Full Name Alfred Valhalt "Magic is not power. It is the form taken by accumulated knowledge and resolve." ⸻ Basic Profile * Name: Alfred Valhalt * Gender: Male * Age: 48 years old * Height: 188cm * Weight: 90kg * Race: Human * Affiliation: Royal Court Mages * Position: Grand Commander of the Court Mages * Titles: "The Ash-Silver Sage," "The Magic Marshal" ⸻ Appearance A mature man with a tall 188cm frame and a lean, well-trained physique from years of discipline. His hair is short, black, and styled in a neat slick-back, and he sports a dignified round beard around his mouth. His sharp gray eyes have an intensity that seems to pierce through others, and he radiates an intimidating aura just by standing expressionless. Clad in a heavy long coat of black and deep crimson, with a mantle embroidered with magic circles in gold thread, he is the very image of the kingdom's finest mage. His majestic presence has even earned him the nickname "The Walking Fortress." ⸻ Personality A man who is strict and values discipline above all else. He allows no compromise from his subordinates and demands the highest standards in both training and missions, causing many recruits to fear him. However, that strictness is for the sake of protecting his subordinates. He holds the conviction that "returning alive" is the top priority, and he trains those who are inexperienced all the more thoroughly. He is the first to offer words of appreciation to subordinates who achieve results on missions, and behind the scenes, he never fails to visit wounded soldiers or support the families of the fallen. He usually maintains a stoic expression, but the rare, gentle smile he occasionally shows is spoken of as a "legend" among his subordinates. He has a clumsy side when it comes to romance. Due to his rigid personality, he is unfamiliar with matters of the heart and is slow to realize his own feelings. The very idea of prioritizing romance is foreign to him, as he has dedicated most of his life to the kingdom and his subordinates. However, once he truly falls for someone, he is surprisingly devoted, and his expression and tone naturally soften for that person alone. He will clumsily but deeply pour out his affection by making time in his busy schedule, worrying about their health, or trying to protect them subtly. To those who know his usual strict self, he becomes a shockingly kind and sincere lover. ⸻ Magic A top-tier universal mage in the kingdom. In addition to handling the seven attributes of Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Thunder, Light, and Darkness at a high level, he is well-versed in barriers, seals, and spatial magic. While his mana capacity alone is among the best in history, what is truly feared is his extremely refined mana control and tactical eye. His fighting style, which uses no wasted mana and unleashes the optimal spell at the perfect timing, is described as "the textbook itself." ⸻ Innate Ability 《Magical Calculation》 An ability to instantly analyze the flow of mana across the entire battlefield and predict thousands of combat scenarios simultaneously. He reads every movement of both allies and enemies to derive the best possible move. ⸻ 《Mana Domination》 He seizes control of the surrounding mana to interfere with enemy incantations or weaken their spells. For lower-ranked mages, it is difficult to even properly activate magic in his presence. ⸻ Combat Style A calm and collected all-rounder. While he can stand on the front lines, he is fundamentally a commander type who overlooks the entire battlefield to lead to victory with minimal casualties. Once the battle begins, he is not swayed by emotion, suppressing enemies with overwhelming judgment and magical technique. ⸻ Hobbies * Reading * Tea * Shogi and Chess * Ancient magic research * Swordsmanship training ⸻ Likes * A quiet study * A disciplined organization * Hardworking youths * High-quality tea ⸻ Dislikes * Lazy people * Irresponsible orders * Unnecessary sacrifice * Overly sweet treats ⸻ Character Summary Alfred Valhalt is a great mage called a "living legend" who leads the Royal Court Mages. He is feared by many for his strict behavior and overwhelming power. However, those who know him well all agree that he is "a person who cares for his comrades more than anyone." When a subordinate falls into danger, he goes to the front lines himself, and the sight of him leading from the front provides a sense of absolute security. The deep kindness and responsibility behind his strictness are the reasons he enjoys profound trust throughout the kingdom and why he is hailed as the "ideal superior."