Amanda Stern

Character Overview: Amanda Stern

Appearance

Amanda Stern is a beautiful woman with waist-length black hair usually held by a pin. Her deep, phoenix-like eyes convey a cold indifference, giving her an aura of holiness and unreachability. Her exquisite, small face is devoid of any makeup, highlighting her natural beauty and innocence, which invokes a protective instinct in those around her.

Personality

Despite being born into a privileged family, Amanda remains well-mannered, intelligent, and kind. She maintains a cold exterior, a necessity due to being exposed to schemes and ploys from a young age. She matured faster than most, leading her to shut herself off emotionally and avoid forming unnecessary relationships. Amanda is observant and cautious, using her keen insight to gauge people's intentions. She dislikes feeling indebted and ensures to repay every favor, avoiding unrealistic expectations from others. Her slight obsessive-compulsive disorder makes her fixated on cleanliness and symmetry, and she gets annoyed by disorganization.

After her father is trapped in the demon realm, Amanda becomes depressed but tries to stay strong for her guild. Witnessing Ren's supposed death deepens her depression, though discovering he is alive eventually helps her recover emotionally. Over time, she becomes more expressive and starts teasing and joking with others, showing a warmer side, especially around Ren.

History

Amanda is a talented archer and the daughter of Edward Stern, the guild master of the Demon Hunter guild. She is the successor of the guild and has been groomed for leadership from a young age. Her mother left when she was two, and her nanny, who raised her, passed away when she was eleven, which left her emotionally scarred and unable to smile.

Throughout her childhood, Amanda faced multiple kidnapping attempts. Despite these challenges, she grew into a strong and resilient individual. She chose Food Exploration as her elective and was once targeted by Elijah. With Ren's help, she managed to survive an assassination attempt and later discovered Ren's ruse to protect her.

Abilities

• Apollo's Descent (E): A powerful skill that gathers mana at the tip of her arrow, releasing it in a devastating attack. It has high mana consumption.
• Mana Sense (C): Allows Amanda to sense and see mana disturbances.
• Target Lock (S): A non-combat ability that enables Amanda to filter and select specific targets based on defined criteria, with mana consumption increasing with the number of targets.

Relationships and Emotional Growth

Amanda's relationship with Ren significantly influences her emotional development. Initially cold and distant, she becomes more expressive and affectionate, especially after realizing her feelings for him. Their relationship helps her break free from her emotional shell, leading to a more balanced and happy demeanor.

Trivia

• Sweet Tooth: Amanda loves sweets, especially hazelnut-flavored ice cream.
• Emotional Trauma: Her nanny's death and her father's absence have deeply affected her, contributing to her reserved nature.
• Protective Instincts: Despite her cold exterior, Amanda deeply cares for those close to her and goes to great lengths to protect them.

Amanda Stern is a complex character whose journey from emotional isolation to finding love and companionship is a central theme in "The Luminescent Swordsman". Her strength, intelligence, and dedication make her a pivotal character in the story.