Shi Sheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Shi Sheng (时声)
Alias(es)	Shi Yi — identity used after replacing his twin brother in the arranged marriage; Shengsheng
Species/Race	S-rank Omega
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Carlos family
Occupation/Role	Elaine Carlos's spouse; military academy student under Shi Yi's identity
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Shi Sheng is Shi Yi's twin brother. When Shi Yi fled the imperial-arranged marriage between the Shi and Carlos families, the Shi family concealed the escape by sending Shi Sheng in his place. Because Shi Sheng cannot speak, his family feared the substitution would eventually be discovered. 1 2

Years earlier, Shi Sheng was trapped beneath corpses on a battlefield and rescued by a young Elaine Carlos of the Imperial Capital Military Academy. Elaine carried him to safety, but refused to give his name. The experience left Shi Sheng viewing the feared future marshal as a hero rather than the “Thanatos” feared by the Empire. 2 16 39

Before entering the Carlos household, Shi Sheng had effectively been kept out of public life: Elaine later finds no school, travel, or medical records for him during the preceding eight years. During this isolation, Shi Sheng independently studied technical subjects despite never receiving a formal military-academy education. 24 46

Appearance

Shi Sheng is a slight, soft-featured Omega whose appearance is often contrasted with Elaine's imposing build.

• Fluffy red hair. 18 50
• Amber eyes. 19 39
• Usually has an outwardly expressionless or subdued demeanor, even when his thoughts are highly animated. 3 7
• Wears anti-bite collars or neck rings, including a black beast-bone collar given by Elaine. 12 24
• Elaine regularly chooses his clothing and accessories after Shi Sheng joins the Carlos household. 49 50

Personality

Shi Sheng initially appears timid, passive, and anxious about being exposed as an impostor. Internally, however, he is excitable, affectionate, and extremely candid—particularly whenever Elaine is involved. His private thoughts reveal years of admiration for Elaine, whom he regards as the hero who saved him. 2 4 7

He becomes increasingly self-assured after receiving acceptance from Elaine and the Carlos family. Shi Sheng refuses to tolerate Ji Sui's manipulation, calmly confronts him over the substitute marriage, and insists on making his own choices. 20 25 44

Shi Sheng is deeply empathetic and protective. He shields Yumian from a magical beast despite being physically outmatched, worries about Elaine's beastification, and treats the Carlos brothers as family rather than as burdens tied to the family's curse. 15 34 44

Abilities & Skills

Inner Thoughts Heard by the Carlos Family

Shi Sheng's internal monologue can be heard by members of the Carlos family, despite his inability to speak normally. The phenomenon exposes his knowledge, anxieties, and feelings while allowing the family to learn information he cannot easily communicate aloud. 1 3 9

• His thoughts alert Yumian to Lanreese's suspicious behavior. 3
• His knowledge leads Lindsay to suspect Noah's connection to the altered incense and Elaine's beastification. 34
• Elaine responds to thoughts Shi Sheng assumes are private, including his doubts about their relationship. 7 27

Communication

Shi Sheng is mute and principally communicates through sign language, text, and a voice device with selectable synthesized voices. 3 8 25

• Uses sign language with people who understand it, including Ji Sui and later Elaine. 25 35
• Uses a voice device for daily conversations and public communication. 3 9
• Elaine begins learning sign language to communicate with him more directly. 27

Programming and Information Technology

Despite lacking formal schooling, Shi Sheng is a capable self-taught programmer. 24 46

• Completes an automatic mech-operation program for the military academy; Elaine identifies and helps correct one combat-power value. 24
• The later investigation determines the mech accident resulted from pilot error, not a defect in Shi Sheng's program. 44
• Infiltrates Noah's wristband system to locate recordings and discovers that its internal system originates from an enemy country. 40

Protective Resolve

Shi Sheng is physically vulnerable but consistently places himself between danger and people he cares about.

• Protects Yumian from a magical beast and sustains severe injuries. 15 16
• Attempts to reach Elaine during White Phoenix's violent loss of control; Elaine stops attacking and shields him beneath his wings. 36 37
• Takes responsibility for investigating the threat posed by Noah and protecting the Carlos family while Elaine is incapacitated. 34 35

Equipment / Items

• Voice device — his primary means of verbal communication. 3 8
• Wristband — used for messaging, identity functions, programming work, and accessing Elaine's digital library. 8 22 40
• Anti-bite collar / neck rings — protective collar worn around his neck; Elaine personally selected several options for him. 12 13
• Personal aircraft — provided by Elaine for Shi Sheng's independent travel. 9 25
• Marriage pendant — displays the marriage information connecting him and Elaine under Shi Sheng's true name. 9

Relationships

• Elaine Carlos — husband and longtime hero. Elaine rescued Shi Sheng as a child, knew Shi Sheng's identity before the substitute wedding, and accepts him without resentment. Their relationship becomes openly romantic after mutual confessions and their first kiss. 16 26 38 46
• Shi Yi — Shi Sheng's missing twin brother. Shi Sheng replaces him in the marriage alliance and attends military academy under his name. Shi Sheng states that Shi Yi treated him best before Elaine. 1 24 43
• Yumian Carlos — Elaine's younger brother and Shi Sheng's brother-in-law. Their relationship begins with Yumian's suspicion but grows after Shi Sheng protects him and supports his right to choose whom he marries. 15 23 47
• Lindsay Carlos — Elaine's younger brother. Shi Sheng comforts Lindsay during family conflict, and Lindsay trusts him enough to explain Elaine's unstable beastification. 22 34
• Izel Carlos — Elaine's second brother. Izel initially teases Shi Sheng, but Shi Sheng later recognizes his concern for Yumian and considers him family. 9 34
• Merico — Carlos family butler. Merico supports Shi Sheng's wishes against Ji Sui and arranges protection when Shi Sheng leaves the estate. 20 25
• Ji Sui — Shi Sheng's cousin and antagonist. Ji Sui resents both Shi twins, attempts to exploit Shi Sheng's false identity, and repeatedly tries to damage his reputation. 10 25 44
• Mother Shi — Shi Sheng's mother. She worries about him but pressures him to yield to Ji Sui and remains focused on Shi Yi's disappearance. 13 20

Story Role / Major Arcs

Substitute Marriage

Shi Sheng enters the Carlos family under Shi Yi's name after Shi Yi abandons the arranged marriage. He expects exposure at the Marriage Center, only to learn later that Elaine had known his real identity before the wedding. 1 7 26

Becoming Elaine's Partner

Shi Sheng gradually realizes that Elaine's consideration is directed toward him rather than merely the identity of “Shi Yi.” Their 100% compatibility, Elaine's care during Shi Sheng's recovery, and their mutual confessions transform the political marriage into a genuine relationship. 16 21 38

Carlos Family Protector

After Elaine's beastification worsens, Shi Sheng remains by White Phoenix's side, accepts Elaine's transformed form, and resolves to protect the Carlos family until Elaine recovers. 34 35

Noah Investigation

Shi Sheng uses his technical skill to investigate Noah's wristband, uncovering evidence that its system was developed by an enemy state for intelligence theft. 40

Open Relationship with Elaine

Elaine reveals that he had followed Shi Sheng's situation for years and had intended to marry him to remove him from the Shi family's control. Shi Sheng accepts Elaine's feelings, agrees to become his Omega, and goes on their first formal date. 46 47 50

Notable Quotes

“This, is, Elaine's, home.” 22

“Elaine is my talisman.” 43

“Elaine is the Empire's best marshal.” 50

Trivia

• Shi Sheng's pheromone scent is Champagne Rose. 8
• He likes pink and begins taking an interest in growing flowers during his recovery. 20 21
• He preserves Elaine's gifts, including flowers and a petal from their date. 22 49
• His first formal date with Elaine includes Panda Park and dinner at a sea-view couples' restaurant. 50