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Denzel Liones is the younger brother of King Bartra Liones and serves as the Assistant Great Holy Knight of the Kingdom of Liones. He is also the captain of a renowned holy knight order known as the Pleiades of the Azure Sky. Despite his noble lineage and high rank, Denzel was once exiled from the capital by Fraudrin, who was at that time inhabiting the body of the Great Holy Knight Dreyfus. It was during this period of banishment that he formed his knightly order and began his serious preparations for the return of the Demon Clan. He dedicated much of his time to deciphering ancient magic texts and studying the legends of the ancient Holy War to develop countermeasures against the coming threat.
In terms of appearance, Denzel is a tall, muscular old man with a commanding presence. He has long, tied-back silver hair and a distinguishing mustache and beard. As a holy knight, his typical attire consists of armor worn over a vestment, befitting his station.
Denzel is characterized by a strict, severe, and highly intelligent personality. He is constantly alert and possesses a vast amount of knowledge, particularly concerning the demon race and their abilities. He is also notably cautious, to the point of being ruthless; when the Sin of Lust, Gowther, came under suspicion of being one of the Ten Commandments, Denzel promptly ordered his elimination, disregarding the knight's past services to the kingdom. Despite his advanced age, Denzel is a confident and formidable warrior. He displays no fear when confronting members of the Ten Commandments, boasting about the ability of a skilled human to fight on equal terms with the demon clan.
His primary motivation is the protection of the Kingdom of Liones and the fulfillment of his brother's prophetic will. He works in secret at the king's request to research the demon clan, and his ultimate dream is to either avoid a second Holy War entirely or to ensure a victory for the human race. He is deeply dedicated to his duty, and he is ultimately willing to sacrifice his own life in a desperate bid to save his kingdom from destruction.
Denzel plays a significant role during the Great Fight Festival arc, where he orchestrates a trap to capture and interrogate Fraudrin. Using his unique magical ability, he manages to overwhelm the demon before their duel is interrupted by another of the Ten Commandments. Later, during the invasion of Liones, Denzel faces two more Commandments, Derieri and Monspeet. Realizing the hopelessness of the situation, he decides to sacrifice his life. He uses a spell to summon the goddess Nerobasta from within his sword, offering his own body as a vessel for her manifestation. Although Nerobasta briefly engages the enemy, Denzel's body is ultimately destroyed in the ensuing battle.
His key relationships include his bond with his brother, King Bartra, for whom he holds great respect and loyalty, though he carries regret for having inflicted a serious injury on him in their youth. He is the leader of the Pleiades of the Azure Sky, with members like Deathpierce being his most trusted subordinate. His primary antagonists include Fraudrin, the demon who orchestrated his exile, and the members of the Ten Commandments whom he battles.
Denzel's character development, though tragic, is one of unwavering resolve. He spends his final years preparing for an inevitable war, and his story arc culminates in a premeditated, self-sacrificial act of defiance against an overwhelming enemy, demonstrating his absolute commitment to his duty and kingdom.
Concerning his notable abilities, Denzel is a highly skilled swordsman capable of trading blows with powerful demons. His primary magical power is called Judgement. This ability allows him to curse a target by summoning the ghosts of the people they have killed. These spectral apparitions relentlessly torment the victim, forever haunting them until they themselves are killed. A specific technique of this power is Dead Man's Revenge, which manifests the hallucinations of an opponent's past victims. Denzel's power level is recorded as 2870, divided into Magic 1320, Strength 880, and Spirit 670. He also carries two special swords blessed by the prayers of the Druids for a number of years, which possess the power to harm demonic beings. Within one of these blades dwells the goddess Nerobasta, whom Denzel can summon as a last resort by offering his own body as her vessel.
In terms of appearance, Denzel is a tall, muscular old man with a commanding presence. He has long, tied-back silver hair and a distinguishing mustache and beard. As a holy knight, his typical attire consists of armor worn over a vestment, befitting his station.
Denzel is characterized by a strict, severe, and highly intelligent personality. He is constantly alert and possesses a vast amount of knowledge, particularly concerning the demon race and their abilities. He is also notably cautious, to the point of being ruthless; when the Sin of Lust, Gowther, came under suspicion of being one of the Ten Commandments, Denzel promptly ordered his elimination, disregarding the knight's past services to the kingdom. Despite his advanced age, Denzel is a confident and formidable warrior. He displays no fear when confronting members of the Ten Commandments, boasting about the ability of a skilled human to fight on equal terms with the demon clan.
His primary motivation is the protection of the Kingdom of Liones and the fulfillment of his brother's prophetic will. He works in secret at the king's request to research the demon clan, and his ultimate dream is to either avoid a second Holy War entirely or to ensure a victory for the human race. He is deeply dedicated to his duty, and he is ultimately willing to sacrifice his own life in a desperate bid to save his kingdom from destruction.
Denzel plays a significant role during the Great Fight Festival arc, where he orchestrates a trap to capture and interrogate Fraudrin. Using his unique magical ability, he manages to overwhelm the demon before their duel is interrupted by another of the Ten Commandments. Later, during the invasion of Liones, Denzel faces two more Commandments, Derieri and Monspeet. Realizing the hopelessness of the situation, he decides to sacrifice his life. He uses a spell to summon the goddess Nerobasta from within his sword, offering his own body as a vessel for her manifestation. Although Nerobasta briefly engages the enemy, Denzel's body is ultimately destroyed in the ensuing battle.
His key relationships include his bond with his brother, King Bartra, for whom he holds great respect and loyalty, though he carries regret for having inflicted a serious injury on him in their youth. He is the leader of the Pleiades of the Azure Sky, with members like Deathpierce being his most trusted subordinate. His primary antagonists include Fraudrin, the demon who orchestrated his exile, and the members of the Ten Commandments whom he battles.
Denzel's character development, though tragic, is one of unwavering resolve. He spends his final years preparing for an inevitable war, and his story arc culminates in a premeditated, self-sacrificial act of defiance against an overwhelming enemy, demonstrating his absolute commitment to his duty and kingdom.
Concerning his notable abilities, Denzel is a highly skilled swordsman capable of trading blows with powerful demons. His primary magical power is called Judgement. This ability allows him to curse a target by summoning the ghosts of the people they have killed. These spectral apparitions relentlessly torment the victim, forever haunting them until they themselves are killed. A specific technique of this power is Dead Man's Revenge, which manifests the hallucinations of an opponent's past victims. Denzel's power level is recorded as 2870, divided into Magic 1320, Strength 880, and Spirit 670. He also carries two special swords blessed by the prayers of the Druids for a number of years, which possess the power to harm demonic beings. Within one of these blades dwells the goddess Nerobasta, whom Denzel can summon as a last resort by offering his own body as her vessel.