Marcus Lithos is a wealthy man whose tragic past and evolving powers drive him on a dark path, transforming him from a wounded human into a fearsome adversary. His complicated relationships and struggle with loss result in a descent into madness, making him one of the most memorable figures in his world.
Marcus Lithos once lived as a member of the Sentinels of Fate, the main enforcement body in his world.
He gained possession of the Chrysalis, the sealed form of the Azoth Sword containing Beelzebub.
Two years prior, an accident took his family and left Marcus partially paralyzed on one side.
Despite being surrounded by all the signs of luxury, he hired people to play his family members, exposing the cracks in his emotional state.
What appeared to be a life of comfort actually masked severe psychological distress.
Marcus Lithos presents himself as a calm and affluent aristocrat, but he hides an unstable core, shaken by trauma and betrayal.
His persistent yearning for connection leads him to simulate a family life, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
Marcus's psychological wounds are further exacerbated when his former lover, Erika Saeki, marries his best friend Naoki Miki, multiplying his sense of abandonment.
When he becomes the new Chrysalis, Marcus’s prior paralysis vanishes entirely.
He gains the ability to become invisible, along with anything he chooses to touch.
As the wielder of the Azoth Sword’s Beelzebub Chrysalis form, Marcus commands supernatural powers enhanced by his resolve and emotional state.
Remarkably, even after being driven to the edge of killing Erika Saeki, his inability to do so prevents him from turning into a full Weaponized Mage at that point.
Marcus’s turning point comes with the death of Naoki Miki, after which he forms a close bond with his assigned counselor, Aya Takagi.
The two become engaged, but Marcus uncovers Aya’s lies, recognizing their betrayal at the moment of a shared kiss.
Driven to the brink, Marcus kills Aya and fully transforms into a Weaponized Mage, launching a fierce assault on the headquarters of the Sentinels of Fate.
Lonely and desperate for companionship, Marcus sets out in search of a new partner, trying to force a marriage with Rie Matoba but ultimately failing.
His reign of terror comes to an end when he is confronted and defeated, being struck down and disappearing at the hands of Shin Matoba, the death-dragon Chrysalis.
Marcus Lithos stands out for his journey from pain to villainy, simmering with unresolved grief and longing.
His path is marked by raw emotion, showcasing the high cost of unchecked loss and the hunger for belonging.
Despite his tragic actions, Marcus’s vulnerability and depth make him a compelling and unforgettable character.
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