Caelus

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Caelus (穹)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Astral Express; the Nameless
Occupation/Role	Trailblazer; co-leader of the Astral Express ground team
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 84

Background

Caelus travels with the Astral Express and carries a Stellaron, which Lingche identifies as a creation of Destruction. Lingche also notes that Caelus bears the weight of multiple Paths, making him an unusual figure even among the Express crew 86.

During the expedition to Omphalos, Himeko entrusts Caelus and Dan Heng with leading the Trailblazing team. Caelus accepts the responsibility confidently, with Dan Heng confirming their effective partnership 90.

Personality

Caelus is curious and enthusiastic about unfamiliar worlds, immediately showing excitement at entering Omphalos despite its oppressive atmosphere 91.

He is also pragmatic about self-reliance. Although Lingche's presence would make the journey safer, Caelus argues that the crew should not depend on an Aeon to resolve every crisis, lest their own abilities deteriorate 89.

His willingness to remain in Amphoreus after witnessing the Chrysos Heirs' struggle reflects a strong sense of responsibility toward people in danger, even when leaving for a safer destination remained an option 99.

Abilities & Skills

Combat Proficiency

Caelus fights alongside Dan Heng during field operations.

• Drew his baseball bat against the living stone soldiers of the Deep Abyss 92.
• Worked with Dan Heng to defeat the attacking stone soldiers after entering Omphalos 92.
• Assisted the Chrysos Heirs in defending Okhema and confronting the Strife Titan Nicadori's forces 99.

Stellaron Bearer

Caelus contains a Stellaron associated with Destruction.

• Lingche identifies the Stellaron within him as a creation of Destruction 86.
• Xiaobai notices that Caelus carries something “very interesting,” though its nature is not explained to the Amphoreans 92.
• His connection to the Stellaron draws the attention of Oronis, who shows him a vivid memory involving the Stellaron Hunters and the Aeon of Remembrance 99.

Memory and Temporal Exploration

With assistance from Oronis, Caelus participates in retrieving memory fragments and accessing Castrum Kremnos's past.

• Uses the power granted by Oronis to collect fragments of Remembrance 99.
• Opens the Gate of Past Lives and reaches the past of Castrum Kremnos with Castorice 99.
• Helps uncover and prevent the formation of Nicadori's immortal divine body 99.

Equipment

• Baseball bat — Caelus's weapon during the Omphalos expedition; Xiaobai disarms him of it during their first encounter 92.
• March 7th's camera — Entrusted to Caelus when March becomes too weak to join the landing mission; later used in solving Oronis's riddle 90 99.

Relationships

• Dan Heng — Astral Express companion and Caelus's co-leader for the Omphalos Trailblazing mission; the two coordinate closely in combat and exploration 90 92.
• March 7th — Fellow Express passenger who entrusts Caelus with her camera before the Omphalos landing 90.
• Himeko — Entrusts Caelus and Dan Heng with leadership of the ground team, recognizing Caelus's growth as a Nameless 90.
• Welt Yang — A protective senior companion who shields Caelus when Aeon awakens suddenly beside the group 84.
• Lingche / Destiny — An Aeon traveling with the Express. Caelus respects Lingche's power but opposes becoming dependent on his intervention 89 91.
• Phainon — Chrysos Heir and ally in Amphoreus; Caelus helps him and the other heirs oppose Nicadori and later witnesses his failed Strife trial 99 100.
• Castorice — Ally during the Amphoreus crisis; accompanies Caelus during the investigation of Nicadori's past and the defense of the Grove of Epiphany 99 100.
• Mimi — A creature appearing beside Caelus after his encounter with Oronis; later joins him in volunteering for the Titan of Ages' trial 99 100.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Astral Express and Omphalos

• Caelus is present when Aeon awakens and is shielded by Welt Yang from the Aeon's abrupt appearance 84.
• He joins the decision to travel to the isolated world of Omphalos, while arguing that the Express must not rely entirely on Lingche's aid 89.
• After March 7th falls ill, he accepts Himeko's request to lead the expedition alongside Dan Heng 90.
• He enters Omphalos aboard a detached Astral Express carriage protected by Lingche's cushioning barrier 91.

Deep Abyss and First Contact

• Caelus and Dan Heng fight the animated stone soldiers encountered near the abandoned ruins 92.
• Xiaobai disarms Caelus and Dan Heng, believing their weapons could provoke the Titan of Strife's forces 92.
• Caelus accompanies Lingche, Dan Heng, Tribbie, and Phainon toward Okhema after the misunderstanding is resolved 93.

Amphoreus and Nicadori's Core Flame

• Caelus helps defend Okhema from Nicadori's attack alongside the Chrysos Heirs 99.
• Although the group considers leaving after Aglaea threatens them over their exposed off-world identity, Caelus ultimately chooses to remain and support Amphoreus 99.
• He works with Castorice in Castrum Kremnos's past to remove the basis of Nicadori's immortal body, contributing to the Chrysos Heirs' victory over the Titan 99.

Strife Trial and the Grove of Epiphany

• Caelus joins Dan Heng, Castorice, and Mydei in rescuing Phainon during the failed Strife Core Flame trial 100.
• He assists Castorice and Feng Jin in defending the Grove of Epiphany and preserving Thessis's Core Flame 100.
• Following Trianne's death and Mydei's ascension as the demigod of Strife, Caelus and Mimi volunteer to undergo the trial of Oronis, the Titan of Ages 100.

Notable Quotes

“Our previous journeys were solved by our own efforts. If we rely on an Aeon to bail us out every time, won't our own abilities atrophy when we face even greater difficulties later?” 89

“No problem, Dan Heng and I work together perfectly.” 90