Richard

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Richard (李察)
Alias(es)	Prince Richard; Wizard Richard; Scholar Wizard
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blue Lion Kingdom royal family; formerly associated with White Stone Tower Academy; later operates within the Truth Society under disguised identities
Occupation/Role	Researcher, wizard, magic-rune engineer, inventor
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Wizard Apprentice	23	Solves the three “life reshaping” obstacles through electromagnetic induction, refining the Source of Magic’s energy into Magic Power and opening the path to spellcasting.
Level 1 Wizard Apprentice	367	Classified under the strict standard because his Magic Power storage remains limited, despite formal-Wizard-level spiritual strength tempered by the Crystal Skull.
Level 3 Wizard	1159	Identified as a Level 3 Wizard while defeating Jeff and Hart, including their forbidden Undead Blood Nightmare transformation.

Background / History

Richard spent fifteen years in a medieval-like world as the youngest son of Blue Lion Kingdom’s King Donald. Though publicly a prince and second in succession after William, he regarded the title as a disguise and burden rather than a goal. He secretly established and controlled businesses including the “KGB” shop, cultivated trusted subordinates, and pursued experiments beyond the norms of his era. 1 3

His central objective is not political power or becoming the strongest person in the world. Richard seeks a scientific explanation for magic, his arrival in the world, and reality itself. He treats science as both a worldview and a method for uncovering the rules behind apparently supernatural phenomena. 9 25

After discovering the principles of wizard cultivation, Richard used batteries and electromagnetic induction to complete the three life reshapings required for spellcasting. He subsequently improved conventional spells through scientific analysis, such as varying compressed-air volume and stacking Wind Repulsion effects. 23 26

Richard’s relationship with the Blue Lion royal family collapsed after William murdered King Donald and attempted to frame Richard for the crime. Having anticipated the scheme and uncovered Edward’s betrayal, Richard escaped William’s coup attempt using magic. 27 28 30

Later, he traveled widely in pursuit of wizarding knowledge, ancient artifacts, the Black Spirit King’s secrets, and a solution to his persistent energy limitations. His research ultimately leads him toward the revelation that his former world was virtual: in the “Real World,” he meets Ke Rui Te, a physically identical creator figure, and learns that multiple Richards exist. 97 99 1174 1550 1551

Personality

Richard is intensely rational, analytical, and single-minded. He suppresses personal desires, attachments, and political ambition to focus on understanding the world’s underlying truth. He describes this absolute pursuit as his “Beastly Nature”: the willingness to abandon comfort, emotion, and conventional morality in service of a goal. 25 80 534

He is cautious around unknown people and powers, routinely prepares layered defenses, tests others’ identities, and avoids commitments without sufficient information. 200 203 792 1051

Richard is not needlessly violent, but he is willing to intimidate, manipulate, experiment ruthlessly, or kill when he judges it necessary. He frequently favors practical solutions over social etiquette, which makes him appear detached or blunt. 60 260 449 1153

Abilities & Skills

Scientific Magic Analysis

Richard approaches spells, magic runes, artifacts, and extraordinary systems as problems to be tested, measured, and reverse-engineered.

• Solved wizard cultivation’s three life reshapings through electromagnetic methods. 23
• Uses concepts from Earth—including printed circuit boards, encryption, photolithography, non-Newtonian fluids, armor-piercing munitions, and nuclear physics—to create magical technology. 283 389 391 1176
• Deciphers spell-item runes and hidden numerical patterns in forbidden books. 283 293
• Investigates the function and limitations of space items rather than merely using them as storage. 99 101 102

Spellcasting

Richard modifies conventional spells to produce stronger or more flexible effects than their standard forms.

• Uses Wind Shield, fire spells, Wind Repulsion, and compressed-air constructs. 26 30
• Can stack and adjust wind spells, creating enhanced versions of nominally zero-ring magic. 26
• Employs Dazzling White Light to incapacitate opponents and erase their immediate mission-related memory. 976
• Casts the electromagnetic-pulse super spell Elemental Tide, nullifying large-scale spell attacks in Pompeii. 1101

Magic Rune Engineering

Richard designs, engraves, modifies, and combines magic runes into practical spell items.

• Created disposable spell props from Silver Rabbit organs and White Jade Shards. 38 48
• Developed magic-rune rings that strengthen himself or debilitate enemies. 290 315
• Uses runes to bind Wandering Energy Elements into ordinary materials, pursuing the creation of advanced spell materials. 507 534
• Develops Spell Chips and repeatedly redesigns the Gloves of Extinction after testing failures. 632 633

Combat Preparation and Tactics

Richard compensates for limitations in raw Magic Power through equipment, layered defenses, analysis, and specialized attack methods.

• Uses battlefield reconnaissance and resource management before committing to combat. 615 1104
• Employs explosives, Spell Salt, spell barrages, and Micro Spell Tracking Missiles. 389 615 1104
• Uses Blood of the Gods (Intermediate) · Evil God’s Power for a temporary physical enhancement comparable to a Duke-level Bloodline Seed; it carries severe side effects. 449 619
• Can deploy sixty-four independently fighting identical clones. 1458
• Solved the limitations of Substitute and Void Spells, allowing repeated use. 1459

Mental Resistance and Prophecy

The Crystal Skull and Advanced Blood of the Gods provide Richard with exceptional mental resilience and analytical ability.

• The Crystal Skull strengthens his mental fortitude and grants near-immunity to mental spells. 1395
• Its Mental Shock can destabilize targets emotionally, driving them toward instinctive rage. 315
• Advanced Blood of the Gods grants a weak Prophecy ability: rapid conclusions based on accumulated information, which Richard compares to overclocking his brain. 1175
• He can seize control of hostile illusions through mental strength. 475

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Space Iron Ring — Space item obtained from a Mysterious Wizard; functions include storage, Space Transfer Absolute Defense, Space Scissors Absolute Cut, and Space Precision Absolute Processing. 97 102 290
• Ancient Ring — Obtained from Malun; heats near particular books and serves as a key to Black Spirit King and White Stone Tower secrets. 260 290
• Ring No. 1 — Self-enhancement ring containing Wind Agility, Wind Brute Force, Pierce’s Nerve Sensitivity Technique, Accelerated Recovery, and later Baiting Blood-Boiling Spell. 290 604
• Ring No. 2 — Enemy-debilitation ring containing Paralyzing Lightning, Frost Freezing, Corrosive Toxin, Low Temperature Dizziness, and Minor Dehydration Spell. 290 315
• Crystal Skull — Artifact used for mental defense and high-intensity Mental Shock. 83 315
• Destruction Pearl — Malun’s contingency weapon, stated to be capable of instantly killing a genuine Wizard. 203 290
• Energy Storage Short Staff — Stores Magic Power or Wandering Energy Elements as an external reserve source. 367
• Spell Gun — Ranged weapon used to cut down Black-Robed Men during the Deep Blue Fort breakout. 615 616
• Blood-Red Short Staff / One-Hit Kill Staff — Extremely powerful close-range weapon with major range limitations. 554 615
• Gloves of Extinction — Spell-chip glove weapon repeatedly improved through extensive testing. 632 633
• Fourth Form Shield — Composite defensive shield combining slat armor, reactive armor, multi-layer construction, and non-Newtonian-fluid shielding. 449 619
• Black Spirit King Mask — Richard’s strongest East Coast spell item; contains residual power of the Black Spirit King. 1001

Relationships

• William — Older brother and rival; William fears Richard’s intelligence, murders their father, and attempts to kill Richard to secure the throne. 25 30
• King Donald — Father; his indifference to Richard’s earlier confinement and the deaths of Richard’s assistants leaves Richard emotionally detached from him. 22 30
• Edward Anglie — Former guard captain; secretly agreed to assassinate Richard for William, then was killed after Richard exposed his betrayal. 5 28 29
• Pandora — Dragon Race girl, frequent research companion, and trusted combat ally; Richard teaches and directs her, though he can be firm with her behavior. 38 358 1104
• Gregory — Pandora’s father; initially concerned that Richard’s dangerous experiments could endanger Pandora. 38
• Malun / Black-Robed Man — Formerly disguised observer who recognizes Richard’s unusual intellect; provides him with artifacts and information connected to the White Stone Tower. 200 202 203
• Sherlock — Cunning friend and information broker; their friendship persists despite opposing priorities of truth and pleasure. 512 1152
• Circe — Scholar and collaborator in deciphering ancient texts, including the Barta Text. 570 1227 1269
• Molly — Temporary ally in exploring Ancient Ruins; frequently negotiates with Richard over cooperation and rewards. 1193 1232
• Soren Bonaparte — Alliance general and strategic partner; Richard supports Soren’s military campaigns while allowing him to remain the battle’s central figure. 1288 1313
• Ke Rui Te — Identical-looking creator figure encountered in the Real World; reveals the existence of multiple Richards and the virtual world’s repeated destruction and rebooting. 1550 1551

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blue Lion Kingdom

Richard begins as a prince conducting scientific experiments in secret. He creates batteries, designs machinery, studies magic, becomes a Wizard Apprentice, and escapes the royal succession plot engineered by William. 17 19 23 30

East Coast Research

He studies magic runes, forbidden books, spell items, artifacts, and the Black Spirit King’s legacy. During this period, he develops rune rings, space-item techniques, spell props, defensive shields, and laboratory infrastructure. 97 283 373 449

Deep Blue Fort Conflict

Richard becomes a decisive force during the conflict with Black-Robed Men, using the Spell Gun, One-Hit Kill Staff, Spell Salt, shields, and tactical planning to lead others through the battlefield. 615 616 619

Truth Society and Pompeii

After infiltrating the Truth Society, Richard pursues the Book of the Void and energy research while concealing his true capabilities. His conflict in Pompeii culminates in a nuclear explosion and Elemental Tide, followed by a breakout from the town. 792 1009 1101 1104

Energy Furnace Research

Richard prioritizes understanding and manufacturing Energy Furnaces rather than acquiring one for immediate use. He eventually tests four furnaces simultaneously, demonstrating immense destructive potential and improved control of Void energy. 1227 1232

Alliance War

Richard becomes a high-ranking Alliance military figure and supports General Soren through extraordinary combat applications, including mass elimination of Magic-armored Knights with Extraordinary Cohesion. 1287 1313

Real World Revelation

Richard leaves the virtual world and awakens in a laboratory, where he meets Ke Rui Te and learns that the virtual world has been destroyed and rebooted three times. 1550 1551

Notable Quotes

“What Richard really wanted to do was to figure out the science in this spell, to figure out why he came to this world, to figure out everything.” 25

“Science is not something immutable, but a way of thinking and a worldview.” 25

“Losing humanity loses a lot, losing Beastly Nature loses everything.” 534

“For an answer, I guess.” 1152