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Mikhail Renfred, a half-Russian, half-English sorcerer, stands at 180 centimeters with a lean build of 75 kilograms. His black hair, pulled into a ponytail, frames a face marked by a prominent scar across his left eye—a testament to his violent clash with Cartaphilus, which also cost him his left arm. He refuses prosthetics or healing, wearing these wounds as stark reminders of past failures. Renfred’s sharp, tailored appearance often features a crisp two-button white suit, embodying disciplined control.

Born in England, he nurses a deep-seated distrust of mages and supernatural forces, shaped by years of servitude under Cartaphilus that left him physically shattered and emotionally scarred. This history drives his relentless mission to shield others from similar fates, particularly Chise Hatori, whose well-being he monitors with vigilant precision.

Stern yet compassionate, Renfred’s volatile temper sparks frequent clashes with Elias Ainsworth over conflicting magical philosophies, though necessity sometimes forges uneasy alliances between them. His bond with Alice Swayne, the apprentice he rescued from a cursed tome, reveals a fiercely protective mentor who champions her autonomy while guiding her growth.

A master of teleportation magic between fixed points, Renfred’s expertise stems from rigorous training at the College alongside peers like Adolf Stroud. Pragmatic and strategic, he prioritizes efficiency over idealism, intervening decisively in conflicts like the Ulthar Arc and Dragon in London Arc to thwart Cartaphilus’s schemes. During the Black Dog Arc, his tactical prowess shines in high-stakes battles, while the College Arc sees him scrutinizing Elias’s methods to safeguard students.

Decades of camaraderie and conflict color his ties to figures like Adolf, while violent encounters with Joseph fuel lasting animosity. Behind his abrasive demeanor lies a loyalty to those he cherishes, occasionally unmasking vulnerability—especially under alcohol’s influence. Once a solitary figure hardened by trauma, Renfred evolves into a reluctant ally, his moral compass guided by a resolve to spare others his pain, balancing harsh pragmatism with guarded compassion.