Fang Ran

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Fang Ran
Alias(es)	Night Crow; Supernova; Cube; Chocolate Box Masked Knight
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	20 271
Affiliation	Huaxia Official; Night Bureau; Fies Erde
Occupation/Role	University student; Night Battle Participant; Fies Erde executive
Status	Active 1553
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
D-rank	304–305	Promoted after intensive Night Bureau training; his Magic Energy Value surpassed 3,000 within roughly a month. 304 305
C-rank	803	His Participant interface displays C-rank, stunning the Spellcaster. 803
Peak B-rank	1373	Faces the Guild adjutant Ignat as a peak B-rank Participant. 1373
A-rank Upper Tier	1381	Accepts and fights using his A-rank Upper Tier power against A-41 and additional A-rank Numbers. 1381

Background

Fang Ran began as an ordinary medical student with a long-standing desire to become a hero, despite believing himself incapable of saving anyone. His childhood admiration for heroes was shaped by Fang DaBo’s intervention in a robbery, while his later experiences with bullying convinced him that he lacked the strength to help others. 14 214

He awakened as a Night Battle Participant after receiving an ability and a Magic Book containing Clow Cards. Initially panicked by the supernatural circumstances, he improvised by using his metal belt as a Magic Wand to activate the Sword Card while fleeing a zombie. 2 3

His belt was later remade into the Silver Severing Dragon Tooth after he allocated all available exclusive-weapon points to Appearance Value, completing the rare Ability Attempt-9 achievement. The weapon became central to his magic, combat style, and eventual public image. 12 13

Fang Ran joined the Huaxia Official and underwent harsh Night Bureau training under Su Qun, Hua Ling, Resurrection, and Ye Sheng. Although physically weak at first, he developed combat fundamentals, endurance, mobility, and confidence alongside his rapidly increasing Magic Energy. 271 276 304 305

His rescue of the Demoness required him to exchange his heart for the ability to use The Create, leaving him dependent on his unusual “Infinite” Magic Energy and vulnerable to collapse when his power is exhausted. 93

Appearance

Fang Ran is a black-haired, dark-eyed young man whose appearance was initially described as ordinary. Proper grooming and formal clothing reveal a notably more handsome, composed image than he usually presents. 220 234 228

• Usually dresses casually and tends to appear unkempt or slacker-like in daily life. 148 401
• Can present a refined, formal image in fitted suits, dress shirts, leather shoes, and luxury accessories. 228 241
• His exclusive Magic Wand can be worn at his waist as a silver dragon-shaped belt. 228
• Uses The Illusion to assume the silver-haired female appearance associated with Night Crow and Cube. 176 341
• Has been forced into physical womenswear on several occasions to protect his Night Crow identity. 342 348

Personality

Fang Ran is imaginative, dramatic, and prone to panic, especially around attractive women, authority figures, firearms, and situations where his identity may be exposed. He frequently hides embarrassment behind exaggerated jokes, anime references, evasive behavior, or outright lies. 77 97 271 606

Despite calling himself cowardly and ordinary, he repeatedly acts when others are in danger. He protects strangers, intervenes in crimes, risks himself for allies, and refuses to abandon people even when he believes he cannot win. 14 56 636 1130

His confidence changes sharply when he has a clear goal or someone to protect. In combat, he can become focused, analytical, and unrestrained, combining cards, artifacts, terrain, and deception rather than relying on straightforward strength. 79 633 948 1281

Abilities & Skills

Clow Card Magic

Fang Ran’s primary ability is a Magic Book containing Clow Cards. He must use a Magic Wand—initially any metal object, later the Silver Severing Dragon Tooth—to activate them. 3 13

• The Sword — manifests swordsmanship and weapon capability; Fang Ran uses it with the Dragon Tooth for close combat. 3 333
• The Float — makes people or objects float and enables high-speed aerial movement. 23 153
• The Shadow — manipulates shadows, including restraining targets or creating remote-controlled shadow constructs. 43 79
• The Illusion — creates disguises, decoys, invisibility effects, and alternate appearances. 79 303 341
• The Create — materializes items written into its book; cost rises with complexity and imagined creations can produce uncertain results. 79 93
• The Shield — forms a transparent defensive barrier, though it can be broken by sufficiently powerful attacks. 79 193
• Other documented cards include Fight, Power, Thunder, Freeze, Sand, Fire, Dash, Flight, Strike, Sleep, Draw, Erase, Change, Mirror, Dual, Sound, and Flower. 333 334 423 693 1113 1520

Infinite Magic Energy

After sacrificing his heart in a transaction with the Demoness, Fang Ran gained access to “Infinite” Magic Energy: the ability to exploit the Silver Severing Dragon Tooth’s doubling effect and external energy sources beyond normal limits. 79 93

• Can multiply his available Magic Energy by activating and cancelling the Dragon Tooth’s doubled Magic Value state at the right timing. 79
• Can overdraw himself for powerful card combinations and large-scale manifestations. 185 459
• Can borrow external Magic Energy to prematurely unleash Infinite, but doing so is tied to the loss of his heart and its consequences. 636
• Fully exhausting his Magic Energy can cause him to black out; failure while relying on The Create may be fatal. 93

Silver Severing Dragon Tooth

Fang Ran’s exclusive Magic Wand is an elegant silver dragon-shaped weapon that can become a segmented sword or take other forms, including a cane. 13 1130

• Doubles one of Fang Ran’s attribute values; he most often doubles Magic Value. 13 35 79
• Initially displayed Attack 20, Magic 19, Defense 15, Speed 17, and capped Appearance Value. 13
• Serves as the activation focus for his Clow Cards; without it, he is severely limited in casting. 3 873
• Its restrained attribute cap is eventually unlocked during his battle with Volta. 633

Night Artifacts

Fang Ran possesses several rare Night Artifacts that expand his combat options and perception.

• Night’s Pilgrimage — an A-rank artifact associated with Hugin and Munin; provides thought-reading or predictive insight, shadow-based power, and powerful released forms. 459 791 792
• Gluttony — a devouring artifact capable of consuming targets, attacks, and obstacles; Fang Ran treats its use cautiously because of its lethal implications. 422 459 896
• Droupnir — Odin’s Ring of Infinite Wealth; increases Fang Ran’s Magic Energy limit by one point every nine days. 791 792
• Gungnir — gained through Night Artifact fusion; manifests as a power of oath rather than a physical spear. 791 792
• Moon God Hunt — an A-rank bow-like artifact capable of concentrating enormous Magic Energy into decisive attacks, especially when supplied with an Aether Spirit. 834 944 948

Physical Combat & Training

Fang Ran began with poor physical performance but gained substantial endurance, agility, and hand-to-hand combat ability through Night Bureau training. 276 280 283

• Learned running, obstacle traversal, force dissipation, evasive maneuvers, and close-quarters techniques under Su Qun. 280 283 320
• Can overpower ordinary armed opponents even when his abilities are blocked. 320 321
• Uses card-enhanced swordsmanship and physical reinforcement to confront stronger opponents. 333 459
• Improved his precision and energy efficiency through repeated ability-control training. 1094 1132

Mechanical Dragon

Fang Ran’s Mechanical Dragon, later identified as his Lifebound Summoned Beast, emerged through the fusion of his power, a Mechanical Soul, Klim’s model, and the support of others. 1013 1055

• Can manifest as a giant mechanical dragon under Fang Ran’s Ultimate Power. 1013
• Is being reforged into a much larger, dragon-shaped Ultimate Power called Destiny. 1167 1170 1174
• The project requires extraordinary resources, with an estimated cost of two hundred billion US dollars. 1175

Equipment

• Magic Book — contains Fang Ran’s Clow Cards. 3 79
• Silver Severing Dragon Tooth — exclusive Magic Wand and primary weapon. 13
• Black Box — storage space used for artifacts, gear, and acquired items. 301 1256
• Scarlet Empress — ruby-encrusted scepter given to him by Veronica. 265 385
• Chocolate Box — an unconventional focus he has used to cast Lightning Arrow. 67 276
• Jet-black single-winged armor — high-performance technological armor used in later battles. 1256 1282

Relationships

• Ling — His summoned beast, mentor, and closest Night Battle companion. Their relationship is defined by bickering, secrecy, mutual protection, and Ling’s persistent concern over Fang Ran’s recklessness. 14 97 684 1153
• Meng Lang — Fang Ran’s “Old Bro,” teammate, roommate, and frequent instigator. They share a loud, brotherly rivalry and fight alongside each other in Night Battles. 67 153 1475
• Gou Yu — Calm teammate and confidant who often mediates between Fang Ran and Meng Lang. Fang Ran relies on his advice, practical support, and cooking. 210 606 1128
• Fang Xiaoran — His adoptive younger sister. Their relationship became strained as Fang Ran’s secret life expanded, but they later grow closer while living together in Jing City. 525 552 737 1159
• Su Qun — Night Bureau mentor who subjects Fang Ran to intense physical and combat training; Fang Ran respects him deeply despite resenting the training regimen. 279 397 838
• Ye Sheng — A powerful Night Bureau superior whose healing and training help Fang Ran develop; their earliest meetings were tense and awkward. 397 592 1225
• Resurrection — A healer and older-sister figure who repeatedly treats Fang Ran, advises him to have confidence, and worries about his safety. 304 397 581
• Shui Lianxin — Superstar and friend whom Fang Ran repeatedly protects. She knows of his Participant identity and recognizes his Night Crow form. 321 341 739
• Xia Yao — Fang Ran’s senior and school belle. His earlier unrequited feelings motivated his academic transformation, and their relationship later becomes closer. 77 210 1159
• Tang Bing — Jing City University junior and cottage companion. Their playful dynamic develops through shared adventures, games, and daily life. 1042 1089 1159
• Veronica O’Brien — Financial Empress of Fies Erde. She offers Fang Ran protection, wealth, and influence, while he resists her attempts to control or define their relationship. 265 1237 1318
• The Demoness — Dangerous figure Fang Ran saved by giving up his heart. Their bond begins as a transaction and later develops through repeated conflicts and reunions. 93 693 702
• Osphia — Royal Court Participant and former opponent who becomes an important ally in Europe, lending her Aether Spirit to empower Moon God Hunt. 944 948 1037

Major Arcs

• Awakening and First Scenarios — Receives the Clow Cards, improvises a Magic Wand from his belt, and takes his first steps toward accepting that he can protect others. 2 3 14
• Night Crow’s Emergence — Gains notoriety through disguised interventions, artifact-related incidents, and his unstable silver-haired Night Crow identity. 119 200 334
• Night Bureau Training — Joins the Huaxia Official, survives Su Qun’s training, and advances to D-rank at an abnormal rate. 271 304 305
• Nocturne and Against the Current — Uses external energy, time reversal, Gluttony, and Night’s Pilgrimage to rescue Night Bureau allies and confront Huang Quan. 427 441 459
• Past Italy Journey — Travels one hundred years into the past, meets the younger Ling, and becomes deeply involved with the era’s conflicts. 684 693 701
• National War and Europe — Wins the C-rank battle with Moon God Hunt, then works with Osphia and other allies against the Guild’s European plans. 830 831 948 1004
• North America and Fies Erde — Operates under Veronica’s protection, fights Guild-affiliated Participants, investigates financial and technological conspiracies, and gains a more mature public role. 1229 1256 1281 1383
• Return to Daily Life — Returns to Jing City University and the cottage, reconnecting with friends while continuing to train and protect the life he has regained. 1063 1089 1130

Notable Quotes

“I’m very strong.” 691

“But I am omnipotent!” 695

Trivia

• Fang Ran completed the Ability Attempt-9 achievement by investing all five available points into Appearance Value, an achievement not completed in 272 years. 12 13
• His Silver Severing Dragon Tooth began as a belt bought for roughly 25 yuan. 13 228
• The Night Bureau’s initial assessment of Fang Ran was infamously summarized as: “Can use the Chocolate Box.” 276
• He scored perfect marks in six final-exam subjects after intensive study with Gou Yu’s assistance. 210
• Fang Ran’s repeated attempts to escape Night Bureau training consistently fail due to surveillance, Ai Ma, Su Qun, or Ling. 288 373 1153