bolan eve

Eve is a traveling merchant who has set up her operations in the port town of Lenos when Lawrence encounters her. Originally hailing from the Kingdom of Winfield, she was compelled to leave her homeland and begin anew as a merchant due to past events. As a merchant, Eve demonstrates exceptional skill and sharp insight into both profit-making opportunities and human nature. Her demeanor is distant, and few are aware that she is a woman. This anonymity is maintained by her attire: heavy layers of clothing typical of northern merchants, complemented by a long scarf that nearly conceals her entire face. When not dressed in this manner, she is renowned for her striking beauty and can convincingly portray a naive country girl. In reality, Eve is a fallen noble who was sold into slavery to another merchant following her family's downfall. After enduring harrowing experiences, she now focuses solely on profit, employing any means necessary to achieve it. In Lenos, she betrays Lawrence during their fur deal and escapes to Kerube. In the novels (volumes 8 and 9): Following her involvement in the Narwal affair in Kerube, her plans unravel, and she narrowly escapes death at the hands of Kieman. Lawrence rescues her, and subsequently, she provides him with crucial information about the wolf bones they are seeking, along with revealing her true noble name... and sharing a kiss. Naturally, Holo reacts jealously to this. Eve aspires to become the "prince merchant," a prestigious position above all other merchants and trade companies, one who directly negotiates with nobility, brokers deals between nations, and reports only to the king himself. Metaphorically, she is striving to live her life independently. Due to her traumatic past, she feels an intense need to define her own boundaries. (Source: ASCII originals, YenPress translated novels, Wikipedia)