W

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	W
Species/Race	Sarkaz 147
Affiliation	Rhodes Island; S1 Special Operations Team 169
Occupation/Role	Special operations member; former Sarkaz mercenary 150 169
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 137

Background / History

W was formerly part of a Sarkaz mercenary group alongside Hoederer and Ines. Her mercenary background involved an environment where betrayal was expected, though her prior connection to Babel had set her apart from many other mercenaries. 137 150

While traveling with Fengling, W initially rejected any affiliation with Rhodes Island, instead calling herself part of the Reunion Movement's “Storm.” Ines warned Fengling not to reveal any connection between Storm and Rhodes Island to other Sarkaz mercenaries. 137 138

W guarded Fengling for seven days while Fengling underwent Atavization inside a Metal Coffin. Once Fengling emerged transformed, W stayed long enough to hear her explanation, though she was kicked after attempting to inspect Fengling's sex. 143

During an encounter with an Ursus Imperial Guard, W escaped while Fengling engaged the enemy, then supported her with a high-explosive Originium shell fired from a modified Small Firepower Platform. Their combined attack defeated the Guard. 147 148

Fengling later retrieved W from the Sarkaz Mercenary Corps, where W had been presumed dead. W ultimately accepted Fengling's help despite struggling with the decision to leave her former companions and circumstances behind. 150 151

W became one of the founding members of Rhodes Island's S1 Special Operations Team under Fengling's command. 169

Appearance

W is a white-haired, red-eyed Sarkaz. 169

• White hair
• Red eyes
• Sarkaz traits 169

Personality

W retains the caution, ruthlessness, and irreverence expected of a former mercenary. She often responds to serious matters with amusement or provocation, including treating a bite on Fengling's shoulder as her way of agreeing to talk. 137

Despite this exterior, W remains connected to Hoederer and Ines and ultimately chooses to trust Fengling's intervention. She is also highly practical in combat, favoring direct, destructive solutions when dealing with immediate threats. 151 214

Abilities & Skills

Explosives and Firepower

W specializes in explosive weaponry and battlefield fire support.

• Fired a high-explosive Originium shell from a modified Small Firepower Platform, contributing decisively to the defeat of an Imperial Guard. 148
• Carries and employs claymore mines, which Fengling distributed to Rhodes Island teams during the Chernobog operation. 170
• Can use an Originium Energy Block-powered platform for rapid, precise sniping without operating it at maximum output. 175
• Destroyed a black-mist gate during the Jade Gate Demon outbreak with her firepower platform. 214

Tactical Awareness

W combines mercenary experience with a willingness to exploit intimidation and terrain.

• Threatened a mercenary through the implied placement of a landmine during Fengling's confrontation with the Sarkaz Mercenary Corps. 150
• Assisted Ailuo's command during a Rhodes Island ambush, providing elevated fire support after Fengling carried both W and Ailuo to high ground. 175
• Helped protect the S1 Squad while she prepared her firepower platform against Demons. 214

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Modified Small Firepower Platform, capable of launching high-explosive Originium shells. 148
• Originium Energy Block for platform-powered sniping. 175
• Claymore mines. 170
• Explosive ordnance and directional-fragmentation bombs. 297

Relationships

• Fengling — Partner and S1 Squad captain. Fengling protected W from the Sarkaz Mercenary Corps and brought her into Rhodes Island; the two later fought together against an Imperial Guard and shared a notably intimate rapport. 148 150 151 169
• Hoederer — Former mercenary companion. He remains concerned about W's future and Rhodes Island's direction after her departure. 151
• Ines — Former mercenary companion. She advised Fengling to conceal W's connection to Rhodes Island from other Sarkaz mercenaries. 138 151
• Garrison — Mercenary-corps captain opposed to W. He attempted to attack her before Fengling intervened and forced his submission. 150
• Ailuo — Allied commander during the Chernobog operation. W accompanied Ailuo and Fengling to high ground to provide ranged support. 175
• S1 Special Operations Team — W serves alongside Fengling, Warfarin, Skadi, and Laurentina. 169

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reunion Movement and Mercenary Corps

W operates under the identity of “Storm” around the Reunion Movement and Sarkaz mercenaries. Fengling later retrieves her from the mercenary corps, establishing W's path toward Rhodes Island. 138 150 151

Ursus Imperial Guard Incident

W supports Fengling's battle against an Emperor's Blade by firing a decisive Originium shell from her modified platform. 147 148

S1 Special Operations Team

W joins Fengling's newly formed S1 Special Operations Team and deploys with the squad during the Chernobog crisis. 169 175 177

Jade Gate Demon Outbreak

W assists Fengling Squad against Demons at Jade Gate, destroying the black-mist gate that served as the outbreak's source. 214

Victoria Plans

After sparring with Fengling and several Elite-level operators, W expresses her intention to travel to Victoria to “blow something up.” Fengling supports her decision. 297

Notable Quotes

“I don't know any Rhodes Island.” 137

“What Rhodes Island? There's only the Reunion Movement's ‘Storm’ here.” 138