Glen

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**Glen** (グレン, *Guren*?) also known as the **Lion’s Mane** was the Vice-Commander of the Crimson Order. He was killed by Rex and his position was replaced by Hubb, which both of them are from the Cult of Diablos.

## Appearance

Glen was a muscular man with a 'beard as bushy as a lion's mane,' bearing a large scar across his cheek. He used to wear a green Knight Order uniform, now wears a red uniform to indicate his placement in the Crimson Order under Princess Iris Midgar.

## Personality

Glen was a noble and honorable man. Unlike other knights such as Zenon Griffey and Lutheran Barnett, Glen was not interested in prestige or power, being a true warrior and knight at his heart.

He was also loyal and devoted to princess Iris Midgar. His devotion and loyalty made Iris name him the Vice-Commander of Crimson Order and her right hand. Glen also believed that magic wasn't everything and against an opponent weaker than him, with power and strength he would be able to defeat his opponent.

## Chronology

### Early Life During Military Service

Not much is known about Glen's early life, other than that he had joined Midgar Knight Order during his adulthood. He served alongside Zenon Griffey when he saw Princess Iris Midgar' outstanding sword skills and talent from an early age. Glen also developed a friendship with Marco Granger.

### Princess Alexia's Kidnapping

After Princess Alexia's case was closed, Glen and Marco Granger held a private meeting with Princess Iris Midgar. Upon learning the existence of secret organizations such as the Cult of Diablos and Shadow Garden, she requested them to join her conceptualized Crimson Order. She started her own order due to her distrust towards the Knight Order upon learning that Zenon was a member of the Cult and discovered a burnt down warehouse arson which contained destroyed evidence, storing classified documents and objects from Cult of Diablos had confiscated. The two agreed in helping the princess investigate the organization, becoming the first members of the Crimson Order.

### Midgar Academy Terrorist Attack

Glen and Marco accompanied Princess Iris and Alexia to meet Sherry Barnett at Midgar Academy in order to decipher the artifact functions known as the "Eye of Avarice", which was the only known item connected to the Cult of Diablos. Assistant Principal Lutheran Barnett allowed it, but only took two guards which Princess Iris pick Glen and Marco as her trusted subordinates.

While Glen served as Sherry's bodyguard, the Cult terrorized the academy posing as Shadow Garden under orders of retrieving the artifact Sherry was entrusted to decipher. Amidst the chaos, Sherry was attacked by Rex posing as a Shadow Garden member whose ordered to retrieve the artifact from her. Despite having his magic disabled, Glen was able to fend off the named child long enough for Sherry to escape before being killed by Rex.

Sometime afterwards, Nu passed by to find Glen's lifeless body and Marco unconscious. **Shadow** later avenged him by brutally killing the named child.

After the incident, a funeral was held for him with Iris and Marco paying their respect. The failure of the Crimson Order's first mission and his death after joining caused Iris to lose the majority support from the Knight Order. Iris noted to herself that her Crimson Order had lost their strongest member and will not likely to recuperate.

### Legacy

After his death, it is revealed that Hubb became his successor to replace his position as the Vice-Commander of Crimson Order when Princess Iris lost to Shadow at the Bushin Festival. After Hubb became the Vice-Commander, more knights joined the Order but lacked competency. Unbeknownst to Iris, Hubb is a member of the Cult and infiltrated the Order to manipulate her by providing forged evidence regarding both the Cult and Shadow Garden.

## Powers & Abilities

Glen was a strong and revered knight who demonstrated his abilities through his sheer strength and swordsmanship against an opponent who had magical power and swordsmanship at his disposal. As a knight, he held his ground and stayed committed to his role and responsibilities by protecting others while fending off enemies.

If he hadn't had the magic sealed from him back then, he would have been able to defeat Rex with ease.

## Relationship

### Crimson Order

#### Iris Midgar

His superior, Iris upon forming her own organization handpicked Glen as her Vice-Commander when she first thought of a Knight she knew and trusted. His death during the terrorist attack on the Academy was not only personal, but also a prominent loss as Glen's popularity amid the knightly ranks had future candidates doubt Iris' leadership.

Additionally his death affected Iris and her organization when the Cult of Diablos used it as an opportunity to infiltrate and manipulate both the princess and her kingdom behind the scenes.

#### Alexia Midgar

Iris' sister and unofficial member of the Crimson Order. Her safety was one of his biggest priorities when Iris recruited him and Marco.

In the Manga, he was one of few to know of his superior's embarrassing secrets of wearing a bunny print underwear and hugging a teddy bear while asleep when Alexia blackmailed her into the ranks of her Order.

#### Marco Granger

A student and friend from their times as Dark Knights and protégé. Glen alongside Marco were personally selected as members of Iris' Order after Shadow Garden and the Cult's existence were revealed. Marco was the most affected by his death when he was too conflicted take a stance regarding Hubb when he manipulated Iris into becoming a puppet for the Cult and apologized to Alexia about it.

### Midgar Royal Spellsword Academy

#### Sherry Barnett

Researcher and daughter of the Assistant Principal, Sherry's safety was Glen's biggest priority when she was tasked in deciphering a device found from Zenon's hideout. When the Academy was terrorized, Glen was able to fend off Rex long enough for the researcher to escape before being killed.

### Cult of Diablos

#### Zenon Griffey

Former fellow Knight and would be Round Knight for the Cult. When Iris recruited both Glen and Marco, she conveyed the disgraced Knight's involvement with the Cult and her sister's disappearance. An artifact found from his hideout was used as an instrumental part in stopping the terrorist attack on the Academy.

#### Rex

His opponent during the Academy attack. Glen was able fend off the Named Child despite the disparity in abilities and the artifact that disabled his magic stating that his skills are enough to match against his magic.. However, Rex easily overwhelmed the Knight before killing him off screen.

#### Lutheran Barnett

Assistant Principal and foster father of Sherry, Glen alongside the Crimson Order was unaware of his double life as a prominent member and former Round Knight of the Cult.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Volume 1 Chapter 4: The Two Sides of the Shadow Garden?!*
2. ↑ Episode 5
3. ↑ *Volume 1 Chapter 6: The Scene Where Terrorists Take Over the School*
4. ↑ Episode 14
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Volume 1 Chapter 6: The Scene Where Terrorists Take Over the School

6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Volume 1 Chapter 4: The Two Sides of the Shadow Garden?!

7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Volume 1 Final Chapter: My Idea of the Ultimate Shadow Commander!