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Schicicoza, a mednoble of the Ehrenfest Knight's Order, was born to Gloria, second wife of Viscount Dahldolf. His mana capacity fell drastically below mednoble standards, fostering a deep-seated inferiority complex. This manifested as hostility toward those of lower status, especially commoners—a sentiment reinforced by his mother's own disdain. Facing insufficient mana for noble society, his father presented three paths: adoption by a laynoble, service as a family retainer, or entering the temple. Gloria chose the temple, leveraging her Lady Veronica faction connections to secure him privileged status under High Bishop Bezewanst.
His temple tenure coincided with the Sovereignty's civil war, during which his father's first wife died, elevating Gloria to first wife. Gloria later orchestrated his return home by addressing the family's post-purge mana shortage, enabling his enrollment at the Royal Academy for knight training.
Assigned with layknight Damuel to protect Myne during a trombe extermination, Schicicoza received explicit orders from the Head Priest that "not a single hair" on Myne was to be harmed. He instead used the assignment to bully both Myne and Damuel, driven by resentment toward Myne's commoner status and her blue shrine maiden appointment—a role he felt devalued his former position as a blue priest. His actions included pulling Myne's hair, kicking her stomach, and threatening to gouge her eyes with a wand-transformed knife. When Myne reached out fearfully toward the Head Priest, Schicicoza cut her hand. Her mana-rich blood triggered new trombe sprouts that ensnared her. While Damuel fought to free her, Schicicoza retreated to safety and failed to bless his weapon effectively in time. Afterward, he expressed no remorse, declaring self-defense unnecessary for "a mere commoner."
His defiant testimony before the Knight Commander and Head Priest escalated matters. He was reminded his orders came from them, that Myne's status bore the archduke's approval, and that his disobedience and insults constituted treason. Normally punishable by public execution endangering his family, Archduke Sylvester offered Viscount Dahldolf a discreet alternative: Schicicoza would be executed secretly, reported as an honorable duty-related death. In exchange, his parents signed a magic contract pledging never to interact with Myne and paid a substantial fine. Viscount Dahldolf agreed, compelling Gloria's compliance.
The name Schicicoza originates from a Japanese pun: "Shikikōza" spelled backward translates to "Small-Fry Knight" (雑魚騎士, zako kishi). The English localization initially shortened it to "Shikza," but reverted this change to preserve the original meaning and avoid unintended connotations.
Following his death, Gloria allied with Viscount Gerlach and Count Bindewald, conspiring against Myne for perceived injustices related to her son. These nobles attempted to capture Myne during Spring Prayer, with Count Bindewald expressing interest in purchasing her for her mana-related capabilities.
His temple tenure coincided with the Sovereignty's civil war, during which his father's first wife died, elevating Gloria to first wife. Gloria later orchestrated his return home by addressing the family's post-purge mana shortage, enabling his enrollment at the Royal Academy for knight training.
Assigned with layknight Damuel to protect Myne during a trombe extermination, Schicicoza received explicit orders from the Head Priest that "not a single hair" on Myne was to be harmed. He instead used the assignment to bully both Myne and Damuel, driven by resentment toward Myne's commoner status and her blue shrine maiden appointment—a role he felt devalued his former position as a blue priest. His actions included pulling Myne's hair, kicking her stomach, and threatening to gouge her eyes with a wand-transformed knife. When Myne reached out fearfully toward the Head Priest, Schicicoza cut her hand. Her mana-rich blood triggered new trombe sprouts that ensnared her. While Damuel fought to free her, Schicicoza retreated to safety and failed to bless his weapon effectively in time. Afterward, he expressed no remorse, declaring self-defense unnecessary for "a mere commoner."
His defiant testimony before the Knight Commander and Head Priest escalated matters. He was reminded his orders came from them, that Myne's status bore the archduke's approval, and that his disobedience and insults constituted treason. Normally punishable by public execution endangering his family, Archduke Sylvester offered Viscount Dahldolf a discreet alternative: Schicicoza would be executed secretly, reported as an honorable duty-related death. In exchange, his parents signed a magic contract pledging never to interact with Myne and paid a substantial fine. Viscount Dahldolf agreed, compelling Gloria's compliance.
The name Schicicoza originates from a Japanese pun: "Shikikōza" spelled backward translates to "Small-Fry Knight" (雑魚騎士, zako kishi). The English localization initially shortened it to "Shikza," but reverted this change to preserve the original meaning and avoid unintended connotations.
Following his death, Gloria allied with Viscount Gerlach and Count Bindewald, conspiring against Myne for perceived injustices related to her son. These nobles attempted to capture Myne during Spring Prayer, with Count Bindewald expressing interest in purchasing her for her mana-related capabilities.