Andre

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Andre Farouk 241
Alias(es)	Thirteenth Prince; Crown Prince 2 241
Gender	Male 2
Affiliation	Farouk Royal Family 2 241
Occupation/Role	Farouk prince; Knight cultivator; later organizer of the Royal Guard 43 221
Status	Deceased 715
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fifth-Rank Star mental aptitude	3	His baseline mental aptitude; superior to Ron's Sixth-Rank Star aptitude.
Knight cultivation / Corona Breathing Technique	3 43	Possesses the Farouk Royal Family's core breathing technique and considers Knight training his strongest path.
Bloodline Knight — Crimson Blood Wyvern awakening	116	Survives Ron's Bloodline Awakening ritual, gaining heightened strength, senses, and fire affinity.
Crimson Blood Wyvern adaptation	127	Fully develops golden vertical pupils, controllable scales, and short-duration dragon breath.
Higher Corona Breathing Technique study	221	Begins accessing deeper secrets of the technique from the royal Treasure Vault.

Background

Farouk Royal Family

Andre was the thirteenth prince of the Farouk Kingdom. In the Royal Capital, he cultivated a humble, polite, and exceptionally low-key image; his older brothers initially believed that he had no interest in competing for the throne. His calm perception and hidden sharpness nevertheless made them wary enough to find reasons to send him to the Black Mist Forest. 2 3

He possessed the Farouk Royal Family's Corona Breathing Technique, a difficult core inheritance not mastered by every royal family member. He eventually agreed to teach the technique to Ron in exchange for resources, beginning with its fundamentals rather than simply handing over the method. 3 4

Black Mist Forest

Andre and Ron were among the few youths from the same kingdom sent to the Black Mist Forest. He regularly checked on Ron, warned him about dangers around the dormitory and apprentice market, and carefully supervised Ron's first two Scorching Essential Oil body-tempering sessions. 2 5 7 13

Although composed in public, Andre struggled with his uncertain standing in the royal family and his lack of progress compared with Ron. During this period, he offered to become Ron's personal Knight if Ron could help him through his crisis. They instead formalized an alliance: Ron would provide potion support, while Andre would supply information, materials, and assistance with tasks. 41 43

Andre was deeply affected by the academy's annual culling of failed Candidate Apprentices, including former townsmen. Rather than abandoning his compassion, he resolved to become stronger. 98

Bloodline Awakening and Political Ambition

With Ron designing and overseeing the ritual, Andre successfully awakened the Crimson Blood Wyvern bloodline. The process nearly destabilized, but he endured the pain and completed the awakening. 115 116

His new strength brought his long-suppressed political ambition to the surface. When Ron asked whether he wanted to become king, Andre reacted with immediate alarm but ultimately revealed that he did possess ambitions for the throne. 118

After returning to the Farouk Kingdom, Andre expanded his influence through the Royal Guard and military while his father's condition declined. He later appeared as the kingdom's crown prince, openly displaying the authority he had once concealed. 221 241

Andre and Ron also established a thousand-year formal marriage alliance between the Farouk Royal Family and the Ralph Family, linking the descendants of Ron's elder brother to Andre's line. 245

Death and Legacy

Andre eventually died, leaving Ron a final letter that reflected their shared past and enduring friendship. His granddaughter, Ailo, later inherited his Sun-Corona Emblem and showed talent in both magic and puppeteering. 663 715

Appearance

Andre is a handsome blond man with an elegant, aristocratic bearing that remains noticeable even in a plain apprentice robe. After awakening his bloodline, his appearance develops distinctly draconic traits. 2 127

• Dazzling blond hair and refined facial features. 2
• Maintains a polished, elegant demeanor even under pressure. 2 3
• Golden vertical pupils after Crimson Blood Wyvern activation. 118 127
• Smoother, firmer skin with a metallic texture; can manifest and retract scales. 127
• As crown prince, wears magnificent royal attire and a gold Corona-family emblem. 241

Personality

Andre initially presents himself as humble, courteous, and unthreatening. This restraint is deliberate as much as natural: he is perceptive enough to recognize suspicious changes in Ron's behavior and cautious enough to negotiate carefully over royal inheritance. 2 3

He is attentive and safety-conscious. During Ron's body tempering, he verifies every detail, gives precise warnings about pain and hallucinations, and treats a minor mistake as potentially fatal. He also attempts to shield Ron from the worst of Locke's transformation. 7 15

Beneath his restraint lies insecurity, ambition, and a strong desire for dignity. He resents being treated as a disposable failure by his family, yet refuses to surrender his agency. His bloodline awakening transforms that restrained aspiration into a direct pursuit of political power. 43 98 118 241

Abilities & Skills

Corona Breathing Technique

The Corona Breathing Technique is the Farouk Royal Family's core Knight-cultivation inheritance. Andre understands its foundational principles well enough to teach and guide others through its dangerous early stages. 3 4

• Guides Scorching Essential Oil body tempering and warns of the consequences of disrupting the process. 7 8
• Explains the importance of controlling energy “rhythm” rather than merely enduring the tempering process. 13
• Later accesses deeper sections of the technique through the royal Treasure Vault. 221
• The technique is difficult even for members of the royal family to master. 4

Crimson Blood Wyvern Bloodline

Andre's Bloodline Awakening grants him a powerful draconic Knight path tied to the Farouk royal lineage. 96 116

• Enhanced physical strength and senses. 116
• Affinity for fire-based power. 116
• Golden vertical pupils and a visibly draconic aura. 118 127
• Can generate and retract scales. 127
• Can release dragon breath for a short duration. 127

Knight Training

Andre identifies Knight cultivation as his greatest talent and is capable of serving as a practical combat-oriented ally. 43

• Receives Blood-Qi Potions from Ron to support his training. 43
• Spars with Ron after his bloodline adaptation, demonstrating his improved combat potential. 127
• Understands the risks and limitations of bloodline-based Knight advancement. 96 98

Relationships

• Ron Ralph — Fellow Farouk native, longtime friend, instructor in the Corona Breathing Technique, ally, and prospective personal Knight. Ron later supports Andre's bid for the throne and conducts his Bloodline Awakening ritual. 3 43 116 118
• Farouk Royal Family — Andre's birth family and the source of both his royal status and political insecurity; his older brothers considered him a potential threat despite his restrained public image. 2 3
• Ralph Family — Bound to the Farouk Royal Family through a thousand-year marriage alliance arranged by Ron and Andre. 245
• Norris — Enforcement Squad colleague who reprimands Andre for losing focus while performing temporary duty. 115
• Ailo — Andre's granddaughter; later displays promise in magic and puppeteering and delivers his Sun-Corona Emblem according to his will. 663 715

Notable Quotes

“I would rather follow a familiar friend than be treated as a plaything by that madwoman.” 43

“If you miss me, have a drink. Remember to pick a good one.” 715