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Reinhard van Astrea stands as a pillar of the Kingdom of Lugunica, holding the title of Sword Saint and serving in the Royal Guard. He later pledges his service as knight to Felt, a candidate in the Royal Selection. Towering at six feet, his appearance is marked by distinctive flaming red hair and striking blue eyes, with facial features echoing his mother, Louanna Astrea. He is typically seen wearing a black shirt, white trousers, and a double-breasted white coat emblazoned with the Astrea crest, the Dragon Sword Reid secured at his waist.
His past is steeped in familial tragedy and estrangement. When Reinhard was two, his mother Louanna succumbed to an incurable coma known as "Sleeping Beauty," a condition persisting unchanged. At age five, he inherited the Divine Protection of the Sword Saint. This transfer occurred during his grandmother Theresia van Astrea's battle against the White Whale, stripping her of the blessing and leading directly to her death. This event fractured the Astrea family: his grandfather Wilhelm blamed both Heinkel (Reinhard's father) for refusing the expedition and Reinhard himself for creating Theresia's vulnerability. Wilhelm subsequently abandoned the household. Shortly after gaining the blessing, Reinhard defeated Heinkel in a duel, worsening their strained relationship and prompting Heinkel's attempt to expel him from the family.
By age eight, Reinhard's immense power necessitated the "Reinhard Law," forbidding him from leaving Lugunica to prevent his presence from being misconstrued as an act of war by other nations. He was perceived as a living weapon of mass destruction, his mere presence enhancing security in any area. Throughout childhood, he endured neglect from the alcoholic Heinkel and resentment from Wilhelm. Reinhard internalized blame for Theresia's death, believing his childhood wish to become a hero like her triggered the blessing's transfer.
Reinhard embodies chivalry, respect, and justice, earning the epithet "Knight Among Knights." He adheres strictly to duty, employs lethal force only when necessary, and condemns suicidal tactics. Despite his power, he dislikes being viewed as dangerous or monstrous. He maintains composure even when facing scorn from allies like Felt and her camp, though he demonstrates sternness if their actions endanger others. His traumatic upbringing fostered emotional suppression; this detachment was evident when he executed Theresia's reanimated corpse during the Priestella incident, an act that reopened wounds with Wilhelm who perceived it as heartless. Reinhard's actions stemmed from a defense mechanism to avoid confronting his guilt.
Reinhard's capabilities are defined by Divine Protections—supernatural blessings granted by Od Laguna, the world's core. He can spontaneously acquire any existing or new blessing as the situation demands, rendering him nearly omniscient in decision-making. Key combat abilities include probability manipulation (guaranteed dodging of first and subsequent attacks, automatic landing of his strikes), instinctive reaction, analytical prediction, and reactive evolution to overcome weaknesses. The Sword Saint blessing grants mastery of all weapons and perception of an opponent's vulnerabilities. Additional powers encompass spatial manipulation, energy absorption nullifying magic, regeneration via spirits, immortality (resurrection possible while someone seeks help), conceptual manipulation with the Dragon Sword Reid, and aura projection inducing paralysis or fear. Physical feats include creating shockwaves, pseudo-flight, afterimage creation, and acrobatics. Despite these advantages, he remains vulnerable to unconventional tactics bypassing direct confrontation.
His past is steeped in familial tragedy and estrangement. When Reinhard was two, his mother Louanna succumbed to an incurable coma known as "Sleeping Beauty," a condition persisting unchanged. At age five, he inherited the Divine Protection of the Sword Saint. This transfer occurred during his grandmother Theresia van Astrea's battle against the White Whale, stripping her of the blessing and leading directly to her death. This event fractured the Astrea family: his grandfather Wilhelm blamed both Heinkel (Reinhard's father) for refusing the expedition and Reinhard himself for creating Theresia's vulnerability. Wilhelm subsequently abandoned the household. Shortly after gaining the blessing, Reinhard defeated Heinkel in a duel, worsening their strained relationship and prompting Heinkel's attempt to expel him from the family.
By age eight, Reinhard's immense power necessitated the "Reinhard Law," forbidding him from leaving Lugunica to prevent his presence from being misconstrued as an act of war by other nations. He was perceived as a living weapon of mass destruction, his mere presence enhancing security in any area. Throughout childhood, he endured neglect from the alcoholic Heinkel and resentment from Wilhelm. Reinhard internalized blame for Theresia's death, believing his childhood wish to become a hero like her triggered the blessing's transfer.
Reinhard embodies chivalry, respect, and justice, earning the epithet "Knight Among Knights." He adheres strictly to duty, employs lethal force only when necessary, and condemns suicidal tactics. Despite his power, he dislikes being viewed as dangerous or monstrous. He maintains composure even when facing scorn from allies like Felt and her camp, though he demonstrates sternness if their actions endanger others. His traumatic upbringing fostered emotional suppression; this detachment was evident when he executed Theresia's reanimated corpse during the Priestella incident, an act that reopened wounds with Wilhelm who perceived it as heartless. Reinhard's actions stemmed from a defense mechanism to avoid confronting his guilt.
Reinhard's capabilities are defined by Divine Protections—supernatural blessings granted by Od Laguna, the world's core. He can spontaneously acquire any existing or new blessing as the situation demands, rendering him nearly omniscient in decision-making. Key combat abilities include probability manipulation (guaranteed dodging of first and subsequent attacks, automatic landing of his strikes), instinctive reaction, analytical prediction, and reactive evolution to overcome weaknesses. The Sword Saint blessing grants mastery of all weapons and perception of an opponent's vulnerabilities. Additional powers encompass spatial manipulation, energy absorption nullifying magic, regeneration via spirits, immortality (resurrection possible while someone seeks help), conceptual manipulation with the Dragon Sword Reid, and aura projection inducing paralysis or fear. Physical feats include creating shockwaves, pseudo-flight, afterimage creation, and acrobatics. Despite these advantages, he remains vulnerable to unconventional tactics bypassing direct confrontation.