Linda

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Linda Russell (琳达)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Russell family; Night Trade Union (with Mrs. Brown) 529
Occupation / Role	Former house tutor to Lis Lacy; noble hostess; potion and magic-item merchant 25 75 189
Bloodline	Silver Blood, later traced back 528
Status	Alive 528 529
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Potion-enhanced trainee	89	Consumed two Basic Strength Potions, two Basic Vitality Potions, and two Agility Potions; her physical condition surpassed Colin's before he obtained his special abilities, but she showed little talent for swordsmanship. 89
Quasi-Knight	170	Identified as a Quasi-Knight during the journey with Colin and the Brown family. 170
Eighth-level Transcendent Knight	528	Had traced back her Silver Blood and reached the eighth Transcendent level while continuing to manage the family's businesses. 528

Background

After the early deaths of her parents, Linda became the eldest caretaker of the Russell household. She and Smith worked to support Colin's education at Will Knight Academy, hoping that he could restore the declining family's dignity and security. Her attachment to Colin is explicitly maternal as well as sisterly; she had effectively raised him herself. 16 23

Linda initially worked as a house tutor for Baron Lacy's eldest son, Lis Lacy. The position paid poorly, and her efforts to educate him were fruitless. During this period, she managed the Russell household frugally, cooked for her siblings, and treated even a bottle of Veil red wine—worth more than her monthly salary—as an alarming extravagance. 25

As Colin's position improved, Linda left the Lacy household and no longer needed to maintain the family through tutoring. She became an increasingly visible noblewoman in Will City, attending tea parties and balls, building a large social circle, and organizing the ball celebrating Colin's investiture as Viscount Will Russell. 46 71 75

During Will City's crisis with the Evil God cultists, Linda accepted physical training and attempted to learn swordsmanship so she would not be helpless in an emergency. Though she lacked martial talent, she persisted out of concern for Colin and Smith. 80 89

Linda later accompanied Colin, Mrs. Brown, and Aisha on the journey toward Dark City. There, she and Mrs. Brown established a business dealing in potions and magic items, using Linda's social aptitude to develop clients and connections. Their enterprise expanded from Kent Territory into a major trade network spanning Dark City, Ironfrost City, the Nature Forest, the Empire's north, and the seas. 179 189 341 528

Appearance

Linda is a tall, attractive Van Gogh noblewoman with golden hair and a notably strong, shapely build. Her presentation shifts easily between aristocratic elegance, practical travel clothing, and merchant attire. 25 66 75 154 457

• Wore a blue veiled hat, black blazer, knee-length pencil skirt, and red high heels while working for Baron Lacy. 25
• Appeared as the central hostess at Colin's viscountcy ball in a red evening gown and black crystal high-heeled sandals. 75
• Trained in a black T-shirt and yellow shorts, using Colin's old training greatsword. 89
• Retained a youthful appearance in her twenties after advancing as a Knight. 528

Personality

Linda is fiercely protective of her brothers and deeply invested in restoring the Russell family. She is proud of Colin's achievements, concerned for Smith's safety, and readily assumes the role of the family member who worries, scolds, and celebrates most openly. 16 71 89

Her early frugality comes from necessity and noble pride rather than stinginess. She objects to Colin's expensive purchases but also insists that he honor his teacher's generosity and avoid bringing shame to the Russell name. 25

Although initially unsure of her own future, Linda becomes highly capable in noble social circles and business. She remains boisterous and informal at home, but she can maintain aristocratic composure under pressure—even when confronted by ten Legendary figures seeking Colin. 75 341 457

Linda also has a persistent interest in arranging her siblings' love lives, frequently teasing Colin about potential romantic partners and urging both Colin and Smith to marry. 5 11 373 494 528

Abilities & Skills

Knight Training and Silver Blood

Linda pursued the Knight's path after Colin provided her with enhancement potions during the crisis in Will City. Her later Silver Blood awakening and Transcendent advancement far exceeded her poor beginnings in swordsmanship. 80 89 528

• Consumed Basic Strength, Vitality, and Agility Potions to improve her physical capabilities. 89
• Received instruction from a hired Quasi-Knight swordsmanship teacher. 89
• Initially had no discernible talent for swordsmanship and struggled to wield a training greatsword correctly. 89
• Reached the eighth level of the Transcendent Knight path after tracing back her Silver Blood. 528

Social Networking and Business

Linda's greatest demonstrated aptitude is social and commercial rather than martial. Mrs. Brown specifically credits Linda's talent for social interaction as a major advantage in developing their business. 189

• Built a broad network among Will City's nobility through parties, balls, and tea gatherings. 71 75
• Organized large noble events, including Colin's viscountcy celebration and later Russell family balls. 75 151
• Helped establish and expand a potion and magic-item business with Mrs. Brown. 179 189 341
• Managed a trade union whose Dark City headquarters is the Night Trade Union. 529
• Used the Russell family's political connections to operate and expand their trade network. 414 457 528

Noble Etiquette and Household Management

Before the Russell family's rise, Linda maintained their home, prepared meals, and upheld the family's standards despite its financial decline. 23 25 30

• Performed aristocratic courtesies appropriately when introduced to Imperial Knights. 41
• Managed household meals and duties while Colin and Smith were away. 25 30
• Served as the Russell family's public-facing representative during its emergence in Will City. 75

Equipment / Items

• Training Greatsword — Colin's former academy sword, used by Linda during her early training. 89
• Two-handed Greatsword — Carried while traveling with the Brown family. 155
• Lady's Necklace — A deactivated Magic Accessory given to her by Colin after the Will City crisis. 94
• Golden Space Ring — Used to hold funds she offered to Colin for his projects. 414
• Magic carriage — Purchased after her commercial success in Dark City. 341

Relationships

• Colin Russell — Younger brother; Linda raised him after their parents' deaths and remains his strongest domestic supporter, advisor, and worrier. 16 66 151 528
• Smith Russell — Brother; Linda supported him through unemployment and Knight training, while continuing to worry about his safety during his travels. 26 89 341
• Mrs. Brown — Business partner and close family associate; together they built the potion and magic-item trade that became the Night Trade Union. 179 189 341 529
• Aisha Brown — Travel companion and friend; Aisha became close to Linda during the caravan journey. 152
• Lis Lacy — Former pupil at Baron Lacy's household; Linda's attempts to teach him were unsuccessful. 25
• Mage Oter — An unwanted suitor whose repeated advances Linda ignored and openly disdained. 154 155

Story Role / Major Arcs

Russell Family's Revival

Linda supports Colin and Smith while the Russell family is impoverished, then becomes the family's social representative once Colin's achievements elevate their standing in Will City. Her ball for Viscount Will Russell publicly establishes the Russells among the local nobility. 23 71 75

Will City Crisis

When werewolves and Evil God cultists threaten Will City, Linda trains despite her lack of talent, cooperates with Knight Terry's search of the family home, and urges Colin to prioritize survival over noble honor if the city cannot be saved. 89 94

Dark City Merchant

After relocating with Colin and the Brown family, Linda rejects idleness and enters business with Mrs. Brown. Their operations grow from local potion trading into a powerful magic-goods enterprise. 179 189 341 414

Protecting Colin's Secrets

When Marquis Mardon and nine other Legendary figures arrive seeking Colin and the Dragon Slayer Sword, Linda receives them politely but refuses to disclose Colin's whereabouts or make decisions on his behalf. 457

Night City Era

By Colin's return to Night City, Linda has awakened Silver Blood, become an eighth-level Transcendent Knight, and helped establish the commercial foundation supporting the Night family's growing territory. 528

Notable Quotes

“If things go wrong, abandon Will City and run. The honor of nobility is not as important as your life.” 94

“Perhaps he's gone into the Underworld.” 457

Trivia

• Linda initially believed Colin's fabricated story that a great Magician had accepted him as an apprentice because she regarded him as an honest child incapable of lying to the family. 25 26
• She respected Colin's unusual “Han” family crest choice and had it displayed throughout the Russell residence for his viscountcy ball. 75
• Linda is known for being polished and capable in public but loud and tomboyish at home. 341