Rodrich Rückner

Rhodrich is a retainer to Count Wendelin von Benno Baumeister in the Helmut Kingdom. He is the illegitimate son of the finance auditor, Baron Rückner.

Appearance
He is tall and slender, and is usually described by Wend as having an ikemen-like appearance. He has emerald-green hair.

Personality
He is a very cheerful person and is a huge admirer of Wend. He is loyal and dedicated, and wishes to see Wend achieve even more greatness.

Abilities
​​​​Rhodrich is a skilled spearsman, and is also highly educated. Growing up in a mercantile family, he learned to read and write, as well as received training in the management of personnel, resources, and finance.

As a fighter, Rhodrich's spearsmanship skills are highly praised by Iina as he had once defeated her in combat, en route to winning the spearmanship division of the kingdom's martial arts tournament. His signature combat style is called the『Spinning Spear』.

Due to his extensive educational up bringing and his stature as a Champion of the spearmanship class, he would become one of Wend most trusted asset and thus when Wendelin rank rises to Earl. He was appointed his Governor.

Background
Rhodrich's mother was the daughter of a merchant. Because of this social difference, Baron Rückner would never take her as his wife or mistress, and Rhodrich would never be recognized as an heir to his father's title and estate, without the intervention of the king. As such, Rhodrich was ostracized from noble society.

Plot
Rhodrich first met Wend shortly after he was made a baronet by King Helmut, seeking to become his retainer. He was one of the first people to recognize Wend's magical prowess as well as his future social, societal, and economic influence. He spent three years trying to convince Wend to hire him. It wasn't until Wend decided to move adventurer operations to Breitburg, that members of Wend's party recommended to retain Rhodrich to govern his estate in Stadtburg. As a result of Rhodrich's success in the capital, Wend enlisted his help to coordinate the development efforts of the Savage Lands.

Relationships
Wendelin von Benno Baumeister - He was the first to advertise himself as a retainer after Wend became a baronet. Rhodrich also knows him by the book and reveres him and serves him loyally. Their relationship is extremely close but can sometimes get rocky especially if Rhodrich overworks him, thus calling him a demon in the process.

Corinna von Rückner - She is the direct granddaughter of Lord Commissioner Rückner. At the time of their engagement, she is 8 years old. As an 8 years old child isn’t able to marry yet, she is receiving bridal training at the capital. Her child will succeed the household of Baron Rückner.

Katia von Leche - She is the eldest daughter of the Commercial Affairs’ Earl Leche. She was taken as his second wife. Her child will succeed a retainer household.