Erica

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Erica Brandelli (艾莉卡)
Alias(es)	Crimson Devil; Azer's “First Knight” (a claim disputed by Liliana Kranjčar) 371 385
Species/Race	Human 317
Gender	Female
Age	15 during the Sardinia incident 307
Affiliation	Bronze Black Cross; personal knight and retainer of Azer 306 369
Occupation/Role	Great Knight; chief knight of the Bronze Black Cross 307 371
First Appearance	Chapter 306

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Great Knight	By 307	Attained the rank by age fifteen, earning a reputation as one of Italy's foremost young talents in swordsmanship and magic.
Crimson Devil / Chief Knight	371	Received the Bronze Black Cross's highest knightly title after becoming Azer's retainer.

Background / History

Erica is the niece of Paul Brandelli, the commander-in-chief of the Bronze Black Cross and one of the world's few Holy Knights. Both are descendants of a Godslayer, giving the Brandelli family immense standing in the Mysterious Side. Paul personally trained Erica from childhood, and she attained the rank of Great Knight at fifteen. 307 310

She traveled to Sardinia during the manifestation of Disobedient Gods, hoping to earn the merit and prestige needed to inherit the title of Crimson Devil—the Bronze Black Cross's foremost honorary title and the position of chief knight. Her original goal was to help seal a god, both to protect Sardinia and prove she had the experience required for the role. 310

While investigating the Divine Beast incidents in Cagliari, Erica encountered Azer and the youth connected to Verethragna. Suspecting Azer's involvement, she challenged him with Lion King's Heart, flame magic, and Iron Refining Technique. Azer effortlessly evaded or nullified her attacks, forcing her to reassess the gap between them. 306 307

Azer later brought Erica into the underground temple beneath Taros, where she confronted the wounded God King Mekal. Mekal's mere presence overwhelmed her with fear, destroying her belief that a gifted human knight could contend with a god. After witnessing Azer defeat Mekal, she recognized him as the newly born Seventh King and addressed him accordingly. 312 313

Following the Sardinia crisis, Erica accepted her limitations without abandoning her ambitions. On Paul's advice, she chose to serve Azer rather than attempt to influence a Godslayer's decisions. After observing Azer's battle with Salvatore Doni, she formally swore fealty to him, seeking the chance to become a founding retainer rather than a ceremonial subordinate under an established king. 315 330 331

Azer tested her loyalty by ordering her to retrieve the Gorgon Stone despite the danger of attracting the Earth Mother Goddess Medusa. Erica accepted, returned to Japan with the artifact, and delivered it to Azer. By then, she had also received the title of Crimson Devil and become chief knight of the Bronze Black Cross. 332 369 370 371

Appearance

Erica is an exceptionally beautiful, aristocratic-looking girl with the bearing of both a noblewoman and a warrior. Her confidence, refinement, and imposing presence are repeatedly compared to those of a queen or a female war goddess. 306

• Long, waist-length golden hair. 306 369
• Graceful and voluptuous figure. 306
• Usually wears vivid red or red-and-black clothing, often accompanied by a Bronze Black Cross cape. 306 369
• Carries herself with deliberate elegance and confidence, even in hostile situations. 306
• Uses a slender silver longsword, Lion King's Heart. 307

Personality

Erica is intensely proud, ambitious, and self-assured. Before the Sardinia incident, her status as a prodigy, Great Knight, and heir to the Brandelli legacy had convinced her that nearly any goal was within reach. She wanted to become Crimson Devil not merely as an inheritance, but to establish achievements worthy of her own name. 310 323

Her confidence is tempered by genuine courtesy. Even when she initially treats Azer as a suspect, she approaches him with polished manners and speaks as though cooperation is the natural outcome. Her composure can give way to irritation, however, particularly when Azer dismisses her, carries her by the neck, or refuses to explain himself. 306 307 311

Meeting Mekal forces Erica to confront the difference between human power and divinity. She becomes more realistic and humble afterward, but not passive: rather than abandon her goals, she resolves to become strong enough to face future divine threats with courage. 314 315 332

Erica is also calculating and competitive. Liliana considers her a “vixen” because Erica habitually uses schemes and battlefield tricks to gain advantages over stronger or more straightforward opponents. She openly embraces rivalry, including contests over her standing as Azer's First Knight. 361 385 386

Abilities & Skills

Great Knight Combat Ability

Erica is a Great Knight whose strength, swordsmanship, magical knowledge, and foundations exceed those of most people her age. She is regarded as one of the Magic Arts World's most notable young talents, though she remains below Holy Knights and Godslayers. 307 310

• Crosses several meters in an instant and can launch multiple precise sword thrusts in rapid succession. 307
• Possesses refined footwork, a disciplined stance, and formal knightly training. 307
• Has studied advanced spells and secret arts in addition to martial techniques. 310
• Can battle Divine Beasts alongside other elite knights, though such opponents remain difficult for a Great Knight. 384

Swordsmanship and Lion King's Heart

Erica wields Lion King's Heart, a silver Magic Sword obtained during Saint Raphael's trial when she was twelve. The sword is capable of cleaving steel and serves as the focus for several of her combat spells. 307 361

• Uses swift, direct sword strikes designed to exploit openings before an opponent can react. 307
• Channels Words of Power through the sword to invoke knightly and martial magic. 307
• Can transform the sword into multiple enormous steel lions through Iron Refining Technique. 307
• Values both aristocratic grace and the valor of fighting openly “like a lion.” 307

Iron Refining Technique

Erica specializes in steel-manipulation magic involving creation, transformation, destruction, and reinforcement. 307

• Converts Lion King's Heart into steel lions capable of surrounding and crushing a target. 307
• Uses the technique as a battlefield-control tool rather than relying solely on direct sword exchanges. 307
• Her steel constructs were destroyed when Azer concentrated a gravity field upon them. 307

Combat Magic

Erica can employ offensive flame magic and high-ranking Word Spirit techniques. 307 384

• Summons blue fireballs for ranged attacks; she can deliberately reduce their lethality when attempting restraint rather than execution. 307
• Uses Golgotha's Word Spirit, a high-ranking combat spell capable of harming gods and more than sufficient against Divine Beasts. 384
• Defeated a monkey Divine Beast with Golgotha's Word Spirit during the Nikko crisis. 384

Curse Power Perception and Tactical Judgment

Erica possesses a knight's heightened sixth sense and sensitivity to Curse Power, allowing her to recognize supernatural threats and assess magical phenomena. 309 311

• Identified the Sardinian Divine Beast as Verethragna's Boar incarnation. 308
• Correctly deduced that Verethragna was the Military God of Victory and that his incarnations were scattered across Sardinia. 309
• Recognized Yagrush and Aymur as Mekal's divine tools. 313
• Her perception immediately warned her of the overwhelming danger within Mekal's underground temple. 311

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lion King's Heart — Silver Magic Sword capable of cutting steel; obtained through Saint Raphael's trial. 307 361
• Hermes' Boots — Jumping spell used to land safely after Azer launched her with reversed gravity. 307
• Gorgon Stone — Mythological-era God Tool retrieved as Azer's test; Erica delivered it to him in Japan. 332 370
• Bronze Black Cross cape — Red-and-black cape bearing the organization's emblem. 369

Relationships

• Azer — Her king and the recipient of her personal fealty. Erica initially challenged and distrusted him, then came to admire his power, composure, and potential; she later completed his Gorgon Stone test and returned as his knight. 307 331 332 369 370
• Paul Brandelli — Her uncle, childhood martial instructor, and commander-in-chief of the Bronze Black Cross. Erica deeply respects his judgment; he advises her to serve Azer as a subordinate rather than try to direct him. 307 315
• Liliana Kranjčar — Childhood friend, rival, and fellow Italian prodigy. Erica regularly teases and outmaneuvers Liliana, who calls her a “vixen”; their rivalry extends to Azer's knightly hierarchy. 310 361 369 385
• Salvatore Doni — Italy's Sword King. Erica acknowledges his strength but considers him unfit to be the great ruler she wishes to serve. 315 331
• Seishuuin Ena — A rival claimant to status around Azer. After Erica declared herself First Knight, Ena challenged her to a duel. 385
• Mariya Yuri — An ally during the Nikko crisis. Erica recognizes Yuri's extraordinary Spirit Vision and works alongside her and Liliana against Divine Beasts. 384

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sardinia Incident

• Arrives in Sardinia to investigate Divine Beast manifestations and seek merit for the Crimson Devil title. 306 310
• Challenges Azer after associating him with the suspected Heretic God incident. 306 307
• Helps identify Verethragna's incarnations and investigates the hidden temple beneath Taros. 309 311
• Witnesses Mekal's divine presence and Azer's overwhelming victory, then recognizes Azer as the Seventh King. 312 313
• Accepts that only Godslayers can directly battle gods, while resolving to continue protecting Sardinia in the ways available to her. 314 317

Azer's Retainer

• Swears personal fealty to Azer after deciding that serving a newly born king gives her the greatest opportunity to build her own achievements. 331
• Accepts Azer's test to retrieve the Gorgon Stone, despite knowing it could draw a goddess to her. 332
• Returns to Azer in Japan, presents the Gorgon Stone, and affirms her loyalty as his knight. 369 370

Nikko Crisis

• Travels with Azer, Mariya Yuri, and Liliana to Nikko City after the Gorgon Stone's arrival creates a dangerous divine situation. 372
• Fights monkey Divine Beasts using high-ranking combat magic while Yuri's Spirit Vision guides the group. 384
• Proclaims herself Azer's First Knight, provoking challenges from Liliana and Seishuuin Ena. 385

Notable Quotes

“I am Erica Brandelli, a noble person destined to obtain the title of Crimson Devil.” 306

“King, please show mercy and save this island.” 314

“Erica Brandelli swears fealty to you. Please accept my loyalty and guide me forward!” 331

“Your knight, Erica Brandelli, has returned.” 369

Trivia

• Erica and Liliana obtained Lion King's Heart and Silver Giant, respectively, after passing Saint Raphael's trial together at age twelve. 361
• She initially wanted to become Crimson Devil through a major achievement of her own rather than simply inheriting her uncle's legacy. 310
• Azer's high-speed method of transporting her to Oristano left her pale, furious, and close to tears. 311