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Shin-Ō, the Original King, founded the Great Demon Kingdom (Shin Makoku) roughly 4000 years before the main story. Born the son of a king from an unspecified land, he had three older brothers, an older sister, two younger sisters, and numerous illegitimate half-siblings. He departed his homeland to unite the Mazoku (demon tribe) against Soushu (The Originator), establishing Shin Makoku as its first ruler.
Following his physical death, Shin-Ō's soul resides within the Shrine of Shinou. He communicates through priestesses like Ulrike and Ondine, perceived as "hearing His Majesty’s voice." Murata Ken, the reincarnation of Shin-Ō’s trusted advisor and likely half-brother Daikenja (the Great Sage), communicates with him directly and frequently criticizes his interference in the kingdom's affairs. Shin-Ō and Daikenja, initially close, grew estranged over time due to Daikenja's burden of preserved memories and Shin-Ō’s possession by Soushu.
During the war with Soushu, Shin-Ō sealed the entity into the Four Forbidden Boxes. A fragment of Soushu infected him, causing visible decay in his right arm and threatening total corruption. To permanently destroy Soushu, he and Daikenja devised a plan requiring a pure soul millennia later. This plan culminated with the 27th Demon King, Yuri Shibuya, who destroyed Soushu without harming Shin-Ō’s soul. Shin-Ō declared Yuri the greatest Maoh for this feat, affirming his choice of king.
Shin-Ō wields absolute spiritual authority over Shin Makoku’s succession, personally selecting each new Demon King. Rulers opposing his will face punishment, including potential destruction. He permitted Queen Cecilie's abdication and approved her relationship with Conrad’s father. While claiming non-interference with those without malice, he enforces his ideals, reducing dissenters to ash. After Soushu’s defeat, he blessed Yuri’s reign and vowed to eliminate any opposition.
In the OVAs, Shin-Ō regained a physical body, departing his soul-only existence. He retains unique abilities, including forming pacts with all four elemental spirits (earth, water, air, fire)—a rare feat among Mazoku. Early in his rule, he expressed ideals of fairness, refusing to punish individuals without evidence of hostility, though his later actions emphasized strict control over the kingdom and its rulers.
Following his physical death, Shin-Ō's soul resides within the Shrine of Shinou. He communicates through priestesses like Ulrike and Ondine, perceived as "hearing His Majesty’s voice." Murata Ken, the reincarnation of Shin-Ō’s trusted advisor and likely half-brother Daikenja (the Great Sage), communicates with him directly and frequently criticizes his interference in the kingdom's affairs. Shin-Ō and Daikenja, initially close, grew estranged over time due to Daikenja's burden of preserved memories and Shin-Ō’s possession by Soushu.
During the war with Soushu, Shin-Ō sealed the entity into the Four Forbidden Boxes. A fragment of Soushu infected him, causing visible decay in his right arm and threatening total corruption. To permanently destroy Soushu, he and Daikenja devised a plan requiring a pure soul millennia later. This plan culminated with the 27th Demon King, Yuri Shibuya, who destroyed Soushu without harming Shin-Ō’s soul. Shin-Ō declared Yuri the greatest Maoh for this feat, affirming his choice of king.
Shin-Ō wields absolute spiritual authority over Shin Makoku’s succession, personally selecting each new Demon King. Rulers opposing his will face punishment, including potential destruction. He permitted Queen Cecilie's abdication and approved her relationship with Conrad’s father. While claiming non-interference with those without malice, he enforces his ideals, reducing dissenters to ash. After Soushu’s defeat, he blessed Yuri’s reign and vowed to eliminate any opposition.
In the OVAs, Shin-Ō regained a physical body, departing his soul-only existence. He retains unique abilities, including forming pacts with all four elemental spirits (earth, water, air, fire)—a rare feat among Mazoku. Early in his rule, he expressed ideals of fairness, refusing to punish individuals without evidence of hostility, though his later actions emphasized strict control over the kingdom and its rulers.