General Are, son of Apo—a devoted subordinate of General Shiba—was steeped in tales of Shiba’s legendary exploits from childhood. After his father perished in the Great Explosion, General Zeu took him under his wing, guiding his ascent to general within the Sand Land Royal Army. Renowned for his audacity and tactical daring, he earned his soldiers’ unwavering loyalty through principled decisions and adaptable command, especially under crisis.

His allegiance fractured upon uncovering the Royal Army’s complicity in the Great Explosion’s atrocities—a revelation that exposed the leadership’s corruption. Driven by an unyielding commitment to justice, he rallied loyal troops to defy the hierarchy’s rot. He clashed with Beelzebub’s group during their mission, withdrawing only after defeat and facing Zeu’s rebuke.

In a calculated maneuver, he later exposed the king’s role in the Picchi genocide, coercing the monarch to reduce water prices and alleviate public suffering. This pivot from dutiful officer to defiant reformer underscored his evolution from antagonist to a figure challenging power for collective welfare.

Rooted in his enlistment following his father’s demise, his journey—marked by disillusionment and moral awakening—showcases a capacity to evolve, acknowledge missteps, and champion equity over allegiance. His narrative weaves resilience, strategic cunning, and a steadfast moral compass, positioning him as a multifaceted force within Sand Land’s turbulent struggles.