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Callum Bordeaux is an elite knight and the captain of the Third Squad of the Knights of the Kingdom of Freesia in The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior. As the second son of the Count Bordeaux family, Callum was not initially expected to pursue a military career, and his parents were opposed to his choice to become a knight. He received crucial support from his older brother, Vincent, which allowed him to follow his dream. Demonstrating exceptional talent from a young age, he joined the knighthood at fourteen and became the captain of the Third Squad at just twenty years old, holding the record as the youngest captain in the kingdom until the arrival of Arthur Beresford.
Callum is widely regarded as a model knight, known for his gentle, courteous, and principled nature. He possesses a strong sense of duty and responsibility, coupled with a natural elegance and politeness. A thoughtful leader, he is attentive to the needs of the other knights, particularly looking after younger and less experienced members, and is skilled at reading the atmosphere to maintain group unity. He can alternate between seriousness and lightheartedness, and is known to good-naturedly rein in the jokes of his close friend, Alan Berners. Despite his noble birth and high rank, Callum is not ambitious or interested in power for its own sake, embodying an impartial and selfless spirit that has earned him the trust of both his peers and superiors.
Callum's motivations are deeply rooted in his dedication to his duty as a knight and his loyalty to the crown. His story takes a significant turn when he witnesses firsthand how Pride Royal Ivy, the crown princess, values and appreciates the knights under her command during a dangerous landslide incident. Her recognition and sincere care deeply move him, leading Callum to swear an unbreakable vow of absolute loyalty to her. While his initial admiration for Pride is purely as his queen, this respect deepens over time. Following the kingdom's defense battle, his feelings evolve into romantic love. However, true to his selfless character, Callum does not aspire to become her consort nor does he intend to confess his feelings, choosing instead to cherish his position as a loyal member of her royal guard.
In the story, Callum serves as a key figure among the kingdom's military forces. His competence and leadership are demonstrated by his squad's unparalleled achievements and his consecutive awards as the best squad captain. He is selected to be part of Queen Pride's elite personal guard, alongside Arthur Beresford, Alan Berners, and Eric Gilchrist, a role that places him in close proximity to the queen and the central events of the plot. His relationships with other characters are defined by mutual respect and camaraderie. He shares a deep and trusted bond with senior knights Roderick Beresford and Clark Darwin. His friendship with Alan Berners is particularly strong, having joined and trained together in the main corps, and their relationship is characterized by sincere friendship, rivalry, and trust. He also forms a close working relationship with Arthur Beresford and Eric Gilchrist as a fellow royal guard.
Callum's character development serves as a crucial divergence from the original otome game's narrative. In the source game, after Clark Darwin's death, Callum becomes the supreme commander of the knights but later foments a rebellion with Alan Berners. This plot is discovered by Queen Pride, leading to his downfall and execution three years before the game's events. In the alternative reality of the anime's story, his encounter with the genuine appreciation of Pride Royal Ivy, along with his reaffirmed faith in the values of knighthood, prevents him from ever embarking on that path of rebellion, thereby dramatically altering his tragic fate.
Callum possesses notable abilities that set him apart as one of the kingdom's finest knights. He has supernatural physical strength, which ranks among the most remarkable in the kingdom. Beyond his raw power, he is recognized for his exceptional strategic mind, tactical skills, and leadership capabilities, allowing him to make sound decisions under pressure and excel in commanding operations. He stands out physically with his distinctive reddish-brown hair, often described as auburn or brown mixed with red tones, and reddish-brown or pink eyes.
Callum is widely regarded as a model knight, known for his gentle, courteous, and principled nature. He possesses a strong sense of duty and responsibility, coupled with a natural elegance and politeness. A thoughtful leader, he is attentive to the needs of the other knights, particularly looking after younger and less experienced members, and is skilled at reading the atmosphere to maintain group unity. He can alternate between seriousness and lightheartedness, and is known to good-naturedly rein in the jokes of his close friend, Alan Berners. Despite his noble birth and high rank, Callum is not ambitious or interested in power for its own sake, embodying an impartial and selfless spirit that has earned him the trust of both his peers and superiors.
Callum's motivations are deeply rooted in his dedication to his duty as a knight and his loyalty to the crown. His story takes a significant turn when he witnesses firsthand how Pride Royal Ivy, the crown princess, values and appreciates the knights under her command during a dangerous landslide incident. Her recognition and sincere care deeply move him, leading Callum to swear an unbreakable vow of absolute loyalty to her. While his initial admiration for Pride is purely as his queen, this respect deepens over time. Following the kingdom's defense battle, his feelings evolve into romantic love. However, true to his selfless character, Callum does not aspire to become her consort nor does he intend to confess his feelings, choosing instead to cherish his position as a loyal member of her royal guard.
In the story, Callum serves as a key figure among the kingdom's military forces. His competence and leadership are demonstrated by his squad's unparalleled achievements and his consecutive awards as the best squad captain. He is selected to be part of Queen Pride's elite personal guard, alongside Arthur Beresford, Alan Berners, and Eric Gilchrist, a role that places him in close proximity to the queen and the central events of the plot. His relationships with other characters are defined by mutual respect and camaraderie. He shares a deep and trusted bond with senior knights Roderick Beresford and Clark Darwin. His friendship with Alan Berners is particularly strong, having joined and trained together in the main corps, and their relationship is characterized by sincere friendship, rivalry, and trust. He also forms a close working relationship with Arthur Beresford and Eric Gilchrist as a fellow royal guard.
Callum's character development serves as a crucial divergence from the original otome game's narrative. In the source game, after Clark Darwin's death, Callum becomes the supreme commander of the knights but later foments a rebellion with Alan Berners. This plot is discovered by Queen Pride, leading to his downfall and execution three years before the game's events. In the alternative reality of the anime's story, his encounter with the genuine appreciation of Pride Royal Ivy, along with his reaffirmed faith in the values of knighthood, prevents him from ever embarking on that path of rebellion, thereby dramatically altering his tragic fate.
Callum possesses notable abilities that set him apart as one of the kingdom's finest knights. He has supernatural physical strength, which ranks among the most remarkable in the kingdom. Beyond his raw power, he is recognized for his exceptional strategic mind, tactical skills, and leadership capabilities, allowing him to make sound decisions under pressure and excel in commanding operations. He stands out physically with his distinctive reddish-brown hair, often described as auburn or brown mixed with red tones, and reddish-brown or pink eyes.