Mont

**Mont** (モンド, *Mondo*?) is a secondary character in the "Phantom Death Capital" arc.

## History

Mont's hometown is located near Walluchia and one day was destroyed by vampires. Mont no longer has a clan. As a member of the Undead Hunter, he has worked with the Order of the Holy Iron Chain Knights.

He spent a week in Walluchia and noticed a drastic change with the undead.

## Appearance

He wore black mourning clothing. He wore a wide-brimmed hat.

## Personality

He worships the angel of mourning; Bansheela.

He doesn't do anything useless.

### Relationships

***The following section contains spoilers.***

Belmo
Mont agonised his death and regrets about his impatience.
Hrutin
Hunyāchin
Khouri
Kuroki
Mardas
Ponamel

## Story

### The Phantom Death Capital

In Brynd Kingdom, Hrutin and Mardas brought Mont to talk to Prince Khouri. He reported to Khouri about the strange activity with the Undead in Walluchia and the possibility of forming an Undead army. Hrutin, Mont and Mardas are going to investigate Walluchia.

After the meeting, he followed Ponamel to investigate for Death Apostle in the clinic. He thought it was strange that there were none Zalbuth's believers. Mont finds Mardas and his Iron-Blood Warriors in the inn. He encouraged the Iron-Blood Warriors to head towards Walluchia. He is uneasy with the vampires and the nobility of night lurking about.

He was drinking alcohol with Hrutin and Mardas. His enchanted bells alerted him with nearby miasma, the three of them rushed to the royal palace.

The three men meet Gunder in the palace, Mont reported that vampire nobles is nearby.

He fought against Kürten. Zasha cuts his legs with his blood blade, both of Mont's legs was cut deeply. Zasha speculates Mont had magical tools to prevent his magic. Zasha beats Mont into the wall and slams him to the floor.

Ponamel arrived at the Royal Castle to heal Mont with healing magic. He recovered from his wounds but struggled to move. Both Khouri and Hrutin went to check on him and asked Ponamel about his condition. Ponamel says he is in no condition to move, however Mont objected as the Evil God has returned and he would fine as long as he takes his special medicine. Ponamel protested as the drug would kill him. Mont insist on guiding Kuna and everybody to Walluchia.

Towards the border of Walluchia, Mont sat in the carriage with Khouri, Hrutin and Mardas. Khouri wanted Mardas and Mont to be his conversation partner, so they rode together. He was silent throughout the travel and he rarely spoke. When the three men discuses about Kuroki appearing unreliable and weak, Mont spoke differently. He pointed out that Kuroki isn't an ordinary person, furthermore he noticed his trained footwork.

Kuroki noticed there are maggot fly believers, Mont was impressed with him seeing from a distance. Mont is keenly evaluating Kuroki. He encourages Khouri to shoot fire arrows at the maggot fly believers. When Kuroki went to deal with the maggot fly believers, only Mont was carefully observing Kuroki. Mont was impressed with Kuroki, who single-handily killed the maggot fly believers.

When Hunyāchin guided everybody to the fort. Mont asked for Belmo and Hunyāchin informs him that he is currently missing when he and several knights went to Walluchia. Mont was distraught, when he learns Belmo had left for Walluchia without him.

He and the warriors received the blessing from Kuna. As Khouri forces are being the decoys, they found the corpse of Belmo.

The warriors noticed the surrounding undead are active near the fort. Hrutin sternly instructed Mont to retreat with Khouri. Mont angrily demanded his explanation, to which Hrutin explained that he is in no condition to fight. Furthermore Hrutin encourages Mont to survive because his knowledge is necessary. Mont was visibly touched with his sentiment.

Mont headed back near Walluchia, to see what happened.

## Abilities

Mont is very knowledgeable on the undead. He has investigated on vampire magic.
Since Mont is an Undead Hunter, he is often bathed in miasma while fighting the undead. Since he doesn't rest and fights consecutively, he has a short life. He is very sharp and observant. He noticed Kuroki isn't an ordinary person based on his footwork.

Kuroki considered him skilful based on how he walks.

### Equipment

He wields silver short swords. The short sword was made from dwarven silver. Silver has the ability to counteract miasma, and is a highly toxic for the undead with a miasma as vitality. He throws the short swords at the undead.

He has **Light Talisman** (光の護符, *Hikari no gofu*?) cards that glows white.

His black cloak is made of special materials that can resist acid attack.

His enchanted bells alerted him with nearby miasma.

He has a special drug that can make him equivalent to a good warrior.

## Development

Belmo and Mont name is based on the **Belmont Clan** (ベルモンド一族, *Berumondo Ichizoku*?) of the *Castlevania* series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 06 - The Brynd Kingdom
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 08 - The Bridal Selections pt.01
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 14 - The Wild Hunt
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 07 - The Undead Hunter
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 12 - The Maggot Fly Believers pt.01
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 15 - The Land of Walluchia
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 09 - The Bridal Selections pt.02
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 11 - Quiet Night, Noisy Night
9. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 13 - The Maggot Fly Believers pt.02
10. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 19 - The Escape Journey
11. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 33 - Under The Blue Sky