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Ludociel commanded the Four Archangels and led the Goddess Clan's holy army, Stigma, during the ancient Holy War. Three millennia ago, he waged brutal warfare against the Demon Clan, exhibiting extreme ruthlessness. His tactics included obliterating a neutral village for aiding a demon and using captive demons as bait to lure the Ten Commandments. Actions like attempting to execute the vulnerable Commandments Monspeet and Derieri after their defeat repeatedly clashed with Elizabeth's peaceful ideals and provoked opposition from fellow archangels Sariel, Tarmiel, and Meliodas. The war's conclusion cost Ludociel his physical form; he was sealed within a Druid Altar near Danafor, lying dormant for centuries.
Sensing Margaret Liones's compatible soul, Ludociel offered the princess a pact: he would save her betrothed, Gilthunder, from the sorceress Vivian in exchange for using her body as a vessel. Agreeing, Margaret became his host. Ludociel fatally wounded Vivian, freed Gilthunder, and revived Stigma, recruiting Hendrickson and Dreyfus. He forged an alliance between Liones and the Seven Deadly Sins to eradicate the resurgent Demon Clan. Despite King Bartra and Gilthunder's objections over Margaret's possession, Ludociel maintained control, citing her voluntary sacrifice and the body's accelerated aging under his power. He employed "Breath of Bless" to augment skeptical groups like the Pleiades of the Azure Sky, brainwashing them into fanatical warriors indifferent to survival. Tensions marked his alliance with the Sins, including a skirmish with Escanor after recognizing the stolen Grace "Sunshine," originally belonging to his younger brother Mael.
Leading the assault on Camelot in the New Holy War, Ludociel commanded forces including Merlin, Escanor, Hendrickson, and Gilthunder against Meliodas. Utilizing his Ark barrier and the Grace of Flash—granting near-instantaneous movement—he dueled Zeldris, showcasing exceptional swordsmanship and resilience against Ominous Nebula. When Hendrickson shielded Margaret's body in battle, mirroring a fallen comrade, Ludociel healed Hendrickson's wounds and questioned his own use of others as shields. He later confronted the merged Original Demon, Chandler and Cusack, overwhelming it despite injuries. The revelation that Estarossa was actually Mael inflicted profound mental anguish on Ludociel, weakening his hold on Margaret. Hendrickson exploited this weakness, expelling Ludociel using Purge. Freed from the vessel, Ludociel manifested in his original form, expressing joyous relief at Mael's survival before rejoining the fight against the Demon King.
In his final acts, Ludociel aided in sealing the Demon King and reconciled with Elizabeth, acknowledging his weariness with the eternal clan conflict. He voiced hope for peace before vanishing, entrusting the future to the living.
Ludociel wielded light-based Ark magic to disintegrate darkness, project energy beams, and erect defensive barriers. His signature "Breath of Bless" augmented allies' power while brainwashing them into fanatical servants. His Grace, "Flash," bestowed blinding speed. Possessing Margaret, his power level measured 201,000; his true form surpassed this, enabling combat with high-level demons like the Indura and the Original Demon. He demonstrated exceptional swordsmanship, durability, and strategic intellect.
His bond with Mael was deeply familial; Ludociel encouraged his brother despite mockery, trained him, and supported his affection for Elizabeth. Mael's apparent death fueled Ludociel's demon hatred, making the memory alteration surrounding Estarossa intensely painful. He respected Elizabeth's status but clashed with her pacifism, though they ultimately reached mutual understanding. While often manipulative towards followers like Nerobasta, witnessing Hendrickson's sacrifice evoked genuine care, reminding him of fallen comrades.
Sensing Margaret Liones's compatible soul, Ludociel offered the princess a pact: he would save her betrothed, Gilthunder, from the sorceress Vivian in exchange for using her body as a vessel. Agreeing, Margaret became his host. Ludociel fatally wounded Vivian, freed Gilthunder, and revived Stigma, recruiting Hendrickson and Dreyfus. He forged an alliance between Liones and the Seven Deadly Sins to eradicate the resurgent Demon Clan. Despite King Bartra and Gilthunder's objections over Margaret's possession, Ludociel maintained control, citing her voluntary sacrifice and the body's accelerated aging under his power. He employed "Breath of Bless" to augment skeptical groups like the Pleiades of the Azure Sky, brainwashing them into fanatical warriors indifferent to survival. Tensions marked his alliance with the Sins, including a skirmish with Escanor after recognizing the stolen Grace "Sunshine," originally belonging to his younger brother Mael.
Leading the assault on Camelot in the New Holy War, Ludociel commanded forces including Merlin, Escanor, Hendrickson, and Gilthunder against Meliodas. Utilizing his Ark barrier and the Grace of Flash—granting near-instantaneous movement—he dueled Zeldris, showcasing exceptional swordsmanship and resilience against Ominous Nebula. When Hendrickson shielded Margaret's body in battle, mirroring a fallen comrade, Ludociel healed Hendrickson's wounds and questioned his own use of others as shields. He later confronted the merged Original Demon, Chandler and Cusack, overwhelming it despite injuries. The revelation that Estarossa was actually Mael inflicted profound mental anguish on Ludociel, weakening his hold on Margaret. Hendrickson exploited this weakness, expelling Ludociel using Purge. Freed from the vessel, Ludociel manifested in his original form, expressing joyous relief at Mael's survival before rejoining the fight against the Demon King.
In his final acts, Ludociel aided in sealing the Demon King and reconciled with Elizabeth, acknowledging his weariness with the eternal clan conflict. He voiced hope for peace before vanishing, entrusting the future to the living.
Ludociel wielded light-based Ark magic to disintegrate darkness, project energy beams, and erect defensive barriers. His signature "Breath of Bless" augmented allies' power while brainwashing them into fanatical servants. His Grace, "Flash," bestowed blinding speed. Possessing Margaret, his power level measured 201,000; his true form surpassed this, enabling combat with high-level demons like the Indura and the Original Demon. He demonstrated exceptional swordsmanship, durability, and strategic intellect.
His bond with Mael was deeply familial; Ludociel encouraged his brother despite mockery, trained him, and supported his affection for Elizabeth. Mael's apparent death fueled Ludociel's demon hatred, making the memory alteration surrounding Estarossa intensely painful. He respected Elizabeth's status but clashed with her pacifism, though they ultimately reached mutual understanding. While often manipulative towards followers like Nerobasta, witnessing Hendrickson's sacrifice evoked genuine care, reminding him of fallen comrades.