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Freida, granddaughter of Ehrenfest Merchant's Guild Master Gustav, suffers from the Devouring. This rare, life-threatening illness causes high fevers and stunted growth, initially making her appear much younger than her true age. She has brown eyes, a peaceful smile, and distinctive fluffy rose hair. Her condition necessitates a submission contract secured by Gustav with the gentle noble Lord Henrik. This provides a magic bracelet that drains her excess mana until she turns 15, requiring regular visits to Henrik's mansion. Upon coming of age, she is slated to become Henrik's mistress and plans to open a store in the Noble's Quarter while continuing her merchant work.
Despite her delicate appearance, Freida possesses a mature, dignified demeanor honed by etiquette training for noble society, coupled with intensely ambitious and profit-driven merchant instincts. She exhibits shrewd business acumen, spotting overlooked opportunities and aggressively pursuing financial gain, especially in negotiations. This duality results in a forceful, sometimes pushy approach regarding money, contrasting her outwardly demure presentation. Her hobbies include counting, saving, and admiring money with an enthusiasm rivaling Myne's passion for books.
Freida first meets Myne while commissioning a hair ornament inspired by one worn by Myne's sister, Tuuli. Discovering Myne also has the Devouring, Freida actively seeks mutual support, viewing Myne as her first and best friend. When Myne collapses, Freida provides a broken magic tool to save her life and explains her own contractual survival strategy. Freida is confused by Myne's refusal of a similar contract, unable to comprehend choosing family over survival. During Myne's recovery, they spend time together at Freida's home, making sweets. Freida negotiates exclusive rights to sell pound cakes for one year. After her baptism, Freida begins an apprenticeship at the Merchant's Guild.
Later, Freida deduces Myne's transformation into Rozemyne, the archduke's adopted daughter. She leverages this knowledge to establish a business partnership, co-investing in and managing an Italian restaurant in the Noble's Quarter. Her proactive nature is evident when she immediately requests the recipe for the restaurant's fluffy bread after tasting it.
Freida is one of only three named characters with the Devouring, alongside Myne and Dirk. She often repeats her grandfather Gustav's phrases verbatim, particularly during recruitment. Observers like Lutz note parallels between Freida and Myne, describing both as outwardly cute but internally unconventional, single-mindedly devoted to their passions, and bonded by their shared illness. Despite Freida's genuine affection for Myne, their friendship remains unreciprocated, as shown by Myne's final blessing not reaching her.
Despite her delicate appearance, Freida possesses a mature, dignified demeanor honed by etiquette training for noble society, coupled with intensely ambitious and profit-driven merchant instincts. She exhibits shrewd business acumen, spotting overlooked opportunities and aggressively pursuing financial gain, especially in negotiations. This duality results in a forceful, sometimes pushy approach regarding money, contrasting her outwardly demure presentation. Her hobbies include counting, saving, and admiring money with an enthusiasm rivaling Myne's passion for books.
Freida first meets Myne while commissioning a hair ornament inspired by one worn by Myne's sister, Tuuli. Discovering Myne also has the Devouring, Freida actively seeks mutual support, viewing Myne as her first and best friend. When Myne collapses, Freida provides a broken magic tool to save her life and explains her own contractual survival strategy. Freida is confused by Myne's refusal of a similar contract, unable to comprehend choosing family over survival. During Myne's recovery, they spend time together at Freida's home, making sweets. Freida negotiates exclusive rights to sell pound cakes for one year. After her baptism, Freida begins an apprenticeship at the Merchant's Guild.
Later, Freida deduces Myne's transformation into Rozemyne, the archduke's adopted daughter. She leverages this knowledge to establish a business partnership, co-investing in and managing an Italian restaurant in the Noble's Quarter. Her proactive nature is evident when she immediately requests the recipe for the restaurant's fluffy bread after tasting it.
Freida is one of only three named characters with the Devouring, alongside Myne and Dirk. She often repeats her grandfather Gustav's phrases verbatim, particularly during recruitment. Observers like Lutz note parallels between Freida and Myne, describing both as outwardly cute but internally unconventional, single-mindedly devoted to their passions, and bonded by their shared illness. Despite Freida's genuine affection for Myne, their friendship remains unreciprocated, as shown by Myne's final blessing not reaching her.