Brunhild

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Brunhild (original: 布伦希尔特女皇)
Alias(es)	King Suluka; Queen Suluka; Empress Brunhild; Empress of Dawn; Light of the Heavenly Domain; People's Empress
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Galactic Empire; Dawn Royal Family; Suluka Royal Family
Occupation/Role	Grand Elector; Imperial Marshal; fleet commander; Queen of Suluka; Empress of the Galactic Empire
Status	Active; temporarily absent from official duties on a self-declared vacation 2245
First Appearance	Ch. 404

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak of the Second Ring	Ch. 1365	Brunhild had already reached the peak of the Second Ring when she participated in the 248th God of War Festival at age twelve.
Fourth Ring	Ch. 1365	Breaking through to the Fourth Ring caused her longstanding illness to disappear.
Peak of the Fifth Ring	Ch. 1366	She advanced to the peak of the Fifth Ring during the Miracle Ring campaign.
Saint Realm	Ch. 1648	She completed her Saint Advancement after preparing for the Ring Ascension Ceremony.

Background and History

Brunhild was born into the Dawn Royal Family and displayed exceptional talent from childhood. Her psionics awakened early, but she also suffered from a serious illness that caused painful treatments during her youth. At twelve, she had already reached the peak of the Second Ring and participated in the God of War Festival. At thirteen, she defeated King Solen in a simulated battle, giving her lasting confidence in her military abilities 1365 1623.

As a young royal noble, Brunhild became the leader of an elite circle of female nobles and knights. She earned that position not through rank alone, but because she was the group's best fighter. Their military games could involve tens of millions of soldiers and thousands of warships, yet Brunhild consistently defeated them 413.

Brunhild later became one of the Empire's youngest Grand Electors and a former God of War Festival champion. She developed a close but combative relationship with Yu Lian, discussing both diplomacy and the possibility of an Imperial invasion of Earth. Although she favored direct military strength, she was willing to consider delaying tactics and unconventional strategies 450 452.

During the Empire's wars, Brunhild commanded major fleets and gained a reputation for both strategic brilliance and personal courage. She led operations during the Asti campaign, the New Continent War, and the Miracle Ring campaign. Her rapid growth was closely tied to the intensity of these wars, which King Solen described as the force that allowed her talent to mature 704 1234 1309 1365.

After the catastrophe at Unity Fortress, Brunhild became more severe and politically imposing. She accepted responsibility for her deployment mistake, studied enemy tactics, and began reshaping the Empire's military leadership. Her presence became so overwhelming that even Ostana, her Chief of Staff, felt as though she were standing before a colossal deity 1408.

Brunhild later underwent a Saint's Heart Tempering Trial. In the resulting dream world, she lived as Emperor Ivenya, unified much of the Empire, carried out sweeping reforms, and eventually suffered betrayal by her family and closest allies. The experience left her with a new political philosophy: a ruler should not govern in isolation, and the Empire should be ruled for its people 1647 1648.

After completing her Saint Advancement, Brunhild continued to expand her authority through military campaigns, political maneuvering, and succession struggles. She sought the Imperial throne, commanded fleets through contested regions, and eventually became the central figure in the Empire's later civil war and reconstruction 1707 1742 1819 2301.

Appearance

Brunhild is repeatedly described as one of the most beautiful members of the Dawn Royal Family. Her beauty is paired with a vivid, forceful presence rather than a passive or delicate image.

• Ice-blue or azure eyes in her earlier appearances, later shown with golden or divine radiance 450 690 2121.
• Brilliant golden hair and a sun-like aura when clad in the Dragon of Dawn Mecha 1916 1920.
• A striking presence compared to a burning star, marked by ambition, vitality, and charisma 690.
• Frequently appears in Imperial military attire or full armor on the battlefield 1347 1621.
• Her Saint-level presence can overwhelm even trusted subordinates 1408.

Personality

Brunhild is ambitious, competitive, and highly confident in her own judgment. She enjoys strategic contests, military simulations, and verbal sparring, and she is willing to challenge people who outrank or oppose her. Her conversations with Yu Lian combine diplomatic calculation, teasing, and genuine curiosity 450 452 471.

She is also unusually direct for an Imperial noble. Brunhild dislikes empty formality, enjoys hearty food from soldiers' messes and civilian shops, and prefers handling simple matters herself rather than relying on servants for every task 704 1408.

Her sense of honor is genuine but exists alongside severe militarism. She protects civilians, treats prisoners responsibly, and has sometimes restrained her desire for revenge. At the same time, her later rule includes ruthless decisions, large-scale destruction, and a willingness to use war as a tool for political transformation 595 668 1241 1626.

Brunhild's personality changes after her Saint Advancement. The Heart Tempering Trial exposes her fear of betrayal, isolation, and political mistrust. She emerges more reflective and determined to become a ruler with a human connection to her subjects, though her old ambition, possessiveness, and ruthlessness remain 1647 1648 1920.

Abilities and Skills

Psionics and Saint Power

Brunhild is a highly gifted psionics user whose power advanced rapidly through warfare. She can use basic techniques with exceptional precision and eventually reaches the Saint Realm.

• Uses telekinesis smoothly for delicate tasks such as pouring wine and manipulating objects 1408.
• Improved her Psionic abilities after the battle in the Serpent's Lair 1258.
• Can project overwhelming divine radiance and create a domain that suppresses hostile entities 1234.
• Her Saint-level presence can exert immense psychological and physical pressure on powerful subordinates 1408.
• Her growth was accelerated by prolonged total war and repeated frontline combat 1365.

Dragon of Dawn

The Dragon of Dawn is a central source of Brunhild's power and royal authority. Its strength does not depend solely on the user's realm; it also requires the Dragon's acknowledgment 1236.

• Manifests as the Dragon of Dawn Mecha, covered in luminous golden armor 1916.
• Its dragonfire neutralized the space explosion released by Past Public 1236.
• Its radiance can vaporize or decompose Void Realm entities and suppress mental pollution 1920.
• Provides sacred protection and reinforces Brunhild's authority as a Dragon King.
• The Dragon King's Heart Talisman enables long-distance psionic communication, but it can only be activated once every forty-eight hours and requires extensive recovery afterward 1366.

Combat

Brunhild is one of the Empire's foremost personal fighters as well as a fleet commander.

• Led the defense against the cyborg assassin Wenna during a royal banquet 453 454.
• Used rapid sword thrusts to damage Wenna's nanomachine weapon 454.
• Personally advanced through major fleet battles rather than remaining solely in a command position 1347.
• Fought alongside the Astral Knights against Void Realm threats 1235 1920.
• Can combine martial ability, Psionic power, armor, and the Dragon of Dawn's sacred radiance.

Military Strategy

Brunhild is a gifted strategist who adapts quickly to changing technology and battlefield conditions.

• Recognized that increasingly durable capital ships were making conventional fleet combat stagnant 1410.
• Advocated the development of small torpedo ships to break enemy lines and challenge large warships 1409 1410.
• Uses unconventional routes and little-known shipping lanes to bypass enemy expectations 1742.
• Can coordinate large fleets across multiple fronts while delegating operations to trusted generals 1410 1819.
• Uses historical and simulated battle knowledge to anticipate enemy movements and exploit previously unknown routes 1743.

Governance and Political Leadership

Brunhild combines royal authority, military prestige, and personal charisma. She is especially skilled at balancing public image with private decision-making.

• Maintains contact with ordinary soldiers by eating in their mess and arranging banquets for volunteers 704.
• Understands that public perception can determine whether soldiers and citizens continue to support a ruler 1408.
• Supports reforms intended to give enslaved populations education, sanitation, and pensions comparable to Commonwealth citizens 1647.
• Promotes officials based on ability rather than birth or species; later records describe the rise of nonhuman officials and generals during her reign 478.
• Uses civil war and shifting feudal loyalties to strengthen central authority and reorganize the Empire 2301.

Equipment and Items

• Dragon of Dawn Mecha — Brunhild's radiant golden battle armor, capable of projecting sacred light and destroying Void Realm manifestations 1916 1920.
• Dragon King's Heart Talisman — A royal Treasure Tool restricted to the Eight Grand Electors and Royal Family members who attain Marshal rank; enables psionic communication across distance 1366.
• Protective bracelet — A Treasure Tool made from a unicorn horn; it causes backlash against lower-level psionics and protects Brunhild from attacks by powerful opponents 717.
• Void Crown — An ancient Imperial treasure with sacred attributes bestowed by the Empire's subjects. Brunhild studies its history while preparing for her Saint's advancement 1623.
• Dawn Angel — Brunhild's flagship and the command vessel from which she directs major campaigns 704 1347 2245.
• Dragon Orchids — Plants Brunhild tends with Psionics in the Dome Garden 1258.

Relationships

• Yu Lian — Strategic rival, ally, lover in the Saint's Heart Tempering Trial, and eventual political adversary within that dream world. Their relationship is marked by mutual respect, attraction, betrayal, and repeated cooperation 450 470 1623 1648.
• Ostana Barr / Ostana Bal — Chief of Staff, confidante, political adviser, and one of Brunhild's most trusted subordinates. Ostana provides candid advice and remains loyal even when Brunhild becomes more ruthless 1408 1511 2121.
• Giafir Lamut — Best friend, female knight, and military commander. Giafir belongs to Brunhild's inner circle and often challenges her decisions while remaining deeply loyal 413 1258 1309.
• King Solen — Teacher, fellow Elector, and early military mentor. Brunhild defeated him in a simulated battle at thirteen but continued to respect his strategic knowledge 1365 1408 2159.
• Emperor Elyssiel — Brunhild's powerful royal ancestor and patron. He favors her, entrusts her with major responsibilities, and discusses the possibility of her succeeding him 1707.
• Duke Androge — Brunhild's elder brother. She prioritizes his safety during Wenna's assassination attempt and shares personal information about him with Yu Lian 452 453.
• King Wellent — Political rival and major obstacle to Brunhild's succession ambitions. Their conflict contributes to the Imperial civil war 470 1625 1626.
• General Hulley — Longtime retainer who watched Brunhild grow up and displays a fatherly affection toward her 1408 1648.
• Oliviel Rowentur and Wolfna Maimidal — Members of Brunhild's elite circle of female noblewomen and military companions 413 520.

Story Role and Major Arcs

Early Prodigy and Royal Noble

Brunhild establishes herself as a gifted royal fighter from childhood. She reaches the peak of the Second Ring at twelve, defeats King Solen in a simulated battle at thirteen, and becomes the natural leader of a group of elite female nobles and knights 1365 413.

Banquet Diplomacy and the God of War Festival

At the banquet hosted by Brunhild, she discusses the possibility of an Empire invasion of Earth with Yu Lian. Their exchange shifts between strategic debate, personal attacks, and playful provocation. She later forms the Sacred Tree Squad for the God of War Festival and offers Yu Lian an alliance while accepting that they may eventually become enemies 450 452 470.

Rise as a Military Commander

Brunhild commands operations during the Asti campaign and the defense of the Gate of Glory. She maintains her connection with soldiers and volunteers while building a reputation as both a battlefield commander and a politically conscious royal leader 703 704 1309.

Miracle Ring Campaign and Transformation

During the Miracle Ring campaign, Brunhild advances to the peak of the Fifth Ring and receives the Dragon King's Heart Talisman. After the fall of Unity Fortress and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, she becomes more solemn, forceful, and willing to reshape the Empire's military hierarchy 1366 1408.

Saint Advancement and the Heart Tempering Trial

Brunhild prepares for the Ring Ascension Ceremony and experiences a Saint's Heart Tempering Trial in which she lives as Emperor Ivenya. The dream includes Imperial unification, sweeping reform, family rebellion, civil war, pregnancy loss, and an Honor Duel in which she kills Yu Lian. She emerges from the trial determined to become an Empress for the people rather than an isolated ruler 1623 1647 1648.

Succession Struggle and Imperial Civil War

Brunhild openly pursues the Imperial succession, gathers supporters, and commands fleets through contested sectors. Her conflict with King Wellent and other factions develops into a struggle over the Empire's throne. In the virtual historical timeline, she uses Yu Lian's military talent, enfeoffs him as the Terra Count, and treats the civil war as an opportunity to remove entrenched opposition 1625 1626 1707.

Expansion, Reforms, and Centralization

As her influence grows, Brunhild personally directs campaigns through the Kingdom of Cherk, the Grand Open Sea, and other contested regions. She supports administrative reform, promotes officials by ability, and uses wartime conditions to reinforce central authority 1742 1819 2301.

Void Realm Campaign

Brunhild leads the Astral Knights against Mao Yuanzuo and other Void Realm threats. Using the Dragon of Dawn's sacred radiance, she helps destroy hostile manifestations and orders strict protections for civilian gathering points during the invasion 1920.

Resignation, Withdrawal, and Long Vacation

After expressing remorse for her role in the war against Earth, Brunhild considers resigning and leaving the Heavenly Domain. Later, as the Empire's most powerful figure, she ignores urgent communications and takes an extended vacation, delegating affairs to Ostana while supporting the Astral Knights' reorganization 2230 2245.

Notable Quotes

“My Heart of the King is that a ruler should not be alone!” 1648

“I have decided to be an Empress for the people!” 1648

“When we decide to act, we will always succeed.” 2245

Trivia

• Brunhild is called both King Suluka and Queen Suluka in different passages.
• She is known as the Light of the Heavenly Domain because of her beauty, royal status, and imposing presence 690.
• She genuinely enjoys commoner food, including meals from soldiers' messes and roadside stalls 704.
• At age twenty-three, she receives promotion to Marshal of the Empire 1309.
• She once considered wanting six dragons to pull her ship by the time she turned thirty 471.
• Her future reign is remembered as a period in which the Empire's authority was consolidated and its Dawn dynasty reached a later age of prosperity 2301 2302.