Ferid Bathory

Ferid Bathory 「フェリド・バートリー, Ferido Bātorī」 is a seventh progenitor among the vampires. He is the one who killed Yūichirō's family, thus fueling his desire for revenge against all vampires.

Appearance
Ferid is a vampire, so he has elongated pointy ears, red eyes, and fangs. He is tall with long silver hair which is tied with a ribbon, along with a pair of red earrings.

Ferid's attire is composed of several portions. It consists of a suit, a long coat, thigh high boots and a poncho to complement the noble appearance.

He dons a pair of light-colored pants and a vest-like undershirt which is embellished by dark colored rhombuses and a decorative cut. The pants and undershirt are overlapped by a long, light colored coat that appears to possess a dark colored pocket situated on the coat's lower left side and dark sleeves that are adorned by stud-like buttons and ruffles around the cuffs. The coat is kept together by a belt and a sash. Over his coat, Ferid wears a visibly embellished poncho that features various metals and dark-colored shoulder embroideries. The poncho is held together around Ferid's dark-colored color by a long ribbon and decorative ruffles. His dark colored, thigh-high boots feature four stud-like buttons along the thigh, resembling the buttons along his coat cuffs.

Takaya Kagami describes him as one of the prettiest characters in the series.

Personality
While Ferid seem to be kind and polite on the outside, the truth is that he is a sadist that enjoys seeing the hopes of the humans being crushed and the expression on their face when that happens. He prefers beautiful boys and girls, who are no older than their mid-teens, and he likes them much younger than that as well. He also showed no qualms or remorse upon killing human children, seeing them as nothing more than livestock and lambs. He is shown to consider the humans to be ugly, cowards, greedy and somewhat arrogant.

Ferid is attracted to the power of Third Progenitor Krul Tepes. Even so, he enjoys blackmailing and taunting her, and he claims to love the hateful expressions she gives him in response. After Mika was turned into a vampire, Ferid was shown to enjoy teasing him, claiming Yū is his "angel" or "princess" and that what he feels for him is love.

Ferid is shown to be intelligent and patient. He is observant and knows when to stand down. He is manipulative, and he treasures his own life above anything else. Despite this, he is playful and enjoys messing around, usually by irritating Krul Tepes to a dangerous level.

He is unpredictable and eccentric. According to the Progenitor Council, he has always been this way. Although he has his own group of political supporters, he can be careless and cruel toward them. No one knows his true objective, and he appears to be involved in numerous things behind the scenes that he should not be.

History
Mikaela Hyakuya approached Ferid and let Ferid drink his blood in exchange for good food and money. While he knew Mika's real goal was to steal a map and escape Sanguinem, he pretended not to until Mika succeeded.

Prologue
In chapter 1, Seventh Progenitor Ferid Bathory arrives with a pair of guards just in time to distract the guards who were threatening Yū. Mika greets him and agrees to come to Ferid's mansion that night. After telling Mika he is always welcome, he spots Yu, asking if he will also come tonight. Before Yu says something too rude, Mika jumps him and puts his hand over Yū's mouth. Mika declines much more politely in Yū's place.

Mika uses the map to escape with his family in the Hyakuya orphanage, and they reach the exit. Unfortunately for them, Ferid expected all of this from the start. He claims to enjoy the despair in human faces when their hopes are taken away from them.

Ferid first bites a child and drags them away by his neck between Yū and Mika before they have a chance to react. He then drops the child's corpse, expressing disappointment that he drank too much and killed the child already. Merrily, Ferid informs Yū and Mika that the map is real and points out the exit for them, claiming that he will be unable to follow them if they can make it. The children run to the exit, while Mika and Yū attempt to fight him, but are unable to anything against a vampire.

Thoroughly enjoying himself, Ferid darts past them and brutally slaughters the younger orphans as they run for their lives.

Mika takes the gun from Yū and charges at Ferid, much to Ferid's pleasure. He grabs Mika by the neck and punctures his chest with his hand. Despite the injury, Mika points the gun at him, and Ferid amputates Mika's right arm. When the gun goes flying, Yu catches it, catching Ferid by surprise and shooting him in the head. After Mika insists Yū leave him, Yū is able to escape the city alone.

After hearing the commotion, vampire guards charge in, and decide to kill Mika for harming Lord Ferid. However, Third Progenitor Krul Tepes, the Queen of Japan, arrives in time, ordering them to stop. She claims that Mika belongs to her and has a taste of the blood pooling around him. After demanding answers from Ferid, he claims that Yūichirō Hyakuya managed to surprise and shoot him; however, Krul does not believe a mere human boy managed to shoot him and suspects he let that happen on purpose. (As it is shown later in the series that the difference between progenitors and humans, even with cursed weapons, becomes clear, she may be correct, though it is unconfirmed.) Krul then claims Ferid deliberately allowed her seraphs to escape. When Ferid responds by reminding her that meddling with the Seraph curse is forbidden and the Progenitor Council would not approve of it, she attacks him, easily defeating him by ripping off his right arm and crushing him into the ground. She orders him to leave, and Ferid apologizes with the promise to be back..

Second Shibuya High Arc
At the end of the first volume, Ferid approaches Mika in a church, informing him that Yūichirō Hyakuya has been found. Mika draws his sword on Ferid and points it at Ferid's neck, but Ferid is appears unconcerned, commenting that Yū was being used by the humans as they thought.

In Sanguinem, Krul and a speaker present to what appear to be over a hundred vampires. They discuss the nasty Japanese Imperial Demon Army, which is responsible for numerous crimes, including killing vampires, stealing vampire territory, and performing forbidden magic. Ferid waves at Mika when he sees him walk in, who walks away from him without expression. After Krul announces they will wipe out the Japanese Imperial Demon Army in order to protect their world. Mika mutters that he will save Yu, and Ferid smiles.

Shinjuku Arc
Ferid commands the attack on Shinjuku. The vampires cause chaos and begin to overwhelm the JIDA. Ferid summons Thirteenth Progenitor Crowley Eusford, a member of his faction, to join up with him at the 5th Street intersection.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Guren Ichinose scopes out the battlefield, looking for the vampire in charge. He spies Ferid with Mika by his side. Ferid notices right away but laughs at it. He chats with Mika, trying to convince him to partake of human blood. Ferid taunts him about his past, questioning why he is upset about a little incident that happened years ago. Mika claims he is not "still upset" about Ferid slaughtering his family only that he did not have the power to protect the others. After teasing Mika further about Yū, he tells Mika to drink human blood, as outside of the city is the only place a vampire can drink directly from a human. Mika scoffs and reminds him that Ferid drank from him within the city, to which Ferid replies not to go around saying that as it will hurt his reputation. He again implores Mika to drink human blood, saying that if he does not consume blood he will turn into a demon.

During the battle, Guren jumps down from where he has been observing and exterminates several common vampires. Ferid orders Lacus and René to take the other vampires and keep all the humans except Guren busy while he kills Guren with Mika. However, Mika refuses Ferid's help and says he will be fine on his own, and the fight begins.

Mika clashes with Guren, and Ferid points out that Guren is trapping Mika by using allies. The humans never planned to fight one-on-one. When Guren attempts to strike Mika from behind, Ferid steps in, drawing his sword and blocking the attack. Ferid backhands Guren, sending him flying. Ferid says Mika owes him one. He asks again to work together with Mika, but Mika insists he has it covered now and orders his sword to drink more of his blood. Mika makes to finish Guren, but human reinforcements arrive, Yūichirō Hyakuya among them. While Mika recognizes Yū immediately, Yū does not recognize him until he stabs Mika through the chest for attacking Guren.

After Yū removes his sword, Mika falls back with Ferid. While Mika observes that Yū has made new friends, Ferid reminds Mika that humans are obviously using Yū. When asked what he will do about the situation, Mika answers that he will save Yū. Ferid offers to turn Yū into a vampire, but Mika answers by grabbing him by his collar and threatening to kill him if he even touches them. Claiming that he was joking, Ferid promises to keep the other humans busy while Mika rescues Yū, his "beloved princess." Ferid draws his sword, but puts it back in its scabbard when Crowley arrives, proclaiming that the fight will be much easier with another progenitor.

Guren issues the order to retreat, but Ferid tells him he won't allow them to escape. When he touches Yū's shoulder and mentions tasting his blood, Mika cuts his right arm off. Ferid claims this was just another joke, catching and reattaching his arm. Ferid grabs Guren's neck, raising him into the air. While Yū had been carried away by Mika, he returns to his squad after seeing they are in danger, and takes on his Seraph form unwillingly, Ferid films this, commenting that humans will always experiment with magic they should leave alone, and that even he feels a little scared to see the Seraph. He also mentions that humans never manage to control it, and orders Guren to look at what the Seraph is doing.

After Yū returns to normal, Guren mentions that they were only decoys, alerting Ferid to Major General Shinya Hīragi's sniping attempt. Ferid dodges the brunt of the impact, only damaging part of his shoulder. The rest of the human's main army arrives. Crowley asks Ferid for orders, and Ferid says he is leaving. He tells Crowley that he can live or die, whichever he please. Ferid claims he did what he came to do anyway, baffling Crowley and the other vampires. Mika struggles against him, saying he won't leave Yū, but Ferid drags him away against his will.

Post-Shinjuku Arc
In the following chapter, Ferid meets with someone and gives this person research reports, calling them his "fun partner." This person wears black boots resembling those of the JIDA uniform.

Later on, in a meeting of the Progenitor Council, Ferid brings Mika along. In his report, he presents the video of Yū's transformation, alarming the Council. Ferid talks about the "seraph of the end," and the Council says that Krul already took care of that by destroying the Hyakuya Sect. Krul confirms that she eliminated the entire Hyakuya Sect and all of their orphans eight years ago with her own hands. Ferid pretends he had no idea about this. Third Progenitor Lest Karr chips in, threatening to make Krul take responsibility for her failure. He wants to take her place and become king of Japan. The two bicker before being interrupted by Ferid, who reassures all present that if Krul claimed to eliminate them, then she is telling the truth. Krul then promises they will kill all of those humans. When the Council notices Mika standing behind Ferid and asks about him, Ferid says that he is his favorite servant, from whom he cannot bear to be apart from, and does not name him. One of the members asks if Ferid is insane since no one ranked lower than sixth progenitor is usually allowed to attend in the first place, but another says to leave it be since Ferid has always been eccentric.

After the meeting, Krul confronts Ferid, claiming he is trying to dethrone her. She swings at him and threatens to kill him. Ferid hides behind Mika with a scared expression, before becoming serious. He displays his true cunning nature by explaining that Krul can no longer threaten him, as if he died now the Council would suspect Krul. He then lightens up again, promising that this makes them partners, then pats Mika's butt and leaves.

A while later, Ferid finds Mika on the streets of Sanguinem. Mika is desperate for blood, sweating and gasping while feverish. Ferid tries to talk him into drinking human blood and stopping his aging once and for all, as he is at a peak age and nearly out of Ferid's preferred age range. He plucks a livestock child named Dai off the street and digs a thumbnail into his neck to make a trickle of blood flow. Mika refuses and orders him to drop the child, reminding him that drinking directly from a human is against the law. Ferid asks him why Mika tries so hard to avoid drinking blood, wondering aloud is Mika one day hopes to be turned into a human, to which Mika tells him to get lost. Then he asks if Mika is afraid Yū would hate him for drinking human blood, but Mika does not answer.

Natural Abilities
As a vampire, Ferid is naturally far more stronger and powerful than a human. Being a seventh progenitor, he is very strong among vampires, as he demonstrated against Guren in Shinjuku, sending him through a lamppost and a guardrail with but a single backhanded blow. However, he is still weaker than the higher-ranked progenitors, such as Krul Tepes.

As a noble vampire, he has the ability and permission to turn humans into vampires as he pleases. Although he suggests turning Yūichirō Hyakuya into a vampire at one point, he has yet to be seen exercising this ability. Vampires typically detest increasing their numbers.

He is cunning and manipulative. He uses blackmail to keep Third Progenitor Krul Tepes, who can kill him easily and desperately wants to, from killing him. He is also wise enough to toe the line of taunting Krul to the point of attacking him without actually crossing it.

Equipment
Ferid uses a European-style sword with a distinctive curved crossguard.

Trivia

 * He seems to be very fond of Mikaela and refers to Mika as his "favorite servant" during a meeting.
 * Based on his surname, he is related to famous serial killer Elizabeth Bathory.
 * His favorite food is the blood of younger boys and girls.
 * He uses hidden cameras, which was revealed in chapter 22.
 * He never wears the same ribbon twice.

Quotes

 * "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."--Ferid Bathory to the Hyakuya orphanage escapees, Chapter 1, "The World of Blood Legacy"
 * "As you walk the thin line between despair and hope... I wonder what your voices will sound like when you scream."--Ferid Bathory to the Hyakuya orphanage escapees, Chapter 1, "The World of Blood Legacy"
 * "Didn't I just tell you? I want to see your faces twist in despair."--Ferid to Mika and Yu, Chapter 1, "The World of Blood Legacy"
 * "Mika! Oh Mikaaa...! Mika, Mika, Mika! Aah, so here you are again. Have you heard? It seems they have finally found him. The one you have been looking for all these years. Your precious, darling angel. As we thought, he is being used by some very nasty humans. I speak of... Yuichiro Hyakuya. Now then... How will you continue your story? Mikaela Hyakuya."--Ferid to Mika, Chapter 3, "The Demon in Your Heart"
 * "I'm going, I'm going! But I'll be back, Krul. Because I love you so much."--Ferid to Krul Tepes, Chapter 5, "Vampire Mikaela"
 * "My, my. Are you still upset about that little incident from ages ago, even now that you're a vampire?"--Ferid to Mika about slaughtering Mika's family four years prior, Chapter 11, "Vampire Attack"
 * "You have but one family member left, Little Yu Hyakuya. And you will do everything you can to ensure his safety. Isn't that right? Oh, what love? Aha ha ha!"--Ferid to Mika, Chapter 11, "Vampire Attack"
 * "It seems we'll have to remind these uppity humans of their place."--Ferid to his soldiers, Chapter 11, "Vampire Attack"
 * "As for you Mika... How about you show us the power of Third Progenitor Krul Tepes's Favorite Pet. Okay? You and I shall kill that peacock there. Understood?"--Ferid to Mika about Guren, Chapter 11, "Vampire Attack"
 * "Ooh! Such a performance from you, Mika. It is no wonder you are Third Progenitor Krul Tepes's favorite. Your power and arrogance are overwhelming. But that arrogance will trip you up. Shall I help you out?"--Ferid to Mika, Chapter 12, "A Very Safe Supplement"
 * "See, Mika? You shouldn't underestimate humans. They are greedy cowards, but also exceptionally determined. Ha ha! Though I'm sure I needn't tell that to a former human!"--Ferid to Mika, Chapter 12, "A Very Safe Supplement"
 * "Aha! That was Yuichiro 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."--Ferid to Mika, Chapter 13, "Reunion of Childhood Friends"
 * "Here, let me give you a hand. I will keep the other humans occupied... while you go rescue your beloved princess."--Ferid to Mika about Yu, Chapter 13, "Reunion of Childhood Friends"
 * "Goodness. What an utterly adorable reaction. No wonder you are so attached to him. Well then, shall we begin? All humans besides precious Little Yu must die."--A blushing Ferid to Mika about Yu, Chapter 13, "Reunion of Childhood Friends"
 * "Goodness, what was that? Humans certainly know how to craft unpleasant monsters."--Ferid about Yu's transformation, Chapter 13, "Reunion of Childhood Friends"
 * "Impertinent human. Is this another one of your special 'experiments,' then? Where on earth does that bottomless greed of yours come from? It's frightening. Truly frightening. And to top it off, you never manage to control what you create. See?"--Ferid to Guren about Yu, Chapter 13, "Reunion of Childhood Friends"
 * "Hmm... All these filthy humans crawling about is turning my stomach. I'm going to leave."--Ferid to Crowley, Chapter 14, "Everyone's a Sinner"
 * "That will be quite enough of that. You have had your fun for today. Now shut your mouth like a good boy."--Ferid to a protesting Mika, Chapter 14, "Everyone's a Sinner"
 * "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."--Ferid to an unknown individual, Chapter 15, "Complicated Connections"
 * "Because you have yet to drink human blood... your body still ages. Yet, you are still that age I find most beautiful... Just barely, anyway. So then... How about drinking human blood and halting your growth at its best spot? You'll feel much better."--Ferid to Mika, Chapter 22, "Taboo Krul"
 * "Oh... Him, m'Lord? He is my most favorite servant of late. I can't bear to have him leave my side."--Ferid to the Progenitor Council about Mika, Chapter 22, "Taboo Krul"
 * "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? Aha ha! Please, don't glare at me with that adorable face. It makes my heart flutter. Of course, it is my fault that Little Yu escaped. If they discover that, I will face even worse punishment... Oh, wait! Wait, wait! Then doesn't this mean... you and I are actually partners in crime? We share the same secret, after all. Yay! Now we can finally be friends! Take my hand. Submit to me, Krul Tepes. Just kidding! Anyway, I think that's enough for today. I'd hate to be wrong and wind up dead. But I'll be back later. Next time I hope we'll be the best of friends!"--Ferid to Krul, Chapter 22, "Taboo Krul"