Nefi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Nefi (奈菲)
Alias(es)	Nephi Perona
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Hunter Club; Explorer crew; Church of War
Occupation/Role	Hunter; Warrior Pathway Beyonder; Church of War Oracle and expedition leader
Status	Active
First Appearance	113

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Warrior Pathway Beyonder	113	Declared herself a born warrior and sought a potion to advance in Loen.
Sequence 8 — Gladiator	230	Advanced during Sifa's absence; proudly sought to join his future adventures.
Sequence 7 — Weapon Master	509	Advanced after receiving the formula and the Acting Method from Sifa; could rapidly master unfamiliar weapons.
Sequence 6 — Dawn Knight	677	Advanced using materials obtained through Sifa and Levtor's Beyonder Characteristic.
Sequence 5 — Guardian	805	Gained greatly increased durability, resistance to illusions and monsters, and the ability to erect a Dawn Wall.
Sequence 4 — Demon Hunter	960	Independently killed a Demigod-level Feathered Serpent associated with death, then drank the potion immediately afterward.

Background

Nefi arrived in Tingen from an unnamed island in August 1349. Although she had protected the merchant ship from pirates, its captain abandoned her when the shells and stones she offered as fare were not recognized as currency in Loen. Homeless and unable to buy food, she attempted to find work while learning the city's customs. 1228

After rescuing Mrs. Slin from Sea Serpent Gang members, Nefi was given shelter and work at Slin Bakery. She learned to make bread, handle money, and serve customers, but Mrs. Slin was later kidnapped. Nefi sought help from the Seer Mr. Moretti, rescued Mrs. Slin from the Dock District, and defeated her captors. Mrs. Slin nevertheless became frightened of Nefi's strength and asked her to leave. 1229 1230 1231

Airos recruited her into the Hunter Club at Elk Bar after hearing of her actions. There, she introduced herself as “Nephi Perona” and asked to join Duke's newly formed team. 1231

Nefi later became separated from her family permanently. At sixteen, she believed she might never have a traditional coming-of-age ceremony. While living without a home in Tingen, she earned money through arm-wrestling at Dragon Bar and slept beneath a tree near the Tussock River until Sifa arranged safer accommodation. 184

Appearance

Nefi is a strikingly tall woman with deep-blue eyes. Her youthful appearance initially led others to underestimate her, despite her exceptional size and strength; by the Southern Continent campaigns, she was described as two meters tall. 115 184 1106

• Her Dawn Armor is silver-white and elegant, with feather-patterned pauldrons, dawnlight gems, and a crested helmet. 698
• She manifests a Dawn round shield bearing the image of a praying girl. 698
• As a Demon Hunter, she commonly carries a greatsword nearly as tall as herself and a belt of prepared potions, ointments, and oils. 1052

Personality

Nefi is direct, energetic, and intensely earnest. She is quick to trust those who show her genuine care—especially Sifa, whom she calls “Boss”—but became more cautious after learning the dangers of concealed identities and Beyonder affairs. 375

She is compassionate toward vulnerable people and readily confronts those who prey on them, as shown by her defense of Mrs. Slin and her pursuit of kidnappers despite having no support from the police. Her great strength can frighten others, but she generally restrains herself unless someone is in danger. 1228 1229 1231

Nefi is fiercely competitive in combat and relentlessly trains to improve. She has a simple enthusiasm for food, particularly Desi Pies, and can be physically exuberant when greeting trusted companions. 375 509 662

Abilities & Skills

Weapon Mastery

As a Weapon Master, Nefi can quickly understand and employ weapons she has never used before.

• Adapted immediately to Sifa's Three-Section Staff during her battle with a Werewolf, overwhelming the opponent despite no prior experience with the weapon. 632
• Regularly trained with spears, lances, warhammers, battleaxes, halberds, whips, shields, revolvers, dual blades, scimitars, and daggers. 603
• Combines weapons fluidly in battle, shifting between spear, shield, saber, staff, and magical artifacts as conditions change. 632

Dawn Powers

Nefi's Dawn Knight, Guardian, and Demon Hunter abilities manifest as purifying light particularly effective against undead, Evil Spirits, and corruption.

• Condenses Dawn Armor, shields, and bladed weapons from light. 698
• Uses Light Storm to annihilate undead, destroy spiritual entities, and damage Demigod-level enemies. 960 1146 1149
• Her light can disperse Phantoms and Wraiths, weaken Evil Spirits, and purify souls trapped within hostile entities. 698 1151
• As a Guardian, can form a Dawn Wall or Guardian Barrier to protect allies from attacks below the Demigod level. 805 887 1130
• Her Sequence 4 Dawn Armor can ignore rifle fire and withstand artillery through a mobile Dawn Light Curtain. 1203

Demon Hunting and Tracking

As a Demon Hunter, Nefi is suited to hunting monsters, undead, Evil Spirits, and corrupted targets.

• Independently defeated a Demigod-level Feathered Serpent made from corpses and decayed heads, completing her advancement ritual. 960
• Can track humans as well as monsters; she successfully located and captured Black Cloud tribe trackers outside the primeval forest. 1094 1095
• Uses prepared potions, holy oil, ointments, and essential oils to strengthen her resistance against deathly and spiritual threats. 1149 1152 1154
• Resisted the slowing, freezing, and possession attempts of Grudge Spirits while leading an expedition in Valkula's pyramid. 1149

Leadership

Nefi has become an effective battlefield commander and religious representative.

• Protected Grey Wolf's outnumbered Black Cloud forces with barriers while he reorganized their formations. 1130
• Led expeditions through Valkula's undead-filled ruins, coordinating warriors, riflemen, medicines, talismans, and Beyonder support. 1146
• Ordered weaker explorers to remain behind when the pyramid's upper levels became too dangerous, then continued with the Scholar of Yore. 1151
• Led the assault on Kiena City's inner district, breached its wall, prevented the commander from escaping through the Spirit World, and killed him. 1203

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Crown of Thorns — A Sealed Artifact lent by Sifa. Its Sea of Light can create a protective zone against deathly abilities and form winged spears that bind surrounding space; Nefi used it in her Demon Hunter ritual and against the Composite Evil Spirit. 959 960 1151
• Twisted Ring — A magical ring given by Sifa that causes Mental Confusion or distorts a target's perception of time. It must be fed blood after each use. 579
• Distortion Bracelet — Used to redirect the Feathered Serpent's supernatural suction during her Demon Hunter ritual. 959 960
• Fighter's Cup — Inherited from Levtor; grants a temporary physical and mental enhancement but leaves the user extremely vulnerable afterward. 607
• White Bone Scepter — A non-mystical scepter recovered from Sia Palenque Eggers's coffin. Its symbolic authority helped Nefi convince the natives of Valkula that their curse had ended. 1156

Relationships

• Sifa / Duke — Mentor, captain, and trusted “Boss.” Sifa provided her potion formulas, taught her the Acting Method, equipped her for dangerous battles, and supported her Demon Hunter ritual without taking the victory from her. 184 375 959 960
• Caven — Fellow early companion and Beyonder. The two worked together to earn money and search for potion formulas before joining Sifa's wider circle. 230 375
• Mrs. Slin — Nefi's first benefactor in Tingen. Mrs. Slin provided food, shelter, and bakery work after Nefi protected her; Nefi later risked herself to rescue her from kidnappers. 1229 1230 1231
• Mr. Moretti — The Seer who divined Mrs. Slin's location using her bakery keys. He later anonymously left Nefi money and a message of encouragement. 1230 1231
• Mr. Swain — Elderly former naval officer who fed and sheltered Nefi while Sifa was absent. He cared for her like a granddaughter and reprimanded Sifa for leaving her alone. 184
• O'Neill — Crew member and frequent training partner's assistant. He supplied Nefi with weapons during her fight against the Werewolf and carried many of her weapons aboard the Explorer. 632 662
• Grey Wolf — Military ally in the Black Cloud tribe's campaigns. Nefi's barriers supported his command of an outnumbered force. 1130
• Yinmen and the Black Cloud tribe — Followers who regard Nefi as an Oracle of the Lord of War. Her testimony about becoming a Demigod helped persuade Yinmen to accept Sifa's faith. 1108 1174

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tingen and the Hunter Club

• Arrived stranded in Tingen, learned Loen customs, and survived homelessness. 1228
• Protected Mrs. Slin, worked at her bakery, and personally rescued her from kidnappers after the police refused to act. 1229 1230 1231
• Joined the Hunter Club and approached Duke's team, beginning her association with Sifa. 1231

Dragon Bar and Early Advancement

• Became known at Dragon Bar for defeating every arm-wrestling challenger, including the massive dockworker Tami. 184
• Received the Gladiator formula from Sifa as compensation for being left alone. 184
• Advanced to Gladiator, then later received the Weapon Master formula and the secret of the Acting Method. 230 375
• Rejoined Sifa as a Weapon Master and proved her adaptability by killing a Werewolf aboard the Explorer. 509 632

*Explorer* Crew

• Advanced to Dawn Knight using Levtor's Beyonder Characteristic and materials acquired through Sifa. 607 677
• Became one of the Explorer's principal combatants, fighting pirates, Rose School Beyonders, undead, and Werewolves. 698 734 747
• Advanced to Guardian and protected Alfred's team during operations against the Rose School, substantially reducing casualties. 805

Demon Hunter Ritual

• Traveled alone onto a death-saturated island to fulfill the Demon Hunter ritual. 958 959
• Defeated a Demigod-level Feathered Serpent by combining Light Storm, the Distortion Bracelet, Guardian defenses, and the Crown of Thorns. 960
• Advanced to Sequence 4 and was placed among the Demi-Humans to continue digesting her potion by hunting Monsters and Evil Spirits. 960

Church of War and Southern Continent Campaigns

• Served as an Oracle and military protector for the Black Cloud tribe and allied nomads. 1108 1130
• Used barriers to support Black Cloud's defense against a much larger tribal coalition and directed War Priests to seek Sifa's intervention. 1130
• Led the Valkula Ruins expedition, purging undead and Evil Spirits, entering the ancient pyramid, and helping lift the city's inherited curse. 1146 1151 1156
• Became the decisive force in the conquest of Kiena City during the Sifa Army's offensive against the Pale Empire. 1203

Trivia

• Nefi claims that even brown bears fled from her when she lived on her home island. 113 1228
• She is especially fond of Desi Pies and once accidentally ate an entire pie she had intended to save for later. 375 1231
• Her appearance and strength frequently cause others to compare her to a Valkyrie. 632 1151