Link

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Link Watson (林克)
Alias(es)	Captain Watson
Species/Race	Wizard
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Court Wizards
Occupation/Role	Court Wizard Investigator; captain of an Investigator Squad
Status	Active
First Appearance	12

Ranks & Classification

System	Rank	Details
Magical cultivation	Level 3 Wizard Apprentice	A melee-type wizard who has undergone two bloodline modifications 12 35
Court Wizard rank	Level 7 Investigator	Leads an Investigator Squad and may hire Temporary Investigators 30

Background

Link returned to Whitestone Town with Anna while investigating the disappearance of his grandfather, Old Watson. Old Watson had entered the Winter Forest with several helpers; only one returned, and that survivor later vanished as well. Link suspected that the subsequent disappearance of Whitestone Town's Night Watchman was connected to the case. Old Watson's will had falsely reported his death and left a house in Whitestone Town to Chris Watson 12.

Chris is Link's cousin, and Link had looked after Anna since their time in the Royal Capital. The two were assigned to patrol duty in Whitestone Town and stayed at the Town Hall 12.

Appearance

Link is tall and usually wears his hair tied in a ponytail. He often carries himself with a relaxed, somewhat lazy demeanor, though he presents himself sharply in formal attire at social functions 14 30.

• Tall build 14
• Ponytail hairstyle 30
• Wears a longsword at his waist while on duty 12
• Appeared in a well-fitted formal suit at Lady Alsha's banquet 14

Personality

Link is professional, responsible, and willing to correct mistakes. When Anna impulsively attacked Matthew, Link immediately ended the confrontation, apologized sincerely, and offered a magic stone containing Mage Armor as compensation 12.

He is also pragmatic and observant in investigations. Link gathers testimony carefully, recognizes when a suspect has motive, and respects legal restrictions against detaining nobles without evidence 30 31. His concern for Old Watson remains a major motivation behind his work in Whitestone Town 12 49.

Abilities & Skills

Bloodline Modification

Link has completed two bloodline modifications, making him a melee-type wizard with physical capabilities beyond those of ordinary wizard apprentices 12 35.

• His first modification fused the bloodline of an Earthfire Giant Lizard 35.
• Grants exceptional healing; a cut made to empower his sword healed rapidly 35.
• Allows flame manipulation and the use of his blood in temporary weapon enchantments 35.
• The effects of his second bloodline modification have not been described 35.

Enchanted Swordsmanship

Link is a close-combat fighter who combines swordsmanship with bloodline-based flame enchantment.

• Feeds blood into his longsword to ignite it with blazing flames 35.
• Beheaded the Old White mutant with a fiery sword strike 35.
• His attacks alone could not stop the mutant's filament-based regeneration 35.

Defensive and Utility Magic

• Conjures a translucent polygonal shield to withstand powerful physical attacks 35.
• Uses Sound Isolation Magic to prevent conversations from being overheard during investigations 30.
• Uses a Court Wizard badge for remote communication with fellow investigators 34 35.

Investigation and Leadership

As a Court Wizard Investigator, Link leads casework, coordinates with Anna and Matthew, and can recruit Temporary Investigators into Court Wizard operations 30.

• Posted a long-term bounty for information on the missing West Street Tavern owner 29.
• Conducted interviews with Young John and Sir Rayne during the tavern-owner investigation 31.
• Obtained Lady Alsha's authorization to search the White Ancestral Home 36.
• Was recently promoted to squad leader by the time of the planned Winter Forest expedition 50.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Second-Order Witchcraft Tool longsword — an exceptionally sharp weapon normally associated with Formal Wizards; Link can temporarily enchant it with flame using his blood 35.
• Court Wizard Investigator badge — identity emblem and remote-communication tool 34 35.
• Mage Armor magic stone — Link gave Matthew a sapphire containing one use of Mage Armor as an apology for Anna's actions 12.

Relationships

• Matthew Black — Initially mistook Matthew for a suspicious figure after Anna attacked him, then apologized and developed a cooperative working relationship with him. Link later hired Matthew as a Temporary Investigator 12 30.
• Anna — Fellow Court Wizard and longtime companion from the same hometown. Link looks after her, works closely with her, and relies on their teamwork in combat and investigations 12 30 35.
• Old Watson — Link's missing grandfather. Finding him is Link's central personal investigation in Whitestone Town 12 49.
• Chris Watson — Link's cousin; Chris and Tina were saved by Matthew before Link met him 12.
• Lady Alsha — Court Wizard officer who assists Link's investigations by granting warrants and assigning work; Link also introduced Matthew to her at her banquet 14 36 48.
• Lady Jill — Merchant whose caravan accompanied Old Watson to Whitestone Town. Her information and Winter Forest exploration plans provide Link with new leads on his grandfather's disappearance 49 50.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival in Whitestone Town

Link first encounters Matthew after Anna attacks him near the river. Once Chris identifies Matthew as the man who saved him and Tina, Link apologizes, gives Matthew a Mage Armor magic stone, and explains Old Watson's disappearance 12.

At Lady Alsha's banquet, Link introduces Matthew to Alsha and helps him enter Whitestone Town's wizarding circle 14.

Court Wizard Investigations

As captain of a Level 7 Investigator Squad, Link recruits Matthew as a Temporary Investigator to investigate the disappearance of the West Street Tavern owner 30. Alongside Anna and Matthew, he traces Old John's debts to Sir Rayne and the Mining Brotherhood 30 31.

Link maintains the investigation within Court Wizard regulations, refusing to detain Sir Rayne without evidence despite the suspicions surrounding him 31.

Old White Mutant Case

After Matthew calls for help at 56 Riverside Street, Link and Anna arrive to fight the mutated Old White. Link's flaming sword can sever the creature's head, but its regenerative ability prevents a conventional kill 34 35.

Link recognizes Old White among the faces on the monster's body, then works with Matthew and Anna to secure a search warrant for the White Ancestral Home. Their search establishes that Jack White is concealing evidence, though the immediate investigation produces few answers 35 36 37.

Winter Forest Expedition

Link continues pursuing leads on Old Watson through Lady Jill, learning that her missing subordinate had entered the Winter Forest with his grandfather 49. He agrees to lead his squad in a Court Wizard-backed Winter Forest exploration operation, nominally investigating the disappearance of an official member 50.

Notable Quotes

“Hang on. We'll be there soon.” 34

“We can speak freely now; no sound will get out.” 30