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.

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."

- Bael upfront to Paimon with what he wants more over reaching paradise with god.

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.

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.

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. 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.

"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.

It was specifically Paimon who Bael said if he could die with him then he has no complaints. After witnessing an explosion, Bael appeared concerned for Paimon.

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

- Bael steady in his resolve and unconcerned about the god's actions.

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."

- Bael having made up his mind and unwavering in it.

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.

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.

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.