An entity of unspecified origins called the Beholder, or Kansatsu-sha, dwelled within a void alongside similar omnipotent beings. They communicated and amused themselves by manifesting thoughts into reality without limitation, transcending conventional impossibility. After multiple eternities, the Beholder grew bored. He created an evolving universe from a fragment of himself, establishing Earth as his focal point. This act cost him his omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, though he retained considerable powers over his creation. He embodied natural phenomena like rain and storms. Later, seeking to experiment with consciousness, he created the Earthenware People—near-human entities communicating through pots. Dissatisfied with them, he developed the Orb, an entity designed for infinite evolution by assimilating stimuli, forms, and emotions. This Orb became Fushi, tasked with preserving the world against parasitic Nokkers. The Beholder typically manifested as a pale, hairless humanoid in a hooded black cloak. He observed Fushi impassively, rarely showing emotion beyond satisfaction at his progress. His personality was strictly rational and analytical, prioritizing experiential learning over direct intervention. He deliberately withheld information to foster Fushi's growth, explaining human behaviors descriptively without moral judgment. Though capable of interaction, he typically revealed himself only to Fushi. After Fushi defeated the Nokkers at Renril, the Beholder transferred his consciousness into a human body, reincarnating as Satoru, an 11-year-old boy in the modern era. As Satoru, he retained black hair, sharp eyes, and plain clothing, appearing notably shorter. His core personality remained stoic and mechanically rational, though he began enjoying human experiences like food and baths. He resolved to cease interfering in Fushi's affairs, accepting mortality and eventual memory loss as part of his human existence. The Beholder possessed longevity and decelerated aging. He remained invisible to mortal eyes unless he chose visibility. He could create Shapeshifting Orbs to reincarnate beings, demonstrated by transforming Pioran into an immortal horse. He could forcibly command Fushi's transformations and manipulate tangible matter without physical contact, crumpling swords or transforming objects into living creatures. His powers included long-range teleportation and time manipulation, such as freezing time—an ability retained after reincarnation. Originally, he wielded territory domination, connecting to the ground to sense Nokkers and projecting his consciousness through a network of created bodies for near-omnipresence. He relinquished this power to Fushi before reincarnating, severing his connection to the network. His motivations evolved throughout his existence. Initially, he created Fushi as a successor to preserve the world, enabling him to experience mortality within it. During Fushi's early journey, he remained detached, intervening minimally—offering advice on combating Nokkers or reincarnating Pioran for utility. After the battle of Renril, he passively observed Fushi's 600-year slumber despite residual Nokkers. Reincarnated as Satoru, he continued using powers like time-stopping to protect humans during Nokker attacks. He offered Fushi omnipotence to eradicate remaining Nokkers but withdrew the offer upon Fushi's refusal, respecting his creation's autonomy. Ultimately, he prioritized non-interference, entrusting Fushi's protection to Hirotashi before fading. A philosophical shift accompanied his reincarnation. While maintaining his view that "when the vessel changes, the heart changes"—noting differences like Satoru's struggles with numbers versus his own proficiency—he developed a deeper appreciation for human life. He prevented Fushi from harming Nokker-possessed humans like Mizuha or Tonari, recognizing their integrated existence. Before relinquishing his memories, he confided that he created the world out of boredom and sought to die within it, expressing implicit care for Fushi by requesting his safeguarding.