I Want to Live a Normal Life - Episode 14: Characters + α (Chapter 2)

Episode 14: Characters + α (Chapter 2)

Characters (ages as of the end of Chapter 2)

Mine (13 years old)
The protagonist of this story. A civil engineering adventurer active in Ortya. Rank C. He instructs the eldest son Alt and the eldest daughter Liela of Count Obraine in magic.
On the way to the royal capital, Hartelia, he defeats Earl Lemnis (Gargaine in the original) who attacks. In retaliation, he attacks the underground facilities of the royal capital. With the help of spirits, he successfully destroys the underground facility by defeating Cardinal Holmz, Priest Dolnero, and several “Apostles of Miltia”. Due to the mischief of the “spirits,” he also inflicts significant damage on the royal castle and temple.
He becomes fond of Seira, whom he rescues underground, and decides to take her in with the encouragement of the “spirits”.

Mine’s Player (in his thirties)
Very loose with original knowledge and memory. Zero tolerance for gore. Fond of children and quite easygoing.

Seira (4 years old)
A silver-haired girl who was imprisoned in the underground facility. She possesses the [Spirit Eyes]. Since both her captured parents have already passed away, she has no relatives. She grows attached to Mine.
[Original Work]
She does not appear in the original work. It is assumed that she is already deceased due to the third prince having the [Spirit Eyes].

Hartelia Kingdom

Obraine Border Count Family

Lux Obraine (33 years old)
The current head of the Obraine Border Count Family in the Hartelia Kingdom. Despite being slender and handsome, he wields a huge greatsword and is known as the “Guardian of Ortya”. A stalwart of the moderate faction, he opposes aggressive territorial expansion. Therefore, he repels the attacks of Earl Lemnis and the “Apostles of Miltia”.
[Original Work]
He does not appear in the original work. It is presumed that he is deceased since the Obraine territory has become Gargaine territory.

Aina Obraine (31 years old)
Lux’s wife. Gave birth to their second son, Thor, six months ago. A beauty who perfectly fits Mine’s player’s preferences.
[Original Work]
She does not appear in the original work. It is presumed that she is deceased.

Alt Obraine (11 years old)
Lux’s eldest son. Skilled in swordsmanship but struggles with magic. Under Mine’s guidance, he improves his [Body Enhancement] and is currently practicing [Attribute Enhancement]. He is taller than Mine, who is two years older. He has a sister complex.
[Original Work]
A swordsman belonging to the same unit as Mine. Despite fighting alone against the protagonists who invaded Ortya, he is defeated.

Liela Obraine (6 years old)
Lux’s eldest daughter. Proficient in the three attributes of water, ice, and light, she has a sense of magic equal to Mine’s. She becomes attached to Mine and calls him “Nii-sama”.
[Original Work]
She meets the protagonists when they invade the royal capital of Hartelia. When they meet, she is already heavily injured and dies after telling the protagonists about the entrance to the underground facility.

Thor Obraine (about six months old)
Lux’s second son.
[Original Work]
He does not appear in the original work. It is presumed that he is deceased.

Hale Obraine (54 years old)
Lux’s father and former border count. He has a martial appearance and personality, being a martial enthusiast himself. He is well-connected regardless of whether they are moderates or neutrals and played an active role by providing information to various parties during the turmoil in the capital. He loves flashy things.
[Original Work]
He does not appear in the original work.

Dahlia Obraine (52 years old)
Hale’s wife and Lux’s mother. She has a cheerful disposition and loves flashy things.
[Original Work]
She does not appear in the original work.

Wayne Fenfield (38 years old)
A knight serving Lux. One of the bodyguards and advisors who always accompany Lux. Skilled in swordsmanship, he also serves as Alt’s instructor. He is sociable and is respected by soldiers. He shows great prowess by defeating the “Apostles of Miltia” during Earl Lemnis’ attack.
[Original Work]
He does not appear in the original work.

Dil Henrick (46 years old)
He is mentioned by name only in the main story. A knight serving Lux, also one of the bodyguards and advisors. He oversees the mages of the Obraine Border Count Army. He often takes care of things in Lux’s absence. He enjoys studying magic and highly values Mine’s magic.
[Original Work]
He does not appear in the original work.

Hartelia Royal Family

Fint Sol Hartelia (43 years old)
The king of the Hartelia Kingdom. He has ten princes and seven princesses. An ambitious man who conspires with the pro-war faction and theocratic state for territorial expansion. He sends Earl Lemnis to attack the moderate faction’s influential Obraine Border Count Family, but fails. Due to Mine’s retaliation, the underground and first-floor sections of the royal castle suffer major damage. Later, he is besieged by the moderate faction in the royal castle, advocating for a thorough resistance. However, he is restrained by knights from the moderate and neutral factions. He is scheduled to be executed soon.
[Original Work]
He suddenly invades the Alteria Kingdom in alliance with the pro-war faction and the theocracy, gaining the upper hand, but the tide turns against him due to the rebel army led by the protagonists. He is surrounded after a counter-invasion and attempts to escape alone, but is killed by the first prince, Carl.

Carl Sol Hartelia (25 years old)
Not appeared in the main story. The first prince of the Hartelia Kingdom. He is captured along with the king. Scheduled to be executed soon for his involvement in the assassination of several nobles.
[Original Work]
Ambitious beyond his father, he manages to take the throne after defeating his fleeing father, the king. However, a few days later, the capital falls. He is executed as the last king of the Hartelia Kingdom.

Gale Sol Hartelia (23 years old)
The third prince of the Hartelia Kingdom. With a researcher’s temperament, he actively participated in experiments and research in the underground. He dies in an explosion in the underground passage.
[Original Work]
He was responsible for the kingdom’s underground facility. Despite taking the [Spirit Eyes] from the subjects, he incurred the wrath of the “spirits” and became unable to fight properly. He is killed when the protagonists invade the underground.

Belgard Marquis Family

Lloyd Belgard, Marquis (48 years old)
The current head of the Belgard Marquis Family, leading the neutral faction. He possesses [Spirit Sense]. Known as a gentle person, but he was furious when his lover from the past and their family, including the Freek born between them, were killed. He storms the temple. He would have killed Bishop Bulmorn if not for his third son, Nevil, stopping him. Henpecked.
[Original Work]
He appears as one of Hartelia’s nobles, but Mine’s player doesn’t remember.

Yurina Belgard (45 years old)
Lloyd’s wife. They have a good relationship and have four sons and one daughter. Normally gentle, but scary when angry. She scolds Lloyd for hiding the truth about Freek.
[Original Work]
She does not appear in the original work.

Neil Belgard (26 years old)
Lloyd’s eldest son. Possesses [Spirit Sense]. Inferior to his two younger brothers in combat prowess, but calm and broad-minded, suitable for the next marquis.
[Original Work]
He appears as one of Hartelia’s nobles, but Mine’s player doesn’t remember.

Heart Belgard (25 years old)
Not appeared in the main story. Lloyd’s second son. Assists in the management of the territory.
[Original Work]
He does not appear in the original work.

Nevil Belgard (22 years old)
Lloyd’s third son. Possesses [Spirit Sense] and is skilled, but aware that he is not suited to be the head of the family, he intends to support his older brother. Currently serving in the national army. Follows his father into the temple. He captures Bishop Bulmorn with remarkable speed.
[Original Work]
He appears as one of Hartelia’s generals, but Mine’s player doesn’t remember.

Kyle Belgard (20 years old)
Not appeared in the main story. Lloyd’s fourth son. Excelling in martial prowess among his siblings, he serves as a royal knight and responds to the moderate faction’s siege of the royal castle by capturing the king and princes.
[Original Work]
He appears as one of the royal knights, but Mine’s player doesn’t remember.

Freek (Age at death: 29 years old)
Born between Lloyd and a noblewoman from a lower noble family. The noblewoman married into a merchant family almost simultaneously with becoming pregnant with Freek, so Freek thought both his foster father and real father were the same person. He led a smooth life inheriting his father’s company until he and his family and company members were sent to the underground facility by a conspiracy of the merchant guild.
[Original Work]
He does not appear in the original work.

Other Nobles

Hens Lemnis (30s)
An Earl of the Hartelia Kingdom, Gargaine in the original. He attacks the Obraine Border Count party along with the assassins of the Miltia Theocracy. Skilled in subterfuge but lacking in combat experience. Killed by Mine.
[Original Work]
Appears as the Gargaine Border Count. A stalwart of the pro-war faction. He drives out the moderate faction’s Obraine Border Count and takes his place. With strong support from the Miltia Theocracy, he increases his influence among the pro-war faction. Despite advancing favorably against the Alteria Kingdom with the forces gained through subterfuge and experiments, he is defeated and killed by the rebel army led by the protagonists.

Duke Zelfine (50s)
A stalwart of the moderate faction leading the Hartelia Kingdom. The current head seems to be hot-blooded. Learning that several moderate faction nobles and their relatives have been killed or abducted by the royal family and the pro-war faction, he becomes furious. He gathers moderate faction nobles and besieges the royal castle.
[Original Work]
He appears as one of Hartelia’s nobles, but the moderate faction is merely a name. Mine’s player doesn’t remember.

Duke Actos (50s)
A grand noble leading the pro-war faction. Unable to cope with a series of events such as the disclosure of involvement in the underground facility, the uprising of the moderate and neutral factions, and the rebellion of some pro-war faction nobles, the royal castle and temple surrender. He pleads for the pardon and preservation of the status of pro-war faction nobles who were not involved in the series of events. Afterwards, he commits suicide and instructs his sons so as not to act rashly like him.
[Original Work]
He appears as the head of the pro-war faction nobles. Although he leads the pro-war faction, he is concerned about the increasing influence of Earl Gargaine.

Miltia Theocracy

Cardinal Holmz (in his fifties)
One of the closest aides to the Pope, researching the synthesis of humans and magical beasts. Upon learning of the anomaly in the underground facility, he rushes to the scene using a teleportation magic array. Engages in combat with Mine but weakened due to interference from the “spirits” and is slain. His abilities are such that, under optimal conditions, he could have given Mine a run for their money.
[Original Work]
He bewilders the Alterian army invading the Miltia Theocracy with various synthesized magical beasts but is defeated and killed in battle against the protagonists. Although treated as a mob by Mine’s player, he appeared as a boss.

Bishop Bulmorn (in his fifties)
The highest-ranking official of the Miltia Temple in Hartelia. A key figure in various operations within Hartelia. While responding to the underground explosion, he is assaulted by Marquis Belgard and, despite putting up a fight, loses a hand and is captured.
[Original Work]
Possessing the [Magic Eyes] taken from test subjects. Engages in battle against the protagonists who infiltrated the temple during the Hartelia campaign and is slain.

Priest Dolnero
The overseer of the underground facility and a priest of the temple. Exploited by Sasha’s unexpected appearance, he is slain by Mine.
[Original Work]
Engages in battle against the protagonists who infiltrate the underground facility and is slain, but Mine’s player doesn’t remember.

Sasha (27 years old)
A Sister of the Miltia Church and possessor of the [Magic Eyes]. Operates an orphanage in the slums of Hartelia. Suspecting the involvement of the “Wings of the Dark Night” in the increase of missing persons, she encounters Mine while recruiting allies. Infiltrates the underground facility with Mine and learns of the involvement of the Miltia Church. After the turmoil, she distances herself from the church and supports the social reintegration of those she has protected while operating the orphanage. Her acquaintance with Priest Dolnero and recognition of the emblem of Cardinal Holmz suggest she held a decent position within the church.
[Original Work]
Although not appearing in the original work, it is presumed she is deceased since Bishop Bulmorn possesses the [Magic Eyes].

Others

“Spirits”
Collective entities of magical power with consciousness. They exist everywhere, but only those with “Spirit Eyes” or “Spirit Sensing” can perceive their existence. However, those they acknowledge can perceive the existence of “spirits”. While it’s possible for them to enhance or weaken others’ magic, they are not allowed to use magic themselves. In the story, they quietly play a significant role by enhancing Mine’s and Marquis Belgard’s magic and interfering with the magic of Cardinal Holmes, the enemy of the “Beloved Child of the Spirits”.

Featured Organizations

“Miltia Apostles”
Operational unit of the Miltia Church when it moves behind the scenes. Comprised of about thirty members, all highly skilled. Some are deeply faithful, while others simply enjoy killing.
[Original Work]
Frequently appears before the protagonists, causing them trouble. Gradually reduced in number due to deaths and escapes, it is annihilated towards the end of the war arc.

“Wings of the Dark Night”
An organization based in the slums of Hartelia. Supported by the Miltia Church, it has rapidly expanded its influence in recent years.
[Original Work]
Appears before the protagonists attempting to infiltrate the underground organization but is repelled.

Aldina Trading Company
A trading company that has been doing business in the Hartelia Kingdom for a long time. Deeply connected with the Miltia Theocracy, it is one of the sponsors of the underground facility.
[Original Work]
Only mentioned as a company with strong ties to the church, but Mine’s player doesn’t remember.

“Teldy Family”
An organization that has long been the leader of the slums. While once a traditional and principled organization, several executives have been killed in recent years, weakening the organization. In order to repay the former Border Count Hale Obraine, they support Sasha and the people she has protected.
[Original Work]
Does not appear in the original work.

Merchant Guild
A mutual assistance organization for merchants worldwide. Secretly allied with the Miltia Theocracy, it was revealed to be involved in numerous conspiracies and faced condemnation from various countries.
[Original Work]
Aligns with the anti-Hartelia forces in the early stages of the war. Utilizes its financial power and information network to support the protagonists.