OVA
Description
Regal Bryant, once president of the Larenzo Corporation, carries the weight of a tragic legacy: imprisoned for murder after the Angelus Project experiment mutated his fiancée Alicia into a monstrous form via an Exsphere, forcing him to kill her. His shackles, both legal and self-imposed, symbolize his vow to renounce violence with his hands, channeling combat prowess into devastating kicks amplified by greaves and restrained chi magic focused on healing—a martial echo of his penitence. Initially tasked with capturing Colette as an antagonist, his path shifts upon encountering Presea Combatir, whose uncanny resemblance to Alicia compels him to ally with the protagonist’s group. Though met with wariness, his unwavering courtesy and moral rigor position him as the party’s voice of introspection, counterbalancing their distrust with steadfast principle.
Driven by guilt, he seeks to dismantle the corrupt systems behind Alicia’s death, targeting figures like the Exsphere broker Vharley. His arc intertwines with Lloyd Irving, forging a bond through mutual respect and shared reflection on their parallel burdens—Regal’s killing of Alicia mirroring Lloyd’s father figure Kratos’s tragic past. Optional dialogues between them underscore Regal’s evolution from self-punishment to embracing collective healing, framing guilt as a catalyst for proactive change rather than solitary atonement.
Aerial-focused combat techniques, intricate arte chains, and disciplined footwork exemplify his refusal to weaponize his hands, while equipment like the "Dynast" weapon and "Apocalypse" Devil’s Arm accentuate his lethal elegance. The gag weapon "Glory Arts" offers rare levity, contrasting his solemnity. His dynamic with Presea, whom he protects as a surrogate for Alicia, and his clashes against the Angelus Project’s architects highlight his shift from isolation to communal redemption. Narrative choices emphasizing his rapport with Lloyd reinforce his integration into the group’s mission, cementing his journey from penitent outsider to pivotal ally in reshaping a broken world.
Driven by guilt, he seeks to dismantle the corrupt systems behind Alicia’s death, targeting figures like the Exsphere broker Vharley. His arc intertwines with Lloyd Irving, forging a bond through mutual respect and shared reflection on their parallel burdens—Regal’s killing of Alicia mirroring Lloyd’s father figure Kratos’s tragic past. Optional dialogues between them underscore Regal’s evolution from self-punishment to embracing collective healing, framing guilt as a catalyst for proactive change rather than solitary atonement.
Aerial-focused combat techniques, intricate arte chains, and disciplined footwork exemplify his refusal to weaponize his hands, while equipment like the "Dynast" weapon and "Apocalypse" Devil’s Arm accentuate his lethal elegance. The gag weapon "Glory Arts" offers rare levity, contrasting his solemnity. His dynamic with Presea, whom he protects as a surrogate for Alicia, and his clashes against the Angelus Project’s architects highlight his shift from isolation to communal redemption. Narrative choices emphasizing his rapport with Lloyd reinforce his integration into the group’s mission, cementing his journey from penitent outsider to pivotal ally in reshaping a broken world.