Vatheus

* Base form
* Titan Depraver

**Vatheus** was the primary antagonist of Devil's Incarnation Arc II. He was the person behind Devil's Incarnation Organization and stood as a big obstacle for Arimito.

## History

Vatheus had a challenging childhood, as he was forced to survive in solitude, relying solely on hunting wild game for sustenance. The circumstances that led to his separation from his biological parents remain unclear, shrouded in mystery.

During his formative years, Vatheus crossed paths with Arcus, who became a mentor figure and offered him profound insights into his own identity and the existence of divine beings. Under Arcus' guidance, Vatheus learned to harness and control his powers, although their association eventually came to an end, leaving Vatheus to navigate life independently. He adopted a humble existence, encountering numerous wise individuals along the way, but chose to conceal his true nature from them. Over the course of his long life, Vatheus accumulated extensive knowledge and various practical skills, though many of them proved inconsequential in combat scenarios.

In his nineties, Vatheus's curiosity was piqued when he discovered Arimito's existence. As he delved deeper into her background, he unearthed the revelation that she, too, was a child of Yaloko. As the years passed, Vatheus harbored a growing resentment toward Arimito, fueled by her controversial decisions and his jealousy over Yaloko's attention being seemingly directed more towards her than himself. He became determined to prove himself to both his mother and himself by eliminating Arimito and imposing his own vision upon Paradis. His objective was to isolate the Eldians and erase their collective memory of events preceding Arimito's arrival.

Driven by these motivations, Vatheus established the Devil's Incarnation Organization. He manipulated dissatisfied individuals within the church, offering them hope and convincing them that he, as a divine being, possessed the means to reclaim power from Arimito. This served as a catalyst for their collaboration, driven by their shared desire to challenge Arimito's authority and regain control.

## Story

In the early stages of the second part of the Devil's Incarnation arc, Vatheus finally revealed himself to Arimito. However, he cunningly deceived her by claiming that he wanted to assist her in saving humanity by seeking guidance from the legendary figure known as "Balmir."

Subsequent encounters between Vatheus and Arimito took place as they worked together to locate Balmir, with Vatheus manipulating the situation to his advantage. Eventually, they managed to make contact with Balmir, and together, they ventured into Yggdrasil, a parallel realm akin to the Paths.

Inside Yggdrasil, Vatheus attempted to manipulate Arimito by subjecting her to horrific memories from the past, aiming to evoke guilt within her. However, his efforts proved unsuccessful in breaking her resolve.

It was during their time in Yggdrasil that Vatheus revealed his true intentions to Arimito. His primary objective was to transfer the power of the Founding Titan to a member of the Fritz family in order to erase the memories of the Eldians, although he had since discovered an alternative means of achieving his goals.

Ymir, the progenitor of the Titans, whispered crucial information to Vatheus, providing intricate details on how the Titans materialize. However, Balmir eventually became aware of Vatheus' ulterior motives and attempted to thwart his plans, ultimately failing in the process. Balmir, recognizing the imminent danger, awakened Arimito before Vatheus, urging her to kill him. However, Vatheus regained consciousness just in time to intervene and prevent her from carrying out the act.

With newfound knowledge acquired from Ymir, Vatheus underwent a transformation into his own version of the Founding Titan, leading to a fierce battle between him and Arimito. Despite the challenging confrontation, Arimito found herself compelled to retreat under the mounting pressure. Not long after, an external role-playing event unfolded, culminating in another clash between Arimito and Vatheus. This time, Arimito successfully vanquished Vatheus.

The split second Arimito touched him with her scythe, while having the founding titan herself, enabled Vatheus to use his own founding titan to transfer part of his power and memories through Yggdrasil to Arimito's son Sora.

## Powers and abilities

#### Titan Depraver

Vatheus, with his uniquely deviant titan powers, commands the formidable "Titan Depraver." This titan exhibits an unparalleled versatility, allowing him to mold and shape its form according to his desires. It grants him the ability to generate any type of body tissue as needed. The Titan Depraver takes on the appearance of a colossal devil-like entity, towering at a staggering height of 300 meters. However, despite its immense power, Vatheus is unable to employ the Coordinate ability as long as the other holder of the Founding Titan remains in existence.

#### Teleportation

In his encounters with Arimito, Vatheus consistently relied on teleportation as his preferred mode of transportation. This unique ability allowed him to instantly transport himself from one location to another, facilitating swift and convenient meetings with Arimito.

#### Halo

On rare occasions, Vatheus has unveiled a remarkable manifestation known as the "Halo" form. However, its usage is primarily limited to acts of intimidation and demonstrating his immense power rather than serving any practical or technical function. The Halo form serves as a visual spectacle, showcasing Vatheus' awe-inspiring capabilities and striking fear into those who witness its radiance. While it remains a seldom-seen aspect of his abilities, its appearance is reserved for special occasions where Vatheus wishes to make a profound impact and assert his dominance.