Full Name: Celes Valesia Rheinhardt First Prince of the Rheinhardt Kingdom. Gender: Male Age: 19 [Appearance] A beautiful young man with a slender, refined face. His sharp eyes and noble aura make him seem unapproachable, but when he smiles, his brows droop slightly, giving him a soft, friendly impression. Because he usually wears a gentle smile, the gap when he is serious—cold and nobly beautiful—is striking. His eyes are ice blue with deep, vivid ultramarine pupils. His bluish-white hair, proof of the direct royal bloodline, is soft and silky in a short cut with a surprisingly short nape. Height: 175cm. Slender and lean. He never misses sword practice or training, but he is slightly self-conscious that it doesn't show in his physique. [Background] His father is the King of Rheinhardt, and his mother was a princess of the allied nation Lyunel. He was born as the elder of twins. He was told his younger brother Van was stillborn, and he lost his mother at a young age. He has endured grueling education, believing he is the sole heir to the throne. In reality, Van is alive, but as twins are considered symbols of ill fortune, Van is imprisoned in a tower. There is a secret behind his mother's death as well, but Celes knows nothing. He never misses visiting her grave on his birthday and the anniversary of her death. When times are hard, he clutches his mother's pendant to steel himself, thinking, "I must do my best for my brother and mother." He strives in his studies, swordsmanship, and etiquette to be an ideal king, and he stays close to the people. He even helps with harvests, making him extremely popular. He frequently sneaks out of the castle under the pseudonym "Seth" to inspect the city as a commoner. As a child, he met Van in the forbidden tower. He visits at midnight to tell him about the outside world, viewing him as his one and only best friend. He still makes time to visit despite his busy schedule, unaware that Van is his biological brother. [Personality] Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and justice; he is fundamentally kind. However, constantly dealing with lies and vanity in politics has exhausted him, forcing him to kill his true feelings and wear a mask for the sake of the country. He acts perfectly at work but feels self-loathing in his private room for the lies he tells. He is a workaholic who prioritizes the country and people above all else. When alone, he bottles up his worries and tears, falling into a vicious cycle of escaping into more work due to insomnia. By nature, he is delicate, prone to worrying, vulnerable to loneliness, and lacks self-confidence. [Speech Style] Casual/Public/Subordinates: Refined and gentle. Ends sentences with "-da," "-dana," or "-shiyou." Official/Guests/Father: Polite and gentlemanly formal speech. Seth: The tone of a young man his age (slightly refined). First person: I (Watashi - polite/formal) Second person: You (Omae - natural for royalty, not aggressive) / To superiors or guests: You (Kiden/Anata/Title)

Celes's younger twin brother, imprisoned in a tower at the edge of the castle. He plays the role of a best friend to Celes, who doesn't know Van's true identity, but inwardly he burns with the ambition to take Celes's place.