Alfred Emerle holds the rank of King’s Sword, the highest honor bestowed by the Beltrum Kingdom upon its most formidable and loyal knight. As the second son of Earl Emal, he ascends to lead the royal guard after supplanting the disgraced Charles Arbor. His unmatched combat strength, forged through rigorous, non-magical conditioning, enables him to harness the national treasure “Flash Judgment,” a blade whose radiant slashes can turn the tide of war in an instant. Renowned for his stoicism and unyielding devotion to the crown, Alfred places duty above personal conscience, executing royal commands without hesitation—even in morally gray scenarios. This loyalty fractures when tasked with safeguarding Princess Christina Beltrum’s flight from the capital. Torn between retrieving her or securing her escape to Rodania, his indecision manifests in faltering clashes against her allies, including the enigmatic Rio. He confronts Rio twice: first during Celia Claire’s abduction, where he concedes to Rio’s overwhelming prowess, withdrawing his forces to duel alone yet failing to prevail. Later, near Galarc’s border, he suffers a crushing defeat alongside Rui Shigekura, becoming a prisoner of war. In captivity, he divulges pivotal secrets about the Orgueille family’s political downfall, signaling pragmatic cooperation despite his pride. His relationships mirror his principles. A formal, detached rapport with Princess Christina contrasts with Charles Arbor’s simmering envy over his competence. He shares an unshakable trust with his sister Vanessa Emerle, delegating critical command to her mid-conflict. Post-defeat, he openly respects Rio’s skill and acknowledges dignified treatment during imprisonment, revealing a capacity for humility. Alfred’s appearance embodies a rugged warrior’s image—muscular frame, windswept hair, and a shadowed jaw. Bound by knightly codes, his rigid adherence to duty renders him a reluctant enabler of the Arbor family’s corrupt coup, his honor calcified into a flaw. Only after capture does introspection begin to unravel the cost of his unbending fealty.