Poise

Poise is often seen carrying a spider plush and is typically accompanied by her bearded, sword-bearing butler.

Her design is memorable due to her noble attire and distinct preference for the company of unusual, giant insects.

Poise is sharp-tongued, honest, and unafraid to speak her mind.

Despite her bluntness, she is caring and willing to risk her safety for others, especially those in need.

She displays deep empathy toward all living creatures, especially the monstrous insects in her new home, whom she considers equals.

Poise hails from a noble family in the Bo Kingdom.

After witnessing the extermination of the Shadow Clan by the Geslan army, she saved Kage, a child from the clan, smuggling him out of the country.

She later withdrew to the ominous Poison Forest, living amongst its strange and oversized insect creatures.

Poise possesses the frightening ability to extend multiple poisonous stingers from her body and emit toxic gas.

She can replenish her toxins through a small aperture on her forehead, making her uniquely dangerous and versatile within her environment.

Her relationship with Kage began when she saved his life, a choice that profoundly influenced the future path of both Kage and Bojji.

She is fiercely protective of her insect companions, treating them with affection and respect.

Her interactions with outsiders, such as Bojji and Loulou, are often tense due to misunderstandings or prejudice, but she remains resolute in her convictions.

Her butler is her loyal follower, always at her side.

Poise's action to save Kage was a turning point in the entire story.

Had she not intervened, key relationships and pivotal events—such as the friendship between Bojji and Kage—would never have happened.

Therefore, her small act of kindness changed the course of many lives, impacting the destinies of major characters in the Ranking of Kings.

Despite attempts at reconciliation, she was labeled a monster by villagers and eventually gave up seeking their acceptance.

She shows courage even in defeat, surrendering with dignity when confronted by powerful opponents.

"Everyone is struggling to survive in this harsh world, just like us. There’s really no difference."

"You were lucky back then, but if you come back to this country, you won’t survive. After all, you can’t do anything, can you?"

Saving Kage and Her Flight

When the Shadow Clan was being hunted, Poise took the risk of sheltering the last surviving child, Kage.

With the help of her butler, she concealed Kage inside a plush toy and helped him escape the Bo Kingdom.

Life in the Poison Forest

Years later, Poise resurfaces as a matured woman living among the monstrous insects of the Poison Forest.

She protects the forest with the aid of her insect companions, chasing away intruders who threaten the delicate balance of her home.

Reunion with Kage and New Challenges

Poise is reunited with Kage, but quickly points out his weaknesses in her usual forthright manner.

Despite Kage’s fears about the monsters in the forest, Poise gently asserts the innocence and earnestness of her insect friends.

The Truth Behind the Poison

Poise is accused of being the source of the mysterious poison, struggling to produce an antidote as new toxins emerge.

At one point, she confronts Loulou, who resists believing in her due to her monstrous appearance and status.

Final Confrontation

During a battle with the true poison culprit, Meshel God, Poise is gravely injured but survives, as it is revealed she was actually a golem created by the Judges all along—information she cleverly tried to relay to Bojji.

With the help of her insects, she outsmarts and defeats Meshel God.

Atonement and Resolution

After the battle, Poise learns about Houze, the true mastermind who changed appearances and misguided many, including her own companions.

She chooses to stay in the Poison Forest, working to coexist peacefully with its inhabitants and pledging to keep the fragile harmony intact.

Poise is voiced by Hana Sato in the anime adaptation.

She stands out as a supporting character whose kindness influences the fate of the main characters and the world of Ranking of Kings.

Her story demonstrates the impact a single act of courage can have, forever rippling out to change countless lives.