Melphiera Marchalrayd is a spirited noble lady with vibrant red hair, a hearty appetite, and a scandalous passion for researching monster cuisine.
She is the daughter of Count Gislain du Tulle Marchalrayd and his late wife, Elise.
Melphiera has a strained relationship with her stepmother, Celia Marchalrayd. She also has a younger stepbrother, the son of Gislain and Celia.
Inherited Legacy
She carries on the legacy of her mother, who studied the practice of eating monsters, which is considered taboo by the Spirit Faith.
This unusual research was originally started to combat a devastating famine that struck 17 years ago.
Social Standing
Because of this, she is infamously known and shunned in high society as the "Gluttonous Lady."
Her controversial reputation meant that even after reaching a marriageable age, she remained without a single suitor.
Her fortunes changed at a royal banquet when she was noticed by Aristide Roger de Galbraith, the infamous "Mad-Blooded Duke."
While Melphiera was drawn to Aristide's handsome appearance and his non-judgmental attitude, she was initially suspicious of his sudden marriage proposal.
She gradually opens her heart to him, especially after he shows no disgust towards her research and even acknowledges its usefulness.
As a researcher, Melphiera is exceptionally brilliant and dedicated to her work.
However, her behavior is often considered quite unladylike, as she will completely forget to eat or sleep when absorbed in her studies. She also shows no hesitation when dissecting monsters, a habit that further solidifies her wonderfully unconventional nature.
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