Singo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Singo
Alias(es)	Xin Gou; “Xin the Skinflint” 87
Species/Race	Starfaller; later gains a Half-Red Dragon template 91 92
Gender	Male 71
Affiliation	Ember Nest; Embers of the Burned Empire 73 663
Occupation/Role	Professional Starfaller, strategy-guide writer, former Bator City Tax Officer, Red Scale Conqueror, Empire Air Corps member 78 92 394 663
Status	Active 855
First Appearance	Mysterious Invitation 71

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Red Scale Road candidate	88	Purchases the Crimson Scale for 9,800 faction contribution and begins the Red Scale Conqueror advancement quest with Mantou.
Riding proficiency +3	89	Raises his Riding proficiency through repeated Wyvern-taming attempts; uses a prepared Feather Fall scroll to avoid a dangerous fall.
Half-Red Dragon / Red Scale Conqueror	91 92	Completes Keosius’s transformation ritual, receives the Half-Red Dragon template, and formally becomes an Ember Nest Warrior sub-class Red Scale Conqueror. His Wyvern becomes part of his class system and can be resurrected.
Riding proficiency +19	487	By the Empire Gladiator Tournament, reaches +19 Riding proficiency and learns extensive aerial-combat techniques, approaching Instructor Alger’s standard.

Appearance

After becoming a Red Scale Conqueror, Singo develops a visibly draconic Half-Dragon body. He regards appearance as secondary to combat power, a view that repeatedly puts him at odds with Xia Ye Qiuyu and Mantou. 87 92

• Scale-covered arms and a muscular dragon-blooded physique 197
• Horn-like protrusions along his brow 92
• A scaly dragon face following the Red Scale transformation 92
• Often carries excessive supplies, potions, and specialized equipment for contingencies, making his pre-expedition appearance notably bulky 72

Personality

Singo is calculating, blunt, and intensely focused on long-term advantage. He prioritizes information, preparation, and resources over immediate rewards, whether by purchasing the Mysterious Invitation instead of equipment, delaying the release of class information, or stockpiling tools for future encounters. His direct manner often alienates others, including Mantou, guilds targeted by his taxes, and rivals who dislike his cautious playstyle. 71 74 87 494

He is also highly competitive and confident in his own judgment. Singo readily mocks weaker play, calls out poor preparation, and frequently treats danger as a problem to be solved through planning. However, he can admit fault: after a team wipe, he accepts responsibility for overlooking critical information and compensates his teammates with valuable equipment. 89 487 571

Abilities & Skills

Archery

Singo is an Archer Warrior specializing in ranged pressure, precision targeting, and exploiting openings from Wyvern-mounted positions.

• Uses a Hunting Longbow that can apply Hunter Mark while aiming, improving accuracy and adding continuous damage against marked targets 87
• Employs specialized arrows, including Armor-Piercing, Spell Breaking, and Dragon Slayer arrows 198 494
• Defeated fellow Red Scale Conqueror Da Dao in aerial combat during the tournament’s opening stage 487
• Used a Dragon Slayer Arrow to defeat Mantou after anticipating his Young Dragon transformation 487
• Favors kiting tactics; defeated Born Battle Maniac by maintaining aerial range and steadily wearing him down 494

Wyvern Riding and Aerial Combat

Singo is an exceptional Wyvern rider whose aerial control forms the core of his combat style.

• Tamed his Wyvern through repeated lassoing, riding, and endurance trials in Wyvern Valley 89 90
• Uses aerial maneuvering to evade thrown weapons and create openings for allied attacks 93
• Commands his mount well enough to maintain distance against melee-focused opponents in tournament combat 494
• Later serves in the Empire’s Air Corps alongside Mantou and trains with the Wyvern-focused Tian Huo armor set 663 674

Dragon-Blooded Abilities

As a Red Scale Conqueror and Half-Red Dragon, Singo possesses Dragon-blooded combat abilities.

• Activates Dragon Roar Charge to break Mantou out of a fear state caused by a Dragon Vein monster 194
• Benefits from the physical enhancements and Natural Armor associated with the Red Scale Conqueror path 74 92
• Can coordinate with his Wyvern as part of his class system; the mount can be resurrected after the Red Scale ritual 91

Strategy, Reconnaissance, and Preparation

Singo’s greatest strength outside direct combat is his ability to identify opportunities, gather intelligence, and prepare specialized responses.

• Writes strategy guides and is recognized as a prominent professional guide writer 394
• Predicted an upcoming war by observing daily military drills in Dragon Valley 93
• Uses a map system capable of detecting life signals to locate hidden Blue Dragon Cult supply convoys 822
• Planned the destruction of an Evil Dragon Descendant lair with a Heavy Artillery shell and coordinated the team’s teleportation escape 824
• Prepared environmental countermeasures for the Doomsday Forbidden Zone, including protections against heat, poisonous gas, and low visibility 851
• Carries contingency tools for unusual threats, including an automatic needle device that wakes him when drowsiness is detected 197

Utility Skills

Singo supplements his combat specialization with practical skills normally associated with other roles.

• Picks locks and discovers hidden passages using Sleight of Hand proficiency 195
• Uses Misty Step to escape Ulrichia’s acid storm during the assault on the Dragon Hatchery 806
• Uses flashbangs, bombs, and other nonstandard tools to create escape routes or exploit enemy weaknesses 825 855

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hunting Longbow — Monster-damage bow capable of applying Hunter Mark while aiming 87
• Burning Ring — Adds stackable Fire damage to weapon attacks; Singo later gives it to Mantou as compensation for previously selling his equipment 87
• Quivering Scale Armor — Increases armor and may inflict Quivering Static on attackers 87
• Dragon Slayer Arrow — Used to counter Mantou’s Young Dragon form in tournament combat 487
• Dimensional Collapse Bomb — Used against Grimargos, tearing off the legendary boss’s claw 855
• Magic Forbidden Bomb — Prepared for an attempted strike on Abyssal Dragon Jierlazarax’s chest weak point 547
• Metamagic Flashbang — Blinds Blue Dragon Descendants to enable his team’s escape 825
• Wyvern’s Eye — Garrison-issued telescope for Red Scale Conquerors; combines long-distance optics with magical-fluctuation detection 416
• Soul Amulet — Preserves Singo’s soul after his death during the battle against Ulrichia 807
• Tian Huo set — Advanced Wyvern armor that improves speed, maneuverability, and carrying capacity 674

Relationships

• Mantou / I’m Going to Eat Mantou — Longtime teammate, frequent target of Singo’s mockery, and fellow Red Scale Conqueror. Singo mentors Mantou during Wyvern training, but they also compete directly in the Empire Gladiator Tournament. 89 92 487
• Xia Ye Qiuyu — Teammate and Dragon Pact Sorcerer. She often moderates Singo’s harsh comments, while Singo relies on her magical analysis and combat support. 71 843
• Born Battle Maniac — Teammate and Barbarian. Singo exploits his familiarity with Born Battle Maniac’s fighting habits to defeat him in tournament combat. 71 494
• Keosius — Faction leader and Red Dragon patron. Singo recognizes Keosius’s importance early, works to maximize faction contribution, and eventually receives the Red Scale Conqueror transformation under him. 73 76 91
• Alger — Red Scale Conqueror instructor who oversees Singo’s Wyvern-taming trial and is impressed by his talent. 88 90
• Steel Frenzy — Competitive rival. The two cooperate against Grimargos but immediately return to conflict over the special reward afterward. 854 855
• Singo’s Wyvern — His unnamed Wyvern mount, simply called “Wyvern” by Singo. It is central to his aerial combat style and Red Scale Conqueror class system. 90 91

Story Role / Major Arcs

Formation of the Black Slave Four-Person Group

Singo first appears as a famous professional strategy master alongside Xia Ye Qiuyu and Born Battle Maniac, rescuing Mantou from a Savage Boar. He persuades Mantou to join their group by arguing that expensive quest items create more value than ordinary equipment. 71

After using the Mysterious Invitation to reach Keosius, Singo initially dismisses faction contribution as worthless. He quickly reverses this assessment after discovering that high-tier shop modules require contribution to unlock. 72 73

Singo then leads the group into an aggressive contribution-grinding strategy. He mortgages and sells the team’s equipment to fund another invitation, leaving them in basic clothing and earning the group its “Black Slave Four-Person Group” nickname. 74 76

Tax Officer of Bator City

When the faction position system opens, Singo chooses the Tax Officer role specifically because of its potential to generate contribution and revenue. 78

His proposed Property Tax, Income Tax, and Guild Tax increase Bator City’s revenue by 600% in one month. The success earns him substantial contribution, but also the nickname “Xin the Skinflint” and widespread hostility from guilds. 87

Red Scale Road

With enough faction contribution, Singo purchases the Crimson Scale and begins the Red Scale Road alongside Mantou. He demonstrates exceptional lassoing, riding, and persistence during the Wyvern-taming trial. 88 89

After swearing loyalty to Keosius and enduring the transformation ritual, Singo becomes a Half-Red Dragon Red Scale Conqueror. He returns to Bator City with Mantou to display their new forms and abilities to their teammates. 91 92

Wars, Hidden Instances, and Faction Operations

Singo contributes aerial support during the Hill Giant battle, using a marked arrow as a feint to create an opening for Mantou’s final strike. He also predicts the coming war through his observations of Ember Nest military activity. 93

During the Frost Scourge war, he urges Mantou to avoid high-level enemies and target weaker opponents instead. Their coordinated distraction-and-damage tactics reflect Singo’s preference for controlled, low-risk engagements. 181

In the Polar Night Demon Tower incident, Singo is dominated by Wagnerd but later recovers and cautiously verifies that Mantou is no longer possessed before lowering his weapon. 197 199

Empire Gladiator Tournament

Singo enters the Empire Gladiator Tournament as one of its strongest individual competitors. He defeats Da Dao in aerial combat, then draws Mantou in the following round. 487

He defeats Mantou by predicting the latter’s Young Dragon transformation and countering it with a Dragon Slayer Arrow. He subsequently eliminates Born Battle Maniac through kiting, but ultimately loses the final match to Steel Frenzy’s modified Warrior form. 492 494

Imperial Service and Later Campaigns

As a Dragon Blood Viscount, Singo rapidly moves to secure a Half Giant boss corpse when the Undead Creature Research Institute event begins, recognizing the potential of permanent Undead Followers. 416 418

He later joins the Empire Air Corps with Mantou, receives advanced Wyvern equipment, and conducts reconnaissance for bombing operations against the Green-skinned Orcs. 663 674 687

During campaigns against the Dragon Worship Cult and Evil Dragon Descendants, Singo directs infiltration plans, destroys a subterranean lair with artillery, calls in Wyvern bombers and a magic battleship, and continues to rely on explosives and battlefield control against superior enemies. 824 825

Battles Against Ancient and Legendary Enemies

Singo survives Ulrichia’s assault through prepared soul-preservation equipment after being struck by a High-Level Roar spell. As a soul body, he helps direct the plan to lure the Ancient Green Dragon into the outer city for a coordinated Imperial bombardment. 806 807

In the Doomsday Forbidden Zone, he gathers a coalition to face the Challenge Rating 21 boss Grimargos. He contributes planning, precision archery, and a Dimensional Collapse Bomb before landing a Dragon Slayer Arrow in the boss’s remaining eye. 854 855

Notable Quotes

“Watch more, practice more, grind more.”

— Singo, on the source of his early-game resources 72

“I’ll let the players know that taxes and death are inevitable.”

— Singo, choosing the Tax Officer position 78

Trivia

• Singo calls his Wyvern simply “Wyvern,” arguing that a straightforward name is better than Mantou’s naming choices. 90
• His Tax Officer policies became so unpopular that guilds considered surrounding his home, forcing him to negotiate a “Tax Non-Proliferation Agreement.” 87
• He is regarded as highly controversial among Starfallers: supporters consider him a leading guide for the game, while detractors view him as an exceptionally cunning opportunist. 487
• Singo is known as a completionist and routinely explores ruins, gathers rare consumables, and accumulates specialized tools beyond what Mantou can match. 487