Geraldine Juan Ronelle

**Geraldine Juan Ronelle** is the nephew of Duke Regis Adri Floyen as well as a knight of the Floyen Duchy. He is the cousin of Jubelian Eloy Floyen and her personal guard.

## Synopsis

Geraldine is first shown escorting Jubellian through the market with her father Regis, though was quite baffled by Jubellian’s purchase of armor polish. Their trip ended shortly after Jubellian suddenly lost consciousness.

While out shopping again, Jubellian was forced to take twelve guards with her, including Geraldine, by her father. After arriving at Ian Fedor’s craftsman business, Geraldine is once again confused as the establishment is far too shabby for Jubellian’s taste, and there was a much nicer one next door. When Ian Fedor tries to turn them away Geraldine suggested Jubellian go to another craftsman.

Upon returning home, Geraldine is requested by Duke Floyen to accompany him on his mission to the Imperial Palace, following an assassination attempt on Emperor Darius Zeferon Ashet. Geraldine aided Duke Floyen in searching for more assassins while also keeping Duke Floyen up to date on his daughter Jubellian. After reporting to Duke Floyen that Jubellian seemed anxious that he was not home, Duke Floyen has Geraldine and the rest of his knights depart for the Floyen Duchy.

Geraldine accompanied Jubellian to Arcade Street along with the rest of his platoon. When a young woman named Freya approached Jubellian to assist her with choosing a dress, Geraldine was moved to tears that Jubellian was being approached by someone. While continuing her shopping Jubellian noticed her friend Max being harassed by a nobleman rushed to defend him, surprising Geraldine.

After returning to the Floyen Mansion, Geraldine formally meets Max who Jubel introduced as her new lover. Geraldine does not believe Jubel as he and the rest of his platoon have been accompanying her for the last month. Suspicious of Max’s identity, Geraldine demanded to know how the two met. Jubellian recounted to them a fake story of saving him from a group of ladies who were harassing him, and claimed that after meeting him again at Count Arlo’s Banquette and on the streets just earlier, she believed it was destiny to be with Max, leaving Geraldine dumbfounded.

## Personality

Geraldine takes his duty as a knight very seriously, following the Duke’s orders without question. Geraldine is also very protective of his cousin Jubel as he is familiar with the trouble she usually gets into. Despite his serious demeanor, Geraldine also has a sense of humor as he enjoys mimicking the expressions of his uncle and cousin. Additionally, Geraldine is also a considerate person, typically to those in Floyen Duchy as demonstrated by his frustration when Merilynn was injured by Marchioness Hessen.

## Appearance

Geraldine is nearly identical in height to his uncle Regis, with tan skin, violet eyes and brown hair. His attire normally consists of the white Floyen knight uniform with a sword attached to his hip. Geraldine is said to be very handsome and famous to the noble ladies and he was the most famous among the Floyen duchy's knights.

## Relationships

### Regis Adri Floyen

Regis is Geraldine’s uncle as well as his commander. Geraldine respects Regis and will carry out his orders without question. Regis in turn trusts Geraldine to look after his daughter whenever he cannot. While they have mutual respect for each other, Geraldine will sometimes make fun of his uncle by mimicking his expressions and mannerisms.

### Jubellian Eloy Floyen

Jubellian is Geraldine’s cousin as well as her personal guard. Despite being cousins, their relationship is close to being brother and sister. Geraldine cares greatly for his cousin’s well being as his uncle and Jubel’s father Regis will appoint Geraldine to look after her. Geraldine is familiar with Jubel’s behavior and usually has to clean up after her messes or bail her out of trouble. When Jubel introduced Max as her new lover, Geraldine was annoyed and dumbfounded that Jubel would settle for seemingly a mercenary with a pretty face. He is thoughtful of her surroundings, demonstrated when he feels bringing 12 knights with her during her outings is already too much, worrying for her when she enters the Hessen's manor alone without him. Later, requests her to stay with the knights after he hears footsteps in her room, showing his protective side.

Regarding Jubellian side, she relies on Geraldine the most among the men in Floyen Duchy, as shown when she attempts to get him as her partner during Rose's birthday and he is the only one she brings with her when she has to deal with the Hessens.

### Maximilian Kasin Ashet

Maximilian is Jubellian’s new lover. Geraldine is skeptical of Max as he was unaware of the two meetings beforehand nor is he trusting of Max due to his unknown background. However, he loosens his skepticalness toward Max after knowing that he is Regis's disciple long before dating Jubellian, he supports his feelings for her afterward, and entrusts his cousin's safety to him. Though he still occasionally refers to Max as a "stray cat". It is worth noting that even after Max's crown prince identity was revealed, their relationship remained the same.

Max in return, shows some fondness towards Geraldine by referring to him as "brother-in-law" since he is Jubel's cousin. During one of his training with Regis, Max has shown some consideration to Geraldine as he sees the latter have become skinnier.

### Mikhail Albert Hessen

Mikhail is Jubellian’s ex-fiancé. Geraldine had a low opinion of Mikhail and was dissatisfied with how Mikhail treated his cousin during their relationship. His distastefulness toward the Marquis' son is demonstrated in the dispute with the Hessen, when Mikhail tries to threaten Max and Jubellian, Geraldine gets him to "a personal talk" while being furious with the latter.

## Etymology

* The name **Geraldine** is from a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements *ger* meaning "spear" and *wald* meaning "rule".
* His middle name **Juan** is the Spanish and Manx form of *Iohannes,* means *"Yaweh is gracious".*

## Trivia

* In the novel, Geraldine's father, Viscount Ronelle is named **Arthur** and he is Amellia's older brother and both are Regis' childhood friends.
* His appearance is similar to his aunt's as both have brown hair and violet eyes.
* Geraldine's eyes glows when he is mad, similar to Regis, Jubellian, and Max.
	+ His eyes glows of purple.