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Willem Kmetsch stands as the last known human survivor, an Emnetwiht, in a world where humanity neared extinction over five centuries ago. Raised in an orphanage by his guardian Nils Didek Foreigner, he later became its primary caretaker, earning the affectionate name "Pops" from the children, including Almaria Duffner. In his youth, he trained alongside Lillia Asplay and Souwong Kandel, aspiring to become a Regal Brave warrior. Despite mastering combat techniques, he attained only the rank of Quasi Brave, hindered by perceived battlefield limitations and Lillia's intervention. Nevertheless, he earned recognition as the strongest Quasi Brave and the title "Black Agate Swordmaster" for his expertise with ancient weapons called Carillons, later known as Dug Weapons, primarily wielding the mass-produced Percival.
During humanity's final battle against the Visitors, Willem defeated the earthly deity Ebon Candle but suffered severe curse backlash, resulting in petrification less than a year before humanity's extinction and the emergence of the seventeen Beasts. Petrified for roughly 526 years, he was discovered and revived by the Troll Nygglatho. Awakening to a world where other races inhabited floating islands to evade Beasts, he found himself the sole human survivor. Grappling with survivor's guilt, he accepted a role as military caretaker at a weapons storage facility, recommended by his friend Grick Graycrack. The facility housed Leprechauns—young girls who could wield Dug Weapons, deployed as expendable soldiers.
Drawing on his orphanage experience, Willem connected with the wary Leprechauns, preparing meals, giving massages, and engaging in activities that built trust, particularly with Chtholly Nota Seniorious and Nephren Ruq Insania. His bond with Chtholly deepened into a central romantic relationship. His past left permanent physical damage—"battle scars" including broken bones and compromised organs—that severely limited his ability to wield Venenum, a life force for combat enhancements. Using it risked fatal strain, confining his superhuman strength and speed (Nightingale Sweep) to brief bursts.
Accompanying Chtholly and Nephren on an excavation to his former hometown, an earthquake trapped them underground where they found the corpse of Elq Hrqstn. When Timere attacked their airship, Willem defended it despite his injuries, saving Nephren but leaving Chtholly exposed. Chtholly sacrificed herself by unleashing her full power to destroy nearly 800 Timere, resulting in her death.
Willem and Nephren were then drawn into Chanteur's dream world, created by the first Beast. There, Willem regained his past abilities and uncovered truths about the world's downfall, including humanity's transformation into Beasts. He encountered a disguised manifestation of Elq and discovered research exposing the Visitors' origins. After confronting his former comrade Navrutri, Willem used Navrutri's weapon to kill Almaria, who was possessed by Chanteur. This freed Elq's consciousness but caused Chanteur to split and possess both Willem and Nephren.
Escaping the dream, Willem began transforming into a Beast. To halt this, Nils placed a memory-sealing curse on him, containing the Beast at the cost of Willem's past identity. Amnesiac, he lived and worked at a hotel with Elq. Nephren later found him but chose not to restore his memories, departing with the sentient weapon Carmine Lake.
When Beasts attacked the island, Willem's memories resurfaced. He destroyed the weapons of the organization Elpis for exploiting the Leprechauns, losing control of his Beast form. This led to a battle against Rhantolk, Ithea, Tiat, and Lakhesh, ending in his death. He activated a hex to ensure permanent death, and his body was transported to the second island.
After death, Willem encountered Nils, who offered to transform him into a Visitor and leave the planet. Willem declined, choosing to remain with his Beast. An ambiguous conclusion suggests a possible resurrection and reunion with Ryehl, potentially a reincarnation of Chtholly.
Shaped by his orphanage background and wartime trauma, Willem exhibited a protective, duty-driven personality burdened by deep survivor's guilt. He initially sought death before finding purpose caring for the Leprechauns. His interactions featured deadpan humor, though he disliked mischaracterization about inappropriate interests due to his caretaker role. He consistently demonstrated strategic thinking and loyalty, prioritizing others' safety at great personal cost.
During humanity's final battle against the Visitors, Willem defeated the earthly deity Ebon Candle but suffered severe curse backlash, resulting in petrification less than a year before humanity's extinction and the emergence of the seventeen Beasts. Petrified for roughly 526 years, he was discovered and revived by the Troll Nygglatho. Awakening to a world where other races inhabited floating islands to evade Beasts, he found himself the sole human survivor. Grappling with survivor's guilt, he accepted a role as military caretaker at a weapons storage facility, recommended by his friend Grick Graycrack. The facility housed Leprechauns—young girls who could wield Dug Weapons, deployed as expendable soldiers.
Drawing on his orphanage experience, Willem connected with the wary Leprechauns, preparing meals, giving massages, and engaging in activities that built trust, particularly with Chtholly Nota Seniorious and Nephren Ruq Insania. His bond with Chtholly deepened into a central romantic relationship. His past left permanent physical damage—"battle scars" including broken bones and compromised organs—that severely limited his ability to wield Venenum, a life force for combat enhancements. Using it risked fatal strain, confining his superhuman strength and speed (Nightingale Sweep) to brief bursts.
Accompanying Chtholly and Nephren on an excavation to his former hometown, an earthquake trapped them underground where they found the corpse of Elq Hrqstn. When Timere attacked their airship, Willem defended it despite his injuries, saving Nephren but leaving Chtholly exposed. Chtholly sacrificed herself by unleashing her full power to destroy nearly 800 Timere, resulting in her death.
Willem and Nephren were then drawn into Chanteur's dream world, created by the first Beast. There, Willem regained his past abilities and uncovered truths about the world's downfall, including humanity's transformation into Beasts. He encountered a disguised manifestation of Elq and discovered research exposing the Visitors' origins. After confronting his former comrade Navrutri, Willem used Navrutri's weapon to kill Almaria, who was possessed by Chanteur. This freed Elq's consciousness but caused Chanteur to split and possess both Willem and Nephren.
Escaping the dream, Willem began transforming into a Beast. To halt this, Nils placed a memory-sealing curse on him, containing the Beast at the cost of Willem's past identity. Amnesiac, he lived and worked at a hotel with Elq. Nephren later found him but chose not to restore his memories, departing with the sentient weapon Carmine Lake.
When Beasts attacked the island, Willem's memories resurfaced. He destroyed the weapons of the organization Elpis for exploiting the Leprechauns, losing control of his Beast form. This led to a battle against Rhantolk, Ithea, Tiat, and Lakhesh, ending in his death. He activated a hex to ensure permanent death, and his body was transported to the second island.
After death, Willem encountered Nils, who offered to transform him into a Visitor and leave the planet. Willem declined, choosing to remain with his Beast. An ambiguous conclusion suggests a possible resurrection and reunion with Ryehl, potentially a reincarnation of Chtholly.
Shaped by his orphanage background and wartime trauma, Willem exhibited a protective, duty-driven personality burdened by deep survivor's guilt. He initially sought death before finding purpose caring for the Leprechauns. His interactions featured deadpan humor, though he disliked mischaracterization about inappropriate interests due to his caretaker role. He consistently demonstrated strategic thinking and loyalty, prioritizing others' safety at great personal cost.