Kougyoku Ren
Kougyoku Ren is a female anime and manga character who features in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.
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Biography
Kougyoku Ren (Japanese: 練 紅玉, Hepburn: Ren Kōgyoku) was a female human who was the daughter of Koutoku Ren where she was part of the royal family of the Kou Empire. Her mother was but a lowly courtesan whose name was unknown leading to Kougyoku being considered of lowborn status though part of the Royal Family. Her father later ascended to the throne following the death of his brother with Kougyoku becoming the eight Imperial Princess of the empire. Initially, she spent time alone and struggled in social interaction as she had no friends where she was forgotten by everyone and felt out of place. When she was 9 years old, the Imperial Palace dispatched an administrative assistant to serve her with this being Koubun Ka alongside his two aides. The shy Kouguoku could not speak to her assistant but he forced her to recognise her status as princess of the Kou. Kougyoku though believed that he was trying to be her friend and she accepted this offer where she worked harder in fulfilling her duties as the youngest daughter of the Emperor. During this time, she met her older half-brother Kouen Ren and the Kou's Magi Judar where the two acknowledged her as a King Vessel with her giving a position as a warrior of the empire. Kougyoku was later responsible for capturing the 45th Dungeon where she obtained a Djin named Vinea with this being achieved with the help of her assistant Koubun Ka.
Kougyoku arrives in Balbadd, at the base of the Fog Troupe. She saved Judar, after his defeat from Ugo, along with her assistant Koubun Ka. Looking at Ugo, she asks what's up with this monster and if he had not bullied their cute Judar too much. Koubun notes that they barely managed to save him. Upon hearing it, Kougyoku adds that he's badly injured and commands him to save Judar, as it won't be a joke if he dies. Then, Kougyoku notices that Ugo still wants to fight. She decides to be his opponent. She uses her Djinn Weapon Equip but after a moment of the battle which she fights with a smile, she becomes more serious and drills a hole through her enemy, thus, defeating him. She comes back to Koubun and asks how she did and about Judar's condition. As they are about to leave, Aladdin gets angry at her for attacking Ugo and tries to attack her. She asks about Aladdin's identity and comments, "So repugnant...". She wonders about Aladdin's intentions, stating that she merely saved him and his comrades from that monster, but upon learning that Ugo was on Aladdin's side, an enemy whom Judar attacked, she orders Enshin, Entai and Engi to kill the Fog Troupe's members while she will take care of Aladdin. Then she comments with a smile that everyone seems happy and decides to get serious as well. She gets ready to fight him, but her Djinn Equipping is stopped by Sinbad, much to Kougyoku's astonishment. Sinbad, while holding Kougyoku's hand, notes that she must be the Kou Empire's Princess. After his introduction, Kougyoku stares at him and starts blushing. Embarrassed, she takes her hand away and calls him an insolent man for holding her for so long. Sinbad apologizes but adds that he had to stop her. He says that since they are people of royalty, they should not have a dispute in a place like that and he would like to meet with her somewhere more appropriate. She gets embarrassed and agrees with him. Then, the Princess tells her subordinates that they will return. Before doing so, she explains Sinbad that they were not returning because of him. While covering her face with her hands, she gets on her Magic Turban and flew away.
Some time after, Kougyoku is in her bedroom at Balbadd's Palace, she asks Koubun Ka about Judar's injuries and he says that will take some time until Judar is fully recovered. Kougyoku says she finds weird to a conventional princess as she be selected for a political marriage, instead of Hakuei Ren, since she is the daughter of the former Emperor. Koubun explains the reasons for such a decision to her, but still, the Princess tells him that she went through a lot just to conquer a Dungeon and she has longed to progress down the path of a warrior. She also wanted to try falling in love for once. Koubun explains that this is Emperor's order and her brother will attend the ceremony as well. Kougyoku exclaims that she's aware of that but admits that she's feeling a little confused. Then, she recalls that according to the tradition, the wedding partners aren't allowed to see each other's face until the wedding ceremony. She thinks that she's starting to have wedding's phobia and wonders what kind of person King Ahbmad Saluja is, hoping that he's someone remarkable. Hearing the commotion during Alibaba's efforts against his brother, Ahbmad Saluja, who is supposed to marry the Princess, Kougyoku appears and asks what it is about. Kougyoku introduces herself and wants to know who is she going to marry, as she hasn't seen the face of the king yet. When Ahbmad exclaims that it would be him, Kougyoku seems surprised and disgusted, but responds only, "I see...". However, Markkio says that there's a problem, since they don't know who the current king is. She learns that Ahbmad has stepped down from the throne and wonders if that means that it's unnecessary for her to marry him. She quickly scolds herself, reminding herself that she needs to remain calm and complete the mission she was sent to do. She says that she did not care whoever it is, as the orders she received was to "marry the King of Balbadd", so she wanted the new king to be quickly chosen.
The most obvious answers was the Deputy King, Sahbmad, but he declined and pointed at Alibaba. Kougyoku asks him if he will become a new king, but he answered he would not, surprising her even more. He said he had no right to be one and explained what he meant. When Kougyoku asked what about tomorrow's signing ceremony, he said he wanted to discuss about it. She asked him who he was and after hearing that he was this country third Prince, she wanted to know what he has to say. He requests her to destroy the 'citizens rights' pact. He said as it was decided by the former King, it had no meaning now. However, Kougyoku said she could not do that and the signing ceremony as well as marriage will happen tomorrow. He said it was impossible, as there would not be new king and today, they will put an end to the monarchy of Balbadd, what shocked her. After this, Alibaba explained his reasoning. Kougyoku was confused about what to do about the following day's wedding ceremony and wonders what exactly was he saying. Just then, Sinbad appeared with his three representatives. When Kougyoku noticed him, she blushed. Maintaining serious face, Kougyoku tried to analyze what exactly was happening. Kougyoku interrupted the conversation between Sinbad and Alibaba, saying that all the rights, trade etc., all belonged to the Kou Empire. Alibaba replied he understood it well and asked her to act as the rights transfer never happened, what made her even more shocked than before. He said that as the country of Balbadd they were speaking of no longer exist, so the pacts with Kou had no effect anymore.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Kougyoku Ren a small young human girl with pink eyes and long, dark pink hair, which is pinned up with her golden Metal Vessel. She usually wore a long, elaborate dress signifying her royalty. She carries herself demurely and often hides her face behind her sleeves when embarrassed.
Kougyoku, who was anxious to have a place for herself due to having a complicated lineage, discovers the meaning to her own existence as a soldier. She fights, willingly risking her life for her important people. She holds a pride greater than anyone else. It is as though it is a way for her to confirm her personal sense of existence.
Powers and abilities
Kougyoku Ren was born a human female with no inherent special traits at the time. Her parentage meant though that she was a Princess of the Kou Empire despite her mother's low status.
Notes
- Kougyoku Ren was created by Shinobu Ohtaka where she featured in the setting of the Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic universe.
In other media
Television
Appearances
- Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic:
- Magi: The Kingdom of Magic:
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