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Blade Gushiken

maleFirst seen chapter 5Last seen chapter 54

Blade, a dragon trainer with a gash on his forehead, appears flirting with Evie, discusses his dragon exchange with The Villain, and mentions recent shipment issues and the boss's absence. Blade struggles with a massive dragon, shows affection toward Evie, and asks her to retrieve his training book. Blade confesses his past, including stealing a dragon egg and his connection to the Villain, while being confronted by Evie about a certificate. Blade is implicated indirectly through the employment letter, suggesting deceit. Blade Gushiken reveals his hidden royal employment letter, his familial background, and promises a magical oath to never conceal secrets from Trystan while debating the dragon’s name. Blade appears with a fresh bandage on his head and gives Trystan a fist pump. Blade arrives in the kitchen, comments on Becky, mentions progress on "Fluffy", and observes The Villain. Finds and shows the ominous silver ring, confirms the dragon's chains predate his arrival, and reveals the shipment’s origin. Blade is referenced as having an exaggerated résumé and being unhelpful for the current plan. Blade is identified as a dragon trainer, carries a frog named Kingsley on his shoulder, and comments on Becky’s cologne. Blade interacts with the guvre, noting its eating habits and temper. Blade arrives damp from rain, suggests breaking into the wine cellar, comments on his sensitivity to glass and on potential shock from the drink, and engages in banter with colleagues. Blade carries a gold‑foiled invitation, declines to bring Fluffy, and joins Evie for the celebration. Blade appears at the celebration, whistles, comments on Becky, drinks silver wine, and warns Evie about possible poison. Blade arrives injured, debates past assistance, and volunteers to help recapture the guvre before retreating. Blade sprints past Trystan, uses a looped rope to gain height, smiles at Clare, and offers to brew a sleeping draught from nearby herbs. Blade is referenced as missing during the capture. Blade grabs Evie's waist, pulls her back during a fight, and exchanges terse dialogue with her and the Villain. Blade enters after the door is broken, comments on the guvre’s behavior and offers his magic to support the Villain’s efforts. Questions the wall removal, remarks on the guvre and the Villain’s animal‑trainer résumé.

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