Hobart

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hobart Jeffrey 323
Alias(es)	“Great Lawyer Hobart”; Baron Hobart; Earl Hobart; Transport Corps Commander 275 332 502 538
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tarot Club; leader within the Creator's forces 382 610
Occupation/Role	Lawyer; territorial lord; Director of Military Intelligence Section 9; later Emperor 10 353 545 747
Status	Active; continues directing major transactions and preparations after accommodating the Country of Disorder 755 757
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sequence 9: Lawyer	18	Can identify weaknesses and apply limited Distortion to influence words and decisions; initially lacks decisive offensive power.
Sequence 8: Barbarian	87	Gains a rational Berserk State, greatly enhanced physique and strength, and sharper rule- and loophole-finding ability.
Sequence 7: Briber	171	Acquires Charm, Arrogance, and Connection, enabling him to sway judgment, foster affinity, and disrupt enemy decision-making.
Sequence 6: Corrupted Baron	248	Gains Corruption and stronger Distortion; can manipulate targets’ intentions and use Distortion without Order Wood.
Sequence 5: Chaos Mentor	419	Uses higher-level Distortion, Chaos, Healing Art, Knight, Arrogance, Underworld Gate, and Charm in combat.
Sequence 4: Fallen Earl	524	Becomes a demigod and gains Amplify, Exploit, and Tamper; can magnify attacks, injuries, rules, and an enemy’s Sealed Artifact drawbacks.
Sequence 3: Madness Magician	600 603	His consciousness expands across large areas, and he can impose major changes on local order, positions, and conditions.
Angel	675	Can manifest an Angel-level assistant through the Solomon Family Badge and issue it simple commands.
Black Emperor pathway Uniqueness accommodated	729	Accommodates the pathway’s Uniqueness amid an angelic conflict, furthering his ascent toward the Black Emperor.

Background / History

Hobart attended Backlund University before becoming an assistant at the Aslan-Barton Law Firm under Lawyer Barton Stanley. He declined ordinary social engagements to explore the Country of Disorder, discovering that the incantations used to enter Source Castle could also bring him there. Barton soon entrusted him with Magistrate Court work. 10

He is a transmigrator who initially had to consciously act as the original “Hobart” to conceal how unlike him he had become. Memories restored after a later advancement revealed that his pre-transmigration name had also been Hobart: his surname was Huo, and he belonged to the generation using the character “Bo.” 52 671

Hobart was raised by Christine and Monlisa alongside his younger siblings, Donna and Tyrone. His biological mother, April, is an Ancient Alchemist; she later revealed herself to Hobart directly and gave him a Coordinate connected to reviving his late biological father, Rex. 18 108 562

The Country of Disorder became central to Hobart’s rise. From its Iron Throne, he learned to wield Order and Distortion, purify or separate Extraordinary Characteristics, store items, empower his Mystical Items, and observe stars representing people connected to the Creator. A blurry figure later identified by Hobart as Trensoost remains sealed within its waters. 18 114 172 332 525

After building a reputation as a lawyer and Extraordinary operator in Backlund, Hobart became embroiled in Christine’s alleged treason. He fled to Feneport with Christine, where Fernando II made him a baron and granted him land in Colson County near Full Moon Lake. Hobart renamed Wright Town as Jeffrey Town, subdued bandits, used the Wright family’s funeral to inherit political legitimacy, and began rebuilding the territory. 323 332 353 360 391

As lord, Hobart invested heavily in infrastructure, land registration, monster hunting, military training, and Extraordinary development. He appointed and advanced trusted subordinates, built an official Extraordinary force, expanded his influence to Shipyard Island and Longtail Island, and developed commercial ventures including Earl’s Light. 392 402 423 457 577

News later disclosed that his supposed defection had been part of a secret royal mission against Fernando II, turning him from a public traitor into a national hero in Loen. His later influence extended across noble society, military intelligence, trade networks, and the Creator’s growing organization. 518 545 610

Appearance

Hobart has black hair, dark eyes, and handsome features. His usual expression is a sunny, open smile that makes him seem approachable despite his increasingly imposing status. 12 529

• Black hair and dark eyes. 12
• Described as handsome, with a cheerful neighborhood-young-man demeanor. 12
• Can shift from energetic practicality in a trench coat to elegant, confident nobility in formalwear. 529
• Uses Order Crystal masks and accessories when discretion or combat requires it. 249 640

Personality

Hobart is pragmatic, calculating, and highly conscious of leverage. As a lawyer and later a ruler, he prefers exploiting loopholes, managing incentives, and making arrangements in advance rather than relying on goodwill alone. He applies the same logic to business, battlefield tactics, territorial administration, and Extraordinary transactions. 90 218 323 392

He is willing to be ruthless when establishing authority, as shown by his punishment of York and his use of bandit corpses as a warning to Jeffrey Town. However, he also invests in reconstruction, protects civilians during monster attacks, rewards capable subordinates, and insists that governance must be people-oriented. 354 360 398 402 500

Hobart frequently reviews his own errors after battle. He distinguishes recklessness from stupidity, believing a Black Emperor pathway Beyonder should confront and challenge rules directly while still withdrawing or using underhanded tactics against stronger opponents. 195 258

Abilities & Skills

Country of Disorder Authority

Hobart can enter the Country of Disorder through a ritual and command portions of its power from the Iron Throne. 18

• Creates Order from chaotic terrain and distorts orderly terrain into disorder. 18
• Expands his controlled area within the Country of Disorder and strengthens its seals. 172 332
• Uses Chaos Power to shatter, purify, separate, and re-condense Extraordinary Characteristics. 114 382
• Stores, appraises, enhances, and retrieves Mystical Items and Extraordinary materials. 114 249 497
• Uses stars within its pool to observe connected individuals and receive prayers. 403 645
• Can remove severe contamination by drawing it into the Country of Disorder and purifying it with Order. 596

Distortion and Rule Manipulation

Distortion is Hobart’s defining combat and utility ability. It develops from influencing speech and intention into altering physical, conceptual, and Extraordinary conditions. 18 248 640

• Weakens hostile abilities, freezes illusions, redirects attacks, and turns enemies against one another. 195 258 298
• Distorts natural laws such as temperature, mechanics, buoyancy, gravity, and distance. 172 528 580
• Can distort an opponent’s intent to flee into remaining in place. 540
• Uses molecular-level alteration alongside Distortion to dehydrate targets or produce high-temperature attacks. 640
• Can distort space for rapid movement and combat repositioning. 528 697

Bribery and Mental Influence

As a Briber, Hobart can manipulate emotional and social conditions to disadvantage opponents. 171

• Charm — Creates favorable impressions and can make hostility difficult to sustain; it is less effective against people who know him well. 171
• Arrogance — Makes enemies overconfident and prone to miscalculation. 171
• Connection — Establishes affinity or an enemy-targeting connection that resembles Charm. 171
• Weaken — Reduces an opponent’s power and is frequently used to open combat combinations. 195 540
• Corruption — Influences minds and functions as an area attack; its effectiveness varies by the target’s Sequence. 248 258

Demigod Abilities

After becoming a Fallen Earl, Hobart gained abilities that directly alter the effectiveness and timing of rules, attacks, and states. 524

• Amplify — Magnifies attacks, injuries, ability effects, environmental resistance, and negative effects from Sealed Artifacts. 524
• Exploit — Ends or accelerates states early, such as enemy substitution techniques or mental effects. 528 550 640
• Tamper — Acquired alongside Amplify and Exploit upon advancing to Fallen Earl. 524
• Chaos — Throws targets, attacks, or the space between combatants into disorder. 419 540
• Alteration — Changes matter and physical structures, including fortresses, water molecules, and environmental conditions. 541 640 697

Combat and Physical Ability

Hobart combines Black Emperor pathway powers with direct physical pressure and weapon skill. 195 528

• His Barbarian Berserk State preserves reason while multiplying strength and physical capability. 87
• He can fight Sequence 7 opponents alone and use Sealed Artifacts to overwhelm stronger enemies. 196 195
• At demigod level, his physique and strength rival half a Demon Hunter’s. 580
• He is skilled with firearms, blades, and his Tang Sword. 195 254
• He possesses practical medical skill and saved the dying Nighthawk Will after the Multi-Eyed Monster incident. 197

Summoning and Undead Contracts

Hobart can negotiate with and summon undead entities for battle, travel, and communication. 307

• Hant Wen Jacob — Undead knight contracted for close combat. 307
• Maximilian — Flying skeletal horse used for aerial transportation. 307
• Beverly Heather Tudor — Coffin-dwelling messenger paid with three doughnuts per delivery. 307 323
• Hunt — Undead knight or dead Serial Killer summoned for combat. 339 491
• Jonathan — Secrets Sorcerer summoned to defend Fors and the Second Team during a demigod battle. 491

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Psychological Spoon — Mystical spoon inherited through April; grants Hypnosis, Frenzy, and Psychological Suggestion from the Audience pathway. 108
• Teleport Stone Statue — Controls positioning and repeatedly teleports targets back to a chosen location; later entrusted to Fors. 195 490
• Order Wood — Doubles Hobart’s Distortion power beneath its canopy and can help affect Sequence 5 targets. 249
• Order Crystal — Black crystal from the Country of Disorder that can reshape itself, resist control and Bewitchment, form an Order Wall, and empower Hobart’s other items; prolonged use risks emotional and Extraordinary power loss. 248 249
• Stones of Loss of Control — Used to disrupt targets and induce unstable conditions; their effective range was enhanced through Order Crystal. 195 249
• Dream Stealing Pocket Watch — Temporarily steals and lets Hobart use many abilities, though not powers he cannot properly fuel. 254 262
• Faceless Man Necklace — Provides Paper Doll Substitute to evade lethal attacks. 339
• Black Knife / Tang Sword — Primary bladed weapons used in direct combat. 254 490
• Solomon Family Badge “1-113” — Can manifest Megli’s lingering spirit as an Angel-level assistant after Hobart becomes an Angel. 625 675

Relationships

• Christine — Adoptive mother and political ally. Hobart follows Christine to Feneport, works alongside her in battle, and later assists with her treatment. 108 320 518
• April — Biological mother and Ancient Alchemist. She gave Hobart the Psychological Spoon, later revealed her identity, and entrusted him with a Coordinate related to reviving Rex. 108 562
• Rex — Deceased biological father. April seeks a means to resurrect him. 108 562
• Fors Wall — Wife and trusted partner. She initially poses as his contract Baroness, later assists in battle, governs in his absence, and documents his rule through writing. 382 490 500
• Hugh Dilcha — Early investigative partner and ally in East End cases. 32
• Barton Stanley — Hobart’s first professional mentor, who hired him as a law-firm assistant and guided his legal career. 10 527
• Klein — Close friend and ally. Hobart helps him reconnect with familiar people to strengthen his humanity. 747
• Audrey Hall — Friend and guide to aristocratic society; she helps Hobart select formal clothing and later accompanies him on social outings. 529 562
• Jessica — Law-firm colleague and loyal subordinate entrusted with Hobart’s contingency plans during his alleged treason. 186 323
• Shier — Former servant promoted to Captain of the Guard and personally guided through becoming an Extraordinary. 392 403
• Archibald — Military collaborator and later Hobart’s official deputy for war planning and military training. 528 610
• Alger — Ally and trading partner who works with Hobart on maritime expeditions, spoils, and bounties. 370 423

Story Role / Major Arcs

Legal Career and Early Investigations

• Begins as Barton Stanley’s law-firm assistant while attending Backlund University. 10
• Builds his early reputation through legal work, East End investigations, and cooperation with Hugh. 30 32
• Uses law, manipulation, and growing Extraordinary resources to become known as “Great Lawyer Hobart.” 84 275

Nighthawk Operations

• Joins operations against the Hermit, Hayman, and Aurora Society threats. 195 196
• Defeats the Multi-Eyed Monster through control, Hypnosis, Weakening, and coordinated gunfire. 197
• Chooses Extraordinary Characteristics over cash rewards, showing his increasing focus on long-term power. 199

Feneport Defection and Barony

• Is implicated in Christine’s alleged treason and secretly leaves Backlund. 323 326
• Becomes Baron Hobart after Fernando II grants him land in Colson County. 332
• Arrives in the lawless territory around Full Moon Lake and establishes himself as its new lord. 353 354

Rule of Jeffrey Territory

• Eliminates bandits, restores the Wright family’s dignity, and uses the funeral to win public legitimacy. 360 391
• Invests personal wealth in construction, registration, trade, agriculture, and centralized territorial administration. 392
• Organizes citizens against lake monsters and earns their loyalty through personal leadership in battle. 398 399 403
• Establishes an official Extraordinary organization and military force. 402 457

Demigod Expansion

• Advances to Fallen Earl and begins operating at demigod level. 524 525
• Hunts the Twilight Lieutenant General, kills Bratov, and secures pirate spoils for his forces. 527 528
• Expands influence through Longtail Island, commercial development, Extraordinary auctions, and Earl’s Light. 561 577 631

Creator’s Forces and Angelic Ascension

• Consolidates the Tudor Family, Balk Family, and other forces into a larger Extraordinary organization. 610
• Advances to Angel level and deploys Angel-level support through the Solomon Family Badge. 675
• Seizes and accommodates the Black Emperor pathway’s Uniqueness during an angelic conflict. 674 729
• Has his coronation as Emperor announced while preparing wider alliances and political arrangements. 747

Notable Quotes

“Being reckless did not mean being stupid.” 195

“I'm still me. Still the same Hobart.” 620