Milo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Milo Olden (米罗)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Olden Family of Fortress City Frich; traveling companion of Himmel, Guter, Serie, and Frieren during the Spring Secret Realm expedition
Occupation/Role	Noble young master; aspiring warrior and adventurer
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 34 (wanted notice); Chapter 43 (in person)

Background / History

Milo is the cherished second son of the Olden Family, one of the three great knight families of the Northern Countries. His father, Knight Alden, is Frich's City Lord; his mother is Yawa. His name means “peace and tranquility” in the scriptures, reflecting his parents' hope that he would live safely and avoid conflict. His disappearance prompts the family to offer 40 Hutrall Gold Coins for his safe return. 34

Despite his parents' concern, Milo runs away from home to seek the Spring Secret Realm, believing its rumored power-enhancing spring could close the gap between himself and his exceptionally strong elder brother. He particularly wants to become strong enough that his mother will no longer need to argue with his father over his future. 43 44

His early journey is perilous. He survives an encounter with a bird-type Magic Beast in Arter Forest, then nearly falls prey to a Phantom Ghost imitating Yawa. Guter destroys the monster and saves him, earning Milo's sincere gratitude. 43

Appearance

Milo is a young nobleman who travels in practical robes and carries a longsword.

• Carries a notched longsword, damaged during his fight with a bird-type Magic Beast. 43
• Keeps his family's crest on his person as proof of his identity. 44
• Possesses a sealed scroll containing the map to the Spring Secret Realm. 44

Personality

Milo is earnest, respectful, and strongly devoted to his family—especially his mother. Even after learning of the reward offered for his return, he refuses to go home empty-handed because he does not want Yawa's worry to have been “for nothing.” 44

He is conscious of his limited aptitude beside his father and elder brother, which fuels his fixation on finding an external means to grow stronger. Though inexperienced and frequently reckless, he does not easily abandon his goal; when the Labyrinth appears looted, he recovers from his disappointment and continues searching. 43 67

Milo is also open-handed and grateful. He offers Guter and Serie access to his map and is willing to share the spring water as repayment for saving his life. 44 Later experiences teach him that external opportunities cannot replace persistence and personal effort. 80

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Milo has received warrior training from his father and family, though he considers himself far behind his elder brother.

• Uses a longsword in combat against Magic Beasts. 43
• Applies his father's wilderness instruction when forced into a life-or-death confrontation. 43
• Can travel through comparatively safe regions independently, though his fieldcraft is unreliable. 82

Noble Education

As a member of the Olden Family, Milo has knowledge of monsters, noble customs, and regional politics.

• Recognizes the Phantom Ghost as a monster he had studied, though he is surprised to encounter one outside its usual region. 43
• Identifies Hafka and Sola as Central Countries nobles through their etiquette. 136
• Warns them that the Warrior in the Shadows has targeted foreign nobles in Frich. 136

Equipment / Items

• Notched longsword — his primary weapon. 43
• Olden Family crest — given to Guter as a token of the family's promised assistance. 44
• Spring Secret Realm map — a Unified Empire-era artifact map acquired by chance. 44
• Writing supplies — carries quality paper and a pen, which he provides to Serie. 60

Story Role / Major Arcs

Search for the Spring Secret Realm

Milo leaves Frich in search of a rumored spring that can greatly increase a person's strength. After Guter saves him in Arter Forest, he shares his map and invites Guter and Serie to join him; they decline because they must reach the Holy City. Serie nevertheless warns him to withdraw and contact her if he discovers signs of human activity in the ruins. 44

Journey with Himmel

While continuing alone through the Huyvia Mountain Range, Milo falls from a cliff and is rescued by Hero Himmel. Recognizing Himmel as his idol, he eagerly asks to accompany him toward the Volpen Basin. Himmel accepts and later agrees to help explore the secret realm. 49 53

Milo is briefly detained by his uncle, Count Gulanat, acting on instructions from Milo's parents. Himmel vouches for him and secures permission for Milo to continue the expedition under his protection. 54 55

Labyrinth and Human Potion Laboratory

Milo joins Guter, Serie, Himmel, and later Frieren in investigating the map's locations. Although repeated failures leave him discouraged, Himmel encourages him to keep his focus on the Spring Secret Realm rather than the Labyrinth's missing treasures. 67

The group ultimately traces the route to the ruins of a Human Potion Laboratory, where Milo helps Guter locate a sealed pipe connected to the supposed secret realm. 76 77 They learn that the “spring” is groundwater that flooded the laboratory's medicine storage and diluted its potions—not a genuine source of power. Milo accepts that he must rely on persistence and cultivation rather than shortcuts. 80

Return to Frich

After the expedition, Milo decides to return home and hires escorts in the Duke Region. He asks Himmel to write a favorable letter to his parents in hopes of softening his father's punishment. 82 85

He later hosts Guter's party at the Olden residence, recounting that his father beat him after his return. Despite this, he remains cheerful and hospitable. 135 He also privately warns Hafka and Sola about the danger posed to foreign nobles in Frich. 136

Relationships

• Knight Alden — father and Frich's City Lord. Alden expects Milo to train toward the Olden Family's warrior standards and orders Count Gulanat to stop Milo's journey; their relationship remains strained but close. 36 54 136
• Yawa — mother. Milo's desire to become stronger is partly motivated by his wish to protect her from further conflict with his father; her distress drives the high reward for his return. 36 43 44
• Unnamed elder brother — Milo's immensely capable brother and the benchmark set by their father; Milo feels unable to match his talent. 43
• Count Gulanat — uncle and his father's former monster-hunting comrade. He initially attempts to send Milo home but ultimately permits his journey after Himmel's intervention. 54 55
• Guter — savior and later expedition companion. Milo trusts him with the secret-realm map and relies on his guidance during the ruins exploration. 43 44 77
• Serie — legendary archmage whom Milo deeply admires. She warns him of dangers within the secret realm and later communicates with Alden through Milo. 44 75 136
• Himmel — idol, rescuer, and traveling mentor. Himmel protects, encourages, and vouches for Milo throughout the expedition. 49 55 67
• Frieren — another of Milo's idols due to her place in Himmel's party. She prevents him from eating toxic fruit and corrects his unsafe foraging. 69 82
• Hafka and Sola — acquaintances whom Milo warns about the Warrior in the Shadows after recognizing their Central Countries noble background. 136

Trivia

• Milo's first attempt at foraging in the Volpen Basin yields mostly toxic fruit; Frieren keeps only five edible fruits from his collection. 82
• Guter considers Milo exceptionally lucky for repeatedly encountering powerful allies, including Guter, Serie, and Himmel. 57 69
• Milo understands Himmel's feelings for Frieren after Guter stops him from intruding on their private moment. 81