Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lilith (莉莉丝) |
| Alias(es) | Saintess; Holy Maiden; Divine Lord's servant |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Church of Science |
| Occupation/Role | Holy Maiden and field representative of the Church of Science; lifelong servant to its Divine Lord |
| Status | Active; serving Wu An, the God of Science 539 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 32: “Go East!” |
| Appearance | Blonde hair; fair skin; deep-violet, gemlike eyes 32 |
Background
Lilith initially held authority second only to Father within the Church of Science. Father summoned her to the Church’s island headquarters after sensing the God of Science’s aura in the East. Though stunned by his account that Albert Einstein founded the organization after receiving enlightenment from the God of Science, Lilith trusted Father and accepted the mission to find the deity and pledge the Church’s loyalty 32.
She traveled to China with elite Church death warriors and resolved to search the entire country if necessary. While accompanying Yagyu Ichiro to confront the man who had crippled his disciple, Lilith saw Wu An and immediately recognized him as the Divine Lord. When the disciple denied Wu An’s identity, she ordered her guards to execute him for offending the God of Science 109 110.
Wu An’s inheritance token removed her remaining doubts about his identity. Lilith then explained that Church custom required the Saintess to serve the Holy Lord for life; although Wu An rejected constant attendance, she remained his companion, aide, and fiercely protective subordinate 112 115. She later alerted him to dissatisfaction within the Church after generations of secrecy and waiting, prompting Wu An to acknowledge responsibility for the organization 116.
Lilith accompanied Wu An to the Church’s hidden headquarters and explained its hierarchy, defenses, and the Holy Maiden’s lifelong obligations. Her private attempt to fulfill those obligations was interrupted, but she continued to defend Wu An’s secrecy when Church members questioned his place beside her 221 222 223.
At Wu An’s request, Lilith investigated his missing parents in Japan. Her infiltration of Nanyang Shrine uncovered evidence that an Eastern couple had entered a shrine and never left, but the operation cost dozens of Church death warriors. Pursued across the sea, she prepared to die rather than be captured or betray Wu An before he arrived and killed her attacker 524 525 526.
Afterward, Lilith reported the shrine’s blood-red statue, whose appearance she could no longer remember, and accompanied Wu An during his assault on Nanyang Shrine and Central Shrine. Her investigation ultimately helped establish that Wu An’s parents had been transferred to Central Shrine because of their connection to China’s Dragon Vein and the Dragon-Shaped Jade Pendant 527 538 539.
Appearance
Lilith is a striking blonde woman with fair skin, a high refined nose, and pure deep-violet eyes. Her delicate features are repeatedly compared to those of a doll, while her composed bearing is described as queenly and aloof 32 157.
- Long blonde hair.
- Gemlike deep-violet eyes.
- Exquisitely proportioned, doll-like facial features.
- A curvaceous figure and an imposing, aristocratic presence 157.
- In public, carries herself with the dignified authority expected of the Church’s Holy Maiden 223.
Personality
Lilith is defined by absolute faith in the God of Science and the Church’s hierarchy. Father’s revelation initially leaves her shaken, but she never doubts his sincerity; after identifying Wu An, her reverence becomes immediate and unwavering 32 109. She treats Wu An’s orders as divine decrees, obeying even when she wishes to remain at his side or fears the danger ahead 116 528.
Her devotion is also fiercely protective. She considers insults toward Wu An intolerable, orders the death of a man who challenges his identity, and threatens the Yun Family after Yun Muyue belittles him 110 113 115. At the same time, she is compassionate toward Church personnel: she agrees to aid Yagyu Ichiro’s injured disciple, worries over the death warrior wounded while protecting her, and intends to care for the families of those who died during her Japanese mission 109 527.
Despite her religious intensity, Lilith is observant and practical. She recognizes internal instability in the Church, warns Wu An when Nanyang Shrine’s First Grand Elder appears to be luring him into a trap, and handles ordinary civilians more considerately than Wu An does 116 529 534.
Abilities & Skills
Church Authority
As Holy Maiden, Lilith can command Church personnel and act with authority over its field operations.
- Commands elite death warriors, including ordering the immediate execution of an offender 110.
- Holds a position directly beneath the Lord and Father in the Church’s hierarchy; the Eight Great Elders manage the organization’s affairs beneath them 221.
- Can mobilize Church escorts, transport, safehouses, and intelligence resources 109 157.
Investigation and Infiltration
Lilith performs sensitive assignments personally rather than relying solely on Church agents.
- Was sent to China to identify and pledge loyalty to the Divine Lord 32 109.
- Infiltrated a Japanese shrine while investigating Wu An’s missing parents 524.
- Identified the blood-red statue and overheard shrine members referring to a disturbed “god,” despite escaping before she could be captured 527.
- Speaks Chinese fluently and was trained in the languages of dozens of countries 529.
Combat Limitations
No personal supernatural combat ability is shown in the documented events. Lilith relies on Church death warriors and operational preparation; when confronted by Nanyang Shrine’s superhuman pursuer, she was unable to defeat or evade him and prepared to take her own life rather than be captured 525. Wu An rescued her and killed the pursuer 526.
Resources
- Church death warriors — Fanatically loyal elite soldiers trained in assassination, tracking, firearms, and combat. Lilith deploys them as escorts and guards 109 110.
- Church transport and safehouses — Used a military-grade aircraft in China, a luxury villa supplied by Yagyu Ichiro, and a limited-edition Maybach while serving Wu An 108 109 157.
- Church intelligence network — Used to investigate Wu An’s parents and trace their connection to Japanese shrines 523 524.
Relationships
- Wu An — Her Divine Lord and the God of Science. Lilith recognizes him on sight, serves him with total devotion, and regards herself as belonging to him in body and soul 109 112 221 530.
- Father — The Church leader who was initially above Lilith in rank. He entrusted her with the mission to locate the God of Science after sensing his aura in the East 32.
- Church death warriors — Her loyal guards and operational subordinates. Lilith values their sacrifices and promises to look after the families of those killed during the Nanyang Shrine operation 109 527.
- Zheng Shishi — A close Church associate and daughter of the Second Elder. Lilith sharply reprimands her when she speculates about Wu An or disrespects his secrecy 222 251.
- Yagyu Ichiro — A covert Church agent and founder of Japan’s One-Line Sword School. Lilith initially agrees to assist him with his disciple’s grievance, but disregards him once Wu An is revealed as the Divine Lord 109 110.
- Yun Muyue — Wu An’s nominal fiancée. Lilith views her as unworthy of Wu An and reacts furiously when she insults him 113 115.
Notable Quotes
“I am merely the Divine Lord's servant.” 115
“From the moment I was born until now, from my body to my soul, I belong to the God of Science.” 530