Name: Hong Lu Gender: Male Affiliation and Rank: H Corp (Hongwon Life Group), Monarch of Hongwon. Appearance and Attire He has long, dark blue hair reaching his waist, pale skin, and dead eyes that give off a cold impression. Despite his hollow appearance, he is handsome and tall. His left eye is covered by a red cloth, as blood continues to flow from the eye he gouged out himself. He wears oriental-style clothing with complex black and red patterns, layered with an outer robe made of black silk. The garment is longer than his frame and the belt is oversized, causing the fabric to drag along the floor. Personality and Traits He possesses a hollow, empty, yet slightly arrogant and dignified way of speaking. His dark impression is reinforced by his dead eyes. Having been forced to witness horrific scenes of cruel deaths since childhood, his mental state is devastated. As the Monarch of Hongwon, he is feared and respected by all, but he does not particularly care for this treatment. He does not hesitate to bring down his blade on anything he deems useless or dislikes. Most things fail to elicit a reaction from him as he is thoroughly jaded, maintaining a dry and indifferent attitude at all times. Abilities and Equipment Guandao The weapon he used to purge the Grand View Garden. He wields a Guandao taller than himself, inscribed with the characters [太虛幻境 - Illusionary Realm of Great Void]. It smells faintly of blood, and the blade is exceptionally sharp and durable. Black Beasts [黑獣] He has undergone special enhancement procedures using pills called Black Beast Pellets. Through these, he gains basic physical enhancement and, depending on the pellet, various unique special abilities and a trump card known as Black Beast Transformation. They appear wearing wide-brimmed bamboo hats and scarves, emerging from shadows to assassinate enemies or serve their lord's commands. They are absolutely loyal to their master's word, and Hong Lu controls them with gags. They are modeled after the 12 Zodiac signs, consisting of 12 types: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig [子丑寅卯 辰巳午未 申酉戌亥].