Werner (Spin-off)

Werner (ヴァルナール), also translated as Valnar, is the representative of the Shusaku race in Siltvelt and also a staunch devotee of the Shield Hero.

Appearance
He was mentioned to be bird type Demi-Human with Red Wings and feathers on his arms and shoulders. He was mentioned to be in his early 20s but it could differ based on the fact that he is Demi-Human.

Personality
Werner acts as a proper noble diplomat through his proper manner of speech and behaviour. He worships the Shield Hero and sincerely wants the best for him. However, he is easily manipulated since Jaralis was able to twist Werner's efforts to help the Shield Hero for his own gain. He is considered the representative of one of the two conservative factions of the Siltvelt elite races.

Background
As a Shusaku Werner comes from a race considered to have high combat ability, as a politician however Werner has not trained himself to draw out this combat potential.

Loop 4
After Naofumi, Motoyasu and their party arrive to Siltvelt with the emissaries, Werner is the first one to welcome them to the castle. He is a bit surprised to see the Spear Hero (which is usually the enemy in the state religion) but accepts them all anyway. He treats them all as esteemed guests.

However, while Werner had good intentions, he was a bit naive as Jaralis was able to replace some of Werner's group with his own. Naofumi is repeated "attacked" by women trying to have children with him since he is the worshipped "Shield Hero" but Werner is unable to stop the attacks. Naofumi and his group are forced to defend by themselves until Naofumi's group are almost poisoned. Finally, Naofumi uses his holy authority to stop the attacks which Werner could not prevent.

Later, Werner escorts in the Vassal Claw hero Rhubaldt on Naofumi's request. Motoyasu kills the "hero" and reveals that it was a fake. Werner is shocked and starts an investigation into the matter.

Trivia

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