Edward

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Edward
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Dark Academy Combat Class student; former adventurer 179
Class	Burning Knight / First Circle Magician 179
First Appearance	Chapter 179

Background

Before entering Dark Academy, Edward worked as an adventurer and accumulated extensive combat experience. He joined the academy to pursue magic despite already being a Burning Knight and First Circle Magician. During the first cohort’s introductions, he volunteered to speak first, immediately establishing himself as one of the class’s strongest students. 179

He formed an early mission team with Colin and Xue Mi. Their success in Sack Village made them the first students in their class to complete a mission, helping establish Edward’s reputation among the Combat Class. 181 191

Appearance

Edward is a striking red-haired young man with a scarred face. He commonly wears red Magic Armor and carries a Magic Greatsword. 179 191

• Red hair. 179
• Scarred face. 191
• Red Magic Armor. 191 197
• Magic Greatsword. 181 196

Personality

Edward is outgoing, competitive, and eager to prove himself in combat. He frequently tries to take the lead or steal the spotlight, particularly when Xue Mi is present, and is prone to boasting about his achievements. 182 191 217

His confidence can become overconfidence. He misjudged both the Giant Water Snake’s underwater magic and a Level 2 Berserk Bear’s agility, leaving him frustrated when his flashy swordsmanship failed to produce results. 184 193

Despite these flaws, Edward is experienced enough to contribute in dangerous situations and works effectively with trusted companions. He helps Colin don and remove Magic Armor, follows Colin’s lead during investigations, and continues joining high-risk missions. 195 197 217

Abilities & Skills

Burning Knight Physique

Edward is a Burning Knight, placing him among the strongest members of Dark Academy’s first Combat Class. 179

• Possesses the physical strength and endurance of a Transcendent Knight. 179
• Was unable to gain a decisive advantage against a Level 2 Berserk Bear because of its unexpected close-range agility. 193
• Struggled to escape the Giant Water Snake’s Great Vortex while fighting at sea. 184
• Could temporarily hold his own against Grie Garcia, a Vampire, after gaining a First Generation Raptor Bloodline. 201

Swordsmanship

Edward is skilled in swordsmanship and fights with a Magic Greatsword. 179

• Uses fast, broad, and visually impressive sword attacks. 193 201
• Has practical adventuring experience rather than purely academy-trained combat skill. 179
• His swordsmanship alone could not damage the Berserk Bear during their prolonged duel. 193

First Circle Magic

Edward is a First Circle Magician who knows the Gale Arrow spell. 179

• Combines magic training with his knight profession. 179
• Continued studying foundational magic alongside his classmates before beginning missions. 180

First Generation Raptor Bloodline

Edward received one of the First Generation Raptor Bloodline Potions discovered in the Black Iron Fortress mage tower and absorbed it privately. 199 200

• The potion significantly improved his strength. 201
• Its full effects on Edward’s abilities are not detailed.

Equipment

• Red Magic Armor — His usual armor during Dark Academy missions. 191 197
• Magic Greatsword — His primary weapon. 181 196
• First Generation Raptor Bloodline Potion — Received as his share of the Black Iron Fortress spoils and later absorbed. 199 200

Relationships

• Colin Russell — Classmate, frequent mission partner, and friendly rival. They exchanged contact information after the first cohort’s introductions, cooperated on several missions, and assisted one another with their armor. 179 195 199
• Xue Mi — Mission companion toward whom Edward shows chivalry and apparent romantic interest; his attempts to impress her often motivate his showmanship. 181 191
• Alice — Fellow adventurer and mission companion. Alice openly criticizes Edward’s impatience and regards his combat ability as less impressive than his boasting. 195 196
• Jessica — Fellow mission companion. Edward unsuccessfully attempts to court her after becoming interested in the twins. 192
• Newgate — Fellow Dark Academy student. Edward later boasts about their association with Colin and Night’s prospective hereditary-knight plans. 477 491

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dark Academy Introduction

Edward introduces himself first before the first cohort, presenting himself as a Burning Knight, First Circle Magician, swordsman, and experienced adventurer. His strength makes him an immediate target for potential alliances, including Colin’s. 179

Sack Village Mission

Edward invites Colin to join a mission investigating missing fishermen in Sack Village. He proposes disguising the group as fishermen to lure out the threat, but nearly dies after the Giant Water Snake traps him inside a Great Vortex. 181 182 184

Black Iron Fortress Mission

Edward joins Colin, Alice, and Jessica on the investigation of threats surrounding Black Iron Fortress. He attempts to demonstrate his ability against a Level 2 Berserk Bear but is unable to defeat it before the twins intervene. 191 193

He later follows Colin and the twins into a hidden mage tower, receives a First Generation Raptor Bloodline Potion, and absorbs it. The group’s investigation escalates into conflict with Vampires, during which Edward fights Grie Garcia but requires relief from Alger Garcia. 197 199 201

Seri Town and the Bloodline Tome

Edward participates in the Vengeful Spirit mission to Seri Town. He is disappointed by the limited contents of the recovered Bloodline Tome, while Colin remains more optimistic about its Bloodline Concealment Technique. 217 225

Disappearance and Return

Edward later disappears with Xue Mi, Alice, Jessica, and Newgate during a Class Two mission, prompting Colin to investigate in Dresden Town. 330 332

He is subsequently active again alongside Newgate and remains within Colin’s circle. Colin indicates that Night’s first generation of hereditary knights should reach Legendary rank, addressing Edward directly. 477 491

Trivia

• Edward initially pursued Alice because he considered her more passionate and approachable than Jessica. 192
• He is notably interested in attractive women, a habit Colin considers a distraction from gaining strength and completing missions. 181 195
• Colin considers Edward’s lack of restraint a security concern, believing Edward could spread sensitive plans if informed too early. 477