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The King of Devils, whose true name is Forbesii, is a supporting character in Shuffle! Memories, known primarily as the father of Nerine and the ruler of the Realm of Devils. He is portrayed as a flirty and easygoing individual who quickly finds a kindred spirit in the human character Itsuki Midoriba. Unlike the more traditional and reserved King of Gods, the King of Devils has a more westernized demeanor, which is reflected in his casual request to the protagonist, Rin, to address him as Papa. He takes great pleasure in domestic life, particularly enjoying household chores such as cooking and cleaning.
His motivations are largely centered on his family and his role as a lord. He is incredibly proud of his daughter, Nerine, and considers her his greatest joy. However, this pride often manifests in embarrassing ways, as he frequently tries to push her into situations he believes would please Rin, such as wearing a maid outfit, or he brags about her talents. This behavior typically results in Nerine rebuking him by formally calling him King of Devils instead of father. His backstory, explored in the related game Tick! Tack!, reveals a complex past as a young prince torn between his ex-fiancée, Ai, and his feelings for Sage, who was then his maid. With the help of Rin, the prince resolved his inner conflict, ultimately choosing Sage. This decision led to their marriage and the birth of Nerine.
In the present story of Shuffle! Memories, his role is that of a supportive, if meddlesome, father and a lord who maintains a strong friendship with the King of Gods, who is also his brother-in-law. This bond is exceptionally strong, leading Sage, his wife, to joke that the two kings might overtake the love between her and her husband. The King of Devils shares a close relationship with his wife Sage, who was formerly his maid, and is the brother of Cineraria, the Queen of Gods and mother of Lisianthus, making him Lisianthus's uncle. While he exhibits no significant combat abilities in the main narrative, his notable skills lie in his domestic prowess, with cooking and cleaning being his most prominent talents. His character undergoes little development during the main events of Shuffle! Memories, as his crucial decision-making and personal growth occurred in the past, establishing the foundation for the present family dynamics.
His motivations are largely centered on his family and his role as a lord. He is incredibly proud of his daughter, Nerine, and considers her his greatest joy. However, this pride often manifests in embarrassing ways, as he frequently tries to push her into situations he believes would please Rin, such as wearing a maid outfit, or he brags about her talents. This behavior typically results in Nerine rebuking him by formally calling him King of Devils instead of father. His backstory, explored in the related game Tick! Tack!, reveals a complex past as a young prince torn between his ex-fiancée, Ai, and his feelings for Sage, who was then his maid. With the help of Rin, the prince resolved his inner conflict, ultimately choosing Sage. This decision led to their marriage and the birth of Nerine.
In the present story of Shuffle! Memories, his role is that of a supportive, if meddlesome, father and a lord who maintains a strong friendship with the King of Gods, who is also his brother-in-law. This bond is exceptionally strong, leading Sage, his wife, to joke that the two kings might overtake the love between her and her husband. The King of Devils shares a close relationship with his wife Sage, who was formerly his maid, and is the brother of Cineraria, the Queen of Gods and mother of Lisianthus, making him Lisianthus's uncle. While he exhibits no significant combat abilities in the main narrative, his notable skills lie in his domestic prowess, with cooking and cleaning being his most prominent talents. His character undergoes little development during the main events of Shuffle! Memories, as his crucial decision-making and personal growth occurred in the past, establishing the foundation for the present family dynamics.