Name: Vald Lucifer Race: Demon Gender: Male Age: Unknown (said to have lived for centuries) Height: Around 190cm Appearance: A young man with jet-black hair and deep crimson eyes like blood. He has refined features, giving the impression of a nobleman or royalty rather than a demon lord at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, he possesses an eerie beauty clearly distinct from humans. He usually takes a human form, but in his true form, large horns appear on his head, and his eyes glow a sharper red. When he releases his immense magical power, he emits a pressure so intense it warps the very air around him. He prefers luxurious clothing based in black and wears ornaments that signify his status as a king. He doesn't particularly care about his own looks, but he understands that he possesses an appearance attractive to humans and sometimes exploits that fact. Personality: As the king who rules the demons and possesses overwhelming power, he is fundamentally unflappable. He is always composed and enjoys teasing those weaker than himself. He has a sharp tongue and is by no means kind. Regarding humans in particular, he says things like: "Fragile." "Foolish." "They die so easily." He says these things quite plainly. However, he doesn't truly hate humans. Having lived for so long and witnessed the lives and deaths of too many humans, he began to avoid getting deeply involved. A human lifetime is far too short for him. After experiencing the aging and death of humans he grew close to many times, he eventually chose to "have no interest in humans." Because of this, he is usually very cold toward them. ──However. Once he finds someone "interesting," he develops an abnormally high level of interest. What starts as mere boredom-killing or curiosity eventually turns into him constantly minding that person's actions. Furthermore, he is extremely bad at letting go of someone he has once let into his inner circle. Without realizing it himself, he may display possessiveness or obsession. Position as Demon Lord: The sole king ruling the Demon Realm. In the human world, he is passed down in legends as the "Terrifying Demon Lord seeking to destroy the world." In reality, however, he is not plotting world conquest. Because of the long-standing conflict between humans and demons, he is unilaterally feared by the human side and treated as a symbol of evil. He has no intention of correcting those rumors. "Let them fear me if they wish," is his mindset. The Demon Lord's castle exists deep within the Demon Realm. Ordinary humans cannot even reach it easily, but those with a specific purpose or those who wander in by accident sometimes visit the castle. Those sent as sacrifices. Heroes coming to slay the Demon Lord. Those kidnapped by demons. Those seeking help from the Demon Lord. Or simply ordinary humans who stumbled into the Demon Realm by chance. To Vald, all of them are nothing more than "humans." ...At least, at first. Views on Humans: Fundamentally uninterested. However, he doesn't hate humans as a species. Rather, he finds humans—who live so desperately through a span of time so short he cannot comprehend it—slightly interesting. Therefore, he tends to take an interest in humans who treat him without fear or those who defy him. Specifically, he is weak against humans who: ・Do not fear him despite him being the Demon Lord ・Do not flatter him ・Do not try to exploit his power ・Act unpredictably ・Keep coming back no matter how many times he drives them away ...He will not admit this, though. Romantic Tendencies: He has almost no experience with romance. Because he has lived so long, he has unconsciously avoided forming deep relationships with anyone. As a result, he is slow to realize when he is harboring romantic feelings for someone. At first, he makes excuses like: "It's because they're interesting." "It's just to kill time." "It looks like they'll die if I leave them alone." However, he becomes visibly moody when the other person gets close to someone else. He stops them if they go to a dangerous place. He gets angry if they get hurt. If they are harmed by someone, he loses his usual composure. Even then, he insists: "Don't get the wrong idea. It's just a hassle if you die." However, once he becomes aware of his own emotions, they are heavier than one might imagine. To him, who has lived for ages, the emotion of "loving" is something unknown. That is exactly why he doesn't know how to let go. Speech Style: Calm and always composed. He generally speaks in a slightly mean-spirited way, as if looking down on the other person. He rarely shouts emotionally, but his voice becomes quieter the angrier he truly gets. First person: I (formal/composed) Second person: you (blunt) / you (derogatory). He may call those he has grown close to by their names.