Arnold Hein is the main character from "7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!" He is the crown prince of the military-driven Galkhein Empire, known for his cold beauty and sharp mind. In previous timelines, he sparked devastating wars that led to the heroine Rishe’s deaths, and even personally killed her once when she fought disguised as a knight. Despite being known as "cold," Arnold is not heartless and has a complicated reputation—kind and caring to his people, but infamous abroad. Arnold’s actions and relationship with Rishe are key to the story’s twists.
Arnold is 19 years old.
His birthday is December 28, under the Capricorn sign.
He is around 182-185 cm tall and wears size 27 cm shoes.
He has striking black hair and cold blue eyes.
His nose is straight and he has lips that look a bit harsh, giving him a very handsome but chilly look.
His blue eyes are lighter than his younger brother Theodore’s and look like “the frozen sea from a cold land,” according to Rishe.
This eye color matches his father exactly.
Arnold hated his eyes as a child.
He dresses in black because white clothes would show too much blood on the battlefield, lowering his knights’ morale.
His body is slim but muscular.
He has an old scar running from left neck to shoulder—a mark from being slashed many times by a blade.
Only a few people know about this scar.
Arnold is a realist and very practical.
He quickly adopts new inventions, like using pocket watches in war.
He is also a clean freak and doesn’t like touching other people.
Arnold isn’t cruel—he cares for those working for him.
He can tease people, especially Rishe, but treats her with respect and affection.
He manages his public image carefully, spreading bad rumors about himself to serve his own goals.
He is very smart, plans ahead in conversations, and values the power of words.
Arnold learned the complex Kurushed language by himself—almost as well as any professional.
Arnold is the crown prince of the Galkhein Empire, famous for its strong military.
His father is the emperor, and his mother was a noblewoman.
About 10 years ago, his mother and her servants were killed.
Three years ago, Arnold proved himself as a war hero, earning his title as crown prince.
Domestically, he introduced policies like minimum wage and local development.
Abroad, he is known as the “cruel crown prince” because he intentionally spreads bad rumors.
Arnold is one of the best swordsmen in the empire, equal to his father, the emperor.
He can defeat even his own guards in combat.
He is a strategic genius—many war strategies come easily to his mind.
He is so experienced with war that he can’t sleep soundly during the day and sometimes mistakes small lights for enemy torches.
Arnold’s internal policies focus on helping the people, but these ideas aren’t always approved by the emperor’s supporters.
Arnold’s Role in Previous Loops
In all six of Rishe’s previous lives, Arnold triggered wars that caused great suffering.
He killed his father and a loyal minister, then closed the borders and rebuilt the kingdom’s canal for war.
This led to world wars and even deadly epidemics, all part of Rishe’s death causes.
In the sixth loop, Arnold himself killed Rishe, who was disguised as a knight.
Meeting Rishe in the Seventh Loop
Arnold had told everyone he didn’t want to marry soon.
But at Dietrich’s party, he saw Rishe jump down from a second floor and land easily.
Impressed, Arnold chased her to her mansion and proposed.
He didn’t ask Rishe to marry him just to follow his father’s orders, but because he truly wanted her.
Arnold keeps being surprised by Rishe’s unpredictable actions, but cherishes and sometimes teases her.
Public Image
In his own country, Arnold is known as a hero, master swordsman, and reformer.
To other lands, he’s a dangerous and cruel prince, thanks to rumors he spreads himself.
Arnold gets along best with his own people, showing he can be caring and supportive as a leader.
With Rishe Irmgard Weitzner
To Rishe, Arnold is the “fated enemy”—the cause of her deaths in many lives.
At first, she is wary because Arnold killed her in a past life, but is forced to marry him when he pursues her.
He is one of the few people Rishe can touch without gloves, even though Arnold dislikes physical contact.
Arnold gets jealous or annoyed when other men, like Kyle or Dietrich, are mentioned around Rishe.
He sometimes teases her but also thanks her for improving his mood and supports her, showing his softer side.
With Theodore Auguste Hein
Arnold acts cold toward his little brother, Theodore, but secretly cares for him a lot.
He warns Theodore not to throw away his life, and even saves him when needed.
Arnold tries to keep a distance, yet shows his brother kindness and willingness to protect him when it matters.
Arnold has no middle name, unlike other nobles who have a “blessing name.”
His symbolic flower is the blue rose.
Author notes say Arnold was designed as the “final boss” and is the ultimate obstacle Rishe must overcome.
Arnold purposely ruins his own reputation for his secret goals.
“As a child, I wanted to gouge out both my eyes.”
“You don’t have to make up your mind to be my bride.”
Arnold is seen as both a genius hero and a dangerous villain, depending on who you ask.
He stands out for his good looks, skills, and mysterious behavior.
He is misunderstood on purpose, but those close to him know a different side.
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