Bael

Bael (バエル) is the name of a character in the Seraph of the End series. First revealed in chapter 126 of the Owari no Seraph manga, he is the first humanoid appearing seraph seen in the series aside from Sika Madu. Along with other human appearing seraphs, he was seen within in a civilization that existed during Earth's prehistory.

Appearance
He has short light-colored hair that is evenly spaced on either side of his head. His bangs are spread apart and reach near his similarly colored eyebrows. The length of his hair keeps Bael's pointed seraph ears visible. Bael also has pointed fangs. Uniquely among the seraphs, Bael has a tanned complexion. Two large heavily feathered seraph wings appear on Bael's back which reach down to near his feet.

Physically aside from the wings, Bael greatly resembles the second progenitor vampire noble Urd Geales who existed in later, yet still past ages of Earth. Should their appearance be similar in other regards then Bael who have dark blond colored hair. While his ears and fangs match those of later vampires, and the demons they could turn into, it is now known if Bael's eyes would be red as theirs are.

For clothing, Bael wears a top in which features a stand-up collar around his neck. It is light in coloration aside from a vertical black strip in the centre. Along with Paimon, he is the only one to have this style of collar. Around his garments, Bael has a cloak which like other seraphs features what could be a hood section around his shoulders. The cloak itself reaches down to around the midway point of a tall pair of dark boots Bael wears.

Personality
Straightforward in his speaking, Bael directly addresses matters. Unconcerned with the prospect of a child being killed, Bael only points out why it was made. A defining characteristic was a reluctance to reach a paradise if someone such as Paimon could not join him and others.

Calm and serious while speaking his mind, Bael also remained composed after his clothing was grasped and did not match Paimon's fiery method of speaking. Although having his own thoughts, and not wanting Paimon to die, Bael spoke how he would support his Majesty Sika Madu's choice whatever it might be. The same acceptance applies to the possibility of himself being wiped out by a god.

Unconcerned with himself, or the possibility of Mikaela being killed, it is specific groups that Bael is close to who he shows the most care towards. A rare situation of having traces of anger is only shown at the idea that half of the seraphs would be regarded as dead-weight to leave for a place, where they do not know what to expect upon reaching it.

Although he knew that Paimon headed to kill Mikaela, upon entering the room himself Bael gave a display of being unaware of what would cause the disturbance to Sika Madu.

"Majesty! Paimon! What is all this noise..."

- Feigning to not know the cause of commotion despite being aware of what was to happen.

His facade slips at seeing Paimon deceased, where from his words it would have been obvious of what he knew. It was also a case of Bael expressing horror at finding Paimon deceased by demanding to know how he could go ahead with what led to this outcome. Realizing what he may have let slip to Sika Madu, he changed the subject to another matter.

That behaviour for that one situation though, Bael maintains a dignified demeanour. With his illness displayed, Bael gave his deepest apologies that he would not be able to fight with Sika Madu to the end. Dismissing concern for himself, Bael spoke for Sika Madu to reach paradise without him.

"Pay me no mind, Majesty. Make your way to paradise."

- Guiding his King Sika Madu to reach paradise.

In providing matter of fact advice, such as trying to rationalize traumatic events as acting in accordance with God's plan, Bael also cautions Sika Madu about arrogance having (incorrectly) interpreted some actions as stemming from that. Sharing guidance aside, Bael is also amendable to orders whatever they may be. Perhaps all words though, while Bael told Sika Madu that he would support him no matter what, he would instead go and be with Paimon. For his talk about matters being involved with God's plan, it seems Bael may not have ultimately believed that himself.

"Who knows? Perhaps this is all still part of God's plan."

- Departing with Paimon who comes before his own sensible advice or God's plan that he may not have believed in.

Ambitions
Although not outwardly enthusiastic about it compared to other seraphs, Bael appears ready to return to paradise with them. The intent to have them all return together takes priority over some of them reaching where they mean to go however. If even one of them, specifically Paimon were to die, Bael is upfront that he would rather die with him than reach a paradise where he was not there.

"I don't want you to die, just as his majesty doesn't. If you die, we'll all go together."

- Upfront to Paimon that he prefers being with close ones rather than reach paradise.

Not commenting on how he is seen as someone who could keep a kingdom safe, Bael is not concerned about ruling, neither serving a king in the long-term. Thoughts were on them not being together should they reach paradise and he would rather they all die together if one of them were to. Bael freely shares what he wants when asked.

"Unlike Paimon... I wanted nothing from you. Majesty. Nothing of God. Of paradise. Or my King."

- Revealing how he wanted nothing from others.

What aspirations Bael had appeared to have perished with Paimon. There were other angels alive for a group to reach paradise, yet Bael's goals evidently concerned a specific one. When the passing occurred, Bael was resolved on remaining in the area, but not even to succumb to his illness, rather take his own life. Bael had spoken that he committed suicide so that his soul would be in the same place as Paimon's.

"What I want is forever beyond me, now... ...So I will simply wait."

- Regarding Paimon deceased before answering Sika Madu what he wants.

Events of Prehistory
In a large gathering of seraphs, Bael with Paimon beside him approached Sika Madu after he announced that soon they would finally reach paradise.

"The time is nigh, isn't it?"

- Present for Sika Madu's announcement that they are to head from a civilization on Earth back to paradise.

A tower on one of the satellite kingdoms had been successfully built, and the reservoir of photons was almost at full capacity. Bael was part of an undertaking to return to the Sun where God was said to await. Questioning who was addressed as Earth King whether the time was nigh, Bael heard yes it was thanks to him and others.

Around Bael were other humanoid seraphs, such as Amon, with Belial, and Astaroth. There was also Marbas, then Bathin, and Naberius too. Bael was also nearby to Raum, and Orobas as well.

By nightfall in the seraph civilization, Bael had evidently arranged to meet Paimon after he spoke to Sika Madu alone. Awaiting outside, Bael asked Paimon how the exchange had gone. Hearing Paimon state they would have to kill Mikaela themselves, Bael replied that his majesty made it for his sake. With Paimon unbothered for himself, and only wary of Sika Madu being cursed by god for committing the forbidden, Bael gave the matter some thought.

Although he agreed it was true Sika Madu risked being cursed, Bael turned to the issue of them reaching paradise without Paimon. In response to Paimon stating that Sika Madu would still have him to keep both king and kingdom safe, Bael focused on how even if they did reach paradise then what could there be for them if they did not have each other. His clothing seized by Paimon, after being asked if he wants his majesty to be cursed as a criminal, Bael spoke how he just did not want Paimon to die, just as his majesty did not.

If Paimon had to die, Bael said how they will go together. Told he has to let the dead-weight fall away, Bael's gaze narrowed as he raised even if that was half of everyone. Commenting that none of them know what fate has in store for them, Bael firmly told Paimon that whatever it may be he will abide by his majesty's choice.

"Still, even if we do reach paradise... ...What could be there for us if we don't have each other?"

- Set on paradise but with everyone including Paimon.

Instructed to do as he pleased, Bael answered he would. Speaking how Paimon does as he chooses to do, Bael added that Paimon was one of his majesty's beloved servants. Bael continued to say that Paimon should have the most faith in his majesty of all of them.

Their conversation ongoing, it moved to the possibility of a God learning of Sika Madu's actions. Where there was a risk they could be wiped out, Bael concluded so be it. Having no complaint if he could die with Paimon, on the punishment that could await Sika Madu however, Bael doubled down on his aforementioned conclusion that was his majesty's choice.

By himself outside at night, Bael observed a mass of smoke billowing into the air after an explosion in the Tower of Babel. Observing the sight, and all but certain who was involved, Bael looked concerned as he spoke Paimon's name.

Having made his way to the Tower of Babel, he headed into Mikaela's room and shouted to his Majesty and Paimon on what all the noise is. His act of not knowing ends and Bael reacted with horror at finding Paimon deceased there. Walking over to him and with tears, Bael addressed Paimon as a fool and demanded to know why, and how could he go ahead with what was done.

Perhaps realizing he might have given away knowledge of this scenario to Sika Madu nearby, Bael composed himself before addressing him as Majesty. Changing the subject, Bael requested that his Majesty please not tell him that Paimon ended his own life. In response to Sika Madu's silence, Bael began to raise how God would never forgive suicide and what that meant for Paimon's soul given the nature of the God.

Tod not to say it, Bael considered his next words and elected to focus on how Paimon loved Sika Madu more than anyone. Bael continued to share how Paimon wished more than anything to see Sika Madu return to God's side.

Having no response from Sika Madu he raised how he need not tell him, but all happens in accordance with God's plan. As Bael began to say this meant this was another trial, he heard Sika Madu ask whether he was just going to say he had to accept every horrible thing. Speaking how Sika Madu was still in the midst of his journey, Bael was wary that he would be punished for arrogance while only partway to his goal.

"Majesty! You're still in the midst of your journey! To be punished for arrogance while only partway to your goal..."

- Supporting Sika Madu's goal of returning to paradise, and cautioning against what he interpreted as could be arrogance.

A cough from Bael indicated that he was ill with the angel affecting plague. Stood silent as a faint amount of blood was present, after Sika Madu expressed his shock Bael stated that he was deeply sorry. With this, Bael added that he would not be able to fight with Sika Madu until the end.

"I'm deeply sorry, Majesty, but... ...I won't be able to fight with you to the end."

- Apologizing for his illness given he will no longer be able to help Sika Madu.

Encouraging Sika Madu to pay him no mind, Bael added for him to make his way to paradise. After Sika Madu questioned whether he expected him to go alone, Bael replied that was Paimon's wish. Asked what he would do and whether he would just die, Bael took Paimon into his arms. Bael responded that he was afraid he could not leave Paimon on his own. The two of them will remain and Bael added they would watch over things for a time.

Although Sika Madu began to speak on what he was not able to live up to, Bael warmly interposed that unlike Paimon he never wanted anything from him. Listing that he wanted nothing of God, or paradise, Bael also desired nothing from his King. Asked what he did want, Bael looked to Paimon who was held in his arms.

Regarding Paimon for a moment, Bael spoke to Sika Madu that what he wanted was now forever beyond him. Accordingly, Bael stated that he would simply wait. As for what, Bael answered Sika Madu that it was orders, whatever hey may be. Orders to die, to see though God's plan, Bael then added perhaps to aid Sika Madu's resistance.

"Orders, whatever they may be. To die. To see through God's plan. Even perhaps... To aid your resistance."

- Answering Sika Madu what he is waiting for, and aware of his other plan.

As Sika Madu began to express doubts on his own strength, Bael once more would not hear a word about it and changed the topic to advise Sika Madu to do as he pleased. Bael said he would support Sika Madu in whatever decision he made. As he carried Paimon out the room Bael stated who knows, perhaps this is all still part of God's plan. Departing, Bael coughed from his illness.

It is detailed that not long after, Bael committed suicide. At some point Bael had said it was so his soul would be in the same place as Paimon's. A wooden cross for Bael was placed next to Paimon's in a valley full of grave markers. From Sika Madu's thoughts, suicide would result in Bael with Paimon being cursed to be forever bound to this hell. Bael's grave was in close proximity to Belial's.

Story
That Bael existed at all, let alone during prehistorical times when dinosaurs roamed the Earth is something learned though accessing memories. His presence in such times is viewed by Yu and Mika who use their power to look into the past.

Given it was a memory of him, it is very unlikely that Bael would know his name was brought up by Yu and Mika who commented on his resemblance to Urd. His viewpoint on dying with those close to him is one Yu and Mika would support.

Powers
Being a seraph, Bael would have the innate ability to fly. While powers may differ on a case by case basis, Bael may likely have had the capabilities of deploying specific powers, of which conjuring javelins to hurl at foes is a possibility.

It is stated how photons are the source of his kind's power, however not specified if this were related to the technological advances of his civilization, or magical abilities he could likely resort to.

Ranks exist in vampire and demon classifications, where due to the increasing amount of similarities it may be the same for seraphs too. If where he is allowed to stand, or his distinct clothing is any indication then Bael may very well have been one of the stronger seraphs.

Paimon
Physically nearer Paimon compared to other seraphs, Bael would also discuss remarkably sensitive plots with him such as murdering Mikaela. If reaching paradise meant it was without Paimon, he felt it was better for them to die together. It was specifically Paimon who Bael said if he could die with him then he has no complaints.

"Then so be it. If I can die with you, I've no complaint."

- Steady in his resolve to remai with Paimon.

Bael was patient when Paimon was agitated over their situation. Advising Paimon to do as he chooses to do, Bael added he was one of Sika Madu's most beloved servants. Further advice was for Paimon to have the most faith in Sika Madu out of all of them. Bael would speak of Paimon's devotion to Sika Madu himself.

"I will. You do as you choose too. You're one of his majesty's most beloved servants. You should have the most faith in him of all of us."

- Speaking favorably of Paimon and adding he should trust Sika Madu.

Although he did not join Paimon in his act to kill Mikaela, he kept himself aware of the situation from afar. After witnessing an explosion, Bael appeared concerned for Paimon. In entering the tower, Bael was struck at the scene of Paimon there deceased. His grief manifested in tears to anger that Paimon went ahead given what happened.

"You fool! Why?! How could you go ahead and..."

- Shocked to find Paimon deceased after he went to Mikaela's room.

The extent of their connection was shown when Bael took Paimon into his arms and informed Sika Madu that he would not be able to leave him on his own. Intending to remain with Paimon, he thought nothing further of reaching paradise.

"I cannot leave Paimon on his own, I'm afraid. The two of us will stay here... ...And watch over things for a time."

- Answering Sika Madu what he intends to do after others head to paradise.

Asked what he wanted if not anything from God, paradise, or his King, Bael looked to Paimon before responding that what he wants is forever out of reach. Rather than leave Paimon in the room where he died, Bael carried him out. Although Bael had claimed he would support Sika Madu, he would commit suicide so that his soul would be in the same place as Paimon's.

Sika Madu
Able to speak directly to the King of Earth where other cloaked seraphs were positioned below from where they stood, Bael apparently regarded Sika Madu as the one who could get them to paradise. He was loyal to Sika Madu's decisions, even when they carried a seismic risk to their entire species. If Sika Madu was to be punished for his actions, Bael mentioned how it was his choice. Being comfortable with accepting Sika Madu's apparent choice coincides with Bael's own desire to see Paimon cured of his illness. Rather than ask Sika Madu to explore the forbidden and search for a cure, since he was doing it anyway, Bael could frame it as respecting his majesty's decision.

"Whatever it may be, I'll abide by his majesty's choice."

- Having made up his mind to support Sika Madu's decisions.

Where Paimon and other angels turned to guidance from Sika Madu on matters, Bael was ready to offer his own views. After Sika Madu had lost Mikaela, he attempted to reason that it was part of God's plan. Bael was also against the possibility of Sika Madu being punished for what could be seen as arrognace, where he did not seem to recognize at the time it was grief and loss Sika Madu was experiencing. Unable to offer any solace for that, Bael came to encourage Sika Madu to reach paradise by himself.

"Majesty. Paimon loved you more than anyone... ...And he wished more than anything to see you return to God's side."

- Speaking candidly with his King and also keen for him to return to paradise.

On both occasions that Sika Madu began to express notions that he had let them down and was neither that strong, Bael interjected to absolve him of such perceived failures. Assuring Sika Madu that he wanted nothing of him, Bael also guided him to do as he pleased and he would have his support in any case.

"Do as you please, Majesty. I'll support you in whatever decision you make."

- While he may have meant this at some point, Bael would in fact follow Paimon over Sika Madu..

Mikaela
A child seraph referred to as Sika Madu's son. Regarding Mikaela as an experiment, Bael refers to him as it. Apparently suspecting that Mikaela was created to explore a cure for a seraph disease, Bael feels it was for Paimon's own good. Having no qualms about killing Mikaela, he discusses this with Paimon where they are the ones to potentially carry out the murder.

"His majesty made it for your sake..."

- Guessing Mikaela was made by Sika Madu to possibly cure a plague effecting Paimon.

Upon finding Mikaela deceased, Bael made no comment on him at all despite him being the perceived obstacle hindering Sika Madu and others returning to paradise.

God
Aware that a God they know is not forgiving of betrayal, Bael is not concerned about that, only being together with those he is close with. Given what he knows, Bael may have meant it in stating that everything happens according to God's will. When terrible situations such as death occur, Bael shapes them as trials.

"I'm sure I needn't tell you, but... ...All happens in accordance with God's plan. Which means this is another trial to..."

- To perhaps help Sika Madu feel better, Bael tries to reason that Paimon and Mikaela's passing is related to a trial.

It would also seem that Bael was aware that God punishes arrogance. Bael speaks he never wanted anything from God, yet was prepared to follow any orders including seeing though God's plan. When Paimon passed away, Bael remarked who knows, may it was still part of God's plan.

Quotes
"Even if that's half of everyone? None of them know what fate has in store for them."

- Responding to Bael that he has to let the dead weight fall away.