Michel Collins

Michel Collins (ミッシェル＝コーリング) is the former Commander of the Knight Order of the Earlshide Kingdom. He was known as the Sword Saint due to him being unequaled with a sword.

Appearance
Michel, as Shin describes, has the looks of a considerably young man with green eyes and short blonde hair. As for his physique, although he didn’t look macho, he wasn’t thin either; he had a lean but well-built figure.

His appearance differs in the anime and manga; in the anime and manga, he has dark hair and eyes instead of blonde hair and green eyes.

Personality
Michel has the personality of a strict trainer, each time he learns that Shin has done something uncommon, he'd level up the kind of martial arts training for the later.

Background
Michel was once the general of the Knight Order in the Earlshide Kingdom. After retiring, he took up residence in Merlin's house in the woods.

Chronology
Michel was seen training Shin in martial arts since the latter was a small child.

Abilities
Michel was renowned as the Sword Saint, as well as the former Commander of the Knight Order. It stands to reason that his martial arts skills are at an extremely high level.

Shin Wolford
Whenever he comes to visit Merlin, he would teach Shin martial arts, swordsmanship, fighting using spears, and archery.