Rita

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Rita Rossweisse (丽塔)
Alias(es)	The Maid; “Master’s maid”
Gender	Female
Affiliation	E.T. Studio; SEED Studio; formerly associated with Destiny
Occupation/Role	General affairs manager; personal secretary to Xu Qi; acting supervisor of SEED during Xu Qi’s absence
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 112

Background

Rita grew up in Manchester, where she spent much of her childhood helping at a flower shop run by her respected teacher, Lagna. Lagna taught her floral art and the care of plants, inspiring Rita’s childhood aspiration to become a maid. Rita also survived a brake failure aboard Train 956; Luo Mu sacrificed himself to save those aboard, an experience that later gave her a personal connection to Xu Qi’s involvement with the incident. 163

Before joining E.T. Studio, Rita worked alongside Durandal and chose to follow her because of Durandal’s ideals. When Durandal sensed a strange familiarity with Xu Qi, Rita concealed her own reaction and decided to investigate him herself. 112

Bronya transferred Rita from E.T. Studio’s European branch to headquarters, where she became the general affairs manager for the Alahato SEED project. Though previously a production assistant in Europe, Rita preferred sharing an office with the production assistants so that she could monitor progress and logistics directly. 140

Appearance

Rita is an elegant woman whose refined, noble bearing contrasts with the more playful side she reveals around people she trusts. Her most distinctive facial feature is a beauty mark at the corner of her right eye. 161

• Wine-red eyes. 599
• Frequently wears professional office attire, including a white ruffled blouse and pencil skirt. 195
• Her casual English-style outfit includes a black-and-white off-the-shoulder dress, knee-high boots, and a beret. 158
• Often wears a classic black-and-white maid uniform while at the Golden Courtyard. 746
• Has also appeared in a red “Queen of Hearts” dress and crown at an ancient-costume exhibition. 277

Personality

Rita presents herself as poised, articulate, and impeccably professional. She values order, punctuality, and responsibility, and can become sharply critical when Xu Qi neglects his duties or fails to keep her informed. 195 Her calm manner does not make her passive: she reads people closely, recognizes hidden motives, and is willing to confront threats to the studio or to people she cares about. 168 497

Her maid persona is not merely an affectation. Rita sincerely enjoys serving others through practical care, whether by preparing food, managing a comfortable environment, or listening when someone is troubled. 162 However, she dislikes being reduced to her position or treated as disposable, and she becomes insecure when she feels like an outsider in Xu Qi’s life. 233 258

Around Xu Qi, Rita gradually becomes more candid, teasing, jealous, and assertive. Her relationship with him allows her to set aside the composed image she maintained for years, though she continues to struggle with the secrets and obligations tied to her past. 219 393

Abilities & Skills

Administration and Project Management

Rita is an experienced organizer whose work allows production staff to focus on animation rather than logistical problems.

• Managed logistics and scheduling as SEED Studio’s general affairs manager. 140
• Closely monitored production progress by working alongside production assistants rather than maintaining a private office. 140
• Served as acting supervisor when Xu Qi temporarily left SEED, maintaining team morale and gathering evidence for the studio’s response to internal pressure. 195 217
• Anticipated Manager Ye’s political backing and prepared a strategy to win over, divide, and suppress opposing factions during the E.T. Studio quarterly meeting. 497

Intelligence and Operational Experience

Rita possesses training beyond her corporate role, especially in intelligence, observation, and secrecy.

• Identified a recording pen during a contentious meeting before the other party could use it against the studio. 168
• Was professionally trained enough to evade Durandal’s attempt to seize her phone with a simple sidestep. 629
• Describes intelligence work, anti-tracking, and confidentiality as her specialty. 736 748
• Participated with Durandal in intercepting four Exoskeleton Armors above Guangcheng and rescuing Cocoilia during a Destiny mission. 437
• Practiced with firearms in England. 336

Maidcraft and Domestic Skills

Rita treats service as a demanding discipline rather than a costume or café role.

• Defines a proper maid’s duties as anticipating a master’s fatigue, sleep, worries, and other needs. 162
• Skilled in cooking, including French dishes, baked meals, cookies, tea, and red-bean soup. 216 217 511 746
• Has extensive knowledge of flowers and plants through Lagna’s instruction. 163
• Uses domestic care to support the residents of the Golden Courtyard, particularly when they are ill, upset, or vulnerable. 747

Relationships

• Xu Qi — Her employer, later romantic partner. Rita initially investigated him out of concern for Durandal, but came to respect his work ethic and eventually accepted his declaration of love. Their relationship is defined by mutual trust, affection, and Rita’s desire for a lasting commitment. 112 152 218 437
• Durandal / Bianca — Rita’s closest companion and former love interest. Rita followed Durandal for her ideals, while Durandal ultimately chose to protect Rita’s happiness with Xu Qi. 112 175 196 734
• Bronya — The E.T. Studio president who recruited Rita from Europe. Rita is grateful to Bronya for giving her the opportunity to meet Xu Qi, though Bronya later regrets the complications of that decision. 140 713
• Delta — A longtime professional acquaintance and fellow production lead. Delta trusts Rita’s competence, teases her about Xu Qi, and recognizes that Rita is inexperienced in romance. 224 477
• Kafka — Connected to Rita through their time in the same orphanage. Kafka later becomes a source of information about Destiny’s worsening situation. 436 574
• Mei — A woman Rita respects as both Xu Qi’s trusted partner and an example to follow. Their interactions gradually develop into mutual understanding within the Golden Courtyard. 256 776
• Theresa — Rita supports Theresa with practical kindness, such as bringing her red-bean soup and helping her understand Xu Qi’s intentions. 746 747

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival at E.T. Studio

Rita enters the story as Durandal’s companion and becomes suspicious of Xu Qi after Durandal reacts to him with unexplained familiarity. She is later introduced at E.T. Studio as a highly capable transfer from the European branch and assigned to help Xu Qi understand the SEED production structure. 112 140

Initially, Rita sees Xu Qi as irresponsible and potentially dangerous to Durandal, particularly after misunderstanding his relationships with Alysia and the other women around him. As she observes his professional ability and his appreciation for her work, her hostility gradually gives way to respect. 143 152 159

Alahato Date and Romantic Development

Rita and Xu Qi bond over their shared love of Alahato, especially during their visit to the Alahato-themed base in Jinqiao. Rita apologizes for her earlier judgment and asks to work well with him. 159

Their relationship deepens during a rainy outing, when Rita reveals her love of flowers, her childhood in Manchester, and her dream of becoming a maid. She also begins revealing the playful, provocative side hidden beneath her polished public image. 161 163

After Xu Qi kisses her impulsively, Rita sets a boundary and tells him that she likes a woman rather than him. Despite this, she agrees to continue working with him, and their emotional bond continues to develop. 165

Becoming Xu Qi’s Partner

Rita takes charge of SEED during Xu Qi’s absence, but struggles under the pressure and doubts whether she is suited to make major decisions alone. Xu Qi recognizes her efforts and reassures her that he trusts her. 195 197 217

At Rita’s apartment, she cooks for Xu Qi while he creates a candlelit dinner for her. His direct confession and her tearful kiss mark the point at which Rita openly accepts his pursuit. 216 217 218

Their tango later becomes a symbol of the trust they have chosen to place in one another. 219

Secrets of Destiny

Although Rita becomes increasingly committed to Xu Qi, she fears revealing her true identity and her connections to Destiny, Kafka, and Hack Rabbit. Durandal challenges her to offer Xu Qi the same sincerity she expects from him. 258 292 393

Rita eventually tells Xu Qi that she and Durandal had acted on Destiny missions, including the interception of Exoskeleton Armors and Cocoilia’s rescue. She rejects the notion that she must remain a weapon of Destiny and declares that she will act according to her own will. 437

Europe and the Golden Courtyard

Rita becomes increasingly integrated into the Golden Courtyard, though she initially feels like a guest rather than a true member of the household. She later helps others, including Delta, confront the same feeling of distance and belonging. 477

When Xu Qi prepares to travel to Europe, Rita proposes a European liaison station and insists that she and Durandal are better equipped than others to understand the region’s dangers. Though Xu Qi refuses to treat her as a weapon, Rita remains determined to protect him and asks Durandal to accompany him in her place. 734 736 748

After the completion of Alahato SEED, Rita tells Bronya that she intends to resign from E.T. Studio and pursue her own life rather than remain bound by anxiety and old obligations. 713

Notable Quotes

“Doing a good job as a maid is definitely not easy.” 162

“What Rita should do is act according to Rita’s will. I am Master’s maid, and from now on... this is my only identity.” 437

“Rita Rossweisse will be your blade alone.” 736

“When will you propose... no, when will we get married? When will I be Mrs. Rita?” 437

Trivia

• Rita joined E.T. Studio because she wanted to work on Alahato, which she loved from childhood. 159
• Her favorite childhood Alahato series was the original version supervised by Welt. 159
• Rita’s hometown is Manchester, England. 158
• Her private maid hobby was initially something she considered too embarrassing to share publicly. 161
• She has worn a wedding dress while spending time with Xu Qi. 680