Chu Zihang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chu Zihang (楚子航)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Kassel College; Lionheart Society
Occupation/Role	President of the Lionheart Society; Kassel College mission operative
First Appearance	Chapter 7 (mentioned); Chapter 8 (onscreen) 7 8

Background / History

Chu Zihang was the only other member of Luo Qiusheng's freshman cohort known to have entered a Nibelungen and returned alive within the previous two years. 7

He became president of Kassel College's Lionheart Society and built a record of twelve completed missions without a failure. 8 21

During the operation involving Raymond, he was assigned alongside Luo Qiusheng and Lu Mingfei, later meeting them at the destroyed subway station after Jormungandr's attack. 9 13

Appearance

Chu Zihang is consistently portrayed as tall, upright, cold, and isolated, with dark eyes and an impassive bearing. 19 24

• Carries himself with a straight, pine-like posture. 24
• Has dark, deep, largely expressionless eyes. 22 24
• Frequently maintains a cold, detached demeanor. 19 24
• Keeps Murasame close at hand. 8

Personality

Chu Zihang is disciplined, reserved, and professional. When approached by Luo Qiusheng in the cafeteria, he answered directly that his plans were reading and sword practice; when assigned to an unprecedented SS-rank mission under Lu Mingfei's command, he accepted the order without argument. 8 21

He is also highly perceptive. From a brief conversation, he recognized that Luo Qiusheng had changed: where Luo previously concealed his edge, Chu saw someone now “full of openings.” 8

Despite his restrained nature, Chu shows practical concern for others. He checked on Lu Mingfei's condition, offered him a ride, and remembered to wish him a happy birthday. 22 23

Abilities & Skills

Spirit Word: Lord Flame

Chu Zihang possesses the Spirit Word Lord Flame, identified as his innate Spirit ability. 7

• Its specific effects and limitations are not detailed in the available chapters.

Swordsmanship

Chu practices swordsmanship and handles Murasame with precise, controlled technique. 8

• Carved salmon into thin, even slices with Murasame while working alongside Caesar. 8
• Murasame was originally stored in Chu Tianjiao's Maybach and is now in Chu Zihang's possession. 27 28

Mission Experience

Chu is an experienced Kassel operative with a flawless documented mission record. 21

• Completed twelve missions without a recorded failure. 21
• Was previously assigned missions up to A-rank before receiving an SS-rank assignment. 21
• Follows mission structure and chain of command even when the arrangement is unusual. 21 22

Observation and Analysis

Chu quickly notices inconsistencies in people and situations. 8 22

• Identified Luo Qiusheng's changed demeanor from limited interaction. 8
• Questioned Luo Qiusheng's lack of a C1 driver's license after seeing him drive. 22
• Appeared to recognize that the SS-rank mission site held deeper implications for Luo Qiusheng. 24

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Murasame — Chu Zihang's ever-present blade; formerly kept by Chu Tianjiao in a black Maybach. 8 27 28
• Black Mercedes-Benz sedan — Used to transport Lu Mingfei during the SS-rank mission. 22 23
• Private phone — Used to access the Council of Elders' encrypted mission file. 24

Relationships

• Luo Qiusheng — Fellow Kassel student and mission partner. Chu recognizes Luo's unusual changes and later joins him on missions involving Raymond and the Council of Elders' designated site. 8 9 13 24
• Lu Mingfei — Fellow Kassel student assigned as executive agent of the SS-rank mission. Chu accepts Lu's authority, offers him support, and remembers his birthday. 21 22 23
• Caesar — Cooked with him in the Kassel dormitory, with the two working silently side by side. 8
• Chu Tianjiao — Former holder of Murasame; the blade passed into Chu Zihang's possession. 27 28
• Su Xiaoyan — Chu returns home to visit her after the subway incident. 13
• Schneider — Instructor who assigns Chu the SS-rank mission and orders him to assist Lu Mingfei. 21

Story Role / Major Arcs

Kassel College

Chu is established as a survivor of a Nibelungen incident, Lionheart Society president, and capable senior operative. His routine of reading and sword practice reflects his disciplined life at the academy. 7 8

Raymond and the Subway Incident

He is selected to accompany Luo Qiusheng and Lu Mingfei on the operation connected to Raymond. After Jormungandr destroys the subway station, he meets the others at the ruins and prioritizes the safety of those affected. 9 13

Lu Mingfei's Birthday and SS-Rank Mission

Chu receives an emergency SS-rank assignment to retrieve critical intelligence, despite his prior highest mission having been A-rank. He is explicitly instructed to assist Lu Mingfei, the designated executive agent, and complies without protest. 21

He later gives Lu Mingfei a ride, notices his emotional state, and wishes him a happy birthday. 22 23

Council of Elders' Mission Site

Chu meets Luo Qiusheng and Lu Mingfei at the designated operation site, opens the Council of Elders' encrypted file, and initiates the mission. His meaningful reaction to Luo's recognition of the location suggests he understands the assignment is not routine. 24