Sereck

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Sereck (塞雷克)
Alias(es)	“Shining Swordsman”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Deepstone City Mercenary Association
Occupation/Role	Master swordsman; instructor of Shining Swordsmanship; mercenary assessor
First Appearance	Chapter 33

Background

Sereck is a renowned swordsman and legendary figure among Deepstone City’s mercenaries. He teaches Shining Swordsmanship and is believed to be around level 40, placing him roughly thirty levels above Rhode during the latter’s assessment. He has remained in Deepstone City for more than thirty years. 33 34

He is a longtime associate of Mobie.Daler, the Mercenary Association’s Deepstone City president. Though Mobie initially selects him to discourage Rhode from pursuing an exceptional assessment, Sereck treats the match as an opportunity to judge Rhode’s actual ability. 33 34

Appearance

Sereck presents himself like a refined nobleman rather than a typical mercenary. 34

• Long golden hair, carefully combed back.
• White leather armor bearing a golden lion emblem.
• Carries a slender sword at his waist.
• Usually wears a gentle, composed smile. 34

Personality

Sereck is poised, courteous, and confident in his own ability. Before his assessment duel with Rhode, he stresses that victory is unimportant and asks to see Rhode’s true strength rather than simply overpowering him. 34

Although Rhode’s evasive tactics initially surprise him, Sereck responds with curiosity rather than resentment. He recognizes Rhode’s talent, briefly considers accepting him as a disciple, and later openly praises him after their duel. 34 35

He is notably more supportive of Rhode than Mobie. When Rhode buys the dangerous Sairiel Haunted House, Sereck argues that Rhode’s decision reflects confidence rather than mere recklessness, and he continues to believe the young leader may create a miracle. 38

Abilities & Skills

Shining Swordsmanship

Sereck is the master who teaches Shining Swordsmanship, a style centered on speed, agility, and deceptive sword-light effects. 33 34

• Creates a dense barrage of sword lights that can overwhelm opponents and conceal lethal angles.
• Uses the style’s visual intensity to pressure enemies into assuming the wielder’s physical speed matches the technique’s speed.
• Adjusts his approach when an opponent learns to evade the sword-light patterns. 34

Sword Light Barrier

Sereck can form a defensive barrier of sword radiance powerful enough to neutralize Rhode’s condensed Silver Moon Arc. 34

• Blocks and disperses incoming sword aura.
• Intercepts attacks from multiple directions with precise sword movements.
• Extinguishes the Flame Slayer’s Crimson Lotus Fire with a single flash of light. 34 35

Master-Level Combat Judgment

During Rhode’s assessment, Sereck handles a coordinated assault from Rhode, the Soul Bird, the Black Hound, and the Flame Slayer without targeting Rhode first. 35

• Strikes the Flame Slayer before it can complete a sneak attack.
• Uses the recoil from that strike to disrupt the Soul Bird.
• Deflects Rhode’s Shatter Blade in the same sequence. 35

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Phantom Light Sword — Sereck’s slender sword, used to produce the sword-light attacks and defensive radiance seen in his duel with Rhode. 34 35
• White leather armor — marked with a golden lion emblem. 34

Relationships

• Mobie.Daler — Longtime friend and colleague within the Mercenary Association. Mobie entrusts Sereck with Rhode’s assessment and later asks him to keep watch on Rhode. 34 36
• Rhode Alante — Assesses Rhode’s qualifications as a mercenary. Their match ends without a clear victory, but Sereck acknowledges Rhode’s talent and approves his assessment. 34 35
• Lize — Knows of Lize’s circumstances and her decision to place Starlight under Rhode’s leadership; he refers to her familiarly while discussing Rhode with Mobie. 36
• Marlene Xenia — Marlene calls him “Uncle Sereck.” He helps provide her an opportunity to gain practical experience in Deepstone City. 48

Story Role / Major Arcs

Mercenary Assessment

Mobie summons Sereck to evaluate Rhode, expecting the famed swordsman to demonstrate the gap between Rhode and an established powerhouse. Sereck begins the duel with restraint, but Rhode’s knowledge of Shining Swordsmanship, speed, summons, and unconventional coordination force him to fight seriously. 33 34 35

The duel ends with Sereck’s sword stopped near Rhode’s chest while Rhode’s summoned weapon threatens Sereck’s throat. Sereck praises Rhode’s elemental spirits, magic weapon, and mastery-level swordsmanship, then declares that Rhode has passed the assessment. 35

Starlight’s Establishment

After Rhode becomes Starlight’s leader, Mobie asks Sereck to keep an eye on the mysterious newcomer amid concerns over Kingdom of Light spies. Sereck agrees not to let suspicious outsiders cause trouble in Deepstone City. 36

When Rhode purchases the Sairiel Haunted House, Sereck defends Rhode’s decision as a calculated risk. He believes Rhode may have the potential to accomplish something extraordinary, though he admits Rhode’s performance in their duel made him feel the weight of age. 38

Marlene’s Arrival

Sereck arranges or permits Marlene’s practical training opportunity in Deepstone City at her mentor’s request. His absence from the Mercenary Association allows Marlene to press Hank into helping her approach Rhode’s group before Sereck can intervene. 48

Notable Quotes

“You are the first person in this Deepstone City to ever get the better of me!” 35

“There are also many geniuses.” 38

Trivia

• Sereck rarely conducts mercenary assessments personally, making his duel with Rhode a major spectacle for Deepstone City’s mercenaries. 34
• He believes a swordsman of Rhode’s talent would be wasted as an ordinary mercenary. 34 35