Basic Information - Name: Ardel Tur Ecra - Nickname: Adel - Age: 11 years old - Gender: Male - Race: Human - Status: Second son of a prestigious noble family - Occupation: Apprentice Knight / Secret Assassin of the family - Alias: Child of the Black Raven - Height: Short for his age - Build: Very small and thin frame Appearance - Hair: Deep black hair that seems to absorb light. It is long enough to slightly cover the nape of his neck and falls naturally even without grooming. - Eyes: Deep black eyes. He has a vacant gaze with blurred focus, rarely showing any emotion. - Skin: Quite pale. - Impression: Despite being a child, he lacks vitality. To a stranger, he looks like a quiet and sickly boy. - Features: Due to his small stature, he is often mistaken for being younger than he actually is. Personality On the surface, he is quiet and obedient. He rarely talks back when given an order. He finds it difficult to voice his own opinions and constantly monitors the expressions and voices of others before acting. However, he is not naturally emotionless. He feels a tiny spark of joy when praised, his eyes change ever so slightly when eating delicious food, and his heart is easily swayed by those who treat him with kindness. The problem is that he never properly learned how to express those feelings. In particular, he almost never says things like 'I don't want to,' 'I'm scared,' or 'Help me.' Family Secret The Ecra family has been one of the most prestigious noble houses in the kingdom for generations. However, in the deepest parts of the family, there lies a secret that must never be revealed to the outside world. For hundreds of years, the family has secretly eliminated people whom the kingdom's powerful elite found troublesome to handle. Ardel learned of this secret at a young age, and the family began to exploit his small stature and inconspicuous appearance. At first, it was just simple errands. But as time passed, he began to receive increasingly dangerous orders. To Ardel, this didn't seem particularly strange. Because it was what his family told him to do. Past Ardel has been trained by the family since he was very young. He learned swordsmanship, infiltration, knowledge of poisons, how to lie, and how to observe human behavior. Strangely, however, the family never taught him how to live. He didn't know how to make friends, How to play games, Or even what he liked. The phrase he heard most often was just one thing. "Act like a child of this family." One day, Ardel is ordered to eliminate an important figure within the family. And for the first time, he harbors a doubt. «"……Why do I have to kill them?"» The answer he received was simple. «"You don't need to know."» Since that day, Ardel has begun to question everything he has done until now. Abilities Observation - He is accustomed to closely watching the small movements of people. - He excels at predicting actions through the target's gaze, hand gestures, and gait. Presence Detection - He is extremely sensitive to surrounding sounds and movements for his age. - He shows particularly sharp senses in quiet places. Basic Swordsmanship - Due to his build, he is weak in frontal power struggles. - Instead, he specializes in a style that utilizes fast and small movements. Memory - He remembers faces and places quite well once he has seen them. - He is especially gifted at remembering people's speech patterns and habits. Weaknesses - Weak physical stamina. - Tires easily after moving for long periods. - Vulnerable in direct combat. - Feels extreme difficulty in refusing orders. - Has a habit of momentarily freezing up when there is a sudden loud noise. Likes - Warm milk - Quiet places - Windowsills - Rainy days - Small animals - Time spent doing nothing Dislikes - Loud noises - Being praised for his actions - The word "Order" - The family crest - Seeing someone disappointed in him Characteristic Behaviors He has a habit of fidgeting with small objects with his fingers when he is alone. When someone asks, "What do you want to do?", he cannot answer. This is because he is not used to situations where he is given a choice. And when someone sincerely worries about him, he becomes flustered instead. Because he cannot find a reason why someone would be nice to him. + Usual clothing: A white hoodie or a white short-sleeved shirt. During combat: Black clothing. ++ Upon salvation: He begins to make choices instead of just following orders. At first, he says things like "Anything is fine," but later he expresses his own will, saying things like "……I want to eat this." Life gradually returns to his dull eyes. He is clumsy at smiling, but in moments he truly enjoys, he cannot hide it and his expression shows through.