Paimon

Paimon (パイモン) is a seraph character revealed in the Seraph of the End series. Existing before recorded history within a seraph civilization, Paimon was afflicted by a plague that seemingly had no cure. Where the civilization he survived in aspired to reach paradise, Paimon was against Sika Madu exploring methods of curing the plague that was affecting his species, and was prepared to murder Mikaela to put an end to research that might save his own life.

Appearance
He has relatively long light-colored hair that reaches down his neck. It is parted on his centre right. For the length on the sides, his hair is past his seraph pointed ears. Paimon also has pointed fangs, and a pair of large feathered seraph wings which from his shoulders reach down o his feet.

It may not be apparent given that Saito has changed his physical appearance since he was known as Rigr Stafford, but Paimon does bear a physical resemblance to him. Where Paimon existed in Earth's prehistory, he looks like the second progenitor vampire who would be around in later, yet still past ages particularly with regards to Rigr's hair before it was altered.

Having a stand-up collar fastened around his neck is almost unique to Paimon. It is light in coloration aside from a black strip vertically down the middle. The garments underneath Paimon's cloak are dark, as is the interior of the hooded robed-like cloak itself that he wears. The smart and elegant manner of attire is assisted further with the tall dark boots Paimon wears.

Personality
Publicly, Paimon could maintain a pleasant front. In seeking to discuss a sensitive topic, Paimon selects his words with patience as he succinctly raises a topic such as murder. Forward thinking and taking potential obstacles into account, Paimon is also aware of restrictions placed on seraphs and thinks to act to avoid them. In other cases he sees restrictions set by others as being unworkable to get around.

"Majesty, you must not lose your way! Creating, extending, and reviving life are grave sins!"

- Pressing Sika Madu to get others to paradise, and not delve into taboo areas.

An aspect of his cleverness, Paimon also has a very good understanding of those who do not readily reveal their true intent. Intuitive, from his pause and expression, right away Paimon may not have believed that Sika Madu felt that Mikaela still has potential to find a cure. Indeed rather than discuss that further, Paimon in considering the unlikely suspected that Sika Madu had grown attached to Mikaela even when that would be very improbable given what he knows about him.

As well as readily ascertaining a situation, Paimon would also have pointed questions to change the subject. After being asked why he hid his illness, Paimon questions why did Sika Madu create Mikaela. Intelligent in knowing what someone is truly working towards, and in figuring out what he does not know, Paimon then pieces together the experiment may have been to find a cure for their kind. From immediately deducing that Sika Madu had formed an attachment to Mikaela after he claimed to see further use for an experiment, then realizing Sika Madu may be forming a cure for himself after his plague symptoms were revealed, and that he gathered this from a duplicitous individual in Sika Madu is a testament of Paimon's remarkable intellect.

"Majesty. Why did you create that "Mikaela" experiment? Don't tell me it was to find a cure for the plague endemic to our kind?"

- Adept at guessing others' motives.

In gaining answers he suspects are not the truth, seeing pressing the matter any further will not get the outcome he is after, Paimon makes his own decisions but does not say them aloud. Hearing Sika Madu say yes he really would dispose of Mikaela was enough for Paimon to conclude that he wouldn't in actuality. At the same time the answer would also result in Paimon deciding that he and Bael would have to kill Mikaela themselves. Not saying this to Sika Madu though, Paimon delivered a convincing speech about having faith in him since he has never deceived them. Paimon added he awaits Sika Madu to lead them to the path ahead. Once Sika Madu had left, Paimon spoke casually with Bael how it was no good, they will need to kill Mikaela themselves.

"As you say, majesty. I'll have faith in you. You've never once deceived us, after all."

- Claiming to believe Sika Madu's words, and discussing how he doesn't with others.

Passionate in his speaking, Paimon can begin shouting on matters. One such instance was when Sika Madu meant to get them all up to paradise as well as cleanse the plague, Paimon shouted for him to not concern himself with them. When Bael also indicated that he wanted Paimon to be remain alive, Paimon was angered at the idea that it could come at the expense of Sika Madu being cursed. He was insistent that dead-weight should be allowed to fall away even if he could be classed as that.

In meaning to kill someone, Paimon wasted no time at all. Not even speaking a word, he set about attacking his target. Those who got in the way were cast aside. Aware of time limits, Paimon sought to have his tasks carried out without delay.

"There's no time. The next blow must finish this."

- Fixed on enacting his plan.

While dialogue does not prevent him attacking, Paimon is prepared to speak why he means to carry out what he means to do. For Mikaela he revealed sensitive information that his existence was forbidden. The same was said as Paimon described forbidden actions. All the while he was in a rush to speak and complete what he came for.

"All lies. The King plans to take God's punishment on his shoulders alone, to protect you."

- Accurately guessing situations, and working to circumvent them to help those he means to defend.

Motivated by emotion, Paimon felt he was helping Sika Madu as the servant he loved the most. After losing his arm, Paimon had no concern for his own physical well-being rather was concerned for Sika Madu should he have to see him in his state. To prevent that psychological harm Paimon told Mikaela to not contact Sika Madu as he wanted.

"Don't. If he sees this, it will hurt him."

- A deep sense of empathy in feeling that his King would not want to see him seriously injured.

The same approach would come to be applied to Mikaela. After it was clear he had lost, Paimon assures Mikaela this was not his fault. It is unclear how much if any of Paimon's sentiment was genuine, yet he shared it either way.

"No. Listen. I have an idea. First, you've no need to feel bad about what happened. I knew from the start that I stood no chance."

- Speaking wholeheartedly to Mikaela, and possibly using that as the start of a manipulation tactic on a soft-hearted youth.

Upon his illness taking its toll on him, Paimon still remained concerned for others and not himself. At some point perhaps resigning himself to death, Paimon took into account how others may try and assist him, to which Paimon responded by attempting to prevent that. He also shared a view on his illness effected wings which he regarded as ugly.

"Do you see these ugly, black wings? The illness has advanced. I was doomed to die soon anyway. But the King wouldn't give up on me so easily. Surely, he'd try to save me. If he did, that would be the end of him."

- The view on his wings, yet ultimately dedicated to others never mind himself.

Ambitions
Perhaps in keeping with the joyous moment at a public announcement, Paimon spoke how a dearest wish was to return to paradise.

"We're all overjoyed that we chose you to follow. Our dearest wish will soon be granted."

- Present on an Earth civilization and pleased to return with Sika Madu to paradise.

When Mikaela was seen as an obstacle to reaching paradise successfully and being allowed to stay there, Paimon sought Sika Madu's idea to dispose of him. Even after Sika Madu stated he would, Paimon elected to take matters into his own hands having not believed him.

"Who can say what punishment awaits one who commits the forbidden? I want to protect him from that no matter what."

- Wishing to defend Sika Madu from God's wrath should he explore life affecting areas.

Having no inclination to have the plague he suffers cured should it compromise Sika Madu, it was avoiding having him cursed by god that Paimon desired above all else. Not caring what happens to himself, Paimon did not want Sika Madu to be cursed by god should he commit forbidden life altering acts such as extending and reviving life.

"Perhaps it can. But the day it is will be the King's final day. God will punish him, and it will be far worse than simple death."

- Accepting his own illness could be cured, but not wanting that so as to spare Sika Madu.

Even though half of the seraphs could possibly perish, and with Bael wanting them to die together rather than them be apart, Paimon was adamant that Sika Madu was more important than that. To the end of protecting his King, Paimon took it upon himself to kill Mikaela. Forgoing his own life, Paimon was determined to murder him no matter what.

"If I die, Fine. As long as I can kill you..."

- Unconcerned with his own fate so long as Mikaela perishes.

History
Paimon existed within a seraph civilization that was formed in Earth's prehistory where dinosaurs were the cominent species on the planet. After Sika Madu had displayed photons to a gathering of seraphs, Paimon along with Bael approached who was addressed as Earth King. Speaking how they were all overjoyed that they chose Sika Madu to follow, Paimon added that their dearest wish would soon be granted.

By nightfall, Paimon alone walked slightly behind Sika Madu through a corridor. Breaching the quiet by addressing him as majesty, Paimon raised what should they do about that other issue. In response to Sika Madu's silence, Paimon mentioned what he called the experimental subject named Mikaela, and how they must dispose of it before they reach paradise. That they would suffer divine punishment if this was not done was a concern.

"Majesty. What shall we do about that other issue? The experimental subject named "Mikaela." We must dispose of it before we reach paradise... ...Or suffer divine punishment."

- Alone with Sika Madu and addressing God's punishment should Mikaela be discovered.

Continuing to speak, Paimon stated how as angels they are forbidden from creating life. Paimon began to address what could happen if they did not quietly dispose of Mikaela who he called "it" again before it was discovered. Not awaiting a reply, Paimon brought up how if his majesty would just give him the order.

"Majesty. If you just give me the order, I'll-"

- Seeks the directive from Sika Mado to kill Mikaela.

Finding that Sika Madu had something to say, Paimon appeared curious about an idea he claimed to have. Pausing for a moment after Sika Madu stated that Mikaela still had potential, Paimon's interest in that changed at once to him asking whether his majesty of all people would not have grown attached to that thing.

In response to Sika Madu's lack of an answer, Paimon expresses that he could not bear to see him punished. Paimon added that this kingdom needed him. Informed by Sika Madu that the kingdom still has himself and Bael who could easily fill his shoes, Paimon rejected the idea. Stating that he would rather die first, Paimon announced that out of all of them Sika Madu must survive.

"Majesty, I couldn't bear to see you punished! This kingdom needs you!"

- Motivated to act for the good of Sika Madu and the civilization he leads.

Suddenly coughing, Paimon found blood had been brought up from his mouth. Sweating at the same time, Paimon's wings also quivered. After Sika Madu remarked so he is infected too, and questioned why he hid it, Paimon remained silent.

Ignoring the question, Paimon asked his majesty why did he create the Mikaela experiment. Paimon said for Sika Madu to not tell him it was to find a cure for the plague endemic to their kind. When Sika Madu spoke that something must be done, there was the dire situation how over half the angels who follow him would die if they even did manage to reach paradise.

Firm in saying that Sika Madu must not lose his way, Paimon detailed how creating, extending, and reviving life were grave sins. Assured by Sika Madu that it would work and by using the power collected by Babel Tower he could get them all up to paradise, Paimon opted to begin shouting for him to not let himself be distracted by insignificant things. Directing Sika Madu to do as he must, Paimon said for him to not concern himself with them.

With Sika Madu not swayed by his words, Paimon begged him to give the order to dispose of Mikaela. Calmed after Sika Madu agreed to dispose of Mikaela himself in five days, Paimon checked if he truly would. Hearing yes, Paimon spoke how he would have faith in him. Never once has he deceived them after all. With that complete, Paimon declared they will make for paradise at Sika Madu's command and follow the path laid for them dead ahead.

"With that complete, we'll make for paradise at your command! We'll follow the path laid for us dead ahead!"

- Supposedly set on adhering to Sika Madu's plan to return them paradise.

Observing Sika Madu head on his way with their conversation having come to an end, Paimon then headed through the corridor outside to where Bael was waiting. Asked what resulted from his interaction, Paimon spoke how it was no good and they will have to kill Mikaela themselves.

"No good. We'll have to kill Mikaela ourselves."

- Informing Bael after not not in actuality believing Sika Madu's claims.

When Bael mentioned that his majesty made it for his sake, Paimon shouted who cares what happened to himself. If his majesty commits the forbidden then god will curse him.

For Bael's concern that they would reach paradise but without him, Paimon stated that Sika Madu would still have him. Even if he is gone, Paimon said that as long as Bael is there then both king and kingdom are safe. Where Bael had reservations about him not being there, Paimon grasped his clothing and demanded to know whether he wanted his majesty to be cursed as a criminal.

When Bael stated if Paimon has to die then they will go together, he said to not be foolish. Paimon spoke that Bael would have to let the dead-weight fall away. Once Bael affirmed that he would abide by his majesty's choice, Paimon clenched his teeth as he saw the situaiton. Ordering him to do as he pleased, Paimon had no response to being called one of his majesty's most beloved servants, and guided to have the most faith in Sika Madu.

From their discussion, Paimon turned it to how god is not forgiving of betrayal. Should they fail, Paimon concluded they would all be wiped out. Regarding Sika Madu, feeling he would not be let off with mere death, Paimon wondered who could say what punishment awaited one who commits the forbidden. Paimon wanted to protect Sika Madu from that no matter what. Knowing it was his majesty's choice as Bael said, Paimon was still not in support of it.

At a later point, after Sika Madu had left the room a bout of coughing indicated Paimon's arrival. Paimon stepped into the room where Mikaela was with a homunculus named Yu.

After coughing up some blood, Paimon immediately lunged with the dagger he was carrying at Mikaela. Finding the homunculus was intervening on Mikaela's behalf, Paimon ordered it out of the way. Generating a light power around his left hand, Paimon struck the homunculus of which the energized strike sent it hurtling into the wall.

Angered, Paimon moved to grasp Mikaela. His wrist seized, along with his knife wielding one, Paimon spoke for Mikaela to die. Not answering why he was doing this, Paimon's attention was drawn to the minuscule flicker of light that had appeared above Mikaela's hand. Aware of what that was, Paimon damned the situation as he backed away. Using his arms and magical prowess, Paimon prepared for the incoming attack.

Still standing, Paimon had endured what developed into a gigantic explosion that blasted away sections of the Tower of Babel. Singed, Paimon remarked that was the King's child for him. Judgning that there was little time, Paimon decided if he was going to do this then he needed to use his full strength. A light enveloped his knife and arm before Paimon moved to strike Mikaela again.

His dagger avoided, Paimon also invoked a light power as Mikaela did. His hand emitting the substance, Paimon directed his light towards Mikaela where they collided. Shouting that Mikaela was far too strong for someone born so recently, Paimon remarked further that if he let him live when God will definitely notice him eventually.

Addressed as one of Mikaela's father's closest guards, Paimon heard he is the angel who is always being praised. Attentive to this, Paimon remained holding the knife without a word as to why he is doing this. Asked to say why, Paimon spoke that there was no time and the next blow must finish this.

Informed that Mikaela has been holding back, Paimon just replied so. With a suicide attack raised, Paimon stated he was fine with dying so long as he could kill Mikaela. That plan coming to an end at that point, blood trickled out Paimon's mouth and he slumped to his knees coughing.

Answering why he meant to kill him, Paimon revealed it was for the King. Explaining what he meant, Paimon detailed that Mikaela's existence was forbidden. Should God discover him then the King would be punished.

"Your existence is forbidden. If God discovers you, the King will be punished."

- Revealing to Mikaela why he means to kill him, to avoid God punishing Sika Madu.

Extending his hand, Paimon questions Mikaela did the King say he would cure his illness as that was forbidden. The King creating Mikaela in the first place was also forbidden. Paimon ends by stating that the King said he would cure his own illness but that is forbidden too, it was all taboo. After Mikaela said that his father said the illness could be cured, Paimon responded perhaps it could. The day it was however would be the King's final day. Paimon felt sure that God would punish him and it would be far worse than simple death. As for Mikaela sharing that he and his father were going on a picnic, Paimon answered they were lies and that truly the King intended to fall to hell by himself.

For Mikaela's words that his father said he would always be with him, Paimon again affirms it is all lies. Paimon tells Mikaela the King plans to take God's punishment on his shoulders alone in order to protect him. Not intending to let that happen, Paimon is on his feet as he vows to protect the King from Mikaela. Charging forward, Paimon announces it is because he is the servant the King loves the most. Heading towards Mikaela he calls for him to die.

In response to Mikaela manifesting his light, Paimon does the same to have it cloak his dagger. In the aftermath of an explosion in which a beam of light surged through the tower, Paimon has been heavily injured where his arm appears to be missing. Looking ahead Paimon can see Mikaela unscathed.

Deeming Mikaela too powerful, Paimon remarks he cannot touch him. As Mikaela panics and thinks to call his father, Paimon tells him no. If the King sees this, Paimon feels it would hurt him. Requesting for Mikaela to listen, Paimon has an idea to share. First, Paimon mentions Mikaela has no need to feel bad about what happened, and knew from the start he stood no chance.

Turning to the matter of what he regards as his ugly black wings, Paimon asks whether Mikaela sees them. Explaining that the illness has advanced, Paimon feels he was doomed to die soon anyway. Where the King would not have given up on him so easily, Paimon adds surely he would try to save him. If he did that though that woule be the end of the King.

Accordingly, Paimon questions what is he supposed to do. Seeking Mikaela's view, Paimon addresses him as King's child and questions how does he prove his love for the King. All he wants is to protect him. Where Mikaela does now know that answers, Paimon smiles and asks does he like his dad.

"So then... What am I supposed to do? Tell me, King's child. How do I prove my love for the King? All I want is to protect him."

- Seeking Mikaela's views on how Sika Madu can be protected.

Posing the question in a different way, Paimon asked did Mikaela love his dad from the bottom of his heart. With the answer being yes, Paimon appeared content before speaking that was all he wanted to hear. As Paimon held the knife near his own neck he stated that Mikaela and him are the same.

"That's all I wanted to hear. You and I are the same."

- At peace with Mikaela's responses, Paimon then places a knife to his own neck.

Having lethally stabbed himself, Paimon laid on the ground having cast the dagger nearby. There, Paimon he managed to state his final words. After speaking for king and kingdom, Paimon wished for their future to ever be light before he passed away.

"For King... ...And kingdom... may their future... ...Ever be light..."

- Final words that concern Sika Madu and the seraph kingdom.

Paimon lay deceased and unresponsive to Mikaela wondering what he should do. His body along with Mikaela's nearby is come across by Sika Madu. As Sika Madu held Mikaela, his body is reacted to by Bael who had entered the room. Whether Paimon had taken his own life is raised by Bael as for his soul God is said to punish suicide.

That Paimon loved his Majesty more than anyone is also mentioned to Sika Madu, where Paimon's wish for him to return to God's side is also shared. Paimon is mentioned again when Bael states it was his wish for Sika Madu to reach paradise. From where he lays, Paimon is picked up by Bael. From Bael's words Paimon would be kept in the area.

His name is stated by Bael who explains to Sika Madu unlike Paimon he never wanted anything from him. Carried by him, Paimon is looked to when Bael is asked what does he want. Paimon is carried away by Bael who departed the room.

Some time later, Paimon had been lain to rest in a valley full of cross-shaped grave markers. A wooden corss marked his grave beside Bael's, and nearby to Belial's. Where suicide was deemed a grave sin, it was felt Paimon had been cursed to be forver bound to this place.

Story
His existence only became known to Yu and Mika when they entered past memories for answers they were seeking. At the time, Paimon was one humanoid seraph seen with others including Amon, with Belial, and Astaroth. There was also Marbas, then Bathin around. Further, Naberius, with Raum, and Orobas were also present near him.

Since it was a memory of him being accessed by observers from future times, it is unlikely Paimon would know that his resemblance to Saito was noted by Mika and Yu. Neither would Paimon be aware that his illness was known to them, and that they agreed with points he has to say. Specifically, that Paimon was concerned that Sika Madu was shouldering a heavy burden upon himself was something Mika said he would also not let happen. Referred to again as Saito by Yu and Mika, his attack on Mikaela and subsequent death would be witnessed by them.

Bael
Seemingly closer to Bael than other seraphs, it is him who Paimon turns to when he finds it apparent that Sika Madu is lying about killing Mikaela. Making no comment on Bael's statements about wanting to reach paradise without him, Paimon felt his sentiment was foolish and discusses the possibility of Sika Madu being cursed. Paimon regarded Bael as someone who could keep Sika Madu and the kingdom safe even if he was gone. While Paimon was agitated around Sika Madu, it did not turn physical as it did when he grabbed Bael's clothing.

"He'll still have you! Even if I'm gone, as long as you're there both king and kingdom are safe!"

- Regarding Bael as a capable support for Sika Madu and the kingdom.

Acting alone, Paimon would likely not know Bael was concerned for him after the inital explosion in the Tower of Babel.

Sika Madu
Praised for working so hard for so long, it is probable that Paimon was involved with the Tower of Babel project that was to return seraphs to paradise where God was that Sika Madu seemingly headed. Addressing him always as majesty and King, Paimon counselled him of the risks involved with keeping Mikaela alive. Paimon knows Sika Madu enough to not believe that he could form an attachment to a thing like Mikaela.

"Surely, majesty, you of all people... ...Would not have grown attached to that thing."

- Familiar with Sika Madu's nature and addressing if he has grown attached to Mikaela.

Fiercely concerned with Sika Madu's status, it genuinely seems the case that Paimon would be prepared to die for Sika Madu to avoid living cursed. It is to the point where Paimon would be against Sika Madu carrying out experiments to possibly save up to half of the seraphs. Even when the plague he was suffering may have been able to be cured it was not a factor in Paimon placing Sika Madu's wellbeing above his own.

"Majesty, no! I'd rather die first! Of all of us, you must survive..."

- Firmly against Sika Madu compromising himself for others.

In response to Sika Madu being silent, Paimon will press his case and can tell with extraordinary accuracy what Sika Madu means to do from his words however truthful they are. Accordingly taking matters into his own hands, Paimon acted to kill Mikaela so as to prevent Sika Madu from being cursed for creating him.

"I won't let that happen. I'll protect him from you. I must...! BECAUSE I'M THE SERVANT HE LOVES THE MOST!"

- A guard's sense of duty in defending his King from all threats even those seen as one like Mikaela.

Mikaela
Referring to him as an experimental subject named Mikaela, he tells Sika Madu they must dispose of "it" before reaching paradise. Also referring to Mikaela as a thing, Paimon cannot believe that Sika Madu would grow attached to it. Even though he gathers that Sika Madu may have made Mikaela to find a cure for a seraph affecting plague, Paimon would rather press for his death, and then be prepared to carry it out himself.

"...! Damn! You're far too strong for someone born so recently!"

- After finding his light power collide with Mikaela's own.

Being angels they shared similar capabilities. On account of Mikaela's power it made Paimon all the more agitated where he was spurred on to try and kill him more to prevent God from noticing. Disregarding almost all attempts at communication, Paimon was fixed on murdering Mikaela as fast as was practical.

"Let you live and God will definitely notice you eventually."

- Speaking his reason for attacking Mikaela.

Willing to die in the attempt so long as Mikaela was killed, Paimon stated it was all for the King. Rather than his own physical murder attempt, it is Paimon's words that would prove devastating to Mikaela. In telling him what may have been the truth it eroded Mikaela's beliefs in what Sika Madu claimed they would enjoy together.

"Do you like your dad? Do you love him from the bottom of your heart?"

- Questions for Mikaela concerning their affinity for Sika Madu.

God
Knowing that God is not forgiving of betrayal, Paimon also sees this entity as something capable of wiping them all out.

"God isn't forgiving of betrayal. Fail, and we'll all be wiped out."

- Paimon speaks to Bael on the nature of the god.

Powers
Being an angel Paimon would have been capable of flight using his wings. His magical capabilities included nonverbally generating a light based power around his hand. Physically striking at a foe while powered by this light could send them hurtling violently away. Speaking for light could also again form it around his hand, where Paimon was able to direct the energy forward into targets. Such a light had destructive capabilities to structures.

Defensive measure include being able to physically move fast out of harms way. A combination of his arms and magical abilities could shield Paimon from an explosive flare that could tear through a building. In referring to the full extent of his power, Paimon could envelop himself and any weapons he was holding in a shining light.

"That's the King's child for you. There's little time. If I'm to do this... ...I need to use my full strength."

- Tailoring his power such as forming a light around himself and the knife he holds depending on his foe.

Quotes
"We angels are forbidden from creating life. If we don't quietly dispose of it before it's discovered..."

- Aware of the restraints on angels and discussing eliminating Mikaela with Sika Madu.

"Majesty, please! Don't let yourself be distracted by insignificant things! Do what you must! Don't concern yourself with us!"

- Passionately against Sika Madu focusing on curing a plague, even one to cure himself, if it distracts from his goal.

"Who cares what happens to me?! If his majesty commits the forbidden, God will curse him!"

- Concerned for Sika Madu and not himself.

"So you want his majesty to be cursed as a criminal?!"

- Grasping Bael's clothes after his words ong them not being together as a group.

"Did the King say he would cure your illness? That's also forbidden. The King creating you in the first place... ...Is forbidden. He said he'd cure my illness, but that's forbidden too. All of this is taboo."

- Revealing to Mikaela the forbidden areas that Sika Madu is involved in.

Trivia

 * Where he is ill with it, Paimon is the first to reveal that there is a plague that can affects seraphs.
 * Although a seraph himself, Paimon is a demon name in real world grimoires. He shares this with other seraphs who all also have demon names.