The system's Character Panel unfolded in full behind the imperial knight.
Twenty-seven years old; diplomacy 15, martial 21, stewardship 16, intrigue 13, learning 14, valor 25. An education as an excellent strategist, with traits including organizer, KMF knight, strict military discipline, and experience in urban assaults. Brave, calm, diligent, and chivalrous lined up neatly in the personality column.
Yet the numbers were not what stood out most.
[Special relationship: Cornelia's knight.] [Loyalty target locked.] [When his liege's safety is threatened, stress increases, and personal valor and execution ability rise simultaneously.] [Weakness: May voluntarily take risks beyond reasonable limits when Cornelia is involved.]
If Li Xingke was the sort of monster who could hold an entire front alone, pile every military and administrative duty into his own arms, and insist he could keep working even as he coughed up blood, then Gilford was a slightly weaker version, but one that better fit a normal country's operating manual.
He could lead troops into battle himself or serve as a staff officer. His subordinates respected him, and his superiors trusted him. The longer Lin Cuo looked, the more pleased he became.
Come to think of it, the man was much like Xiahou Dun, only with both eyes intact and high scores in both civil and military affairs.
If Gaozu had seen such a handsome man, he would probably have taken him by the hand and dragged him toward his carriage, asking whether the brave fellow would join him in conquering the world. Seen from the outside, Gaozu's particular brand of appreciation for talent really was sometimes only a step away from a taste for men.
Once the Human United Government was truly established, he could set up a High Lord Council and put Li Xingke, Todo, Gilford, Cornelia, Lelouch, Rakshata, and