Licia Pleide is a main character in the series and the daughter of Hamand, the lord of Torbequista. She is introduced as the arranged fiancée of Ars Louvent, a match that was decided before Ars was born. She later becomes his wife. Licia excels in politics and diplomacy, possessing a natural talent for negotiation and interpersonal communication. She has a special ability to read the emotions of others simply by looking at their faces, a skill she developed from a young age while navigating the deceitful and manipulative environment of noble society. Growing up surrounded by nobles who constantly hid their true intentions, she came to despise the dishonesty and cruelty of the aristocratic world. Her deepest desire was to escape that environment by marrying a man of great strength and power. When she first met Ars, she initially had no interest in the match with the heir of a minor noble house. However, seeing Ars's genuine kindness and the sincere respect and affection the common people held for him changed her perspective. She realized that Ars possessed the beautiful, honest world she had been searching for. This realization transformed her, turning her from someone who resented her emotion-reading gift into someone who saw it as a blessing to be used for Ars's sake. She became fiercely loyal to him, vowing to destroy anyone who threatened the world he was building. Her high ambition stat, which Ars perceives through his appraisal skill, initially makes him wary of her, and she is similarly cautious around him when he seems indifferent during their first meeting. However, over time, they come to trust and love each other deeply. After a period of exchanging letters over several years, Licia is the one who directly proposes marriage to Ars, telling him she wants to be closest to him and witness the kind world he is creating. Ars reciprocates her feelings, and the two are married in a celebration with her father's blessing. In terms of notable abilities, Licia's greatest strengths are her political acumen, her diplomatic skills, and her intuitive ability to read the true emotions of anyone she meets. She is highly skilled at negotiation, using a technique of making the other party feel they are getting a bargain while securing the best outcome for her own side. She is a supporting character who plays a vital role in Ars's life and governance, acting as a trusted partner and a capable political ally. Her development moves from a cynical survivor of noble politics to a devoted wife and protector of Ars's ideals. She is protective of Ars and becomes stern and uncompromising toward anyone who opposes him.