Gumina Glassred

Gumina Glassred was an aristocrat of the Beelzenian Empire residing in Asmodean and one of Sateriasis Venomania's many victims. A childhood friend of Cherubim and his brother, Gumina grew opposed to her betrothal to Sateriasis. Scorning Cherubim to avoid his brother murdering him, Gumina was later enchanted and abducted by Duke Venomania.

Early Life
"Lasaland is a rainy place. I hated it when I was a child."

- Gumina Glassred

Born in EC 115, Gumina met and became close friends with her betrothed, Sateriasis Venomania. On October 16, EC 123, Gumina met with Sateriasis in a forest near Lasaland during the night. Meeting his deformed brother, the three played together as friends and often played together outside. They continued to remain close when the deformed boy was released from house arrest as a servant and given the name "Cherubim". Knowing his feelings for her, Gumina agreed to not speak about her marriage to Sateriasis in front of Cherubim.

Around late EC 135, Gumina began to resent her betrothal to Sateriasis as being only her parent's decision, attempting to break off their engagement. She later overheard her fiancé and one of his subordinates planning to assassinate Cherubim. Learning that Sateriasis believed she had fallen for his deformed brother, Gumina worried for her friend.

When Cherubim approached Gumina later on, she noticed Sateriasis was behind them, watching. The aristocrat then told the servant it would be best if they didn't see each other again. As the surprised Cherubim continued to pry about why, Gumina's face became more sullen and scoffed how irritatingly obtuse he was, explaining how she never liked him and felt like puking being near him. With a warped smile, she told her friend to get his ugly face away from her, hoping it would throw off Sateriasis' suspicions.

Venomania Event
In March, EC 136, the Marquis Glassred left the 21-year-old Gumina alone with her servant, Carol Shields. During this time the two were caught by Cherubim, who had stolen his brother's face and identity. Enchanted by his gaze, the two followed "Sateriasis" back to his mansion, living in the basement with the other concubines as part of the Duke's harem.

In April, Gumina was among the women Sateriasis attended to, standing beside his throne, when I.R. arrived. As he was about to leave with the sorceress, she grabbed his arm and looked longingly into his eyes. Promising he'd return soon, the Duke shared a passionate kiss with her before he departed.

Sometime after, Gumina noticed something bothering Lukana and asked her what was wrong. The concubine said she though she heard it raining outside and Gumina explained that it was characteristic of Lasaland, describing her childhood hatred for it. Lukana replied that it was unimportant now since their residence was what Venomania wished and Gumina, reminded of "Sati", dropped the subject.

The pink-haired tailor then assured her that Mystica, where the Duke had gone, was always sunny. She later left the basement and played the violin in the dining room to drown out the rain. While reminiscing on her childhood habit, she questioned why she couldn't recall any memories of Sateriasis as a child, despite them being childhood friends.

After Sateriasis returned, they continued to be beside him to appease his desires. As time progressed, Gumina began painting portraits of her lover. Later on, Gumina watched as the Duke burned her paintings. Embraced by him as he passionately kissed her, she stared lovingly into his eyes. When Kachess Crim stabbed Venomania in EC 137, she broke free of his spell and began to flee the mansion with the others. The last to leave, she lingered behind for just a second longer to look upon the collapsed and dying Venomania before finally escaping.

Later Life
Soon after Venomania's death, Gumina began to face persecution from devout Levin followers for having been his mistress. Shortly afterward, she fled to Elphegort with her father and Carol, seeking asylum with relatives in the Green Country. After settling there, the aristocrat became a minister of the government. That same year, she became an active follower of Levin as part of the Held sect and began to regularly make pilgrimages to the Tree of Held.

Two years since the incident, Gumina met with Elluka Clockworker, believing her to be Lukana Octo. Conversing with her, Gumina explained what happened since she fled from the Duke's mansion and what had transpired between her, Cherubim, and Sateriasis. When asked if she attempted to destroy the engagement out of love for Cherubim, Gumina remained silent and made a lonely smile; Elluka left shortly after.

Gumina later became Elphegort's first woman prime minister and an advocate for improving women's status within Elphegort. Sometime after Earl Gilbert Calgaround married Mikulia Greeonio in EC 147, Gumina traveled to Calgaround to visit the couple. While there, the prime minister had the two pose for a portrait; after finishing the painting, she gave them the work before leaving.

Legacy
Due to her success as Prime Minister, Gumina set a precedent for women in politics and the trend spread from Elphegort to its neighboring nations over the next few centuries. By the turn of the 6th century EC, word among the aristocracy was that it had been an era of women, with many females holding large positions of power. When Gumillia was incarnated as a human, the forest spirit chose to be incarnated with Gumina's appearance, remembering the time the spirit witnessed her pray to Held at the Millennium Tree.

Gumina's painting of Mikulia and Gilbert Calgaround was left hanging in Calgaround's royal library during the centuries after her death. Shuburke Newspaper reporter Hanne Lorre later visited the painting to confirm the connection between Calgaround's Mikulia and the girl from the Venomania Event, prompting her to further investigate the suspicious stories surrounding the Flower of the Plateau.

Personality and Traits
"She grew up in a different environment. It's unavoidable. But I'm sure you guys can become good friends."

- Lukana to Mikulia

Gumina was an elegant but independent woman, wishing to live her own life. Well-bred and raised in an aristocratic family, the noblewoman conducted herself as someone befitting her status, acting with grace and sophistication. Because of her upbringing, she could be stubborn and didn't get along with those of different backgrounds, such as the lower classed Mikulia and Lolan. Despite this, Gumina connected with Lukana during their time in Duke Venomania's harem and felt comfortable confiding her worries to her. Similarly, she seemingly repaired her poor relations with Mikulia after her marriage to Gilbert Calgaround.

Gumina acted somewhat rebellious since childhood, sneaking out at night to play with her friends, Sateriasis and Cherubim. Growing up to become strong-willed and individualistic, the aristocrat yearned to live her own life and make her own choices for herself. As a result, she began to resent her arranged marriage with Sateriasis, rebelling against her parents for forcing the decision upon her. Following the Venomania Event, Gumina took charge of her family and social status, setting a new precedent as Elphegort's first female Prime Minister.

However, Gumina was kind and amiable with her friends and family, particularly Sateriasis and Cherubim. In spite of his deformity, Gumina cared for Cherubim, and affectionately referred to Sateriasis as "Sati" since childhood. However, though considerate of her friends' feelings for her, Gumina refused to let her betrothal to Saterasis dictate her life, creating a tear between them. In reverse, Gumina agreed to keep her arranged marriage a secret from Cherubim, hoping not to upset him.

Still, Gumina's stubbornness occasionally made her quarrelsome, further dividing her and her friends from each other. Regardless, after hearing of Sateriasis' plan to assassinate his brother, Gumina chose to feign a cold and apathetic disdain for Cherubim to throw off Sati's suspicions, though hurt and bothered by her own words. While under Duke Venomania's brainwashing, Gumina believed herself to be in love with Sati and even forwent her independent nature for the sake of their love. However, after being freed of his control, the aristocrat left the Duke to his death, although briefly hesitating to look back on her friend and "lover".

Since she was a child, Gumina enjoyed more artistic activities like painting or playing the violin, and wore western dresses as befitting the style of the aristocracy at the time. In contrast, she hated the rain and always played the violin during a storm to drown out the sound of rainfall. She also demonstrated a deep religious faith following her freedom from Venomania's harem, often making pilgrimages the Tree of Held once she fled to Elphegort.

Skills and Abilities
Aside from being well educated and attractive as befitting her noble status, Gumina was accomplished in artistic fields during her upbringing, excelling as a painter and violinist in adulthood. As a result of her creative nature, the girl also showed a degree of craftiness at a young age, able to sneak out at night, alone and undetected, in order to play with Sateriasis and Cherubim. Because of her birthright, Gumina also had many resources at her disposal, including her loyal servant Carol Shields, who acted as her bodyguard.

Gumina was also well-versed in politics and excelled in the field following her flight to Elphegort, able to earn the position as prime minister in the kingdom despite the social stigma she faced for her gender and past as one of Venomania's harem members. She also impressed her constituents during her time as minister, setting a precedent for women in positions of power that would continue for centuries. In addition to this, Gumina was also able to inspire deep loyalty in her servant, such that the Duke's orders prioritized lower than Gumina's even under the brainwashing.

Character Connections
Sateriasis Venomania: Gumina's childhood friend and cousin. Gumina cultivated a friendship with Sateriasis in childhood, although she did not love him enough to wish to marry him, and her regard for him ended after his planned assassination of Cherubim. When enchanted by the power of Lust, she fell in love with "Sateriasis" and joined his harem, but after he was killed she came to her senses and fled, remembering their past conflicts.

Cherubim: Gumina's childhood friend. Gumina cultivated a friendship with Cherubim in her childhood and came to care deeply for him, to the point of cursing him publicly when the latter was to be assassinated by the jealous Sateriasis. Under the power of Lust, she became enchanted with him and joined his harem, believing him to be his brother; due to this, she coldly left Cherubim as he lay dying, hesitating only a moment to look upon "Sateriasis".

Lukana Octo: A fellow member of Venomania's harem. Gumina got along with Lukana to an extent during their time enchanted by the duke, confiding her hatred of rain to her while the duke was away. After being freed, she continued to trust Lukana, choosing to confiding in her the troubles that had occurred between her, Cherubim, and Sateriasis.

Mikulia Greeonio: A fellow member of Venomania's harem. Gumina and Mikulia had a difficult relationship while both were enchanted by the duke, due to their differing backgrounds.

Lolan Eve: A fellow member of Venomania's harem. Gumina and Lolan had a difficult relationship while both were enchanted by the duke.

Carol Shields: A servant of Gumina. Gumina had a close relationship with Carol as master and servant, the latter usually accompanying the former and caring for her when the Marquis was away. Carol was very loyal to Gumina, to the point of prioritizing her will over Venomania's even under the duke's spell.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Gumina's surname is a kenning for a "red glass" and is likely a reference to the red glasses worn by her representative Vocaloid.
 * Her name is partially inspired by the name of her representative Vocaloid, GUMI, sharing the same letters.

Curiosities

 * Despite being his childhood crush, it is unknown if Venomania gave Gumina an emerald necklace to indicate she was one of his "favorites".
 * A Freesis Fairy Tale inspired by Duke Venomania is titled "The Duke and the Four Women", likely a reference to Lukana, Mikulia, Gumina, and Maylis' prominent appearance with Sateriasis in various media.

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