Sun

Biodata

Power Progression

History

Joining the Tarot Club

Derrick is brought into the Tarot Club by Mr. Fool as its newest member under the codename Sun. His isolated background and unfamiliar worldview immediately distinguish him from the other members. During his first gathering, he recognizes Creeping Hunger as a Shepherd-related item and explains that Shepherds can absorb Beyonder souls and wield their former abilities. 56

He originates from the City of Silver, located in the inaccessible Forsaken Land of the Gods. His homeland and its records become a major source of information on the True Creator, the City of Silver’s history, and ancient events. 279 434

Temple of the True Creator

During an expedition to a temple of the True Creator, Derrick’s team becomes trapped in a repeating cycle in which their chief kills a boy named Jack and the expedition resets. Mr. Fool helps Derrick remember the previous loops, allowing him to recognize the phenomenon and seek help from the Tarot Club. 224 335

Luther identifies the cause as Ouroboros’s residual aura contaminating Jack. Derrick learns that killing the boy perpetuates the cycle; the solution is to remove the aura rather than repeat the violence. He intends to bring this plan to the City of Silver’s chief. 336

Derrick’s warning ultimately prevents the expedition from remaining trapped until death. His role in the escape earns him public recognition and increased respect among the people of the City of Silver. 351

Investigation of Lovia

Derrick first identifies Elder Lovia as the holder of the Black Knight Potion formula and reveals that she is a Sequence 5 Shepherd suspected of worshipping the True Creator. His alarm at Luther’s own status as a Shepherd reflects his fear of the pathway and its connection to the fallen god. 278 279

At Luther’s request, Derrick later investigates Lovia’s history in the restricted archives. He discovers that she was originally a Sequence 6 Polymath of the Reader pathway before changing to the Secrets Suppliant pathway and becoming a Shepherd. Her file also warns that she has a high risk of losing control and must never be left alone with Derrick. 659

Appearance

Derrick is a towering youth whose stature makes the formal title “Mr. Sun” seem less incongruous despite his age. 56

Personality

Derrick is earnest, sincere, and strongly motivated to protect the City of Silver. He readily seeks advice when confronted with dangers beyond his understanding and responds seriously to the assistance offered by the Tarot Club. 335 336

His experiences with the True Creator’s corruption make him wary of Shepherds and suspicious of anyone connected to that pathway. At the same time, he tends to view morality in direct terms, initially judging Lovia as simply evil after learning that she consumed her husband. 278 665

He becomes increasingly proactive as an investigator, using his own abilities to overcome practical obstacles while examining restricted records rather than waiting for others to solve problems for him. 659

Abilities & Skills

Solar High Priest Abilities

Derrick possesses Solar High Priest powers and can generate clear golden illumination.

• Produces golden light capable of brightly illuminating the otherwise dim City of Silver archives. 659
• Previously sought fruit from the Radiant Spirit Tree as an advancement material for this stage. 476

Occult Knowledge

Derrick’s upbringing and expeditions give him specialized knowledge concerning the Forsaken Land of the Gods and the Secrets Suppliant pathway.

• Identified Creeping Hunger as a Shepherd-related item and explained the pathway’s soul-absorption ability. 56
• Recognized Elder Lovia as a Shepherd and revealed her connection to the Black Knight Potion formula. 279
• Provided the Tarot Club with murals and firsthand information from the temple affected by Ouroboros’s power. 335
• Offered City of Silver historical records to Luther during his investigation of the Second Epoch and the Creator. 434

Exploration and Investigation

• Participated in expeditions through the dangerous ruins surrounding the City of Silver. 224 351
• Accessed restricted archives with the chief’s approval to investigate Lovia’s past. 659
• Uses practical judgment under pressure, immediately praying to Mr. Fool after an altar isolates him from his companions. 509

Relationships

• Mr. Fool — Brings Derrick into the Tarot Club and helps him recover memories of the temple’s repeating cycle, preventing his team from remaining trapped indefinitely. 56 224 335
• Luther / Temperance — Initially fears Luther upon learning he is a Shepherd, but later relies on his knowledge of Ouroboros and offers to ask the City of Silver’s chief about the Black Knight Potion formula in thanks for his help. 278 336
• Elder Lovia — A City of Silver elder whose Black Knight formula becomes important to Luther. Derrick’s investigation reveals her prior Reader-pathway identity, her Shepherd status, and the warning that she must not be alone with him. 279 659
• City of Silver Chief — A key authority Derrick hopes will cleanse Ouroboros’s aura from Jack and who controls access to the Black Knight formula sought by Luther. 336 372
• Alger / Hanged Man — Offers Derrick guidance on the political balance between him and Lovia within the City of Silver and helps teach him Hermes. 281