Moss

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Moss (莫斯)
Alias(es)	Lan Luo’s eldest brother; Father’s assistant; “Mossy”
Species/Race	S-Rank puppet/doll 23
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shen Yuxi (“Father”); Lan Luo’s family 16 22
Occupation/Role	Shen Yuxi’s messenger and assistant; examiner of puppet injuries 16 20
Status	Active 27
First Appearance	Chapter 16 16

Background / History

Moss is Shen Yuxi’s first puppet and an S-Rank doll. He regards Shen as his father, follows his instructions without question, and considers little beyond Shen’s wellbeing and approval 23 25 26.

Before arriving at Qi Chao’s villa, Moss was dispatched through a spatial rift to warn Lan Luo not to kill anyone or cause trouble before Shen’s arrival. He was also instructed to meet Lan Luo’s master while posing as Shen’s assistant 16.

Moss carries trauma from a former owner who claimed to treat him as a child while brutally cutting and scraping his body. Qi Chao’s sincere declaration that he treats Lan Luo as his child therefore provokes Moss’s suspicion and near-loss of control 22.

After Shen orders him to build a relationship with Qi Chao for the Puppeteer Competition, Moss awkwardly attempts to socialize with him. Their connection develops through conversations about Shen, shopping, and a covert trip to buy Shen a diamond 25 26.

Appearance

Moss resembles a slender teenager of roughly thirteen or fourteen and has an unsettling, intimidating presence 16 21.

• Usually dressed in black and wrapped from head to toe in bandages 16 18.
• Only one dark, lifeless-looking eye is normally visible 16 19.
• Has pale lips and a delicate chin beneath his facial bandages 20.
• His dry, hoarse voice is compared to a broken bellows or scraping sandpaper 16 20.
• His unusual appearance causes strangers to avoid him or react with fear and disgust 18 19.

Personality

Moss is quiet, emotionally restrained, and largely indifferent to humans. He refuses to apologize merely for frightening a child and initially cannot understand why Qi Chao would defend him from hostile adults 19. His sparse communication and unfamiliarity with casual interaction make even ordinary conversation a difficult task 25.

His loyalty to Shen Yuxi is absolute. Moss accepts Shen’s discipline, tries to fulfill every order, and cannot identify any personal interest besides his father 24 25. Mentioning Shen noticeably engages him; he eagerly helps select food and a diamond that Shen would enjoy 20 26.

Despite his reserve, Moss gradually responds to Qi Chao’s consistent respect. He thanks Qi Chao after being protected, acknowledges that Qi Chao is “wonderful,” apologizes to Lan Luo, and makes a sincere effort to maintain a pleasant conversation with Qi Chao 19 20 25 26.

Abilities & Skills

Spatial-Rift Travel

Moss can travel through spatial distortions, appearing and departing through vortices rather than conventional transportation.

• Used a spatial vortex to visit Lan Luo secretly at Qi Chao’s villa 16.
• States that he could have crossed a spatial rift directly to Qi Chao’s location if Qi Chao had not arranged to collect him 18.

Puppet Diagnostics

Moss has specialized knowledge and equipment for examining puppet damage.

• Uses a flashlight, diagnostic device, Mental Power detector, and written records to assess Lan Luo’s cracks 20.
• Determines that Lan Luo’s injuries can be repaired by Shen Yuxi 20.
• Provides Shen with the examination data before Lan Luo’s treatment begins 22.

Mental Power Perception

Moss can perceive Mental Power phenomena that Qi Chao cannot see.

• Observes Qi Chao’s green Mental Power feeding the Mother Stone 21.
• Recognizes that the Mother Stone’s slow absorption indicates it already has an abnormally large reserve of Mental Power 21.
• Reports that Qi Chao unconsciously diverts Mental Power to nourish the stone, concealing the abnormal scale of his power 24.

Combat Capability

Moss serves as an enforcer of Shen’s orders and is treated as physically comparable to Lan Luo.

• Lan Luo considers himself and Moss evenly matched in strength 25.
• Moss restrains his hostility toward Qi Chao despite recalling his former owner’s abuse and nearly losing control 22.

Equipment / Items

• Bandages — Moss is extremely protective of them and permits only Shen Yuxi to replace them 20 23.
• Briefcase and diagnostic kit — Contains tools for examining puppet injuries and detecting Mental Power 20.
• White powder — Moss secretly releases it into an elite tea party; its effect is not specified 18.
• Cloak — Worn at the diamond auction to conceal his conspicuous appearance 26.

Relationships

• Shen Yuxi / Father — Creator and father figure. Moss’s primary attachment is to Shen, whose commands he obeys absolutely; he knows Shen’s preferences, including his fondness for shiny objects 23 24 26.
• Lan Luo — Younger brother. Their relationship is distant and formal, with Moss viewing Lan Luo as volatile and untrustworthy; nevertheless, he examines Lan Luo’s injuries and later apologizes after upsetting him 16 20 25.
• Qi Chao — Initially known only as Lan Luo’s master. Qi Chao protects Moss from public harassment, respects his boundaries, and gradually draws him into a family-like routine; Moss comes to recognize Qi Chao’s kindness 19 20 25.
• Moss’s former owner — An unnamed prior owner whose abuse left Moss deeply suspicious of claims of parental affection 22.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Warning Lan Luo — Arrives through a spatial rift to deliver Shen’s order that Lan Luo must not cause trouble before Shen arrives 16.
• Arrival in Linjing District — Is ostracized for his bandaged appearance while searching for Qi Chao, then is defended by Qi Chao at the docking station 18 19.
• Lan Luo’s examination — Uses his medical equipment to evaluate Lan Luo’s cracks and confirms Shen can repair them 20.
• Mother Stone investigation — Notices Qi Chao’s extraordinary Mental Power and the Mother Stone’s abnormal reserves, later reporting the matter to Shen 21 24.
• Building trust with Qi Chao — Follows Shen’s order to befriend Qi Chao, gradually participating in household conversations and reconciling with Lan Luo 24 25 26.
• Diamond auction — Accompanies Qi Chao in secret to select a diamond for Shen, choosing a large, brilliant stone that Shen would like 26.
• Twin Mirrors auction — Observes Qi Chao’s distress and failed attempt to rescue the S-Rank Twin Mirrors from the Puppeteer Association’s reservation 26 27.

Notable Quotes

“Thank you.” 19

“Father likes shiny things.” 26