Rita

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Rita (丽塔)
Alias(es)	Lady Rita; Miss Rita; Doctor Rita (an identity later imitated by Russell)
Species/Race	Human → Feline → Royal Court Blood Demon → Hellhound
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Schicksal; Blade of Immortality
Occupation/Role	S-rank Valkyrie; Schicksal assassin; Durandal's former Adjutant; maid
Status	Active
First Appearance	20

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
S-rank Valkyrie	20	Though considered the weakest documented S-rank in raw physical ability, she possesses exceptional perception and assassination expertise.
Feline foundation	221	Retains a Feline transformation rather than reverting to her former human foundation.
Royal Court Blood Demon	225 226	Russell uses the Monkey Talisman to change her race; she becomes dependent on blood to manage bloodlust and strengthen herself.
Hellhound	385	Undergoes another racial transformation; loses the Blood Demon's blood-consumption stat enhancement and struggles to retain her former bloodthirsty abilities.
Sugar Silver Key fragment	935	Acquires a fragment of the powerful ancient Hugos relic, improving her capabilities.

Background

Rita served Schicksal as an S-rank Valkyrie and the foremost assassin of the Blade of Immortality. Her combat ability did not come from an exceptional bloodline; she reached S-rank through extensive training in infiltration, concealment, self-deception, and combat. She was Durandal's Adjutant and maintained a close, protective concern for Durandal and Kiana. 20 185 623

When Russell first entered her area, Rita immediately detected his unusual aura and treated him as a possible spy. After poison failed, she prepared to subdue him with her scythe, but Russell escaped through an apparent death-like collapse. 20

She later assisted Kiana and pursued Russell through Blade of Immortality resources, though Kiana persuaded her not to investigate him further after learning his only confirmed offense was taking compromising photographs of one of Rita's team members. 43

Rita eventually accepted a Feline foundation, judging it superior to her original human one. Seeking greater strength, she chose the Blood Demon race over remaining a Feline, accepting Russell's blood to control the resulting bloodlust. 221 225 226

Her Blood Demon transformation caused confusion among people who knew her Feline identity, particularly Xinteliya and Maria. The transformed Rita did not recognize Xinteliya, leading others to believe her memories and identity had been altered. 230 231 233

After difficulties caused by the impurity of the Honkai world's blood, Rita underwent another racial alteration and became a Hellhound. The change disrupted her previous Blood Demon Arts and removed her ability to enhance herself through consuming blood. 384 385

Appearance

Rita is an elegant, alluring young woman commonly seen in maid attire. She has short ash-gold hair and wine-red eyes; as a Blood Demon, her complexion becomes pale, her eyes crimson, and she develops prominent canine teeth. 20 230

• Wears maid-style clothing by preference; she considers maid work genuinely interesting. 929
• Uses an elegant, composed manner that contrasts with her insecurity in emotional matters. 338 610
• Previously had cat ears while in her Feline form. 117 221
• Her Blood Demon form bears a visibly sickly pallor and blood-red eyes. 230

Personality

Rita is highly observant, cautious, and professional. She can rapidly assess threats, conceal her own presence, arrange travel and logistics, and handle administrative work effectively. 20 43 193 536

Despite her poised presentation, she is emotionally vulnerable regarding Durandal and later Russell. She admires Durandal deeply, struggles with feelings she considers improper, and at one point decides to leave Durandal's team and Russell's service to protect her own emotional well-being. 625 631 632 634

She enjoys serving and caring for others, whether through cooking, massage, household work, or organizing larger affairs. Durandal believes Rita would spoil those around her if she did not restrain herself. 224 680

Abilities & Skills

Assassination and Stealth

Rita is Schicksal's strongest assassin and specializes in remaining undetected, even by other S-rank Valkyries. 20 43

• Can conceal her presence closely enough that Kiana fails to notice her standing nearby. 44
• Uses advanced observation to predict an opponent's movements and seal off likely paths. 20
• Trained in infiltration, concealment, and self-deception. 185
• Her physical strength is comparatively low for an S-rank, limiting her effectiveness in direct duels. 20 43 45

Originium Arts — *Twilight Whisper*

As a Blood Demon, Rita names her Originium Arts Twilight Whisper. Its basic functions involve blood control and strengthening herself through blood consumption. 250 385

• Can modify physical condition and accelerate her own recovery from Arts overuse. 123
• Can improve another person's physical state; Manea recognizes the military significance of this capability. 120
• Can apply effects to matter within her range, including freezing, burning, or crushing targets with manifested material effects. 385
• Blood consumption previously enhanced her attributes, but this function was lost after she became a Hellhound. 385
• Her Royal Court Blood Demon bloodline reacts poorly to impure blood in the Honkai world. 384

Blood Demon Traits

Rita's Blood Demon transformation grants a bloodlust that must be controlled through feeding. 225 226

• Can follow blood scents to track targets or locations. 235
• Required Russell's blood after her transformation to manage her urges. 225 226
• Her bloodline provides a powerful racial foundation compared with her previous ordinary-human base. 221 225

Stigmata

Rita's implanted Stigmata is a major source of her strength and can advise her in critical decisions. 185 632

• Enables strength beyond her original racial foundation. 221
• Provides analytical warnings about her physical state and dangerous drugs affecting her. 632
• Is tied to her consideration of a possible Herrscher transformation. 385 387

Equipment

• Gene Reaper — Scythe-type primary combat weapon. 43
• Shadow Iron Armor — Schicksal-issued armor that supports her concealment-focused combat style. 43
• High-density Honkai energy weapons — Used to compensate for her lower physical output compared with other S-ranks. 20
• Sugar Silver Key fragment — Fragment of an ancient Hugos relic discovered by Rita. 935

Relationships

• Durandal — Former captain and Adjutant's superior; Rita admires her deeply and has complicated romantic feelings toward her. 20 225 625 631
• Russell — Initially regarded as a suspicious enemy; later becomes her benefactor, master, partner, and romantic interest. He changes her race, provides blood, and assists with her condition. 20 225 634 936
• Kiana — Rita is protective of Kiana and shares concern over her family history and Herrscher risk. 37 184
• Ragna — Rita's teacher and savior. Ragna rescued her during a Honkai disaster in Manchester when Rita was twelve, inspiring her to join Schicksal. 659 928
• Maria — A friend who trusts Rita's help and views her as an exceptionally capable older sister. 122 223
• Xinteliya / Platinum — Friend distressed by Rita's Blood Demon transformation and apparent memory loss. 231 232
• Manea — Seeks Rita's assistance for Kashimir and recognizes the strategic potential of her Originium Arts. 120 123

Story Role / Major Arcs

Schicksal Assassin

Rita investigates Russell after detecting his unusual aura, attempts to poison and subdue him, and later aids Kiana in confronting him. Her stealth and assassin training establish her as a dangerous operative despite inferior S-rank physical power. 20 43 45

Doctor Rita and the Kashimir Operation

Russell impersonates Rita as “Doctor Rita,” using her appearance while assisting Maria, Manea, Xinteliya, and their associates. The impersonation causes others to form strong attachments to the image of Rita and complicates their understanding of the real Rita's fate. 117 118 125 234

Blood Demon Transformation

Rita chooses power over her preferred Feline form and becomes a Blood Demon through the Monkey Talisman. Her changed race, bloodlust, and apparent loss of memories trigger a failed rescue effort and disrupt an assassination plan against the King of Huainan. 225 226 231 233

Bloodline Instability and Resignation

Her Blood Demon bloodline proves incompatible with the Honkai world's impure blood. After becoming a Hellhound and suffering worsening potion-related instability, Rita considers abandoning her Herrscher experiment qualification, resigning as Russell's attendant and Durandal's maid, and taking a remote role instead. 384 385 632

Investigation of the Godfather

Rita becomes suspicious of a connection between Russell and Durandal's Godfather. Rather than investigate directly and risk involving Durandal, she asks Russell to investigate his adoptive father himself. 659 660 661

Trivia

• Rita was only nineteen during the Third Great Eruption. 610
• She survives on as little as two hours of sleep per day during demanding periods. 20
• Although she presents herself as seductive and mature, she is described as inexperienced and poor at handling romance. 338 610
• She prefers cats and uses them as a way to create more conversation with Durandal. 672