Ergons

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ergons Tervalin (厄尔冈斯)
Alias(es)	Sir Davis Tervalin; David/Dai Weisi; Sir Evoy; Mr. Evoy; Mr. F1
Species/Race	Human; transmigrated soul inhabiting Ergons Tervalin's body
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tervain Village; self-created Silver Hand organization
Occupation/Role	Young master; squire knight; village leader; military instructor; claimant and political schemer
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 22	2	Initial recorded level after discovering the Cheat System. His original body is assessed as a low-level squire knight, with 17 Strength, 15 Agility, and limited practical skills.
Weapon proficiency enhancement	2	Uses CTRL+W to gain extensive combat experience and dramatically improve proficiency with one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, polearms, archery, and throwing.
Level 23	4	Levels up after defeating Sir Davis; Intelligence rises to 5 and weapon proficiencies reach 430 one-handed, 410 two-handed, 420 polearm, and 300 in archery, throwing, and firearms.
Level 24	5	Reaches Level 24 after the bandit ambush and upgrades his six soldiers to militia; gains Tracking and Guidance.
Level 25	11	Levels up after subduing William Adena; increases Intelligence to 7 and gains Persuasion 2.
Level 26	25	Raises Intelligence to 8 and invests in Trainer, improving his ability to develop troops.
Level 29	41	Reaches Level 29 after winning Tervain Village's third martial arts tournament; gains Surgery and First Aid, becoming a proficient surgeon.
Level 30	62	Captures Blood Ancestor Horus and the Old One known as Night Demon, Bloodthirsty. Intelligence reaches 12; he gains Captive Management 2 and unlocks Level 3 Cheat Command Permission.
Level 32	104	Raises Strength to 18 and Agility to 16; develops Iron Bones, Power Draw, Riding, Mounted Archery, Surgery, First Aid, and other supporting skills.

Background

Ergons was originally the seventeen-year-old son of Sir Nova Tervalin. Following Nova's mysterious death in a lord's private war, the original Ergons reportedly died of grief while returning to Tervalin Village for the funeral. During the journey, his soul was replaced by that of a teenager from Earth. The new Ergons inherited a strong squire knight's body but not the original owner's knowledge of local politics or geography. 1 5

His arrival coincided with a succession crisis. Sir Davis Tervalin, a distant relative sent by the main family, arranged a supposed bandit-hunting expedition that was actually intended to eliminate Ergons and seize Tervalin Manor. Ergons discovered a damaged laptop-like interface that transformed into the Cheat System, giving him the means to resist. 1 2 3

Ergons used the System to raid Tevalinburg's armory, steal horses and armor, empty the granary, and prepare an ambush. He defeated Davis and his retainers, interrogated Davis about the planned County of Tervain invasion, then executed him. Ergons subsequently used Face Sculpting to assume Davis's appearance and infiltrate Tevalinburg. 3 4 6

Appearance

Ergons originally possesses the tall, strong physique and martial bearing of a noble squire knight. At seventeen, he is already physically distinguished from commoners. 1

• Tall and strongly built. 1
• Usually presents a composed, authoritative demeanor, despite frequent private panic over his circumstances. 1
• Can reshape his facial features through Face Sculpting. 6
• Successfully impersonates the older Sir Davis Tervalin due to their shared family resemblance. 6
• Later adopts alternate identities, including Sir Evoy and Mr. Evoy. 49 83

Personality

Ergons is adaptive, calculating, and highly opportunistic. Upon discovering the Cheat System, he immediately evaluates its restrictions, identifies the danger posed by Sir Davis, and turns an assassination attempt into an opportunity to seize equipment, recruits, and political leverage. 2 3

He is willing to use deception, coercion, torture, and murder when he believes they are necessary. He tortures Sir Davis for information, kills him to steal his identity, manipulates the Adena siblings into serving him, and engineers false heretic incidents to gain influence beyond the Baron's lands. 5 6 12 70 74

Despite this ruthlessness, Ergons is capable of practical mercy and genuine responsibility. He spares survivors when their escape can spread useful information, avenges his father's killer, rescues captives, funds village infrastructure, and trains both soldiers and villagers to improve their prospects. 24 41 48 73

He is increasingly conscious that loyalty cannot be treated as a simple game mechanic. After the circus incident, he recognizes that even devoted followers have private motives and can expose his secrets if manipulated by outsiders. 47

Abilities & Skills

Cheat System

Ergons possesses a damaged Cheat System represented by a floating keyboard and mini-map. Its commands are divided into three permission levels and consume limited energy. 1 2

• Level 1 permissions may be used six times per natural day. 2
• Level 2 permissions may be used six times per natural month. 2
• Level 3 permissions unlock after his victory over Horus, but require ten solar cycles to recharge between uses. 62
• The System can recover by consuming life, souls, and faith; large-scale use risks attracting the attention of other deities. 16
• It can absorb unusual energy sources, including blood kin parasites and a lesion identified as a dragon nerve modification. 61 100

Health Restoration

CTRL+H instantly restores Ergons to full health. 1 2

• He uses it to heal facial injuries inflicted during William and Elisa Adena's ambush. 11
• He heals a self-inflicted wound in front of clergy, making the recovery appear to be a Holy Light miracle. 35
• He uses it during arena combat to recover from a broken leg. 100
• Its availability is restricted by the daily Level 1 command limit. 2

Combat Commands

Ergons can use commands that alter the outcome or flow of combat. 2 61 62

• CTRL+F4 automatically knocks out an enemy. 2
• He uses CTRL+F4 to defeat Sir Davis and William Adena despite physical disadvantages. 4 11
• CTRL+F9 activates a slow-motion combat state, allowing him to react while enemies move extremely slowly. 61 98
• Level 3 commands include pausing combat and stunning all enemies or allies with blunt damage. 62
• Level 3 commands are effectively impractical in ordinary combat because of their extended recharge requirement. 62

Teleportation

A Level 2 command allows Ergons to teleport to selected locations and transport his party. 2 3 4

• Teleports into Tevalinburg's armory to steal armor, weapons, and warhorses. 3
• Can teleport back to his territory after an operation. 2 3
• Uses teleportation while posing as Sir Evoy to transport four rescued noblewomen to Erdonseck City. 49
• The ability can affect an entire squad rather than Ergons alone. 4

Face Sculpting

Ergons can alter his appearance through the System's character panel. 6

• Reshapes his face to resemble Sir Davis Tervalin closely enough to impersonate him. 6
• Uses further aliases and altered appearances to create the impression that the Silver Hand has multiple agents. 49 83
• His ability to change appearances causes political figures to fear replacement or infiltration by the supposed Silver Hand. 49 86

Weapon Mastery

Ergons gains weapon experience directly through the System and is described as a Weapon Master by Level 32. 2 104

• Proficient with one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, polearms, bows, thrown weapons, and firearms. 4 104
• Uses a thrown lance and heavy winged mace to defeat Davis's squire. 4
• Routinely uses archery to eliminate opponents before they can engage him. 97 99
• Defeats the Champion Fighter through mounted combat, thrown weapons, timing, and a decisive knee strike. 98 100
• Single-handedly destroys over one hundred blood kin with a heavy hammer while moving at extraordinary speed. 59

Troop Enhancement

Ergons can recruit, upgrade, equip, and grant experience to troops through the System. 4 12 15

• Upgrades peasants into recruits, militia, light infantry, mercenary sentries, crossbowmen, sergeants, and knights. 4 5 15 40 69
• Uses Level 2 permissions to grant troops experience directly, as demonstrated with William Adena and Pastor Ramses Bolton. 12 33
• Can grant soldiers improved equipment, physical strength, combat knowledge, and literacy-related knowledge embedded in training experience. 15 80
• Public upgrades appear as divine blessings, strengthening his followers' faith and loyalty. 15 69 115
• Troop upgrades and equipment provisioning require money, even when the upgrade itself is free. 4 69

Leadership and Military Training

Ergons is an effective commander and instructor, using both System advantages and systematic training methods. 32 107 110

• Reorganizes disordered court knights, demands reports, repairs defenses, and enforces hygiene. 32
• Trains knights in mounted combat and develops a force of 22 heavy knights and 86 spearmen. 34
• Identifies individual combat weaknesses through sparring, then creates targeted corrective training plans. 107 108
• Promotes gradual conditioning, nutrition, stretching, discipline, and continued self-examination. 108 109
• His instruction noticeably improves the Wind Horse Knights' efficiency, confidence, and professional pride. 110

Medical Knowledge

Ergons develops medical skills through leveling. 41 104

• Gains Surgery and First Aid by Level 29. 41
• Is described as becoming a proficient surgeon. 41
• Uses his observations of Horus's parasites to create an Acquired Strengthening Potion experiment for Old Adam. 64

Tracking

Ergons can read tracks and use the System's mini-map to monitor nearby forces. 3 21

• Detects a seventeen-man bandit ambush three miles ahead through the mini-map. 3
• Tracks Horus's group by reading footprints and wheelbarrow marks. 21
• Uses the map to monitor blood kin movements and plan encounters. 60

Equipment

• Heavy armor and knightly equipment stolen from Tevalinburg's armory, including plate armor, helmets, plate boots, scale gauntlets, and warhorses. 3
• Heavy winged mace. 4
• Light lance, used as both a mounted weapon and a thrown projectile. 4
• Heavy great hammer, used to massacre blood kin. 58 59
• Butcher knife, used extensively during the battle against Horus and his blood kin. 61
• Silver alloy sword and silver-plated armor for fighting blood kin. 72 116
• Siege crossbow, used against the Siren controlling his troops. 46
• Blood Ancestor's Exuviae — armor obtained after capturing Horus; function unknown. 62
• Finger of the Old Ones — gauntlets obtained after capturing the Old One; function unknown. 62

Relationships

• Sir Nova Tervalin — father of the original Ergons; his death in a private war triggers the succession crisis. Ergons later kills Igli Tal to avenge him. 1 24
• Old Adam — loyal servant, adviser, and trusted political strategist. Adam repeatedly supports Ergons' plans and helps manage Tervain Village. 1 16 81
• Adamson — Adam's son and Ergons' loyal subordinate; receives equipment, advancement, and eventual knighthood. 1 7 56
• Sir Davis Tervalin — distant cousin and attempted murderer. Ergons defeats, interrogates, and executes Davis, then impersonates him. 3 4 6
• William Adena — initially attacks Ergons alongside Elisa; later receives a System-powered advancement and becomes his vassal and military supporter. 10 12
• Elisa Adena — William's sister and Sir Davis's lover. She recognizes Ergons's impersonation but ultimately cooperates with him to protect William. 9 11 12
• Baron Nordus Tervain — Ergons' uncle and political rival. Their alliance is based on mutual exploitation, with both considering how to control or replace the other. 19 52 55 94
• Pastor Ramses Bolton — priest upgraded by Ergons into a Battle Priest; later revived by Ergons to assist with mine management. 33 81
• Horus Tervalin — former enemy and Blood Ancestor captured by Ergons. Ergons grants him the Tervalin surname, modifies his attributes, and uses him as an enforcer and covert operative. 62 63 70
• Viscount Predal — southern noble impressed and intimidated by Ergons's Sir Evoy persona; becomes a useful external political connection. 49 50
• Viscount Cortez — political ally of convenience. Ergons manipulates him into suspecting the Holy See and the Anduin family, then forms an alliance to overthrow the Tervalin family. 73 74
• Wind Horse Knights — initially resistant trainees who accept Ergons as their instructor after he demonstrates overwhelming skill and tailored training methods. 107 108 110

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tervain Village Succession Crisis

Ergons awakens in a hostile inheritance dispute following Sir Nova's death. He discovers the Cheat System, exposes Sir Davis's ambush, defeats him, and begins building a personal force from peasants and village recruits. 1 3 4 15

Sir Davis Impersonation

After killing Davis, Ergons assumes his identity to infiltrate Tevalinburg. The disguise grants him access to the Baron's court but forces him to learn Davis's habits, allies, enemies, and family relationships under constant risk of exposure. 6 9 12 19

Consolidation of Tervain Village

Ergons secures Tervain Village through recruitment, divine-style troop upgrades, infrastructure projects, military training, and public displays of apparent Holy Light miracles. The village becomes intensely loyal to him and increasingly prosperous. 15 41 69 81

Blood Kin Conflict

Ergons repeatedly confronts Horus and the blood kin. He annihilates over one hundred blood kin, survives Horus's assassination attempt, captures both Horus and the evil god connected to him, and converts Horus into a subordinate. 59 61 62 63

Silver Hand Deception

Ergons invents and expands the identity of the Silver Hand, presenting it as a secret organization devoted to humanity's survival. The fiction helps him intimidate nobles, recruit followers, build prestige, and conceal his System-based powers. 49 52 59 118 119

Regional Expansion

Unable to expand openly within the Baron's territory, Ergons uses Horus to manufacture a blood kin crisis in Viscount Cortez's lands. He then positions himself as the indispensable rescuer, manipulates the Viscount's suspicions, and forms an alliance aimed at overthrowing the Tervalin family. 70 73 74

Gaudy City and the Wind Horse Knights

Ergons wins the arena competition, defeats the Champion Fighter, knocks down the Count, and becomes a renowned public combatant. He is later assigned to train the Wind Horse Knights, where his systematic methods earn him the Count's attention and the knights' respect. 97 100 103 107 110

Notable Quotes

“Holy crap, how do I break out of this opening death trap? I've hit rock bottom. Why did I have to transmigrate?” 1

“I won't kill you just because you witnessed this. My previous words still stand. You can tell anyone what you saw and heard today. If anyone is willing to believe it.” 24

“The Silver Hand is a great and secret sworn organization. We are loyal, we persevere, and we strive for humanity's survival.” 118

Trivia

• Ergons originally comes from Earth and frequently interprets his new world through game mechanics and modern references. 1 2
• The original Ergons reportedly had poor intelligence and limited awareness of his own duchy's geography and political structure. 5
• He considers noble private wars childish because their participants formally announce plans, troop numbers, and expected battle arrangements. 50
• His attempts to profit from inventions such as high-proof alcohol, glass, and furniture repeatedly run into practical or social limitations. 65 66 105
• He learns to ride a griffon in just over ten days, despite being told that the skill normally requires five years to master. 85