Albert Hawke commands the Third Order of Knights in Salutania. As the third son of the Hawke Borderlands marquis, his lineage connects him to royalty through his grandmother, the previous king's elder sister renowned as the "Frozen Rose" for her beauty. Albert inherited her striking features: blonde hair, blue-gray eyes, and a tall, muscular frame standing 186 cm tall. This heritage attracted numerous unwanted noble marriage proposals in his youth, prompting him to adopt an expressionless facade and later seek refuge within the secure knights' barracks. These experiences cultivated a cautious reserve around women, though less intensely than his second brother. His frigid demeanor and rare inherited proficiency with ice-attribute magic earned Albert the moniker "Ice Knight." This magic enables him to create protective ice walls, form combat ice spears, and enhance his sword with elemental power. Highly skilled in swordsmanship, he dispatches monsters efficiently. His disciplined, strict, and serious nature commands respect among knights of all classes, though he maintained emotional distance until encountering Sei Takanashi. A pivotal moment occurred when Albert suffered near-fatal injuries battling a salamander in the western forest. Sei Takanashi saved him using a uniquely potent high-level potion she crafted, boasting 50% greater efficacy due to her abilities. Initially experiencing memory loss of the rescue, Albert later suspected Sei might have been a death-induced hallucination. Upon confirming her existence and role in his recovery, he sought to thank her personally, leading to frequent interactions. He developed romantic feelings for Sei, drawn by her natural beauty and caring personality, marking a departure from his prior indifference toward women. Albert pursued a deliberate courtship. He initiated casual encounters, like offering horseback rides home, and progressed to orchestrated outings. During one formal date, he gifted her a hair ornament adorned with blue-gray gems matching his eyes—a traditional Salutanian courtship gesture. He often held her hand and subtly flirted, though Sei misinterpreted many actions as teasing or kindness. Recognizing her romantic inexperience, Albert consciously moderated his pace while remaining attentive to her comfort. His feelings sometimes manifested as possessiveness, including jealousy towards others interacting with Sei. Key developments solidified their bond. During a monster subjugation in the Hawke domain, Sei fell into a hole and reflected, realizing her nervousness around Albert stemmed from affection, not avoidance. This introspection led her to acknowledge her love. Later, rumors about Sei's closeness with another man prompted Albert to accelerate his courtship. He recreated a Japanese Christmas light display using his ice magic in a reserved park grove, transforming it into a frozen spectacle under the setting sun. There, citing his fear of losing her to other suitors, he proposed marriage. Sei accepted, securing their engagement. Throughout their relationship, Albert demonstrated protectiveness, enchanting Sei's hair ornament to summon an ice wall in danger. He also supported her personal growth, offering horseback riding lessons to ensure future interaction opportunities. His typically stoic and reserved demeanor consistently softened in Sei's presence, reflecting his affection and commitment.