Lucia

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lucia (露西亚)
Alias(es)	Princess Lucia; Empress Lucia
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Feymont Empire; Feymont imperial family
Occupation/Role	Empress of the Feymont Empire; natural-science writer; founder and prospective dean of the Empire Engineering Academy
Status	Alive; reigning Empress of Feymont 501 683
First Appearance	10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 3 Magician	458	A wind- and water-element magician; her known spells could not help her escape a muddy hunter’s pit.
Level 5 Magician	508	Advanced after drinking a potion Donald had Richard deliver to Coennas a year earlier.
Cloudflow Magician	508	Advanced after taking a second potion under Donald’s protection; her aura contributes to her imperial presence.

Background & History

Lucia studied at the Magic Academy, where she was pursued by Wesley and Carl. She was initially dismissive of their disputes, preferring the library to their arguments. 10

During the Whispering Forest trial, Lucia panicked during a bandit attack, wasting a Frost Scroll and later blaming herself when Donald lured the bandits away. Her worry for him, followed by his continued emotional distance, helped her recognize that she had fallen in love with him. She then began discussing meditation, magic models, mental control, and elemental perception to grow closer to him. 24 25

Lucia witnessed Donald’s unusual magical ability during their later kidnapping ordeal: he could cast Ice Spear and Fireball without incantations despite having learned magic for only half a year. 35 Her status as a princess became publicly evident when she commanded the sheriff of Almeri Town and received the Crimson Knights, whose captain addressed her as “Princess.” 35

During the war with the Thorn Army, Lucia became thin and despondent after believing Donald had died for the Empire. She selected the Rant Sword from the royal armory and privately mourned the possibility that she would never reach Lant Island. 81

After nearly six years apart, Lucia sought Donald out as Duke Vayne. She acknowledged that gratitude alone was inadequate repayment for what he had done for the Empire and resolved to earn his trust rather than remain trapped in self-pity. 417 She later rebuilt Donald’s childhood blacksmith shop on Lant Island, preserving it with meticulous care. 443

Appearance

Lucia is a graceful red-haired woman whose noble bearing remains apparent even when she deliberately dresses as a commoner. 415 417

• Fiery red hair, often worn simply with loose strands over her chest. 417
• Fair complexion; she visited Donald in a plain white dress without makeup. 417
• Possesses a distinctive aristocratic aura that cannot be concealed by modest clothing. 417
• As a Cloudflow Magician, she retains the appearance of a woman in her early twenties despite approaching her thirty-first birthday. 538
• Wears solemn light-purple royal attire for formal imperial functions. 508

Personality

Lucia is perceptive, proud, and emotionally direct when pushed beyond her limits. She recognized Donald’s guardedness after their long separation and confronted him about his lack of trust rather than accepting evasions. 417 Though she once struggled with insecurity and jealousy over Donald’s other relationships, she later accepted Rico as a sister in her heart. 25 638

She is compassionate toward vulnerable people and animals. While wandering alone after leaving Mist Town, Lucia rescued a trapped deer before becoming stuck in the same pit herself. 458 As Empress, she also shows mercy: after taking the throne, she chose not to direct her grief and anger at the child emperor. 487

Lucia combines romantic idealism with growing political maturity. She supported Donald’s reforms, understood why he needed secrecy around his long-term plans, and used imperial authority to facilitate migration into the Northern Three Provinces. 459 509

Abilities & Skills

Wind and Water Magic

Lucia is a wind- and water-element magician who progressed from Level 3 to Cloudflow Magician. 458 508

• Cast a hurricane from the walls of Coennas to protect Richard during the final battle. 648
• Her magical knowledge was initially insufficient for practical problems outside her specialties, such as escaping the hunter’s pit in Santang Province. 458
• At the time of her Cloudflow advancement, she estimated that mastering Azure Bird magic would require another two to three years. 508
• Unlike Donald and Wesley, she was not yet capable of casting Level 7 magic. 508

Imperial Leadership

Lucia became the first female ruler of the Empire in six centuries after Emperor Auston’s assassination and the suppression of the palace rebellion. 487

• Remained in Coennas to stabilize the population following the destruction of the imperial palace. 488
• Ordered free migration for commoners throughout the Empire, enabling thousands to resettle in the Northern Three Provinces. 509
• Responded immediately to news of an approaching Knight army by rallying the Godly Priests, organizing food stores, and preparing Coennas’s defenses. 605
• Appeared on Coennas’s walls during the final battle to lead by example. 641

Natural Science and Engineering

Lucia developed a serious interest in engineering and natural science while studying in Mist City. 474 508

• Studied basic mechanics with Donald, including torque, fulcrums, and lever arms. 477
• Proposed calculating the planet’s dimensions from shadows observed on the summer solstice. 507
• Published an article in the Journal of Truth calculating Lant’s size and identifying it as an oblate spheroid. 509
• Planned the Empire Engineering Academy in Coennas and declared her intention to serve as its dean. 507 508

Equipment / Items

• Rant Sword — A short sword selected by Lucia from the royal armory; it has a gold-wire hilt, blue pommel gem, and dreamlike blade patterns said to possess mysterious power. 81
• Mithril ring — Donald’s proposal ring, inset with seven tiny gemstones arranged as the Big Dipper in memory of their flight north after escaping the kidnappers. 638

Relationships

• Donald Vayne — Former academy rival and classmate who became Lucia’s longtime love, fiancé, and husband. Their relationship began amid mutual teasing and danger, deepened after their reunion, and culminated in Donald’s proposal. 25 35 458 638 683
• Emperor Auston — Lucia’s father. She cared for him despite their disagreements over Donald and the future of the Empire; his assassination drove her to claim the throne. 431 483 487
• Veronica — Lucia’s childhood maid and closest companion during her youth. Their relationship collapsed after Lucia learned Veronica had secretly been Hoyle’s lover and mothered his child. 81 483
• Wesley — Academy acquaintance and longtime confidant. He repeatedly urged Donald to stop avoiding Lucia and pushed him to pursue her. 10 457
• Richard Vayne — Donald’s younger brother and Lucia’s brother-in-law by marriage. He supported Donald’s proposal and later served as commander of the Empire’s Knight Order. 501 637
• Rico Medici — Donald’s first love. Although they have never met in the provided account, Lucia accepts Rico as a sister rather than treating her as an enemy. 638
• Una — Donald’s powerful magician maid. Lucia was initially surprised by Una’s strength; they later stood together in Coennas’s defense. 417 641
• Laila — A close companion who often accompanies Lucia and aids the defense of Coennas. 605 641
• Feymont — Lucia’s lifelong best friend, who comforts her as she waits for Donald’s return centuries later. 683

Story Role / Major Arcs

Magic Academy and Whispering Forest

Lucia begins as a Magic Academy student and becomes entangled in the rivalry surrounding Donald, Kelly, and Wesley. The Whispering Forest’s bandit attack forces her to confront her own fear and awakens her feelings for Donald. 10 24 25

Princess During War

Her royal identity places her at the center of the Empire’s conflict with the Thorn Army. Believing Donald dead, she becomes emotionally isolated and resigned to losing both her freedom and her chance to visit Lant Island. 81

Reunion and Reconciliation

Lucia returns to Donald’s life years later, seeking trust and a place beside him despite the political conflict between his reforms and the imperial family. After leaving Mist Town hurt by his reluctance, she reconciles with him in Santang Province. 417 456 458

Ascension as Empress

Lucia witnesses Emperor Auston’s murder, is trapped in the burning palace with Donald, and survives the rebellion. After Donald suppresses the uprising, she takes the throne as Empress. 483 487 501

Educational and Political Reform

As Empress, Lucia supports migration rights, backs the development of the Northern Three Provinces, pursues scientific publication, and works to establish an Empire Engineering Academy. 507 508 509

Defense of Coennas and Engagement

Lucia helps organize Coennas’s defense against the approaching Knight army and joins the front-line defense of the city. Following the conflict, Donald proposes with a mithril ring bearing the Big Dipper. 605 641 637 638

Waiting for Donald’s Return

After Donald’s apparent death and later return across centuries, Lucia remains certain that he will come back to her. Her authority is strong enough for the Sky Academy to broadcast that she is waiting for him at Pompey. 683 686

Notable Quotes

“My world is only this big. What can I do if I get tired of it?” 417

“I want to write it myself!” 507

“More than ten years ago, I already promised you... In your hometown Lant, I was already the daughter-in-law of the Blacksmith family, already your wife...” 638