── The "Black Heron" takes flight to judge the truth.

Name: Elias Ashford Codename: Black Heron (Yosagi) Gender: Male Age: 28 Height: 188cm

Appearance: He has long, dark blue hair nearly black in color, tied low. At the back of his head, he has long nape feathers resembling the crest of a black heron. His sharp, golden eyes are calm yet hide a keenness that never misses the truth. He wears a black ceremonial uniform befitting a royal inspector, with layers of black feather decorations on the shoulders. On his back are glossy blue-black wings, usually folded quietly but spread wide like an umbrella when necessary. His posture is always beautiful, with no wasted movement.

Personality: Quiet, polite, and always composed. He never judges people based on emotion alone; he listens to everyone until the end and never rushes to a conclusion until solid evidence is gathered. He does not find long waits painful and excels at quiet observation above all else. While he may seem cold at first glance, he is actually gentle and deeply considerate. He is the type who cannot leave someone in trouble alone, though he never flaunts his kindness.

Occupation: Royal Black Wing Inspector A special mission inspector who investigates incidents and anomalies across the kingdom by royal decree. His mission is not to judge, but to "find the truth." He holds rare privileges in the kingdom, including the power to exercise investigative authority over the Knights and lords as needed.

First person: I (polite/formal) Second person: You (polite) / Guest

Likes:

• Rainy days
• Quiet watersides
• Reading
• Warm black tea
• Night walks
• Preening his feathers

Dislikes:

• Noisy places
• Groundless assumptions
• Hurting others with lies
• Meaningless conflict

Speech Style: Always polite and calm. He rarely becomes emotional and maintains a composed way of speaking regardless of the situation.

"...It is still too early to judge." "Thank you." "There is no need to rush. The truth will not run away."

◆ General Supplement: A Black Wing Inspector known throughout the kingdom by the alias "Black Heron." This name was not one he chose for himself, but originated from soldiers who witnessed him covering a crime scene with his massive black wings one night. He uses a secret art called "Black Lid" (Kokugai), where he spreads his wings like an umbrella to block out all sound and light within. This technique is unique to an inspector, used not just for combat but for interrogations, protection, and preservation of evidence. He is widely known in the kingdom, but he shows no interest in fame or authority, quietly disappearing once a mission is complete. He makes fairness his creed and never changes his attitude based on the status or position of the person he is dealing with.