Count Engel

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Engel Dreyrosa
Alias(es)	Count Engel Dreyrosa; Marquis Engel; Eagle Knight
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Dreyrosa Family; Tulip Kingdom
Occupation/Role	Head of the Dreyrosa Family; noble lord; Knight Order commander
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Earth Knight	4	Renowned as one of Frost Moon Province's strongest Knights; later identified as the Eagle Knight.
Sky Knight	137	Breaks through after receiving a High-Grade Life Potion opportunity and the Silver Moon Breathing Technique from Thor.
Mid-stage Sky Knight	249	Advances after consuming Life Essence recovered during the Kingdom War.
Peak mid-stage Sky Knight	249	Further Life Essence consumption raises him to the peak of the mid-stage.
Late-stage Sky Knight	270	His fire-based metamorphosis, triggered after using a High-Grade Secret Technique, pushes his cultivation beyond the mid-stage.
Peak Sky Knight	270	The metamorphosis continues until he reaches Peak Sky Knight and displays Domain-like control over a sea of flames.
Half-step Saint Domain	272	His Life Seed cracks and absorbs fire-element Power of Law, allowing him to form a Fire Domain Prototype.

Background / History

Engel was the Count and head of the Dreyrosa Family in Frost Moon Province. Before his breakthrough, he was a Peak Earth Knight whose reputation as the Eagle Knight extended across the Tulip Kingdom. Despite his standing, he had been unable to cross into the Sky Knight realm and worried over the family’s future. 4 122 220 221

Thor first formally meets Engel after becoming an Apprentice Knight. Engel presents his son with two paths: remain a Guardian Knight with a stable family stipend, or become a Pioneer Knight in the dangerous Northern Province. He does not pressure Thor into an answer, but approves when Thor chooses the more ambitious path. 4

Although initially distant and stern, Engel gradually invests heavily in Thor’s rise. He provides personnel and military support that help establish Eagle Ridge, including more than thirty Formal Knights, over a hundred Apprentice Knights, five skilled stewards, and over a hundred craftsmen. 71 123

Thor later supplies Engel with a Life Fruit, Purple Gold Grass, and the Silver Moon Breathing Technique. These resources enable Engel’s breakthrough to Sky Knight, a result he openly credits to Thor. 135 137

After revealing his cultivation, Engel defeats the Spencer Family’s mid-stage Sky Knight, Zaparov Spencer. The victory elevates the Dreyrosa Family’s influence throughout the Tulip Kingdom and allows Engel to secure major compensation and business concessions from the Spencer Family. 222 223 224

During the Kingdom War, Engel leads the Dressrosa Knight Order through repeated Magical Beast attacks. He discovers a cluster of Life Essence in an underground refuge, using it to recover, advance his own cultivation, and improve the potential of his followers. 247 248 249

When confronted by a Peak Sky Knight serving the Red Dragon Archduke, Engel and Michael use a High-Grade Secret Technique that burns their life force for temporary power. Thor, Anna, and Nicole prevent Engel from dying to the technique’s flames, after which Life Essence and Fire Law Fragments trigger Engel’s rebirth-like transformation into a Half-step Saint Domain expert. 266 268 270 272

Following the Kingdom War, Engel is promoted from Count to Marquis. He continues supporting Thor’s territorial expansion by sending settlers and additional stewards to Eagle Territory. 312 317

Appearance

Engel is a burly, imposing man with graying temples and sharp, piercing eyes. Even before becoming a Sky Knight, his presence carried the oppressive pressure of a Peak Earth Knight. 4

• Burly build. 4
• Graying hair at the temples. 4
• Sharp, penetrating eyes. 4
• During his fire metamorphosis, flames briefly appear in his pupils and a Firebird phantom manifests around him. 270 272

Personality

Engel is steady, patient, and controlled. When Thor weighs the risks of becoming a Pioneer Knight, Engel waits silently rather than forcing a decision. In battle, he remains composed even when facing a more experienced Sky Knight or severe injuries. 4 222 248

As family head, Engel is pragmatic and highly protective of Dreyrosa interests. He provides support when Thor proves his value, demands compensation from hostile nobles, and uses his Sky Knight status to protect the family’s political position. 71 218 221 224

He values caution alongside strength. His guidance to Thor repeatedly stresses a lord’s authority, tolerance, strategic restraint, and the importance of concealing one’s full power. 9 138

Abilities & Skills

Knight Cultivation

Engel is an elite Knight whose strength consistently exceeds that expected of his realm.

• Was among Frost Moon Province’s foremost Peak Earth Knights. 4
• Suppressed and defeated Zaparov Spencer, a mid-stage Sky Knight, shortly after his own breakthrough. 223
• Reached Half-step Saint Domain after his fire-based transformation. 272
• Can fly after becoming a Sky Knight. 222 248

Silver Moon Breathing Technique

Engel obtains and practices the high-level Silver Moon Breathing Technique provided by Thor. 135 218

• Greatly improves his Life Source Power and combat capability. 218
• Helps raise his chances of breaking through from Peak Earth Knight to Sky Knight. 135 137
• Is later shared with Michael to support his advancement. 249

Fire Domain Prototype

Engel’s transformation grants him a fire-based Domain Prototype and control over flames imbued with vitality. 270 272

• Creates a sea of fire that melts ice and snow across a wide area. 270
• Produces a Firebird phantom during heightened power output. 270
• Suppresses an opposing Wind Domain Prototype. 288
• Heals Michael’s injuries through flames carrying intense life force. 272
• Allows him to defeat multiple Beast Soul Kingdom combatants in succession. 287 288

High-Grade Secret Technique

Engel and Michael acquired a High-Grade Secret Technique from a ruin roughly twenty years earlier. 270

• Burns the user’s life force to temporarily unleash power above their normal realm. 266 270
• Allowed Engel and Michael to contend with an opponent close to Half-step Saint Domain. 266 270
• Carries a severe risk of death, as the user’s life force and soul can be consumed by the flames. 268 269
• Engel triggers its rare “undying” characteristic, enabling his rebirth-like transformation. 270

Leadership and Strategy

Engel is an experienced family head and battlefield commander.

• Organizes reinforcements, craftsmen, and stewards for Thor’s developing territory. 71 123
• Uses himself and Michael as bait to buy time for their Knight Order to retreat from the Red Dragon Archduke’s forces. 266
• Refuses to abandon his trapped knights during the Kingdom War and personally covers their withdrawal. 248
• Uses his Sky Knight breakthrough as political leverage to demand ransom and compensation from rival nobles. 218 221 224

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Knight’s Lance — summoned from Dreyrosa Castle and used in his duel with Zaparov Spencer. 223
• Knight’s Longsword — wielded while defending his Knight Order against Magical Beasts. 248
• Silver Moon Breathing Technique — high-level Knight cultivation technique given by Thor. 135
• Life Essence — recovered in the Kingdom War and used for healing, cultivation, and strengthening Dreyrosa Knights. 248 249

Relationships

• Thor Dreyrosa — Son. Their initially formal relationship develops into mutual trust; Engel supports Thor’s rise, while Thor provides the resources that enable Engel’s Sky Knight breakthrough. 4 123 135 137
• Michael — Trusted Knight Commander and longtime comrade. They share the High-Grade Secret Technique, fight together against the Red Dragon Archduke’s forces, and Engel later heals Michael using his Domain. 249 266 270 272
• Morris Dreyrosa — Son and Thor’s fourth brother. Engel receives both sons upon Thor’s return to Dreyrosa Castle. 122 123
• Cheshire — Knight under Engel’s command. Engel entrusts him with Life Essence and a message for Thor during the conflict with the Red Dragon Archduke. 266
• Zaparov Spencer — Sky Knight of the Spencer Family whom Engel defeats after revealing his own Sky Knight cultivation. 222 223
• Sakurai Liepuer — Member of the Liepuer Family who invites Engel and his group to the family’s position after the Red Dragon Archduke withdraws. 272

Story Role / Major Arcs

Thor’s Departure and Early Support

Engel gives Thor the choice between a safe role as Guardian Knight and the perilous Pioneer Knight path. He later strengthens Thor’s position through military, administrative, and material support. 4 71 123

Sky Knight Breakthrough

Thor’s Life Fruit, Purple Gold Grass, and Silver Moon Breathing Technique resolve Engel’s longstanding cultivation bottleneck. Engel becomes a Sky Knight and acknowledges Thor’s decisive role in the breakthrough. 135 137

Spencer Family Conflict

Acting on Thor’s request, Engel publicly reveals his Sky Knight status and demands compensation from nobles connected to the conflict in the Northern Province. He defeats Zaparov Spencer, forcing a major shift in the Dreyrosa Family’s political standing. 218 221 223 224

Kingdom War and Fire Metamorphosis

Engel leads the Dreyrosa Knight Order through the Kingdom War, obtains Life Essence, and reaches the peak of the mid-stage Sky Knight realm. After nearly dying while using the High-Grade Secret Technique, he undergoes a fire-based transformation that takes him to Half-step Saint Domain. 248 249 268 270 272

Marquis of the Dreyrosa Family

Engel is promoted to Marquis after the Kingdom War. He supports Thor’s expansion with settlers and stewards while remaining concerned about his son’s safety and the kingdom’s worsening instability. 312 317 334

Notable Quotes

“Always maintain an air of mystery to the outside world, and you'll have more opportunities.” 138

“Tell him to work hard. He is the Eagle of our Dreyrosa Family.” 266

Trivia

• Engel is close to seventy years old when his transformation allows him to reach Half-step Saint Domain. 272
• He can partially decipher Titan Script due to guidance he received from an unnamed person in the Royal Capital. 139
• Engel initially wonders whether Thor might be extraordinarily favored by the Goddess of Life because of Thor’s repeated discoveries and achievements. 123