Agosto Beelzenia

**Agosto Beelzenia** was the Emperor of the Beelzenian Empire. Rising to the throne following his father's death during the Lucifenian Expansion War, he helped lead his country through the Yellow Country's renewed imperialist actions.

## History

### Early Life

Born as a member of the Beelzenian Imperial Family in EC 479, Agosto was trained by his father to become the next emperor. During this time, he became acquainted with the court mage IR during the Lucifenian Expansion War. Though he attempted to court her on many occasions, he was rejected every time. In EC 491, his father contracted the Purio Disease and died from it soon after; Agosto then ascended to the throne and began working to ensure that Beelzenia recovered from its losses during the war.

### Lucifenian Expansion

During Lucifenia's annexation of Marlon and subsequent expansion in EC 502, Emperor Agosto called on the former court mage IR for aid. A few days later, he was visited by the mage's apprentice Lich, accepting the sorcerer as his new court mage and personal adviser. When the Marlon Resistance sought refuge in Beelzenia, the emperor listened to Lich's advice and allowed them entry, refusing to hand them over to Lucifenia. He later secured a permit for Yukina Freezis to enter Beelzenia as well, sending a summons for the young girl to meet him in Imperial City.

After meeting with Yukina and promising not to reveal her location to her father, the emperor introduced her to Duke Yume Oruhari as a guide to teach her more about the legendary saintess, Banica Conchita, as per the girl's wishes. When undead forces invaded Beelzenia, led by the reanimated body of his father, Agosto called for a meeting with the various lords of the empire and discussed the correct course of action with them, along with Lich's input. He also forbade Yukina from leaving the Imperial Palace for the time being. The emperor later met with Chartette Langley and Riliane Mouchet, the latter having defected from Lucifenia, and learned that Arkadi Rogze was now in command of Retasan Fortress.

Determining from Chartette Langley's report that Lucifenia was behind the undead attacks, Agosto spoke with Lich to discuss their a possible counterattack on the fortress. Dividing his forces into four separate units, he ordered the attack on the fortress city the next day, eventually pushing back the Lucifenian forces and capturing a majority of the city.

## Skills and Abilities

Agosto had a large amount of authority due to his position as Emperor of Beelzenia. This allowed him to make executive decisions, regardless of their wider effects on the nation and its citizens. Additionally, he was very compassionate and understanding of others and their individual struggles. However, due to having little practical experience with leading, he suffered from indecisiveness and was easily swayed by outside sources.

## Character Connections

Beelzenian Emperor: Agosto's father and the former emperor of Beelzenia. Agosto was raised by him to inherit the throne, growing close with him through this. After his death, he mourned his father and swore to carry on his legacy and protect their country.

IR: Agosto's former court mage and unrequited love. Although trying to court her on multiple occasions, Agosto was rejected every time. Despite this, the mage was still willing to send him aid when he needed it.

Zita C. Beelzenia: Agosto's cousin. Initially believing her to have been killed during the Lucifenian Expansion War, he was shocked when she appeared before him again, though stating her name was "Germaine Avadonia". He never told her of their true relationship, electing to simply help her and her fellow resistance members.