An assassin trained by the Assassin Temple, Sheng Cai'er joins Long Haochen's squad. Distant and enigmatic at first, she becomes one of the team's most valuable allies, and the person closest to the young knight.
Personality
Cold-looking and taciturn, Sheng Cai'er hides fierce determination and unwavering loyalty beneath her reserve. She protects those she loves with an intensity that can extend to sacrifice.
Powers & abilities
An expert in the Assassin Temple's techniques, she favours speed, stealth and decisive strikes. Her role in the squad is to eliminate threats before they strike.
History
Chosen to join Long Haochen's squad, she takes part in missions against the Demon Empire. Her past and her ties to the Assassin Temple are revealed gradually, while her relationship with Long Haochen deepens through each ordeal.
Relationships
Long Haochen is the love of her life, whom she protects as much as he protects her. She gradually builds strong bonds with the rest of the squad.
Key moments
- Her arrival in the squad, shrouded in mystery.
- The missions where she saves the team from the shadows.
- Growing closer to Long Haochen, which cracks her armour.
In the adaptations
The donghua takes care with her fast, elegant action scenes. The novel develops her personal story and sacrifices further.
Did you know?
- Her name, Cai'er (彩儿), evokes colours, in contrast with her role as a shadow assassin.
- Her pairing with Long Haochen is one of Tang Jia San Shao readers' favourite couples.
Our take
Sheng Cai'er gives Throne of Seal its share of mystery and gravity. Her story with Long Haochen is one of the most moving in the work.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan