Editing Asep Muhammad Ridwan (section)

== Relationships ==
* '''[[Zachary Valente]]:''' His commander. Asep respects Zachary's leadership and pragmatic approach, while Zachary values Asep's ingenuity and combat skills, often trusting him with critical, unconventional missions.
* '''[[Treste Comte Mordeau]]:''' His partner in crime (science). They have a bickering, sibling-like dynamic. Asep provides the practical engineering concepts, while Treste translates them into magical reality.
* '''[[Adeline]]:''' A leader of the Merlesian refugees. Asep harbors romantic feelings for her, drawn to her selflessness and strength. While he initially pulled away due to insecurity, by the end of Volume 2, they share a mutual, unspoken understanding and closeness.
* '''[[Estella Aria]]:''' The former High Overseer of the Eclipse. Estella developed a twisted, obsessive crush on Asep after realizing he was an "Otherworlder," viewing him as the perfect mate for her evolutionary experiments. Asep finds her terrified but useful.
* '''[[Stark]] & [[Karl]]:''' His closest friends within the mercenary company.