might be one of the fools who fight for no reward.
Lin Xiao Li’s motivations are closely tied to his admiration for Train and his desire to support Chronos’s goals. In the manga, he wants to contribute to world peace. In the anime, his initial motivation appears more self-serving, centered on power and material gain, but his development reveals a growing capacity for selfless action.
His role in the story is significant in two major arcs. In the first, he disguises himself to convince Train to head to the hideout of the Apostles of the Stars, as Sephiria Arks, the leader of the Numbers, believes Train’s presence will be needed against Creed. In the second, during the Sweeper Alliance arc, Lin Xiao Li disguises himself as a character named Grin, the founder of the Sweeper Alliance. He uses this persona to gather sweepers and lead them to Clarken Island, intending to use them as a diversion so that the Chronos Numbers can launch a surprise attack on Creed’s headquarters. In the anime, he appears only during the Sweeper Alliance and takes on a more direct role: he summons the sweepers, grants them passage to the island, and attempts to persuade Train to rejoin Chronos.
Key relationships include his admiration for Train Heartnet, whom he sees as both an idol and a rival. He is loyal to Sephiria Arks, the Number I leader of Chronos, and follows her orders even when they involve deception. His relationship with Creed is antagonistic, as Creed killed his predecessor and is the primary threat he works to eliminate. He also interacts with the sweepers, initially dismissing them but later developing a measure of respect.
Notable abilities include his exceptional skill in disguise and quick-change, allowing him to impersonate others convincingly. He is also a proficient combatant, using his Seiren weapon to both defend and attack. His strategic mind is another key asset, as he designs complex plans that involve manipulating large groups of people to achieve Chronos’s objectives.