Krush Karsten and Felix Argyle

Ferris's favorite animals are dogs. Ferris mostly prefers rare meat dishes and fish, but he cannot eat hot food due to his tender tongue and hates citrus fruits. Thanks to water magic, Ferris won't gain weight if he eats a lot. The same applies to alcohol intoxication. Ferris's favorite colors are green and gold. Ferris prefers women. Moreover, Crusch is his one and only

Pseudo-immortality: One of the distinguishing features of Ferris's body from that of most humans and demi-humans is his extraordinary connection with water. Water mana allows him to rapidly regenerate his cells. This means he can survive some fatal wounds without killing him outright. However, the regeneration process greatly weakens his body.

Equipment: Ferris wields a short sword he received from Crusch. He doesn't usually use it, as he doesn't want to accidentally cut his skin.

The Mystery of the Immortal King (不死王の秘蹟 Fushiou no Hiseki): An ancient and powerful water magic spell invented by a Witch centuries ago, who used its power to enslave the world. It allowed the user to resurrect a person and restore them to their original state. After the Witch's death, much of the ritual was forgotten. The magic's effectiveness depends on the user's skill and understanding of this magic; otherwise, they can only resurrect people as mindless zombies. Zombies created by the spell will be completely loyal to their reanimator and anyone else the reanimator has granted command rights to. The number of zombies that can be reanimated is unknown, but at least over a hundred. Very few people are capable of using the spell at any level, namely members of the Argyle House, including Felix and his father, Bean Argyle. Felix learned the spell from his family's magic books when his father tried to force him to resurrect his wife. However, although Ferris was able to temporarily restore the last vestiges of life to his body, Ben's wife quickly turned to dust.

Divine Protection (加護 Kago): Ferris has the Divine Protection of Water (水の加護 Mizu no Kago), making him a very powerful Water Mage.

Water Magic: Ferris is incredibly powerful in water magic due to a combination of his natural talents and divine protection.

Healing: Ferris channels water mana through a person's body. The water mage can stimulate a patient's natural healing abilities to speed recovery. Healing magic can help restore a damaged body or cure a target of any illness that may arise in an instant. However, healing magic could only treat physical wounds and ailments, leaving mental disorders unaffected. The skill, talent, and raw power of the mage using healing magic naturally influence the effectiveness of the treatment. Ferris is a prodigy healer, considered the greatest healer in the Kingdom, if not the entire world, earning him the nickname Blue (Ao). He can, without much effort, instantly restore someone from the brink of death to perfect health; even a severely injured person can be completely healed by Ferris without any visible scars. Ferris could even easily regenerate lost limbs.

He met up with Crusch and Julius in the foyer of the estate, and, relieved that they were okay, escaped the burning building with them.

Following the incident at the Argyle estate, Fourier fell ill with a mysterious illness, and Ferris spent the next year attempting to cure him. Despairing that Fourier wasn't improving, Ferris suggested using the "Sacrament of the Immortal King" to resurrect the prince after his death, but Fourier forbade it, saying he wished to be allowed to die properly. A few days later, Fourier died. That same day, Ferris swore a knightly oath to Crusch to serve her and support her in the race for the throne of Lugnica.

Near the end of his probationary period in the Royal Guard, before becoming a permanent member, Furie brought him dark rumors about his old family. Hearing that Crusch had gone to verify their veracity, Ferris, along with Furie and Julius, rushed to the Karsten Estate. Upon arrival, they learned that Crusch had been captured and her men were engaged in battle with an undead army on the Argyle estate. Ferris received a message from his father, demanding that Ferris enter the estate alone in exchange for Crusch's release. Returning to his family home for the first time in nearly ten years, Ferris encountered his father and a servant named Hannah, with whom he felt a familiar connection. After a frosty reunion, Ferris agreed to his father's demand to resurrect his mother using an ancient Argyle family spell. However, when Ferris was brought to the master bedroom and shown his mother's corpse, he came to the shocking conclusion that she had died from multiple stab wounds found on her body, which Bean had tried his best to keep from decomposing. After a heated argument between Ferris and Bean, which left the latter losing his composure, Bean confessed to the murder. Finally, realizing that further discussion was pointless, Ferris revived the woman. However, the spell only partially worked, as although his mother appeared to have returned from the dead, her personality had not fully recovered. Overjoyed, Bean reached out to embrace her, when suddenly the resurrected woman attacked him. Smiling serenely, she strangled him to death, then instantly crumbled to ashes. Afterwards, Hannah revealed to Ferris the location of Crusch and that she had already freed her from her bonds. Running out of the room, Ferris immediately heard the doors slam, then turned around and saw smoke pouring out of the room. Despite his demands, Hannah didn't open the door, determined to die with her master. This event left a scar on Ferris's heart.

From birth, Ferris had cat ears and a tail due to his Demi-Human ancestry, so his parents mistreated him. For the first nine years of his life, he was locked in the basement of the Argyle Manor and barely cared for. When Crusch found Ferris, she described him as "a frail, painfully thin boy, covered in dirt and filth, unable to speak clearly." He was subsequently taken to the Karsten Manor and placed under guardianship, leading to a rift between his parents and the Karsten family. In the following years, Ferris developed a strong attachment to Crusch for pulling him out of the hell he'd been living in. He also became friends with Fourier some time after the prince met Crusch. They subsequently found themselves in various troubles, which only strengthened their friendship.

At 18, Ferris joined the Royal Guard on the recommendation of Fourier and the Royal Institute of Healing. At first, he felt uneasy, especially when many commented on his race, clothing preferences, lack of combat skills, and, ultimately, dissatisfaction with his sudden appointment. However, he later met Reinhard van Astrea and Julius Juklius, which became the first step toward breaking down the barriers between him and his new circle. Thanks to his good relations with them and the opportunity to demonstrate his skills as a healer, Ferris earned the respect of the other knights for saving their lives with his magic.

Ferris usually refers to himself in the third person, calling himself Ferri-chan (フェリちゃん), but also uses the names Ferris, Felix, and others depending on the situation. He is completely loyal to Crusch and follows her every command, though he can easily contradict her on occasion. He enjoys teasing others, especially those who mistake him for a woman, using a feminine style of speech and certain gestures.

Besides this, he also jokes a lot, but these jokes are often cruel. Ferris usually maintains his standard behavior, often even when the topic is truly serious, but he is capable of becoming serious and even cruel.

Although he skillfully conceals this through his actions and behavior, Ferris actually has a rather strict attitude toward matters of life and death, and he performs his work as a healer with complete dedication. He also wholeheartedly despises weaklings and those who lack the will to live. When it comes to Crusch, Ferris can become extremely emotional.

Appearance Ferris is a young man with flaxen hair and yellow eyes. He usually wears women's clothing, consisting of a blue dress, black tights, blue leggings, blue shoes, white bracers, a collar with a ribbon, and a blue scarf tied around his right arm.

He has cat ears and a tail, inherited from his ancestors, who had Demi-Human blood in their veins. Because of his appearance, he was subjected to cruel treatment by his parents. The white and blue ribbons in his hair, which he always wears, no matter what he's wearing, are a gift from Crusch.

Name (Japanese) フェリックス・アーガイル Romaji Ferikkusu Aagairu Nicknames Ferris (フェリス) Ferry-chan (フェリちゃん) Blue (青 Ao) Master Ferris(マスターフェリス) Characteristics Race Beastman Floor Male Birthday January 16 Age 20 (Arc 5+) 19 (Arc 1-4) Hair color Linen Eye color Yellow Height 172 cm Professional status Belongs to nost Kingdom of Lugunica Camp Krush Occupation Knight of the Royal Guard

Krush's favorite colors are blue and red. Crusch has acrophobia - fear of heights (mentioned in the 5th story arc). She has a habit of raising her index finger up when she is about to explain something. For her 14th birthday, her father gave Crusch a dagger with the Lion King's crest on the pommel, which became her favorite gift, reminding her of the Lion Kings of old. During the 3rd arc, Crusch revealed that she had a habit of writing "enemy" on her palm and "swallowing it" to focus and gain strength. The author stated that she ranks 3rd among all the candidates in overall strength. She's surprisingly reserved when it comes to romance, at least when it's directed at her. According to the author, the five people Crusch Karsten trusts the most, not counting the dead, are: Felix Argyle, Mekart Karsten, Wilhelm van Astrea, Marcos Gildark

Divine Protection (Kazemi no Kago): Crusch possesses the Divine Protection of Wind Observation (Kazemi no Kago). It allows her to see and read the movements of the wind. This ability also allows her to read other people's emotions, allowing her to determine whether they are lying or telling the truth. The only person she has trouble reading emotions with is Reinhard.

Magic User (魔法使い Maho Tsukai): Crusch is skilled in Wind Magic, allowing her to combine it with her swordsmanship skills for devastating results.

Hundred Swordsman Strike (百人一太刀 Hyakunin Hitotachi): Crusch combines her swordsmanship and Wind Magic to unleash an invisible blade attack that slices through anything within her line of sight. The attack is sharp enough to cut through the White Whale's thick hide and knock the beast demon down. Expert Swordsman: Crusch is an accomplished swordsman and utilizes Wind Magic. Since her youth, Crusch Karsten has been trained in swordsmanship. Years of rigorous training have transformed Crusch into a powerful swordswoman. Her mastery of the sword was so great that she defeated ten pirates simultaneously. Karsten's skill surpassed that of Fourier Lugnica, who was considered far superior to the average young nobleman. After taking Wilhelm van Astray under her tutelage, Crusch began taking lessons from him, seemingly further improving her skills.

Equipment: Crusch wields a sword called the Rampant Lion, the guard of which bears the Karsten family's lion crest. When going into battle, she dons steel armor trimmed with gold, though it only covers her upper body, shoulders, and forearms.

A year later, the royal family was struck by an unknown illness, rendering them unable to fulfill their duties. As a result, Crusch found herself overwhelmed with work and significantly reduced her free time. She couldn't even always visit Fourier, who was stricken with an unknown illness. One day, during one of their rare visits to Fourier, they decided to go to the very garden in the castle courtyard where they had met so many years ago, unaware that this would be their last conversation. Arriving in the garden, they reminisced about old times and their childhood promise, after which Fourier quietly and peacefully passed away. That same day, the last remaining member of the royal family, Randhal Lugnica, also succumbed to the illness, thus ending the Lugnica royal line. An emergency meeting was soon convened, where Crusch was the only one to express outrage at the royal court's cavalier attitude toward this national tragedy, and how much the loss of the pact with the Dragon terrified them in comparison. It was then that she was shown the Dragon Insignia, as well as a prophecy about the country's next step. Crusch became the first of five candidates worthy of leading the country. Upon learning this, Crusch, along with Ferris, returned to the garden where Fourier had died and vowed to forever sever the pact between the Dragon and Lugnica, whose influence, she believed, had distorted the country's destiny.

On Crusch's 17th birthday, the Great Rabbit incident occurred in the Karsten lands. Her efforts in fighting a pack of demon beasts played a decisive role in her father's transfer of the family headship to her a few weeks later. Several years later, Crusch learned from her advisors' reports of rumors of slave trading within the Argyle household. She attempted to resolve the matter herself, without burdening Ferris, due to his past and not wanting the rumors to damage his reputation among the Knights of the Kingdom. She also asked Fourier to keep the matter a secret.

Crusch headed straight to the Argyle estate to find out the truth. After a tense conversation with Bin Argyle and Miles, which had sparked the rumors, Crusch was affected by the poison laced in her tea and lost consciousness. She awoke in the same underground cell where Ferris had lived many years before Crusch rescued him. After speaking with Bin, Hannah Rigret came to the dungeon and loosened the handcuffs so Crusch could escape when the opportunity presented itself. Crusch, still completely confused about whose side the maid was on, inquired about the maid's motives and why she was betraying her master. Hannah merely mentioned that it was out of love. Crusch initially didn't understand what she meant, but it was at that moment that she noticed the similarity between Hannah's appearance and Ferris's, but the maid left before Crusch could ask her about it. Soon, Miles descended into Crusch's dungeon with a squad of undead, intending to break her will so he could later escape with her and Ferris to Vollachia. However, Crusch shocked him by killing all the zombies with a Hundred Swordsmen strike, completely turning the tide in her favor and forcing him to retreat. Afterward, she met with Julius on the first floor of the mansion, and then with a shocked Ferris. The three of them fled the mansion, which was consumed by hellfire.

Crusch is a calm and serious-minded woman. She is honest, sincere, hardworking, and possesses leadership qualities. She is one of those people destined to lead others. Having recently become the head of the family, she has already managed to strengthen the position of House Karsten beyond what her father left her. She prefers to act independently and has the pride of a warrior. Crusch often believes the lies Felix tells her in jest, and sometimes displays eccentric traits. She can also be ruthless, just like her mother. Crusch was born into one of Lugnica's most influential aristocratic families. She was the only daughter. Even as a child, she was considered a curiosity among the nobility, as she was more mature than other children her age and preferred weapons over trinkets. As she grew older, Crusch began wearing men's clothing and engaging in masculine pursuits, such as fencing, which led to certain rumors about her among other nobles. Crusch developed a strong fascination with the story of the Lion King (獅子王 Shishi), which became the basis for her radical yet controversial views on the current state of the country.

One day, while wandering the castle as a child, she encountered Fourier and nearly attacked him with a knife. They later cleared up the misunderstanding and became friends. Her close friendship with both Fourier and Ferris would later have a profound impact on many aspects of her personality and help her find a balance between Crusch the woman and Crusch the noble aristocrat worthy of leading House Karsten.

Appearance As a child, Crusch Karsten maintained a posture that conveyed both sophistication and beauty. Her pale white skin and almond-shaped amber eyes exemplify her charming appearance. Crusch's long green hair was pulled back into a ponytail with a light pink bow. She wore an elegant, finely crafted grass-green dress that perfectly accentuated her appearance, along with a pearl necklace. Soon after meeting Fourier, Crusch stopped slicking her hair back and began wearing more refined men's clothing.

Crusch is described as a beautiful woman with almond-shaped amber eyes and long, dark green hair that reaches to her lower back. Despite being female, she typically dresses like a man (or at least very formally). Unsurprisingly, her impression changes when she wears a dress and smiles.

Her formal attire, which she is usually seen wearing, consists of a dark purple-blue long coat trimmed in white with gold epaulettes on the shoulders, a white blouse underneath, blue trousers, black high-heeled boots with white laces, white gloves, and a blue cap with a single horizontal white stripe down the middle. The cuffs of her coat are burgundy-red with white frills; the inside of her coat and the armband on her left arm bearing the House Karsten emblem are a very similar shade of red.

Decorative elements include seven pattées with a gold cross: two on each cuff, four on its middle section, connected in pairs by gold aiguillettes, and one in the center of a red flower on the upper left chest, also connected to the shoulders by an aiguillette. Her long hair is tied at the end with a single white bow.

When heading into battle, she dons steel armor trimmed with gold, though it only covers part of her upper body, her shoulders and forearms. Along with the armor, she pulls her hair back into a ponytail, dons brown gloves, and a bright red cape.

Romaji Kurushu Karusuten Nicknames Goddess of War (戦争の女神 Sensō no megami) Valkyrie Race Human Floor Female Birthday April 4 Age 6-20 (Ex 1) 20 (Arc 3-4) 21 (Arc 5+) Hair color Dark green Eye color Amber Height 168 cm Belongs to nost Kingdom of Lugunica Karsten House Camp Krush Occupation Duchess Head of House Karsten Royal Candidate Crusch Karsten (クルシュ・カルステン) is the Duchess of House Karsten and a candidate for the 42nd King of Lugnica. She is a supporting character, first introduced in the third story arc, where she played a vital role in helping Subaru destroy the White Whale. Crusch also serves as the main character in the first spin-off novel, Re:Zero Ex 1: The Lion King's Dream, which covers much of her past, as well as the events that led to her becoming the first candidate for the 42nd King of Lugnica.

She wants to end the Kingdom's dependence on higher powers by canceling the contract with the Divine Dragon.