Asterion/Relationships

Main article: Dreamspawn

Asterion regarded the other Dreamspawns as extremely rare beings, stating that "there are only three Dreamspawns in the world. You, me, and that Transcendent brat — the rest are all dead", and that there would never be a fourth Dreamspawn because new children born in the Dream Realm already belonged entirely to it, unlike them, who belonged to both worlds.^[1]

In their meeting after his return, Asterion regarded Nephis with familiarity and personal significance, addressing her warmly as "My dear Nephis" and stating that she had grown up well. He acknowledged her achievements, noting that she had taken up the torch of the Immortal Flame and raised its banner higher than ever before, guiding humanity through the darkness, and referred to her as "the last daughter of Immortal Flame" who still stood unbroken. He also treated her as someone precious and connected to his past, remarking on her emotional nature and describing his return as coming home. At the same time, he emphasized their shared nature, reminding her that neither of them had ever been human, and regarded her as someone fundamentally similar to himself.^[2]

He acknowledged her growth and accomplishments, noting that she had attained Supremacy, conquered the world, and defeated two Supremes while seducing the third. He observed her deep animosity toward him, expressing confusion over being treated as an enemy despite his actions to prevent greater harm. Asterion recognized her capacity for ruthlessness and strategic manipulation, noting that she had enthralled and subjugated others to achieve her goals, and compared it to his own control over thralls, asserting that he had not abused his power.^[3]

He emphasized that Nephis was the only other member of their kind (Dreamspawn) to have reached adulthood, but expressed deep disappointment in her, stating that she had denied her own nature, discarded it in favor of pretense and self-deception, and limited her own potential, describing her as incomplete, imbalanced, and mutilated for choosing to be human. He further stated that he found it offensive to see "the only other member of my tribe debase herself so thoroughly", and made clear his superiority, declaring that he had no enemies or rivals, and that she and the others were merely an obstacle at best.^[1]

Asterion revealed his interest in Ling, as they are both Dreamspawns, in Chapter 2754. This interest was further demonstrated in Chapter 2779, when he provoked Effie by involving a mundane child. Effie, having anticipated Asterion's focus on her son, had protective measures in place, including an incarnation of the Lord of Shadows hiding in Little Ling's shadow, assigned to be his personal guardian.^[4]

Asterion regarded Broken Sword as a necessary casualty, explaining that the death was unavoidable to prevent the Forgotten God from awakening. He expressed that he did not derive joy from the act, describing the experience as if his own heart had been pierced, but justified it as essential.^[5]

Regarding the fear that Anvil and Ki Song harbored toward him as a natural response. He suggested that it was only natural for villains to fear a good man and expressed confusion at being condemned despite his actions being intended to prevent the awakening of the Forgotten God. While acknowledging that he had killed Broken Sword, his closest friend, he framed the act as necessary rather than malicious. Asterion implied that Anvil's and Ki Song's hostility was a reaction to his preventative measures rather than a reflection of inherent wrongdoing, portraying himself as a figure whose morally difficult choices were misinterpreted by others.^[5]

Asterion considered Song of the Fallen to be dangerously insidious due to her ability to manipulate and alter memories. He expressed concern that Nephis and others had placed implicit trust in her despite having unexplainable gaps in their own memories, which he implied could have been falsified by Song of the Fallen. Asterion justified his attack on her as necessary to remove her power and thereby protect Nephis, describing her abilities as too perilous to leave unchecked. He also noted that her power was particularly troublesome, capable of influencing even cautious individuals, and intended to permanently limit her threat by taking her eyes.^[3]

Asterion regarded the Lord of Shadows during their first proper meeting inside the Ivory Tower.^[5] He saw Sunny as relatively insignificant compared to himself, implying that he did not consider Sunny or Nephis true enemies, but rather mere obstacles in his path. While he acknowledged Nephis' accomplishments, he largely ignored Sunny's contributions, showing minimal attention to the role Sunny played in the fall of the original Domains. This lack of focus suggested that Sunny was underestimated.^[1]

After Sunny had correctly discerned his intentions regarding natural Apotheosis and the use of the Human Domain for growth, Asterion acknowledged that he was perceptive and capable to be able to become Supreme.^[6]

In Chapter 2815, Asterion was surprised that Kai had conjured him voluntarily and noting that Kai should have had a good idea of what the consequences of that decision would be. He acknowledged that the call of a Saint carried a special weight, but later revealed his true motive, stating, "It's because I wanted to break you. You are one of Changing Star's most loyal companions, after all. So, I wanted you — and no one else — to call me". He also studied Kai silently and remarked on his condition with a pleased smile, saying, "And look. You aren't broken yet… but there is already a crack on you", showing that he had been observing Kai closely and was interested in weakening his resolve.^[7]

Asterion regarded Jet with great interest and admiration, calling her "Soul Reaper Jet" and describing her as one of the most impressive people he had ever met. He stated that he had encountered powerful people, cunning people, great masters of warfare, and even people whose main virtue was inexplicable luck, but among all those people, Jet would still rank as one of the most impressive. He explained that everyone had a weakness, and while dealing with powerful, cunning, lucky, or skilled individuals posed no problem for him, he could not see a way for his subordinates to deal with Soul Reaper Jet without sacrificing more talents than he was willing to sacrifice or destroying her instead of making her his. He considered this an accomplishment on her part and said that he could not believe they had overlooked such a gem all those years ago. Because of this, Asterion decided that he had to come and deal with her himself, noting that there were only two Transcendents who had managed to make him act personally.^[8]

In one of the fragmented memories of Cassie, Asterion provoked Effie indirectly by remaining in plain view at the Church of the Moon while engaging with others, demonstrating both his presence and his control over the situation. Although separated by distance, Effie was painfully aware of him, noting the threat he posed and his proximity to the church. Asterion further provoked by responding to a child's naive question about his divinity with a calm, ambiguous demeanor.^[9]

His provocation involved the use of a mundane child as a psychological instrument. When the boy inquired whether Asterion was a god, a human, or a Nightmare Creature, the Dreamspawn responded with a playful challenge, promising a gift for a correct answer before deliberately destroying the wooden wolf figurine he had carved for the child. This act functioned as a symbolic threat and a reminder of Effie's personal responsibilities. Asterion further extended the provocation by instructing the boy to fetch his mother and to reveal Asterion's name, thereby implicating Effie indirectly and testing her composure. Effie did not react impulsively, as she had anticipated Asterion's interest in her son and had protective measures in place, including a Lord of Shadows incarnation assigned to safeguard Little Ling.^[10]

In Chapter 2815, Asterion appeared on the battlefield knowing that his presence would directly counter Mordret, describing the King of Nothing's forces as obstacles that parted for him without resistance. When Mordret confronted him, Asterion recognized him immediately as a Reflection and expressed disappointment at Mordret's avoidance of a direct confrontation, noting that he had instructed him to face him properly. His observations framed Mordret as a being clever enough to use his abilities to create a duplicate of him.

Asterion regarded Mordret with a mixture of calm assessment and mild amusement, observing the vast array of Mordret's vessels—humans, monsters, and grotesque forms—without apparent concern. He referred to Mordret as "boy" and questioned his ability to kill him. Asterion acknowledged Mordret's efforts and the ambition behind them, noting the Supreme's past achievements, but maintained that he was not personally inclined to surrender the Citadel. He also recognized the tactical challenge Mordret posed, which forced Asterion to adjust his plans and consider direct involvement.^[11]