Anderson

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Anderson Hood (安德森)
Alias(es)	“Strongest Hunter of the Fog Sea”; “the unlucky Anderson” 419 424
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Church of Knowledge (semi-detached sea operative); King of Blood’s pirate fleet 470 466
Occupation/Role	Treasure hunter; Hunter Pathway Beyonder; first mate and later acting manager of the King of Blood’s fleet 420 582
Pathway	Hunter, Sequence 5 420 432
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 419

Background

Anderson led a treasure-hunting expedition to a submerged island, where the group discovered a mural depicting a silver-haired Angel guiding pilgrims through a parted sea. Exploring the dream associated with the mural brought calamity: members of his expedition either mutated into monsters, died in disasters, or were killed by creatures. Anderson was left stranded and afflicted with severe, escalating misfortune, apparently connected to Ouroboros and the mural’s influence on his Fate. 420 424

On the island, he encountered Luther, whom he initially tried to manipulate by falsely claiming faith in the True Creator. Luther immediately saw through the lie and attacked him. Their relationship shifted into a conditional partnership once Anderson explained his circumstances and agreed to pray to Mr. Fool in exchange for help escaping. 420 424

Anderson later revealed that he had been trained by the Church of Knowledge but left its rigid academic environment. He retained a loose relationship with the Church, occasionally providing intelligence or assistance while living freely at sea. 470

Councilman Riehard eventually removed Anderson’s Misfortune in exchange for a gold coin, ending the curse that had repeatedly endangered his life. 486

Appearance

Anderson is a young, blond-haired man with emerald-green eyes. When Luther first encounters him, his white shirt, black trousers, and black vest are dusty and disheveled from being stranded on the island. 419

• Short blond hair
• Emerald-green eyes
• Typically wears practical shirts, trousers, and a vest 419
• Frequently carries himself with an easy smile, even when anxious or cornered 420 459

Personality

Anderson is boastful, quick-witted, and habitually provocative. He calls himself the “Strongest Hunter of the Fog Sea,” yet he can rapidly reassess a situation when faced with someone stronger than himself. His pride does not prevent him from retreating, bargaining, or changing course when survival demands it. 424 459

Despite his irreverent manner, he is resilient and adaptable. He recovers quickly from setbacks, whether stranded without a ship, burdened by a lethal curse, publicly wanted, or forced into piracy. His refusal to submit to Richardson’s mental coercion—answered with “Eat shit”—shows that his humor and insolence also serve as resistance under pressure. 420 459

As Luther’s first mate, Anderson develops into a capable organizer and loyal subordinate. He worries about exposing Luther’s identity, supports the crew in combat, recruits islanders, represents the absent captain at pirate gatherings, and reluctantly accepts responsibility for the fleet. 454 466 563 582

Abilities & Skills

Hunter Pathway

Anderson is a Sequence 5 Hunter with strong battlefield instincts, fire-based attacks, and a talent for exploiting openings. 420 432

• Creates and directs numerous blazing fireballs in combat. 432
• Uses Provocation to manipulate opponents emotionally. 420
• Uses Weakness Detection and Harvest to identify fatal vulnerabilities and rapidly kill multiple enemies. 432
• Can counter restrictive effects with Hunter-pathway authority, as shown when he negates Lueran’s Bribery. 505
• Possesses enough formal mystical knowledge to recognize rituals, supernatural factions, and major pirate powers. 455 470

Survival and Improvisation

Anderson remains functional under abnormal conditions that overwhelm others.

• Survived the collapse of his treasure-hunting expedition and the dangers of the cursed island. 420
• Gained the ability to remain lucid in dreams after viewing Ouroboros’s mural. 422
• Identified dangerous local rules in the God War Ruins, including the danger of looking directly at the Sun Chariot. 427
• Escaped or delayed stronger enemies through artifacts, deception, signal flares, and rapid tactical judgment. 459

Command and Recruitment

Although initially inexperienced with sailing, Anderson becomes an effective first mate and public-facing leader for Luther’s fleet. 430 466

• Directed Flesh Puppets while sailing away from the cursed island. 430
• Led the bombardment of Blue Mountain Island’s harbor and organized the destruction of its coastal defenses. 500 505
• Helped recruit oppressed locals after the fleet publicly humiliated Loenese colonial authorities. 466
• Represented the Blood Bishop at the pirate assembly on Black Lake Island. 563
• Distributed supplies and organized prayers to spread the Honorific Name of the God of Blood and Shadows among remote islanders. 688

Equipment and Resources

• Judge Pathway button — Prohibits mind-related abilities within its effect range; Anderson used it against Richardson’s mental control. 459
• Evernight Misfortune talisman — Invokes Misfortune; Anderson used it to disrupt Richardson’s control over the crowd. 459
• Sequence 4 Hunter Pathway Beyonder Characteristic — Given to Anderson by Luther to support his future advancement and authority over the fleet. 582

Relationships

• Luther / Alexander Gascoigne — Began as unwilling partners on a cursed island. Anderson later joined Luther’s pirate crew as first mate and was appointed acting manager of the fleet during Luther’s absence. 420 466 582
• Edwina Edwards — Former fellow student of the Church of Knowledge. Their shared past allows Anderson to arrange temporary cooperation between the Doe and the Golden Dream. 554
• Councilman Riehard — Removed Anderson’s Ouroboros-linked Misfortune after receiving a gold coin. 486
• Klein / Gehrman Sparrow — Anderson recognizes Gehrman’s reputation and is briefly intimidated by Klein’s predatory aura during the Bayam operation. 493
• Darkwill — Became a member of Luther’s crew alongside Anderson; Anderson relied on his connection to the Life School of Thought to approach Councilman Riehard. 485 490
• Philia — A local recruit inspired by Anderson and Luther’s public defiance of Loenese authority on Toscat Island. 466

Story Role / Major Arcs

Cursed Island Expedition

Anderson meets Luther while stranded after a disastrous treasure expedition. His failed deception establishes Luther’s hatred of the True Creator, while Anderson’s knowledge of the island becomes crucial to their survival. He reluctantly accepts Mr. Fool’s protection to escape. 420 424 427

Becoming the King of Blood’s First Mate

After being exposed as an associate of the Blood Bishop and becoming wanted across the Rorsted Archipelago, Anderson abandons the possibility of returning to a restricted life under Church protection. He accepts Luther’s offer to become a pirate and is formally made first mate. 461 466

Toscat Island and Blue Mountain Island Operations

Anderson helps turn Luther’s conflict with colonial authorities into a recruitment opportunity, then leads major parts of the Blue Mountain Island raid. He destroys harbor defenses, fights the Lawyer-pathway Beyonder Lueran, and assists the fleet’s withdrawal before the Sea King arrives. 466 500 505

Fleet Representative and Acting Leader

Anderson represents the absent Blood Bishop at Nast’s pirate gathering, where other sea powers speculate that Luther may become a new sea king. Later, Luther places Anderson in charge of the fleet and grants him a Sequence 4 Hunter Characteristic to support that responsibility. 563 582

Spreading the Blood God’s Faith

While operating the fleet, Anderson distributes necessities to remote islanders in exchange for reciting the Honorific Name of the God of Blood and Shadows. Though he recognizes that most participants are motivated by food rather than devotion, he believes repeated exposure may eventually cultivate genuine faith. 688

Notable Quotes

“Eat shit.” 459

“Then I’ll be in your care from now on, Captain.” 466