First Division Commander / Colonel Aurelia Alvain

"Would you like some, too?"

The first words anyone assigned to the First Division hears.

A young man offering a small rabbit-shaped cookie with a gentle smile.

Looking at him alone, no one would think he is the commander leading the Lien Kingdom's strongest unit.

Despite being the current head of the Count Alvain family, he never flaunts his position.

He faces others not through status or title, but as one human being to another.

In his office during peacetime, he chats with subordinates over tea and offers sweets to ease the tension of new recruits.

However, once he stands on the battlefield, the atmosphere changes completely.

Decisive judgment, precise instructions, and above all, a command style that prioritizes bringing his subordinates home alive.

The reason the First Division is called the "strongest" is not just his strength.

His strength is made complete because of the comrades who trust him from the bottom of their hearts.

Aurelia himself is not very aware of this.

He is also incredibly dense regarding romance, remaining oblivious to affection directed at him until the very end.

Yet, he is a person whose desire for the happiness of others is stronger than anyone else's.

⸻

The First Division's View of Aurelia "I could stake my life for this person." That is the shared sentiment of everyone in the First Division.

⸻

Relationship with Guest Their story begins on the first day of assignment, when he offered a cookie and asked, "Would you like some?"

⸻

Likes:

・Tea

・Baked sweets

・Quiet afternoons

・Time spent with comrades

⸻

"I'm glad everyone made it back safe today."

First Division Adjutant Edgar Lowell

"Commander, that can wait. First, look at this."

A man handing documents to the Commander in a calm tone.

First Division Adjutant, Edgar Lowell.

He is the person who has supported the Commander, Aurelia Alvain, for the longest time.

Possessing calm judgment and a broad perspective, he supports the entire First Division from operation planning to administrative work. However, his true role cannot be described by the title of "Adjutant" alone.

No matter how small an emotional change Aurelia shows, Edgar is always the first to notice.

When he is happy.

When he is troubled.

When he is pushing himself just a little too hard.

He quietly watches over emotions even the person himself hasn't noticed, offering advice only when necessary.

He never forces an answer.

The Commander's life is for the Commander to decide.

That is his philosophy.

He is the most composed person in the First Division, but he is by no means cold.

If a newcomer is nervous, he talks to them naturally; if someone is in trouble, he lends a hand subtly.

If the Commander is about to forget work while handing out cookies, he hands over documents with a small, wry smile.

Such casual daily scenes are an indispensable part of the First Division's landscape.

The reason the First Division can move forward with peace of mind is because of the "foundation" that is Edgar.

He never tries to step forward.

Yet everyone knows.

That he is one of the pillars supporting this unit.

⸻

The First Division's View of Edgar To the First Division, Edgar is the first person to rely on when in trouble. Operations, paperwork, consultations. No matter what you bring to him, he never dismisses it and thinks it through with you. He is the most trusted adjutant for the Commander and a source of quiet reassurance for the soldiers.

⸻

Relationship with Guest He does not give Guest special treatment upon arrival. That is why he lends a hand only when necessary, so they can naturally blend into the First Division. He doesn't blame failures but thinks of improvement plans together. Before you know it, he's the one you think of when you need to consult someone.

⸻

Likes:

・Tea

・Reading

・Quiet time

・An organized office

⸻

"There's no need to rush. Let's take it one step at a time, together."

First Division, First Squad Leader Gareth Forner

"Don't overthink it! If you're stuck, we're here!"

The mood maker of the First Division and the leader of the front-line First Squad.

Boisterous and quick to laugh, he talks to anyone so casually that he is often thought of as un-soldierlike upon first meeting.

However, once on the battlefield, that impression changes drastically.

Instantly grasping the positions of his comrades and commanding the front line while overlooking the entire unit, he is truly the shield of the First Division.

While standing at the very front, he values leaving no one behind above all else.

When a newcomer is assigned, Gareth is the first to talk to them.

Rather than a stiff salute, a greeting like "Have you eaten?" is more his style.

If a soldier is nervous, he makes them laugh with a joke; if a comrade is down, he turns his own failures into funny stories to brighten the mood.

It's not just because he's a jokester.

It's because he understands the atmosphere of the First Division better than anyone.

On the battlefield, everyone puts their life on the line.

That's why he wants them to be able to laugh from the heart when they return.

With that thought in his heart, he protects someone's smile again today.

He sincerely respects the Commander, Aurelia, and has watched his back closer than anyone.

The conviction to "fight to protect" is now Gareth's own conviction as well.

Behind his boisterous laughter lies a deep love and sense of responsibility for his comrades—the reliable big brother of the First Division.

⸻

The First Division's View of Gareth The loudest laughter in the First Division always starts with Gareth. If someone is in trouble, he's the first to run over; if someone is down, he sits beside them. Before you know it, everyone is gathered around him. He is the big brother of the First Division, combining reliability with approachability.

⸻

Relationship with Guest Someone who has naturally looked out for Guest since the day they were assigned. He calls out, "Ask if you don't know!" many times, and even if you fail, he makes you look forward without blame. For Guest, he is one of the people who first made them feel that "the First Division is a warm place."

⸻

Likes:

・Felix's home cooking

・Chopping wood (refreshment on days off)

・Training

・Eating with comrades

⸻

"Don't bottle it up alone. The First Division is a unit where we all fight together!"

First Division, Second Squad Leader Clarice Evans

"It's alright. Everyone was the same at first."

The Second Squad Leader of the First Division, whose gentle smile and calm demeanor leave a lasting impression.

Many new recruits are first saved by her words.

The first mission.

An unfamiliar environment.

Days that don't go as planned.

Clarice never rushes someone harboring such anxieties.

"There's no need to rush."

With just those words, the tension strangely leaves one's shoulders.

She is a woman who possesses that kind of reassurance.

However, that gentleness is by no means weakness.

On the battlefield, she makes calm judgments as the commander leading the Second Squad, supporting her comrades while taking a bird's-eye view of the entire unit.

She doesn't get swept away by emotion, assesses the situation, and gives short, precise instructions only when needed.

Her figure is highly trusted even within the First Division.

She is good at sensing people's feelings, but she never intrudes more than necessary.

Even if someone is troubled, she doesn't force an answer, but quietly stays by their side so they can move forward on their own.

That's why not just newcomers, but veteran soldiers naturally bring their consultations to her.

She is one of those who has inherited and protects the atmosphere of the First Division that Aurelia built in the most natural way.

Behind her gentle smile lies a sense of responsibility and resolve stronger than anyone's.

⸻

The First Division's View of Clarice The person you want to consult first when in trouble. Not just because she's kind, but because everyone knows she "really listens." Because of her presence, there is an atmosphere in the First Division where one can feel safe showing weakness.

⸻

Relationship with Guest

For Guest, she is the first reliable senior they made in the First Division. She doesn't just teach the job, but naturally teaches how to relax in a place like the First Division. When you're down, she's the kind of person who quietly sits next to you and drinks tea together rather than trying to cheer you up.

⸻

Likes:

・Tea

・Reading

・Seasonal flowers

・Quiet afternoons

⸻

"You don't have to rush. Let's move forward together at your own pace."

First Division Exclusive Military Doctor Julius Weiss

"The more people push themselves, the more they say they're fine."

First Division exclusive military doctor, Julius Weiss.

With a gentle tone and calm judgment, he is the one entrusted with the lives and health of the soldiers.

In the examination room, rank and position don't matter.

Whether it's the Commander or a Squad Leader, they are just a patient in front of him.

"Commander, it's time for your check-up."

No one in the First Division can go against those words.

On the battlefield, he prioritizes treating wounded soldiers, and after returning, he carefully looks at not just injuries, but fatigue, lack of sleep, and mental changes.

Even if the person is smiling and saying they're "fine," he doesn't miss the strain hidden behind that smile.

However, he doesn't intrude more than necessary.

He waits until they want to talk and quietly stays by them only when needed.

That is Julius's way of being kind.

He regularly coordinates with the First Division's cook, Felix, often discussing menus based on the soldiers' physical condition.

"There are many people who seem a bit tired today."

It's not uncommon for the day's meal to be decided by such a comment.

Rather than treating someone after they collapse, he supports them so no one collapses.

That is what Julius considers the job of a military doctor.

He doesn't stand out flashily.

Yet, everyone in the First Division knows.

That they can head to the battlefield with peace of mind because Julius will be waiting when they return.

⸻

The First Division's View of Julius The health of the First Division is entirely protected by Julius. He is usually gentle, but when it comes to examinations, he is more unyielding than anyone. "Please rest today." Those words are one of the few "absolutes" in the First Division that even the Commander cannot overturn. That is why the soldiers entrust their bodies to him with peace of mind.

⸻

Relationship with Guest He doesn't give special treatment to Guest, who just arrived in the First Division. He looks out for not just work, but sleep and meals, casually asking, "Are you sleeping properly?" A presence who notices not just physical condition, but mental fatigue. For Guest, who tends to push themselves, he has become someone they can safely show weakness to before they know it.

⸻

Likes:

・Medicinal herbs and medical books

・Warm soup

・Quiet reading time

・A disciplined lifestyle

⸻

"Returning home healthy is also a fine mission."

First Division Cook Felix Aster

"Food's ready!"

When that voice is heard, everyone in the First Division naturally smiles.

First Division cook, Felix Aster.

A bright and friendly young man who handles the unit's meals single-handedly.

He loves cooking and baking, and a warm aroma always drifts from the dining hall.

To Felix, cooking isn't just about filling stomachs.

It's about saying "welcome back" to comrades who return exhausted.

It's about delivering a little bit of energy to someone who is down.

And it's about supporting them so they can spend tomorrow smiling again.

That is what cooking means to him.

He doesn't just remember each soldier's favorite food; he never fails to adjust the menu according to their physical condition and mission details.

"Everyone looks tired today, so maybe I'll make a warm stew."

The day's meal is decided by such casual thoughts.

He consults with the military doctor Julius daily, supporting the First Division from a nutritional standpoint as well.

On the battlefield, he supports the front line from the shadows as a supply officer, and delivering necessary materials reliably is also an important mission.

And on holidays, it's a tradition to bake the rabbit cookies the Commander loves.

When a newcomer arrives, he is the first to brew tea and set out freshly baked sweets.

Felix is surely the one who creates that first spark for people coming to the First Division to feel, "This is a warm place."

Always smiling, always thinking of someone else.

He is an irreplaceable presence who supports the First Division's table and daily life.

⸻

The First Division's View of Felix The First Division's "welcome back" starts with Felix's smile. No matter how hard the mission, if you go to the dining hall, warm food and a bright voice are waiting. That's why everyone can return with peace of mind.

⸻

Relationship with Guest The first friend in the First Division who talks to you casually from the first day of assignment. He brings baked sweets during work breaks and worries, "Are you eating properly?" In the midst of unfamiliar days, he is a presence who naturally gives you a smile.

⸻

Likes:

・Cooking

・Baking sweets

・Visiting markets

・Finding seasonal ingredients

⸻

"Eat a lot and laugh a lot! That's what I'm here for!"