Stehle

Biography

The Armand convoy

Heidens sent Stehle to secure the five Armand brothers as vessels for descending Angels and authorized him to kill opposing Saints. Stehle met Linley's rescue force at Deco and recognized the young warrior's exceptional insight, yet still chose to use his strongest attack rather than withdraw. Linley survived only because outside intervention stopped the killing blow, and Stehle ultimately returned without completing the escort mission. (Chapters 199, 202–205, 207)

Appearance

Stehle is short and thin, with cropped white hair, a middle-aged face, and eyes sharp as blades. (Chapter 199)

Personality

He is direct, cold, disciplined, and capable of genuine respect for an enemy's talent without compromising his mission. (Chapters 199, 202–205)

Abilities and powers

Stehle is a peak Saint whose silver battle-qi, speed, swordsmanship, and Ice-Bound World exceed ordinary impose-level attacks. (Chapters 203–205)

Relationships

He serves Heidens, commands the Church's Special Executors, and treats Linley as a dangerous prodigy rather than a personal enemy. (Chapters 199, 202–205)