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Chapter 2

## Card Tower

**Card Tower** (トランプタワー, *Toranpu TaWā*) is the second chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

The second day of the tournament starts. The contestants walk out to a cheering crowd excited about the unusual match.

A flashback to the night before shows Hon explaining the nature of the card match to Vamirio. The challenge to to stack a tower of cards. And to further disadvantage Helck, the cards given to him will be slippery. Vamirio opposes the idea at first but gives in to Hon's pleading.

The audience accepts the unconventional match completely and then Rococo announces the start of the match. Most of the contestants find the challenge difficult but Helck struggles to even complete one stack. Vamirio gloats over Helck's expected loss, however she feels bad for the contestants who will drop out because they are unable to display their power. Hon tells her they are necessary sacrifices to get rid of Helck. Vamirio says that she will have the skilled contestants serve under her and begin to tell Hon to prepare a list of names, but a loud clapping sound interrupts her.

The source of the sound is revealed to be Helck. He tells everyone to focus and unleashes a powerful blast of aura, blowing away all of the contestants stacks who didn't defend in time. Helck then uses his Super Concentration Mode and completes his tower of cards in impressive time, posing after finishing. Both the contestants and the crowd stare in amazement, however soon some contestants complain to Rococo about Helck's "cheating". Vamirio and Hon rush to try to add in a rule in order to get Helck disqualified, but Kenros speaks up before anyone can act. Kenros explains to everyone the true nature of the match, that the towers are representations of the contestants demon castles, and the goal is to build up their "castle" while tearing down the others using whatever means necessary. Kenros finishes his tower during the explanation and yells good work. Vamirio and Hyura says to themselves that there's no way that stupid explanation is right, however the crowd not only accepts but is impressed by it. The remaining contestants engage in a fierce battle to defend their tower and attack others while a fired up crowd cheers them on.

Hon says that disqualifying Helck is no longer an option. Vamirio speculates that this was Helck's plan all along. That he planned to get the other contestants to fight each other so that most will become injured. Hon tells that it is just a coincidence and Vamirio, angry over Hon's calm attitude, destroys a large portion of the top of the building in a fiery explosion.

Over in the Human World, Asuta stands on top of a mountain overlooking a human village. She has been tasked to find information about the hero Helck, but the village is deserted.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Vamirio
2. Hyura
3. Helck
4. Hon
5. Rococo
6. Kenros
7. Rerepus
8. Rubero
9. Asuta
Chapter 71

## Prisoner

**Prisoner** (捕虜, *Horyo*) is the seventy-first chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

Rococo informs Helck about the purpose of Demon Castles. Harupii then flies in and tells Vamirio and Helck that she has prepared a place for them to stay. Vamirio tells the rest that she and Rococo are going to see Shin and that they will meet up later. When Shin and Vamirio finally meet, he first gives her a gift of orange juice. Afterwards the two discuss the issue about saving the humans. Shin informs Vamirio that the danger rank of humans has risen to A. However, Shin views that the humans deserve a higher danger rank. Shin also informs Vamirio that the empire council have decided that humans are an existence that must be purged. Vamirio tells Shin what she has learned about the humans from her journey with Helck and how they have changed her views. Although Shin does not fully agrees with Vamirio, he still gives his complete support. Vamirio later tells Helck there is someone she wants him to meet tomorrow.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Piuy
2. Helck
3. Vamirio
4. Rococo
5. Harupii
6. Shin
7. Azudora
8. Haraolle
9. Asuta
Helck (Anime)

* Official Image 1
* Official Image 2

**Helck** is an anime adaptation of the manga series under the same name. It's set to air on July, 12th, 2023.

## Plot

While humanity celebrates the defeat of the Demon King at the hands of a lone hero, the residents of the Demon world prepare for the contest of a lifetime—a tournament to decide who will inherit the title of Demon King.

Now, three months later, the tournament has been proceeding smoothly—other than the fact that the favorite to come out on top is the human hero Helck! With a smile and a wave, he easily bests his demonic competition, all while loudly proclaiming his hatred for humans. Though he calls for humanity's destruction, the truth behind his cheery façade remains a mystery.

Doubtful of Helck's intentions, Red Vamirio—one of the "Four Heavenly Kings," who oversee the realm of the demons together—seeks to uncover what the hero is truly after. With the title of "Demon King" at stake, the fate of the demon world rests on her shoulders.

## Staff

* Director: Tatsuo Satō
* Scenario: Mitsutaka Hirota & Toshizo Nemoto
* Music: Yoshihisa Hirano
* Original creator: Nanao Nanaki
* Art Director: Eiji Iwase (Studio Tulip)
* Animation Character Design: Yoshinori Deno
* Sound Director: Shinji Takamatsu
* Director of Photography: Tsuyoshi Shimura (T2 Studio)
* Art Setting: Katsuhisa Takiguchi (Studio Tulip)
* Assistant Art Director: Daisuke Suzuki (Studio Tulip)
* Color Design: Miho Hasegawa (Hiwa)
* Editing: Ryoko Kaneshige

## Cast

* Helck: Katsuyuki Konishi
* Vermilio: Mikako Komatsu
* Azudora: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
* Hon: Akira Ishida
* Asta: Shiki Aoki
* Ista: Haruka Shiraishi
* Kenros: Hiroyuki Yoshino
* Hyura: Rena Maeda
* Doruushi: Takuya Nakashima
* Rococo: Sora Tokui
* Piwi: Shiori Izawa
* Cless: Motoharu Ono
* Alicia: Reina Kondō
* Rafaed: Atsushi Miyauchi
* Mikaros: Daisuke Hirakawa
* Sharuami: Yumiri Hanamori
* Edil: Hiroki Nanami
* Zelgeon: Shūta Morishima
* Haraoul: Satoshi Niwa
* Elise: Aimi
* Witch: Yukana
* Narrator: Shūichi Ikeda

## Music

* **Opening Theme**: It's My Soul by Hiroki Nanami
* **Ending Theme**: Statice by saji

## Promotional Media

### Videos

アニメ『Helck』ティザーPV【公式】PV 1アニメ『Helck』本PV【公式】PV 2

## External Links

* Official Anime Website
* Official Anime Twitter
* Official Anime Youtube
Chapter 73

## Military Strength

**Military Strength** (軍事力, *Gunji-Ryoku*) is the seventy-third chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

Haraolle tries to attack Rococo, but during the attack, Rococo's eyes are revealed before Haraolle. Haraolle becomes confused and is captured by demons shortly after. At Shin Castle, Isuta informs everyone about Azudora's recovery. They then discuss about the new monsters they encounter is their previous battle, Azudora concluded that the winged soldiers changed because of Mikaros's technique. They also discuss if reinforcements might come as a result of the bigger threat that the humans have introduced. However, Hon tells Isuta that reinforcements will be tough request. Hon further informs Isuta of the plan Azudora has for when all of the humans are released from the King's Will. Lastly, Isuta tells Hon that she ultimately still wants to help Vamirio with Vamirio's wish despite the incredible difficulty of the task. Meanwhile, Shin introduces Vamirio is the human prisoner.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Rococo
2. Haraolle
3. Zell
4. Isuta
5. Kenros
6. Hyura
7. Doruushi
8. Helck
9. Edil
10. Hon
11. Azudora
12. Vamirio
13. Shin
Chapter 82

## Prototype

* Part 1
* Part 2

**Prototype** (プロトタイプ, *Purototaipu*) is the eighty-second chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

Vamirio and Mikaros exchange some attacks before Mikaros is overwhelmed and backs off. Despite the situation, Mikaros refuses to surrender and unveils the prototypes from the awakening experiment. The prototypes possess a potential that far exceeds ordinary soldiers. Before the tower destruction group could finish the prototypes, the prototypes retreat. Outside the cave, there are thousands of prototypes waiting.

### Part 2

The tower destruction group is chased down by the prototypes. They attempt to retreat to the cave, but the prototypes manage to wall it off before they can. Eventually, the prototypes surround the tower destruction group. Mikaros tells Vamirio that they have 5512 prototypes and 5000 of them are protecting the towers. As it turns out, Vamirio had already prepared for a tough defense for the towers and sent Shin and Shin's army to assist the tower destruction group. Vamirio then asks Helck to focus on Mikaros as she takes on the 512 prototypes. Mikaros tells Vamirio to not underestimate the prototypes, but is surprised by her burst of power.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Mikaros
2. Vamirio
3. Helck
4. Kenros
5. Rubero
6. Shin
Bandit Boss

**Bandit Boss** (グラドン, *Guradon*) is a former mercenary. After obtaining a certain weapon, there was no longer any enemy who could face him, so he went on a vagrant journey in search of powerful foes.

## Trivia

* Bandit Boss's strength is A+, magic is A, intellect is B, influence is C, charisma is B+, and luck is C+.
* Bandit Underlings' ages are 20 to 30.
* Bandit Underlings' heights are 160 cm to 190 cm.
* Bandit Underlings' strength is C, magic is F, intellect is D, influence is F, charisma is D, and luck is F+.

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
Awakening

**Awakening** is the process when a human becomes a **Hero** (ヒーロー, *Hīrō*), this can be achieved naturally or forcefully. When awakening is achieved forcefully, there is a great burden put on the mind and body usually causing the body to change and the mind to collapse. One of the side effects of forceful awakening is gaining the appearance of a winged soldier. However, those with strong mental strength will possess some resistance against the side effects. Those who forcefully awaken, but still have their mind intact gain white hair and yellow eyes. The weaker the will of the human, the more monstrous the human becomes when forcefully awakened.

## Heroes

* Helck
* Cless
* Rafaed

## Forcefully Awakened Heroes

* Edil
* Alicia
* Zell
* Haraolle
* Iron Ball

## References

*Helck* Manga; Chapter 73, page 6

Helck Manga; Volume 11
Four Heavenly Kings

The **Four Heavenly Kings** (帝国四天王, *Teikoku Shiten'nō*; Viz: **Four Elite Lords**) are the heads of the Great Empire Where the Dragon Resides. They are each extremely powerful. They do not reveal themselves in public.

## Known Four Heavenly Kings

* Azudora (Heavenly King of the East)
* Vamirio (Heavenly King of the South)
* Kohaku (Heavenly King of the West)
* *Unknown* (Heavenly King of the North)

## Trivia

* The Four Heavenly Kings are inspired by the four symbols, symbolically and spiritually important among Asian cultures.

## References

Helck Manga; Ahh... Isuty
Mercenary Captain

(Stoltess)

A surreal sword user of the earth element.

A pragmatist, he constantly strives for maximum efficiency. However, he is somewhat of a sadist, and sometimes gets engrossed in tormenting his opponents so much that he misses opportunities to win.

Mercenary Captain's strength is B-, magic is C, intellect is B, influence is B, charisma is C+, and luck is D.
Cleo Völundio

**Cleo Völundio** (クレオヴェルンディオ, *Kureo vu~erundio*) is the eponymous protagonist of Völundio.

## Appearance

Cleo is a tall sturdily built, but lean man with icy blonde hair and gray eyes. Cleo has a scar over his left eye.

Cleo's appearanceCleo in his childhood
## Personality

Cleo is a reckless and somewhat naive person who overestimates his own strength. He instinctively protects others, sometimes even against his own desires. Cleo is humble in his ambitions, hoping to live a peaceful life, while also serving as a competent leader. Cleo has incredibly keen observation skills as he was able to remember and differentiate the fighting stances of multiple individuals fairly quickly. He has also used these skills for minor events like playing cards.

## Abilities & Powers

### Magic

Cleo has the power to harness the power of a surreal sword.
**Unnamed Power**: Cleo possesses an unnamed power to draw out the hidden potential of surreal swords.

### Fighting Style

**Expert Swordsman**: Cleo has shown to be a formidable swordsman.

### Equipment

**Knightly Sword**: Cleo carries a knightly sword into combat.

**Flame** (焔, *Homura*): Cleo carries the surreal sword called "Flame".

## Quotes

* *"You might not know what the correct decision is now, but some time later in life, you might just discover your own answer."*
* *"A hero isn't something that you willingly become. It's something you become because others willed it upon you even if you yourself have no intent on becoming one."*

## Trivia

* Cleo's strength is C+, magic is F, intellect is B+, influence is B, charisma is B, and luck is D+.

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 1
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 1, page 16
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0, page 1
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0, page 38
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 23, page 6
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 23
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0, page 2
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 5
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 9, page 13
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 14, page 12
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 0
Chapter 101

## For the Desired Future

* Part 1
* Part 2

**For the Desired Future** (望む未来のために, *Nozomu Mirainotameni*) is the hundredth-first chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

The force led by Azudora charge against the weakened Warriors of Ruin. Mikaros is frustrated by this revelation, but Azudora was unaware of such a phenomenon until recently as well. Vamirio decides to confront Helck directly, despite the latter's berserk state, while Mikaros attempts to sort out a plan to get rid of Piwi. Miraculously, Helck reverts from his berserk state, much to everyone's shock.

### Part 2

Azudora notices a fault to Mikaros's plan, the fact that the humans are not currently dead, but in hyperspace. However, Mikaros reveals that the humans will become part of hyperspace if they stay there too long. Meanwhile, he intends on using Azudora's attempt to rescue the humans as an opportunity to kill Piwi. Surprisingly, the humans began returning from hyperspace, much to Mikaros's disbelief. Helck realizes that this is Cless's doing. In hyperspace, Cless kills all of the winged soldiers for them to be resurrected outside hyperspace and comforts Sharuami before wishing his brother farewell.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Hyura
2. Rerepus
3. Vamirio
4. Piwi
5. Azudora
6. Mikaros
7. Helck
8. Human King
9. Cless
10. Haraoul
11. Zell
12. Sharuami
Invia

**Invia** (インビア, *Inbia*) is a New Mundima Order Executive.

## History

Born to nobility, Invia led a glamorous life, until she engaged in a 'misguided romance' and was exiled from her homeland. Morkana saved her when she was lost on the road, but from time to time, Invia gets fearful of her, due to some unsettling feeling she gives off.

## Abilities & Powers

### Fighting Style

Special Assassination Technique: Invia emerges from darkness to sneak up on her enemies.

### Equipment

The sword unleashes its true power during moonlit nights.

## Trivia

* Invia's strength is B, magic is B+, intellect is B, influence is A-, charisma is B+, and luck is D-.

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Volume 5 (Volundio)
*Völundio* Manga; Volume 5 (Volundio)
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 20, page 8
*Völundio* Manga; Volume 5 (Volundio)
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 23
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 24, page 9
*Völundio* Manga; Volume 5 (Volundio)
Chapter 94

## Endless Snow

* Part 1
* Part 2

**Endless Snow** (止まない雪, *Yamanai Yuki*) is the ninety-fourth chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

The Human King life fades away as the castle begins to collapse. Helck ponders if there could have been a better solution, but Vamirio interrupts him to tell him that he did a good job. Everyone eventually escape the castle, but the winged soldiers turn soul-like and a new opponent approaches them. The foe immediately launches an attack on Helck.

### Part 2

Vamirio unleashes a barrage onto the foe, but it proves to be mostly ineffective. The foe releases some New World magic to trap Vamirio and manages to land a hit on Vamirio. Abruptly, a massive explosion occurs and a beam is shot into the sky. The demons at the The Empire are informed this phenomenon.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Human King
2. Asuta
3. Vamirio
4. Helck
5. Ororon
6. Piwi
7. Azudora
8. Hon
Black Heavenly King

**"Black" Tortoise** (, ) is the . He is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Empire where the Dragon resides.

## Abilities & Powers

As one of the Four Heavenly Kings and as someone who possesses a power level of , is very powerful.

### Fighting Style

**Master Magic User**: As one of the Four Heavenly Kings, has become a powerful magic user.

## Trivia

* is based on the Black Tortoise (representing winter and water) from the four symbols.
Chapter 64

## Phase Two VI

* Part 1
* Part 2

**Phase Two VI** (フェーズ2 VI, *Fēzu 2 VI*) is the sixty-fourth chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

Hyura and Edil view the destruction from a tower above. Hyura asks for Edil for assistance one more time, but before Edil could send her to Azudora, Mikaros interrupts and attempts to kill Hyura. Edil saves her, but Mikaros manages to take away Edil's will. Hyura and Edil have one last talk before Edil flies away, afraid that he will harm her when he loses control.

### Part 2

As Azudora continues to stall so that people can escape the castle, Edil approaches the Heavenly King. Azudora fights Edil, but the berserk human quickly gains the upper hand. Edil then strikes down the Heavenly King as Mikaros leaves the castle.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Hyura
2. Edil
3. Azudora
4. Mikaros
Chapter 86

## The Grand Tower of the West and the Snow

* Part 1
* Part 2

**The Grand Tower of the West and the Snow** (西の巨塔と雪, *Nishi no Kyotō to Yuki*) is the eighty-sixth chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

The tower begins to move. Shortly after, Azudora and the Urum Castle Defense members are informed of the tower's movement. It turns out the tower the humans are using is an ancient ruin. Vamirio attempts to attack the Human King again, but the Cane is resurrected to help defend against Vamirio's attacks. Meanwhile, Shin leads his troops to attack the core of the tower. The winged soldiers protecting the tower all commit suicide to be resurrected to fight against Vamirio. The winged soldiers reveal that they only needed to defend the tower until it started to function, once it does, their task is complete and the tower's defense matrix can begin providing protection.

Vamirio decides to use a powerful attack that would dig through Rafaed's barrier, but the attack only managed to break through a portion of the barrier because the barrier is being reinforced with many more human soldiers.

### Part 2

Vamirio's minion is destroyed by Mikaros. Afterwards, Helck is attacked by Zell and Alicia. Vamirio attempts to summon more minions to help Helck, but is stopped by prototypes that have been resurrected. The snow continues to move west and will arrive to the tower in less than a day. Meanwhile, Azudora and the Urum Castle Defense members continue to work on the technique to save the humans. Vamirio manages to break Rafaed's barrier once more, allowing Asuta to attack Rafaed, which weakens the barrier even more. Ororon then grabs Sharuami. Mikaros attempts to retrieve Sharuami, but is sliced by Cless.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Kenros
2. Shin
3. Hon
4. Doruushi
5. Azudora
6. Sharuami
7. Vamirio
8. Mikaros
9. Helck
10. Kushiki
11. Rafaed
12. Cless
13. Zell
14. Alicia
15. Asuta
16. Ororon
Chapter 3

## Unforeseen Situation

**Unforeseen Situation** (予期せぬ事態, *Yoki Senu Jitai*) is the third chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

A brief explanation of the Demon World's structure and history is given, mostly in relation to the war against the humans. The source is revealed to be Asuta's thoughts as she investigates the deserted human village. With few findings, she prepares to report to her sister telepathically.

Back at the tournament, Helck wins a chess match to Vamirio's frustration. He then wins a perfect score in a sculpting match with an Azudora statue. A cooking match is next and Hon suggests that they give him a child-sized apron, but Vamirio has had enough of his plans and goes as a judge of the contest in disguise. However, she ends up giving Helck a perfect 10 as she couldn't bring herself to lie about his dish.

Later, Vamirio storms through the building complaining that Helck's dish was good. She and Hon come across a poster for the tournament. Vamirio yells that she has never seen the guys on the poster and that they are just models trying to make it look cool. Hon explains that they were all favorites to win but lost to Helck in the preliminaries, and Vamirio rips the poster down in anger. Hon worries that Vamirio is going to explode again, but Vamirio pauses and then calmly asks Hon for some tape. She fixes the poster and somberly says that she has to protect the civilians. Vamirio dismisses Hon for the day, and goes to the main office room to think about how to solve this problem.

Over in the courtyard, Kenros greets Helck and they compliment each other on their dishes. Kenros asks what Helck is looking at. Helck tells him it's a picture and asks if he wants to see, before playfully refusing. Kenros chases him in a happy game of tag trying to see the picture. Hyura says to herself that two guys playing is gross and ignores them.

Isuta reports Asuta's findings about Helck to Vamirio in the office. She reveals that Helck is known as the worst criminal in history in the human world and has a bounty on his head for killing his brother, the hero Cless who was actually the one that killed Demon King Tooru.

Back at the courtyard, Kenros catches Helck and Helck shows him the picture of his brother. Kenros says that Cless is a lot more handsome than Helck, which catches Hyura's attention.

Isuta reports continues reporting Asuta's findings on the deserted human villages, but Hon rushes in with the news that Urum Castle has fallen to the winged soldiers. Vamirio orders Hon to strengthen the guard and prepare for battle in case the soldiers continue on to them. Meanwhile, Helck and Kenros continue playing rock, paper, scissors with Hyura telling Helck to show her the picture of his brother.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Vamirio
2. Azudora
3. Tooru
4. Cless
5. Asuta
6. Helck
7. Hon
8. Kenros
9. Hyura
10. Isuta
11. Urum
Chapter 5 (Volundio)

## Flame

**Flame** (焔, *Homura*) is the fifth chapter of the Völundio manga series.

## Summary

Cleo and Kohaku converse whether to ask the stranger to be an ally. Cleo gets the stranger to wash himself and questions him to find out more about the individual. The stranger reveals that he was an escaped slave who is after revenge.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Shrack
2. Cleo Völundio
3. Kohaku
4. Poffy
Chapter 89

## Helck's Decision

* Part 1
* Part 2

**Helck's Decision** (ヘルクの選択, *Heruku no Sentaku*) is the eighty-ninth chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

Vamirio, Helck, and others confront an illusion of the Human King, specifically the King of Control. The King explains what he knows about the world. He then confirms that the Ancients are indeed extinct. However, the few remaining Ancients transferred their conscience into a terminal to live on in spirit. The Ancients can steal bodies of others through their technology, the King of Control took a former King's body to protect the terminal containing the minds of many Ancients. The King of Control lastly explains, to his knowledge, what the "Will of the World" is and what else he knows about it. The King of Control ultimately wants to take control of Helck's body, in exchange he will turn all awakened humans back to normal humans.

### Part 2

Asuta and Vamirio are in great disagreement with the Human King. Helck ultimately declines the King's offer.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Alicia
2. Helck
3. Edil
4. Asuta
5. Vamirio
6. Ororon
7. Piwi
8. Human King
9. Mikaros
10. Sharuami
11. Cless
12. Zell
13. Haraoul
14. Kenros
15. Doruushi
16. Hyura
17. Azudora
18. Hon
Idia Völundio

**Idia Völundio** (イディアヴェルンディオ, *Idia Vu~erundio*) is a mysterious divergent sword hunter.

## Plot

Volundio kills Hanliade and an unnamed female demihuman. Volundio started in the north of the continent and has brought many countries to ruin. He has been slowly advancing southward.

Volundio attacks Varka during their anniversary celebration.

Idia fights Schvelle Zweig. Idia fights Kohaku.

## Abilities & Powers

### Magic

Volundio has the power to harness the power of a surreal sword.

**Unnamed Power**: Volundio possesses an unnamed power where he has an aptitude for all divergent swords.

### Fighting Style

**Expert Swordsman**: Volundio has shown to be a formidable swordsman.

### Equipment

**Knightly Sword**: Volundio carries a knightly sword into combat.

## Major Battles

* Idia vs Schvelle Zweig
* Idia vs Kohaku

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 11
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 16
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 16
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 37
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 40
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 41
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 11
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 11
King Gald

**King Gald** (アラティス・ディーカウラ, *Aratisu Dīkaura*) was the former king of Gald Kingdom. He was killed by a slave boy who was his personal servant.

## Personality

King Gald was an incredibly cruel man and hated man. He arrested and tortured anyone who criticized him. Sometimes he killed civilians to simply quench his urge for executions and pressured people into false confessions.

## History

King Gald reigned over a small country that quickly became an influential nation through conquest. After losing his capital, he became an increasingly cruel individual who would display many corpses at the town plaza to dissuade rebellion.

## Plot

King Gald became the leader of a rebel army that toppled the Gald Kingdom while a significant portion of the kingdom's army were dispatched to hunt down bandits. Despite being outnumbered by many magnitudes, Aratis and his rebels, along with mercenaries, were able to swiftly achieve victory. Aratis seized the royal capital.

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 35, page 3
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 35, page 3
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 35, page 4
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 35, page 4
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8, page 4
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 35, page 1
Doruushi

Anime

**"Iron Wall" Doruushi** (ドルーシ, *Dorūshi*) was one of the contestants for the next Demon King to replace Tooru.

## Personality

He is a caring person. He loves chocolate. He has a sweet tooth.

## Plot

### Save the Humans Arc

Shortly after the human tower begins moving, Doruushi and the Urum Castle Defense members are informed of the tower's movement. Doruushi and the Urum Castle Defense members continue to work on the technique to save the humans as the snow approaches.

When New World organisms start attack Urum castle, Doruushi, Theta, and Liliabba are asked to reinforce the barrier of Urum castle.

## Abilities & Powers

Doruushi was one of the finalists for the Demon King tournament and excels in defense magic.

### Magic

**Defense Magic:** Doruushi uses magic that mainly serves as defense, but can be used offensively as well.

* **Defense Bomber** (防御ボンバー, *Bōgyo Bonbā*):

### Physical Abilities

**Enhanced Speed and Reflexes**: Doruushi is able to see through and dodge the attacks of awakened humans.

**Enhanced Strength**: Doruushi push back an awakened human several meters.

### Equipment

**Staff** : Doruushi uses a staff to assist himself in combat.

## Trivia

* His name is an anagram of the japanese pronunciation of the word "Shield".

## References

Helck Manga; Just What in the World is Piwi Up To?
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 9, page 4
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 70, page 10
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 86, page 29
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 96, page 3
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 60, page 9
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 10, page 3
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 10, page 3
Helck (Manga)

*For a chapter list by sagas and arcs, see Story Arcs*.
*For a chapter list by volume, see Chapters*.
***Helck*** (ヘルク, *Heruku*) is a manga written and illustrated by Nanao Nanaki and follows the adventures of Helck and Vermilio. The manga is published by Ura Sunday and has several volumes to its name.

## History

Helck is a weekly manga and is released on the MangaONE smartphone app, with print volumes published by Ura Sunday.

Nanao makes money whenever (a) people click the explicit "support" button to pay her with their "points", or (b) they purchase the "Choitashi" (aka Omake) for any chapter, also with their "points". These two methods, besides buying the volumes, directly support her.

## Plot

The Demon King has been defeated, and now the Demon World is running a contest to choose his successor. A muscular and high-level human named Helck has joined and says that he wants to destroy all humans. Is he serious?

Red Vamirio, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the whole Demon Empire, is monitoring the contest and can't believe this. What's the secret behind Helck and the human world?

## Style

Helck uses the popular big-eyes style of drawing, made famous by series like Sailor Moon. As the manga progressed, the style of the artwork became less rough and more sharp and smooth.

## External links

* Nanao Nanaki's blog (Japanese)
* Helck's page in Urasunday (Japanese)
Chapter 77

## The Human Castle

* Part 1
* Part 2

**The Human Castle** (人間の城, *Ningen no Shiro*) is the seventy-seventh chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

The Witch talks to herself about how she has failed to change the outcome despite trying many times to do so. At the Human Kingdom, Vamirio and Helck make their way to the castle of the Human Empire. On their way, they encounter the Cane, the Kingdom's Protectors Force, but Helck easily defeats them. Once inside the castle, they are ambushed by a defense matrix. Suddenly, a golem appears and Helck attempts to attack it, but it absorbed Helck's attack and fired it back in the form of a blast. Vamirio explains how a golem works to Helck and tries to think of a plan to defeat it.

### Part 2

Vamirio decides that it is best to get rid of the defense matrix now instead of later. The golem causes the floor to collapse and everyone falls to the lower level. Vamirio asks Helck to distract the golem as she finishes it off. They then proceed to destroy the rest of the defense matrix. Piuy is being chased by some of the defense matrix.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. The Witch
2. Vamirio
3. Helck
4. Oloroso
5. Piuy
Curse of Darkness

Curse of Darkness was a curse that existed in the land of the "War between the Two Countries". It was released from the land because of the anger generated from the war.

## Effects

The curse grants its victims power, but also causes them to lose their minds and become grotesque monsters. Augis somehow managed to take advantage of the curse without becoming a monster, but in the end still lost his sanity.

## References

*Helck* Manga; Chapter 33, page 10
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 33, page 10
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 33, page 11
Gald Kingdom

**Gald Kingdom** (ガルド王国, *Garudo ōkoku*) is a kingdom that is the homeland of Saphia and Aratis. The kingdom has an army of 10000 men.

## History

Aratis Dikaula led the country to become a major power in just over a decade.

## Plot

On the tenth day after Saphia departed for the Demonic Lightning Swordsman, a civil war broke out. The rebel party hired mercenaries to bolster their strengths. The kingdom lost its capital to a rebel army of 300 soldiers led by Aratis. However the king managed to escape to southern Gald territory.

King Gald was assassinated and Hilm Gald ascended to the throne.

## Inhabitants

#### Known

* Saphia
* King Gald
* Hilm Gald
* Kittle Mea Gald
* Aratis Dikaula

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 3, page 10
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8, page 4
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8, page 5
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8, page 3
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8, page 4
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8, page 4
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 8, page 4
Chapter 0 (Volundio)

## Prologue

**Prologue** (プロローグ, *Purorōgu*) is the zeroth chapter of the Völundio manga series.

## Summary

Cleo is hired alongside other mercenaries to kill a local bandit boss. Unfortunately for the mercenaries, the bandit boss and his men proved to be too powerful for them. Cleo is the only mercenary that managed to escape and encounters Kohaku, whom offers him her services.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Cleo Völundio
2. Kohaku
Iron Ball

**"King" Iron Ball** (鉄球王, *Tekkyū-ō*)

## Abilities & Powers

Iron Ball is an artificially awakened human who claims to be the strongest iron ball user among the humans.

## Quotes

(Under the King's control) "The strongest iron ball user among the humans, King Iron Ball, will now address you!"

## References

*Helck* Manga; Chapter 76, page 30
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 76, page 28
*Helck* Manga; Chapter 76, page 28
Chapter 66

## The Path He Has Chosen

**The Path He Has Chosen** (選んだ道, *Eranda Michi*) is the sixty-sixth chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

Ruufu reports the attack by the humans to Vamirio and Helck. Helck and Vamirio decide to confront Rafaed. Rafaed recalls what Mikaros told him about his confrontation with Helck at the Urum Castle. Vamirio saves Kushiki from a barrage of arrows before finally coming face to face with Rafaed.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Rafaed
2. Vamirio
3. Harupii
4. Piuy
5. Ruufu
6. Helck
7. Mikaros
8. Alicia
9. Kushiki
Currency

Depending on the kingdom, the currency can differ.

It is primarily the major influential kingdoms that produce coins for money, and they are used as currency in the surrounding regions as well.

Since valuable and rare minerals are used for the creation of currency, even if a kingdom were to fall, their currency does not lose much value.

There are many kinds of rare minerals.

Small kingdoms may issue their own currencies as well.

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 11
Chapter 1

## Hero Helck

**Hero Helck** (勇者ヘルク, *Yūsha Heruku*) is the first chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

In the opening prologue, Demon King Tooru is shown to defeated by the hero Cless. The demon castle was taken and the Human world erupted in celebration. Three months later, a tournament is starting in the Demon world to find a replacement for Demon King Tooru.

Vamirio arrives to replace the injured Azudora as manager for the tournament. Hon, the assistant manager for the tournament, greets Vamirio and updates her on the current status and details of the tournament. Helck begins his match and easily defeats his opponent. Hon informs Vamirio that Helck is a human hero, which causes Vamirio to freak out.

Rococo interviews Helck about his victory, and Helck gives his iconic line, "I don't like humans! Let's Destroy the humans.", which wins loud applause from the demon audience. Vamirio is not convinced and still vehemently opposes the idea of a human competing to become a demon king. She sees the situation as the demon world having been invaded by a hero and that the populace is in danger. Hon explains that due to the effects of Azudora's contract, Helck cannot harm anyone in the demon world until the tournament is over, and neither can anyone harm him outside of matches.

Helck defeats his next opponent on screen and walks towards him. Vamirio then theorizes that Helck's plan is too eliminate the candidates for the next Demon King one by one, while he is protected by the effects of the contract. Helck extends his hand and tells his opponent it was a good fight, in a show of good sportsmanship from both fighters. A very angry Vamirio asks what Helck's objective is, shouting that it's obvious that Helck has some sort of ulterior motive than being the next Demon King. She says that the civilians would never accept him as their king anyway, however the audience passionately cheers for Helck. Vamirio explodes a portion of the room with her flames in a burst of anger. She then says that she will take care of Helck herself, but Hon tells her that the contract protects him from their attacks as well. Vamirio tells him to set him up with an opponent stronger than him then. Hon tells her that this is impossible as Helck has a power level of 99. Vamirio explodes the entire top floor of the building.

A demoralized Vamirio sits in the wreckage of the top floor, thinking of how to handle this situation that she considers an emergency. She tells Hon that he will be punished because he was the one in charge before Vamirio got here. Hon panics and asks her to give him more time to think of a solution. Immediately, he comes up with an idea. Hon tells Vamirio that the matches don't have to be a contest of strength, holding up a pack of cards to Vamirio's confusion.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Tooru
2. Cless
3. Sandava
4. Vamirio
5. Hon
6. Hyura
7. Doruushi
8. Kenros
9. Helck
10. Rococo
Chapter 88

## The King's Whereabouts

* Part 1
* Part 2

**The King's Whereabouts** (王の居場所, *Ō no Ibasho*) is the eighty-eighth chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

The humans and the clouds have stopped moving towards Urum Castle. Vamirio, Helck, and company head down an underground lair to find the Human King. While going through the lair, they discuss the possible motivates of the King. They eventually reach the resting place of the four Human Kings who governed the Human lands over the centuries.

### Part 2

Sharuami tells the group about the history of the four kings. Sharuami later shows the appearance of the Human King. The Human King was originally four separate people, but was merged together because the four kings' desire could not be fulfilled otherwise. The Human King reveals that there was an existence that Mikaros did not notice. The Human King then shows the group a portal to "the future you wish for". Through the portal, they see a man beside a tree.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Hon
2. Doruushi
3. Asuta
4. Ororon
5. Vamirio
6. Helck
7. Piwi
8. Zell
9. Alicia
10. Human King
11. Sharuami
Garuna

**Garuna** (ガルーナが, *Garūna ga*) is a resident of country of Varka.

## Appearance

Garuna is a lean woman with her hair combed back. Garuna wears a scarf and a jacket with gloves.

Garuna's full appearance

## Plot

Garuna helps defend Varka against Idia Völundio and his subordinates.

Upon the arrival of Lunathea, Garuna is killed in the carnage.

## Abilities & Powers

### Physical Abilities

**Enhanced Speed and Reflexes**: Garuna is very fast and possesses remarkable reflexes, shown as she was able to keep up with Louche Santeria and Lavanda.

### Fighting Style

**Expert Swordsman**: Garuna has shown to be a formidable swordsman.

### Equipment

**Divergent Sword**: Garuna carries a knightly surreal sword capable of making illusions.

## Major Battles

* Taurobe, Garuna, Ryan vs Louche Santeria and Lavanda

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 38
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 38, page 7
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 38
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 40
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 41
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 44
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 46, page 25
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 40
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 38, page 4-7
New World Organism

A **New World Organism** (新世界, *Shin Sekai*) is an unique creature created by the poison of the land.

Occasionally showing up where poison is thickest. It attacks without distinction and grows stronger and more aggressive with each fight. These monsters are so strong that even newborn hatchlings can take on several level 50 people before going down.

## References

*Helck* Manga; Chapter 39, page 4
Chapter 91

## Those in Contact with the Will of the World

* Part 1
* Part 2

**Those in Contact with the Will of the World** (世界の意思に触れしもの, *Sekai no Ishi ni Fureshi Mono*) is the ninety-first chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

Sometime during the past, Helck came in contact with the Will of the World. The Human King makes a desperate attempt to attack Helck, but unfortunately fails. Helck demands for the Human King to release Sharuami and the humans. The Human King makes a plea to the demons to stop Helck before disappearing. Asuta begins fearing very anxious about Helck. Vamirio questions the hero about the Will of the World. Ultimately, Helck tells Vamirio and Asuta that he has been ignoring the Will of the World this whole time.

### Part 2

Logically, Asuta does not accept such an answer because of how much damage the Will of the World has done. Vamirio addresses Asuta's worries to the best of her capabilities. To ensure that Helck will not give in to the Will of the World, Vamirio asks Helck to make a vow to never do anything that would worry everyone. She once again tells him that he does not need to bear the weight of the world alone. Asuta, however, still feels uneasy about the situation, but she ultimately puts her trust in Vamirio's decision. The Human King, now influenced by the Will of the World, reveals his real form and begins mutating. Furthermore, the snow begins falling again.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Helck
2. Cless
3. Human King
4. Vamirio
5. Asuta
6. Ororon
7. Piwi
Chapter 97

## The Hope That Won't Arrive

* Part 1
* Part 2

**The Hope That Won't Arrive** (届かぬ希望, *Todokanu Kibō*) is the ninety-seventh chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

### Part 1

Asuta communicates with Isuta. Asuta decides to go back to inform others about something that could help. Vamirio and Cless continue to hold back the Warriors of Ruin, but at Ulm Castle the snow begins take effect on the injured soldiers.

### Part 2

After noticing Vamirio's condition, Cless decides to take drastic action and attempt to go after Sharuami directly. Unfortunately, Mikaros manages to stop Cless and banishes Cless. Helck finally manages to get up and declares that he will finish this himself.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Asuta
2. Ororon
3. Isuta
4. Piwi
5. Cless
6. Vamirio
7. Mikaros
8. Hyura
9. Sharuami
10. Sandava
11. Doruushi
Chapter 90

## The Existence of Hope and Despair

**The Existence of Hope and Despair** (希望と絶望の存在, *Kibō to Zetsubō no Sonzai*) is the ninetieth chapter of the Helck manga series.

## Summary

Helck asks the Human King to release the humans from the King's Curse. The King creates an illusion of Sharuami before Helck that embraces him. The King lastly reveals that he wants to transfer 100,000 minds from the terminal to citizens of the Empire. The Sharuami illusion then grabs hold of Helck's head and attempts to attack his mind. Vamirio tries to help, but is attacked by a defense matrix. Before Vamirio is able to destroy the area of illusions, the Human King's mind is invaded by the "Will of the World".

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Human King
2. Asuta
3. Vamirio
4. Helck
5. Ororon
6. Sharuami
Liliabba

**Liliabba** (リリアバ, *Ririaba*) is one of the generals under Azudora's command.

## Plot

### Save the Humans Arc

When New World organisms start attack Urum castle, Doruushi, Theta, and Liliabba are asked to reinforce the barrier of Urum castle.

## Abilities & Powers

Liliabba is one of the magic users entrusted by Azudora to create a spell to turn humans back to normal.

## References

*Helck* Manga; Chapter 96, page 3
Nanao Nanaki

**Nanao Nanaki** (七尾 ナナキ, Nanao Nanaki) (born ), best known for his manga series *Helck* (2014–2017).

"TIADIUM" and "ACARIA" are serialized under the name of N-nanaki in Nico Nico Seiga.

In 2013, "ADIRA" became the first selection passing work at the New Century Shonen Sunday Comic Grand Prix .

"Helck" who applied for "2nd serialization posting tournament" on Ura Sunday became the 2nd place, and his professional debut was confirmed .

"Helck" will be serialized on Ura Sunday of Shogakukan from May 2014.

With the launch of the smartphone app Manga One , the serialization of " Helck " has also started on Manga One.

In 2015, at the " Next Manga Award " sponsored by Da Vinci and niconico , "ACARIA" ranked 8th in the Web manga category that I want to make into a book, and " Helck " ranked 8th in the manga category that I want to sell in the future. He was the only cartoonist to win the award and win both categories.

In 2017, the manga award for web manga "This is the really interesting WEB comic that one million people choose!"-" Helck " won the 5th place in the man edition .

From July 2018, "Piwi-Mysterious Kimono-" will be serialized in Manga One.

From December 2018, " ACARIA " was revised and serialized on Ura Sunday.

From August 2020, serialized "Völundio ~Divergent Sword Saga~" at Manga One.

## Works

* Acaria
* *Helck* (ヘルク) (2014-2017)
* *Piwi ~ The Mysterious Creatures ~* (ピウイ　～ふしぎないきもの～) (2018)
* *Völundio ~Divergent Sword Saga~* (異剣戦記ヴェルンディオ, *I ken senki vu~erundio*)

* TIADIUM ( Nico Nico Seiga , March 13, 2012-April 25, 2012)
* ACARIA ( Nico Nico Seiga , October 22, 2012- **Next undecided** , Ura Sunday December 5, 2018-March 18, 2019, Shogakukan )
* ADIRA ( Nico Nico Seiga , June 11, 2013- **next undecided** )
* Helck ( Ura Sunday May 5, 2014-December 4, 2017, Shogakukan )
* Piwi ~ Mysterious Kimono ~ ( Manga One July 16, 2018-September 24, 2018, Shogakukan )
* Different Sword Battle Record Verundio ( Manga One August 24, 2020- **serialized** , Shogakukan )

## References

1. ↑ http://blog.livedoor.jp/nanao\_nokia/archives/39382488.html
Koo

**Koo** (トリコ, *Toriko*) is a dame of the Kingdom of Romalesika.

## Appearance

Toriko is a brawny woman with short hair.

## Plot

Less than a month before the fall of the Romalesika Kingdom, Romalesika XVII ascended to the throne.

Romalesika XVII and her knight went into hiding after of the fall of their kingdom in a small village in the Peartsche Kingdom. Shortly afterwards. they were ambushed by bounty hunters looking to retrieve Romalesika XVII alive. The bounty hunters are interrupted by Shrike, who easily dispatches Toriko. Shrike was on the verge of killing both Toriko and Romalesika XVII before ultimately being swayed against it and leaving them in the forest.

### Physical Abilities

**Enhanced Strength**: Safia can break the ground with her sword strikes as well as leap high into the air.

**Enhanced Speed and Reflexes**: Safia is fast and capable of covering great distances in a short amount of time.

**Regeneration**: Safia has potent self-healing ability. The ability, combined with Morkana's healing abilities, allowed Safia to recover from a fatal stab wound.

### Fighting Style

**Swordswoman**: Safia has shown to be a formidable swordswoman.

* **High Speed Quadruple Thrust** (高速四連突き, *Kōsoku shiren tsuki*): An original surreal sword technique by Safia, Safia thrusts her sword forward in quick succession.

**Spearwoman**: Safia is more talented with a spear than a sword.

### Equipment

**Surreal Sword**: Safia carries a knightly surreal sword with a wind attribute, making it effective against earth attributes.

## References

*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 32, page 15
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 32, page 24
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 32, page 14
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 32, page 16
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 32, page 32-48
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 25, page 4
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 10, page 36
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 11
*Völundio* Manga; Chapter 10, page 33
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