Rita

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Rita (丽塔)
Alias(es)	Rita Rossweisse; Vice-Captain; Head Maid; Liu Bai's secretary
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Schicksal; Undying Blade; later aligned with Liu Bai's household
Occupation/Role	S-rank Valkyrie, Undying Blade vice-captain, strategist, secretary, and nominal Head Maid
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
S-rank Valkyrie	2	Identified as an S-rank Valkyrie while investigating the Sky Dome Zone.
Herrscher of Ice	629	Illusion Moon assists her in becoming the Herrscher of Ice; she gains an ice scythe and ice-crystal-enhanced Lunar Soul armor.

Background

Rita began as a Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie assigned to investigate the Sky Dome Zone, where she encountered Raven while searching for extraterrestrial visitors. She fought Raven with a materialized scythe, drove her away when Schicksal reinforcements approached, and seized an unusual teapot from the alley 2 3.

She was trained by Ragna and considers her one of her two principal life mentors. Reanna's preserved diary later shaped Rita's distrust of Otto and her understanding of Schicksal's history of pursuing defectors 201.

While stationed in the Sky Dome Zone, Rita became increasingly wary of Otto's opaque orders, the Far East Branch's conduct, and World Serpent's hidden presence. Though she remained committed to the Valkyries' duty to protect civilians and fight Honkai, she resented being treated as a pawn and began cautiously cooperating with Liu Bai 34 149.

Appearance

Rita is a short-haired woman often seen in maid attire, with bangs that cover her eyes. Her outwardly delicate presentation contrasts with her strength, mobility, and use of heavy polearms 2 80.

• Frequently wears a maid uniform, including the Dark Rose outfit used during the maid-café operation 147.
• Uses the Lunar Soul Valkyrie armor for combat 148.
• Her Herrscher of Ice armor is covered in diamond-like ice crystals 629.
• Noted for exceptional flexibility and full-body coordination in battle 80 629.

Personality

Rita maintains a polished, gentle, and professional manner even under pressure. She is observant, socially adept, and careful with information; she quickly recognizes deception, probes for weaknesses, and prefers to keep contingency plans available 16 34 389.

Beneath her courteous demeanor, she is sharp-tongued and capable of deliberate provocation. She can exploit an opponent's emotional vulnerabilities, mock allies and enemies alike, and become intimidating when her patience is exhausted 245 148 994.

She is protective of those she considers her responsibility, particularly her Undying Blade subordinates, Bianka, and eventually Liu Bai. Rita's political thinking is pragmatic: she supports cooperation and unity against larger threats, but also seeks enough influence to prevent others—especially Mobius—from controlling Liu Bai or Schicksal's future alone 164 249 470.

Abilities & Skills

Valkyrie Combat

Rita is an S-rank Valkyrie whose combat style emphasizes rapid transitions, flexible body control, and coordinated use of a scythe or polearm.

• Easily overpowered a Thunder Helm Lawachurl during an Undying Blade operation 22.
• Held the advantage over Liu Bai in a sparring match; his attempts to predict her movements failed because of her transition speed 64.
• Could contend with Kujou Sara and overpower another sword-wielding opponent through superior arm strength 61.
• Is regarded as one of Schicksal's three strongest S-rank Valkyries alongside Bianka and Ragna 77.
• Admits that her raw power is lower than that of certain exceptional fighters; her strengths lie in coordination, technique, and flexibility 80 389.

Scythe and Polearm Mastery

Rita's signature weapon is the scythe Skadi, though she can also wield polearms with exceptional agility.

• Can materialize her scythe for combat 3.
• Uses Skadi as her standard weapon 241.
• Treats a polearm as fluidly as a kitchen knife, incorporating aerial maneuvers and her full body into its handling 629.
• Uses a nebulizer and mist as tactical tools when a direct attack is undesirable 765.

Herrscher of Ice Powers

After becoming the Herrscher of Ice, Rita gains greatly increased ice-based combat capability.

• Conjures a brilliant ice scythe that radiates cold 629.
• Wears ice-crystal armor over Lunar Soul, markedly changing her battlefield presence 629.
• Can freeze targets or objects with precise control, such as immobilizing Sparkle's hand before she could send a message 690.
• Her empowerment raises her standing within Liu Bai's group, though she still considers herself below its strongest members 690.

Intelligence and Manipulation

Rita is an accomplished investigator and strategist who reads motives, directs operations, and uses social pressure to control a situation.

• Attempted to recruit Liu Bai as an informant within World Serpent while simultaneously trying to poach Raven 22.
• Detected escalating Honkai activity in the Sky Dome Zone and inferred the possible emergence of a Herrscher 136.
• Identified logical flaws in Otto's handling of Kiana and the Herrscher Core by reframing the question of why Kiana existed 248.
• Managed a seamless identity exchange with Kafka, providing mission details, equipment guidance, and access to her communications 389.
• Retains influence among Schicksal personnel, including members of Elinore's medical team who owe her favors 482.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Skadi — Rita's primary scythe 241.
• Lunar Soul armor — Her Valkyrie combat armor 148.
• Ice scythe — A weapon manifested after becoming the Herrscher of Ice 629.
• Wristband / communicator — Used for mission communication and contact records 34 389.
• Nebulizer — Used in an attempt to distract or incapacitate Bianka 765.
• Maid uniforms — Worn both as attire and during maid-roleplay or undercover work 147 392.

Relationships

• Liu Bai — Initially investigates him as a possible lead and potential World Serpent informant. Their relationship develops into an alliance marked by mutual trust, strategic cooperation, training, and personal attachment 16 22 166 249.
• Ragna — Her teacher and one of her most important mentors. Ragna is protective of Rita, while Rita respects her deeply despite teasing her and withholding sensitive information when necessary 136 147 201.
• Bianka / Durandal — Rita's captain, close friend, and long-term combat partner. Rita acts as Bianka's adjutant, supports her operationally, and is among the few able to match her stamina during extended combat 34 77 602 763.
• Otto — Her superior within Schicksal. Rita follows his orders but distrusts his secrecy and political maneuvering 34 148 201.
• Reanna — One of Rita's two life mentors. Rita inherited Reanna's diary and values her judgement and experience regarding Schicksal and Otto 201 602.
• Undying Blade — Rita's Valkyrie team. Their members trust her leadership, tease her freely, and remain protective of her reputation 52 164 389.
• Mobius — A tense associate and rival for influence around Liu Bai. Rita distrusts Mobius's habit of treating Liu Bai as a “little lab rat” and seeks to limit her control over him 249.
• Kafka — Temporarily exchanges identities with Rita during the Liyue operation. Though their styles differ, Rita recognizes Kafka's competence and coordinates with her professionally 389 391.
• Elinore — A fellow Schicksal operative whom Rita reads as a loyal follower of Otto. Their relationship is courteous but cautious, with Rita frequently holding the tactical advantage 388 389.
• Kiana — A younger Valkyrie Rita is assigned to monitor and protect. Rita finds Kiana difficult to manage but later commits to protecting her after learning her connection to Sirin 21 149.
• Raven / Natasha — Initially enemies during Rita's investigation of World Serpent. Rita later clashes with Natasha through mutual provocation and competing interest in Liu Bai 3 47 434.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sky Dome Zone Investigation

Rita arrives in the Sky Dome Zone to locate extraterrestrial visitors and investigate unusual activity. She clashes with Raven, identifies World Serpent as a growing concern, and begins tracking Liu Bai after recognizing that he may know more than he admits 2 3 16.

Recruitment and Counterintelligence

She courts Liu Bai's trust through gifts, meetings, and joint operations while attempting to turn him into an informant against World Serpent. At the same time, she offers Raven a path out of World Serpent and an opportunity for Schicksal to forgive her past actions 17 21 22.

Herrscher Investigation

After noticing abnormal Honkai activity, Rita investigates a possible new Herrscher. She shares Liu Bai's intelligence with Ragna, challenges Otto's handling of the crisis, and joins Ragna in accepting responsibility for Kiana's protection 102 136 149.

Alliance with Liu Bai

Rita's cooperation with Liu Bai grows into a political and personal alliance. She visits the Serenitea Pot, begins actively supervising him, and views his potential as central to Schicksal's future 249 375.

Liyue Operation and Identity Exchange

During a Schicksal operation in Liyue, Rita coordinates Undying Blade and a medical team under Elinore. She later trades identities with Kafka, allowing Kafka to impersonate her while Rita operates in Kafka's place 388 389 391.

Household Leadership

Rita becomes Liu Bai's secretary and receives the nominal title of Head Maid. Though initially uncomfortable with being underestimated, she gains substantial practical authority through her direct access to Liu Bai and her role managing personnel 478 479 829.

Herrscher of Ice

Illusion Moon helps Rita become the Herrscher of Ice. The transformation grants her ice-crystal armor, an ice scythe, and a major increase in combat strength 629.

Later Valkyrie Affairs

Rita continues to coordinate Valkyries, protect her subordinates, and maintain discipline during increasingly chaotic household and Schicksal matters. She remains an active strategist during confrontations involving Bianka, Feixiao, and the Star-Devouring Whale 690 765 772 994.

Notable Quotes

“I admire your unyielding spirit, Miss Raven—like how you're still defiant even after being cremated?” 3

“Entrusting your back to each other on the battlefield is also a way—and the most solid way.” 77

“I'm not omniscient.” 149

“The weak her of the past was dead! The current her was Rita, the Herrscher of Ice!” 690

Trivia

• Rita speaks over a dozen languages and knows some sumo rules 777.
• Her flexibility is a point of personal pride 397.
• She inherited her maid-image inspiration from Ragna, who once fought Honkai Beasts while dressed as a maid 392.
• She has limited actual maid experience despite frequently adopting the role 392.
• Her affection for Liu Bai is documented as reaching at least 7,879 434.