Conner

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Conner Jestin (康纳·杰斯汀) 2032
Alias(es)	“Happy Monarch” — his Virtual World lord name 3003
Species/Race	Human 3105
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Progressive Party; Federal Government; Global Communication Group 2404 2910
Occupation/Role	Former Governor and Senator; Federal President; Vice Chairman of the Global Communication Group Board; Virtual World lord 2315 2910 3104
First Appearance	Chapter 2032 2032

Background / History

Conner was born into an established political family with generations of influence. His family’s lineage predates many ordinary political dynasties; its patriarch is depicted in a painting of the first Federal Government. This network allowed Conner to draw immediate support from politicians and capitalists when he entered the presidential race. 2033 2315

Before campaigning for the presidency, he served as Governor of two states and spent two years as a Senator before withdrawing from public office for a period. At age forty, he entered an affair while in a loveless family marriage to a capitalist’s daughter; the relationship produced an illegitimate child. 2315

Gladstone later persuaded Conner to run as the Progressive Party’s presidential candidate. His political background, family connections, and ability to cooperate with capital made him a viable successor to the Federal presidency. 2032 2033

Appearance

Conner is described as energetic and conventionally attractive by Federal upper-class standards, with neither a thin nor heavy build. He projects the polished appearance of an elite political figure. 2032

• Has a higher nose bridge than his brother. 2771
• Typically maintains a composed public image, though he abandons it under severe stress or in private. 2681

Personality

Conner is socially skilled, image-conscious, and politically ambitious. He understands how to present himself as an accessible, imperfect figure rather than an untouchable saint; admitting to campaign “dirty tricks” and speaking candidly on television increased his support rather than damaging it. 2321

He strongly resents being treated as Gladstone’s subordinate or puppet. Though often less confrontational than Gladstone, Conner’s dissatisfaction with his former ally accumulated until he began asserting independence over appointments, policy, and his own campaign. 2293 2308

His relationship with Lin Qi reveals both pragmatism and dependence. Conner is willing to accept Lin Qi’s protection, political assistance, and strategic advice, particularly when they protect his position or personal interests. Lin Qi considers him a typically self-interested Federal president: Conner prioritizes himself first, the Federal second, and the public last. 2316 2699

Conner can be impulsive and vindictive when pressured. During the election period, he physically attacked the Conservative Party candidate in the Capitol after prolonged personal and political provocation. 2348

Abilities & Skills

Political Maneuvering

Conner uses family connections, public messaging, institutional power, and personal favors to build influence.

• Requested FBI investigations into rivals and their families for damaging information. 2191
• Used a proposed Truman monument to cultivate a favorable public image. 2202
• Considered expanding FBI authority while remaining wary of creating an uncontrollable security apparatus. 2610
• Supported granting privileged status to selected middle-class individuals in exchange for wealth and influence. 2875

Public Speaking and Political Performance

Conner is an effective television performer and campaign speaker.

• His televised performance won additional Progressive and independent voters. 2279
• He turned the exposure of his affair into a more relatable public persona. 2321
• Defended the Federal’s international role during a major presidential debate. 2332
• Built a public-opinion spectacle around his Capitol fight, including a competition whose winner could fight him. 2349

Virtual World Command

In the New World, Conner became a powerful lord and military commander.

Virtual World Attribute	Details
Class / Level	Level 70 Dragon Knight with limited Dragon Language Magic and Dragon Knight battle skills. 3105
Territory	Controlled cities and towns, treating his expanding domain as his personal kingdom. 3104
Military command	Led a large army, relied on military experts for operational planning, and ordered campaigns against rival factions. 3104 3119
Game faction	Funded the Dick Knight Order, hiring high-level players, farmers, and craftsmen with regular salaries. 3003
Notable achievement	Reassembled a team to claim the first kill of Dragon’s Wrath. 3158

Limitations

• Despite his Virtual World strength, Conner’s real-world body remains physically ordinary and felt weak after prolonged immersion in the New World. 3104 3105
• He admits that much advanced technology and cosmic-energy theory exceeds his understanding, often relying on Lin Qi’s explanations and judgment. 3003 2972
• His trypophobia causes a severe physical reaction to clustered holes, such as the openings that appear during Mr. A’s transformation. 3047

Relationships

• Lin Qi — Closest political partner and personal friend. Lin Qi protects Conner, assists his campaigns, advises him on policy, and later works with him through Global Communication. 2315 2496 2855
• Gladstone — Former close friend, campaign sponsor, and Progressive Party power broker. Their relationship deteriorated as Conner rejected Gladstone’s attempts to control his presidency. 2293 2308
• Conner’s wife / First Lady — His marriage began as a family arrangement with a capitalist’s daughter. They later divorced and lived separately. 2315 3110
• Conner’s daughter — Pursued acting after abandoning fashion design; Conner later worried that her fame and emotional instability made her vulnerable to exploitation. 2399 2868
• Unnamed mistress and illegitimate child — His former affair became a major campaign scandal after opponents targeted the pair to damage his presidential bid. 2315 2317 2319
• Federal Bureau of Investigation Director — A useful but distrusted subordinate. Conner employed the Director for investigations while remaining cautious of the FBI’s access to political secrets. 2191 2608
• Pang Te — A captain and subordinate who fought for Conner’s Virtual World faction. 3115
• Aurora — The AI that summoned Conner from the New World and facilitated his return to the real world. 3104

Story Role / Major Arcs

Presidential Campaign

Conner emerged as the Progressive Party’s candidate with Gladstone’s support and his family’s political network behind him. His campaign was threatened when newspapers exposed his mistress and illegitimate child, but he used television appearances, counterattacks, and Lin Qi’s support to remain competitive. 2032 2319 2321

His rivalry with the Conservative Party candidate culminated in a Capitol fight that became a major public spectacle. He later faced protests and allegations connected to vote-switching after the election. 2348 2344

Federal Presidency

As President, Conner increasingly distanced himself from Gladstone and sought support from Lin Qi. He accepted Blackstone Security’s protection after realizing that his existing family, National Security Committee, and FBI security layers could be infiltrated. 2308 2316

He pushed for greater FBI authority during political and social crises, tasked the Bureau with suppressing disorder, and considered coercive labor policies for homeless people during the Shelter era. 2610 2635

After the Capitol Building bombing and the Military’s lack of cooperation, Conner proposed an independent “Outside Maneuvers” force. He later supported integrating Blackstone Security into a new law-enforcement structure and planned to become a Blackstone Security board director after leaving office. 2681 2685

Shelter Era and Global Communication

Conner participated in Shelter policy discussions, including plans to open Shelter floors to middle- and lower-class residents during worsening conditions. 2868

After his presidency, he became Vice Chairman of the Global Communication Group’s Board. Concerned that his position made him appear to have a motive to replace Lin Qi, he cultivated a deliberately absurd public persona to draw attention away from his political threat. 2910

New World Lord

Conner became one of the New World’s richest and most powerful lords, using his wealth to hire players and build a formidable faction. His emblem was a large phallic symbol, which he refused to replace despite objections from his followers. 3003

By New Era Year Two, he commanded an expanding Virtual World territory and army. Although he was not the strongest lord, his resources, military structure, and position within Global Communication made him one of the most promising contenders for supremacy. 3104 3115

Contention for Supremacy

Conner was considered a strong candidate to succeed Lin Qi during the Virtual World’s Contention for Supremacy. Despite bringing a miniature society of specialists, scientists, and equipment into the competition, he was eliminated in the second batch after being struck by a stray bullet. 3229

He received a nominal sentence of 1,000 years of mine labor reform, but was released after a day when Lin Qi visited him. Following the setback, Conner regained his morale and expressed renewed interest in leaving Earth. 3229

Notable Quotes

“I would rather become the nourishment for the cosmic ascension as the ruler of Human, than embrace tomorrow as a Slave of Deity.” 3022

“We can defeat these enemies, just like Humans can defeat Aliens. I’ve never been so sure.” 3119

Trivia

• Conner adopted a sheep named Sherry, triggering public speculation about his sexuality. 2931
• His association with Sherry became infamous among high society, contributing to his reputation for extreme personal behavior. 2941
• He is an avid player of network games and initially pursued Virtual World dominance largely because he was bored, not as a calculated investment. 3003
• Conner refused conversion into Digital Life because he feared its vulnerability to destruction or hostile threats. 3153