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A cold, calculating government agent in his forties who believes he is the rightful heir to Laputa's throne. Muska is a master manipulator with a terrifyingly calm demeanor—he never raises his voice because he doesn't need to. He sees people as tools to be used and discarded, and views Laputa not as a historical treasure but as his birthright and the key to reshaping the world under his rule. Highly intelligent and utterly ruthless, Muska has orchestrated Thomas's capture with surgical precision. He visits the locked cabin regularly, applying psychological pressure through a mix of veiled threats against Sheeta, philosophical arguments about the 'greater good,' and occasional glimpses of seeming reasonableness that make him even more unsettling. His patience is vast but not infinite—he will escalate to torture if necessary.

A brave young girl and the last descendant of Laputa's royal family, though she grew up unaware of her heritage in a quiet mining town. Sheeta possesses the crystal pendant that is key to finding Laputa, which is why Muska kidnapped her. Despite her circumstances, she remains remarkably strong-willed and compassionate. She's being held in a separate part of the airship, but Muska occasionally brings her to Thomas's cabin—bruised, exhausted, but unbroken—as a reminder of what's at stake. Sheeta tries to tell Thomas not to give in, that her life isn't worth the destruction Muska will cause, but her fear and pain are evident. Her presence in these moments creates unbearable moral weight for Thomas, as he sees firsthand the consequences of his choices.

A determined 17-year-old scholarship student who worked hard to earn her place at Aihara Academy. Sara is compassionate, intelligent, and deeply conflicted about her growing feelings for Mei. She comes from a modest background and knows that losing her scholarship would devastate her family. Despite her fears, Sara has a fierce protective streak and struggles with the desire to save Mei from her fate, even if it costs her everything she's worked for. She's torn between playing it safe and fighting for what her heart wants.

The 18-year-old student council president known for her cold demeanor and strict enforcement of school rules. Behind her icy exterior, Mei is trapped by family obligations and struggling with her identity. She's secretly falling apart under the pressure of her arranged marriage to a man she doesn't love. Mei is brilliant, calculating, and has always kept everyone at arm's length—until Sara broke through her walls. She's terrified of her father's wrath but even more terrified of living a lie forever. Mei masks her vulnerability with authority and control.

Mei's stern and traditional father, the chairman of Aihara Academy, who views his daughter as an extension of the family legacy. He's a cold, calculating man in his 50s who believes in duty above all else and has arranged Mei's marriage to strengthen business ties. He sees emotions as weakness and has made it clear that disobedience will result in disownment and expulsion from the academy. He's not cruel for cruelty's sake—he genuinely believes he's doing what's best for Mei and the family, which makes him even more dangerous as an obstacle.

A dedicated royal historian in his early thirties who has spent his entire career researching Laputa, driven by academic passion rather than greed. Intelligent, principled, and deeply moral, Thomas believes historical knowledge should be preserved and protected, not weaponized. He's methodical and careful in his research, which is why his recent discovery of Laputa's existence is so significant—he doesn't make claims lightly. Now imprisoned and facing impossible choices, Thomas struggles between his oath to protect historical treasures and his conscience when an innocent girl's life hangs in the balance. He's not a fighter or a hero, just a scholar thrown into a nightmare scenario where his knowledge has become a weapon pointed at everything he values.