Nero

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Nero (尼禄)
Alias(es)	Samael; The Demon of Hamelin; Half-@@REF_ENTITY_12807643@@ Princess; “Little Saintess” (former public image)
Species/Race	Human–demon hybrid; descendant of Sparda
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Formerly the Order of the Sword; Ouroboros (associate)
Occupation/Role	Demon hunter; wielder of Demonic Tools; Gift Game participant
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Demonic bloodline awakening	2	After a near-fatal chest wound, her inherited Sparda blood awakens. A feathered, vertical eye-like mutation forms over her chest and becomes the core of her demonic power.
Pseudo-Devil Trigger	11	Awakens Yamato and enters a transformation bound to the blade. Her hair reveals its natural demonic color, and she gains the ability to combine Anthem with demonic phantasms.
Great Sin Demon: Arrogance	74	Absorbs and refines arrogant demonic energy into a separate transformation path. Gains unrestricted flight and techniques including black sword rain and Supreme Star.
Incomplete Arrogance Demon	110	Fuses aspects of her Yamato-based transformation and Arrogance form, manifesting wings and greatly increased magical power.
Lust Original Sin Stone	164	Condenses the Lust Stone after defeating Asmodeus. Its transformation grants Voice of Illusion, charm, illusions, and thought-hearing through rabbit-ear-like demonic traits.
Fully awakened Demon Form	229 231	Reawakens the Blood of Sparda after consuming it in the form of an Underworld Tree Fruit. Gains a complete Demon Form and a progressively independent Doppelganger.
Angel–demon conversion path	364 365	Her Original Sin Stones begin reversing into corresponding Virtues after absorbing angelic power, allowing eventual switching between demonic and angelic powers.
Fused evolution	392	Rebellion shatters and smelts Nero’s internal gems into her body, awakening another immense power.

Background / History

Nero is the reincarnation of Ni Lu, who died after stepping in to do the right thing and awoke as a female version of Nero from Devil May Cry. She retains memories of both lives and recognizes the Order of the Sword’s plan to use a Sparda descendant as the core of the Savior. 2

She was raised in Fortuna as an orphan and publicly performed the role of a devout Order believer. In reality, she never accepted the Order’s faith; she had memorized its scripture to maintain the disguise. Her adoptive brother Credo took on a parental role after the deaths of her adoptive parents, while Kyrie remained one of her closest companions. 2 30

After awakening in Agnus’s laboratory, Nero breaks free, learns of the Savior project, and commits herself to stopping the Order before Credo and Kyrie can be sacrificed to it. 2 5 She later leaves Fortuna’s restrictive expectations behind, hunts demons independently, and prepares to face future crises beyond the island. 30

Nero’s travels repeatedly carry her into other worlds and Singularities through Yamato’s spatial power. She becomes involved with Chaldea, the Little Garden Gift Games, alternate versions of her family, and conflicts involving Demon Kings, Heroic Spirits, angels, and demons. 33 193 415

Appearance

Nero is a slender young woman whose normal appearance initially includes blonde hair and blue eyes. Her appearance changes substantially with her awakenings, and her hair permanently becomes silver-white after her fully awakened Demon Form is released. 11 233

• A golden, feathered vertical mutation originally extends from below her collarbone toward her heart; it emits blue light in rhythm with her heartbeat. 2
• Her combat clothing often includes fitted trousers and a low neckline for access to Demonic Tools, drawing criticism in Fortuna. 30
• Her complete Demon Form includes golden scale-feathers forming a crown and breastplate, dark-blue wing claws, a tail, luminous wing membranes, and silver-white hair. 229
• Her Arrogance form has avian traits, including talons, dark green feathers, wings, and a peacock-like motif. 70
• Her Lust form manifests rabbit ears used to receive the thoughts of people affected by her voice. 183

Personality

Nero is decisive, practical, and highly resistant to intimidation. She reacts to hostile or cryptic opponents with blunt sarcasm, including the silver-haired figure connected to Yamato, whom she kicks before declaring that she needs more power. 10

She is compassionate even when dealing with enemies. After defeating Echidna, Nero chooses not to kill the terrified Demon Lord and instead accepts her as a weapon. 11 She also protects civilians and allies during demon outbreaks, including Beatrice, Aine, Tomori, and Ranana. 33 94 100

Despite her confidence, Nero is conscious of her limitations. She seeks strength to protect others, worries about her inability to fully transform during her early battles, and adapts her tactics when facing stronger foes or unfamiliar weapons. 19 366 458

Abilities & Skills

Demonic Physiology

Nero’s Sparda blood grants her enhanced strength, speed, endurance, recovery, and resistance to demonic effects.

• Resists Black Mist capable of controlling animals and humans. 94
• Can fight through powerful elemental and magical attacks with comparatively minor injury. 480
• Her demonic senses can identify demonic energy, though sealing her bloodline suppresses this instinct. 100 200
• Her chest mutation initially marks an incomplete awakening; she later learns to manifest and dismiss demonic traits through transformation. 11 233

Yamato

Yamato is Nero’s inherited demon blade and the foundation of her earliest transformations.

• Opens or cuts through space via Tear Space. 110 120
• Separates entities, bloodlines, and powers. 411
• Produces blade marks, phantom swords, sword barriers, and large-scale slashes. 54 232
• Enables time manipulation by allowing Nero to seize and act within the “fine thread” of time. 232 293
• Was initially required for her Pseudo-Devil Trigger, making that form unsuitable for routine combat. 11

Anthem

Nero’s signature combat art combines holy chant, song, and demonic power.

• Originally creates lingering demonic phantasms that attack together when she sings a selected final verse. 11
• Can enhance attacks, summon sword rain, and deliver wide-area finishing strikes. 20 54
• Her complete Demon Form channels Anthem into charging and awakening her Doppelganger. 231
• Singing can weaken Mundus during battle. 480
• Large-scale Anthem attacks can leave her unconscious from exhaustion. 54

Doppelganger and Avatar

Nero can create a magical duplicate that evolves with accumulated power.

• Begins as a chargeable magical presence behind her during Anthem. 231
• Can cooperate in battle and develop into an independently acting Demon Clone. 231
• Has formed barriers strong enough to shield allies from Urizen’s attacks. 232
• Can be copied temporarily through the Envy Stone. 371

Original Sin Stones

Nero condenses and uses Original Sin Stones, each associated with a distinct demonic power.

• Arrogance — supplies immense magic power, flight, black sword rain, and the Great Sin Demon form. 74 85
• Lust — grants Voice of Illusion, charm, illusions, and the ability to hear affected targets’ thoughts. 164 183
• Envy — temporarily copies powers Nero does not possess, creating weapons, mounts, firearms, and an Avatar; its copying ability has limits. 366 370 371
• Wrath — later absorbs angelic power and begins changing toward a Virtue-aligned form. 364 365

Combat Skill

Nero is a versatile close-range fighter who learns rapidly through combat.

• Uses agile kicks, elbow strikes, throws, and improvised weapons against groups of knights. 19
• Developed rapidly with long weapons through force control, distance judgment, and movement economy. 12
• Can assess enemy abilities and alter strategy under pressure. 100 183 226
• Solves riddles and quickly deduces the rules behind unfamiliar worlds, illusions, and enemy powers. 33 102 110

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Yamato — inherited demon blade with spatial separation and time-related abilities. 11 232
• Echidna / Serpent Sword / Whip Sword — the subdued former Demon Lord Echidna, able to become a flexible whip-like sword and control plant growth. 11 20
• Gilgamesh — Demon World metal life-form that becomes elegant armguards and greaves tailored to Nero’s body. 12
• Samael — transforming cane weapon that can become a scythe; grants Void Stealth, erasing Nero’s figure and presence. 119
• Asmodeus — handgun used to restrict enemies and associated with Nero’s Lust-based abilities. 183
• Invidia — Demonic Sword forged from Demonic Beast He cores; difficult to control due to its power-sword-like behavior. 458
• Demonic Blood Ring / Ring of the Demon World Princess — ring used to seal Nero’s Half-@@REF_ENTITY_12807643@@ Princess Gift and Sparda bloodline for the Beast 666 game. 193 197
• Gift Card — soul-bound item that displays Nero’s Gifts and stores her Demonic Tools. 193 197
• Half-face mask of Lamer — crow-themed mask left by the Demon Pillar Lamer. 71
• White flute — symbol of the Demon of Hamelin identity; amplifies Nero’s charm power. 235

Relationships

• Credo — adoptive sworn brother and father figure. Nero’s determination to prevent his death drives her opposition to the Order; Credo later supports her departures despite his concerns. 2 165
• Kyrie — close companion whose safety is central to Nero’s conflict with the Order. She reluctantly supports Nero’s decision to leave Fortuna. 5 30
• V — Nero’s biological father. Their relationship begins with distance and resentment, but they fight together against Urizen and reach mutual understanding. 230 231
• Vergil / Urizen — connected to Nero’s paternal lineage and Yamato. Nero confronts Urizen over his abandonment and defeats him. 232
• Dante — Nero’s uncle and experienced demon hunter. They share mutual respect, though Nero is often exasperated by his behavior. 117 345
• Echidna — former Demon Lord subdued by Nero and transformed into her Serpent Sword. 11
• Ranana — demon-hunting partner and student. Nero teaches her rudimentary demonic-power techniques and protects her from corruption. 99 101
• Trish / Gloria — early ally who helps Nero escape the Order’s forces and later supports her infiltration of the Savior. 4 26
• Lin — Ouroboros strategist who assists Nero with Gift Games, disguises, and information; Nero remains cautious of her motives. 194 197
• His Highness — Ouroboros member who recognizes Nero’s reputation and cooperates with her in Little Garden. 190 197
• Mr. Nero — male Nero from a parallel world. The two become rivals and allies after discovering each other’s existence. 415 458

Story Role / Major Arcs

Order of the Sword Incident

Nero awakens in Agnus’s laboratory after the Order attempts to use her Sparda blood for the Savior. She escapes, allies with Gloria, awakens Yamato during her battle with Echidna, and uses her growing power to confront Agnus, the Pope, and the Savior. 2 4 11 26

Demon Hunter of Fortuna

After the incident, Nero handles demon-related work that ordinary Order Knights cannot address. She abandons the image of Fortuna’s model believer, plans to leave the island, and continues strengthening herself through demon hunting. 30

Singularities and the Arrogance Stone

Yamato transports Nero to a distorted fourteenth-century world. There she encounters Sphinx, Ritsuka’s group, and Demon King Pavoni, eventually opening the path to Great Sin Demon: Arrogance. 33 68 74

New City Dream World

Living under the identity Samael, Nero investigates demon-related incidents involving possessed schoolgirls, Little Ace, and Sachiko/Nanna. She protects the Exorcist Girls, mentors Ranana, exposes Nanna’s use of stolen minds, and gains the Lust Original Sin Stone after defeating Asmodeus. 83 94 110 164

Little Garden and Beast 666

Nero enters Little Garden, meets Ouroboros, acquires a Gift Card and Demonic Blood Ring, and seals her Sparda bloodline to participate in Beast 666’s Gift Game as the Demon of Hamelin. 190 193 197

V, Urizen, and Full Awakening

Nero learns that V is her biological father and joins him against Urizen. After reabsorbing her Blood of Sparda, she completes her true Demon Form, develops an independent Doppelganger, and defeats Urizen with Yamato. 230 231 232

Alternate Worlds and Nephilim Power

Nero travels through worlds where familiar figures differ drastically, including a world where Vergil and Dante are Nephilim. Through contact with angelic power, her Original Sin Stones begin converting into Virtues, opening a route toward angel–demon duality. 364 365

Parallel Nero Encounter

Nero meets a male counterpart from another world, later called Mr. Nero. After initially clashing over their identities and shared Sparda power, they cooperate against Urizen and develop a competitive rivalry centered on weapons and combat skill. 415 424 458

Trivia

• Nero’s original name before reincarnation was Ni Lu. 2
• Her chest mutation replaces the Devil Bringer that her male counterpart possesses. 8
• She prefers trousers for combat practicality. 19 30
• Nero’s Cassell College forum username is simply “Nero.” 276
• She dislikes the bunny-girl-like appearance of her Lust transformation and therefore learned to use Voice of Illusion without transforming. 164
• Although she can pursue greater power, Nero chooses to preserve her human identity rather than become a god or Star Spirit. 499