Biodata
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Original Name | 可妮莉雅 |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Vihart Kingdom |
| Status | Princess of the Vihart Kingdom; former student of Havenlit Academy's Knight Academy 10 379 |
| Affiliations | Beautiful Soul Squad; Happy Group's circle of friends 271 431 |
| Known Aliases | Valkyrie; Kai (while disguised as a boy) 10 352 |
| Combat Class | Martial artist |
| Attribute Growth | Strength: SSS; Mana: C; Stamina: S; Spirit: D 12 |
| Primary Weapons | Warhammers; improvised blunt weapons, including books 19 162 448 |
| Family | Has a mother in Vihart and a missing brother, Leo 340 352 |
Personality
Cornelia's personality is a study in contrasts: she possesses immense physical strength yet displays a gentle, almost vulnerable demeanor when it comes to personal connections. Originally a foreign student in the Norton Kingdom, her limited command of the local language initially made her communication halting and fragmented, often reducing her speech to single words or short phrases 9. Despite this barrier, she is deeply earnest and persistent in her interactions, showing a fierce desire to be understood and to form bonds. Her core is defined by a caring, loyal nature that she extends to those she trusts, though her actions can be wildly unpredictable—a trait that Dekan himself acknowledges as his natural nemesis 271. Beneath her intimidating exterior as a prodigy who defeated a Tier 4 examiner in the entrance exam lies a lonely girl who craves companionship and finds comfort in simple, genuine friendships 10 73.
- Poor Communication but Rapidly Improves: Cornelia's native language is not Norton Kingdom, so she initially struggles to form complete sentences, often relying on single words like “Spar?” or “Un?” 9. However, she excels at nonverbal understanding with Dekan, who can interpret her meaning instantly, and she steadily works to improve her fluency, even attempting literary-style reports 89. By the time she returns to Vihart as its princess, she can communicate calmly and deliberately in formal public settings 379.
- Gentle and Caring: Despite her great strength, Cornelia is remarkably gentle. When she finds Dekan disguised as a cat, she approaches cautiously and pets him with a soft touch, showing a tender side 73. She also shows care for new friends like Flora, feels anxious when unable to communicate with her, and develops a sense of closeness with the abrasive Saintess of Darkness 91 290.
- Persistent and Determined: She is not easily dissuaded. She comes to Dekan's dormitory specifically to ask him to spar and, when refused, shows clear disappointment but accepts his decision 9. She also diligently works on her studies, even though she dislikes them, and tries hard to complete homework with Dekan's help 12. Later, when her mind becomes sluggish and she suffers writer's block, she still resolves to continue her daily writing challenge rather than give up 390.
- Vulnerable and Lonely: Cornelia exhibits a strong need for friendship. She is overjoyed when she finds someone who can communicate with her easily, and she becomes attached quickly—asking Dekan, in cat form, to stay longer and seeking him out when separated in the Baleful Intentdow World 73 160. Her loneliness is hinted at by her hesitation and by the way her body language lightens when a bond is formed 10.
- Unpredictable: Dekan repeatedly notes that Cornelia's actions cannot be predicted or schemed against. He realizes that from the moment he accepted her proximity, he had already lost control of outcomes 271. Her instincts and intimate understanding of Dekan's habits also make her exceptionally difficult for him to counter, even when he attempts to use his own cards against her 267.
- Playful and Mischievous: She enjoys teasing cats and can be playful, such as when she mimics Dekan by sticking her tongue out at Fasilier in a retaliatory gesture 91 270. Her straightforward affection can also catch Dekan completely off guard, particularly when she treats him as her summoned familiar and casually hugs him in the middle of battle 265.
- Disciplined and Calm: Despite her disdain for studying, Cornelia has a warrior's ability to calm her mind. When bored in the library, she simply closes her eyes and meditates rather than fidgeting 12. She remains composed when separated from Dekan in the Demon Realm, relying on the contingency manual he prepared for her and calmly assisting other prisoners 257.
- Exceptionally Strong but Self-Aware: Her strength is comparable to a Tier 4 from the beginning of the story, and she knows it. She is careful not to injure Dekan, retracting her hand during their first handshake to avoid crushing him, and she apologizes when she realizes she was about to use too much force 10. She never intentionally lets her power harm those she cares about.
- Loyal and Reliable: Cornelia is a steadfast teammate. She works seamlessly with Dekan, trusts his strategies, and supports him in battle. Dekan notes that she never disappoints him, and she in turn feels he never disappoints her 271 270. When reunited with him in the Demon Realm, she immediately reports all of the intelligence she gathered while separated from him 258.
- Quietly Perceptive: Although she often appears blunt or slow to follow complicated plans, Cornelia can identify Dekan regardless of changes to his face, hair, eyes, or identity, and recognizes him immediately once their eyes meet 258. She can also read the intentions behind his cues and knows when to defer to his judgment rather than allow her personal feelings to interfere 259.
Power Progression
| Stage | Development |
|---|---|
| Havenlit Academy entrance | Demonstrated monstrous physical potential by defeating a Tier 4 examiner head-on. Her growth ratings were Strength SSS, Mana C, Stamina S, and Spirit D, making her a textbook martial artist with exceptional physical foundations 9 12. |
| Early academy period | Initially relied on low-quality Tier 3 common sword cards, which she frequently damaged through excessive force. Dekan began crafting and maintaining equipment tailored to her fighting style before their first Shadow World challenge 12 13. |
| Demon Academy Shadow World | Functioned as Dekan's frontline tank, scout, damage dealer, lockpicker, and ambusher. She wielded the Terror Warhammer, used utility cards such as [Echo Location], and helped defeat opponents far above what her apparent level suggested 19 36 38. |
| First major rewards | Received the natural Tier 4 Epic card [Olive's Ultimate Madness], which greatly enhances physical ability, agility, and sensory perception for a short period 40. |
| Snowy Mountain Shadow World | Received the [Terror Holy Light Warhammer], a Tier 3 weapon that inflicts amplified pain and deals additional pain to Evil-faction targets 86. |
| Tier 4 combat capability | As a Tier 4, possessed combat strength comparable to a Tier 5. With her buffs, including [Olive's Ultimate Madness], she could briefly reach the fighting power of a Tier 6 warrior 171. |
| Demon Realm trials | Demonstrated enough tactical awareness to turn Dekan into her familiar with [Demon Curse Seal], exploiting the Devil King's duel rules and allowing him to legally join her battle 265. |
| Later life | Displayed overwhelming close-range power and a defensive passive authority capable of forcing a powerful attacker to evade. She then subdued the fleeing opponent with a book and restrained her with practiced efficiency 448. |
| Vihart card-making ceremony | Received Dekan's Red Legend spell card, [Demon's Oath Across Worlds], a card intended to form a demon contract while allowing its user to bear the contracted demon's damage 380. |
Relationships
Dekan and Cornelia’s relationship is the bedrock of Cornelia's social life at the academy. From their first meeting, he became her unofficial translator, understanding her halting speech instantly, which made her latch onto him as the only person she could easily talk to 9 10. Despite his extreme physical fragility—he admits a stray elbow from her could kill him—he trusts her implicitly, and she respects his boundaries even when disappointed that he refuses to spar 9 10. They are inseparable during classes, and Dekan frequently goes out of his way to comfort her, such as transforming into a Sprite Cat to cheer her up before a raid and spending nights with her in cat form so she can open up emotionally 72 192. He also protects her dignity; when she accidentally knocks him down while chasing Cat Teacher, he reassures her and accepts her hug 85. They fight together seamlessly as a team, with Dekan trusting her unpredictable nature 39 271. He is also the one who helped her expand her circle of friends, gently guiding her to interact with girls like Flora 91.
Cornelia considers Dekan her closest friend and confidant. Initially she approached him purely because communicating with him was easy, but she quickly valued his companionship above all others 10. She struggles with language but finds Dekan uniquely patient and understanding, relying on him to explain things to others 9 91. She shows deep care for him, apologizing profusely when she accidentally hurts him and hugging him 85. She is also fiercely protective of him, teaming up with him to torment enemies like Fasilier 271. Her attachment to his cat form reveals her loneliness and her need for his comforting presence; she spends whole nights with Little Gray, sharing her feelings freely 192. She also supports his schemes, such as taking Flora under his management, and warms immediately to anyone he brings into their group, like Tata 94 207.
Their connection remains intact even when they are separated, disguised, or placed in different identities. Cornelia recognizes Dekan at once in the Demon Realm despite his altered appearance and runs directly to him, while Dekan considers her safety important enough to prepare an extensive survival manual for any situation in which they become separated 257 258. Their bond later grows into an openly romantic one: Dekan publicly offers himself as Cornelia's proxy at the Vihart ceremony, crafts her a Red Legend card, and becomes entangled in a proposal that leaves both of them emotionally exposed 379 380 382 411.
Flora
Cornelia and Flora quickly become friends despite Cornelia's initial difficulty communicating with her. They bond through skipping class, teasing cats, and Flora's friendly, uninhibited manner 91. Cornelia consistently refers to Flora as a good friend and is visibly happier whenever Flora is mentioned 162.
Dekan’s relationship with Flora is a mixture of exasperation, amusement, and calculated opportunity. He meets her during a remedial class for truancy, immediately noticing her free-spirited, carefree nature 90. He initially sees her as a means to locate her brother Morion, but over time genuinely appreciates her talents—especially her singing—and becomes her manager, making her an idol under his company 91 94. Cornelia accepts Flora as part of their circle and later spends leisure time with her alongside Mie and Alice 305.
Croix is a comrade, occasional study partner, and one of Cornelia's language tutors. Although his Mage Academy schedule limits their time together, he sometimes joins Dekan and Cornelia for lunch and library sessions, and Dekan asks him to help Cornelia advance her Norton Kingdom language skills 72 89. Cornelia also helps prioritize Croix's future Shadow World challenge alongside Dekan 193.
Cornelia has unrequited romantic feelings for Croix, which Dekan becomes aware of when he tries to comfort her about her heartbreak 294. Nevertheless, the two remain reliable companions, and Cornelia later works with Dekan to contact Croix when they need an alibi for Dekan's disappearance while he is trapped in cat form 434.
Mie
Mie is one of Cornelia's close friends and a member of her wider circle around Dekan. Mie accompanies Cornelia to a beauty salon and helps her choose a more refined hairstyle, which Cornelia proudly shows to Dekan afterward 207. The two later spend time with Flora and Alice during the Hero Festival, with Cornelia finding Mie's close friendship with Alice easy to understand and appreciate 305.
When Dekan brings home Tata, Mie and Cornelia are both shocked by Tata's resemblance to him, but they quickly accept her after learning that she is unrelated to him by blood 207. Mie is also observant enough to recognize when Cornelia and Dekan need privacy, quietly removing Alice from an awkward situation 293.
Theresia
Cornelia first meets Theresia through Dekan's attempts to find Morion. Although they do not interact extensively, Cornelia regards Theresia as one of the few comparatively normal people in their social circle 430. She respects Theresia's determination to restore her declining family without depending on Dekan's later wealth or influence 430.
Dekan trusts Theresia’s food recommendations and often visits her for information 9 92. Theresia is wary of his chaotic antics, telling Flora not to treat him like an idiot because he is cut from the same cloth as Morion 92.
Cornelia and Morion are dependable, if unusual, allies in Shadow Worlds. Cornelia serves as the group's primary active combatant while Dekan and Morion provide support, deception, and planning 171. Morion is wary of being too close to Cornelia and Dekan when they stand together, sensing an oppressive and unpredictable atmosphere around the pair 160.
Cornelia also shares Morion's concern for Flora and firmly considers Flora one of their companions 162. While Morion's schemes frequently create chaos around the group, Cornelia can work with him effectively when their goals align 171 271.
Cat Teacher
Cat Teacher is initially terrified of Cornelia due to her overwhelming strength, but gradually becomes comfortable around her after she protects it during the Viscount Augustine incident 85. Cornelia enjoys teasing cats, and Cat Teacher becomes central to Dekan's efforts to cheer her up through his Little Gray disguise 72 192.
Cat Teacher also acts as a practical teammate for Cornelia and Dekan, carrying card-making tools, materials, and high-tier loot that they would otherwise be unable to take out of Shadow Worlds 86. Its ability to keep Dekan's identity as Little Gray secret allows Cornelia to continue enjoying the companionship she finds in the cat form 192.
Alice
Cornelia becomes friends with Princess Alice through Mie and the Beautiful Soul Squad's wider social circle. Although Alice's energetic behavior can sometimes leave Cornelia unsure how to respond, Cornelia considers her warm, cheerful, and easy to get along with 305. The two later wait together for Dekan's return, reminisce about the past, and discuss their separate plans for the future 431.
Tata
Cornelia initially suspects that Tata may be Dekan's daughter because of their nearly identical appearance, leaving her so shocked that she nearly collapses 207. Once Dekan explains that they are not related by blood, Cornelia quickly warms to Tata and accepts her into the group 207. Tata's arrival also reinforces Cornelia's trust in Dekan's judgment regarding new companions.
Saintess of Darkness
Cornelia develops a quiet affinity with the Saintess of Darkness during their journey together. Although the Saintess is abrasive and difficult for most people to approach, Cornelia does not find her irritating and instead feels a sense of closeness from living alongside her each day 290. Their mutual understanding contributes to Dekan's decision to treat the Saintess as a genuine friend rather than merely a source of useful information 290.
Trivia
- Cornelia defeated a Tier 4 examiner during Havenlit Academy's entrance examination, despite still being a new student at the time 9.
- Cornelia's attribute growth ratings are Strength SSS, Mana C, Stamina S, and Spirit D 12.
- Cat Teacher's habit of adding “meow” to its sentences is so ingrained that it even does so when writing. Morion once asked Cat Teacher about this quirk while they were reading a story written by the cat 175.
- While disguised as Little Gray, Dekan is the only one who can get Cornelia to speak without stuttering for extended periods. During their first night together, Cornelia finished a long sentence without stuttering and did not even realize it herself 192.
- Cat Teacher has shown a remarkable ability to keep Dekan's secret that Little Gray is him in disguise, despite its usual cunning and manipulative nature. It agreed to an “after-sales service” arrangement with Dekan 192.
- Cornelia's Norton Kingdom language skills have a literary flair that sometimes frustrates Dekan. When asked to write a simple report, she produced what he considered a travelogue rather than a formal document 89.
- Cornelia's dormitory is notably tidy and filled with potted plants, a detail that Dekan observed when he first visited as Little Gray 192.
- Dekan places great importance on his physical stamina, making daily long-distance and short-distance runs mandatory because of his tendency to “draw maximum aggro” in dangerous situations 149.
- The Sprite Cats in the back mountain are so afraid of Cornelia that they approach the dried fish she leaves as if “risking their lives to forage.” They snatch a piece and bolt away 55.
- After Cornelia and Little Gray spent the night together, Little Gray (Dekan) quietly tucked the blanket in for her before leaping out the window 192.
- Dekan once considered using a combination of cat treats and the spell [Three-Corpse Berserk] to override the Sprite Cats' fear and make them approach Cornelia willingly 192.
- Cat Teacher initially mistook Tata, a girl who looks nearly identical to Dekan, for his daughter, causing Cornelia to nearly collapse from shock 207.
- Cat Teacher and Morion have a surprisingly close bond. They spent an entire night reading a story written by Cat Teacher, and later Cat Teacher was seen jumping onto Morion's head 175 261.
- Dekan's Master once apologized for using his body without permission and promised not to do so again, marking a rare moment of understanding between them 55.
- Cornelia's pen unconsciously sketches cat heads during class, particularly the form Dekan took as Little Gray. She also sniffs the air near Dekan, drawn by a memory of the cat's scent 74.
- The letter from the Ice Princess was written on antique-style stationery scented with incense, leading Cat Teacher to remark that it had a literal scent of a love letter. Croix noted that the effort put into the letter's craftsmanship was remarkable 149 150.
- Cornelia's anxiety over the Ice Princess's letter leads her to create a deliberately overcomplicated “Cornelia Equation,” concluding that an Ice Princess–Dekan marriage would leave her without a place beside him 149.
- Cornelia was assigned the Detective identity in the Snowy Mountain Shadow World, but privately admitted that she had no idea what was happening and asked the others not to rely on her 75.
- Cornelia can recognize Dekan even if his appearance, hair color, eye color, or identity changes; she considers eye contact sufficient to know it is him 258.
- Cornelia once defeated a dangerous intruder in her home by striking her unconscious with a collection of detective stories, then bound the attacker with a sack and steel cable 448.
- Dekan's Master once called him a “blockhead” regarding his obliviousness to romantic hints, and Cat Teacher later noted that “Sometimes Dekan could be stubborn” 150 290.