Alfred Emerle

Alfred Emerle is the King's sword and the strongest knight of the Beltrum Kingdom, Currently is a prisoner in Restoration after getting defeated by Rio.

Summary
Earl Emal's second son, the strongest knight of Beltram Kingdom known all around the Strahl Region as The King's Sword, it's a title only bestowed to the strongest and most trusted knight by Beltram's Kings, he is the leader of the royal guard after taking over the position from the demoted Helmut Arbor, he would be the leader of the forces trying to rescue Celia after supposed kidnapping, he would then fight against Rio and being driven to a corner for him that would escape the place too when he the brightness coming from his sword attacks blinded everyone around them.

When Christina escaped from Bertram's royal capital after the evening party he received from the king the order of protecting her, Alfred unable to understand if the order meant to bring Christina back of making sure that she reached Rodania, something that would need of him betraying Charles and exposing his family to danger, from then he wouldn't know well what to do afterwards, when he finally met with Christina at the border with the Galarc kingdom even though he defended from Ouphia's attacks he never attacked seriously Christina's group neither put his all into capturing them, later he would be defeated and captured by Rio and made into a prisoner of war.

The next day he would reveal the circumstances to Rio around the fall of the Orgueille house.

Appearance
Alfred is a big man with a completely toned body, his hair is long and swept back giving him the wild style, he also keep a rough 5 o' clock facial hair

Personality
Alfred is a very calm and stoic person. Confident in his abilities in combat and a reliable commandant. Many in his country consider him the strongest swordsman of Beltram kingdom but he is not without flaws : his stoicism and knight code prevent him to assert the situation in his kingdom following the Arbor's coup d'état contenting to serve the family in power. Alfred is loyal to vice, a thing that Helmut Arbor has understood very well when he orchestrated the ruin of Orgueil family (Lucius family) to have Alfred who is more docile and useful for his plans. Nethertheless Alfred is a honorable and selfless knight, telling Charles to escape Rio's wrath for hurting Orphia and accepting defeat and punishment for his actions.

Abilities
Magic

Swordmanship

Relationships
Vanessa Emerle:  Alfred's little sister, Vanessa looks up and really takes pride of her brother's position. Alfred seems to trust his little sister as when he chases after Rio, who "kidnapps" Celia, he gave her the command of the knights on the wedding avenue.

Charles Arbor: Charles disdains him because of his superior skills both as fighter and commander. On his side Alfred does not really care about him bullying him but is prompt to act when Charles shows himself incompetent (twice, one while Celia's wedding and two with Christina's escape).

Rui Shigekura: They seem to have a cordial relationship'''. '''

Christina Beltrum : As a member of the royal family and the heir to Beltram throne, Alfred has much respect for the princess. When Alfred went with the army to retrieve Christina before she crosses the Galarc frontier, the king told Alfred to "take care of his daughter" (never saying to stop or kill her). Understanding his king, Alfred fights with a lot of hesitation according to Rio. After his defeat and being taken as a prisonner of war Alfred is interrogated by the princess about his directives and motives.

Orphia

Rio : Alfred meets Rio briefly when Celia was about to be wed to Charles. He quickly understands his knights are no match for Rio and decides to fight him personally. Rio's goal being to stall all forces on him, he fights with a lot of restraint which frustrates Alfred. Later they fought again near the Galarc borders, this time Alfred finds out soon Rio is way too strong even for him and orders Charles to flee while he blocks him. Alfred ultimately loses the duel along with Rui. Later he tells Rio about Lucius and his family and when he was transferred to Rodania he thanks Rio for taking care of him.