Ferid Bathory/Story

This article details Ferid Bathory's story from the Seraph of the End light novels and manga. Having lived in the past as a human, Ferid's actions are influenced by his existence as a vampire to the present day. In Sanguinem, he would illicitly drink the blood of children, and then murder those who attempted to escape to the outside world, directly resulting in Yūichirō Hyakuya's vendetta against vampires, and indirectly in Mikaela Hyakuya becoming a vampire himself.

A vampire noble, and commander on battlefields, Ferid helped lead the invasion of Shinjuku. Also he would intertwine himself with Krul Tepes to ensure guarantees he could not be killed by her. Observing events at Nagoya with a perspective unique to him, Ferid was aware that Guren Ichinose was a Namanari, and he was content to observe the Fifth Trumpet that appeared. Tracking Shinoa Squad, Ferid was responsible for setting them on their next path.

An unhindered capability to act was obstructed on account of stronger vampires that he had no leverage against. Powerless against his sire, Saitō, and sentenced by Urd Geales, he would have to be assisted by others who needed information he had. At Shibuya he confirmed Shikama Doji was active. Playing a decisive role in ambushing Saito, who had double-crossed Guren, to be betrayed in turn in the middle of an effort to seal the First, he would then later escape the host of stronger foes.

Patiently committed to what would transpire were not random acts, but a long-standing plan, Ferid has been co-operating with Guren. When shot so that Yu could escape as a child, that was intentional as Guren needed Yu. Leaving Mika dying was an act of manipulation to have Krul turn him into a vampire as part of that plan. Having transported Guren, he has some vested interest in the human resurrection event.

History
Ferid was born as the second in line to an unknown kingdom and had a strict upbringing as he was being taught to be a saint. Sometime in his childhood, he saw his father with a sword through his chest and calmly saying hi to his mother, who was horrified at the scene, Ferid raised another sword as he said he loved her.

"Aww! I've always been perfectly normal. Especially for someone who was second in line for a royal throne. I had such a strict upbringing. They were teaching me how to be a saint."

- Replying to Saitō who thought it was a mistake to turn him into a vampire having always been abnormal, and his background as a child.

Thought to carry the Michaela trait, Ferid was turned into a vampire by Saitō. Since then, he has watched and waited to find other people carrying the Michaela trait and uses the blood of higher-ranking progenitors to turn them into vampires. One instance was using Saitō's blood to turn Crowley into a vampire and kill all who were important to him. He manipulates Mika's situation in order to compel Third Progenitor Krul Tepes to turn Mika into a vampire as well.

Events of 2012
Ferid Bathory first appears at a zoo in Tokyo to investigate reports about humans dabbling in forbidden research. After Guren Ichinose has used a demon weapon provided by Mahiru Hīragi to kill a hybrid Horseman, Ferid then appears before them. Surprising them both, Ferid easily defeats Mahiru and Guren. When his attack is blocked by Guren, the force breaks his left hand and many other bones. Amused by their survival, Ferid says he is uncertain if he can still call them human. Taking half of the horseman remains with him then leaving, Ferid is utterly unconcerned about the humans behind him.

On Christmas day, Ferid arrives at the scene where Guren was performing the Seraph of the End taboo experiment, and was recognized from few months ago at Ueno Zoo when he fought Mahiru and him. There were a few corpses at his feet from the Hīragi's, where it seems he has killed them. As Guren is filled with despair; having lost his friends and his lover where he is the only one alive, Ferid is asked to kill him. Denying to do so, Ferid tells him to not fall into despair and decide for himself. Thinking it is more mirthful this way, Ferid laughs all the while. While watching him as he finishes the experiment, Ferid hears he understands that he carries a great sin by triggering the apocalypse.

Prologue
Approached by Mika, Ferid takes advantage of his willingness to provide blood in exchange for money and good food. Realizing that Mika actually intends to steal a map from him and escape Sanguinem, in response Ferid patiently feigns ignorance and waits until he succeeds. Ferid walks the streets of Sanguinem accompanied with a pair of hooded vampires. Heading towards Mika and Yu, he is called to by the former. Greeting him and asking if he will come to his mansion that night, when Mika politely agrees, Ferid strokes his face. Commenting on how delicious Mika's blood is, Ferid says he is always welcome. When he asks if Yu will join them tonight, Ferid finds Mika covering his mouth and pulled away. With Mika apologizing, and stating that Yu is too bashful and perhaps he might join them at a later date, Ferid smiles as they part ways.

From the blood on the right side of his neck, it is inferred that Ferid bit at his mansion. Although the activities between Mika and Ferid are not shown, their physical contact and Mika's tears and desperation to escape imply it was worse than merely being bitten. This was severe enough for Mika to see escaping to the surface into a world he believed was completely devoid of human civilization and overrun by monsters as a preferable alternative. Where Ferid had both a map, and pistol in his mansion, these were acquired by Mika. Waiting patiently atop the archway at the exit to the city, once the children congratulate themselves on getting this far and plan to make their final steps, Ferid takes a few steps forward and laughs. Announcing he has been waiting for them, when Mika looks up in despair, Ferid gleefully states that expression is why he played this "little game."

"I have been waiting for you... my poor little lambs. Yes. That look! That expression on a human's face the instant hope turns into despair. That is why I can't stop playing this little game."

- Revealing his presence as the Hyakuya orphanage attempt to escape to the outside world.

Where Mika realizes what is happening and Yu asks if this was a trap, in response, Ferid leaps down plucks up a young child standing between them. Biting the child's neck deeply, Ferid then claims he drank too much. Having moved so quickly, Ferid has committed the murder and dropped the corpse to the ground by the time that Yu and Mika have turned around.

Shot at by Yu but able to dodge the attack, Ferid is tickled as he realizes that is his own gun. Deciding to give them more hope, Ferid explains the map is real, as is the exit through the giant door at the end of the hall. Wondering what screams they will make as they step between hope and despair is said to prod them into running. After Yu yells at the children to sprint for the exit while he and Mika hold Ferid off to buy them time, he responds by smirking then runs between them. Smiling as he sets about killing every last child, Ferid pays no mind to Mika's cries and begging him to stop. Finding Akane Hyakuya, she is the last one Ferid kills. Patiently awaiting their response, Ferid finds Mika has taken the gun he took from Yu and charging at him. Smiling, Ferid compliments Mika once more on the taste of his blood. When Mika raises the gun, Ferid strikes Mika's hand away and grabs him by the neck. Using the claws of his right hand, Ferid puncture Mika's rib cage and makes him cough up some blood. With Mika refusing to surrender and raising the gun once again, Ferid amputates Mika's arm. Having an expression that he has noticed the response, Ferid has an idea that Yu has caught the gun. Blasted in the head, Ferid collapses to the ground from the gunshot. Lain on the floor as hooded vampires hear the commotion and arrive at the scene, when Krul appears as well to stop them from finishing off Mika who is mortally wounded, Ferid is asked about what happened. Stopping his playing dead act, Ferid smirks before sitting up. Greeting Krul with compliments, Ferid tells her how much he loves her. For her claim that he only loves her power, Ferid does not deny it. Accused by Krul of deliberately allowing her seraphs to escape, Ferid answers that she is the one who needs to explain herself. In bringing up the Progenitor Council, he finds himself attacked by Krul and easily loses his right arm. Stomped on him as he hits the ground, Ferid concedes he will not pry into this matter any further. Taking his leave while waving his dismembered arm at her, Ferid affirms he will be back because he loves her so much.

Second Shibuya High Arc
Four years later, Ferid approaches Mika in a chapel and informs him that Yūichirō Hyakuya has been found. When Mika draws his sword and points it at his neck, Ferid appears unconcerned. Detailing that Yu was being used by the humans, Ferid declares it is just as they thought.

Within a great hall of Sanguinem, Ferid sits in on a meeting with many others where Krul and an announcer deliver a speech on a pressing matter. Discussing the nasty Japanese Imperial Demon Army, said to be responsible for numerous crimes, Ferid listens as it is mentioned how this human army kills vampires, steals vampire territory, and performs forbidden magic. Perhaps noticing Krul see Mika and smiling at him, Ferid then realizes he is there. Turning to wave at him, Ferid finds Mika move to sit a few rows behind him. After Krul steps forward to complete the announcement to all, she declares war against the humans for the sake of the world's stability. Vampires cheer, and when Mika mutters that he will save Yu, Ferid turns to look back at Mika and smiles.

Shinjuku Arc
Commanding the attack on Shinjuku, he is mentioned as having summoned Crowley to head to the front lines and join him at the 5th Street Intersection. Meanwhile, from where Ferid is situated with Mika near, he observes the invasion underway as many vampires attack the human defenders. From a distance, where Lieutenant Colonel Guren Ichinose of the Moon Demon Company is scoping out the battlefield, Ferid with Mika at his side is spied. Returning his gaze, alarming Guren, he laughs and shares that someone is spying on them.

When Mika asks about them being watched, Ferid tells him to not mind it and then suggests he partake in some human blood consumption. Told to shut up and informed that is none of his business, Ferid mentions this battle is how to get blood from the source as they are forbidden to touch humans directly in the city. Questioned how much attention he paid to that law when he drank Mika's blood, Ferid laughs and tells him to not say such mean things. Given the circumstances, Ferid unfairly accuses Mika of being the one who approached him. When Mika says that Ferid slaughtered his entire family for his entertainment, Ferid asks him if he is still upset over that "little incident" from ages ago. Ferid is under the impression he should be exonerated further now that Mika is a vampire. Hearing Mika say he is only mad at himself for being unable to protect his family, Ferid teases him about Yu and entreats him once more to drink human blood. Ferid states that starved vampires do not die, but go mad and turn into demons. With Guren Ichinose jumping into the battlefield and killing several vampires in a single strike, Ferid informs Mika that Guren is a member of the Moon Demon Company, which is elite even among the humans' vampire extermination units. Backed by vampires, Ferid is prepared for the fight against the strongest units on the battlefield.

"It seems we'll have to remind these uppity humans of their place."

- To his soldiers in Shinjuku, facing Guren and his Moon Demon Company squad.

Suggesting to Mika that he show them the power of third progenitor Krul's favorite pet, Ferid recommends that they both kill that peacock, Guren, together while the other vampires keep the other humans busy. Amused at Mika stating he can handle him on his own, Ferid is sure of it. In that case, Ferid announces for those gathered to begin. Having already called thirteenth progenitor Crowley, he affirms they only need to remain cool and in control. As Mika and Guren clash, Ferid monitors the situation. Saying that Mika's power and arrogance are overwhelming, Ferid judges that his arrogance will trip him up. Offering to help, Ferid points out that the humans did not intend to fight Mika one-on-one, having identified that they are setting up a trap around Mika.

The trap deployed by more than one soldier, when Guren attempts to strike Mika from behind, Ferid steps in. Having his sword drawn, Ferid stands between Mika and Guren where he blocks the latter's attack. Proceeding to backhand Guren, the force of the impact sends him hurtling across the battlefield. Speaking that Mika owes him one, Ferid warns him that humans are greedy cowards, but are also exceptionally determined. Proposing again that they work together, Ferid then hears Mika insist he has it covered now where he orders his sword to drink more of his blood.

In Mika defeating Guren, he notices human reinforcements incoming, Yu among them. Mentioning he can spy enemies, Ferid advises Mika to hurry up and finish Guren. Standing by as Mika stabs Guren, he is also inactive when Yu thrusts his sword through Mika in response. After Mika frees himself from Yu's sword, he moves a distance away where Ferid joins him. Labelling it a touching reunion, Ferid asserts that Yu is obviously being used by those humans.

"Aha! That was Yūichirō Hyakuya, wasn't it? What a touching reunion. I'm so moved I could almost cry! So what will you do now, Mika? It seems obvious to me... that Little Yu is being used by those humans."

- Where Yu has been found again, Ferid shapes the direction for Mika to follow.

After Mika says he will save Yu, Ferid submits that a human could never be one of them. Feeling it is a good idea to offer to turn Yu into a vampire, Ferid's collar is then grabbed by Mika. Threatened with death if he touches Yu and laughing in response, Ferid claims it was a joke. He offers to keep the other humans busy to allow Mika to rescue his "beloved princess."

"Here, let me give you a hand. I will keep the other humans occupied... while you go rescue your beloved princess."

- An offer to help Mika gain Yu where he is with other humans.

When Yu begins to cry when he calls out for Mika having confirmed it is him, Ferid calls it an adorable reaction. Drawing his sword, Ferid proclaims that all of the humans besides Yu must die. That is the plan until Crowley arrives, and with him accompanied with Chess Belle and Horn Skuld, he returns his sword to its scabbard. Adapting his plan take take into the dramatically bolstered forces on his side, Ferid changes his plan from killing the elite Moon Demon Company members to turning them into vampire livestock instead.

The humans attempt to retreat, so to hamper their efforts and carry out his assistance where Mika's goal is concerned, Ferid leaps behind Yu to draw him away. Evading Yu's attacks, Ferid remarks he is quick but still too young. Also able to dodge Guren when swung at him next, Ferid jumps behind him. Ridiculing Guren for being slow now that he is wounded, Ferid kicks him away. Stepping behind Yu and grabbing his shoulder, Ferid declares that he wants to see how Yu tastes. Having his arm sliced of for his intent, Feris tells Mika he was joking. Succeeding in helping Mika escape with Yu, and in disrupting the wider retreat, as the vampires defeat the humans and drink their blood, Ferid holds their commander, Guren up by his neck. Soon, Yu screams in pain as he is violently transformed. This forming into a blackened one-winged entity is filmed through some means, of which Ferid is the one likely responsible. When Crowley asks Ferid what to do about that, Ferid questions Guren what that thing even is. Speaking that the bottomless greed of humans is frightening, Ferid points out they never manage to control what they create.

Not approaching Yu as he attempts to kill Sergeant Shinoa Hīragi, or when Mika steps in and is stabbed through the chest in her place, after the transformation ceases, Ferid hears Guren chuckle that is his ace in the hole. Observing that monster did not do much for them, Ferid is informed by Guren that they were only decoys. Alerted to who is monitoring him, Ferid becomes aware of Major General Shinya Hīragi's sniping attempt. Sprinting to avoid the brunt of the fiery white tiger impact, Ferid barely escapes with only part of his left shoulder affected.

The Main Shinjuku Army under Kureto arrives to reinforce the humans, and Ferid is asked by Crowley for orders. Replying that he is leaving, Ferid tells Crowley that he can live or die, whichever he pleases. Then suggesting they both return home since his goal was accomplished, when Crowley asks for details, Ferid only smirks at him and answers it is a secret. Grabbing Mika's shoulder, he orders him to retreat. With Mika refusing, Ferid states he cannot save Yu right now. When Mika curses the humans, Ferid wonders if he is beginning to hate humanity. After Mika claims to hate both humanity and humans, Ferid grabs his arm and tells him it is time to go home. As he struggles, Ferid seizes his neck and reprimands him, then grabbing Mika by the waist, Ferid flees with him.

Post-Shinjuku Arc
Following the battle in Shinjuku, Ferid meets with someone in a ruined city full of sand, reminiscent of a desert. Laughing about how perfectly his plans are proceeding, Ferid mentions that humanity's all-consuming greed is expanding unchecked, and vampires' boundless arrogance is making them look down at the entire world. Addressing this person as his "ever-so-amusing partner" he hands over research reports to someone wearing black boots resembling those of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army uniform.

"Ha ha! Goodness... Everything is proceeding so perfectly it's almost laughable! Humanity's all-consuming greed continues to expand unchecked... and vampires' boundless arrogance has them looking down their noses at the entire world. Don't you agree? My ever-so-amusing partner. Here you go. These are our research reports."

- A private engagement with an unknown individual, with unfavorable views to both humans and vampires.

Directing a meeting of the Progenitor Council, he brings Mika with him while alerting members to the danger of Yu's transformation on the battlefield. Playing the recording of Yu's metamorphosis, which causes quite a stir when members recognize the seraph of the end, Ferid is in on the conversation that experimentations are being performed by the humans once again. After Krul claims she eliminated the entire Hyakuya Sect and all of their orphans with the seraph gene eight years ago with her own hands to foil such experiments, Ferid simulates ignorance about this and glances at Mika nearby.

Breaking up the escalating bickering between Third Progenitor Lest Karr and Krul concerning accepting responsibility for failure, and taking control of Japan in her place, Ferid redirects their attention to the problem at hand. As Krul declares they will deploy their full army and kill every human under the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, it is a direction that Ferid would be following.

A council member then asks about the child standing behind Ferid. Instigating some uncomfortable expressions in Krul, and apparently satisfied with that alone, Ferid only responds that Mika is his favorite servant as of late. While Ferid claims that he cannot bear to be away from Mika, he does not name him to the progenitor council members. Although scolded by one progenitor for his behavior, with it noted that even Ferid himself is of too lowly a rank to attend their meetings under normal circumstances, his conduct is also excused when another says he has always been eccentric. After the meeting concludes, Ferid is confronted by Krul. Asked why he brought Mika, also questioned if he is trying to dethrone her, Ferid is close by to her swinging at him, which leaves a deep fissure in the floor. In threatening to kill him, Ferid hides behind Mika with a scared expression, before becoming serious. Setting forth that Krul has been unable to kill him for some time since she would be the first suspect in his death, Ferid propounds that he may have plans for his secrets to reach the Progenitor Council on his death.

"Eep!'' How scary! But... you can't. Not anymore. If I die now... you will be the first one everyone suspects. No. You've been unable to kill me for some time. After all... I might have plans for my secrets to reach the Progenitor Council on my death. Who would've thought that the vampire queen had stained her hands with the taboo of the 'seraph of the end'? What could her majesty possibly want with something like that?"

- His progenitor council gambit paying off, Ferid decisively tells Krul she can no longer kill him.

The details involving how the vampire queen has been meddling with the seraph of the end, where Ferid is glared at, he claims Krul's adorable face makes his heart flutter. Disclosing that it is his fault that Yu escaped, Ferid explains he would face even worse punishment than her. Since they share the same secret, Ferid raises if this makes them partners in crime. Encouraging Krul to take his hand and submit to him, Ferid then claims he was just kidding. Inappropriately touching Mika's behind, Ferid departs and says he hopes they will be the best of friends next time.

A while later, Ferid finds Mika on the streets of Sanguinem. Where Mika is desperate for blood, sweating and gasping while feverish, Ferid pats him on the shoulder and suggests he slake his thirst. Since Mika has yet to drink human blood so continues to age, Ferid says he is still barely at the age that he finds most beautiful. Accordingly, Ferid feels Mika should halt his growth at his best spot. Grasping a livestock child named Dai off the street, Ferid uses his own thumbnail to draw blood on the child's neck. Having his arm grabbed by Mika and ordered to let the child go, Ferid is reminded that drinking directly from a human is against the law. Harshly dropping the boy unceremoniously onto the ground, Ferid disregards Dai and Dai's friend glaring at them.

Asking why Mika tries so hard to avoid drinking blood, Ferid wonders aloud if he hopes to return to being human some day. Ordered to get lost, Ferid then questions if Mika is afraid that Yu would hate him for drinking human blood, but does not get an answer. Ferid then suspects maybe it is because Mika is afraid that his beloved Yu would hate him for drinking human blood. Lurking around the streets of Sanguinem, he looks at the children then remarks that one is cute. Approached by Dai's friend, Ferid hears him mention he heard he might get something in return if he lets him drink his blood. Wondering where he heard that, Ferid suggests he received that information from Mika.

Nagoya Arc
Part of the entourage travelling with Krul via aircraft, Ferid flies to Crowley's domain in Nagoya. From the carnage, Ferid comments that the area is already under attack by the humans. Arriving at Nagoya, he approaches Crowley and hears him says there is "too much fun" going on, so Ferid must be behind it somehow. Accused by Crowley of leaking information to the humans, in response Ferid affirms he hates fools who betray their comrades more than anything else. Where Crowley does not buy it and then mentions the thing that gets him is that Ferid sold out his location to the humans as well. Asked to explain that, where Crowley thought he was part of his faction, Ferid points out that Crowley was entertained. Since Crowley indeed was entertained, Ferid requests thanks for sending something to liven up his boring day.

Revealing that having a member of his own faction attacked makes him less likely to be suspected, Ferid admits to giving the information to humans on the vampire nobles whereabouts, but adds someone even more twisted than him pulled the strings this time. For who it is, Ferid points to Guren Ichinose, who lies beaten on the ground.

"Aha ha ha! You are half-correct, yes. But this particular little plot had someone even more twisted than me pulling the strings."

- To Crowley about the attack on vampire nobles, with Guren see as the mastermind.

When Crowley says Guren does not look like it, Ferid explains that Guren is a Namanari; a human one step short of becoming a full demon. Detailing that there are two beings in Guren's body, and they share their time in control, Ferid continues to state that one half is the idealist who wants to save his friends and followers. Then, the other half is possessed by the vengeful spirit of Guren's dead lover, a perfectionist who reduced herself to a demon in order to get what she wants.

After Krul orders the vampires to set out for Nagoya Airport, a bit further away, Ferid is asked by Crowley about what is really about to start. Laughing, Ferid announces that it is a grand party and tells Crowley to stay close to him at all times or else Crowley will die.

"Stay close behind me at all times, Crowley. If you don't, even you will die."

- Advice for Crowley, and aware of what will occur at the experimental grounds in Nagoya Airport.

Later during the battle at the airport, Ferid stays far away from the Fifth Trumpet who had summoned Abaddon, as well as the Second Trumpet who had appeared. When Krul had been ordering Mika to bring back Yu for them to escape together soon after, a plan Ferid evidently planned began. Suddenly, Crowley charges in from behind with his blade to slash Krul from behind, but she reacts quickly and easily cuts off his arm, however soon after, Ferid emerges. Where Crowley served as the distraction, Ferid's follow up ambush afforded him the chance to comment that Krul's pretty neck was wide open due to her arrogance. Immediately plunging his fangs into her shoulder, Ferid was not interested in making a deal as Krul mentioned, rather he continues to, and manages to drink the Queen unconscious. Jokingly saying that if he continued she would have died, Ferid flings Krul to the ground.

The plan to overthrow Krul successful, with assistance from Crowley, he says to keep the compliments coming when it is mentioned he really defeated the queen. Asked to say what he is after, Ferid answers Crowley that he just wants to kill some time. Regarding punishment for laying hands on the queen, Ferid states there is still a little left to do. Addressing another more pressing matter of Mirai floating in the air with wings, Ferid raises what the humans have managed to do, namely broken taboos and completed not one, but two seraphs of the end. Judging that vampire-kind can no longer rest easily with those things running about, Ferid is sure that before long, all the highest-ranking progenitors from across the whole world will gather in Japan. With Krul unconscious, Ferid is able to exploit her betrayal to rouse the vampires into accepting that he is taking over from that point on.

"FELLOW VAMPIRES, HEAR ME!! I have just witnessed Krul Tepes in a flagrant act of treachery against all of vampire-kind!! She had a hand in the creation of the Seraph of the End!! The Progenitor Council is sure to convict her of high treason!! Accordingly, I, Seventh Progenitor Ferid Bathory, shall now take command of this operation! Follow me!! We must go and destroy the humans and their forbidden experiments!!"

- Having overthrown Krul, he assumes operations to fend off the Demon Army soldiers.

Post-Nagoya Arc
Three months after the battle at Nagoya airport, Ferid arranges an urgent summons for the Progenitor Council. When the live feed loads, Krul Tepes is revealed to be bounded to her throne, appearing in a worn condition. Many of the progenitors are astounded by the display, and after demanding to know what was going on in Japan, Ferid steps into view while he addresses them brightly. Proceeding to apologize to the high progenitors for the urgent call, Ferid states that it was an emergency. Shouted at by third progenitor Nix Parthe, yet not remarking on his complaint that a non-high ranked progenitor dared to call the high progenitors, Ferid is recognized by Lest Karr as holding the most power in Japan with Krul in her state. Urged by Lest Karr to continue, Ferid proceeds to inform the rest of the progenitors of the events that have taken place in Japan. Where Second Progenitor Urd Geales is irritated with such a display, Ferid is ordered to stop acting foolish and to state the important details. Ultimately revealing to all in the Progenitor Council of Krul's betrayal as she was involved with the humans' experimentation on the Seraph of the End, he continues to elucidate that the experiment has been completed. Clear that the Seraph has been weaponized by the humans, Ferid adds with both him and Crowley's efforts they managed to subdue Krul as a traitor while risking their lives. Ferid announces to the other Progenitors that the vampires are now weak and powerless against the power the humans possess. Suddenly from outside, the humans invade Sanguinem and on-screen, they blow the wall in behind Ferid. After Lacus and René run in on the meeting to warn the humans are coming to the palace and that he must flee, Ferid appears wickedly delighted. The seventh progenitor asks the higher progenitors for permission to abandon Japan, and in return he shall send them Krul.

"Unbelievable as it seems... Third Progenitor Krul Tepes herself... was in league with the humans and their Seraph of the End experiment! Not only that... The experiment succeeded! The humans now have a fully weaponized Seraph of the End! Both myself and my close ally, 13th Progenitor Crowley Eusford, risked our lives to apprehend the traitor Krul Tepes... But the power the humans have acquired is great. We vampires here in Japan have no way to counter it—" (Sounds of explosions resound in the background) "Presently, the vampire presence in Japan, including our capital of Sanguinem underneath Kyoto, is in danger of being wiped out."

- Alerting the Progenitor Council of Krul's actions and the attack on Sanguinem, seismic events that Ferid brings to light.

Later on, Ferid drives a western style car with Crowley in the passenger's seat. Asked where they are headed, Ferid answers they are going to see his friends. After some banter, Ferid states they are actually heading to a destination to locate Yu and Mika and to "become their new best friends."

"A little fishing village where we'll meet up with precious little Yu and Mika... and become their new best friends."

- Driving, and mentioning to Crowley where they are headed and why.

While driving to where Shinoa squad had been hiding, Ferid hears Crowley point out that he already killed Yu and Mika's entire family for fun. Agreeing, Ferid says they are going on this trip to become their new best friends anyway. When Crowley feels that is unlikely, Ferid cheerfully tells him to not be confined by common sense, then mentions how the idea of "former enemies coming together all through the power of friendship" is so exciting. Raising how he killed all of Crowley's friends once, Ferid then states that they are now "buddy-buddy." However, Ferid says taking eight hundred years to become buddy-buddy with Yu and Mika might be just a little too long in this case.

After it is pointed out that the group have spotted them and are running, Ferid orders Crowley to run after them since he is busy driving. When Crowley, who mentioned how much he hates running, and offers to drive instead, Ferid orders him to get going. Stating that Crowley needs to stop them, Ferid says not to kill them, but he can cut off a leg or two. Arriving in the car just as Yu has called to Crowley that he will not fight them, Ferid rolls up beside Yu and Mika. Having heard they were being attacked by a dangerous vampire, Ferid helpfully says that he has come to their rescue. Although offering to save them if they take a ride with him, it is the case that Crowley has already finished that part and they have surrendered. Acting shocked, Ferid demands to know when Yu and Mika became so reasonable. After Yu explains why they will cooperate, Ferid questions if that means he will forget everything he has done to them. When Yu agrees, Ferid pulls Akane’s head from his trunk and asks if Yu can say that to her face.

Finding that Yu has turned into a demon and is screaming that he will kill Ferid, attacked by him, he only prances around. Requesting for Crowley to save him, Ferid explains it is because he is only a delicate flower. Telling Yu that he is being mean, Ferid also raises if using this much demon power means he will become a demon permanently. Although Ferid is not in danger of being hit by Yu, he does find his fancy foreign car has been sliced in half.

Mentioning that the five humans cannot stop Yu now, Ferid announces further that he can because he has the right drug. Instructing them them to beg, when Shinoa begins, Ferid claims he was just teasing and came here to be their new friend. Throwing the jar containing Akane’s head to Yoichi, he then struts toward Yu and Mika. With Mika getting between them and telling him to stay away, Ferid pulls out a filled syringe and asks if he will give Yu that dangerous, unstable drug instead. Attacked by Mika, he has Crowley intervene to keep him away from Yu. Speaking that Yu has grown cute, Ferid calls him an “extra-special guinea pig.” Detailing that this curse-suppressant drug is the same drug Guren Ichinose is using, Ferid answers he met him before the catastrophe when he was just a high school student. Additionally, he received the drug directly from him. Saying he is cute, Ferid bites Yu on the neck, drinking his blood. Then he stabs Yu in the back with the needle, suppressing the demon and putting him to sleep.

Told by Mika that he will never forgive him, Ferid mentions that he just saved Yu’s life as his blood trickles from his mouth. Hearing Mika say they are not going to be part of his plot, Ferid addresses the idea that this is his plot. Questioned what he is trying to do, why he is here, and why he has Akane’s head with him, Ferid responds with the idea of resurrecting Akane. Sharing that the name of the experiment is the Seraph of the End, he states it is a forbidden spell that a group of foolish humans tinkered with eight years ago.

"Oh, nothing. I just thought I might drop by and show you how to bring her back to life. The name of the experiment...is the Seraph of the End. It's a forbidden spell that, eight years ago, a group of foolish humans tinkered with."

- Answering why he is here, where he shares the notion of resurrecting Akane.

A bus's engine is fixed, and as Crowley drives him and the squad, Ferid jokes about them being on a "field trip" with a "ton of packed lunches." On cue, Ferid approaches Narumi and tells him he has all the bodies of his squad members packed up in bottles as well. Teasing Kimizuki about Mirai when he intercedes, Ferid then counts down until Yu wakes up. Since the drug he injected into Yu is working, Ferid turns to the matter of how he has the bodies of the other orphans at his mansion. Refusing to tell them where they are headed now, Ferid's words will not be believed by Yu, but his information on Guren is sought.

Mocking Yu about always asking about Guren, nevertheless Ferid replies to his questions anyway. Detailing that Guren is haunted by the deaths of his comrades: Shinya Hīragi, Norito Goshi, Mito Jūjō, Sayuri Hanayori, and Shigure Yukimi, he reveals they all died eight years ago. Revived after their deaths, Ferid says the world does not permit the dead to return, and that angered a petty god. The price of their return was the culling of all the adult humans in the world by a virus. As the group takes a rest stop, Ferid and Crowley joke about the kids' taking a long bathroom break. Bemoaning that the kids still have not come out, Ferid is asked by Crowley where they are really going. Confessing to lying about taking them to the place of the Seraph of the End experiment, Ferid reveals he is actually taking them to Osaka Bay to rendezvous with Guren.

Back on the bus, he is asked for further news from Crowley, but Ferid only says they will become extremely busy and refuses to divulge anymore information. This is done in order to spare Crowley from being tortured, where Ferid calls him his "precious son." The notion promptly rejected by him, Ferid is asked about Saitō, their sire, but he says nothing on this.

Asked if this is all to get back at Saitō, when Crowley says he might get revenge on Ferid instead if nothing is answered, still he keeps his silence and only tells him to make it spectacular if he must.

Looking to Mika and advising him to get some sleep, Ferid is startled having never known that vampires do not need to sleep. Saying for him to not glare like that, Ferid suggests that it is Krul Tepes who is the one Mika wants revenge on since she turned him into a vampire. Questioned where they are going, as Ferid appears to answer, he is sent flying through the windshield due to Crowley slamming the breaks on.

Adjusting his broken neck, Ferid regards the beautiful blue sky he can see above and ponders about how absolutely boring it is. Sitting up, Ferid questions why Crowley stomped on the breaks. Asked if that was "spectacular" enough for him, Ferid shows surprise before laughing, he did not see that one coming.

A shout from Lest Karr demands that Ferid greet his betters properly. Where Yu assumes a betrayal due to the unexpected vampire noble army, Ferid quickly warns him to be silent. Ferid says even he will get killed in an instant if this is screwed up.

"(To Yu) "Quiet. Screw this up, and even I will get killed in an instant." (To the Progenitor Council) "My, my! Lords and ladies of the Progenitor Council, welcome. I have been awaiting your arrival."

- To Yu and then Urd Geales and Lest Karr after everyone arrives in Osaka Bay.

Osaka Arc
Greeting the members of the Progenitor Council, Ferid states he has been awaiting their arrival. Before he can explain the situation, Lest Karr takes Ferid's heart out of his chest and forces him to speak. Telling Lest Karr where Krul is, Ferid's heart is returned and he rushes over to Kimizuki to drink his blood. Questioned who they are, Ferid tells Urd Geales that the humans are his toys. He then claims that he tried to stop the humans from taking over Sanguinem. As Urd chases after Krul's scent, Ferid smiles.

In the path of Saitō, he claims to have been waiting for him. As Saitō contemplates killing Ferid, but chooses to forgive him, Ferid hears that next time Saitō will not be as generous. Asked by Crowley if the blood Ferid forced him to drink was Saitō's, he answers yes. Partially joking about killing Fifth progenitors, Ferid speaks of working their way up to kill Saitō. He then remarks that they could ask the humans to help them.

"Aha ha! Well then, we'll just have to practice first. We'll start by killing fifth progenitors, work our way up to third progenitors... and by the time we can kill Urd... we should be able to handle Father. Oh, and we simply have to ask the humans for help. They are experts at killing things far greater than they are, after all."

- Speaking to Crowley concerning plans of killing stronger vampires.

Having been apprehended, Ferid is dragged by Lest Karr back to Osaka Bay and waves at the humans. Trying to give a case that he is not guilty, Ferid says he has not spoken to his father for a thousand years. Along with Krul, he is sentenced by Urd to ten days of exposure torture in the sunlight, and after that Urd will listen to what they have to say. Ready to talk immediately, Ferid is then threatened with eternal torment unless he and Krul have a good explanation when Urd returns. Tied onto a crucifix beside Krul, he is asked if he has a plan to get out of this. Not having one, Ferid feels confident that his friends will probably rescue them. His UV light-guard cut off by fifth progenitor Ky Luc, he makes a comment about the brightness of the sun before bursting into flames and screaming.

Within one day of exposure torture, Ferid's hair has burnt off. Later, Ferid is observed burning by the unseen demon Mahiru-no-Yo. Still burning when Guren and Shinoa squads with Crowley launch their operation against Ky Luc, his body is used as a missile to impede ranged fire from Shinya. Sliced in half by Ky Luc and freed from the cross, Ferid's lower half is flung at the materialized tigers. The upper half of Ferid cast at Yu, but blocked by Shinoa and Mitsuba. While Ky Luc is distracted by the squads, Ferid's regenerating upper body manages to catch his sword tossed to him by Crowley. Handed a UV-band and having grown shorter hair, Ferid calls for his lower half to come to him. His lower half is capable of running over towards his upper half. When Ky Luc is taking his leave, Ferid is singled out for the threat that his head will be cut off and buried deep into the earth. Attempting some pacifying banter, Ferid sees Ky Luc abscond with Krul.

After Ky Luc is confirmed to be far away now, Ferid freaks out Shinoa and Mitsuba with his nude lower half rejoining his upper half. Eager for his performance to be appreciated, Ferid consequently has his head chopped off by Shinoa. His head returned by Crowley, after he mentions Ferid could have dodged that, Ferid is handed some clothing. Questioned if getting burned was hot, Ferid replies it was it was so hot, he wondered if he was alive again. The claim disbelieved, Ferid agrees about them being long dead.

Wondering if Crowley has become jealous of humans for being alive, Ferid watches the gathered Shinoa squad. When Crowley tells him that they are traitors now, and asked what the next step is, Ferid tells him that there is another big battle, in which they will meet up with the humans in Shibuya. Upon Crowley guessing the battle is going to involve the vampires, Ferid questions why they would do that, then reveals that their next battle is going to be against God.

At Guren's residence, Ferid would speak of Mika being a Michaela where he was also regarded as one in the past. Telling Mika that Saitō addressed him a long time ago with the same name, Ferid questions Mika who gave him his name.

With the Sixth Trumpet having been pacified, Ferid was in the area concerned with removing all the Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the world. Where a cross-shaped dagger had emerged from the seraph affected youth, Ferid pressured Mika into giving it to him. Ferid anticipated how the world would be affected.

"Well then... It's beginning. One angel and the terror it wrought has vanished.... One key has fallen into our hands. Now the world will change. Drastically."

- With the sixth trumpet inactive, Ferid has a sinful key, and notes Horsemen are now gone.

Shibuya Arc
Standing nearby with Crowley as he listens to Guren and Kureto discuss Saitō, he confirms to Crowley that Saitō is one of the names of their "daddy dearest" before telling Crowley they are going to check in on the First. Saitō is also looking for him and Ferid feels it is best they get there before he does.

Joyfully entering the examination room where Shinoa is being treated, Ferid asks all gathered how is it going. Guessing aloud that the vampire transformation will not stop, Ferid then proceeds to share that he in fact knows how to stop it. Assuring the apprehensive medical staff, and Crowley that he does know how, Ferid questions if they want him to stop the process.

Approaching Shinoa laid out on a stretcher, in greeting her Ferid understands it must be uncomfortable feeling her body die and reconstruct itself cell by cell. Telling her not to worry, Ferid speaks he is here to help, and answers Crowley that it is simple really. Unsheathing his sword, Ferid explains that to stop a person from transforming into a vampire, all you need to do is kill them before the transformation is complete. Ferid brings his sword down upon Shinoa as he says so.

As he stares fixed upon Shinoa, a scythe materializes over her and Ferid is immediately dismembered at the waste. He remarks “here it comes” just as his sword arm is also cut right off. Calling to Crowley, he has his head seized and then hurled out of harms way straight into the wall behind them. In his haste, Ferid is thrown with such force that his head has smashed through the other side of the wall. He comments aloud that Crowley is so stupidly strong as he pulls his head out. Seeing that Crowley is having trouble fending off what is attacking them, Ferid exuberantly suggests running away even with his lower body detached. He tells Crowley if he tried to retrieve his legs, ‘he’d’ kill him. Matters become serious for him when he witnesses Crowley swiftly decapitated. Remarking the situation is very bad, Ferid wonders if today is the day he will finally get to die.

Watching Shinoa’s possessed body rise, Ferid initiates dialogue asking if they are the First. Continuing to talk, Ferid wants to know what the point of everything is, the destroyed world, endless human wars, and why vampires have bodies that just do not die. The opportunity is used to reattach his lower torso as he poses his questions. Noting it began with them as to why they were all cursed, Ferid needs to know what the point to it all was. Ferid answers he will decide what he does with the information when he hears why from the First. He acknowledges was not turned immortal directly by them, rather from a ripple effect when he was turned by his father, Rigr Stafford.

Excusing himself into the conversation that Guren, Kureto and Shinya are having regarding the First, Ferid has to disagree with the choice the human captains are making. He shares a bit of advice: run now. It is then revealed that Ferid has been bisected at the waist again, with his neck gripped by the First in Shinoa's body.

"Excuse me! Pardon me! I have to say I disagree with the choice the human team captains are making. A bit of advice. Run now."

- Commenting on Kureto, Guren and Shinya's plans, Ferid is held by the first progenitor as he warns them to run.

Not taking part in the fight as the First attacks, with Rigr Stafford behind the Hyakuya Sect's sudden attack on Shibuya, he remarks that the whole family will be here. Upright, Ferid declares they are saved after Shinoa crashes out a window in response to the invasion.

With Shibuya under a large scale assault, Ferid attempts to attack one of the invaders. Striking vampire noble Basteya Irclu from behind, Ferid’s sword is blocked, at which point he maintains his outwardly pleasant manner and speaks warmly at what a surprise it is that Basteya is alive. Ferid wonders further if they are here does that mean “daddy dearest” is here too.

Confirming that he was discarded, Ferid informs Basteya they are awfully stuck up for a dog still chained, and offers to cut the leash. With Basteya doubting his ability to do so on account that Ferid is a seventh progenitor, Ferid points out he has Crowley with him today. Stating that he is so irresistibly cute and adorable, Ferid shares that he has made a whole bunch of human friends lately too. Saying that Basteya has poked their nose too deep into enemy territory, and underestimated humans and their capabilities, Ferid contends it looks like they are going to die for real today.

Observing a cut in the air and a Hyakuya Sect member on the other side of the portal, Ferid notes they got away as Basteya leaves through it. Noting it as an awful handy weapon, Ferid wonders where Basteya went. Turning his thoughts to Saitō, he contemplates what his objective is, and if he is simply collecting human sin then it is likely the seraph of the end kept here. Producing a cross shaped dagger in his possession, Ferid also considers it may be that. So caught up in his thoughts, Ferid tells Crowley as such, and that he should protect him with the danger of a war around them.

Not too fussed that Crowley just got a scratch, Ferid has managed to collect his thoughts, and he has concluded that "Mr. Handy-Dandy Weapon Man" as he refers to the Hyakuya agent as, is just the "handy-dandy tool" that he needs.

Following the agent who has pursued Shinya in jumping off of Shibuya’s wall, Ferid grasps the agent by the head. Before he can activate his cursed gear Jigenso, Ferid tells him to shut up then makes him do so by throwing him into the ground.

Landing, Ferid tells the agent no dying, they need to borrow his handy weapon. Concerning Shinya, Ferid points out he just saved his life and does he not get a thank you. When thanked, Ferid is certain that there is no need to thank him, it is only natural to help friends. Leaning on Shinya’s shoulder, he explains if he really wanted to thank him that much then how about he follow Ferid’s orders for a minute. He has Shinya’s sniping speciality in mind since at the moment Ferid just happens to have an opponent way more powerful than him that he has to beat up, with a laugh it is just not that easy.

With the Hyakuya army largely pacified having been stabbed with Saitō's chains, Ferid brings the unconscious Hyakuya agent who has Jigenso with him. He agrees to Shinya's plan to go and find Guren stating that it seems fun. Watching the fight between the first and Saitō with Crowley, he states to look at their daddy dearest, who has always been so preoccupied with looking up at the sky. Ferid disagrees with Crowley's assessment that he himself has been occupied with looking up to Saitō, saying that he does not have that bad a daddy complex, before joking that he has a lolita complex. For now, Ferid thinks they will wait and see what their ally does, aware that "Mr. Namanari" boy is getting ready to turn into a full demon.

Standing amongst the impaled and unconscious Hyakuya Sect members, Ferid is balancing a cross shaped dagger on his fingertip. Having the Hyakuya agent under his boot, Ferid is noted to be in a good mood by Crowley. Finding that strange, Ferid states he is actually super nervous right now, namely about dropping the knife he has. Obviously, he has to keep it balanced on his finger. The fight between the First in Shinoa's body, and Saitō with his apocalyptic appearing beasts continues overhead, and Ferid claims he gave Crowley a perfectly serious answer.

Asked what the knife is for, Ferid confirms it is the one taken from the child that was turned into a seraph of the end. He has heard it is a fantastical magical item that can do lots of amazing things, yet he is not really interested in that part. What does interest him is that Saitō, who is so busy fighting the First right now, has been looking for such daggers for a thousand plus years. Saying there are seven in total, Ferid answers Crowley that he is waiting for the signal and has been for hundreds of years.

"I’m waiting for the signal, of course. I have been for hundreds of years."

- Having acquired a sinful key, and knowing Saito seeks them, Ferid has his own plans.

Receiving a signal from Guren, the Jigenso weapon is activated and Ferid appears through a portal in the air. Seizing ahold of Saitō, he stabs him with the sinful key. Greeting him hello, Ferid takes the time to ask if Saito knows that according to his calculations, just one of these is enough to break him.

Post-Shibuya Arc
Ferid is at ease as the Hyakuya Sect are retreating from the Imperial Demon Army. Asking if Crowley also feels a little peckish, he observes a Hyakuya Sect member gain an advantage over a Demon Army soldier, so takes ahold of the former's head. Saying he prefers children's blood but the Hyakuya Sect member will have to do, Ferid drinks then remarks it is disgusting. Replying to the soldier it is no problem, as allies they help one another, Ferid then asks whether Crowley wants the man's blood. The blood of allies one just betrayed is the tastiest blood. Ferid seems to remember that Crowley's blood was indeed tasty. Thinking about the crime, it was delicious and Ferid wants to drink it again. Requesting that Crowley turn back into a human so he can, Ferid then wonders is it still tasty, maybe he will have a sip and see. Thinking it could be fun if Crowley drank his own blood in turn, Ferid questions whether he desires him now, then says for him to drink it. He begins with asking him to drink so it nearly kills him, then ends with saying for Crowley to actually kill him, before smiling it off.

Noticing tracks on the concrete nearby, Ferid thinks the marks looks like long chains dragged in the dirt. With them leading to an alley, Ferid produces his sinful key then asks whether Crowley has noticed. He agrees the smell of blood is papa's scent. Calling him, Ferid says he loves Saitō so he has come to kill him, all the while sliding the implement across the wall. Seeing the upper torso of Saitō with chains coming out the bottom, Ferid questions the plan, and point when it is assumed he has either one. Questioning Crowley what he thinks of Saitō asking what his point is, personally Ferid thinks the father's duty is to teach the son what the point of living is. Hearing from Crowley that Ferid force fed him a vial of Saitō's blood and so should have taught him, Ferid replies that he is the picture of familial responsibility. He taught Crowley the point of life repeatedly, first starting by killing everyone who was important to him. Despite that tragedy the world did not change one bit, and Ferid explains they live on but nothing changes ever, the sky can be blue or black but there is no point to living at all. At least that is what he taught his son, but if he is somehow wrong he wants Saitō to show them what meaning there is to life.

Raising the sinful key, Ferid licks the wound that has appeared across his cheek from Saitō's chain that has zipped past. He can do that too and after deflecting further attacks, Ferid descends downwards after an explosion has cleared. His right arm gripping the sinful key is chained, yet Ferid says it is dull, struggling will not get Saitō anything and he should let it be over. In response to Saitō voicing that turning him into a vampire was a mistake, Ferid questions what the point of him saying that is. With his sword connecting, and despite the scenario with his father and mother from the past, Ferid is sure he has always been perfectly normal, especially for someone who was second in line for a royal throne. Commenting on his strict upbringing since he was to be a saint, Ferid answers Crowley's skepticism by saying to look at him closely, does he not have a princely face.

Noticing the slight movement from Saitō's chains, Ferid turns his attention back to him and decides he has let him buy enough time for himself. Even if he healed, Ferid wonders whether Saitō thought he could get out of range of the sinful key's reach. His tone changes to a reflective one, and Ferid thinks whether this is really it to life in the end. A thousand years of chasing after Saitō and it is all going to be over this easily. This is replaced with Ferid startlingly asking whether he just heard someone say "brother." From a voice in the shadows comes a weapon that slices Ferid's arm off. Urd Geales, Ky Luc and Lest Karr are before him and when Saitō accepts Urd's offer of help, Ferid remarks to Crowley how this is bad, before defending against Urd who is attacking. Struggling to block his sword, Ferid reiterates this is bad as Urd raises it again.

Offered the chance to surrender and asked what to do by Crowley, Ferid declines the offer. Declaring that he is super powerful, Ferid announces that if Urd wants to kill him then he should come give it his best shot. With that, Ferid is promptly cut in half yet cheerfully reacts that he is not dead. His cut off right arm holding the sinful key is grabbed by Crowley, and Ferid's upper torso is taken up into the air. Considering the sun, Ferid wonders if today is the day he can finally die. Commenting that the sun is so bright, Ferid realizes his UV-blocking rings are on the other half of his body. He replies to Crowley where can they run to, the world is round, and wherever they are they will always be at the edge of the earth. Regardless of whether today is when he gets to die, Ferid requests that Crowley throw him down twenty three degrees diagonally to the left of here. His lower body is kneeling on the ground.

Saying now, Ferid tells Crowley to make sure he moves quickly, if they are lucky they might be able to win. Hurled downwards, Ferid uses his hand to rebound off the floor. Feeling everything is luck, Ferid states there is no meaning to life and no point to death. There is only the glimmer of luck in the moment. Falling down to the Hyakuya Sect agent below Ferid makes contact with him and orders Jigenso to slice it open. A portal appears behind Lest Karr and Ky Luc, and he gets their attention by saying over here, morons. Appearing though the portal with the sinful key, Ferid is then decapitated by Urd. However, he has thrown the key for Crowley to catch.

With the sinful key activated, Ferid's lone head downheartedly remarks that they won already and it was dull. He says Crowley can end it now. After a window breaking wail is heard, Ferid's head is exuberant. Thrilled that the sinful key was completely negated, Ferid comments it is incredible. Papa's betrayal, his own insanity, Ferid speaks that everything today is still dancing on the palm of the first's hand.

"Wooow! Even the sinful key was completely negated! Amazing! This is incredible! Papa's betrayal! My insanity! Everything today is still dancing on the palm of the first's hand."

- Downhearted before, Ferid is thrilled to hear a scream on a frequency that only vampires can hear. He noticed and was happy that the sinful key was no longer working on the progenitors who were trying to kill him. Ferid remarks on his own insanity and feels these events are related to the first progenitor, Shikama Dōji.

Saying to Crowley that they have to run, it seems they have not reached the edge of the world yet, Ferid is carried away. While the vampire progenitors process the situation given the sound they heard, Ferid prompts Crowley to hurry.

One of Yu's memories is seen by Demon Mika where Ferid was lain on the ground with the gunshot wound to his head in Sanguinem. His actions of murdering Yu and Mika's family formed their deepest desires to die.

Singing some "tu-tum" sounds as he runs through a cityscape, Ferid's body is back together. Wondering what Crowley wants to ask, Ferid answers the "tum tum" stuff is the sound effect of him running, of course. On what the point of it is, Ferid guesses it is to let everybody know that he is running. Questioned who everyone is, Ferid replies it is Crowley as there isn't anyone else.

Resuming his vocals, Ferid reacts to something, before leaping into the air. Landing, Ferid questions if Crowley noticed. With the First having been captured, Ferid assumes they are no longer dancing on his palm, but on dear old daddy's now. After Crowley speaks they could be involved with his plan at this point, Ferid is surprised he still follows him then, before remarking what a weirdo.

Laughing when Crowley questions if he is really going to call him a weirdo, Ferid deems it a good question on whether it is the First's or Saito's turn. Considering the sinful key in his hand, Ferid casts it into the air. Addressing Crowley's question of whose turn it is, Ferid thinks it is finally their turn as Guren is mentioned.

"Whose turn is it, you ask? I think it's finally our turn... ...Guren."

- With the First and Saito unable to act, Ferid answers Crowley.

The truck Ferid is driving nearly hits Kimizuki as he reaches his destination. Leaning out the window to speak to Yu and Shinoa nearby, Ferid greets them and claims they are amazing. Saying good job for surviving the First, they can totally move on to the next stage now. Speaking for them to get going, Ferid bids them to come along. Ferid is happily waving as Kimizuki shouts to Guren whether he expects them to get in the truck with him. With Guren's plan to move to a location where no one can touch them, Ferid awaits his new company to board which includes Shinoa squad, Mika who is now a demon, Krul, and Mahiru.

Akihabara arc
Driving through a ruined city, Ferid is in the enclosed front of the vehicle while the group are gathered in the back. His name is mentioned and Ferid is visualized as standing on the edge of a road near a barbed wire fence when Mika is explaining to Yu how he, Guren, Mahiru, and Krul have been in cahoots for years. His name is mentioned by Yu when he is asking Guren whether he was involved with Ferid's murder of his family. He does not react after Yu with Mika have clashed against Guren and Mahiru for this suspicion.

Having stopped the truck due to Yu and Guren's ongoing fight, Ferid is observing with some interest with Crowley sitting beside him in the passenger seat. Where Yu has forgiven Guren for the murder of his family, Ferid has had an idea. Speaking to Krul, he details how since they are following their plan, this makes them family too. Addressing her as "Krulsie" he disregards her warning to not say that again or she will kill him. Requesting that Krul not be so shy, Ferid, apparently in a state of delight, finds his head flying away.

From his head's place on the ground, Ferid speaks how watching Shinoa squad reconcile with Guren has really reminded him how alone he has been his whole life. Asking if Crowley could pick him up, Ferid calls to them. His head carried by Crowley, under the impression that now that they are all one big family, Ferid speaks further that it is time for them to get on the road.

Humming while he drives, Ferid evidently hears Yu protest how Guren is not revealing any details of his plan. Laughing, Ferid states how having lots of friends makes every day a boisterous one. As the catastrophe is discussed by Shinoa where everybody over the age of fourteen died, Ferid smiles with Crowley beside him.

Stopping the truck, Ferid calls to everyone that they are here. Having arrived in Akihabara, he stands beside Crowley observing a idol like poster on the wall. Taking an elevator underground, where everyone is cramped in, Ferid is next to Mitsuba. Departing on the fifteenth underground floor, Ferid smiles at all the coffins before them. Where some family members such as Yu and Mika's family have been transferred from his mansion to here, it is possible that Ferid may have had a hand in Tomoe's body, and Mitsuba's parents being placed in the room.

The resurrection method described by Guren involves seven sinful keys, of which Ferid has one. The lives of every last vampire must also be sacrificed, yet Ferid is mentioned as being fine with this. This process is said to be able to resurrect all of humanity, or Mika alone, where Ferid does not share his views on any of this. When Yu has become a demon and attempts to escape, Ferid as part of the vampires are called upon by Guren to assist. It is mentioned that if Yu runs, their plan is totally screwed, hinting at what Ferid is involved in given that the plan is supposed to be resurrect humanity or just Mika using the method described. In response to Guren's urgency, Ferid addresses Crowley to say he heard him to prod him into acting.

Despite his comment for Crowley to get involved with it implied he wouldn't, Ferid takes action himself. Where Kimizuki has manifested one of Kiseki-o's coffins, Ferid rises from the open lid, ready to strike Yu. Greeting him hi, a collision sends Yu flying across the room. Catching on this was intentional, Ferid's surprised thoughts are that Yu pulled back.