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Balladbird Lee is a significant figure within the Millennion organization, known as one of its elite executives, the Big Four. His background is marked by a dark family history; he grew up with his older brother, Cannon Vulcan, who murdered their father for undisclosed reasons, an event that secretly haunted Lee. This brotherly connection later became a source of conflict, as Cannon Vulcan attempted to use his influence to manipulate Millennion for his own ends, including starting wars. Despite the bond of blood, Lee ultimately sided with his partner, Harry MacDowell, against his brother, a decision that saw Harry kill Cannon Vulcan.
In terms of personality, Lee is generally a calm and composed individual who deeply values his friendships. He is described as suave, diplomatic, and secretive, traits that made him an effective spy and aide to Harry MacDowell. Unlike the more outwardly ambitious Harry, Lee pursues his desire to rise through the ranks of Millennion in a quieter, less direct manner. He is known for his unwavering loyalty, which is most apparent in his relationship with his best friend, Bob Poundmax. Lee was willing to undergo the risky and experimental Superiorization procedure himself to ensure it could be used to save Bob from a cerebral thrombosis. However, this loyalty and calm demeanor mask a capacity for extreme cruelty. Lee was responsible for secretly killing thousands of humans too weak to be converted into Orgmen, and as the series progresses, he becomes increasingly sadistic, showing a particular delight in Harry's darker triumphs. This cruel side is most visible in his Superior form, where he contrasts his human composure with a high-pitched, maniacal laugh.
Lee's primary motivation is his ambition to see Harry MacDowell reach the pinnacle of Millennion. He understands Harry's expansive vision of the future and favors it over his own, more limited, ambitions. His role in the story is that of a major antagonist and a key enforcer for Harry. He serves as a spy and is instrumental in Harry's shady dealings, such as dismantling an informant network and eliminating dissidents. He remains willfully ignorant of the truth behind his former comrade Brandon Heat's betrayal, accepting Harry's account that Brandon was a traitor.
Lee's most significant relationship is with Harry MacDowell, whom he supports completely. Harry himself acknowledges that Lee understands him better than anyone else due to their shared drive to reach the top. His friendship with Bob Poundmax is another cornerstone of his character; Bob's eventual death at the hands of Beyond the Grave drives Lee into a vengeful rage. His relationship with Brandon Heat is more complex; while they were once comrades, Lee dismisses him as a traitor and becomes one of his most determined enemies, seeking revenge for Bob's death and confronting him as the resurrected Grave.
Lee undergoes significant development through his transformation and subsequent actions. Initially a human operating from the shadows, he becomes a Superior, a powerful necrolized being, to save his friend. This transformation appears to amplify his more violent and unstable tendencies. His loyalty to Harry never wavers, even as his methods become more brutal. His development ends tragically when, after being defeated by Grave with special anti-Superiorization bullets, he crumbles to dust while still trying to return to Harry's service.
As a human, Lee is a deadly fighter who wields senbon, thin needles with a weighted ball in the middle. His skill is such that he can disappear from sight and incapacitate an opponent like Harry MacDowell at gunpoint. After his Superiorization, his abilities become far more monstrous. In the anime, he sprouts four bladed, insect-like legs, retains a human upper body, and gains large yellow eyes. These legs grant him immense speed, allowing him to catch up to a moving subway car and even split a speeding bullet into quarters mid-flight. He can also launch bladed skeletal appendages from his sleeves and is shown to be impervious to standard and anti-Orgmen bullets, forcing Grave to use specialized ammunition to defeat him. In his Superior form, he is a formidable and agile combatant, capable of slicing through a train car with a single swipe of his bladed leg.
In terms of personality, Lee is generally a calm and composed individual who deeply values his friendships. He is described as suave, diplomatic, and secretive, traits that made him an effective spy and aide to Harry MacDowell. Unlike the more outwardly ambitious Harry, Lee pursues his desire to rise through the ranks of Millennion in a quieter, less direct manner. He is known for his unwavering loyalty, which is most apparent in his relationship with his best friend, Bob Poundmax. Lee was willing to undergo the risky and experimental Superiorization procedure himself to ensure it could be used to save Bob from a cerebral thrombosis. However, this loyalty and calm demeanor mask a capacity for extreme cruelty. Lee was responsible for secretly killing thousands of humans too weak to be converted into Orgmen, and as the series progresses, he becomes increasingly sadistic, showing a particular delight in Harry's darker triumphs. This cruel side is most visible in his Superior form, where he contrasts his human composure with a high-pitched, maniacal laugh.
Lee's primary motivation is his ambition to see Harry MacDowell reach the pinnacle of Millennion. He understands Harry's expansive vision of the future and favors it over his own, more limited, ambitions. His role in the story is that of a major antagonist and a key enforcer for Harry. He serves as a spy and is instrumental in Harry's shady dealings, such as dismantling an informant network and eliminating dissidents. He remains willfully ignorant of the truth behind his former comrade Brandon Heat's betrayal, accepting Harry's account that Brandon was a traitor.
Lee's most significant relationship is with Harry MacDowell, whom he supports completely. Harry himself acknowledges that Lee understands him better than anyone else due to their shared drive to reach the top. His friendship with Bob Poundmax is another cornerstone of his character; Bob's eventual death at the hands of Beyond the Grave drives Lee into a vengeful rage. His relationship with Brandon Heat is more complex; while they were once comrades, Lee dismisses him as a traitor and becomes one of his most determined enemies, seeking revenge for Bob's death and confronting him as the resurrected Grave.
Lee undergoes significant development through his transformation and subsequent actions. Initially a human operating from the shadows, he becomes a Superior, a powerful necrolized being, to save his friend. This transformation appears to amplify his more violent and unstable tendencies. His loyalty to Harry never wavers, even as his methods become more brutal. His development ends tragically when, after being defeated by Grave with special anti-Superiorization bullets, he crumbles to dust while still trying to return to Harry's service.
As a human, Lee is a deadly fighter who wields senbon, thin needles with a weighted ball in the middle. His skill is such that he can disappear from sight and incapacitate an opponent like Harry MacDowell at gunpoint. After his Superiorization, his abilities become far more monstrous. In the anime, he sprouts four bladed, insect-like legs, retains a human upper body, and gains large yellow eyes. These legs grant him immense speed, allowing him to catch up to a moving subway car and even split a speeding bullet into quarters mid-flight. He can also launch bladed skeletal appendages from his sleeves and is shown to be impervious to standard and anti-Orgmen bullets, forcing Grave to use specialized ammunition to defeat him. In his Superior form, he is a formidable and agile combatant, capable of slicing through a train car with a single swipe of his bladed leg.