Reynolds

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Reynolds met Aikesi Yan while enrolling at Ernst Institute. He introduced himself as being from the O'Brien Empire and remarked that his journey to the academy had taken a full year. He was assigned to Dormitory 1987 alongside Aikesi, Linley, Yale, and George. Ranked by age, Reynolds became the youngest and was designated the fifth brother. 2

Although his spiritual energy was thirty-two times that of his peers, Reynolds felt overshadowed by Aikesi, Linley, and Dixie. Rather than abandoning cultivation, he continued working to keep up, even when he remained in Ernst's third year while his friends had progressed further. 2 11

Aikesi's decision to share the Fallen Heart Flame substantially aided Reynolds's development. Reynolds found a single group session more effective than several hours of ordinary cultivation and later requested additional individual practice time, determined to reach the fourth rank. 10 11 By the summer of 9996, he had reached the peak of the third rank and joined Aikesi and Yale on an expedition into the Magical Beast Mountain Range. 13

After leaving Ernst, Reynolds became a captain in the Dragonblood Legion. During a border ambush near Nier City, he led his wounded remnants toward the city gates while fighting with a severely injured left arm. Akes arrived in time to eliminate the Luo'ao Empire pursuers, secure the city's gates, and save Reynolds and the surviving soldiers. 54 55

Personality

Reynolds is energetic, outspoken, and easily impressed by the achievements of those around him. He openly calls Aikesi a “freak” or marvels at his strength, but these reactions stem from admiration rather than resentment. He is eager to learn, repeatedly asks to accompany Aikesi on dangerous excursions, and actively seeks more time to cultivate. 4 9 11 13

He is also impulsive and mischievous. At Ernst, he secretly dyed Yale's blue robe pink and later embarrassed himself by attempting to perform fire-breathing for a street crowd, producing only blue smoke. 12

Despite his immaturity, Reynolds is described as bold, upright, and loyal. As a military captain, he continued fighting while wounded and refused to abandon his men during the ambush outside Nier City. 54 55

Abilities & Skills

Wind-Style Magic

Reynolds is a wind-style mage whose cultivation benefited from the heightened elemental activity created by Aikesi's Fallen Heart Flame. 10

• Reached Level 3 during his Ernst studies and peak Level 3 by the 9996 summer break. 11 13
• Pursued additional daily cultivation to overcome his slower progress relative to his roommates. 11
• Provided support while Aikesi handled the main threats during hunts against fourth- and fifth-rank magical beasts. 13

Military Command and Swordsmanship

Reynolds later served as a captain in the Dragonblood Legion, commanding soldiers on the border. 54

• Led surviving troops in a desperate breakout after an ambush by Luo'ao Empire forces. 54
• Continued cutting down enemies despite multiple wounds and a badly injured left arm. 54
• Prioritized the safety of his surviving men after Akes opened Nier City's gates. 55

Equipment / Items

• Longsword and armor — Used while leading his troops during the Nier City border battle; both his armor and body bore numerous wounds. 54
• Wooden amulet — A good-luck charm purchased and distributed by George during an outing in Fenlai City. 12

Relationships

• Aikesi Yan — Dormitory brother and mentor figure. Reynolds admires Aikesi's talent, receives extra cultivation assistance from him, accompanies him into the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and is later rescued by him at Nier City. 2 11 13 55
• Yale — Fellow Dormitory 1987 brother and frequent sparring partner in banter. Their rivalry includes Reynolds dyeing Yale's robe pink and the two fighting to a draw. 2 12
• Linley Baruch — Fellow dormitory brother. Reynolds supports Linley after his heartbreak and sees him off when he leaves Ernst for Mist Valley. 17 18
• George — Fellow dormitory brother. George encourages Reynolds's cultivation and gives him a wooden amulet during the group's visit to Fenlai City. 11 12
• Dragonblood Legion soldiers — Reynolds's subordinates; he remains with them through their attempted breakout from the Luo'ao Empire ambush. 54 55

Notable Quotes

“Great kindness needs no thanks.” 55

Trivia

• Reynolds was the youngest member of Dormitory 1987 and was therefore known as the fifth brother. 2
• He was one year younger than Linley. 54
• His failed public fire-breathing attempt was mockingly dubbed the “Smoke-Spitting Technique.” 12