Kartein

* Human Form
* Cat Form

**Kartein (카르테인** *Ka-leu-tein***)** is a supporting character in the manhwa *Eleceed*. He is an independent awakener who was requested by Kayden to heal Jiwoo in exchange for learning Kayden's Transformation ability.

## Appearance

### Human Form

Kartein has straight, platinum white hair that flows down to his shoulders, pale skin, and piercing blue eyes with blonde eyelashes. When using his ability, his eyes turn green lime. He is always seen wearing a white and cream colored suit with golden accessories consisting of a shirt, gilet, pants and a navy coat with golden rose shaped buttons. He's considered the most handsome top ranker.

### Cat Form

In his cat form, Kartein takes the appearence of an emaciated white cat with his left ear clipped, signifying that he is neutered. Despite his unhealthy looking cat form, it doesn't seem to hinder his abilities as an awakened one. This whole transformation happened between ch 139 to ch 141

## Personality

Kartein is an extremely prideful, talented and determined individual. He is extremely confident in his healing abilities and takes pride in them. Similarly to Kayden, Kartein sometimes references to himself in third person as a way to boast about his greatness.

If he's set on something, he'll hardly change his mind. He will not treat a person if he does not want to; no matter how generous the offer is or if the person in front of him is on the brink of death. On the same note, when something interests him, such as gaining a new ability, he can get very insistent and persistent until he gets what he wants, by any means necessary.

Regardless of his cynical attitude especially towards his enemies , he is more talkative around people he likes, as seen when he is with Jiwoo and Kayden.

## Abilities and Fighting Prowess

### Human Form

**Healing Abilities**: Kartein is widely renowned as one of the best healers in the world. He is the only one to be able to restore a broken awakened one's core, which is considered to be an impossible feat, His healing abilities are not only limited to humans, considering that he was able to heal Duri's eye. He's able to use his healing abilities even in cat form. However, his healing abilities leave him temporarily vulnerable. Since Kartein has many enemies, he refuses most requests to heal people for fear of being attacked,

**Condition Perception**: As a healer of great magnitude, he possesses the ability to identify the physiological condition of those he wishes to treat by infusing his power in one's body. He is also able to determine the condition of an awakened one's core.

**Unnamed Dark Force Control:** Kartein uses this method when he fights enemies. So far, Kartein has used this technique only once to kill Professor Andrea, after she was revealed to be working for Frame. It manifests as dark, ominous energy with purple highlights and can create an abyss to swallow enemies alive. The full extent of Kartein's power is unknown since he rarely engages in combat,

**Spatial Isolation:** Kartein's spatial isolation is famed as one of the most elegant defensive techniques in the world. It manifests as ethereal angel's wings and can effortlessly break through another advanced spatial isolation barrier.

### Cat Form

**Cat Punch**: This is a special move developed by Kayden to effectively hit opponents while in cat form. He learns the basics from him, but eventually gives it his own spin and makes it his own. He's seen using it for the first time against Cain, as a flurry of fists powerful enough to knock him unconscious.

## Relationships

### Kayden

Although they are not on terms to ask each other for special favors, they seem well acquainted and get along fairly well. After restoring Jiwoo's core, Kartein becomes fond of Jiwoo's cats and ends up becoming fellow housemates with Kayden and Jiwoo. Kayden often tricks Kartein into doing favours like healing Jiwoo or anyone close to him. On the other hand, Kartein is obsessed with researching the possibilities of the Transformation technique he learnt from Kayden. They only get along when it comes to Jiwoo

### Jiwoo Seo

Jiwoo has been a patient of Kartein since he fixed his broken core. After a sparring match, he often tends to Jiwoo's wounds and accelerates his healing process. Once fixed his core, he eventually grows quite fond of him and his cats. He's currently staying at Jiwoo's house. Kartein often scolds Jiwoo for emulating Kayden's tendency of challenging strong opponents. Even though he denies it and doesn't want to admit it, there is no doubt that he truly cares about Jiwoo's well-being, and will use his power to help him without hesitation.

## Quotes

* (To Kayden) *"Kayden. Are you sure you didn't hurt your head?"*
* (To himself) *"Good. He's persuading him well."*
* (To everyone) *"Is that even a question? Of course I healed him."*
* (To Kayden) *"I'm a cat in every way. Even this unattractive appearance resembles a cat perfectly!"*
* (To Kayden) *"Right. There's nothing I, Kartein can't do!"*

## Trivia

* Apparently, Kartein is ranked number 1 in rankings in terms of attractiveness among the top rankers.
* He is hinted to be extremely wealthy.
* Using his healing abilities makes him completely vulnerable and an easy target, which is another reason why he rarely ever agrees to treat anyone.
* Kartein came 2nd in the 2nd Popularity Poll

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Episode 138
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Episode 166
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Episode 140
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Episode 141
5. ↑ Episode 186
6. ↑ Episode 179

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