Talulah

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Talulah (塔露拉)
Species/Race	Draco
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Reunion Movement
Occupation/Role	Leader, military commander, and administrator
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Background

Talulah escaped her adoptive father after rejecting the ideology he attempted to instill in her. She chose instead to fight for the Infected, believing they were not inherently lesser and deserved the chance to survive without oppression. 9

After meeting Claude in the Ursus snowfields, she sought his guidance on uniting the Infected with other oppressed groups rather than treating civilians as enemies. Their extended discussions on political, economic, and military ideas profoundly reshaped her approach to resistance. 9 10

Talulah proposed the name Reunion Movement when Claude's forces, Patriot's guerrillas, and other Infected fighters formally combined into a single organization. 14

Appearance

Talulah is a Draco woman with short, slightly wavy silver-gray hair, twisted horns, and a long tail. She commonly wears a simple military uniform regardless of the severe Ursus climate. 93

• Wears a black, single-shouldered cape with red lining. 93
• Carries a greatsword whose scabbard nearly reaches the floor. 93
• Has an unusually high body temperature due to her Originium Arts, making her resistant to extreme cold. 10
• Her clothing and surroundings can become dangerously hot when her emotions or Arts flare. 44 98

Personality

Talulah is idealistic, decisive, and intensely committed to ending oppression. She initially approaches the Reunion Movement's struggle with passion but limited strategic experience; she actively seeks correction from Claude when she recognizes her own mistakes. 9 32

Her dedication can become self-destructive. She works for extended hours, continues administrative work after leaving the office, and once pushed her staff so hard that an employee collapsed from exhaustion. Alina's intervention eventually forces her to establish a more sustainable schedule. 72 91

Though usually direct and strong-willed, Talulah becomes visibly hesitant around Claude as her feelings for him develop. Her Draco and dragon bloodlines are described as intensifying her persistence and possessiveness once she recognizes what she wants. 93 98

Abilities & Skills

Draco Originium Arts

Talulah channels extreme heat and scarlet flames through her Draco bloodline and greatsword.

• Can melt heavy steel armor and cut openings through a land battleship's hull. 31
• Creates infernos intense enough to melt asphalt, bend streetlights, and warp the air. 44
• Uses flames to clear enemy formations and protect allies during close-quarters fighting. 32
• Her Arts can be cast with enough heat that even molten metal does not ignite her hair. 31
• Reckless overuse worsens her Oripathy, causing severe pain, weakness, and physical collapse. 32

Swordsmanship

Talulah initially relied primarily on her Arts, using her greatsword more like a casting staff than a conventional weapon. 33

• Trained under Claude after he offered to teach her his swordsmanship. 33
• Learned to use her physical strength and the reach of her greatsword more effectively through sparring. 33
• Later demonstrated fierce, efficient swordsmanship against an Emperor's Inner Guard, forcing the assassin to consider using his demon fragment power. 44

Command and Administration

Talulah serves as one of the Reunion Movement's principal decision-makers in both military and civil affairs.

• Helped plan operations against Ursus patrol forces and identify the Movement's logistical needs. 13 14
• Purchased improved crop varieties to strengthen the Movement's food supply. 30
• Participated in planning Chernobog's defense and escape from Ursus forces. 55
• Directed Chernobog's administrative department after its capture, including the unified management of factories and supply production. 44
• Evaluated the political consequences of appointing Mudrock as an Iron Guard officer. 91

Equipment

• Greatsword — A large blade fitted with Originium Arts units; Talulah uses it to focus and deliver her heat-based Arts. 33
• Military uniform and cape — Her customary black uniform includes a red-lined shoulder cape and heeled boots. 93

Relationships

• Claude — Mentor, comrade, and fellow leader of the Reunion Movement. Talulah sought his political guidance, calls him her teacher, and later develops romantic feelings for him. 9 33 98
• Alina — Closest friend and longtime comrade. Alina supports Talulah's cause but reprimands her for overworking herself and her staff. 9 72
• Patriot (Boccas) — Allied commander and senior Reunion Movement officer. Talulah fought alongside him during the battle against the Ursus land battleship and the Inner Guard. 31 44
• Centaurea — Fellow Reunion officer whose growing feelings for Claude create jealousy and tension between them. 43 98 99
• Ch'en Hui-chieh — Talulah's sister. Though separated for years, they retain a close familial bond and later reunite to speak privately. 86 104

Story Role / Major Arcs

Snowfield Resistance

Talulah arrives with a group of Infected after Claude and Centaurea save Alina's village from a dangerous beast. She introduces her goal of protecting the Infected and listens to Claude's argument that the movement must unite all oppressed people against Ursus's ruling class. 9

She invites Claude to join her organization, then introduces him to Yelena and Patriot's guerrillas. Their forces subsequently develop into the Reunion Movement. 10 14

Expansion of the Reunion Movement

As the organization expands, Talulah works with Claude to address funding, medical treatment, armament, and food shortages. She supports raids on Ursus patrol forces to secure resources and helps acquire better crop seeds through Rhodes Island. 13 30

During the assault on an Ursus land battleship, she melts through its armor to create an entry point for Reunion troops. Her reckless use of Arts clears a path but aggravates her Oripathy. 31 32

Chernobog and the Inner Guard

After the Reunion Movement captures Chernobog, Talulah establishes its headquarters in a fortified district and leads efforts to organize industry, gather specialists, and clear Originium contamination. 44

An Emperor's Inner Guard attempts to assassinate her on Duke Koschei's orders. Talulah withstands the initial ambush, fights with both flame Arts and swordsmanship, and is ultimately rescued when Claude and Patriot intervene. 43 44 45

Chernobog Administration

Talulah becomes a central administrator of Chernobog, handling government policy, military appointments, factory coordination, and preparations for the city's movement. Her tireless work ethic contributes to the city's development but strains her subordinates. 72 91

When Claude returns to Chernobog, Talulah struggles to conceal her feelings for him before greeting him publicly and embracing him. 93

Feelings for Claude

After witnessing Centaurea kiss Claude through surveillance footage, Talulah recognizes her own possessive feelings and resolves to pursue him. 97

She later visits Claude privately, admits how essential he has been to the Movement's survival, and attempts to seduce him. Ceobe's arrival and Centaurea's discovery interrupt the encounter, leaving Talulah deeply embarrassed. 98 99

Notable Quotes

“I believe the Infected are not born lowly. They should not be treated this way, so I came to help them.” 9

“Mr. Claude, if I make mistakes again in the future, please tell me. It is very important to me.” 32