Skadi

Biodata

Background / History

Skadi initially lived a life of fighting and destruction as a Bounty Hunter, carrying out missions and killing monsters while burdened by the belief that she was a harbinger of disaster who brought bad endings to those close to her 1 8. She crossed paths with Chen An when he transmigrated to Terra and helped her defeat a massive monster 1. Over time, she grew to trust and approve of him, transitioning from a relationship of convenience into deep companionship 1.

After an accident on a mission caused a temporary separation, she eventually tracked Chen An down in Yan Nation, abandoned her bounty-hunting career, and began traveling and living with him in places like Lungmen, Chernobog, and Londinium 1 2 8 38 79. Though initially cold, unapproachable, and prone to solving problems through brute force, she developed a clingy, gentle, and affectionate personality toward Chen An, frequently attempting domestic tasks despite her tendency to accidentally destroy kitchen utensils and furniture due to her immense strength 1 2 30 84.

Appearance

Skadi is a striking woman with long silver hair and red eyes, possessing a calm, icy demeanor that softens dramatically around Chen An 1 16 112. As a former Bounty Hunter, she traditionally favored practical clothing and carried a greatsword, though she later adopted plain dresses during her travels with Chen An 3 16 112.

• Striking long silver hair and red eyes 16 112
• Exceptionally sturdy physical constitution 15
• Naturally tall stature typical of Abyssal Hunters 112
• Frequently wears practical tactical gear or plain white dresses 3 112

Personality

Externally unapproachable due to the belief that she brings misfortune to others, Skadi is actually deeply eager for companionship and fiercely loyal to Chen An 1. She is remarkably innocent regarding romance and social subtleties, often charging headfirst into situations without overthinking 1 5. She possesses an intensely single-minded focus when it comes to Chen An, occasionally exhibiting jealousy toward others who draw his attention 2 72. Due to her combat-heavy past, her framework for evaluating physical objects has devolved into a one-dimensional metric: whether or not an object is "sturdy" 101.

Abilities & Skills

Combat & Physical Might

Skadi possesses the superhuman physical traits of an Abyssal Hunter, making her an elite warrior capable of decimating formidable monsters and holding her own against dangerous opponents 1 16.

• Exceptional combat prowess and mastery over greatswords 1 16
• Immense physical strength that effortlessly causes structural damage to ordinary land-dwellers' environments 30 84
• High resilience, allowing her to shrug off impacts that would severely injure ordinary people 15

Domestic & Culinary Struggles

Unlike her prowess in battle, Skadi struggles significantly with household chores, earning the notorious title of "Kitchen Killer" 34.

• Utter lack of culinary aptitude, resulting in destroyed woks, shattered kitchen utensils, and demolished appliances 2 30 85
• Relies heavily on external instruction (such as lessons from her alternate-world counterpart, Red Skadi) in her persistent quest to learn cooking for Chen An 95

Relationships

• Chen An — Companion, partner, and husband-figure; she is deeply devoted, clingy, and emotionally dependent on him 1 2 34.
• Red Skadi — An alternate-world counterpart and sister-figure who shares her appearance; they work together on domestic tasks and share misadventures 89 96.
• Exusiai — Neighbor, roommate, and partner in chaotic job-hunting escapades, though Exusiai often finds Skadi's immense strength and innocence exasperating 1 30 85.
• Gladiia — Former captain among the Abyssal Hunters; Skadi maintains deep respect for her despite Gladiia's strict demeanor 38 112.
• Specter — Fellow Abyssal Hunter; Skadi often finds Specter's loud and boisterous behavior irritating, yet shares a deep comrade bond with her 38 112.
• Nightingale — Companion during travels; part of the group searching for Chen An 3 6.
• Nearl — Companion and fellow traveler 3 6.

Notable Quotes

"Why was that electric fan so flimsy? I barely used any strength." 30

"It looks sturdy, but things on land only look sturdy. So this cathedral definitely isn't actually sturdy!" 101