Constantine XI

> *“In a world I do not know, I am no longer your master, Ichiro Tachibana. You are mine. Even if I were once an emperor, our standing do not change.”*
> —Constantine XI
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**Konstantinos XI Dragases Palaiologos**, (コンスタンティノス十一世パレオロゴス・ドラガセス, *Konsutantinosu Jūichi-sei Pareorogosu Doragasesu*?) also known as **Constantine XI**, was the last monarch of the Eastern Roman Empire (better known as the Byzantine Empire) who ruled from 1449 to 1453, when the imperial city of Constantinople fell at the hands of the invading Ottoman armies, bringing an end to the legacy of the Roman Empire after over 1,400 years. It was believed by the world that Constantine was killed during his final stand for the city against the Ottoman Turks. But in reality, he was saved by an angel, turned into marble and laid hidden beneath the Golden Gates of Constantinople, awaiting for the day when he would be needed again to restore the city and the old dominion of his ancestors.

Nearly six centuries after the demise of the Byzantine Empire, Constantine XI would come back to life in the present day when the Young Braves Brigade were on a reconnaissance mission in Istanbul, discovered his marble-covered form and sent it to America, where he was restored to his living state, in the hopes that he could become a powerful ally to fight for the Brigade and the Justice Alliance in World War III and the Underworld invasion of Earth.

## Abilities

Constantine XI have powers and abilities that put him in the same level or slightly higher than powerful mana-users or sorcerers.

* **Magi Physiology**/**Mana Sensitivity** –
* **Expert Military Intelligence** –
* **Master Combat Experience** –
* **Holy Powers** –
	+ **Protection** – Constantine can conjure strong defensive barriers around himself and his allies to protect them from powerful strikes. His most powerful ability is **Theodosios Constantinos** (祈誓たるは三重の貴壁テオドシウス・コンスタンティノス, *Teodoshiusu Konsutantinosu*?) in which he summons a massive holy barrier with a form resembling the old walls of Constantinople which not only protects those within from enemy attacks it but also fortifies their defenses.

Theodosios Constantinos

## Quotes

* “The war… The city…!” (戦争は…私の街が…！, *Sensō wa… Watashi no machi ga…!*?) (First words after being awakened)
* “So majestic and peaceful, this country. Unlike the final days of Constantinople.” (とても素晴らしいで平和な、この国。コンスタンティノープルの最後の日とは異なり, *Totemo subarashī de heiwana, kono kuni. Konsutantinōpuru no saigo no hi to wa kotonari*?) (referring to America)
* “Never mourn the past, young warrior. Thanks to you, mankind is alive and God's light still guides and illuminates the world.” (過去を嘆くな、若き戦士よ。君のお陰で、人類は生きていて、神の光がまだ世界を導きと照らす。, *Kako wo nageku na, wakaki senshi yo. Kimi no okage de, jinrui wa ikiteite, kami no hikari ga mada sekai wo michibiki to terasu.*?)
* “In a world I do not know, I am no longer your master, Ichiro Tachibana. You are mine. Even if I were once an emperor, our standing do not change.” (私が知らない世界では、もう主にならない、橘壱郎よ。君が主だ。私が皇帝であったとしても、その立ち位置を変えてはいけないね, *Watashi ga shiranai sekai de wa, mou aruji ni naranai, Tachibana Ichirō yo. Kimi ga aruji da. Watashi ga kōtei deatta to shite mo, sono tachi ichio kaete wa ikenai ne*?)
* “Your Majesty, isn't it time to set out on a campaign soon?” (地皇陛下、そろそろ遠征の時期ではないか？, *Chiōheika, sorosoro ensei no jiki de wanai ka?*?)
* “You are still alive. That alone is the single greatest reason why we must protect you. The one to protect humanity, to pave the way for the rest of history, that must always be you. In other word… I will lay down my life for you. I will offer you all my strength. I, too, was once human, after all. I will devote my entire being to the people I love!” (君は生きている。それこそが、我々が君を守らなければならない最大の理由の一つだ。人理を守るのは、歴史を切り拓くのは、常に、君でなければならないのだ。つまり……命を懸けよう。君にこの力を捧げよう！私とて元々は人間だからね。好きな人間のために、全力を尽くしたいのさ！, *Kimi wa ikite iru. Sore koso ga, wareware ga kimi wo mamoranakereba naranai saidai no riyū no hitotsu da. Hito ri wo mamoru no wa, rekishi wo kiri hiraku no wa, tsuneni, kimi de nakereba naranai no da. Tsumari…… inochi wo kakeyou. Kimi ni kono chikara wo sasageyou! Watashi tote motomoto wa ningen dakara ne. Sukina ningen no tame ni, zenryoku wo tsukushitai no sa!*?)
* “There you are, Your Imperial Majesty. Do not panic, it seems that once I was subdued, I was brought here in order to pave way through this predicament of yours. You shall have no reason for worry. I am here now. Now, let us move forward! Your survival is my victory!” (地皇陛下、そこにいたか。慌てるな、この窮地を切り拓くために、一度は屈した私が呼ばれたのだろう……。君が不安がる事はない。ここには私がいる。さあ、行くぞ！君が生き残れば、我が勝利だ！, *Chiōheika, soko ni ita ka. Awateru na, kono kyūchi wo kiri hiraku tame ni, ichido wa kusshita watashi ga yobareta no darou……. Kimi ga fuangaru koto wa nai. Koko ni wa watashi ga iru. Saa, ikuzo! Kimi ga ikinokoreba, waga shōri da!*?)
* “The great wall of my land, your time is now!” (祖国の偉大なる壁、今こそ！, *Sokoku no idainaru kabe, ima koso!*?)
* “Lord! Please allow me a miracle!” (主よ！ どうか我が手に奇跡を！, *Shu yo! Dōka waga te ni kiseki wo!*?)
* “Despite many invasions, no assailant may measure up to our faith! Theodosios Constantinos!! Never shall we yield! Though our bodies be destroyed, our land shall stand eternal!!” (数多の侵略あれど、我らの信仰に敵うもの無し！『祈誓たるは三重の貴壁テオドシウス・コンスタンティノス』！！我らは決して屈さぬ……この身が滅びようとも、我が祖国は永遠なり！！, *Amata no shinryaku are do, warera no shinkō ni kanau mono nashi! Teodoshiusu Konsutantinosu!! Warera wa kesshite kussanu…… kono mi ga horobi you tomo, waga sokoku wa eien nari!!*?)
* “To perish here───no… I guarantee that will not come to pass! Theodosios Constantinos! I am here! I AM HERE NOW!! WE SHALL FORM THE TRUE WALL!!” (滅びる…か──いや…断じて滅びはせぬ！『祈誓たるは三重の貴壁テオドシウス・コンスタンティノス』！！私はここにいる！ここにいるぞ！！我々こそが、真なる壁なのだっ！！, *Horobiru… ka── iya… danjite horobi wa senu! Teodoshiusu Konsutantinosu!! Watashi wa koko ni iru! Koko ni iru zo!! Wareware koso ga, shinnaru kabe na no da!!*?)
* “We have won… although, the path to true victory begins here!” (勝ったか…！だが、真の勝利かどうかは、ここからだ！, *Katta ka…! Daga, shin no shōri ka douka wa, koko kara da!*?)
* “Somehow, we managed to snag victory. Well done, all!” (どうにか勝ちを拾えたか…よくやった、皆！, *Dounika kachi wo hiroeta ka…… Yoku yatta, minna!*?)