Audis

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Audis
Alias(es)	Audiswald; Demon Knight
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Leo Territory and Baron Kyle Leo's forces (formerly); later allied with Chris and Lisa against Kyle
Occupation/Role	Knight; Baron's leading warrior and former comrade-in-arms
Status	Severely injured by Anglie; his future as a fighter is likely over 22
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Audis and Baron Kyle Leo survived the Rudin Kingdom's Violetgold Campaign together. They became exceptionally close comrades, and were counted among the four strongest people in Leo Territory. Like Kyle, Audis received a life-energy seed in his youth, which reinforced his body and enabled his knightly strength. 4 6

As Kyle's strongest warrior, Audis commanded guards against fugitives, helped assess threats to the territory, and trained reserve knights. The people of the territory feared him as the “Demon Knight,” partly for his habit of crushing enemies' heads beneath his heavy armor. 1 2 4

Despite their long partnership, Audis grew resentful of Kyle's authority and their past rivalry. He believed Kyle had always surpassed him: Kyle won Qilian, received the silver mine, and later took a woman desired by Audis's son for Anglie. 20

Appearance

Audis is an enormous, bald knight with a heavy, intimidating presence. Anglie compares his build to a bear; even while seated, he appears as large as two ordinary men combined. 4

• Wears gleaming black full-body iron armor. 4
• Has an oiled bald head and a silver earring in one ear. 4
• Fights with a greatsword. 20 22
• His immense physique is suited to strength-based combat rather than speed. 4

Personality

Audis is initially portrayed as practical, alert, and confident in battle. He seriously considers threats to Leo Territory, suspects the involvement of foreign forces, and shows little fear when Dark Chapter targets Kyle. 4 8

His loyalty is ultimately undermined by envy and long-standing resentment. Audis believes that Kyle monopolized power and deprived him of opportunities and personal happiness. During the ambush, he openly condemns Kyle and treats their former brotherhood as something Kyle had betrayed first. 19 20

Abilities & Skills

Knight Physique

Audis possesses exceptional physical strength and durability due to his life-energy seed inheritance.

• Zero estimates his strength and constitution at greater than 3, while his agility is approximately 1. 4
• Anglie later assesses him as a mid-tier knight-level warrior, comparable to Ward. 16
• Even while gravely wounded, Audis can block Kyle's full-force strike head-on and continue fighting. 21
• His strength-focused fighting style makes him dangerous in direct exchanges but less mobile than agile opponents. 4 22

Greatsword Combat

Audis is an elite swordsman who relies on powerful greatsword strikes and close-range pressure.

• Regularly trains his son Krey, calmly parrying Krey's full-effort attacks during sparring. 10
• His swordsmanship data was among the combat information Anglie collected and later used to formulate a targeted kill plan. 10 22
• When fighting alongside Chris, his power-based greatsword style complements Chris's speed-based rapier attacks. 22
• Anglie identifies Audis's known techniques and physical weak points through Zero's combat model, allowing him to exploit openings. 22

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black full-body iron armor — his usual armor, feared enough to contribute to his “Demon Knight” reputation. 1 4
• Greatsword — primary weapon during the confrontation with Kyle and Anglie. 20 22
• Silver earring — worn in one ear. 4

Relationships

• Baron Kyle Leo — Former battlefield comrade and lord. Their close partnership collapses when Audis joins the plot to kill him, driven by resentment over Kyle's power and past personal victories. 4 19 20
• Anglie Leo — Initially his “good-for-nothing nephew” and the son of his former lord. Audis is shocked by Anglie's hidden strength and is critically injured in their battle. 4 22
• Krey — His son. Audis personally spars with and trains him; Audis later cites a woman Krey liked as one cause of his grudge against Kyle. 9 10 20
• Chris — Fellow conspirator against Kyle. Their contrasting strength- and speed-based styles make them a dangerous pair against Anglie. 19 22
• Lisa — Fellow conspirator and former member of Kyle's old squad. She joins Audis and Chris in the ambush. 19 20
• Ward — Co-conspirator within Leo Castle whose betrayal helps isolate Kyle and Anglie. 19 20

Story Role / Major Arcs

Defender of Leo Territory

Audis serves as Kyle's foremost knight, leads guards against fugitives, discusses border threats, and helps prepare Leo Territory for possible war with Saladin. 2 4 8

He is also involved in the castle's martial training, including the instruction of Krey and the reserve knights. Lord Audis was originally expected to personally teach Anglie basic training before being called away on other business. 6 10

Betrayal of Baron Kyle

Audis secretly joins Chris, Lisa, and Ward in a coordinated plot against Kyle. He participates in the forest ambush, where the conspirators exploit Kyle's injuries and isolation. 19 20

When Kyle questions his betrayal, Audis reveals that years of perceived humiliation and deprivation led him to turn against his former comrade. 20

Battle Against Anglie

After Anglie arrives to protect Kyle, Audis and Chris fight him together. Though they force Anglie to take a serious wound, Zero's analysis of Audis's recorded combat data allows Anglie to identify fatal weaknesses and strike beneath Audis's right ribs. 22

The blow causes severe internal injury and bleeding. Anglie concludes that, even if Audis survives, his career as a knight is likely finished. 22

Notable Quotes

“Why?! Why am I inferior to you in everything?!” 20

“I never thought you had hidden yourself so deeply either. Should I say that you truly are Kyle's son?” 22