Horst is a high-ranking demon who serves the evil god Wolbach and appears in the spin-off "KONOSUBA: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!" Horst's appearance is very intimidating but has an unexpectedly friendly and sensible personality. Horst is seen as a threat on the level of a Demon King Army general by adventurers, with impressive battle skills. A key moment is when Horst befriends Komekko and makes a secret promise to become Komekko's familiar one day. In a twist, Horst fails to learn the real identity of the god being searched for, leading to events that impact several characters.
Horst has jet-black skin, a large muscular body, yellow eyes, big menacing horns and fangs, and large wings that mark Horst as a powerful demon.
Horst’s overall look is both fearsome and mysterious.
Horst is very loyal to Wolbach and acts with a demon’s unique sense of right and wrong.
Despite looking scary, Horst has common sense and is actually quite easy to get along with.
Horst is also polite and forms promises with others, showing a good-natured side.
Horst is very strong in battle and is seen as a Demon King Army general-class threat by adventurers.
Horst can fight multiple powerful opponents, and even when injured, Horst manages to defeat many enemies.
Breaking into the Demon God's Tomb
Horst sneaks into the tomb of the evil god near the Crimson Demon Village to break Wolbach’s seal.
Horst struggles with a difficult puzzle needed to break the seal.
Meeting Komekko
Horst meets Komekko by chance at the tomb.
Komekko solves the puzzle, and Horst successfully unlocks the seal.
They become friends and make a promise: Horst will become Komekko’s familiar someday.
The Disappearance of Wolbach
When Horst returns, Horst finds that Wolbach is already gone.
Unbeknownst to Horst, Komekko has taken Chomusuke—who is actually Wolbach in another form—home as a pet, but Horst never realizes the truth.
Looking for the Real Form
Horst then searches the forests near Axel for the “giant black magical beast,” Wolbach's true form.
During this, Horst runs into Megumin and Yunyun when they are in danger and saves them, but they escape.
Fights with Adventurers
Later, Horst is targeted by Kyouya Mitsurugi and others.
Horst fends them off but loses one wing during the fight.
A few days after, Horst is lured out by Megumin and friends and finally discovers part of the truth from their talk and the scent of Wolbach.
Horst demands Megumin hand over Chomusuke, but she refuses.
Final Battles
Horst fights Darkness and Chris, getting more and more exhausted.
Horst tries to attack Axel town, but Aqua, working nearby, strikes with a holy spell and badly injures Horst.
The next day, Horst barely defeats another group led by Rex, but is finally taken down for good by Megumin’s explosion magic.
Final Words and Disappearance
Just before disappearing, Horst hints that a spare body exists and that Horst may become Komekko’s familiar in the future.
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