Jushio

**Jushio** (ジュシオ?) is a deuteragonist in the "Phantom Death Capital" arc. He is a minor character in the "Fairy Forest" arc. He is a supporting character in the side story "The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr".

## Biography

Jushio is a Vampire Count, and he formerly governed the Sanshos village. He is known as the **Angel Slayer** (天使殺し, *Tenshi koroshi*?).

He later becomes a subordinate of Kuroki. He becomes a reluctant member of the "Stepped on by the lovely Kuna-sama Squad".

## History

Jushio's parents pass away when he was young and he was raised by his older sister, Anju. They lived in the Angrim Kingdom until the army of the dead attacked. Jushio and Anju fled, but Jushio was exhausted. They were caught up by Zafarada, Anju begs them to spare Jushio. He witnessed his sister was killed by Zafarada.

He raised by Zafarada and grew up as a warrior. He was turned into a vampire by Zafarada.

## Appearance

When he is flying, he has white bat wings.

He is a handsome man wearing clothes that a good aristocrat wears.

## Personality

Jushio holds intense guilt for sacrificing the children in the Sanshos village to the Death Gods.

### Relationships

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

Anju
Older sister.
Bella
Brag
His steward.
Kuna
He thinks she is dangerous.
Kuroki
He became a subordinate of Kuroki.
Zafarada
Zasha

## Story

### The Phantom Death Capital

Jushio welcomes Zasha to his territory.

He joins Zasha on his trip to Brynd Kingdom. Zasha approaches him and asked his opinion on his experience with the ghost skyship ride. Jushio responded it was a pleasant ride. Jushio agrees it is good that the angels has left Teuen because they are distracted by the Nargol ship in the southern Walluchia.

He didn't accompanied Zasha to the royal castle but he was contracted by Zafarada. He'd rushed to the royal castle and informs Zasha that they need to head back soon. Kuna orders her Golden Beetle Fighter to attack Zasha, but Jushio was able to beat and knock down the golden beetles. Jushio and Zasha leaves the hall to their ghost skyship.

Jushio and Zasha returned to Karnstein Castle and meets with Zafarada. When Zafarada questions Zasha about his empty goods, Jushio tries to defend Zasha but Zafarada shot a red light magic at Jushio's chest. Jushio painfully suffers from her magic.

He accompanied Zafarada to greet with Zalxis. Zalxis noticed Jushio and Zafarada introduced him to Zalxis. Zalxis orders Jushio to kill Yarves and spread death.

Jushio meets Bella in the death feast.

Jushio cautions Zasha that he was facing the infamous Dark Knight.

He passes Zalxis' orders to Zafarada, when she was taking a bloodbath.

Jushio accompanies Zafarada and Zasha back to Karnstein castle in the ghost skyship.

Jushio was ordered by Zafarada to assault the Valkyries. However Nier orders the war maidens to retreat before Jushio was able to reach them.

Jushio is wary of Kuroki as he had used an ability to immobilise the vampires. He shield Zafarada from a deadly attack. As he was dying, he muttered for his sister. On the verge of death, he is finally reunited with his sister. Anju heals Jushio and discuss about their freedom. They both stare and agreed to ally with Nargol group.

When Zafarada runs away from Pipipolenna's hammer attack, Jushio used this opportunity to stab her. Zafarada throws Jushio on the ground.

In Kuroki's skyship, both Jushio and Anju are gathered in Kuroki's group, but they are monitored by Guno.

He and Anju are staying in the Sweet Castle. Ward hands a registration form to Jushio.

### The Fairy Forest

He assist Ward in defending the Sweet Castle territory.

### The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr

He was magically contacted by Anju to go help Grete. He cautioned Renbarr and Nimu to not arm against the myrmidons garrison. He guides the trio through Kurokia in Sweet Castle. However they were ambushed by the dark elves. He tries to explain the dark elves about the circumstance but fails to explain the situation. Kuna bashes him to the wall.

## Abilities

As an Angel Slayer, he has the power to kill angels. He can nullify angel's light magic.

He can turn his body into mist.

## Development

He is based on the character **Zushiō** (厨子王?) from *Sansho the Bailiff*.

His point of view title is **young boy** (少年, *Shōnen*?) and **Vampire Count** (吸血鬼伯, *Kyūketsuki Haku*?).

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 05 - The Vampire Count
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 16 - Motgal the Phantom Death Capital
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 33 - Under The Blue Sky
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 02 - The Visitor from the Forest
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 17 - The Death Feast
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 *Dark Knight Story Side Stories* - The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr: Chapter 09 - Welcome to a Strange Country pt.08
7. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 07 - The Undead Hunter
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 10 - The Bridal Selections pt.03
9. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 11 - Quiet Night, Noisy Night
10. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 18 - The Death Capital Mayhem
11. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 19 - The Escape Journey
12. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 21 - The Sanshos Village
13. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 24 - The Fired Up Men
14. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 26 - The Wind of Silver Flash
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 27 - Anju and Jushio
16. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 28 - The Demon Realm's Princess VS The Princess of Fresh Blood
17. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 29 - The Great Witch of the Swampland VS The High Priest of Maggot Flies
18. ↑ *Dark Knight Story Side Stories* - The Suffering of the Wandering Knight Renbarr: Chapter 10 - Welcome to a Strange Country pt.09