Anthony

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Anthony Ratu Fernandes (安东尼)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Holy Sound Three Heroes; Reflection Tower
Occupation/Role	Spellcaster; Adam Boku's mentor
Status	Alive; conceals the fact that he is still alive
First Appearance	Chapter 34

Background / History

Anthony was one of the Holy Sound Three Heroes alongside Xia Ya and Alva. At some point, he and Alva obtained an Elixir of Immortality; Anthony later described the result as a disaster and an irredeemable sin. He believes Alva regrets their actions and will never create another dose. 36 46

He resides in the Reflection Tower, an inner space connected to Roa's Central Clock Tower. He cannot leave the clock tower for unspecified reasons and keeps his survival secret, instructing Adam to publicly claim Alva as his spellcasting teacher instead. 34 35

Alva referred Adam to Anthony as a prospective spellcasting student. Anthony accepted Adam immediately, providing access to the tower, a spellbook, and personal instruction. 34 35

Appearance

Anthony appears as a young man in noble clothing, matching his portrait at Thousand Paintings House. His presence is notably warm and approachable, though he is later seen looking pale and lacking color in his lips. 34 41

• Wears noble attire. 34
• Has white teeth and an easy, welcoming smile. 34
• His appearance and bearing closely resemble his old portrait. 34
• Was visibly pale during one of Adam's later lessons. 41

Personality

Anthony is sincere, generous, and unusually trusting toward Adam, relying on Alva's recommendation and quickly treating his new student with familial openness. His long isolation in the Reflection Tower is accompanied by evident loneliness, particularly when Alva's letter and the history of sorcery are discussed. 34 35

As a teacher, he is patient and principled. He gives Adam substantial resources and guidance, but avoids dictating personal choices such as Adam's semi-solidified spell model. He emphasizes that spells are tools for exploring the soul rather than mere weapons. 35 46 47

He carries regret over the Elixir of Immortality incident and firmly warns Adam away from its pursuit. 46

Abilities & Skills

Spellcasting

Anthony is an accomplished spellcaster whose teachings focus on creation and summoning sorcery. He created the Reflection Tower through a creation spell and maintains an inner space within the Central Clock Tower. 34 35

• Explains sorcery as using mental power to resonate with natural forces. 35
• Teaches creation and summoning spells as his primary disciplines. 35
• Created the Reflection Tower through a creation-category spell. 35
• Possesses sufficient perception to monitor events around the tower, though he rarely does so. 46

Nether Soil Meditation Method

Anthony teaches Adam the Nether Soil Meditation Method, a sorcerous meditation technique associated with Yi and the origins of sorcery. 35

• Explains its role in developing spiritual power and supporting creation and summoning spells. 35
• Teaches its construction, common mistakes, and effects on latent abilities. 35 41
• Explains that it can enhance a practitioner's charm and potentially stimulate latent abilities in other living creatures. 41

Spellcraft and Semi-Solidification

Anthony is knowledgeable in spellbooks, spell models, and semi-solidification technology. He guides Adam through selecting a spell model without imposing his own preference. 35 46 47

• Provided Adam a spellbook containing a preloaded Dustless Shield spell. 35
• Explains the distinction between rituals and spells. 46
• Teaches that semi-solidified spells are embedded within spiritual-power patterns to help a spellcaster study and adjust those patterns. 46 47
• Prepares marrowstone and night-view flowers for Adam's planned semi-solidification of Invisible Blade. 47

Equipment / Items

• Gold coin on a fine chain — a token that allows Adam to enter Anthony's inner space in the Central Clock Tower. 34
• Spare spellbook — given to Adam; contains a preloaded Dustless Shield spell. 35
• Reflection Tower library — contains spell models and texts used for Adam's instruction. 35 47

Relationships

• Adam Boku — student. Anthony accepts Adam as a spellcasting apprentice, gives him access to Reflection Tower, and personally teaches him meditation, sorcery, and spell semi-solidification. 34 35 46 47
• Alva — fellow Holy Sound Hero and the person who referred Adam to Anthony. Their shared past includes the disastrous creation of the Elixir of Immortality. 34 36 46
• Xia Ya — fellow Holy Sound Hero. Anthony's current isolation and Alva's decision to send Adam to him are connected to the three heroes' unresolved past. 36
• Xilin — his niece and resident of Reflection Tower; she addresses Anthony as “Master” despite his attempts to correct her. 34

Story Role / Major Arcs

Adam's Spellcasting Mentor

Anthony meets Adam after Alva's referral and offers to train him as a spellcaster. He gives Adam the means to enter Reflection Tower and begins his instruction with a spellbook and the Nether Soil Meditation Method. 34 35

The Hidden Hero

Anthony reveals that Adam must conceal their teacher-student relationship and avoid telling anyone that Anthony is alive. His isolation and secrecy draw attention to the hidden history of the Holy Sound Three Heroes. 35 36

Elixir of Immortality Revelation

When Doug Rom Alfred's pursuit of the Elixir reaches the clock tower, Anthony tells Adam that the original elixir caused a catastrophic tragedy. He insists that Alva will not make another dose and urges Adam to dissuade Doug. 46

Semi-Solidification Training

Anthony teaches Adam the purpose of semi-solidification and lets him choose a spell model independently. Adam selects Invisible Blade, after which Anthony gathers the required materials for the process. 46 47

Notable Quotes

“I can see that you are very talented. Are you willing to become my student?” 34

“What he seeks is no good thing.” 46

“Many spells now pursue destructive power, but the definition of a spell should be that of a tool—a tool for exploring the soul.” 46