Kyle Henithes

Glenn Poeff (High-Class Mage)

Character
Glenn is the complete opposite of Bud in temperament:

· Withdrawn and unsociable: He has difficulty connecting with people and prefers to act alone. In groups, he tends to remain aloof.
· Devoted Partner: Despite his aloofness, he worked well with Bud. Their collaboration benefited him, making him more relaxed and open.
· Passionate Connoisseur: Glenn is reported to have a passion for the art of alcohol.

Appearance
It is known that he comes from a family of Poeff assassins, which may have an impact on his appearance.

Relationship with Cale
Direct descriptions of Glenn's interactions with Cale are scarce in the sources found. As Glenn is Bud's right-hand man and close friend, his relationship with Cale likely follows the same pragmatic lines as the Mercenary King's. He follows Bud and likely shares his cautious stance toward Cale's group, acting as his trusted ally and powerful magical support.

Bud Illis (King of the Mercenaries)

Character
A natural actor and manipulator: Bud wears masks and easily adapts to the situation. He doesn't care how others perceive him; he can play into rumors or create chaos for his own amusement.
· Experienced and Cautious Leader: As the head of the Mercenary Guild, he possesses a strategic mindset. He doesn't trust blindly and analyzes the situation and people before making decisions.
· Socially flexible: Unlike many, he easily finds common ground with different people and knows how to set boundaries in communication.

Appearance
He is often referred to as the "blue-haired chaos maker," which may refer to his hair color.

Relationship with Cale
Their relationship begins as a pragmatic alliance. Initially, Bud sees Cale and his group as merely a tool to prolong the life of the ancient dragon Eruhaben. He agrees to the deal only after being shown the power and achievements of Cale's team, and even then, he doesn't trust them completely, viewing them more as temporary allies of interest to him. He subsequently becomes Cale's secretary.

Indestructible Shield: A tree attribute. Belonged to a gluttonous priestess. Its nature is gluttonous and selfish: the shield can be strengthened by feeding it high-quality bread or silver coins. It protects allies, but when overloaded, Kayle coughs up blood.

Vitality of the Heart: The healing attribute. Inherited from a "crybaby" who survived a long war. Its character is patient and self-sacrificing. This is the foundation of Cale's survival: the power restores his internal organs and "vessel" whenever other elements destroy it.

Sound of the Wind: Attribute of the wind. Belonged to a thief who wanted to be faster than everyone else. Personality: freedom-loving and thieving. Grants high speed, the ability to hear the "voices of the wind" (reconnaissance), and create whirlwinds.

Fire of Destruction: Fire attribute. Belonged to a miser who loved money. His personality was greedy and grumpy. To gain his power, Kayle had to "buy" fire by throwing coins into lava. The power appears as pink-gold lightning bolts that burn away mana and dead mana, but his ego constantly complains about Kayle's spending.

Super Rock: Earth attribute. Belonged to a giant who protected his friends. His character is as caring as a grandfather: he constantly worries about Cale's health and encourages him to sacrifice himself. He creates stone walls and spears for a massive defense.

Sky-Eating Water: Water attribute. Belonged to a woman who hated the sky. Character: quarrelsome and pugnacious (according to the Super Stone, "crazy"). Manifests as a water spear or tsunami.

Blood-Drenched Rock: Earth attribute. Belonged to the White Star. Its nature is cruel and frightening: it makes enemies smell blood and fear death. It is a weapon of mass destruction.

Annual Rings of Life: An attribute of wood. Belonged to Jour Tams (Kayla's mother). Contemplative in nature. Allows one to see the "annual rings" of time lived by a person and notice time distortions.

Ancient Powers are residual forces hidden throughout the continent. To obtain them, one must pass a test, often tied to the character or history of the previous owner. They are ingrained into the body and soul of the bearer and, importantly, possess an ego of their own. In Cale's case, their voices don't fade away but continue to communicate with him. Each power has its own character: one might be grumpy, another caring, a third greedy.
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The main danger is that the normal human body cannot withstand multiple Ancient Powers—this leads to a painful death. To survive the powers of different elements, one must gather all five natural attributes (Earth, Fire, Wind, Wood, Water) and achieve balance, otherwise the elements will "explode" the host from the inside. This requires a "large vessel" (plate), and Cale's is inherently "glassy" and fragile.

The ancient forces within Cale's plate can speak to him. They say different things.

In his past life, Kim Roxoo was a Level 1 Ability User. He had two known abilities:

· "Record": The first ability related to the brain. Allows him to memorize everything that happens around him, achieving a kind of "4D photographic memory." Thanks to this, he stored all data on monsters in his head: their weaknesses, movement patterns, attack styles, and even attack orders.

· "Instant": A second ability that allows the brain to force the body to move at speeds beyond the capabilities of a normal human. It's as if the user were leaping through time and space, but can only use it for about five seconds due to the strain it places on the body.

Kim Roksoo was an ordinary Korean guy who loved reading fantasy novels. One day, he checked out Nelan Barrow's "Birth of a Hero" series from the library, read five volumes in one sitting, and fell asleep. He woke up as Cale Henitudes, a worthless young aristocrat who, in the original novel, was a minor villain and was beaten by the main character. Having only read five volumes, Kim Roksoo was unsure of what would happen next and decided to simply escape the beating and live a quiet life. However, his attempts to distance himself from the plot led to him leading a war against the main antagonist, the White Star.

Kim Roksoo is the protagonist of the novella "I Became an Earl's Bastard" (also known as "The Earl's Trash"). He is a Korean man who, after his death, inhabits the body of the secondary villain, Cale Henitude.

In his past life, Kim Roksoo was a 36-year-old man (he was 38 at the time of his transfer). He had a typical Korean appearance: black hair and dark eyes, which were actually a reddish-brown shade—the same as Cale's. Standing 182 cm tall, he was fit and muscular. His entire body was covered in "hideous" scars, so he wore only dark, long-sleeved shirts. These scars were a side effect of using his second ability, "Moment."

His life motto was simple: "Live long and pain-free. Enjoy life's small joys. Live a peaceful life." At first, he appears intelligent, reasonable, and sensibly selfish, but over time he reveals himself to be a deeply damaged individual with a high level of moral responsibility.

Kim Roksoo grew up in an orphanage after his parents died in a car accident and his adoptive uncle abused him. As an adult, he experienced a monster apocalypse and the loss of those closest to him. Since then, he has been haunted by the fear of being alone again and experiencing the grief of losing loved ones.

At the same time, his empathy level is quite low: he barely recognizes his own emotions and doesn't realize he's feeling pain, sadness, or fear until someone directly tells him so. He's used to ignoring his own needs, which causes concern among his team. He's generally focused and attentive, always thinking several steps ahead, making him a brilliant strategist. His dream of an ideal life essentially includes ensuring the happiness of everyone around him, since only when they're happy can he live peacefully.

The Henityuse estate, where the Henityuse family and servants also live permanently.

The Super Stone Villa. A five-story underground building in the Forest of Darkness. It's intentionally small. The fifth floor is a single room, the master suite, where Cale spends most of his time. It's where Cale and most of his team reside permanently.

The attitude of all the characters towards Cale Henitudes can be summed up as follows: his family (Derut, Violan, Bassen, Lili, Raon, On, Hon) and servants (Ron, Bicross, Hans) love and protect him

The closest companions (Choi Han, Mary, Lok) are faithful and grateful

Allies (Alberu, Bilos, Rosalin, Tunka, Vitira, Paseton, Eruhaben, Sheritt, Dodori, Mira, Litana) respect and cooperate

and the antagonists (White Star, Adin, Venion, Bernard, Elisneh and others) hate and fear him

At the same time, almost all neutral characters eventually become his allies or end up indebted to him.

Zed Crossman - Human. King of the Roan Kingdom. Father of Alberu.

King Shikler is a werewhale. King of the whales.

Emperor Mogoru is a human. Ruler of the Mogoru Empire.

Queen Elisneh is a human. Ruler of the Kingdom of Molden.

Prince Pen is a human. The fourth prince of the Kingdom of Breck. Rosalyn's younger brother.

Prince John is a human. The first prince of the Kingdom of Breck.

Valentino is a human. Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Karo. Adin's friend. Calculating, but caring for his people. Territory: Kingdom of Karo.

Amir Ubar - Human. Daughter of the Ubar family. Follows Cale's advice and builds a naval base. Territory: Ubar Territory.

Eric Willsman - Human. Minor Noble. Territory: Roan Kingdom.

Gilbert Chatter - Human. Minor Noble. Territory: Roan Kingdom.

Antonio Guerra - Human. Heir to the Duke of Geyre. Territory: Duchy of Geyre.

Sonata Guerra - Human. Current head of the Geyre family. Antonio's grandmother. Territory: Duchy of Geyre.

Count Ecross is a human. A minor nobleman.

Lock

· Race: Werewolf (boy).
Personality: In the original, his clan was wiped out, but in this story, he survived along with about 10 other wolf children. He is the eldest of the survivors and cares for the younger ones. He is learning to fight with a shield.
· Job: Protector, assistant.
· Territory: Harris Village (restored by Cale).

White Star (Human, presumably). The main antagonist. Seeks power, uses ancient powers. Location: Unknown.

Adin is a human. Crown Prince of the Mogoru Empire. He feigns goodness, but is affiliated with the Assassin's Association. Territory: Mogoru Empire.

Venion Sten - Human. Second son of the Marquis of Sten. Primarily responsible for Raon's torture. Paralyzed Taylor. Kidnapped by Cale and handed over to Vicross. Territory: Marquisate of Sten.

Bernard is a human. A lich loyal to the White Star. Head of the Alchemy Tower. Has existed for approximately 1,000 years. Territory: Alchemy Tower.

Elisneh is a human. Queen of the Kingdom of Molden. Sister of Jopis. Territory: Kingdom of Molden.

Jopis - Human. Deposed princess of the Kingdom of Malden. Sister of Elisneh. Territory: Kingdom of Malden.

Duke Fredo von Edgellan - Human. Vampire. Duke. Territory: Kingdom of Enderble.

Redika is a human. A high-level mage. Territory: Magic Tower.

Glenn Poeff - Human. High-level mage. Territory: Magic Tower.

Harol Kodiang - Human. Son of the head of the Magic Tower. Cannot use mana, but senses it. Territory: Magic Tower.

The God of Death is a deity and patron of Cage. A minor character.

The God of Purifying Fire is a deity mentioned in the first volume.

The God of Hope is a Deity. Mentioned.

God of Protection - Deity. Mentioned.

God of Balance - Deity. Mentioned.

The God of Justice is a Deity. Mentioned.

The God of Chaos is a Deity. Mentioned.

Eruhaben

· Race: Golden Dragon (ancient, 1009 years old).
Personality: Tsundere grandfather. Raon's mentor. Helps Cale, although he considers him "submissive." Cares for Raon as if he were his own child.
· Job: Ancient Dragon, Mentor.
· Relationships: Mentor of Raon Mir.

Sheritt

· Race: White Dragon.
Personality: Former Dragon Lord, Raon's mother. Left behind an illusion that grows with her children. The illusion can take the form of a small white dragon or a white-haired woman.
· Relationships: Mother of Raon Mira.
· Territory: Dragon Slayer Village.

Dodori

· Race: Dragon (14 years old, pink fluffy hair).
Personality: A serious hero fan. Considers Raon his "little brother" and wants to be his "big brother." His primary weapon is a bow.
· Job: Dragon Hero (at own request).

Mira (Mila)

· Race: Beige Dragon.
· Personality: Dodori's mother, manages the orchard. Elegant in words and actions.
· Relationships: Mother of Dodori.

Albert Crossman

· Race: Human (quarter elf, hides his nature).
Appearance: A young man with golden hair and blue eyes, which he conceals with a magical lens. He is called "the prince caressed by the sun."
Personality: Crown Prince of the Roan Kingdom. A smart, cautious, and astute politician. Forced to survive in a court rife with intrigue, he trusts no one. Over time, he becomes a key ally of Cale.
· Job: Crown Prince.
· Relationship: Son of the King of the Roan Kingdom.
· Territory: Roan Kingdom (capital).

Bilos

· Race: Human.
Personality: A cunning and shrewd merchant who immediately saw Kayle as more than just "scum." He is the "undervalued bastard" of a powerful family who aspires to lead the Flynn Merchant Guild. He is described as a "piggy bank merchant."
· Job: Merchant, Guild Heir.
· Family ties: Son of an influential family, but not heir.
· Territory: Flynn Merchant Guild.

Tunka

· Race: Human (barbarian).
· Appearance: A huge, muscular warrior with a terrifying appearance.
Personality: "Barbarianly strong" and "crazy bastard." He enjoys dangerous situations and battles, and disregards authority. His strength and recklessness make him both a dangerous enemy and a valuable ally.
· Job: Chief of his tribe, warrior.
· Territory: Whipper Kingdom.

Vitara

· Race: Werewhale.
Appearance: A young woman with blue hair and eyes, which remain the same in both human and beast forms. In whale form, she is a massive creature.
Personality: Princess of the Whale Kingdom. A strong, proud, and just warrior. She fights with a whip. She and her brother are heirs to the Whale throne.
· Job: Princess, warrior.
· Relationships: Daughter of the Whale King Shikler, older sister of Paseton.
· Territory: Kingdom of Whales (underwater).

Paseton

· Race: Werewolf (half-breed).
· Appearance: A young man (looks to be in his early 20s) with bright blue hair and eyes.
Personality: Vitira's younger brother. The only half-breed in the whale tribe, making him vulnerable to mermaid venom. Fights with a sword. Loyal to his family and allies.
· Job: Prince, warrior.
· Relationships: Son of the Whale King Shikler, younger brother of Vitira.
· Territory: Kingdom of Whales (underwater).

Shikler is a werewhale. King of the whales. Father of Vitira and Paseton. Territory: Kingdom of the whales.

Archie is a werewhale (killer whale). Hot-tempered and simple-minded. Territory: Kingdom of the Whales.

Bicross Molan (Beacrox)

· Race: Human.
Personality: Ron's son. Outwardly a chef, but in reality, a master of torture and a powerful swordsman. Wears white gloves. Weak with children, but kind to them.
· Job: Chef at the Henitiuse estate.
· Relationships: Son of Ron Molan.
· Location: Henitudes Estate.

Hans is a human. Henithuses' butler. Kind, a little clumsy.

Mary is a human. A necromancer. 25 years old (at the start). Her skin is covered in black lines, and she wears a black robe. She speaks like a navigator. She grew up in a dark elf city. She aids Cale and is a fighting force.

Cannaria is an Elf. The head of an elven village in the Ten Finger Mountains.

Adita is an Elf. A priestess of an elven village, she serves the World Tree.

Pendrick is an elf. A scholar who studies ancient powers, he has no connection to the Etementals.

Litana is a human. Queen of the jungle. Rides a black panther named Ten. A master of the spear. Territory: Jungle.

Ten is a black panther. Litana's pet. He loves Kayle (Kayle is afraid of him).

Odeus Flynn - Human. Uncle of Bylos. Controls trade in the northwest. Territory: Northwestern Continent.

Rosalyn is a human. A talented, ambitious sorceress. Former crown princess of the Breck Kingdom. Considered the most powerful mage in the human world. Territory: Breck Kingdom (formerly), Magic Tower.

Taylor Sten - Human. Eldest son of the Marquis of Sten. Paralyzed, but then cured. Became head of the Sten family. Ally of Albert. Territory: Marquisate of Sten.

Cage - Human. Priest of the God of Death. "The Mad Priest." Excommunicated from the church, but retained his divine power. Territory: Temple of the God of Death.

Tasha is a Dark Elf. Alberu's relative (maternal aunt). She helps Alberu. Personality: playful, but can be serious. Territory: Roan Kingdom / Dark Elf City.

Obante is a dark elf. Mayor of Dark Elf City. Tashi's grandfather. Territory: Dark Elf City.

Müller is a Dwarf (half-breed with a Rat Tribe). He designed and built the Magic Tower. He fears On and Hon.

Hannah is a human swordsman who is infected with dead mana and is a minor character.

Cale Henithus (Kim Rok Soo)

· Race: Human.
Appearance: Very pale skin, bright red hair, sharp reddish-brown eyes with long eyelashes. Tall (182 cm in a past life), handsome.
Personality: In his past life (Kim Rok Soo), he was a 36-year-old Korean. After possessing Cale, he became intelligent, calculating, and cold-blooded. His main goal is a carefree life, but circumstances force him to act. He is neither evil nor altruistic; he uses people to achieve his goals, but will not sacrifice those he cares about.
· Job: Heir to a count's family, "outcast" (before moving in).
· Family ties: Son of Count Derut Henitius. Elder half-brother of Bassen and Lili.
· Territory: Henityes County, Roan Kingdom (Western Continent).

Lily Henitus

· Race: Human.
· Personality: Cale's younger half-sister. Dreams of becoming a swordsman.
· Family ties: Daughter of Deruth, sister of Kayla and Bassen.

Choi Han

· Race: Human (from Korea).
Appearance: Black hair and black eyes. His face is naturally kind and simple-minded, but he often appears cold or older than his physical age (17 years old, 180 cm tall).
Personality: Gentle and kind by nature, but does not tolerate injustice and can be merciless to enemies. A swordsman who has reached the level of "sword master."
· Job: Swordsman, the protagonist of the original novel "Birth of a Hero".
· Territory: Came from the Forest of Darkness to the Western Continent.

Ron Molan

· Race: Human.
· Appearance: Half gray/white hair, brown eyes, good-natured appearance.
Personality: Mysterious, does what he wants, and is very cruel. In reality, he is a former assassin and the head of the Molan family from the Eastern Continent. He has cared for Cale since childhood, considering him "the puppy he raised."
· Job: Butler of the Henitudes family (cover).
· Relationships: Father of Vicross Molan.
· Territory: Henityes Estate (formerly the Eastern Continent).

Raon Mir

· Race: Black Dragon (6 years).
Appearance: Black scales, deep blue eyes with vertical pupils, a round head, plump paws and cheeks. Small (about 1 meter in length).
Personality: An open and cheerful child who loves his new family. He's vindictive and vindictive, but also childishly emotional. He calls Cale a "weak man" and follows him protectively.
· Job: Magic support, combat power.
· Relationships: Son of Sheritt (illusions).
· Territory: Henitudes Family.

On & Hong

· Race: Werecats (Miao tribe).
Appearance: He is a silver cat (mist), Hong is a red cat (poison). He is the older sister, Hong is the younger brother. Age: about 9 years old.
Personality: Friendly, speak with a distinctive "~mya" ending. They fled their tribe, where they were considered a burden. They follow Cale as their first protector.
· Job: Reconnaissance, support (fog and poison).
· Territory: Arrived in Henitiuse County.

Violan Henitius

· Race: Human.
· Appearance: An elegant woman, very similar in appearance to her son Bassen.
· Personality: Count Deruta's second wife and Kayla's stepmother. A calm, dignified, and caring woman who, despite her stepson's reputation, treats him with understanding.
· Family ties: Wife of Count Deruta, mother of Bassen and Lili, stepmother of Kayla.
· Territory: Henities County.

Bassin Henitius

· Race: Human.
Personality: Cale's younger half-brother. Unlike the loud and troublesome Cale, Bassen is a quiet, well-mannered, and diligent young man. He is somewhat afraid of his older brother and tries to avoid conflict.
· Relationships: Son of Deruth and Violan, brother of Lily and half-brother of Cale.
· Territory: Henities County.

Derut Henityuz

· Race: Human.
Personality: The head of one of the kingdom's wealthiest families. He loves his children and forgives Kayla for all his antics. After the death of his first wife, he married Violane.
· Job: Count (future Duke).
· Relationships: Father of Cale, Bassen and Lily.
· Territory: Henities County.

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