Nicholas

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Nicholas Harriman (尼古拉斯)
Alias(es)	Xiaoshan; Li Junshan's assumed identity
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Harriman Family; George Academy; Blood Canyon
Occupation/Role	Summoner; Viscount Crowell's son
Status	Deceased; his body is inhabited by Li Junshan after the kidnapping and subsequent robbery incident 5
First Appearance	Chapter 5: “Memory Inheritance”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Battle Master	6	Successfully cultivates fire-element battle qi; his accidental strike through the tavern roof exposes his Battle Master rank.
Grand Summoner	42	Identified as a Grand Summoner upon entering Blood Canyon; commands unusual Xenomorph-based summoned beasts.

Background / History

Nicholas was the only son of Viscount Crowell and Linda, a collateral branch of the Harriman Family living in Floro City. Crowell inherited his viscount title but was regarded by much of the family as weak because he possessed no talent for magic or battle qi. Nicholas's existence therefore prevented relatives from claiming Crowell's hereditary title. 5

While returning from the academy, Nicholas was ambushed by kidnappers. His guards were killed, and he was taken toward Windfire Town so that Crowell could be coerced into surrendering the title. The kidnappers left behind a mutilated child’s corpse to convince the family that Nicholas had died. Before reaching Windfire Town, they were robbed by mercenaries; Nicholas was struck by a stray arrow and lost consciousness. 5

Li Junshan later transmigrated into Nicholas's body and inherited his memories. The residual attachment to Crowell and Linda drove Li Junshan to promise that he would reclaim what had been taken from Nicholas and his family. 5 6

With Nicholas presumed dead, York persuaded Crowell to relinquish the viscount title. Crowell and Linda lost their manor and moved to the commoner Hatton District; Linda eventually went blind from grief. 21 After returning to Floro City, Li Junshan—acting as Nicholas—confronted York, demonstrated his strength, and secured the restoration of Crowell's title through Earl Ross. 23 25 27

Appearance

Nicholas originally had the appearance of a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old boy when Li Junshan awakened in his body. His noble upbringing was evident in his previously delicate hands. 3 7

• Appears to be around fifteen by the time he meets Duke Aldrich. 34
• Resembles his grandfather Hadley, according to Marquis Sweet. 29
• His body is altered by Xenomorph genes, granting corrosive blood and exceptional physical capability. 3 7 32

Personality

Before his disappearance, Nicholas was described as shy and bashful, resembling his gentle father in temperament. His return shocks those who knew him because the person acting under his name is far more forceful, calculating, and willing to use violence. 26

Li Junshan's actions as Nicholas are shaped by both pragmatism and the inherited emotional bond with Nicholas's family. He protects Crowell and Linda, rewards loyal household staff, and reclaims their lost position. 21 22 27 At the same time, he can be ruthless toward perceived threats, including York's forces and later opponents in Blood Canyon. 15 24 47

Abilities & Skills

Xenomorph Summoning

Nicholas's body contains a mysterious Spirit Space holding an Alien Queen and numerous Xenomorph Eggs. Li Junshan can summon and command Xenomorphs through this space. 3

• Controls multiple Xenomorphs simultaneously in battle. 24 25
• Uses Xenomorphs for scouting, ambushes, direct combat, and coordinated attacks. 37 46
• His summoned Xenomorphs can kill or incapacitate magical beasts stronger than ordinary summons. 9 10 25
• Possesses Black Dragon Xenomorphs, which are viewed by outsiders as powerful dragon-type summoned beasts. 20 27 36

Xenomorph Gene Physiology

Li Junshan discovers that Nicholas's body carries Xenomorph traits. 3 7

• Blood is corrosive and can be used against magical beasts. 3 10
• The body demonstrates abnormal physical strength and combat ability, allowing him to defeat the mid-level mage Brandon without summoning a beast. 32
• His battle qi displays shifting colors rather than a stable conventional coloration. 7

Battle Qi

Nicholas cultivates fire-element battle qi after struggling to advance through the Summoning Technique. 6

• Reaches Battle Master rank. 6
• Uses enhanced physical movement and direct melee attacks. 32
• Cannot be judged normally by battle-qi color due to his altered physiology. 7

Forced Summoning and Xenomorph Fusion

Nicholas can force magical beasts into summoning contracts and use Xenomorphs to alter them. 10 11

• Forced a level-six Great Water Rhino Beast into a Summoning Contract. 10
• Fused a Xenomorph with the Great Water Rhino Beast. 11
• Gained Hardened Cartilage and the Ice Spike Technique through that fusion. 11

Equipment / Items

• Spatial Ring — stores magical-beast pelts, bones, and other supplies. 22 25
• Black Dragon egg — acquired before his return to Floro City and later hatched using acid. 23 27
• Divine Grace Guardian Necklace — provides a short-lived holy-light barrier when activated by mental power or battle aura. 47
• Summoning Technique manual — the flawed manual through which he first inherited Nicholas's memories and began training as a summoner. 5 33

Relationships

• Li Junshan — Transmigrator inhabiting Nicholas's body and inheriting his memories, identity, and emotional ties. 3 5 6
• Crowell / Claur — Father; a gentle former viscount whose title was taken by York while Nicholas was presumed dead. 5 21
• Linda — Mother; deeply devoted to Nicholas and unwaveringly supportive after his return. 21 25 27
• Fate Malte — Retainer and sworn servant; pledges lifelong loyalty after Nicholas reveals his true name. 10
• York — Paternal cousin/uncle figure who benefited from Nicholas's presumed death and took Crowell's title. 21 23
• Brandon — York's son and Nicholas's cousin; an intermediate mage defeated by Nicholas at George Academy. 21 32
• Feixi — York's daughter and Nicholas's elder cousin; protects York and harbors hostility toward Nicholas. 24 26
• Marquis Sweet — Harriman elder and Hadley's former friend; brings Nicholas to the imperial capital and supports his enrollment. 28 30
• Randolph — Summoning mentor at George Academy; recognizes the shortcomings of Nicholas's manual and escorts him to Blood Canyon. 33 35 36
• Lei Xuan — Academy rival who becomes a friend after recognizing Nicholas's strength. 33
• Robin — Blood Canyon companion who addresses Nicholas as a younger brother, though their relationship is strained by Nicholas's killing of Elvis. 40 41 47
• Blondi — Assassin from the Bywater Empire who becomes Nicholas's loyal subordinate in Blood Canyon. 40 47

Story Role / Major Arcs

Kidnapping and Windfire Town

Nicholas's abduction creates the circumstances for Li Junshan's transmigration. His lost identity remains concealed while Li Junshan survives in Windfire Town, develops Xenomorph summoning, and gains strength. 3 5 6

Return to Floro City

Using Nicholas's inherited identity, Li Junshan returns to his parents, learns how York took the title, financially supports the household, and confronts those responsible. 20 21 22 23

Restoration of the Viscountcy

Nicholas defeats York's forces and displays his summoned beasts before Earl Ross. Ross agrees to return Crowell's viscount title and arrange treatment for Linda's blindness. 24 25 27

Imperial Capital and George Academy

Marquis Sweet brings Nicholas to Auston City for training. At George Academy, Nicholas joins the neglected summoner class, defeats Brandon, earns Lei Xuan's respect, and attracts the attention of Harriman elders. 28 30 32 33

Blood Canyon

Recognized as a Grand Summoner with unusual beasts, Nicholas is sent to Blood Canyon to develop his potential. There, he relies on Xenomorphs, forms alliances with Robin and Blondi, and demonstrates a willingness to eliminate future threats. 35 36 42 47

Trivia

• Nicholas's original death is not directly witnessed; his body survives, but Li Junshan concludes that Nicholas's soul has left only memories and lingering feelings behind. 5 6
• Outsiders commonly mistake his Xenomorph Black Dragon for a genuine advanced Black Dragon. 20
• His family initially struggles to reconcile his former timid personality with his post-return confidence and ruthlessness. 21 26 27