Frederica

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Frederica (菲格辛)
Alias(es)	Fifi 70
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Northern Frontier; Northern Frontier Legion; Sutton government 331 384
Occupation/Role	Former princess and lord/governor of the Northern Frontier; commander of the Northern Frontier Legion; Prime Minister of Sutton 105 370 384
Status	Active 462
First Appearance	Chapter 61

Background / History

Frederica is the illegitimate daughter of the old King Sutton. She grew up alongside Gerda, an abandoned minor noble’s daughter; although they are not blood sisters, they regard one another as family. Frederica was sent far from the royal center of power to govern the neglected Northern Frontier. 70

During the Twin Towers City Expo, Frederica initially travels under the cover of a merchant group. Her exposure to Drogo Group’s toys, Magic Shadows, and professional performers changes how she thinks about public support: culture and entertainment can earn people’s affection more directly than political promises. She subsequently seeks out Drogo to discuss changing the Northern Frontier’s image. 61 62 65

After returning north, she resolves to reform the region by raising an army, suppressing bandits, and making the territory stable enough to attract investment. Her first attempt to rally villagers fails, forcing her to accept that authority must be earned through concrete results rather than speeches. 70 71

Her anti-bandit campaign builds her reputation. Footage of her delivering a bandit leader’s head to a village and publicly trying another chief demonstrates both her effectiveness and an unexpected talent for cinematic composition. 77 100

Frederica’s reforms and public opposition to noble privilege make her a target. A former Royal Guard instructor attempts to assassinate her during a blizzard, but she identifies that he is targeting her alone and prioritizes evacuating Winterkeep’s civilians and children. 102 103

She eventually reveals her ultimate political goal to Gerda: not succession, but the complete disappearance of royal power. 101

Appearance

Frederica presents herself as a dignified princess, though she strongly prefers practical clothing and armor over restrictive noble formalwear. 331 373

• Willow-leaf brows and a naturally commanding expression. 61
• Often wears inner armor or light armor rather than ceremonial gowns. 62 373
• Favors an axe in combat. 103
• Rode a white horse at the Northern Frontier Legion’s entry into the Sutton royal capital. 384

Personality

Frederica is decisive, blunt, and intensely practical. She demands discipline from subordinates, reacts strongly to injustice, and initially mistrusts unfamiliar people and institutions. Her commanding manner can become impulsive, especially when she believes someone may be dangerous or corrupt. 61 62

Despite her martial temperament, she is capable of self-reflection. Her failed village speech teaches her that ideals without visible action are meaningless to people in crisis. She later struggles with the possibility that Drogo’s power could undermine the independence of the Northern Frontier, briefly withdrawing into isolation before returning to her duties. 71 108 133

She dislikes publicity and regards it as less meaningful than direct work, but she gradually accepts that public legitimacy is essential to reform and rebellion. 373

Frederica is also battle-loving. Rather than being intimidated by a highly skilled assassin, she is excited by the prospect of facing a worthy opponent. 102

Abilities & Skills

Barbarian Combat

Frederica’s actual class is Barbarian, contrasting with her outward image as a princess. She was trained in hand-to-hand combat and shooting by a Royal Guard instructor. 102 331

• Activates Rage and a selfless battle state when charging powerful enemies. 103
• Can close distance at a speed described as difficult for the naked eye to follow. 103
• Uses her axe to redirect gunfire and create openings for allied spellcasters. 103
• Is regarded as more efficient at cutting down enemies than many of her physically larger soldiers. 331

Military Command

Frederica develops the Northern Frontier Legion into a professional force built around discipline, modern equipment, literacy, and a shared purpose. 331 332

• Advocates for an army that serves the territory’s people rather than an individual lord. 332
• Recognizes that soldiers fight more effectively when defending their families, homeland, and own interests. 332
• Uses unconventional tactics, including dragons deploying spell grenades from high altitude to breach DeLong Fortress’s defenses. 370
• Plans operations to minimize civilian casualties, publicly guarantees safety for surrendering residents, and orders the Legion to target military facilities rather than loot or harm civilians. 371
• Understands the tactical value of intelligence, vision, positioning, and expendable units through her analysis of competitive games. 389

Political Reform

Frederica combines popular support, military strength, negotiation, and media strategy to dismantle the old feudal order. 373 374 375

• Suppresses bandit groups to establish public security and credibility. 71 100
• Seeks to abolish noble privilege while preserving enough face for nobles to accept negotiated reform. 374
• Forces northern nobles to sign a reform document stripping most of their privileges, then publicizes the event. 375
• Ends Sutton’s monarchy after taking the throne, instead establishing herself as Prime Minister under a new system with a ceremonial king and elected parliament. 384

Filmmaking

Frederica demonstrates a natural eye for filming despite having no prior experience with Magic Shadow. 77

• Her short films use deliberate composition rather than incidental footage. 77
• One film focuses on her silent return to a village after a battle, using the bandit leader’s severed head and bloodstains on her body to imply the events off-screen. 77
• Her filmed exploits later attract visitors to the Northern Frontier through Tracks in the Snowy Forest. 101

Equipment / Items

• Axe — used in close combat against the Royal Guard gunman. 103
• Northern Frontier Achievement System console — presents reform objectives including population census, literacy education, and bandit suppression. 71
• Camera — kept in her Winterkeep study and used in the production of her short films. 71 77
• Game consoles and Magic Vision set — gifts from Drogo that she initially plays obsessively before losing interest. 106
• Rubik’s Cube — brought back from Twin Towers City as a gift for Gerda; Frederica lost the written solving formula during the voyage. 70

Relationships

• Gerda — Childhood companion, non-blood sister, chief steward, and trusted political confidante. Gerda supports Frederica’s dangerous ambitions while worrying for her safety. 70 101
• Mage Zete — Longtime mentor, adviser, and mage assigned to her protection. He often restrains her impulsiveness and assists in military crises. 61 102 375
• Drogo — Business partner, military collaborator, and political adviser. Their shared vision for reform leads to a blood pact and sustained cooperation in army-building, warfare, and public relations. 65 332 373
• Galina and Yuffie — Students Frederica meets at the Twin Towers City Expo. Their invitation and introduction to Drogo Group’s entertainment help reshape Frederica’s view of popular support. 62
• Former Royal Guard instructor — Her former hand-to-hand combat and shooting teacher, later sent to assassinate her with bone demons. 102 103
• Benny — A child of Winterkeep who attempts to protect Frederica during the assassin’s attack. 103

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arc	Role and actions
Twin Towers City Expo	Discovers the political potential of entertainment, meets Galina and Yuffie, and begins pursuing cooperation with Drogo Group. 62 65
Northern Frontier Reform	Returns as prefect/lord, begins anti-bandit operations, and learns to win trust through results rather than rhetoric. 70 71
Winterkeep Assassination Attempt	Survives an attack by her former instructor, organizes civilian shelter during a blizzard, and confronts the threat alongside Gerda and Mage Zete. 102 103
Army Modernization	Develops a professional army doctrine centered on service to the people, discipline, education, fair treatment, and modern weapons. 331 332 355
Sutton Civil War	Leads the Northern Frontier Legion against DeLong Fortress, conducts a restrained siege, and builds legitimacy through public-facing reform work. 370 371 373
Noble Reform and New Sutton	Coerces noble concessions, enters the royal capital, abolishes the monarchy, and becomes Sutton’s Prime Minister. 375 384
War with Loman	Oversees responses to Synthetic Demons and works with Drogo on Supreme Ring infiltration plans against Loman’s industrial targets. 435 436 440 441
Conflict with the Church	Prepares Sutton to attack the Pontiff State after learning that the Goddess of Magic has been restrained. 462

Notable Quotes

“I don't want to become the heir to the throne. I want royal power to disappear completely.” 101

“An army with true fighting strength should not serve an individual lord. It should serve everyone in the territory.” 332

Trivia

• Frederica initially mistakes Galina and Yuffie’s invitation to share an Expo private box for a possible scam or bandit setup. 62
• She associates sweet cola with survival because calories are vital in the cold, supply-poor Northern Frontier. 62
• She is uncomfortable on camera and dislikes hearing her recorded voice. 373
• Although she has not played the game demonstrated at the new-nobility banquet, she believes real command experience would make her an excellent in-game commander. 389