Argyle

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Argyle Capet
Alias(es)	Captain Argyle; High Light Knight; Traveling Knight; Baron Capet; Viscount
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Capet Family; Longsheng Empire military
Occupation/Role	Light Knight; captain and mission commander
Status	Active 50
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Background / History

Argyle is the youngest son of the current Marquis Capet, placing him within one of the Longsheng Empire's eight great Marquisates. Despite this background and his title, he identifies himself as a Traveling Knight. His noble status is publicly known among his companions, particularly Katerina, who mocks him as “Baron Capet.” 11

During a military mission in the Misty Forest, Argyle fought alongside Katerina and Kaisalin against Aus Empire infiltrators. After receiving Jialan's help, he thanked him formally and later entrusted him with a trapped Scroll connected to Ancient Elven Ruins, judging the junior Mage the only nearby person capable of deciphering it. 11 12

Argyle later recruited Jialan into his team through Shadow. He regarded Jialan's magical potential as important to the group and led the subsequent investigation into the Necromancer, Aus Empire infiltrators, and Dark Council activity in the Misty Forest. 15 18 19

Appearance

Argyle is a tall knight who usually appears in armor and carries a Holy Sword. On covert forest operations, he wears a heavy gray cloak over his equipment. 11 19

• Sacred runes flow across his silver armor when he releases his Light Battle Qi. 11
• Uses a long spear in his first documented battle. 11
• Later fights primarily with a Holy Sword. 21 23
• His armor is described as gleaming during the fortress exchange meeting. 38

Personality

Argyle is composed, decisive, and highly protective of his companions. He gives clear priorities in dangerous situations—minimizing magical fluctuations around undead, splitting teams for stealth, and ordering retreats when a battle cannot be won. 20 23 41 42

He is willing to place himself at severe personal risk for the group. When a High Wind Mage cornered the team, Argyle remained behind and used the life-burning technique Light Judgment to create an opening for the others to escape. 23

Though he withholds sensitive military intelligence, Argyle repeatedly warns Jialan about dangers that others conceal, offers to use Capet Family connections to exempt him from the Shadow Valley mission, and personally protects him in battle. 40 44 50

Abilities & Skills

Light Battle Qi

Argyle wields Light Battle Qi, which is particularly effective against Dark Energy, undead, and Shadow Beasts.

• Blocks a Dark Element attack aimed at Jialan with his Holy Sword. 21
• Uses Holy Light to repel undead animal corpses through Divine Protection. 20
• Suppresses the Dark Energy corroding Katerina's arm. 21
• Purifies or damages Shadow Beasts and Dark Energy with Light-based attacks. 43
• Avoids using his full power when its fluctuations could attract stronger entities. 41 43

Healing

Argyle can channel Light Battle Qi to treat Dark Energy injuries.

• Stabilizes Katerina's arm after it is corroded by a Dark Element puppet. 21
• Shields Jialan's mind with Light power after the Necromancer's mental attack. 21
• His healing was strengthened when Jialan assisted with water magic. 21

Holy Swordsmanship

Argyle is a skilled frontline combatant capable of fighting powerful opponents while commanding nearby allies.

• Uses his spear's purifying power to shatter a Warrior's defense and inflict severe injuries. 11
• Protects Jialan from a corpse's Dark Energy attack and later from a Corrupted Wing Demon. 21 50
• Uses precise, non-drawn-sword strikes with his scabbard to neutralize undead soldiers while limiting energy output. 41
• Calls targets and directs soldiers to exploit enemy weaknesses, such as striking an Advanced Shadow Beast's eyes. 43

Light Judgment

A powerful emergency technique that burns Argyle's life in exchange for a temporary surge of strength.

• Transforms the Holy Sword's light into a three-to-four-meter golden blade. 23
• Shatters a High Wind Mage's first magic shield and nearly knocks the airborne Mage down. 23
• Leaves Argyle heavily wounded and with cracked armor. 23

Command and Field Strategy

Argyle repeatedly leads mixed teams of Mages, soldiers, and specialists through unstable battlefield conditions.

• Plans a surprise attack on the Necromancer by concealing Jialan's presence as an additional Spellcaster. 20
• Commands the Shadow Valley expedition and divides it into three smaller squads to reduce exposure. 40 42
• Assigns Jialan to collect Sun Fruit with him and stresses detection of abnormal magical fluctuations. 42
• Takes responsibility for stabilizing the fortress after its defenses are breached. 49

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Holy Sword — channels Light Battle Qi for defense, purification, healing, and offensive techniques. 21 23
• Long spear — used in the battle against Aus Empire infiltrators. 11
• Shield — used with Divine Protection against undead creatures. 20
• Gray cloak — worn while operating in the Misty Forest. 19
• Communication Crystal — used during the Shadow Valley material-collection mission. 40 44
• Medicinal-soaked mask — issued to his squad to filter poisonous gas in Shadow Valley. 42

Relationships

• Jialan Grant — ally and fellow Imperial Magic Academy graduate. Argyle entrusts him with the Ancient Elven Ruins Scroll, recruits him for the Necromancer investigation, warns him about Shadow Valley, and repeatedly shields him in battle. 12 19 40 44 50
• Katerina Siwen — close teammate and fellow investigator. She teases him over his noble status, while he treats her Dark Energy injury with Light Battle Qi. 11 21
• Kaisalin — teammate who attempts to prevent him from sacrificing himself against the High Wind Mage. 23
• Shadow — trusted archer subordinate or associate whom Argyle sends to deliver a report to Misty City military; Shadow later conveys Argyle's concern for Jialan's growth. 12 15
• Albert Green — military Mage ally during the Shadow Valley operation and fortress defense. They return to the besieged fortress through Albert's secret passage. 41 49
• Raymond and Calvin — high-ranking military figures who jointly organize the Shadow Valley mission with Argyle. 38 40

Story Role / Major Arcs

Aus Empire Infiltrator Battle

Argyle first appears as a concealed Light Knight assisting Katerina and Kaisalin against Aus Empire infiltrators. He reveals his Capet identity after the fight and recognizes Jialan's contribution. 11

Ancient Elven Ruins Scroll

After finding a trapped Scroll, Argyle and his companions leave it with Jialan for decipherment. Argyle arranges for Shadow to send a report through Misty City military to the Imperial Capital. 12

Necromancer Investigation

As captain, Argyle brings Jialan into the team investigating undead creatures, false mercenaries, and a Necromancer connected to the Dark Council. He protects Jialan from attacks, heals Katerina, and chooses to sacrifice his vitality against a pursuing High Wind Mage. 19 21 23

Shadow Valley Mission

Argyle leads the mission to collect Star Brilliance Grass, Shadow Crystals, and Sun Fruit. He privately warns Jialan that the military has concealed the materials' true purpose, then assigns him to the Sun Fruit squad. 40 42

Within Shadow Valley, he and Jialan uncover evidence of an expanding Shadow Rift, Aus Empire interference, and a secret competition over Sun Fruit distribution. Argyle maintains his composure despite apparent prior knowledge of the arrangement. 43 45

Fortress Defense

After the Shadow Rift crisis escalates into a Beast Tide, Argyle returns with Jialan to the fortress. He uses Albert's secret passage to enter the besieged stronghold, fights on the east wall, and continues protecting Jialan from Corrupted Wing Demons. 48 49 50

Trivia

• Argyle's father is the current Marquis Capet. 11
• He holds the title of Viscount by the time of the fortress exchange meeting. 38
• Katerina's teasing indicates that his noble status is a recurring point of friction within the team. 11 20