Ronan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ronan Raymond (罗南)
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Police officer; detective; Deputy Chief of the Fourth Precinct; alchemist
Affiliation	Kingdom of Invya police; Royal Higher Police Academy; Holy Fire Society
Status	Active
First Appearance	1363

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Ring Psionic Energy	1363	His spiritual energy reaches the First Ring after a night of rest, enabling him to begin avenging the original host.
Third Ring Psionic Energy	1374	Advances during a seven-day Blood Moon period by refining invasive Blood Moon energy through the Primordial Dao Stele.
Extraordinary Realm / Fourth Ring Psionic Energy	1381	Breaks his physical limits through the Steel Armor Breathing Technique and strengthened Blood Essence; his psionics simultaneously reach the Fourth Ring.
Fifth Ring Psionic Energy	1389	After severing ties with the Raymond family, a shackle on his divine soul breaks, allowing his psionics to surpass the Fourth Ring.
Sixth Ring Psionic Energy	1416	Breaks through during a psionic standoff with Gustav Rhine at the Royal Higher Police Academy.
Peak Seventh Ring Psionic Energy	1446	Refines World Origin Substance into the Blood Moon Ring, advancing from the Sixth Ring to the peak of the Seventh.
Eight Rings Psionic Energy	1455	His completed clone body is stated to be capable of carrying his Eight Rings psionic energy.

Background / History

Ronan occupies the body of Ronan Raymond, the illegitimate son of Baron Malcolm Raymond. Malcolm fathered more than thirty children, most of them illegitimate; Ronan was sent to Rand City at sixteen with three years of schooling paid in advance, effectively ending his connection to the Raymond family. The original Ronan was thin, timid, and introverted, and retained complex feelings of fear, longing, resentment, and humiliation toward his family. 1363 1384 1385

His divine soul is heavily sealed by the Blood Moon Realm's laws, leaving him to rebuild his strength through Psionic Energy and the realm's extraordinary system. During his first Blood Moon, he discovers that the Primordial Dao Stele can destroy and refine invasive moon-energy, increasing his mental strength and psionic power. 1370 1371

Ronan begins as a reserve police officer in Rand City's Lower City. Rapid promotions follow his successful arrests, battles against Blackbeard Pirates, and exceptional performance during the Blood Moon crisis; within slightly more than a month, he progresses from probationary officer to detective. 1365 1374 1381

After entering the Extraordinary realm, Ronan investigates the haunted Sea Cliff Villa he rented near Rand City. He subdues a leopard-cat Spirit Body, fuses it with a mountain cat, and names the resulting beast pet Little Black. 1382 1383

Ronan later returns to Raymond Manor for Jenny Raymond's engagement ceremony. When Malcolm tries to force him into marrying a wealthy widow for the family’s benefit, Ronan pays two hundred gold pounds for a contract severing their blood ties. He leaves after securing better treatment for his younger half-sister Alice. 1387 1389

He transfers to the Royal Higher Police Academy in Ceres, where he completes his courses rapidly, studies alchemy under Old Jack, and graduates first in his cohort. He then becomes an intern Deputy Chief at the Old Port District Fourth Precinct. 1393 1406 1425

Appearance

Ronan’s appearance changes markedly after rebuilding his body and entering the Extraordinary realm. Formerly thin and timid, he becomes tall, handsome, straight-backed, and composed; Old Jim barely recognizes him after three years away from Raymond Manor. 1385

• His height increases by roughly half a foot when he breaks through into the Extraordinary realm. 1381
• His pupils turn crimson while his Blood Essence surges during breakthrough, then return to deep black afterward. 1381
• He carries himself with calm maturity rather than the original Ronan’s fearfulness. 1385

Personality

Ronan is calm, calculating, and exceptionally self-assured. He does not submit to intimidation from criminals, nobles, corrupt police, or powerful Extraordinary beings, but he is capable of restraint when an outcome serves his interests. He accepts the official resolution of the Herbert incident rather than escalating it, despite privately considering revenge. 1368 1418

He is pragmatic in both combat and business. Ronan tests opponents’ weaknesses, studies unfamiliar systems, and turns rare materials into alchemical assets. He refuses Gustav Rhine’s attempts to recruit or control him while maintaining a profitable working arrangement with the Rhine Family. 1379 1419 1425

Despite his ruthlessness toward enemies, Ronan protects people he considers family. He supports Dolores and Janice financially, gives them protective equipment, reinforces their home when threatened, and eventually awakens their extraordinary abilities so they can defend themselves. 1407 1418 1431 1454

Abilities & Skills

Psionic Energy

Ronan’s primary power originates from his divine soul. It grants him exceptional perception, telekinetic control, defensive barriers, and offensive techniques.

• Detects malice, hidden mechanisms, spiritual entities, and extraordinary energy. 1366 1382 1426
• Creates a Psionic Shield capable of halting bullets in midair. 1397
• Uses a Psionic Wall to block spell-based attacks, including a fire dragon. 1441
• Deflects or reverses volleys of gunfire against enemy forces. 1397 1434 1446
• Employs Psionic Spike to pierce an opponent’s mind and incapacitate them. 1433
• Unleashes a Psionic Storm that immobilizes Magnus Conn and prevents his smoke-form escape. 1443

Extraordinary Physique

Ronan cultivates his body with the Steel Armor Breathing Technique and monster flesh, eventually breaking through his physical limits.

• Possesses strength sufficient to seize a thrown shield without being moved by its impact. 1396
• Blocks an extraordinary knife capable of piercing steel using his bare hand. 1428
• Combines speed, agility, and footwork to exploit stronger opponents’ vulnerabilities. 1379
• Entered the Extraordinary realm after bringing his physical toughness to its limit. 1381

Firearms and Marksmanship

Ronan is a master marksman whose perception and control translate effectively even to the Blood Moon Realm’s comparatively primitive firearms.

• Rapidly reloads revolvers under pressure. 1379
• Kills multiple Blackbeard Pirates within seconds, including five headshots in a seven-man counterattack. 1377
• Uses firearms alongside psionics rather than relying on a single combat style. 1397 1443
• Develops specialized Psionic and alchemical ammunition for different threats. 1418

Swordsmanship and Close Combat

Ronan is highly proficient in close-quarters fighting and considers it one of his strongest disciplines.

• Uses terrain and mobility to wear down heavily armored enemies. 1379
• Identifies and attacks armor gaps, killing an Armored Warrior by driving his cross sword through the neck joint. 1379
• Defeats the one-eyed pirate on the Blue Star with a shield seizure and a powerful kick before switching to his sword. 1396

Alchemy

Ronan learns alchemy from Old Jack and applies Psionic Energy in place of mana to activate and refine alchemical arrays.

• Masters the academy’s coursework and Old Jack’s accumulated alchemical knowledge within months. 1405 1406
• Uses Psionic Energy as a substitute for magical power in alchemy arrays. 1407
• Crafts custom extraordinary equipment, including protective talismans, enchanted ammunition, and Psionic armaments. 1418 1419
• Extracts Origin of the World from curios and refines it into the Blood Moon Ring. 1446
• Creates a complete clone body infused with Dragon Clan bloodline and essence. 1455

Spirit Possession and Beast Taming

Ronan can control Spirit Bodies and merge them with living beasts.

• Subdues a black leopard-cat Spirit Body by imprinting it with a Psionic mark. 1382
• Fuses the Spirit Body with a mountain cat, giving it a new body. 1383
• Maintains mental communication and complete soul-level control over Little Black. 1383

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Doug — service pistol issued after Ronan’s promotion. 1368
• Cross sword — his primary early personal weapon; used to kill the Armored Warrior. 1368 1379
• Ranger — silver revolver gifted by Alfred Pittman and refined into a Psionic Alchemy Armament. 1418
• Knight — silver revolver gifted by Alfred Pittman; its blood fiend energy later suggests evolution toward a “Death Knight.” 1418 1435
• Psionic bullets — custom ammunition with armor-piercing, demon-breaking, flame, and explosive effects. 1418
• Guardian necklaces — protective necklaces for Dolores and Janice that automatically activate against a fatal attack. 1418
• Beast hide curio — transforms Ronan’s arm into a clawed beast appendage; he gains control of it with Psionic Energy. 1444 1445
• Soul Annihilator Crossbow — seized from Irene; loses its supernatural properties after use, but its runes retain research value. 1447
• Blood Moon Ring — a World Ring forged from World Origin Substance; functions as a planar anchor and storage device. 1446

Relationships

• Malcolm Raymond — biological father and Baron of Raymond Manor. Ronan severs blood ties with him for two hundred gold pounds and a written contract. 1387 1389
• Alice Raymond — younger half-sister; Ronan is affectionate and ensures Malcolm will treat her better before leaving the manor. 1385 1389
• Jenny Raymond — sister whose engagement summons Ronan back to Raymond Manor. 1384
• Dolores Toran — neighbor, housemate, and romantic partner. Ronan supports her and treats her and Janice as family. 1401 1407 1414 1454
• Janice Toran — Dolores’s niece; sees Ronan as a good person and hopes he will become her father. Ronan pays for her schooling and gives her protective equipment. 1401 1414 1418
• Little Black — Ronan’s spirit-beast pet, created by merging a leopard-cat Spirit Body with a mountain cat. 1382 1383
• Abel Austin — Night Watchman captain who teaches Ronan the Steel Armor Breathing Technique and introduces him to the extraordinary world. 1380
• Audrey Norton — Extraordinary Ronan meets on a train; he considers her a potential guide to the extraordinary world. 1384 1385
• Old Jack / Jack Spike — Ronan’s alchemy teacher, who sells him his laboratory and materials and passes on Von Bryant’s notes. 1406 1419
• Alfred Pittman — academy classmate and friend; Ronan saves him from Shaquille Pierre, and Alfred later gifts him Ranger and Knight. 1411 1418
• Gustav Rhine — dean, Earl, and business partner. He resolves Ronan’s framing case and helps establish the Rhine Family as an agent for Ronan’s alchemical works. 1416 1419
• Rose Sinclair — ally within the Holy Fire Society who promotes Ronan’s alchemical business and provides intelligence on Balder Eddy. 1423 1432

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rand City Police Service

Ronan begins rebuilding his strength while serving as a reserve officer in Rand City. He arrests a disguised wanted criminal, kills Gallo Brotherhood members who attempt to seize him, and earns rapid promotion through combat merit. 1367 1368 1374

Blood Moon and Blackbeard Pirates

During the Blood Moon crisis, Ronan refines moon-energy to increase his Psionic Energy, fights Blackbeard Pirates underground, and kills a heavily armored Extraordinary warrior. His actions earn him promotion to Senior Officer and introduce him to the Night Watchmen. 1371 1374 1379 1380

Sea Cliff Villa

After reaching the Fourth Ring and entering the Extraordinary realm, Ronan explores his haunted villa, discovers its hidden study and underground secrets, and creates Little Black. 1381 1382 1383

Raymond Manor

Ronan returns to confront his past, refuses Malcolm’s attempt to exploit him through marriage, formally severs blood ties with the Raymond family, and reaches the Fifth Ring afterward. 1387 1389

Journey to Ceres

While traveling to Ceres aboard the Blue Star, Ronan helps repel a pirate attack and kills multiple Extraordinary pirates. The Royal Navy recognizes his contribution, but he declines an offer to join them. 1396 1397 1403

Royal Higher Police Academy

Ronan studies at the academy, becomes an alchemist, and forms close bonds with Dolores, Janice, Alfred, and Old Jack. After being framed through the influence of Rudolf Herbert and Shaquille Pierre, he breaks into the Sixth Ring during a confrontation with Gustav Rhine. 1406 1414 1416

Old Port District and the Razor Gang

As Deputy Chief of the Fourth Precinct, Ronan investigates Balder Eddy and uses the Razor Gang’s leader, Morpheus Mendert, as a route to him. He devastates the Razor Gang at Edelman Shipyard, killing nearly two hundred gang members and defeating Mendert. 1432 1434 1435

Internal Affairs Department Incident

Captured and tortured by Internal Affairs, Ronan escapes, fights through its headquarters, defeats Magnus Conn of the Blood Clan, loots the Curio Vault, and refines the Blood Moon Ring. His display of power forces the kingdom’s military and Grand Secretariat to negotiate. 1441 1443 1444 1446 1448

Alchemy Tower and Future Preparations

Ronan builds a seventeen-story Alchemy Tower in Ceres, establishes advanced laboratories, awakens Dolores and Janice as Extraordinary beings, and begins creating a Dragon-blooded clone to continue exploiting the Blood Moon Realm. 1454 1455