Clayman, an undead elf forged by the former Demon Lord Kazalim to ascend as a True Demon Lord, first emerged as "The Crazed Clown" within the Moderate Harlequin Alliance before rising among the Ten Great Demon Lords as the "Marionette Master." His ambitions hinged on calculated schemes to seize power, from engineering the Orc Disaster—crafting a puppet Demon Lord—to destabilizing nations through covert maneuvers. Subordinates bound by curses and hearts ripped from their chests formed his elite Five Fingers, tools in his intricate machinations. Beneath a veneer of icy composure simmered ruthless cruelty, fueled by an inferiority complex toward his Harlequin peers. Yet his strategies extended beyond manipulation: trade empires and ancient relics bolstered his domain, while unyielding loyalty to Kazalim and the Alliance anchored him, even in ruin. Repeated defeats—failed control over Milim Nava, inciting human-monster wars—culminated in his demise at Rimuru Tempest’s hands during the Walpurgis Banquet. Death awakened his Unique Skill "Retry," hurling him 70 years into the past. In *Clayman’s Revenge*, this second chance birthed a cunning tactician: cautious, introspective, and determined. He reforged bonds with subordinates, restoring Mjurran’s heart and nurturing loyalty through respect. Rigorous training regimens, alliances with entities like the demon Rain, and evading direct clashes with Rimuru marked his new path. His arsenal blended manipulation and survival. The Unique Skill "Puppeteer" ensnared minds, while "Retry" defied mortality. Combat techniques like "Martial Dance" honed agility, and "Geomancy Thread" weaponized terrain—skills sharpened post-leap to earn allies’ grudging respect. Once arrogant, Clayman adopted a wry, comedic leadership style, hosting tea parties and safeguarding his forces’ welfare. This shift united his followers into a loyal cadre, though Rimuru’s shadow lingered, manifesting as a phobia of spherical objects. Through foreknowledge and political cunning, he navigated threats, rewriting his legacy from fallen pawn to strategic redeemer—a leader clawing back from oblivion, one thread at a time.