Lin Qi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Qi (林柒)
Alias(es)	Silent Nun; Gate of Janus Priestess; Saintess of Janus; God's Chosen; Quasi-God 12 17 99 122 325
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Gate of Janus
Occupation/Role	Janus priestess, Silent Nun, Saintess, and representative/mediator for the Gate of Janus 12 17 99
Controller	Created and initially controlled by Ryan; her AI standby mode later acts autonomously within her established character setting 1 6 14
First Appearance	Named during Ryan's character creation in Chapter 1; the female Lin Qi account enters Berman City in Chapter 2 1 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Lv1 → Lv5	3	Cleared Wisps and five Lingering Rift Spirits in the Janus Church, obtaining Ancient Evil Spirit Remnants.
Lv5 → Lv6	4	Advanced after confronting and driving off a werewolf in Berman City.
Lv6 → Lv9	8	Defeated Deke, obtained the Soul Eater's Certificate, and killed a Spirit Binder after learning Purify.
Lv9 → Lv10	10	Reached the level-ten job-change threshold after clearing Hand of Darkness cultists and the Singer. Obtained a Mana Potion and the Blade of Erosion.
Lv11	11	Continued leveling while on AI standby at the Janus Church.
Gate of Janus Priestess	12	Received the Gate of Janus Priest title after using Purification to save a cultist corrupted by evil power; gained Janus's Blessing.
Lv13 — Silent Nun	17	Passed Janus's trial and changed into the hidden combat class Silent Nun; gained Summon Demon Spirit and Demon Spirit Entanglement.
Lv15	26	Rapidly leveled while defending Cassidy's train from endlessly respawning Harriers.
Lv17	27	Advanced further during the battle against the Hand of Darkness.
Lv20	40	Learned Magic Nullification Domain, giving her a powerful anti-spell option.
Lv30	75	Entered an Outer God-contaminated Inner World to complete her third-class advancement quest.
Tier 3 Silent Nun	90	Completed her third-tier advancement and acquired Shadow Stealth.
Lv38 — God's Chosen	122	Became a God's Chosen after unlocking a fragment of Janus's Authority; received Gate of Time.
Quasi-God	325	Inherited Janus's Authority of Time and Space, becoming a Quasi-God capable of contending with Eighth Tier Transcendents.

Background / History

Creation and early service

Ryan chose the name “Lin Qi” as a memento of his past-life name, then created her as a female character with unusually high Spirit, Magic, and Charm. She entered the game in Berman City as a nun of the Janus Church, possessing a talent to perceive an invisible world beyond ordinary human senses. 1 2

While under Ryan's manual control, Lin Qi hunted Wisps in the church graveyard, discovered echoes of time and space, and triggered Janus-related hidden events. She fought Lingering Rift Spirits, investigated Black Ding Street No. 228, interrogated and killed Deke, and dismantled cult activity connected to the Hand of Darkness. 3 7 8

Her use of Purify to save a Janus cultist corrupted by evil power earned her recognition as a Gate of Janus Priestess. The position also gave her Janus's Blessing, increasing her mana strength and recovery speed. 12

Silent Nun and Cassidy's protector

After completing Janus's trial, Lin Qi changed into the hidden Silent Nun class. The transformation greatly improved her physical and magical attributes and bound her combat style to a Demon Spirit. 17

She became associated with Princess Cassidy through their encounters in Berman City. During the Hand of Darkness assault on Cassidy's train, Lin Qi entered the Inner World barrier, fought waves of Harrier Guards, protected Cassidy from a powerful attack, and defeated the Harrier Lord. 14 26 27

Lin Qi later advanced within the Gate of Janus and was selected as its Saintess. Her elevation ended a vacancy in the Saintess position that had lasted nearly thirty years. 75 99

Saintess and God's Chosen

As Saintess, Lin Qi led Gate of Janus Paladins to the Western Territory to mediate between the Augustus Empire and Magana's forces. She defeated the Fourth Tier Transcendent Everson in a duel with the Sword of Death, helping establish the Gate of Janus as an intermediary in the conflict. 99 100

During her Saintess Assessment, Lin Qi followed an unknown power through a desert, encountered a mysterious woman by a lake, and recovered the Beads of Flowing Stone from Janus's ruins. 91 92

Later, she entered an ancient ruin with Ryan, unlocked a fragment of Janus's Authority, and became a God's Chosen. The event granted her Gate of Time and significantly enhanced her status within Janus's faith. 121 122

Inheritance of Janus

Lin Qi eventually accompanied Ryan to Janus's trial space. Janus chose her to inherit the Authority of Time and Space, transforming her into a Quasi-God and the prospective successor to the God of Time and Space. 324 325

Appearance

Lin Qi is a striking silver-haired, red-eyed woman whose reserved expression and religious attire give her an austere, almost divine presence. 2 12

• Long, bright silver hair and ruby-red eyes. 2
• Delicate features, clear red lips, and an initially gentle aura. 2
• Originally wore a black-and-white Janus nun's habit with lace trim, ruffled cuffs, layered skirts, and white stockings. 2
• As a Silent Nun, wears a gray-black habit accompanied by flame-like black mist and the shadow of her Demon Spirit. 17
• Her beauty and unusually high Charm repeatedly draw attention from believers, nobles, and Cassidy. 12 30

Personality

Under Ryan's direct control, Lin Qi initially functions as an extension of his will, with her words and actions directly determined by his thoughts. 6 In AI standby mode, however, she consistently embodies a cold, restrained persona that Ryan finds more convincing than his own performance. 14

She is notably terse, calm under provocation, and difficult for outsiders to read. Jonathan considers her unusually cold and uncooperative, while Magana finds that Lin Qi remains composed even when treated with hostility. 14 99

Despite her detached demeanor, Lin Qi shows concern for people neglected by society. When she gives coins to a destitute child, she bluntly tells Cassidy that neither gods nor public order can guarantee the survival of those at the bottom of society. 16

As her AI develops, her behavior becomes more vivid and self-directed. She demonstrates persistence during the Saintess Assessment, refusing to abandon her search through the desert despite Ryan's suggestion to stop. 57 91

Abilities & Skills

Inspiration and Echoes of Time and Space

Lin Qi's innate talent allows her to perceive supernatural phenomena normally invisible to others, including echoes of time and space and the effects of heretical rituals. 2 8

• Detects descending supernatural power and mental influence. 8
• Triggers Janus-related hidden events and advancement opportunities. 3 16
• Sensed and located an unusual secret realm within Chaos Space. 118

Purify

A Janus purification skill learned after Lin Qi encountered an echo of death. 8

• Removes mental abnormalities inflicted by enemies such as Spirit Binders. 8
• Temporarily protects her from repeated mental effects after purification. 8
• Saved a Janus cultist afflicted by evil power, leading to her priestess title. 12

Silent Nun

Lin Qi's hidden combat profession combines high physical and magical growth with exceptional mobility and survivability. 17

• Summon Demon Spirit — Calls forth a shadowy humanoid spirit that attacks as an extension of Lin Qi, can strike multiple targets, and assists with movement. 17
• Demon Spirit Entanglement — Merges the Demon Spirit with Lin Qi, allowing it to share incoming damage; the spirit disperses if it absorbs excessive damage. 17
• Janus's Blessing — Increases mana strength and mana recovery speed. 12
• The Demon Spirit's combat ability later becomes strong enough to match an ordinary Fourth Tier Transcendent in a one-on-one fight. 123

Magic Nullification Domain

A Silent Nun class skill that suppresses spellcasting within its effective range. 40

• Particularly dangerous against magic-specialized Transcendents. 40
• Prevents Lin Qi from casting Purification while active. 40
• Did not dispel her already-summoned Demon Spirit during testing. 40

Shadow Stealth

A third-tier Silent Nun movement skill that assimilates Lin Qi with her Demon Spirit. 90

• Enables irregular, rapid shadow-like movement. 90
• Has no cooldown. 90
• Continuously consumes mana while maintained. 90

Gate of Time

Lin Qi's God's Chosen gift after receiving a fragment of Janus's Authority. 122

• Rewinds a target to any state it occupied within the preceding ten seconds. 122
• Synchronizes the target's condition with that earlier point in time. 122

Authority of Time and Space

Janus entrusted Lin Qi with the Authority of Time and Space, elevating her from God's Chosen to Quasi-God. 325

• Grants power beyond ordinary Transcendent advancement. 325
• Allows her to remain undefeated even against an Eighth Tier Transcendent, though defeating one remains difficult. 325
• Can manifest as a replica Janus Scepter that separates into two short swords. 325

Combo

A passive skill taught to Lin Qi by Ryan. 122

• Raises the damage of each successive uninterrupted attack by 10%. 122
• Has no stated upper limit. 122
• Synergizes with her rapid attacks, Shadow Stealth, and Demon Spirit support. 122

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dagger — Her initial Good-quality weapon as a Janus nun. 2
• Blade of Erosion — Excellent weapon with a 10% damage bonus; obtained from the Singer. 10
• Black Gloves — First Tier Fine equipment that increases mana, improves mana-release efficiency, and can disrupt enemy mana release. 16
• Demon Breaking Blade — Weapon Ryan intended for Lin Qi after replacing the Blade of Erosion. 44
• Razmod's Sword of Death — A Tier 3 legendary sword used to defeat Everson and injure Art despite his magical defenses. 100 123
• Moonlit Guardian — Legendary necklace found in an ancient ruin and equipped by Ryan for Lin Qi. 122
• Beads of Flowing Stone — A bead condensed from Janus's Authority, recovered during the Saintess Assessment and later returned to her by the Pope. 91 155
• Replica Janus Scepter — A vessel created from Janus's Authority after Lin Qi's Quasi-God inheritance. 325

Relationships

• Ryan — Creator, controller, and closest associate. Ryan initially treats Lin Qi as his primary character account, later relies on her strength and political position, and considers their relationship deeply personal despite her status as his avatar. 1 6 121 234
• Cassidy — Friend and political ally. Lin Qi protected Cassidy during the train attack, and the two remained connected after their time in Berman City. 26 27 100
• Lia Mansdeca — High Priest and early patron within the Gate of Janus. Lia recognized Lin Qi's potential, supported her advancement, and considered her an ideal Saintess candidate. 22 39
• Janus — Deity of time and space whose trials, blessings, and authority define Lin Qi's path. Janus ultimately chose her as the inheritor of Time and Space Authority. 12 17 325
• Magana — Initially hostile toward Lin Qi's intervention in the Western Territory, but later negotiated with her as the Gate of Janus's Saintess and mediator. 99 100
• Sylvia — Pope of the Gate of Janus. Sylvia later asked Ryan to help Lin Qi ascend to the position of Pope. 338
• Bishop Josh — Church official who warned Lin Qi to avoid involvement in imperial affairs; Lin Qi later openly opposed his stance on the Gate of Janus's political role. 249 251
• Mortis — Political ally in the Northern Federation. Lin Qi offered the Gate of Janus's support to Mortis during the federation's consolidation. 207

Notable Quotes

“God won't give a wandering child a steamed bun, so most people won't either. Those living at the very bottom will never have a chance.” 16

“No need to worry, I have my own arrangements.” 282

Trivia

• Ryan named Lin Qi after his own past-life name. 1
• Lin Qi's initial Charm was 12, an unusually high value that later rose through her reputation in the Gate of Janus. 2 12
• Ryan discovered that AI-controlled Lin Qi is substantially more capable in combat than when he manually controls her. 16
• She was described as the only Silent Nun in the entire Gate of Janus. 75
• Ryan created a Character Card for Lin Qi that would allow him to inherit her job and skills once if she died. 18