Rydal

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Rydal Mein (also rendered as Rydal Myne)
Alias(es)	Commander of the Blazing Flame Expeditionary Army; Commander of Mountain Forest Town; Wubei Territory Commander; Regimental Commander of the First Knight Order
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blazing Flame Expeditionary Army (former); Luo Ning; Mountain Forest Town/Wubei Territory; First Knight Order of Moonlight Valley; Star Empire
Occupation/Role	Knight commander, military strategist, trainer, and territorial administrator
Status	Alive; later a Sage and Duke of the Star Empire 568
First Appearance	Chapter 59

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Advanced Peak Knight · Fire (300/300)	59	Summoned by Luo Ning at the maximum level of the Advanced stage; his advancement was initially restricted by the Master-Servant Contract.
Silver Knight	197	Luo Ning invested 771 Energy Essence, allowing him to bypass Bronze Peak and advance directly; Silver patterns manifested on his body.
Gold Knight	358	Reached Gold Rank through cultivation, with recorded progress of 87/2500; Luo Ning then invested a further 2,050 Energy Essence.
Silver Moon Knight	375	Advanced at Riverside City; recovered major memories concerning Blaze Canyon, the Shadow Lord Elliott, and the New Moon Continent.
Blazing Sun Knight · Fire (0/20000)	388	Advanced using over 20,000 Energy Essence, surpassing his strength from his previous life and gaining the capacity to cultivate Mental Power.
Legendary Knight	518	Luo Ning completed his advancement with over 18,000 Energy Essence for progress and 50,000 more to elevate his aptitude; he underwent a Heaven and Earth Baptism.
Sage	568	Had advanced further by the formation of the Star Expeditionary Force and continued training Transcendents for the coming war against the Demons.

Background / History

Rydal was summoned by Luo Ning through a purple-gold Magic Array as an Advanced Peak Fire Knight. Upon arrival, he identified himself as the Commander of the Blazing Flame Expeditionary Army, though he initially retained only fragmented memories of that life. Luo Ning appointed him Commander of Mountain Forest Town after Rydal defeated Macken in a sparring match. 59 64

His recovered memories established that Macken had once served under him as Regimental Commander of the Seventh Knight Order. Rydal, Macken, and Elrond were all connected to the Blazing Flame Expeditionary Army, and their memories returned gradually alongside their growth in strength. 60 387

In his former life, Rydal fought at Blaze Canyon during the war against the Demon God. He developed the Blazing Flame Battle Array and used it to gather allied strength against the Shadow Lord Elliott, a prominent subordinate of the Nightmare Fiend King. Though he died in that battle, Sage Lafor commemorated him with a statue, portrait, and written record of his deeds. 388 442

Rydal later described his reappearance as the result of an unexpected Space-Time Journey. His survival and resemblance to the historical commander led Sophia and other New Moon Continent survivors to recognize him as the legendary fallen hero. 441 442

Appearance

Rydal is a robust, muscular knight with the bearing of an experienced commander. His Fire Attribute is reflected in his vivid hair, fiery Battle Qi, and red-eyed aura after becoming Legendary. 59 518

• Short orange-red hair resembling dancing flames in sunlight. 59
• Deep sapphire-blue eyes and a resolute, sharply defined face. 59
• Initially appeared in a dark-blue leather battle robe with a sharp greatsword on his back. 59
• Later commonly wears heavy armor befitting his position as a knight commander. 483
• Possesses a calm but imposing military presence, particularly when commanding the First Knight Order. 483

Personality

Rydal is composed, confident, and loyal without being servile. From his first meeting with Luo Ning, he treated his lord with sincere respect while retaining the relaxed conduct and independent judgment of a high-ranking commander. 59

He is decisive in combat and administration. He acts quickly on intelligence, confronts territorial provocations directly, and prioritizes the safety and stability of the lands entrusted to him. His caution is equally pronounced: while leading forest sweeps, he trained weaker knights through controlled exposure to danger and remained alert when approaching unknown threats. 76 122 210

Rydal refuses coercion or humiliation when it conflicts with his duties. After Crown Prince Garrett deliberately kept him waiting for most of a day, Rydal chose to return to West Wind Hill rather than neglect its defense; when attacked, he warned his opponents before defending himself. 487 488

Abilities & Skills

Fire-Attribute Battle Qi

Rydal wields powerful Fire Attribute Battle Qi, forming red Battle Qi Armor and channeling flames through his blade, body, and mount. His Battle Qi control is advanced enough for rapid technique learning and the development of original techniques. 60 64 127

• Instantly mastered Fire Fist Bombardment after receiving its Battle Technique manual. 60
• Uses Fire Battle Qi to strengthen charges, sword strikes, and close-quarters pressure. 127
• Can merge his Battle Qi with his warhorse during mounted combat, creating a fiery phantom charge. 127
• At Blazing Sun Rank, cultivated Mental Power in preparation for forming a Battle Qi Primal Core. 388

Swordsmanship and Fast Sword

Rydal’s swordsmanship compensates for differences in raw strength through footwork, relentless pressure, and rapid close-range attacks. His Fast Sword was strong enough to defeat opponents of higher rank. 127 177

• Defeated the stronger Resen in a mounted duel despite Resen’s superior power. 127 128
• Defeated Advanced Peak Knight Joffrey in only a short exchange. 131
• Overpowered and captured Phileton during the campaign against the Black Collar Tribe. 177
• Can suppress opponents through continuous close-quarters attacks, denying them opportunities to disengage. 127

Explosive Flame Slash

A difficult Fire Attribute Battle Technique recovered after Rydal became a Silver Knight. It compresses Fire Battle Qi into a devastating strike. 211

• Pulverized one of the undying cave-dwellers after ordinary sword wounds failed to kill it. 211
• Its destructive force made it Rydal’s signature technique. 214
• Requires high Battle Qi control and is difficult to master. 211 214

Blazing Flame Battle Array

Rydal’s most important military technique gathers the power of allied knights into a coordinated battle formation. It was central to his former-life victory against Elliott. 442 518

• Amplifies the collective combat power of cooperating knights. 518
• Was developed by Rydal himself during the war at Blaze Canyon. 442
• Taught to Luo Ning’s Knight Orders after Rydal’s Legendary breakthrough. 519
• Is less effective when Rydal fights without allies to form the array. 563

Blazing Flame Void Slash

A Legendary Battle Technique that allows Rydal to temporarily transform into blazing flames and traverse the void. 518

• Grants extreme speed and mobility through void traversal. 518
• Can strike enemies while in its blazing-flame state. 518
• Was newly acquired upon becoming Legendary and had not yet been mastered immediately after awakening. 518

Command, Strategy, and Training

Rydal is an accomplished field commander and military organizer whose judgment extends beyond personal combat. 76 442 485

• Conducted a ten-day reconnaissance mission that identified the four remaining woodland tribes and their political balance. 76
• Used provocation and ambush tactics to lure the Black Collar Tribe’s cavalry into a disadvantageous engagement. 175 176
• Organized three mutually supporting border camps to enable a rapid three-pronged response against Moonlight Valley. 442
• Established defensive and merit-reward regulations for troops at West Wind Hill. 485 486
• Trained and assessed knights seeking to join Luo Ning’s forces. 516

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Enchanted longsword — carries the composite Spell Pattern Earth Core Fire, which enhances Fire Battle Techniques and can melt ordinary iron when fully activated. 363
• Greatsword — carried on his back when first summoned. 59
• Heavy armor — worn in his later role as commander of the First Knight Order. 483
• Griffon mount — used for rapid travel and military deployment, including the West Wind Hill defense transfer. 485

Relationships

• Luo Ning — Lord and master. Rydal serves him with loyalty, receives his strength enhancements, and acts as one of his foremost commanders and advisers. 59 197 518
• Macken Saliton — Former subordinate in the Blazing Flame Expeditionary Army; Macken served as Regimental Commander of the Seventh Knight Order. They remain fellow commanders and sparring partners. 60 64
• Elrond — Fellow former member of the Blazing Flame Expeditionary Army. Elrond healed Rydal’s incurable valley wound with Purification Spell. 213 387
• Sophia — Ally from the New Moon Continent who recognized Rydal as the historical commander who fought Elliott. 441 442
• Sage Lafor — Rydal’s former teacher, who preserved his legacy after his death at Blaze Canyon. 442
• Crown Prince Garrett — Political and military adversary. Garrett attempted to punish Rydal for alleged disobedience, but Rydal defeated him and his knights in self-defense. 487 488
• Shadow Lord Elliott — Former-life enemy. Rydal and his forces perished together with her through the Blazing Flame Battle Array. 442 518

Story Role / Major Arcs

Mountain Forest Town Commander

After being summoned, Rydal became Mountain Forest Town’s strongest fighter and commander. He defeated Macken in a spar, conducted reconnaissance against the savage tribes, and supplied the intelligence that enabled Luo Ning’s expansion into the woodland. 64 76

Gray Soil and the Black Collar Tribe

As garrison commander at Gray Soil Village, Rydal confronted the Black Collar Tribe’s construction of a Watchtower, defeated Fenris, and captured the workers involved. He later led the operation that lured out, defeated, and captured Phileton’s forces before taking the Black Collar Tribe’s stockade. 122 176 177

Wubei Territory Expansion

Rydal advanced to Silver Knight and took increasing responsibility for Swamp Town’s security, exploration, troop training, and the distribution of military rewards. He led forest-clearing teams and ensured that inexperienced knights gained practical combat experience. 197 202 210

Strange Valley Incident

While investigating the northern forest, Rydal encountered three seemingly immortal enemies in a valley cave. He protected his team and escaped, but suffered wounds contaminated by a strange energy that prevented natural healing. Elrond’s Purification Spell eventually cleared the corruption. 211 212 213

Riverside City and Border Defense

Rydal was assigned to take over the Fifth Knight Order and later commanded Luo Ning’s First Knight Order at West Wind Hill. He prioritized stabilizing the border, implementing a Tuntian System, and preparing defenses despite pressure from Crown Prince Garrett. 292 485 487

Legendary Breakthrough and Continental War

Luo Ning elevated Rydal to Legendary rank, unlocking the Blazing Flame Battle Array and Blazing Flame Void Slash. Rydal subsequently trained knights in the array, commanded forces across the Tricia conflict, and helped secure Mist City and surrounding territories. 518 519 549

War on the New Moon Continent

As a Sage of the Star Empire, Rydal joined Luo Ning’s Star Expeditionary Force. He fought alongside Luo Ning and Ryan Sears against Phoenix, the King of Flames, helping force Phoenix and Salonas to retreat from Soul Requiem Bay. 568 572

Notable Quotes

“Fighting for my lord is my honor!” 127

“Battle is glory!” 127

“Blood for medals!” 127

“Those who surrender to the Witch Soul Tribe deserve to die!” 406

Trivia

• Rydal’s Level 9 Blazing Sun Aptitude gives him the fastest cultivation progress among Luo Ning’s three original summoned Transcendents. 259 352
• He was initially unable to advance beyond Advanced Peak because Luo Ning had not yet crossed into the next major cultivation stage. 59
• Rydal wished to obtain a flying mount after seeing griffons near Moonlight Valley. 279
• His orange-red hair, appearance, and former rank were recognizable enough for New Moon Continent survivors to identify him more than a thousand years after his reported death. 441 442