Reinhard

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Reinhard van Astrea 256
Alias(es)	Sword Saint 256
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Royal Knights of Lugunica 256
Occupation/Role	Current Sword Saint; knight and protector of Felt 256 323
Status	Active 331
First Appearance	Chapter 255 255

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spiritual Power—initial awakening	271	Learns Yorii's Breathing Techniques and produces a faint fluctuation of Spiritual Power after only a few attempts. 271
Spiritual Power—visible manifestation	290	After repeatedly cultivating through the night, he produces a faint glow in his palm; Yorii admonishes him for neglecting rest. 290
Spiritual Power—overexertion setback	293	Attempts to rush his cultivation, exhausts himself, and requires a day of recovery, learning the need for patience and steady effort. 293

Background / History

Reinhard arrives in Lugunica alongside Yorii Tsugikuni. Initially, he views the new world through the lens of an online game and is eager to fight and gain experience. Elsa's lethal attack forces him to confront the reality that death in this world is permanent, leaving him shaken and more cautious. 255 259

He is the current Sword Saint of the Astrea bloodline and a member of the Royal Knights. His overwhelming strength makes him a deterrent feared by other nations; Lugunica restricts him from leaving the kingdom under an agreement with surrounding states. 256 261

Upon meeting Yorii, Reinhard immediately senses that they share nearly identical traits and temperament. Their shared interest in swordsmanship develops into a close friendship, although Yorii's greater experience ultimately gives him the edge in their first spar. 256 257 262

Reinhard takes responsibility for Felt after the destruction of Rom's warehouse, offering both Felt and Rom shelter at his manor. His concern for Felt later develops into an explicit vow to protect her as her knight during the Royal Selection. 259 260 323

While travelling with Yorii and Emilia, Reinhard begins studying swordsmanship and Spiritual Power under Yorii's guidance. Though he lacks Yorii's physical stamina and initially overtrains, he demonstrates notable talent for Spiritual Power cultivation and remains determined to improve. 260 262 271 293

At the Great Tree of Flugel, Yorii's spiritual communication with the tree reveals that the legendary Great Sage looked almost identical to Reinhard and came from the same hometown. Yorii considers, but cannot confirm, a possible connection between Reinhard and the Sage. 266 267

During the Royal Selection Assembly, Reinhard's loyalty to Lugunica conflicts with his friendship with Yorii and his duty to Felt. He reluctantly spars Yorii to contain the confrontation, but acknowledges that Yorii's enhanced strength has left him far behind. 316 317 318

After Yorii incapacitates the White Whale, Reinhard delivers the finishing strike, fulfilling his family's vendetta for the previous Sword Saint—his grandmother—who was killed by the beast. 331

Personality

Reinhard is earnest, upright, and strongly guided by knightly virtue. He makes promises seriously, seeks lawful solutions even when powerful individuals could act otherwise, and finds Roswaal's disregard for lives unacceptable. 260 288 323

His early enthusiasm for being transported to another world is tempered by fear after facing Elsa's killing intent. This does not diminish his desire to improve; instead, he becomes intensely dedicated to training, sometimes to an unhealthy degree. 259 290 293

He values companionship and readily admires others' strengths. His mutual respect with Yorii is rooted in their similar gentle dispositions and shared love of swordsmanship, while his concern for Emilia develops into clear romantic interest. 257 264 265

Abilities & Skills

Sword Saint Swordsmanship

Reinhard is regarded as Lugunica's strongest combatant and has reached the peak of conventional swordsmanship. His skill is sufficient to make the Dragon Sword Reid unsheathe against worthy opponents. 256 261

• His exchanges with Yorii produce force comparable to the strike that drove Elsa away, yet he controls his power precisely enough to avoid damaging the courtyard. 261
• He admits defeat in his first spar with Yorii because Yorii controls his strength more precisely. 262
• He can kill Elsa with a sword strike, though her recovery ability allows her to escape. 259
• He finishes the critically wounded White Whale after Yorii gives him the opportunity. 331

Divine Blessings

Reinhard possesses more than forty Divine Blessings, contributing to his status as an exceptional and seemingly unbeatable fighter. 281 319

• One Blessing allows him to perceive another person's Blessings, which he uses to identify Priscilla's Blessing of the Sun. 319
• His Blessings do not remove the limitations imposed by Lugunica's agreement with neighboring nations; he remains unable to leave the kingdom. 256 261

Spiritual Power Cultivation

Yorii teaches Reinhard Breathing Techniques from an earlier era, enabling him to cultivate Spiritual Power despite the world's usual focus on mana. 271

• He awakens a faint Spiritual Power fluctuation shortly after receiving instruction. 271
• Persistent practice allows him to manifest a weak glow in his hand. 290
• His inexperience makes rushing dangerous; excessive cultivation leaves him drained and needing recovery. 291 293

Knightly Duty and Protection

Reinhard consistently places others' safety before his own and acts within the limits of his knightly code. 260 288

• Pressures Felt to return Emilia's stolen insignia, then ensures Felt and Rom have a safe place to stay after the warehouse collapse. 256 259 260
• Shields Emilia from hostile merchants who mistake her for the Witch of Envy. 266
• Agrees to assist Yorii with Roswaal's lawful judgment and promises to look after Ram if necessary. 288

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dragon Sword Reid — The highest-status sword in the world, passed through generations of Sword Saints. It possesses self-awareness and only unsheathes against a worthy opponent. 261
• Wooden sword — Used during Yorii's initial swordsmanship instruction. 260

Relationships

• Yorii Tsugikuni — Close friend, sparring partner, and Spiritual Power instructor. Reinhard greatly respects Yorii's superior swordsmanship and repeatedly tries to recruit him into the Knights. 257 262 263 307
• Felt — Royal Candidate under Reinhard's protection. He brings her from the slums into his care and swears to prevent her from being bullied again. 256 260 314 323
• Emilia — Friend and potential romantic interest. Reinhard is notably enthusiastic around her, seeks Yorii's dating advice, and protects her from hostility. 256 264 265 266
• Rom — Felt's close companion; Reinhard offers him shelter alongside Felt after their warehouse is destroyed. 257 259 260
• Rem — Fellow resident at Roswaal's mansion who exposes Reinhard's lack of practical strength and guides him through household work. 271 272
• Betty — Removes the curse that had begun paralyzing Reinhard's heart. 278 279
• The Great Sage — A legendary figure who looks nearly identical to Reinhard and came from the same hometown; their true connection remains unconfirmed. 267
• Previous Sword Saint — Reinhard's grandmother, who was killed by the White Whale; her death gives personal weight to his final blow against it. 330 331

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Arrival in Lugunica — Meets Emilia and Felt after arriving with Yorii, then uses his status as Sword Saint to recover Emilia's stolen insignia. 255 256
• Slums and Curse User incident — Accompanies Felt to Rom's warehouse, battles Elsa, and learns that life in the new world is not a game. 257 259
• Yorii's student and rival — Spars with Yorii, admits Yorii's superior skill, and begins studying swordsmanship and Spiritual Power under him. 261 262 271
• Roswaal Mansion and Mabeast Forest — Chooses to remain with Emilia at Roswaal's mansion, is cursed by a Mabeast, and receives Betty's treatment. 270 274 279
• Royal Selection Assembly — Represents Felt, attempts to mediate the Conviction Council conflict, and reluctantly faces Yorii in a spar to prevent greater destruction. 313 316 318
• White Whale execution — Completes the kill on the White Whale after Yorii captures and critically wounds it, bringing closure to his grandmother's death. 331