Ailian

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ailian (艾莲)
Species/Race	Half-elf 18 67
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Ye Wei'an's personal retinue; Firefall Territory
Occupation/Role	Personal maid, bodyguard, cavalry leader
Status	Active 196
First Appearance	Chapter 4 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Lv.1 Monk	18–20	Ye Wei'an uses the Companion System to awaken her Monk class through a concealed “Complete Enhancement,” permanently improving her strength, agility, senses, weapon skill, and unarmed combat ability. 18 20
Lv.2 Monk	56	Raised during the battle against the Blackguard Marcus; gains increased unarmored movement and Monk Martial Arts techniques, including Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, Step of the Wind, and Circulating Qi. 56
Lv.1 Ranger / Sword Saint training	124	Ye Wei'an grants her Ranger abilities, including Shortsword and Longbow Weapon Mastery; combined with Sword Saint enhancements, she becomes highly proficient with both weapons. 124

Background / History

Ailian served as Ye Wei'an's personal maid at Firefall Fortress. Her closest companion there was Lina, another Xiaxing House maid who had cared for the neglected young Ye Wei'an; Ailian promised Lina that she would look after him. 11

When Ye Wei'an planned to ride to Firefall Town with Cain's advance party, Ailian insisted on accompanying him despite the danger. She helped organize his supplies, managed camp arrangements, prepared tea and meals during the journey, and remained at his side throughout the operation. 11 15

During Ye Wei'an's infiltration of Firefall Town, she convincingly posed as a captured slave girl. Her apparent helplessness concealed her newfound combat ability; she later immobilized Gray Crow with a joint lock, securing a key witness. 21 23

After awakening as a Monk, Ailian chose to keep the circumstances of her enhancement secret. She devoted herself to training and vowed to become Ye Wei'an's “sword and shield,” protecting him from anyone who threatened him. 20 39

Appearance

Ailian is a petite half-elf maid whose delicate, youthful appearance often causes enemies to underestimate her. She normally wears a maid outfit, even when fighting alongside cavalry or acting as Ye Wei'an's bodyguard. 67 172

• Long, silky hair and sensitive pointed ears. 21 58
• Large brown eyes that are often described as moist or expressive. 11
• A graceful, seemingly frail build concealing exceptional speed, balance, and strength. 19 39
• Frequently carries a shortsword; has also fought with twin blades. 104 130

Personality

Ailian is intensely loyal, affectionate, and protective toward Ye Wei'an. She readily places herself between him and danger, follows his commands instinctively in battle, and regards protecting him as her foremost duty. 20 55 127

She is also impulsive and easily provoked when Ye Wei'an is insulted or threatened. At the College of Heraldry, she reacts sharply to prejudice directed at him, contrasting with Lina's more measured approach. 74

Outside combat, Ailian is chatty, playful, and sometimes indiscreet; she excitedly shares Ye Wei'an's exploits despite being entrusted with secrets. She is also openly jealous when other women receive his attention, particularly Lina and Amalun. 39 58 99

Though initially shy around strangers, she is caring toward younger companions. After the arrival of Ye Wei'an's apprentices, she takes responsibility for their welfare and becomes an accepted child leader among them. 177

Abilities & Skills

Monk Martial Arts

Ailian's Monk training grants her exceptional agility, balance, unarmed combat, and immediate proficiency with weapons. 20 56

• Can execute rapid thrusts, parries, slashes, and deflections with professional-level precision. 20
• Uses joint locks and grappling to restrain opponents alive when needed. 23 56
• Can circulate Qi for techniques such as Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, and Step of the Wind. 56
• Uses Qi Slash to channel energy through her shortsword, enabling her to cut into Heaven-Forged Wood after it was weakened by Aiwu's Sonic Breath. 144

Swordsmanship

Despite her maid’s appearance, Ailian is an expert swordswoman capable of defeating armed opponents directly. 67

• Outmaneuvered and fatally wounded the bandit leader Baron while an Amulet of Silence suppressed the battlefield. 67
• Fought a giant troll with twin blades, targeting its wrist joints to create an opening for Cain and Volodya. 104
• Possesses Shortsword mastery and can apply Sword Saint enhancements to her preferred weapon. 124

Ranger Weapon Mastery

Ye Wei'an later grants Ailian Ranger training alongside her Monk abilities. 124

• Holds Weapon Mastery in the Shortsword and Longbow. 124
• Can serve as both a close-quarters defender and a mobile battlefield combatant. 124 172

Enhanced Senses

Her enhancement greatly improves her perception, especially her hearing. 19

• Can hear distant conversations and identify details such as nearby soldiers' actions. 19
• Can hear whispers from dozens of meters away in quiet surroundings, making her useful for gathering intelligence. 75

Cavalry Command

Ailian rides and fights with Ye Wei'an's forces despite initially relying on him to share a horse during their first journey. 12 21

• Led the cavalry charge into the rear of the Bullywug army during Ye Wei'an's pincer attack. 172
• Performs close protection duties during patrols, expeditions, and negotiations. 127 177

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Bracers of Dexterity — Rewarded for helping defeat the Blackguard Marcus; improve her evasion, athletic ability, and Qi circulation. 57 58
• Shortsword — Her mastered melee weapon and the focus of her Qi Slash. 124 144
• Longbow — A Ranger Weapon Mastery choice. 124
• Twin blades — Used while fighting the giant troll. 104

Relationships

• Ye Wei'an — Her master, protector, and the person she has sworn to defend; she serves as his personal maid and bodyguard. 11 20 130
• Lina (Alexandrina Sebastian) — An older-sister figure and fellow maid. Ailian deeply trusts Lina but competes with her for Ye Wei'an's attention; Lina also disciplines her when necessary. 11 51 63
• Cain Orm — A veteran knight whose approval Ailian seeks after awakening as a Monk; they fight together in multiple campaigns. 20 104
• Aiwu — Ye Wei'an's dragon familiar. The two play together, and Aiwu recognizes Ailian as “Bodyguard Miss.” 130
• Amalun Whitewave — A fellow member of Ye Wei'an's retinue whose arrival makes Ailian jealous. 99
• Ye Wei'an's apprentices — Ailian oversees their daily care and safety, becoming a trusted older companion among them. 177

Story Role / Major Arcs

Firefall Town Infiltration

Ailian joins Ye Wei'an's small party bound for Firefall Town, assists with camp life and travel, then acts as a captured slave girl during the infiltration of Gray Crow's network. Her intervention helps capture Gray Crow alive. 11 15 21 23

Complete Enhancement

Ye Wei'an awakens Ailian's Monk class through the Companion System while concealing its true nature as “Complete Enhancement.” She trains immediately, impressing Cain with her transformed speed and blade technique. 18 20

Zhentarim Campaign

Ailian joins Ye Wei'an's reconnaissance mission against the Zhentarim, eliminates sentries with him, attempts to protect him from Marcus, and restrains the Blackguard after Ye Wei'an drops him from the air. She is awarded the Bracers of Dexterity for her contribution. 51 55 56 58

Armed Maid

During the battle against Baron, Ailian remains effective inside an area of magical silence. She outmaneuvers the bandit leader and kills him with her swordsmanship, revealing the threat concealed by her harmless appearance. 67

Frontier Campaigns

Ailian accompanies Ye Wei'an through the swamp and frontier territories, demonstrates superior martial skill beside his knights, and leads cavalry during the assault on the Bullywugs. 144 172

Care of the Apprentices

As Ye Wei'an's retinue expands, Ailian is assigned to help settle and care for the young apprentices. She becomes especially attentive to their injuries and safety after combat. 177

Notable Quotes

“The strength I have gained belongs entirely to you. I will strive to be your sword and your shield. Anyone who wishes to harm you must first step over my corpse!” 20

“I listen to my master!” 105

Trivia

• Ailian is sixteen years old. 177
• Before her enhancement, Lina recalls that Ailian tired easily climbing stairs and would cry when pushed over. 39
• She enjoys Lina's unconventional cooking, unlike Ye Wei'an. 40
• She initially pretends to be too weak to ride alone despite possessing the balance and agility of a Monk. 21