Cassidy

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Cassidy (卡丝拉狄)
Alias(es)	Fifth Princess of the Augustus Empire; Her Highness the Princess
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Augustus Empire; former ruler of the Southern Territory
Occupation/Role	Imperial princess; Holy Word Sorcerer; political claimant during the Succession Struggle
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Tier Transcendent	27	Revealed as a Third-Tier Transcendent during the Hand of Darkness attack on her train; defeats the attackers' leader with overwhelming magic. 27
Nearing Fourth Tier	65	During the Kosotoya pursuit, Cassidy is described as nearing Fourth Tier, though sustained combat and firearms still threaten her. 65
Fourth-Tier Holy Word Sorcerer	186	Completes her advancement with Haina's assistance, deepening her integration with the Janus Path. 186

Background

Cassidy is the Fifth Princess of the Augustus Empire and the daughter of the late Queen. Her position in the imperial line of succession, combined with the Old Emperor's favor toward her, makes the other imperial heirs wary of her influence. 14 21

Before publicly arriving in Berman City, she secretly travels ahead with Echo and Aiko to investigate the Hand of Darkness. Her immediate objective is to locate a missing transfer relic and secure supernatural power for her own faction; she is especially interested in the Soul Eater path. 10

At the Janus Church, Cassidy meets Lin Qi, a newly appointed priest of the Gate of Janus. She quickly recognizes Lin Qi as a potentially valuable ally and begins building ties with the Gate of Janus for the coming struggle over the throne. 12 13 21

Appearance

Cassidy is an elegant young noblewoman with golden hair and a composed, aristocratic bearing. She commonly wears formal attire or a hat while traveling incognito, but adopts a markedly colder presence when fighting. 12 41 171

• Golden hair, often described as flowing behind her. 171
• Usually carries a magic staff in combat. 41 42
• Wears a white formal dress on ceremonial occasions. 171
• Her Cross Sword Pendant can manifest as Kael's Sword of Judgment. 52

Personality

Cassidy is observant, politically astute, and slow to trust. She arrives in Berman City early because she considers her circumstances dangerous, keeps Echo watching Mayor Bill after noticing irregularities in his behavior, and treats even old personal connections cautiously. 12 15

She is ambitious but not indifferent to the people affected by her ambitions. She seeks power to stabilize the Empire, worries about the lives of her guards and citizens, and later resolves to compensate the families of soldiers lost in the southern conflict. 21 65 74

Her confidence is tempered by self-awareness. During the Succession Struggle, she recognizes how precarious her position is, yet continues to make difficult strategic decisions, including proposing cooperation with Marganna and asking Ryan to act as an informant. 70 73

After Vina takes the throne, Cassidy accepts that Vina is better suited to rule and redirects her attention toward sorcery, the planned Sorcerer Tower, and her own future. 157 187

Abilities & Skills

Holy Word Sorcery

Cassidy is a Holy Word Sorcerer of the Janus Path, specializing in high-burst magic. Her offensive spells can overpower powerful Transcendents, though prolonged casting rapidly exhausts her mana. 42 72

• Uses condensed magical blades and explosive spells in direct combat. 41 42
• Can create defensive barriers and employ relic-based mental interference to trap opponents. 41
• Her magic is capable of killing elite Third-Tier Transcendents. 84
• Powerful spells leave her vulnerable when her magic power is depleted. 72

Kael's Sword of Judgment

Cassidy can activate the Cross Sword Pendant to summon Kael's Sword of Judgment, a large magical sword fueled by her mana. 52

• Uses the sword as a decisive execution technique against major enemies. 52 72
• Kills a Blood Cult Sacrificer with the technique during the train-station siege. 72
• Its use consumes immense magic power and can leave Cassidy physically weakened. 72

Battlefield Strategy

Cassidy remains tactically capable even when outnumbered, using terrain, formations, and retreat routes to preserve her forces. 41 65 70

• Creates a rockslide to delay Kosotoya's pursuing army. 65
• Refuses to abandon her Royal Guards despite having a Janus teleportation scroll available. 65
• Assesses escape routes and the risk of turning to Marganna's forces during the southern crisis. 70
• Personally leads the City Defense Army in the defense of Berman City against Kainter. 55

God's Chosen

Cassidy is identified as one of Janus's God's Chosen, a rare status she recognizes in Shari after witnessing the Blood Dragon Slash. 71

Equipment & Resources

• Magic Staff — primary casting focus in combat. 41 42
• Cross Sword Pendant — contains Kael's Sword of Judgment. 52
• Janus Magic Scroll — a one-use random teleportation item she keeps for emergencies. 65
• Mana Potions — carried for major defensive engagements. 82
• Alchemical puppet legion — Haina provides Cassidy with one thousand puppets; Cassidy places them under Ryan's command in the Southern Territory. 110 111

Relationships

• Ryan — trusted political and military ally. Cassidy repeatedly attempts to recruit him, later entrusts the Southern Territory to him, and relies on his support during multiple crises. 45 57 70 102
• Lin Qi — Cassidy's first major connection to the Gate of Janus; she considers Lin Qi absolutely trustworthy and seeks her support in building influence within the church. 13 21
• Echo — loyal attendant and bodyguard. Echo follows Cassidy's intelligence orders and refuses to abandon her during the Kosotoya pursuit. 15 65
• Jonathan — ally and Director of the Bureau of Investigation. Cassidy values his integrity and works alongside him against Adler and the Hand of Darkness. 21 41 42
• Haina — Cassidy's Holy Word Sorcery teacher and the Vice Principal of St. Marian Academy. Haina supports Cassidy with advice, puppets, and assistance in her Fourth-Tier advancement. 110 186
• Marganna — political rival during the Succession Struggle. Despite their hostility, Cassidy agrees to cooperate with Marganna against the forces destabilizing the southern border. 56 74 131
• Vina — successor to the imperial throne. Cassidy publicly supports Vina after concluding that Vina is the better choice for the Empire. 157
• Kavano Sedrin — Cassidy's former St. Marian Academy classmate, a Dwarf whom Cassidy considers contacting for aid against the Northern United Alliance's crisis. 247
• The Old Emperor — Cassidy's father. Their relationship deteriorates as she comes to suspect his role in the Empire's wars and ultimately prepares to oppose his rule. 102 110 125

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arc	Role
Berman City investigation	Arrives ahead of her public entourage to investigate the Hand of Darkness, recover a transfer relic, evaluate Mayor Bill, and cultivate ties with the Gate of Janus. 10 12 15
Hand of Darkness attacks	Survives repeated assassination attempts, fights beside Lin Qi and Jonathan, and helps expose Adler's collusion with the heretical cult. 26 27 41 43
Southern Territory rule	Secures authority over Berman City, Kosotoya, and Nade City; appoints Ryan as mayor and begins reorganizing the region against external threats. 56 57 63
Kosotoya crisis	Is pursued by Kosotoya's army, defends her guards despite overwhelming odds, and is rescued through Ryan's forces and Shyarly's intervention. 65 67 71
Succession Struggle	Builds a southern political base, receives Haina's support, courts noble backing, and eventually decides to challenge the Old Emperor rather than submit to recall. 110 113 125
Vina's ascension	Loses the immediate contest for the throne but supports Vina's claim, prioritizing the Empire's stability over her own ambition. 157
Post-succession life	Remains in Baron to assist Empress Vina and establish a Sorcerer Tower while continuing her sorcery cultivation. 187
Northern United Alliance crisis	Proposes seeking Dwarven assistance through her former classmate Kavano. 247

Notable Quotes

“I want... you to go to Magana's side and become my informant. What do you think?” 73

“I can't be a lord and vassal anymore, but we can still be friends. Yes.” 187