Roy

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Roy (罗伊)
Alias(es)	Boss Roy; Lord Roy; Commander Roy; Governor Roy
Species/Race	Half-Elf
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Mine Guard Regiment; former Goddess of Freedom Temple; Castleton Elf Academy
Occupation/Role	Priest; commander of the Mine Guard Regiment; Chief Executive Officer of the Pagisto Plateau Mines; council member 420 715
Status	Active 969
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Novice Priest	16	Learns Glimmer Illumination and discovers that he can condense Holy Light without prayer.
Level Two Novice Priest	29	Advances as his internal Seed of Light absorbs surrounding Holy Light particles; gains stronger physique and mental power.
Level Four Novice Priest	93	Advances during a prayer session and subsequently learns Minor Healing.
Priest	277	Advances while sparring with Moira; Divine Magic becomes easier to cast, and his physical and spiritual attributes improve substantially.
First-Rank High Priest	519 520	Breaks through after his Sacred Tree absorbs Holy Light; gains finer control of Holy Light and manifests Light Flowers.
Level Fourteen	588	Feels a breakthrough after destroying a White Mist demon with an Ice Burst Art scroll and his Holy Scepter.
High Cleric, Level Seventeen	620	By this point, repeated combat against Dark Creatures has carried him from High Cleric advancement to level seventeen.
Peak Level Nineteen	643	Reaches the peak of level nineteen following the Frost Dragon treasure expedition.
Combat Priest / Second Rank	750 751	Advances after the Faceless Overlord’s defeat and comprehends the law of Darkness Conversion.
Level Twenty-One Combat Cleric	785 786	Advances by absorbing Darkness Qi released by slain Faceless Overlords.

Background

Roy was raised in Castleton City by his mother, Belinda, a young Silver Moon Elf sculptor. His childhood and growth were abnormally rapid for an Elf: while Katie Werner remained physically seven or eight, Roy had already grown into a young man. Belinda’s series of marble statues records her affection, worry, and helplessness as she watched him mature far faster than expected. 11 67

Curious about the world beyond the Great Sea, Roy initially works as a guide for sailors from the Grimm Empire. His attempt to learn from them entangles him in Jefferson’s murder and the theft of the Wisdom Holy Grail, after which he helps identify suspects, reports evidence to the Rangers, and provides detailed descriptions for Sabrina’s portraits. 4 22 23

He enrolls at Castleton Elf Academy despite his human appearance, studying Martial Arts, navigation, and Silver Moon Elf history. Though he initially lacks aptitude for Elven Martial Arts, he persists through repeated practice, later passing Instructor Nora’s assessment and becoming increasingly capable in combat. 14 26 61

Appearance

Roy is a human-looking Half-Elf with soft golden hair. His accelerated growth leaves him substantially taller than Moira within only a few years and makes him appear more like a young human man than a typical Elf. 58 67

• Often mistaken for a human because of his appearance. 164
• Carries himself with a practical, combat-ready style once he begins serving in the mines and military.
• His body can display pebble-like patterns and a metallic sheen when his protective magic activates. 187
• His Sacred Tree manifestation appears as a luminous Holy Light Tree, later covered with blooming Light Flowers. 349 520

Personality

Roy is intensely curious, self-directed, and unusually adaptable. He offers to guide foreign sailors for information, enrolls himself at the academy when Belinda is busy, and repeatedly seeks out new skills ranging from Divine Magic and navigation to commerce and military logistics. 4 11 14

His persistence compensates for weak initial martial aptitude. He practices movements long after other students lose interest, continues studying Divine Magic despite difficult casting, and treats every advancement as a reason to train harder rather than a reason to become complacent. 21 58 151

As a leader, Roy favors practical solutions, careful preparation, and measured force. He waits for the right moment before moving against the Headhunters, develops mine infrastructure and guard forces, and repeatedly prioritizes freeing enslaved Half-Elves over personal profit or political convenience. 366 432 928

Roy can also be blunt when confronting corruption. He challenges slave traders, rejects preferential treatment for Silver Moon Elves in his judgments, and argues publicly for equal rights and economic access for Half-Elves. 547 561 678

Abilities & Skills

Holy Light Physiology

Roy possesses an anomalous Seed of Light that naturally absorbs Holy Light particles through invisible root-like tendrils. It develops from a seed into a Sacred Tree, allowing him to gather power without relying solely on prayer. 21 29 604

• Absorbs ambient Holy Light while Roy is awake or asleep. 21
• Each early advancement grows additional roots and improves his strength, agility, physique, and mental power. 208 263
• Can manifest a Sacred Tree as his momentum in battle. 349
• At Combat Priest rank, converts dissipating Darkness Qi from dead Dark Creatures into Holy Light Power with complete efficiency. 751
• His Holy Light is notably stronger during the day than at night. 424
• Heavy casting and prolonged combat can still exhaust his Holy Light reserves. 349 588

Divine Magic

Roy studies Divine Magic under High Priest Reed and develops both supportive and offensive applications.

• Glimmer Illumination — His first spell; creates a ball of illuminating Holy Light. 16
• Strength Blessing — Enhances physical power; Roy first successfully casts it on Klayr after repeated failures. 31
• Minor Healing — Treats injuries and eventually becomes one of Roy’s most proficient spells. 61 114
• Purification Art — Effective against Undead, Dark Creatures, infections, and Darkness Qi. 82 586
• Blessing Divine Magic — By Level Four, his Sacred Tree’s Light Flowers reduce casting consumption while adding minor healing and purification effects. 844
• Holy Light Bullet — A direct offensive spell used against powerful Dark Creatures and Faceless Overlords. 586 871

Hammer of Judgment

Roy uses the Hammer of Judgment Book to invoke Holy Light hammers in combat.

• Hammer of Judgment — A penetrating Holy Light hammer. 520
• Hammer of Punishment — A spiraling attack that drives surrounding enemies away. 520
• Hammer of Sanction — A stun-oriented spell that initially has a low casting success rate. 520
• Hammer of Wrath — Particularly effective against weakened Dark Creatures. 618

Martial Combat

Roy begins with poor coordination and little natural aptitude for Elven Martial Arts, but gradually develops into a shield-bearing close-combat fighter. 26 58

• Favors a Holy Scepter, round shield, wooden stick, and later a flail. 132 651
• Combines Divine Magic, physical buffs, shields, and armor enchantments to withstand stronger opponents. 236 405
• Comprehends the momentum of the Holy Light Tree while defending Mines Fortress from Highland Headhunters. 349
• Becomes capable of facing Gray Dwarf leaders and directing front-line engagements as a Combat Priest. 769

Magic Carrying Capacity

Roy’s Sacred Tree grants him extraordinary capacity for Magic Inscription Constructs.

• Reaches a Tier 1 capacity normally associated with intermediate magicians during his first appraisal. 165
• Records 274 points of carrying capacity as a First-Rank High Priest. 614
• Later reaches 869 points, a result compared to a Second-Rank Great Mage. 671
• Can activate multiple armor inscriptions simultaneously without the burden expected of ordinary Priests. 183 237

Leadership, Commerce, and Strategy

Roy grows from an academy student into a military and economic leader.

• Organizes mine defenses, road construction, food distribution, prisoner labor systems, and Half-Elf Guard Squads. 366 457
• Leads the liberation of Half-Elf mine slaves and earns the loyalty of both Half-Elves and Dark Moon Elves. 360 373
• Builds wealth through elementary Magic Herbs, Magic Metal, alchemy, and Dark Magical Beast materials. 327 598 677
• Plans aerial assaults, naval blockades, island occupations, and logistics for large-scale Half-Elf forces. 568 765 928

Equipment

• Holy Scepter — A heavy silver-colored scepter topped with a crown-like setting and red agate; later used as Roy’s primary close-combat weapon. 57 349
• Hammer of Judgment Book — A chained bronze-covered magic book used to invoke Holy Light hammer spells. 334 520
• Thick Leather Armor — Custom armor made from Petrification Lizard hide; its base material possesses Disguise Art and supports magic engraving. 164
• Elementary Magic Inscription Constructs — Iron Armor, Magic Armor, Stamina Recovery, Great Bear Strength, Stone Skin, Grace of Wind, and Agile Thoughts. 183
• Holy Light Flail — A spiked flail gifted by Order Leader Jerome; engraved with a Holy Light Bullet Divine Rune. 651
• Ice Dragon Leather Armor — A custom-fitted set made by Master Tias with room for Roy’s future growth. 700
• Magic Airship fleet — Commands and expands a fleet used for transport, trade, aerial warfare, and Half-Elf rescues. 566 764 928

Relationships

• Belinda — His adoptive mother and a Silver Moon Elf sculptor; her statues preserve the stages of Roy’s accelerated childhood. 11 67
• Wagner Klayr — Academy friend, sparring partner, business associate, and political ally; initially befriends Roy for strategic protection from bullying. 14 31 327
• Sabrina — Childhood neighbor, frequent companion, and combat ally; their initially hostile relationship gradually becomes one of trust and mutual concern. 22 277 763
• Moira — Neighbor and close friend who trains and spars with Roy; she remains loyal to him throughout his rise on the Pagisto Plateau. 61 163 402
• High Priest Reed — Roy’s principal Divine Magic teacher and mentor; Roy later seeks news of him in the Dark Land. 21 519 602
• Commander Berkeley — Supportive military mentor and political ally who supplies Roy’s forces and helps him navigate Silver Moon Elf politics. 366 562 677
• Captain Timothy — Dark Moon Elf officer entrusted with command responsibilities and leadership of elite assassin forces. 597 602 765
• Jiezena — Siren Queen and military ally; she and Roy coordinate operations against the Faceless Legion and Gray Dwarf Bandits. 750 763 765
• Tiffany — Trusted associate with knowledge of Naga magic technology; assists Roy with rune plates, translation, and strategic advice. 476 495 955
• Byron Tolle — Former mercenary and Second-Rank archer who saves Roy from assassins and later joins expeditions into the Dark Land. 520 601 602

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Castleton investigations — Becomes involved in Jefferson’s murder and the missing Wisdom Holy Grail after guiding foreign sailors, then assists Rangers with witness testimony and portraits. 4 22 23
• Academy and priesthood — Studies at Castleton Elf Academy while training at the Goddess of Freedom Temple, advancing rapidly as a Novice Priest. 14 21 93
• Pagisto Plateau liberation — Takes responsibility for mines abandoned by the Silver Pegasus Legion, frees mine slaves, and establishes the Mine Guard Regiment. 350 360 420
• Economic expansion — Uses Magic Herbs, metal, workshops, and military procurement to finance Half-Elf defenses and build Plateau City. 452 554 677
• Dark Land expeditions — Garrisons the Darkness Gate Expeditionary Force Camp, hunts Dark Creatures, searches for Reed, and develops his unique Holy Light path. 583 602 618
• Pattington Plane naval war — Leads Magic Airships, Half-Elf warriors, Dark Moon Elf assassins, Priests, and Sirens against Gray Dwarf Bandits and the Faceless Legion. 568 765 750
• Anti-slavery campaign — Exposes Imperial slave traders, rescues Half-Elves from merchant ships, and extends operations into the Mensa Strait. 837 905 928

Notable Quotes

“We don't need the sympathy, pity, or special treatment of other Elves. The freedom I yearn for is ‘wherever the heart goes, go with simple shoes’...” 561

“You can call me Boss Roy.” 772