He Kai

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	He Kai (贺凯)
Alias(es)	Brother Kai 915
Species/Race	Human; Blue Star Federation native 923
Gender	Male
Affiliation	He Family; North Wind Knight Order (Honorary Knight); Eldest Princess Elf's Knight Order 922 1018 1022
Occupation/Role	Transcendent Knight; former Odessa Mining Company general manager and knight instructor; Knight Lord 924 927 1003
Status	Active; serving the Eldest Princess in the Sirius Galaxy 1022
First Appearance	914

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Knight Apprentice	915	Entered the North Wind Knight Order's grueling apprentice program after his military setback; trained in physical conditioning, combat, academics, etiquette, faith, and mech maintenance.
Formal Transcendent Knight	921 922	Survived the Transcendence Knight Potion trial, awakening a strand of Transcendent Power. Leon recognized his advancement, granted him a Knight Mech, and named him an Honorary Knight.
Dominion Angel	992	While facing death against an elite Sacrificial Civilization Knight, his prayer for Divine Grace brought an influx of power that shattered the barrier from Archangel to Dominion Angel.

Background / History

He Kai was born to ordinary parents but was distantly related to Minister He Yun. Originally expected to enter a government department, he instead pursued a military career out of youthful ambition, eventually becoming a destroyer captain before suffering a defeat that left him in a prisoner-of-war camp. His family connections secured contact with him and redirected his future toward the knight system. 914 915

At the North Wind Knight Order, He Kai became a Knight Apprentice alongside Wu Hua. He was guarded about his ties to He Yun, while Wu Hua openly sought his favor because of them. The two endured the Order's demanding training together and developed a working friendship. 915 919

He Kai survived the Transcendence Knight Potion trial, but Wu Hua died during it. Leon explained that the trial had been part of an experiment ordered by powerful figures. The loss hardened He Kai's resolve: rather than rashly confront He Yun, he chose to endure, become stronger, and eventually demand answers. 921 922

After returning to the Blue Star Federation, He Kai was appointed general manager of Odessa Mining Company. He quickly recognized the company as a He Family-controlled institution burdened by nepotism and low productivity, then asserted his authority by dismissing an office director who attempted to manipulate him. 924

He Kai was subsequently placed in charge of training prospective Transcendent Knights for the He Family. He built influence through unusually effective results, while covertly maintaining contact with Leon and using the training camps to accumulate loyal subordinates. 925 927

Personality

He Kai is cautious, restrained, and highly conscious of political danger. He initially concealed the extent of his family connection, avoided contacting Leon until necessary, and learned to perform loyalty or confusion when dealing with He Wei and other He Family figures. 915 926 927

Wu Hua's death made self-determination central to his ambitions. He Kai increasingly treats family support as a means to gain power rather than an unconditional bond, seeking influence, an independent Knight Order, noble status, and eventually access to the upper ranks of the Dark Empire. 922 935 980 1018

His ambition has a ruthless side. He covertly altered Fallen Apprentice Potions and cultivated dependency among trainees to make them more obedient, even as his outward training results earned the He Family's trust. 926 927

As a battlefield commander, He Kai is decisive and pragmatic. He will fight to preserve morale or secure an escape, but he has also learned that survival, organization, and meaningful victories matter more than reckless sacrifice. 931 952 981

Abilities & Skills

Transcendent Power

He Kai possesses gray Transcendent Power, which he awakened through the Transcendence Knight Potion trial. 921 926

• Uses Transcendent Power to open specially sealed objects, including Leon's potion box. 926
• Can alter Apprentice Potions in secret. 926
• Uses Transcendent Vision to identify concealed Transcendent fluctuations, allowing him to locate and destroy a reconnaissance satellite disguised as a meteorite. 932
• His cultivation was judged slow by Dust because he lacked sufficiently devout faith, despite having an ample potion supply. 938
• His power outgrew his mech during his Dominion Angel breakthrough, leaving the machine unable to fully keep pace. 992

Mech Combat

He Kai is an experienced Mecha Knight who fights in a distinctive gray-winged mech rather than the North Wind Knight Order's standard black-winged models. 923

• Participated in North Wind Knight Order space drills, drawing the Blue Star delegation's attention as a fellow Blue Star native. 923
• Destroyed a pirate gunboat while escaping the attack on Odessa Mining Company. 931
• Led close-quarters mech engagements against Sacrificial Civilization Knights during the civil war. 981
• Was decisively outmatched by Hadige and later by elite Sacrificial Civilization Knights, relying on escape, allied support, and Divine Grace to survive. 952 992

Knight Instruction

He Kai is an exceptionally effective trainer of Transcendent Knight candidates. 927 930

• Adjusts potion allotments and training methods to sustain apprentice progress. 927
• Produced a 40% Transcendent advancement rate—the highest among the He Family's five camps, despite his camp initially receiving weaker candidates. 929 930
• Emphasizes intuition, willpower, and faith as factors in advancement rather than cultivation speed alone. 930
• Uses training success to build personal influence and form a loyal cadre for a future Knight Order. 927 935

Battlefield Command

He Kai has substantial practical combat experience and is valued for leadership under pressure. 981 1019

• Ordered defensive fire, organized counterattacks, and withdrew his force before it could be overwhelmed during the assault on his stronghold. 952
• Led his Knight Order through an assault on a fortress, directing knights to destroy defensive structures and suppress enemy combatants after the initial breakthrough. 981
• Concealed his identity as an ordinary knight while leading a surprise operation against enemy commanders. 991
• Elf judged his formal foundation lacking but considered his battlefield experience, courage, and command potential sufficient for service in her Knight Order. 1019

Divine Grace

He Kai received Divine Grace through the Fallen Angels during the war. 992 993

• His desperate prayer during an elite enemy attack triggered his breakthrough to Dominion Angel. 992
• The power surge gave him enough endurance to delay his opponent until Leon could intervene. 992
• Afterward, he participated in the Fallen Angel statue's blessing alongside Leon, Li Yang, and other knights. 993

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Knight Mech — Presented by Leon after He Kai's advancement to Formal Transcendent Knight; his later gray-winged mech distinguishes him from standard North Wind knights. 922 923
• Superpowered communicator badge — Used for his covert line of contact with Leon. 927
• Fallen Apprentice Potions — Potions supplied through the He Family and Leon's channels; He Kai secretly modifies them before issuing them to trainees. 925 926
• Knight's Swords — Ordered twenty standard swords through Li Yang for his group during the frontline campaign. 985

Relationships

• Wu Hua — Fellow Knight Apprentice and early friend. Wu Hua sought He Kai's protection because of his He Family ties, then died in the Transcendence Knight Potion trial. 915 922
• Leon — Former instructor, mentor, and covert supporter. Leon granted He Kai a mech, promised to seek justice for Wu Hua when possible, warned him of threats, and repeatedly rescued or advised him in battle. 922 930 991 992
• He Yun — Distant relative and senior He Family patron. He Yun initially treated He Kai as a useful pawn, but steadily increased his investment after He Kai demonstrated value. 915 923 1007
• He Wei — He Family relative, handler, and frequent political partner. He Wei arranged He Kai's Odessa appointment, supported his training camps, and alternated between trusting, monitoring, and trying to restrain him. 924 930 988 989
• Li Yifei — Li Family noble who attempted to recruit He Kai, then became a prospective ally after He Kai chose to remain with the He Family. 934 936 937
• Li Yang — Fellow knight and battlefield ally. He supplied He Kai with information, weapons, and introductions to dissatisfied officers; the two later became neighboring Knight Lords. 984 985 1004
• Dust — North Wind Knight Order vice commander who assessed He Kai's slow cultivation and gave him two days of knightly guidance on Leon's commission. 938
• Eunice Soren — Noblewoman initially introduced as a marriage prospect. She later recruited He Kai for Elf's cause after judging his background and ability suitable. 1010 1018
• Elf — The Eldest Princess whose Knight Order He Kai joined. She defeated him in a spar and tactical simulation, but accepted him because of his experience and courage. 1018 1019
• Hadige — Sacrificial Civilization Knight who overwhelmingly defeated He Kai during the outpost battle, then deliberately spared him under orders. 952

Story Role / Major Arcs

North Wind Knight Order

He Kai enters the North Wind Knight Order as a politically connected but inexperienced apprentice. He survives the lethal potion trial, loses Wu Hua, becomes a Formal Transcendent Knight, and earns Leon's patronage as an Honorary Knight. 915 921 922

Odessa Mining Company and the He Family Training Camps

Assigned to Odessa Mining Company instead of returning to the military, He Kai takes control of its escort and training operations. His training results establish him as one of the He Family's most valuable knight assets, while his secret ties to Leon and manipulation of the potion program give him independent leverage. 924 926 927 930

Pirate Attack and Political Survival

The pirate attack on Odessa forces He Kai into real combat. He destroys a gunboat and a surveillance satellite, escapes both pirates and a pursuing military fleet, and emerges with greater trust from the He Family despite the destruction of his camp. 931 932 933 934

Civil War and Frontline Command

After receiving authority to establish an Elite Knight Order, He Kai becomes a frontline commander during the Blue Star Federation civil war. He survives repeated attacks, leads assaults against Sacrificial Civilization forces, receives Divine Grace, and develops from a trainee instructor into a battle-tested commander. 972 981 992 993

Knighthood and Noble Status

Following the war, He Kai independently redeems a knight title with his earned merits, formally entering the nobility. He receives a fief in the Zhongxin Planetary System and begins navigating noble alliances alongside Li Yang and the He Family. 1002 1003 1004

Service to the Eldest Princess

Eunice recruits He Kai to join Elf's newly formed Knight Order. Although Elf easily defeats him in direct tests, she recognizes his battlefield experience and accepts him as usable. His connection to the Eldest Princess elevates his value enough for the He Family to commit personnel and resources to his new position. 1018 1019 1022

Notable Quotes

“Sooner or later, I'll get an answer from you.” 922

“I am a member of the He Family.” 936

“If we run now, their endless pursuit will lead us to death. Hit them hard now. Let them know our courage and strength, then retreat with me.” 952