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Gwendal, Cecilie's eldest son, initially opposes Yuri becoming the Maoh. A skilled tactician with proficiency in earth magic and barrier casting, Gwendal enjoys knitting and sewing as a hobby, though his creations often bear little resemblance to their intended forms—a bear might resemble a black pig or a cat look like a raccoon. He insists knitting enhances his concentration, but it serves more as a stress reliever, a practice he has relied on since childhood. Gwendal is fond of cute animals and objects, such as the dolphin keychain (Bandou-kun) that Yuri received at a dolphin show and later gave to him. His childhood best friend, Anissina von Karbelnikoff, an inventor who frequently tests her inventions on him, taught Gwendal how to knit. Despite this friendship, Gwendal is wary of Anissina and tries to avoid being subjected to her experiments, often panicking at the thought of her. While not openly affectionate towards his brothers, Gwendal shows his care for them in moments of crisis, such as when he defies the Original King to save Wolfram. Jozak, sent to locate one of the Four Forbidden Boxes, reveals to Conrad that Gwendal genuinely cares about Conrad’s wellbeing, despite the Original King’s orders. Gwendal’s ancestor, Siegbert Voltaire, fought alongside the Original King. In his youth, Gwendal harbored a deep-seated disdain for humans, a sentiment known as Mazoku Pride. On Dunheely Weller’s final journey to a nameless village, he advised Gwendal to enjoy the ride before their last duel. Upon reaching the village, Gwendal was surprised to find it unrecognized by Shin Makoku and led an attack against bandits targeting the village. During this encounter, Gwendal saw Dunheely as an old man rather than the agile warrior he once knew. After Dunheely’s death from old age, Gwendal buried him near the tree where Dunheely had shared his wisdom. Years later, during a family picnic, Gwendal admitted that Dunheely held a significant place within him because of his hatred for the man. Gwendal has no interest in romantic relationships and acknowledges that issues arising from love are beyond his influence. He takes care of Greta while Yuri and Wolfram embark on adventures and even bakes cookies for her when Gunter leaves the castle. Greta finds Gwendal’s animal-shaped cookies cute, and Yuri comments on his baking skills. When Greta asks if she is disturbing him while he works, Gwendal replies, "Since it's you, I don't mind." As the commander of the demon army, Gwendal provides reinforcements when Yuri faces trouble and handles the kingdom's paperwork, effectively running the country in Yuri’s absence. Often, when Yuri leaves the castle, Gunter barges into Gwendal’s office, demanding to know Yuri’s whereabouts. Gwendal typically appears tired and suggests ideas to appease Gunter, such as locking Yuri in a room to prevent interference.