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King, whose real name is Gale Raregroove, is a central antagonist in the story. He is the former ruler of the Demon Card organization and was once the heir to the throne of the powerful Raregroove kingdom. Known for his immense strength and commanding presence, King is often used as a benchmark to measure the power of other villains in the series.
King's background is rooted in a deep personal tragedy that transformed him from a man who fought for peace into a figure of vengeance. He was the co-founder of Demon Card alongside his best friend, a man also named Gale Glory. The organization was originally intended to rid the world of demons. However, a feud developed between the two friends, stemming from the ancient conflict between their bloodlines—King's Raregroove heritage and Gale's Symphonia lineage. After they parted ways, King became the sole leader of Demon Card and was corrupted by the power of Dark Bring.
The pivotal moment that defined King's descent into villainy occurred when Gale Glory, concerned about Demon Card's path, sought help from the Empire to stop his friend. The Empire's forces went too far, slaughtering King's wife, Emilia, and his son, Lucia. Consumed by rage and grief, King escaped imprisonment with his Dark Bring and sought revenge. He killed Gale Glory's wife, Sakura, and implanted an incomplete Dark Bring called End of Earth within his former friend as a curse.
King's personality is marked by a stark contrast between his past and present. Before his family's murder, he was a happy individual who genuinely fought for peace alongside his comrade. After the tragedy, he became a vicious and cold-hearted leader of a terrorist organization. In battle, he maintains a calm and collected demeanor, never boasting about his powers but displaying absolute confidence in his ability to crush his opponents. His primary motivation is a deep-seated desire for revenge against Gale Glory, whom he views as a betrayer responsible for the destruction of his family. He also aims to complete the Dark Bring End of Earth, which would unleash another Overdrive upon the world.
King's role in the story is that of the ultimate nemesis for the protagonist, Haru Glory, who is the son of his former friend, Gale. He serves as the powerful leader of Demon Card, whose evil deeds drive much of the plot. The climax of his story arc occurs on the continent of Luka, during a special day known as the day time intersects, where he performs a ceremony called Enclaim in the Tower of Din to complete his ultimate Dark Bring. He is confronted there by both Haru and Gale Glory, leading to a final, brutal battle.
His key relationships are central to the plot. His friendship and subsequent bitter rivalry with Gale Glory form the emotional core of his backstory. He is also the father of Lucia Raregroove, who would later inherit his role and weapons. While he killed Haru Glory's mother, his relationship with Haru is complex; it is not merely that of a hero and a villain seeking revenge, as Haru comes to understand the immense pain that turned King into a monster.
King experiences a significant development towards the end of his life. After being defeated by the combined might of Haru and Gale, he is shown a profound act of mercy. Gale refuses to kill him, demonstrating his enduring love for his best friend. This act causes King to revert to his true self. Overcome with remorse for the evil he has wrought, King decides to end the conflict himself. He uses a Dark Bring to extract the End of Earth from Gale and teleports it to the Demon Card headquarters, destroying it. His final act is to take his own life, making amends with Gale Glory before dying.
King possesses a vast array of powerful abilities, most of which are derived from his use of Dark Bring. He is exceptionally strong and is noted for wielding five different Dark Brings, a feat considered extraordinary. His primary weapon is Decalogus, a Dark Bring sword that is the evil counterpart to the Ten Commandments, capable of transforming into various forms and using all its techniques. These forms include Explosion for creating massive blasts, Silfarion for incredible speed, Blue Crimson for fire and ice attacks, and Mel Force for creating devastating vacuum waves. He also wields Black Zenith, which fires a black sphere that disintegrates anything it touches; Gate, which can open doors to other dimensions and summon powerful guardians; Monster Prison, a dangerous Dark Bring that transforms the user into an immortal, beast-like creature; and Warp Road, which allows for teleportation. In addition to these, King can perform Enclaim, a ceremony used to create new Dark Brings by warping time, but this can only be done in the Tower of Din on the day time intersects.
King's background is rooted in a deep personal tragedy that transformed him from a man who fought for peace into a figure of vengeance. He was the co-founder of Demon Card alongside his best friend, a man also named Gale Glory. The organization was originally intended to rid the world of demons. However, a feud developed between the two friends, stemming from the ancient conflict between their bloodlines—King's Raregroove heritage and Gale's Symphonia lineage. After they parted ways, King became the sole leader of Demon Card and was corrupted by the power of Dark Bring.
The pivotal moment that defined King's descent into villainy occurred when Gale Glory, concerned about Demon Card's path, sought help from the Empire to stop his friend. The Empire's forces went too far, slaughtering King's wife, Emilia, and his son, Lucia. Consumed by rage and grief, King escaped imprisonment with his Dark Bring and sought revenge. He killed Gale Glory's wife, Sakura, and implanted an incomplete Dark Bring called End of Earth within his former friend as a curse.
King's personality is marked by a stark contrast between his past and present. Before his family's murder, he was a happy individual who genuinely fought for peace alongside his comrade. After the tragedy, he became a vicious and cold-hearted leader of a terrorist organization. In battle, he maintains a calm and collected demeanor, never boasting about his powers but displaying absolute confidence in his ability to crush his opponents. His primary motivation is a deep-seated desire for revenge against Gale Glory, whom he views as a betrayer responsible for the destruction of his family. He also aims to complete the Dark Bring End of Earth, which would unleash another Overdrive upon the world.
King's role in the story is that of the ultimate nemesis for the protagonist, Haru Glory, who is the son of his former friend, Gale. He serves as the powerful leader of Demon Card, whose evil deeds drive much of the plot. The climax of his story arc occurs on the continent of Luka, during a special day known as the day time intersects, where he performs a ceremony called Enclaim in the Tower of Din to complete his ultimate Dark Bring. He is confronted there by both Haru and Gale Glory, leading to a final, brutal battle.
His key relationships are central to the plot. His friendship and subsequent bitter rivalry with Gale Glory form the emotional core of his backstory. He is also the father of Lucia Raregroove, who would later inherit his role and weapons. While he killed Haru Glory's mother, his relationship with Haru is complex; it is not merely that of a hero and a villain seeking revenge, as Haru comes to understand the immense pain that turned King into a monster.
King experiences a significant development towards the end of his life. After being defeated by the combined might of Haru and Gale, he is shown a profound act of mercy. Gale refuses to kill him, demonstrating his enduring love for his best friend. This act causes King to revert to his true self. Overcome with remorse for the evil he has wrought, King decides to end the conflict himself. He uses a Dark Bring to extract the End of Earth from Gale and teleports it to the Demon Card headquarters, destroying it. His final act is to take his own life, making amends with Gale Glory before dying.
King possesses a vast array of powerful abilities, most of which are derived from his use of Dark Bring. He is exceptionally strong and is noted for wielding five different Dark Brings, a feat considered extraordinary. His primary weapon is Decalogus, a Dark Bring sword that is the evil counterpart to the Ten Commandments, capable of transforming into various forms and using all its techniques. These forms include Explosion for creating massive blasts, Silfarion for incredible speed, Blue Crimson for fire and ice attacks, and Mel Force for creating devastating vacuum waves. He also wields Black Zenith, which fires a black sphere that disintegrates anything it touches; Gate, which can open doors to other dimensions and summon powerful guardians; Monster Prison, a dangerous Dark Bring that transforms the user into an immortal, beast-like creature; and Warp Road, which allows for teleportation. In addition to these, King can perform Enclaim, a ceremony used to create new Dark Brings by warping time, but this can only be done in the Tower of Din on the day time intersects.