Merthophan

Merthophan is a high-ranking Colonel within the Azami Kingdom's military forces, serving concurrently as an instructor at the prestigious Officers' Academy. Known for his unshakeable composure and unwavering commitment to discipline, he was the first superior officer to recognize Lloyd's extraordinary hidden potential. Yet beneath this respected exterior lies a far darker truth — Merthophan stands as the secret architect behind the events of the story's opening arc. Ensnared by a powerful curse, he became entangled in a sinister plot to resurrect the Demon King, revealing a fanatical obsession concealed beneath his composed facade, making him the defining antagonist of the early narrative.