Walker

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Walker William
Alias(es)	Valk William; Valke
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Desinia Territory; formerly one of the royal knights assigned to Visas
Occupation/Role	Knight Commander; commander of Visas’s regular soldiers; commander-in-chief of the White Cavalry
Status	Active 49
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Background and History

Walker is the son of Marquis Harry William and the younger brother of Keith William. Though he came from a powerful noble family in the royal capital, he was sent to Visas as captain of a twelve-knight royal detachment; the assignment was associated with conflict between him and his jealous older brother. Unlike the other knights, he appeared pleased by the transfer rather than resentful of Visas’s poverty 8.

Upon reporting to Xia Zuoyi Desinia, Walker accepted the young count’s unconventional recruitment and tax policies with interest. He led the detachment’s campaign through Komoy Fort, methodically hiring literate commoners to spread Visas’s recruitment terms throughout the city. He recognized that Xia was using royal knights—and Walker’s family status—to protect the campaign from Count Bevis Elliot’s retaliation 9.

Walker became commander of Visas’s regular soldiers while Fernandi Edward took command of the reserve soldiers. He helped train, evaluate, and organize the new army, including commoners, former slaves, and knights competing for merit-based positions 11 12. Following the fall of Komoy Fort, Xia reorganized the troops into the Black and White Cavalry; Walker was appointed commander of the White Cavalry and chose Tyler Kennedy and Bana Larry as his prospective vice commanders 18.

Although Xia offered to arrange his return to the royal capital, Walker instead swore lifelong loyalty to Desinia and placed Xia’s authority above the king’s orders 18. He later recruited more than 350 settlers from Gaina for Visas and Komoy Fort 32.

During the mourning period for King Duke Patch, Walker overheard Harry and Keith William discussing Duke Bass Riches’s coup. He secretly returned to warn Xia, then confronted Keith at swordpoint to confirm the church’s involvement in the conspiracy 33 34. He openly rejected his father’s demands, helped organize the escape from Kaies, and remained with Xia through the conflict against Bass Riches 37 38.

As commander of the White Cavalry, Walker led campaigns that helped Desinia seize lordless cities and advance on the royal capital. He captured Keith and later lured Harry into Desinia territory, refusing to betray Xia even to protect his own family 39. He later accompanied Fernandi during Desinia’s intervention in Gaina, where the Black-and-White Cavalry split into coordinated attack groups against Bruno Green’s forces 49.

Appearance

Walker is a tall, straight-backed knight with a handsome, dashing face and a strong, muscular build 9 34.

• Usually wears knightly armor and carries a greatsword 9 33.
• Maintains a relaxed, smiling demeanor even in tense situations 9.
• His genial appearance conceals a colder and more calculating side 15.

Personality

Walker is perceptive, adaptable, and entertained by Xia Zuoyi’s unconventional thinking. He quickly understands the political value behind Xia’s reforms and openly finds the young count “interesting” and adorable 9.

Behind his playful teasing is a pragmatic and ruthless streak. He deliberately remained behind during the Par Mountain operation to protect Xia and assess whether the training camp had produced capable soldiers, rather than merely harmless recruits 15. He can be sharp-tongued when needed, particularly when others lose sight of immediate priorities 16.

His defining trait is loyalty to Xia. Walker ultimately chooses Desinia over his father, brother, royal-capital upbringing, and potential safety, while still attempting to preserve his family’s lives where possible 33 39.

Abilities & Skills

Knightly Combat

Walker is an experienced knight commander who fights with a greatsword and takes an active role in Xia’s personal protection.

• Remained at Par Lake with Fernandi to protect Xia during the winter drill and evaluate the soldiers’ combat response 15.
• Fought through Kaies during the coup and helped escort Xia and Marco Case out of the church 37.
• Participated in repeated counterattacks against pursuing royal-city knights during the escape from Kaies 38.

Military Command

Walker is responsible for organizing troops, training soldiers, and leading cavalry operations.

• Commanded Visas’s regular soldiers during their initial training and assessment system 11 12.
• Became commander of the White Cavalry after Xia integrated former reserve soldiers and regular soldiers into mixed units 18.
• Led the White Cavalry in Desinia’s campaigns against Bass Riches’s forces and in the advance on Kaies 39.
• Advanced toward Gaina’s royal capital alongside Fernandi during the campaign against Bruno Green 49.

Political Insight and Covert Operations

Walker is skilled at recognizing political danger and acting discreetly under pressure.

• Identified Xia’s use of the royal knights’ status as protection for the recruitment campaign in Komoy Fort 9.
• Secretly overheard Bass Riches’s coup plans from outside his father’s study, then returned to Xia with the information 33.
• Interrogated Keith William at swordpoint to confirm Bishop Bolton’s involvement and the extent of Bass’s control over Kaies 34.
• Helped coordinate hostage leverage, bird-whistle communication, and the escape route from the royal city 37.

Equipment

• Greatsword — Walker’s primary weapon; he carries it both on duty and during covert movements in the royal capital 9 33.
• Knight’s armor — Worn during military operations and while serving under Xia 33 34.
• Medicinal ointment — Carries treatment supplies while traveling and used ointment to bandage Marco Case’s wound during the Kaies escape 37.

Relationships

• Xia Zuoyi Desinia — His lord. Walker becomes fascinated by Xia’s intelligence and reforms, later swearing lifelong loyalty to remain at his side 9 18.
• Fernandi Edward — Fellow knight commander and professional rival. They jointly trained Visas’s army, command the White and Black Cavalry respectively, and cooperate closely in military operations 11 18 49.
• Harry William — His father and a marquis allied with Bass Riches. Walker rejects Harry’s coup involvement but tries to capture him rather than abandon him to death 33 37 39.
• Keith William — His older brother. Walker discovers Keith’s role in the coup, takes him hostage during the Kaies crisis, and later captures him alive 33 34 39.
• Tyler Kennedy — Walker’s chosen candidate for White Cavalry vice commander, valued for intelligence and steadiness 18.
• Bana Larry — Walker’s chosen candidate for White Cavalry vice commander, valued for scouting ability 18.
• Judith Jansen — Xia’s steward and Walker’s ally during the Kaies escape, where they coordinate forces outside the city gate 37.
• Coalball and Snowball — The tiger symbols of the Black and White Cavalry. Walker enjoys teasing them but receives little affection from either, particularly Snowball 18 44.

Notable Quotes

“By the Creator's name, my lord, I very much want to remain at your side. Other than where you are, I don't want to go anywhere, not even the royal capital.” 18

“You did something wrong. I cannot follow you into wrongdoing, Father.” 37

“I will do my best to save you, but I will never betray the count.” 39