Elaine

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Elaine Carlos (伊莱恩)
Alias(es)	Thanatos of the Empire
Species/Race	Alpha
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Carlos family; Empire's Galactic Legion; Military Department
Occupation/Role	Head of the Carlos family; Imperial Marshal; First Commander of the Galactic Legion
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Elaine became one of the Empire's most feared military figures as the Galactic Legion's commander, earning the name “Thanatos of the Empire.” His reputation, battlefield record, and the Carlos family's rumored curse make even his younger brothers wary of him. He was fighting at the front when the royal-arranged marriage between the Carlos and Shi families was held in his absence. 1 4

Years earlier, Elaine found the young Shi Sheng among bodies on a battlefield and carried him to safety without revealing his name. Later, after receiving inconsistent reports about Shi Sheng and Shi Yi, Elaine concluded that Shi Sheng may have been neglected by the Shi family and intended to meet him after the war. Before the arranged marriage, he had already prepared a West District home for Shi Sheng in case he did not wish to live at the Carlos estate. 39 46

Elaine returned to the capital and accepted Shi Sheng as his spouse despite the substitute marriage. When the Marriage Center's records displayed Shi Yi's information, Elaine confirmed the marriage update without questioning Shi Sheng publicly and shielded him from reporters. 5 8

After Shi Sheng was injured protecting Yumian during the Imperial Ball incident, Elaine rescued and soothed him with pheromones but refused to mark him despite medical advice. His restraint stems from fear that the Carlos curse could harm Shi Sheng. 15 16 43 46

At a later banquet, Elaine killed an enemy agent who attacked Shi Sheng and Mother Shi. Though nobles accused him of murder, he produced a secret military wanted order establishing his authority to execute the agent. The event worsened his instability and led Shi Sheng to uncover Elaine's White Phoenix transformation. 30 32 33

Elaine initially tried to distance himself from Shi Sheng after losing control of his beast form, believing Shi Sheng deserved a normal Alpha. Shi Sheng's refusal to abandon him, including a hunger strike to force his return, led Elaine to promise that he would not leave again. 37 38 44

Appearance

Elaine is a tall, lean Alpha with an intimidating military bearing. His cold appearance and habitual Bite Guard reinforce the public image of Thanatos, though Shi Sheng frequently notes that he appears gentler when it is removed. 4 8

• Long, pale gray hair, often tied back; unlike Yumian and Lindsay's golden hair. 4 8
• Golden eyes that can turn crimson when his murderous impulses surge. 4 6 30
• Usually wears military uniforms, long leather military coats, black gloves, and a Bite Guard. 4 8
• His Bite Guard is a black beast-bone jawpiece with metal chains. 4
• In beast form, he becomes the enormous, snow-feathered White Phoenix. 33 34 36

Personality

Elaine is reserved, disciplined, and rarely speaks at length. His coldness is partly a defense shaped by warfare, family responsibility, and fear of the curse. He is accustomed to being feared and assumes that Shi Sheng will eventually fear him as well. 6 27 32 44

Despite his reputation, Elaine is attentive to Shi Sheng's comfort: he notices scents that unsettle him, remembers his dislike of milk, protects him from the media, brings him flowers, and learns sign language to communicate with him. 5 7 8 20 27

He takes responsibility for his family even when it isolates him. He supports Lindsay's genetic research, worries about Yumian's future, and resists pressure from the Emperor to use the Carlos bloodline for royal purposes. 6 22 43

Shi Sheng gradually encourages Elaine to be more emotionally open. Elaine learns to apologize, smile, show concern directly, and accept that affection does not have to be expressed only through protection or duty. 43 49

Abilities & Skills

White Phoenix Transformation

Elaine can transform into the White Phoenix due to the Carlos family's curse.

• Beastification is often triggered by the full moon. 34
• He can lose his human consciousness while transformed and may remain that way for several days. 33
• In an uncontrolled state, he destroyed parts of a research institute and injured staff. 36
• Even without human consciousness, the White Phoenix shielded Shi Sheng from danger and drew him safely beneath its wings. 36 37
• Elaine restrains his transformed body with heavy chains because of the danger he poses to others. 34

Military Command and Combat

As Imperial Marshal and commander of the Galactic Legion, Elaine is regarded as the Empire's strongest military figure.

• Commands the Galactic Legion and regularly deploys to active battlefields. 1 5
• Is authorized to act on secret military wanted orders, including executing hostile agents on the spot. 30
• Killed an Alpha agent who attacked Shi Sheng and Mother Shi during a banquet. 30
• Maintains extreme composure under pressure, though his eyes turn red when he struggles to suppress violent impulses. 6 30

Pheromones and Alpha Compatibility

Elaine possesses high-grade Alpha pheromones and shares a documented 100% compatibility rate with Shi Sheng. 6 8 16

• His pheromones can soothe Shi Sheng during injury recovery and sleep. 16 21
• He avoids marking Shi Sheng because he fears passing on the Carlos curse. 16 43 46
• He wears a Bite Guard at most public occasions, despite Empire law requiring one only during an Alpha's susceptible period. 8

Communication and Technology

Elaine makes deliberate efforts to communicate in ways Shi Sheng can use.

• Recognizes Shi Sheng's sign for “thank you” and later learns sign language more fully. 8 27
• Uses wristband messaging when Shi Sheng forgets his voice device. 8
• Understands information technology well enough to identify that Noah's wristband contained an enemy-developed intelligence-stealing system. 40
• Grants Shi Sheng unrestricted access to the Carlos estate and his own high-level digital library. 22

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Bite Guard — Black beast-bone jawpiece with metal chains; worn regularly in public. 4 8
• Sidearm — Carried while visiting the Imperial Palace and surrendered at the entrance. 6
• Sword — Used to kill the enemy agent who attacked Shi Sheng and Mother Shi. 30
• Personal aircraft — Given to Shi Sheng for independent travel, with Merico assigned to teach him how to operate it. 9
• West District residence — A furnished home Elaine prepared for Shi Sheng before their arranged marriage. 46

Relationships

• Shi Sheng — Legal spouse and eventual beloved Omega. Elaine rescued him as a child, protected him through the substitute marriage, and gradually accepts Shi Sheng's unwavering love despite fearing the curse will hurt him. 8 16 38 46
• Yumian Carlos — Younger brother. Elaine opposes Yumian's proposed marriage to the Crown Prince out of concern for his future and disapproves of Hovis as a potential partner for him. 22 43
• Lindsay Carlos — Younger brother and genetic researcher. Elaine supports Lindsay's work and relies on him to help manage the family's curse-related crises. 6 34
• Izel Carlos — Younger brother. Izel recognizes Elaine's abnormal condition after the banquet and gives Lindsay medicine intended for Elaine. 32
• Merico — Long-serving Carlos butler. Elaine retains him despite the prevalence of robotic butlers and later considers apologizing after placing him in a difficult position. 49
• Orito VI — Emperor of the Empire. Elaine formally obeys the Emperor but resists his attempts to pressure the Carlos family over Yumian and the family's bloodline. 6 22
• Noah — Antagonist who blames Elaine and the Carlos family for his family's downfall. Elaine and Shi Sheng uncover evidence connecting Noah's equipment to an enemy intelligence system. 40 42

Notable Quotes

“You don't need to apologize for something like that.” 8

“I won't leave.” 38

“Your matters are important too.” 43

“But Shengsheng, there is only one you in this world.” 44

Trivia

• Elaine personally lines up to buy Shi Sheng ice cream rather than using his status to bypass the queue. 24
• For their first formal date, he obtained tickets for numerous entertainment events because he did not know which activity Shi Sheng would enjoy. 50
• He routinely brings Shi Sheng flowers and later takes only one petal from Shi Sheng's own blooming plants because he is afraid Shi Sheng may be upset if he picks the flowers. 20 49