Kaya

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Kaya Vigreen (卡雅)
Species/Race	Human 39
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Adventurer Training School
Occupation/Role	Student adventurer
First Appearance	Chapter 12

Background / History

Kaya enrolls at the Adventurer Training School in Naspar. By the time Pei Renli meets her, students widely believe she is cursed; rumors link her to mysterious fires and the sudden deaths of household servants, while also claiming that the curse killed her family. The rumors leave her isolated from her classmates. 12 13 14

The supposed curse is later identified as unfounded, though Kaya is implied to be hiding other secrets. Her severe manner stems less from arrogance than from anxiety around strangers and poor social skills. 15 28

Appearance

Kaya is a striking young woman with vivid red hair. During combat training, she ties it into a ponytail for mobility. 15

• Red hair, usually tied back while sparring. 15
• Uses a wooden sword in school training. 15
• Wears leather armor that protects vital areas but offers little defense against blunt force. 37
• Carries a longsword on field assignments. 39

Personality

Kaya initially appears stern and imposing, but she is not deliberately aloof. She is nervous around unfamiliar people and avoids social situations, even declining Pei Renli's offer to eat together because she fears others will be troubled by associating with her. 12 28

Despite her social discomfort, Kaya is decisive under pressure. She repeatedly takes the close-combat role in her party, works effectively alongside Koura, and is visibly disturbed by the victims of the Orange Elixir operation. 35 37 39

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship and Close-Quarters Combat

Kaya has a strong martial foundation and consistently outmatches Pei Renli in sparring.

• Disarms Pei Renli despite his use of rune magic and spell-model casting. 27
• Fights Anton, an oathbreaker martial monk, in melee and adapts her attacks against his overwhelming strength. 36
• Lands a decisive sword attack as the group combines Pei Renli's tactics and Eve's Force Ram to defeat Anton. 38
• Opens locked or jammed doors through physical force alongside Koura. 39
• Is skilled and determined, but struggles against Sheriff Chatin's superior reach, weapon technique, and Orange Elixir-enhanced strength. 41 42

Rune Magic

Kaya normally relies on rune magic in combat, making Pei Renli's spell-model-cast Electric Claw unexpected during a spar. 27

• Her familiarity with rune magic allows her to recognize and respond to conventional rune-based casting. 27
• Her exact spells and magical limits are not documented.

Equipment

• Wooden training sword. 15
• Longsword. 39
• Leather armor. 37

Relationships

• Pei Renli — Frequent sparring partner at the Adventurer Training School; their relationship remains distant, though he is among the few students unconcerned by the curse rumors. 15 27 28
• Koura — Teammate and fellow close-range fighter; they inspect rooms together, fight Anton side by side, and jointly confront Sheriff Chatin. 35 37 41
• Eve — Teammate whose magic repeatedly supports Kaya in battle, including saving her from Sheriff Chatin with Force Ram. 36 41
• Gary — Classmate who is traumatized by Kaya's alleged curse and wears armor for reassurance. 13

Story Role / Major Arcs

Adventurer Training School

Kaya first appears when she accidentally sits in Pei Renli's assigned seat, then promptly apologizes and moves. At school, widespread fear of her alleged curse leaves her alone while other students socialize. 12 13

She becomes Pei Renli's regular practical-combat partner because few others will pair with her. Her superior combat experience repeatedly defeats him in training. 15 27 28

Curtain Star City Investigation

Kaya joins Pei Renli, Koura, and Eve in investigating a human-trafficking and Orange Elixir operation. She and Koura efficiently search the prison rooms, then face Anton after the group discovers the hidden area. 35 36

Against Anton, Kaya holds the frontline despite being forced from offense into defense. The party ultimately defeats him through coordinated tactics, with Kaya contributing a sword strike after Pei Renli blinds and distracts him. 37 38

Kaya is shaken after she and Koura force open a room containing a pile of Orange Elixir test-subject corpses. She grips her sword tightly after the discovery, using it as a source of security. 39

Battle with Sheriff Chatin

Kaya and Koura attempt to hold Sheriff Chatin back while Pei Renli and Eve assess his armor and seek an opening. Chatin's polehammer reach and skill put Kaya at a disadvantage, and Eve must use Force Ram to save her. 41

After Chatin consumes Orange Elixir, Kaya and Koura are injured while trying to capitalize on Eve's Steel Restraint spell. 42