Amelia

Biodata

Background / History

Amelia is the daughter of Carmel, the former captain of the Freedom. Ten years before Wells entrusts her to Zhang Yao and Luo De, Carmel sailed away to seek treasure supposedly belonging to the Holy Light Empire. He never returned, and neither rumors of his death nor claims that he had found the treasure could be verified 33.

Amelia and Wells waited for their father for years. Five years before the present events, Wells reestablished the Free Pirates and began searching for him. Amelia serves as navigator under her brother’s command 24 33.

Appearance

• Hair: Long and silver 40.
• General appearance: Described as a sweet, lovely young woman whose charm is youthful and lively rather than Guleiya’s mature allure 24 25.
• Expressions: Uses playful smiles and deliberately pleading eyes when trying to persuade others 25 26.

Personality

Amelia initially disliked the entranced looks men gave her. As one of only two women aboard the Freedom, she confided in Guleiya, who taught her to treat her beauty as a weapon and exploit unwanted attention. Amelia became accustomed to influencing men through charm; Zhang Yao’s apparent indifference offended her, particularly after he had also upset Guleiya 25.

Her confidence gives way to insecurity when persuasion fails. After Zhang Yao walks away from recruitment and Wells rebukes her, she asks whether she has done something wrong and whether everyone hates her. Around Wells she is notably subdued and obedient, and his departure for the Death Sea leaves her inconsolable 26 33.

Amelia strongly resents confinement. She challenges Luo De’s decision to leave her indoors while he goes out, arguing that she is equally tired of being cooped up. Zhang Yao’s threats and dismissive responses turn her anger into hurt, prompting her to seek comfort from Luo De 39.

Relationships

• Wells — Older brother and captain. Amelia obeys him despite her usual assertiveness. He reprimands her treatment of Zhang Yao, later entrusts her to Zhang Yao and Luo De, and promises to return for her 24 26 33.
• Carmel — Missing father and former captain of the Freedom. Amelia and Wells spent years waiting for his return after his treasure expedition disappeared 33.
• Guleiya — Confidante and influence on her use of charm. Guleiya encourages Amelia to exploit men’s fascination with her appearance and comforts her after the failed recruitment 25 26.
• Luo De — Crewmate and later temporary caretaker. He opposes her dangerous recruitment test, consoles her after Wells leaves, and treats her with fatherly tenderness. He eventually moves her into hiding 26 33 40 48.
• Zhang Yao — Failed recruit and reluctant protector. Their antagonism begins with her attempt to force him into a dangerous trial. He later accepts responsibility for her out of respect for Wells, but their shared lodging remains tense 25 26 33 39.
• Maluk — Boatswain whom Amelia selects to test Zhang Yao. She expects him to administer a beating despite Luo De’s warning that the fight could cause serious injury or death 25 26.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Failed Recruitment

• Amelia meets Zhang Yao when Luo De brings him to the crew. She openly disbelieves the report that a Heaven Tier expert accompanied the attacking navy 24.
• Asked to explain recruitment requirements, she says the Free Pirates maintain an elite crew whose members must each be able to fight ten opponents. Her first test requires Zhang Yao to last ten minutes against Maluk; she withholds the second requirement 25.
• She ignores Luo De’s objections and tries to secure Zhang Yao’s agreement through pleading, then accusations of cowardice. Zhang Yao refuses the trial and leaves 26.
• Wells tells Amelia and Guleiya that they went too far. Their conduct also contributes to the rupture after which Luo De leaves the crew 26.

Separation from the *Freedom*

• During an unexpected reunion at the inn, Amelia and Guleiya repeatedly seem ready to speak but remain silent; the text leaves their hesitation attributed to either reserve or embarrassment 32.
• Wells asks Zhang Yao and Luo De to care for Amelia for approximately two months while he takes the crew into the Death Sea. She arrives visibly distressed and cries after he leaves 33.
• Luo De fears the arrangement reflects Wells’s concern that he may not survive: the crew has already escaped the undead-infested waters twice, suffering losses on its second expedition 34.

Confinement and Political Danger

• Amelia clashes with her caretakers over leaving the inn. When Zhang Yao refuses her request to eat downstairs, she complains to Luo De that he will not let her eat; Luo De comforts her with her favorite food 39 40.
• Fehr explicitly includes the young woman in their bedroom when offering three protective tokens alongside his assassination commission. Zhang Yao interprets this as proof that Fehr knows their circumstances and is threatening their safety 42.
• Zhang Yao asks Luo De to hide Amelia before he begins killing Ironblood Brotherhood leaders. Luo De later exploits reduced surveillance at the inn to move her to a safe location 43 48.

Notable Quotes

“Guleiya, did I do something wrong? Everyone seems to hate me!” 26

“No! You say you're almost getting sick from being cooped up in this room every day! So am I! I want to go out with you!” 39

Trivia

• Her favorite treats include Auntie Moni’s desserts from Heart House and hot cakes. After Luo De brings them, she guards the basket and tells Zhang Yao he cannot have any 40.
• She and Zhang Yao are both eighteen, although Luo De initially assumes Zhang Yao is considerably older 40.