### Character Introduction + Harem and Continent Explanation
I tried to draw a map of the continent, but it was too difficult with the illustration app on my smartphone. <m(__)m> I'll upload it when I have something presentable.
Today, I'm too tired from this work, so I'll skip the 24:00 update. Please consider this as the 24:00 update.
### Characters
#### Main Characters
**Arnold Lakes Ardler**
Title: "Depleted Prince"
Me. Close friends call me Al.
The seventh prince of the Ardlerasia Empire. Eighteen years old, with black hair and black eyes. The only twin in the imperial family, and the older of the two. He is as handsome as his brother, but lacks composure and is not considered dignified. He is often criticized for not being elegant.
He is called the "Depleted Prince" because he has been overshadowed by his younger brother in every way. He is seen as incompetent, lazy, and a slacker, lacking ambition. In the competition for the throne, he is considered the least likely to succeed.
While he is indeed lazy, he is not incompetent and can wield powerful ancient magic. However, ancient magic is not viewed favorably in the empire and among the royal family (due to a past incident where his great-grandfather, who was obsessed with ancient magic, went mad and plunged the capital into chaos), so he keeps this a secret.
If any of the other powerful candidates become emperor, he and his mother will surely be killed. Therefore, he has decided to work in the shadows to make his brother, Leonardo, the emperor.
**Silver**
Title: "Strongest Adventurer of the Empire"
One of the five SS-rank adventurers in the continent, known for slaying an ancient dragon. A man in a black robe with a silver mask.
He is a stationary adventurer in the capital, belonging to the capital branch of the Adventurer's Guild. He generally only takes requests from the guild and only accepts missions in the vicinity of the capital.
His true identity is Arnold, who uses ancient magic to protect the empire from the shadows. His teacher is the spirit of his great-grandfather, who was once called the Mad Emperor, and he has learned a wide range of skills, including ancient magic and intrigue.
**Leonardo Lakes Ardler**
Title: "Banner"
Me. Close friends call me Leo.
The eighth prince of the Ardlerasia Empire. Eighteen years old, with black hair and black eyes. He is as handsome as his brother but is also considered dignified and elegant, and has many suitors.
He excels in swordsmanship, magic, and politics, making him one of the leading candidates for the next emperor. He is kind and empathetic, questioning the idea of family members fighting each other for the throne.
Arnold thinks he is too kind and naive to win the imperial succession struggle, as he tends to focus on the positive aspects of people rather than their negative ones. This is both a great strength and a weakness.
He trusts Arnold more than anyone else.
**Sebastian**
Title: "Omnipotent Butler"
Called "Seb" by Al.
Once a feared assassin known as the Grim Reaper, he became a butler for various reasons.
He is always by Al's side and understands him well. His skills are still formidable, and his information-gathering abilities are exceptional, making him a valuable asset to the weak Leonardo faction.
**Fiena von Kleinert**
16 years old.
Title: "Blue Seagull Princess, Keeper of Secrets"
A beauty known as the "Blue Seagull Princess." She has wavy, beautiful blonde hair and deep blue eyes, and is a petite girl with a curvaceous figure.
Two years ago, Emperor Johannes ordered the country's artisans to create bird-shaped hair ornaments. One of these, a beautifully crafted blue seagull, caught the emperor's eye. He was so pleased with it that he held a beauty contest to award it to the most beautiful woman in the country. Fiena, at just fourteen, won the contest and became known throughout the country as a beauty.
She is the only person, besides Sebastian, who knows Silver's true identity.
**Elena von Amsberg**
17 years old.
Title: "Prodigy of the Duke of Courage, Strongest Childhood Friend"
Al and Leo's childhood friend. A beautiful girl with pink hair and emerald eyes. She has a modest bust.
She is known as a "perfect superhuman" and has been exceptionally talented since childhood. She possesses top-tier skills, especially when using the holy sword passed down in the Duke of Courage's family, making her almost invincible.
She is the heir to the Amsberg family, descendants of the hero who defeated the demon king. She has always helped and scolded Al, acting as both a savior and a nemesis.
At just eleven, she became a royal guard, and at fourteen, she became the captain of the guard. She is a candidate for the next head of the royal guard.
She is considered one of the most outstanding members of the Duke of Courage's lineage, often compared to the first generation.
**Linfia**
Title: "Capable Adventurer"
An A-rank adventurer who helped Al. She has short brown hair tied in a ponytail and wears a hat and boyish clothing.
She is from a village of refugees in the southern border. She sought Al's help to resolve a problem in her village and now assists him in return.
She wields a magic sword that can change shape.
### Imperial Succession Candidates
**Erik Lakes Ardler**
Second Prince.
Blue hair and glasses.
The most likely candidate for the crown, serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He is cold and pragmatic, with a power base among the civil servants.
**Gordon Lakes Ardler**
Third Prince.
Red hair and a large build.
A prince who serves as a general. He is a warrior with a simple mindset.
His power base is among the military officers.
**Zandra Lakes Ardler**
Second Princess.
Green hair and a beautiful but severe face.
A mage who studies forbidden magic.
She is the most cruel of the royal family.
Her power base is among the mages.
### Other Characters
**Johannes Lakes Ardler**
Emperor of the Ardlerasia Empire.
Blonde hair and blue eyes.
A prolific emperor with thirteen children. He believes that the best way to ensure the empire's prosperity is to let his children compete for the throne, as he himself rose to power through such a struggle.
He has many wives and treats them equally, showing the breadth of his character. He is a renowned ruler who has expanded the empire's territory and is currently evaluating his children's potential to rule.
He is aware of his duty as a royal and believes it is the royal family's responsibility to produce a capable successor to govern the vast empire.
**Gustav Lakes Ardler**
Arnold's great-grandfather, the former emperor.
After abdicating in favor of his son, he became obsessed with ancient magic and eventually went mad, causing chaos in the capital.
Since then, ancient magic has been taboo among the royal family.
However, his personality is actually sealed in a magic book in a hidden room in the castle.
He was possessed by a demon sealed in the book.
He is Arnold's teacher in ancient magic.
**Franz Seebach**
Imperial Chancellor.
A rare genius who rose from the son of an innkeeper to become the most successful man in the empire. It is said that Johannes's greatest achievement was discovering Franz.
**Mitsuba**
The emperor's sixth wife.
Mother of Al and Leo. A black-haired dancer who caught the emperor's eye.
She raised Al and Leo with a hands-off approach, shaping them into who they are today.
**Krista Lakes Ardler**
12 years old.
Third Princess. Blonde hair and purple eyes.
She lost her mother and looks up to Mitsuba as a mother.
She has the ability to see the future, but very few people know about it.
**Traugott Lakes Ardler**
25 years old.
Fourth Prince.
Brown hair, blue eyes, and uncool glasses.
A plump prince who aspires to be a great writer despite lacking talent.
A man of refined tastes.
**Gido von Holzwart**
18 years old.
Brown hair in a bowl cut. Tall and poorly dressed.
The son of the Holzwart Duke, one of the oldest noble families.
A childhood friend of Al and Leo, he used to bully Al.
**Mark Tiber**
A middle-aged man.
A knight in the royal guard and the deputy captain of Elna's unit.
He was originally a knight in the Duke of Courage's service and joined the royal guard when Elna did.
He once saved Al's life.
### Duchy
**Evangelina di Albatro**
First Princess of the Albatro Duchy.
The older twin. A girl with light brown hair and green eyes.
She and her twin brother, Julio, can use sound-based magic.
She is very active compared to the quiet Julio.
**Julio di Albatro**
First Prince of the Albatro Duchy.
The younger twin. A boy who looks identical to Evangelina.
He is often mistaken for a girl due to his gentle nature.
He admires masculinity and looks up to Leo as a hero.
### Harem Overview
The harem is managed by the empress, but the third, fourth, and fifth consorts engage in constant power struggles, trying to help their children secure the throne.
- **Empress**
- Crown Prince, Fourth Prince
- **Second Consort (Deceased)**
- First Princess, Third Princess
- **Third Consort**
- Second Prince, Fifth Prince
- **Fourth Consort**
- Third Prince, Sixth Prince
- **Fifth Consort**
- Second Princess, Ninth Prince
- **Sixth Consort**
- Seventh Prince, Eighth Prince
- **Seventh Consort**
- Tenth Prince
### Continent Overview
**Fogel Continent**
Note: A simple map is included in the activity report. All country names are birds, and their flags feature the corresponding bird.
The continent is shaped like a bird with outstretched wings.
- **Central Part (Bird's Body)**: Ardlerasia Empire (modeled after Germany)
- **Western Wing**: Perlan Kingdom (modeled after France)
- **Eastern Wing**: Socal Empire (modeled after Russia)
- These three countries are known as the "Three Powers of the Continent."
- **Southern Peninsula (Tail)**: Albatro Duchy and Rondine Duchy (inspired by Italy)