Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Talulah |
| Alias(es) | Tarua; Talua; “Duke’s daughter” |
| Species/Race | Dragon girl |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Reunion Movement |
| Occupation/Role | Leader of the Reunion Movement |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2 |
Background / History
Talulah was Alina's close companion in the Reunion camp when Alina brought Griseo back from the snowfield. Suspicious of Griseo's unusually refined clothing and mysterious presence, Talulah questioned Alina about the child but ultimately trusted her judgment. 2
After learning that the Infected who attacked Alina had formerly belonged to Reunion, Talulah confronted the consequences of her permissive leadership. Alina impressed upon her that a leader must correct mistakes and close loopholes rather than act only on personal anger; Talulah accepted that responsibility. 6
Griseo later painted Talulah using her “colors,” depicting the Black Serpent connected to her. Though Talulah initially saw only an exceptionally skilled painting, its delayed effect forced her into a dream where she personally experienced a future of Alina's death, her own descent into hatred, Black Serpent's control, and the deaths of her companions. 10 11 12
The experience left Talulah markedly more mature and pragmatic. She resolved to abandon naïve assumptions about others, lead Reunion forward, and prevent the future she had witnessed. She subsequently formed Reunion's Inspection Team to supervise rule-breakers and the Judgment Group to punish them; Patriot supported the reforms. 12 32
Griseo's second painting gradually absorbed the Black Serpent's black mist from Talulah and sealed it within the canvas. Talulah later chose to destroy the painting after receiving it from Griseo, ending the consciousness contained within it and reaffirming her determination to change Ursus. 12 37
When Elite Guards attacked Reunion's relocated camp, Talulah fought alongside Yelena despite being injured. Her improved swordsmanship and increasingly intense flames let her gain the upper hand against an Elite Guard, though Reunion remained at a disadvantage until Griseo intervened. Afterward, Talulah ordered another relocation to avoid further attacks. 40 41 42
Talulah maintains unsent letters to her younger sister, Chen Huijie, and eventually entrusts Griseo with delivering them in Lungmen. Although protective of Griseo's safety and reluctant to accept further help, she gradually accepts that Griseo's kindness is sincere. 164 170 172 173
Appearance
Talulah is described as a dragon girl with a slender dragon tail. Her combat presence is associated with fierce swordplay and intensely hot flames. 12 40
- Her tail is warm enough for Griseo to sleep while holding it. 12
- She was once left with washable doodles on her face after Griseo painted on her while she slept. 13
- An Elite Guard publicly identifies her as the “Duke’s daughter.” 40
Personality
Early in the story, Talulah is idealistic and inclined to believe that people will improve when given a good environment. Her decision to let former members leave Reunion without consequences directly contributes to her guilt after they attack Alina. 6
Following Griseo's painting-induced dream, she becomes more practical, disciplined, and willing to enforce rules. She does not abandon her ideals of protecting the Infected, but she no longer treats every matter as simply black and white. 12 32 172
Talulah is deeply protective of the people she considers family, particularly Griseo. She worries that Griseo may absorb harmful “colors” from dangerous people, objects to Griseo being treated badly even when Griseo dismisses it as harmless, and increasingly treats her as a younger sister. 39 52
Abilities & Skills
Swordsmanship and Flame Combat
Talulah fights with a sword and can surround herself with intense flames.
- Her combat skills and strength improve after the dream created by Griseo's painting. 40
- She gains the upper hand against an Elite Guard, making her sword attacks more ferocious and her flames hotter. 40
- She can still be injured and overwhelmed when Reunion faces multiple elite enemies at once. 41
Leadership and Organization
As Reunion's leader, Talulah makes strategic decisions for the camp's security and internal order.
- Accepts responsibility for former Reunion members' crimes rather than treating them as unrelated to the movement. 6
- Establishes the Inspection Team and Judgment Group to enforce Reunion's rules. 32
- Organizes camp relocations after enemy forces discover Reunion's position. 31 42
- Negotiates the Sarkaz mercenaries' entry into Reunion. 40
Equipment / Items
- Sword — used in combat against Elite Guards. 40
- Unsent letters to Chen Huijie — letters written to Talulah's younger sister, later carried to Lungmen by Griseo. 164 169 173
Relationships
- Alina — Talulah's closest friend and confidante. Alina challenges Talulah's leadership failures, supports her growth, and helps her recognize the need for nuance rather than rigid judgment. 3 6 172
- Griseo — A younger-sister figure whom Talulah protects and affectionately calls “little one.” Griseo's paintings fundamentally alter Talulah's outlook and free her from the Black Serpent's immediate possession. 10 12 37 52
- Black Serpent / Koschei — The entity possessing Talulah. Griseo traps its consciousness in a painting, which Talulah later destroys. 11 12 37
- Yelena — A trusted Reunion companion who fights beside Talulah during the Elite Guard assault and assists in defending the camp. 40 41
- Patriot — A senior Reunion figure who initially disagrees with Talulah's lax discipline but supports her later reforms. 32
- Chen Huijie — Talulah's younger sister. Talulah misses her, writes her letters, and asks others to look after Griseo when she travels to Lungmen. 164 170 180 187
Notable Quotes
“If you make a mistake, correct it. If you find a loophole, mend it.”
— Talulah, accepting her responsibility as Reunion's leader 6
“The Reunion Movement would never let... family be bullied by others.”
— Talulah, defending Griseo 52