Arakiya

Arakiya (アラキア) also known as the Spirit Eater (精霊食らい) is a half demi-human dog-human girl who was promoted to the ranks of the Nine Divine Generals of Vollachia Empire.

Though not yet making an appearance in the main story, Arakiya played an important role in Prisca Benedict's childhood, as she was the only person who Prisca would think of as a friend. At the end of Crimson Afterglow, she sacrificed herself so Prisca could live on. She survived and joined the newly-crowned 77th Emperor of Vollachia–Vincent Vollachia, shortly after being appointed as one of the Divine Generals of the Empire, though her rank still remains unknown.

Appearance
Arakiya has red eyes, uneven dog ears, wears only the minimum clothing that allows her to keep her modesty so to help her attract micro-spirits, and has short silver hair with one of her bangs being red, and two of her tufts being black. She also wears an ornate eye patch on her left eye and a sash-like decoration on her right hip.

History
Arakiya grew up with Prisca Benedict and was her sworn sword during the Imperial Selection Ceremony. She ended up on Vincent Vollachia's side after she made a deal with him to fake Prisca's death. As a result of this plot she ended up losing vision in her left eye due to the effects of the poison she drank.

Abilities
Spirit Eating: Arakiya has the power to eat spirits, assimilate her body with them and use their powers as her own without needing to form a contract with them. By eating a Water micro-spirit, for example, she's described as almost becoming one with water, allowing her to swim past Demon Beasts residing in the waters, undetected. Her power is so strong that it even allowed her to take in one of the Four Great Spirits' power without losing her sanity. Arakiya is able to use other spirits' powers until she completely digests them, and it is unknown what happens to spirits, after she eats them. Furthermore, the firmer one's sense of self is, the better they are with their power.

Unknown Ability: Arakiya can mask her presence by diving into the shadows. The process which she does this by is unknown.

Equipment: Arakiya carries a tri-pronged wand with her to help channel her magic.