Main Character Profile
Chinese Name: 魏堅 (Wèi Jiān) Japanese Name: Gi Ken
Wei (魏): Historically a strong surname in Warring States, also symbolizing "guard" or "fortified."
Jian (堅): Means "firm, resolute, unyielding," perfect for his leadership style.
Gi Ken – The Black Tide of Qin
Chinese Name: Ji Jian (纪坚) Japanese Name: Gi Ken (ギケン) Height: 6'6" after full growth
Origin: Qin, rural province, civilian farmer family — only son of a retired soldier Starting Age: 16 years old at enlistment (243 BC) Main Weapons:
Primary: Glaive (versatile for infantry and cavalry)
Secondary: Mid-size sword
Backup: Dagger
Archery: Uses longbow on foot, composite bow when mounted
Background
In his previous life, Gi Ken was an Asian-American otaku living paycheck-to-paycheck, obsessed with anime/manga (Kingdom being his favorite), and a casual gamer.
Despite the "weeb" stereotype, he practiced Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, making him unexpectedly skilled in close combat.
Dies via the infamous Truck-kun and meets ROB (Random Omnipotent Being).
ROB, bored, reincarnates him into Kingdom without wishes, but gifts him:
1. Taskmaster mimicry + Captain America super-soldier physiology (peak human strength, speed, stamina, reflexes).
2. Complete poison immunity (kept secret from everyone except companions).
3. 10 loyal male companions, all average geniuses with "jack of all trades" talent — later specializing due to upbringing.
The Ten Companions
(Chinese Name → Japanese Name)
Failed Scholar Background (future ministers)
Ren Ka (任嘉 → Jin Ka) — Smith's son, military engineering and weapons expert.
Parents wanted him to study classics for government post; he purposely failed, choosing blacksmith work.
Future Role: Minister of Armaments.
Shao Yuan (邵遠 → Shou En) — Farmer's son, logistics and supply genius.
Forced to study administration; failed on purpose to avoid tax office job.
Future Role: Minister of Agriculture and Supplies.
Mo Jian (莫建 → Moku Ken) — Carpenter's son, fortification and siege specialist.
Pressured into architecture as scholar-official; tanked the exams to pursue carpentry.
Future Role: Minister of Works.
Tao Lin (陶林 → Tou Rin) — Innkeeper's son, intelligence and diplomacy expert.
Parents wanted him in the diplomatic corps; he deliberately failed and ran an inn.
Future Role: Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Wei Tong (衛同 → Ei Dou) — Retired soldier's son, drillmaster and discipline enforcer.
Expected to study law and military theory only; sabotaged his tests to join army early.
Future Role: Minister of War.
Jin Zao (金藻 → Kin Sou) — Merchant's son, trade and finance strategist.
Family wanted him to pass finance exams for palace treasury; failed intentionally.
Future Role: Minister of Finance.
Non-Scholar Background (lifetime soldiers)
Han Ryu (韓流 → Kan Ryuu) — Hunter's son, master scout and archer.
Remains in military his whole life; loyal field commander.
Bao Ke (鮑克 → Hou Koku) — Fisherman's son, riverine and amphibious expert.
Lifelong military service; leads waterborne operations.
Dao Feng (刀峰 → Tou Hou) — Herbalist's son, combat medic and poison expert.
Stays in army as chief medical officer and poison countermeasure lead.
Liu Gan (劉干 → Ryu Kan) — Stonecutter's son, shield wall and terrain engineer.
Remains in military; specializes in defensive warfare.