Romon

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Romon (罗蒙)
Alias(es)	Qian Pinji; Giant Eagle Druid; Thousand-Demon Slayer; Lord of Nature’s Judgment; Lord of Nature; Lord of Punishment 2 517 533 620 1084
Species/Race	Human; later revealed to possess an activated Elven Bloodline and eventually recorded as a Divine Being 115 993
Gender	Male
Affiliation	First Authority Master of the Shennong Horn Space; Druid lord, territorial commander, and later leader of Tako Domain’s forces 2 331 986
Occupation/Role	Druid, noble lord, adventurer, military commander, cultivator, and divine spell researcher 89 331 519 720
First Appearance	Chapter 2: Thorn Forest (Part 2)

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 1 Druid	2	Awakens as a Druid and First Authority Master of the Shennong Horn Space; gains Nature Sense I, Wild Empathy I, Life Companion, and spiritual-radiance detection. 2
Level 2 Druid	38	Gains increased daily spell capacity; the space can now contain herbivorous animals. 38
Level 3 Druid	83	Attributes and natural power increase significantly; gains access to second-level Druid spells. 83
Level 4 Druid	185	Retains access to zero-, first-, and second-level spells; prepares defensive and battlefield-control magic for survival. 185
Level 5 Druid	222	Reaches the threshold at which spellcasters become substantially more formidable; Basic Footwork and Swordsmanship reach Level 4. 222
Level 6 Druid	242	Strengthens his Nature Core, gains five third-level spell slots, and can cast Fireball three times per day. 242
Level 7 Druid	325	Gains Nature Harmony, which protects him from harmful natural effects; develops Intermediate Footwork and Swordsmanship. 325
Level 8 Druid	358	Develops the Fire Domain and Water Domain further; Strength and Constitution increase. 358
Level 9 Druid	517	The Adventurers’ Guild confirms that the mysterious Giant Eagle Druid clearing demon regions is a ninth-level Druid. 517
Level 10 Druid	503	Gains Level 3 Fire Domain, Level 1 Water Domain, and Level 1 Earth Domain; obtains powerful fifth-level spells. 503
Level 11 Druid	533, 535	Enters seclusion to advance, then reviews an expanded arsenal of healing, combat, mobility, defense, summoning, and support spells. 533 535
Level 12 Druid	600	The Shennong Horn Space expands to 25,000 mu; Fire Domain reaches Level 5, and Romon begins developing regional ecosystems. 600
Level 13 Druid / Nature Element Druid	620	Acquires the Wind Domain after the God Statue transforms the space into a self-sustaining elemental cycle; gains the Punishment Domain. 620
Level 15 Nature Druid	720	Activates the Four Seasons System, receives the Water Domain and Underwater Breathing, and awakens five Ghostfire Treefolk. 720
Level 16 Druid	757	Selects another Wind Domain during the activation of the Multi-Form Natural Terrain System. 757
Level 3 Saint Druid / Divine Being	993	Recorded as a Divine Being with Nature and Punishment authority, Divine Immunity, Divine Communication, and Divinity. 993
Level 29 Druid	1084	Recorded as First Authority Holder of the Space, with a Level 1 Divine Power Nature Domain and the holy titles Lord of Nature, Lord of Punishment, and Primordial Deity. 1084

Background

Romon carries the memories of Qian Pinji, a man from Earth whose environmental work with the Green Alliance shaped his reverence for nature. Those memories merge with Romon’s own life and become the emotional foundation of his Druid awakening. 2

As a child, Romon was abandoned and raised at the Motte Inn in Rika Town. Even after gaining power, he remains grateful to Motte and his wife, continuing to help at the inn rather than severing his ties to the people who sheltered him. 2

While injured in Thorn Forest, Romon awakens the Shennong Horn Space and becomes its First Authority Master. Nature responds to his thoughts, restoring sensation to his body and forming the Heart of Nature within him. 2

Appearance

Romon is a refined-looking young man whose appearance often causes others to underestimate him. After becoming a Baron and sixth-level Druid, he is described as having broad shoulders, a narrow waist, fair skin, lively eyes, slightly long hair, and notably elegant features. 290

• Often wears Druid robes, practical adventurer clothing, or formal noble attire depending on his circumstances. 290 513
• Can appear delicate or frail beneath aristocratic clothing, an impression that has led enemies to mistake him for an easy target. 641
• His repeated victories, political authority, and command experience give him a composed and intimidating bearing that merchants and nobles recognize immediately. 352 657

Personality

Romon is pragmatic, observant, and intensely protective of his independence. He avoids reckless close combat when superior positioning, magic, or aerial mobility can secure victory with less risk. 437 517

He is compassionate toward civilians, refugees, and subordinates, repeatedly accepting poorly paid escort work or intervening against demons to protect strangers. He also treats followers as people worth training, equipping, and rewarding rather than expendable tools. 542 543 563

Although he can be ruthless against demons, bandits, and political enemies, Romon is not needlessly cruel. During exile, he refuses to mistreat enslaved shipmaids despite his grief and anger. 513

His former-world knowledge makes him unusually analytical about politics, warfare, ecology, and religion. He recognizes the Ironblood Youth Society’s centralized military ambitions as a threat to the feudal autonomy of landed nobles. 572

Abilities & Skills

Druidic Magic

Romon’s Druid power originates from the Heart of Nature and his unusually strong connection to natural forces. 2

• Nature Sense I — Establishes a stable connection to nature. 2
• Wild Empathy I — Lets him perceive the vague emotions of animals and plants. 2
• Healing magic — Uses Cure Minor Wounds and related spells to heal injuries, disinfect wounds, and regenerate damaged skin. 28 34
• Plant magic — Employs Entanglement, Thorn Spells, Plant Growth, and mutated thorn magic for restraint, battlefield control, and cultivation. 185 391 543
• Nature Summoning — Can summon powerful creatures, including Dire Bears and massive Earthwalker Dragons. 333 553
• Spell limitations — Romon conserves spell slots carefully and avoids wasting magic when his long-range advantages are reduced. 517 553

Spiritual Perception

Romon possesses permanently fixed spiritual senses that improve alongside his advancement.

• Detect Spiritual Radiance / Detect Aura — Allows him to see the radiance of plants and perceive supernatural auras. 2 38
• Nature Harmony — Protects him from hostile natural effects by keeping him in resonance with the current plane’s nature. 325
• Spirit Eye / Divine Eye — Lets him detect concealed enemies, life energy, supernatural radiance, and possible divinity. 438 614
• His spiritual sight can be overwhelmed by intense sources of light; looking directly at the sun caused immediate pain and tears. 2

Shennong Horn Space

The Shennong Horn is Romon’s most important secret: a growing pocket world governed by his authority.

• Stores supplies, weapons, crops, animals, demon corpses, and other resources beyond normal carrying capacity. 38 514
• Converts demon corpses into fertilizer, accelerating the Space’s growth and Romon’s own advancement. 514 517
• Supports agriculture, medicinal-herb cultivation, forests, rivers, livestock, and increasingly complex ecosystems. 242 600
• Expands from farmland into a self-sustaining world with elemental circulation, seasons, lakes, tributaries, and the World Tree. 600 620 720
• Must be concealed; Romon fears that powerful artifacts or suspicious environmental changes could expose or destroy it. 242 260

Domains and Divine Authority

Romon’s path evolves from Agricultural Druid into a Nature Element Druid and eventually a Divine Being.

• Develops Fire, Earth, Water, and Wind Domains through successive Space upgrades. 503 600 620
• Chooses the Wind Domain after obtaining the God Statue, completing the elemental cycle of wind, fire, earth, and water. 620
• Gains the Punishment Domain and the title Lord of Nature’s Judgment. 620
• Possesses Nature and Retribution authority as a Divine Being. 993 1084
• Can wield a Divine Artifact holy sword safely because of his Divinity. 986

Martial Skills and Combat

Romon supplements his magic with disciplined martial training and thief-derived combat techniques.

• Learns Basic Footwork and Basic Swordsmanship under Richard, emphasizing awareness, range control, footwork, and fundamentals. 10
• Develops assassin-style knife fighting, evasion, surprise attacks, escapes, and bare-handed subduing techniques to compensate for limited physical strength. 28
• Reaches fourth-level footwork and swordsmanship through sustained combat during the Demon Calamity. 222 235
• Uses speed, evasive movement, joint-targeting, and unconventional swordsmanship to defeat Golems even when magic is suppressed. 620
• Favors guerrilla warfare, aerial bombardment, traps, and coordinated cavalry assaults over direct duels. 437 438 547

Spell Research and Innovation

Romon studies mage theory and divine-spell structures to create practical Nature Divine Arts. 720

• Mud-to-Shell — A first-level spell that forms a waterproof, ceramic-like coating over soil; intended for uses such as sealing biogas pits. 720
• Catalyzed Fermentation — A zero-level spell that accelerates the decomposition of organic waste by energizing decay bacteria. 720
• Nature recognizes both inventions as legitimate divine spells that other Druids may eventually learn through meditation. 720

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Shennong Horn — Secret spatial artifact and evolving demiplane under Romon’s authority. 2 620
• House Fasni short sword — Acquired after killing goblins and retained with Captain Koirilo’s permission after the family crest is removed. 7
• Longswords and Flame Sword — Uses enchanted blades in close combat; the Flame Sword burns Imps on contact. 419 550
• Greatbow — Used to defend Lightning during her dangerous evolution. 535
• Winged Shoes, Concealment Cloak, and Natural Staff — Magical equipment acquired before a high-risk Demon Baron mission. 548
• Adventurer’s License — Enables him to travel as an adventurer and accept long-term demon-extermination missions. 514
• Divine Artifact holy sword — Nameless holy sword whose Divine Power can create massive fissures and break powerful magical barriers. 986
• Mapmaking equipment — Includes special drawing tools and the Measurement Compendium for forest and military surveys. 58

Relationships

• Eileen — Wife; a high-ranking priest who has accompanied him in war and manages their family affairs during his exile. 338 513 569
• Nick — Longtime friend and trusted administrator; Romon entrusts him with territory and business responsibilities. 120 251
• Fafier — Childhood friend, military confidant, and later knightly commander within Romon’s forces. 58 331
• Motte and Madam Motte — Innkeepers who raised Romon after his childhood abandonment; they remain proud of his rise. 2 58
• Richard — Guard squad leader and Romon’s first swordsmanship instructor. 7 10
• Barnel — Merchant ally, lender, supplier, and business partner tied to Romon’s potion trade and territorial development. 89
• Lightning — Romon’s giant eagle companion, aerial mount, scout, and battlefield partner; later evolves into a speaking female eagle. 437 535
• Luoli — Tree Spirit and Space Servant who maintains the Shennong Horn Space through rain, healing, holy water, and plant care. 260 620
• Tekaxiu — Young warrior chosen and trained by Romon; becomes a devoted follower, aide, and future knightly candidate. 539 563
• Captain Monk — Leader of the Valiant Adventurer Squad and Romon’s trusted business intermediary for loot sales, grain distribution, and Guild reporting. 519
• Lusenpei — Loyal personal attendant who accompanies Romon after his shipwreck and exile. 419 424
• Baron Mengpiya — Foreign noble rescued by Romon; becomes an ally in exchange for protection, military cooperation, and help obtaining transport. 424 436
• Holy Knight Samojin — Powerful knight who warns Romon about military politics and offers training opportunities for his followers. 572

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening in Thorn Forest

Romon awakens as a first-level Druid inside Thorn Forest after his former-world memories and the Shennong Horn respond to his reverence for nature. He returns to Rika Town, reconnects with the Motte Inn, and begins investigating the unusual influx of adventurers into the region. 2

Rise in Rika Town

Romon gains a reputation by killing goblins, hunting, healing adventurers, and building ties with guards, mercenaries, temple figures, and merchants. He trains under Richard, develops his potion business, and begins using the Shennong Horn’s crops to establish financial independence. 7 10 28 36

Territorial Lord

After receiving a Squire Fief, Romon becomes a landholder and begins building a settlement through loans, mercenary contracts, agriculture, recruitment, and potion trade. He assigns Fafier a future security role and treats population growth as the territory’s central long-term challenge. 89

Demon Calamity Commander

During the Demon Calamity, Romon transforms his territory into an organized military power. He commands cavalry, recruits refugees, develops supply networks, rewards soldiers fairly, and uses Lightning for reconnaissance and aerial warfare. 251 260 331

As a seventh-level Druid, he destroys a fortified demon camp through Fireballs, Nature spells, cavalry charges, summoned beasts, and coordinated archery. 333

Foreign Campaign and Shipwreck

After being separated from his homeland, Romon rescues Baron Mengpiya’s party from Imps and escorts them toward Kaan City. He uses the alliance to seek transportation home while gaining influence in an unfamiliar kingdom. 419 424

He later receives authority from Crown Prince Hadeka to reclaim Danwo Fief and develops a doctrine of aerial bombardment: Lightning provides speed and safety while cavalry secure the ground after demon forces break. 436 437

Exile and the Giant Eagle Druid

Exiled for seven years and separated from Eileen and his children, Romon disguises himself as an adventurer rather than remain publicly identifiable as a noble. He decides to turn exile into an opportunity for advancement, demon hunting, and reputation-building. 513 514

His repeated demon-clearing campaigns create the legend of the Giant Eagle Druid, later eclipsed by the title Thousand-Demon Slayer. He forms an alliance with the Valiant Adventurer Squad to handle trade, reports, grain distribution, and recovered loot. 517 519 533

Mentor and Independent Lord

Romon chooses Tekaxiu as a single promising trainee from a group of young admirers, then trains him through real missions, tactical preparation, and controlled exposure to danger. 539 541

He rewards followers with land, homes, military authority, and equipment, turning personal loyalty into an organized territorial structure. 563

Elemental and Divine Transformation

Romon expands the Shennong Horn Space into an increasingly self-sustaining world. He rejects the Wild Druid path to avoid being identified as a heretic, instead choosing ecosystem development and elemental balance. 600

The God Statue’s wind power transforms the Mother Tree into the World Tree, completes the elemental cycle, and changes Romon into a Nature Element Druid with the Punishment Domain. 620

He later becomes a Divine Being, ignites his Divine Fire, and assumes Nature and Retribution authority while his followers increasingly worship him as a True God. 993 1031 1039 1084

Notable Quotes

“I am not cannon fodder, not a warrior, and not a battle hero. I am one who stood above.” 437

“Then let me face the entire world!” 964