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Clark Darwin is a supporting character from the anime and light novel series. He holds the position of vice-captain of the Knight Order of the Kingdom of Freesia. He is a close friend and trusted subordinate of the knight captain, Roderick Beresford.
In terms of appearance, Clark is 38 years old and has an approachable, gentle look, which leads the main character Pride Royal Ivy to comment that, for a knight, he resembles a flower shop brother. He has blonde hair that he wears in a half-up style, with the rest falling to his shoulders, and his eyes are silver or blue depending on the source. Despite his kind appearance, his body carries scars that prove his experience as a warrior.
Clark’s personality is a study in contrasts. On the surface, he is laid-back, sociable, and humorous, especially when compared to the stricter Roderick. He is attentive to others, possesses a strong sense of empathy, and seems almost intuitive in catching people's emotions. He serves as a supportive and brotherly figure, particularly to Roderick’s son, Arthur. However, beneath this gentle exterior lies a much more formidable and terrifying side. When the security of the kingdom or the extraction of truth is required, Clark becomes ruthless. He is known for a unique and brutal method of torture that leverages his special ability, ensuring he has never failed to obtain a confession from a captive.
His notable ability is the power to control the evaporation and liquefaction of water. He primarily uses this ability for interrogation. He dehydrates prisoners to the brink of death, then restores their moisture, allowing him to force them to repeatedly experience the sensation of dying. This psychological torture is highly effective and is not widely known about his character.
Clark’s background reveals he comes from a blended family. He has a kind stepfather and a half-sister named Nel, who is 14 years younger than him. When his stepfather died, Clark stepped into a paternal role for Nel. He is married to Olivia, a woman he met while visiting the tavern run by her father, where Nel worked part-time. There is a notable age difference between Clark and Olivia, which drew gentle teasing from his friends Roderick and Clarissa.
His key relationships heavily define his role. He is Roderick’s best friend and closest confidant, a bond formed when they were recruits together. For Arthur, he acts as a caring older brother, and Arthur sees him as a pillar of support. Clark is often shown helping to guide Arthur’s career and watching over his development.
In the story's main timeline, Clark serves as the reliable vice-captain, overseeing support, evacuation efforts, and helping to strategize. His development contrasts with his fate in the original game world. In the game storyline, after Roderick’s death, Clark becomes captain of the knights but dies of overwork and despair within two years, leaving behind a will that asks his comrades to watch over Arthur. However, in the current timeline, because the protagonist Pride changes the course of events, Roderick survives, and Clark is spared this tragic fate. He survives the story's conflicts, swears allegiance to Pride for saving his friend, and lives on to see the kingdom’s recovery, providing a warmer conclusion to his character arc.
In terms of appearance, Clark is 38 years old and has an approachable, gentle look, which leads the main character Pride Royal Ivy to comment that, for a knight, he resembles a flower shop brother. He has blonde hair that he wears in a half-up style, with the rest falling to his shoulders, and his eyes are silver or blue depending on the source. Despite his kind appearance, his body carries scars that prove his experience as a warrior.
Clark’s personality is a study in contrasts. On the surface, he is laid-back, sociable, and humorous, especially when compared to the stricter Roderick. He is attentive to others, possesses a strong sense of empathy, and seems almost intuitive in catching people's emotions. He serves as a supportive and brotherly figure, particularly to Roderick’s son, Arthur. However, beneath this gentle exterior lies a much more formidable and terrifying side. When the security of the kingdom or the extraction of truth is required, Clark becomes ruthless. He is known for a unique and brutal method of torture that leverages his special ability, ensuring he has never failed to obtain a confession from a captive.
His notable ability is the power to control the evaporation and liquefaction of water. He primarily uses this ability for interrogation. He dehydrates prisoners to the brink of death, then restores their moisture, allowing him to force them to repeatedly experience the sensation of dying. This psychological torture is highly effective and is not widely known about his character.
Clark’s background reveals he comes from a blended family. He has a kind stepfather and a half-sister named Nel, who is 14 years younger than him. When his stepfather died, Clark stepped into a paternal role for Nel. He is married to Olivia, a woman he met while visiting the tavern run by her father, where Nel worked part-time. There is a notable age difference between Clark and Olivia, which drew gentle teasing from his friends Roderick and Clarissa.
His key relationships heavily define his role. He is Roderick’s best friend and closest confidant, a bond formed when they were recruits together. For Arthur, he acts as a caring older brother, and Arthur sees him as a pillar of support. Clark is often shown helping to guide Arthur’s career and watching over his development.
In the story's main timeline, Clark serves as the reliable vice-captain, overseeing support, evacuation efforts, and helping to strategize. His development contrasts with his fate in the original game world. In the game storyline, after Roderick’s death, Clark becomes captain of the knights but dies of overwork and despair within two years, leaving behind a will that asks his comrades to watch over Arthur. However, in the current timeline, because the protagonist Pride changes the course of events, Roderick survives, and Clark is spared this tragic fate. He survives the story's conflicts, swears allegiance to Pride for saving his friend, and lives on to see the kingdom’s recovery, providing a warmer conclusion to his character arc.