Bosco

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Bosco (博斯科)
Alias(es)	Iron-Blooded Falcon
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Owl Wizard Academy; Enforcement Department
Occupation/Role	Formal Wizard; academy Mentor; commander of the Enforcement Team; Puppet Alchemy Master; bounty hunter
Status	Escaped from restraints; current destination unknown 275
First Appearance	Chapter 84

Background / History

Bosco is a long-serving Owl Wizard Academy figure who transferred his assigned Mentor Different Dimension into the Mysterious Great Hall so it could serve as the Enforcement Department headquarters. He instead lives in a modest residential house beside it. He also spends months each year hunting wanted criminals, using the rewards to supply the academy's Material Library and reduce basic-material prices by more than thirty percent. 95

His hunting is not indiscriminate: Bosco investigates the causes behind wanted cases and kills only criminals he judges utterly beyond redemption. His reputation for strictly enforcing academy rules nevertheless makes him a feared “Demon King” among troublesome apprentices. 126 156

Bosco previously studied at the City of the Sky, a Mechanical Alchemy Holy Land. After returning, he forged numerous communal academy devices because he considered older methods too labor-intensive. 99

His lifespan is nearing its limit. This, combined with his long record of offending other wizards while protecting the academy, leads him to refuse Arro's request to become his formal student at first; he fears formally accepting Arro would expose the boy to retaliation. 106

Anthony, Bosco's former student, eventually exploits his knowledge of Bosco's magic and the academy's Power Core to defeat and imprison him. Bosco refuses to surrender or compromise his principles, but remains chiefly concerned with rescuing the students trapped in Alice's Mist Different Dimension. 155 156 162 His consciousness later appears as a projection while his body remains imprisoned, before he escapes his restraints on a black falcon. 188 275

Appearance

Bosco is an elderly yet meticulously groomed wizard whose formal bearing remains imposing even in old age. 95 153

• Snow-white hair combed neatly back. 153
• Clean, carefully trimmed silver beard. 153
• Brown eyes and resolute features. 107 153
• Usually wears immaculate, formal black clothing; he has also been seen carrying a gentleman's cane. 120 153
• Maintains a ramrod-straight posture and precise, measured movements. 85 153

Personality

Bosco is stern, disciplined, and deeply principled. He views power as a means to protect the academy and its students, rejecting Anthony's belief that sacrifice and manipulation are acceptable paths to prestige. 155 156

Despite his intimidating reputation and title, he is considerate toward apprentices. He refuses to let students lose time gathering Fluorescent Powder for free, funds the Material Library with his bounty earnings, and values seeing young people “grow up healthy” above material reward. 95 97

He is patient with genius and unusually receptive to unconventional ideas. Though initially confused by Arro's Octagonal Mirror Method, he offers Contribution Points, experimental assistance, and academic credit rather than dismissing it. 105 His protectiveness can also become forceful: he threatens Dora through the Beast of Justice and compels her to swear never to use Arro as a weapon. 107

Abilities & Skills

Formal Wizard Magic

Bosco is a Formal Wizard whose Magic Power can contain and control Abyss Power, allowing him to safely test techniques that are dangerous for apprentices. 120

• Explains that Formal Wizards possess a Magic Source, elevated Life Level, activated Soul Level, and increased lifespan. 145
• Absorbed Skinny Monkey's thunderstorm attack to protect Arro. 143
• Can create barriers capable of suppressing the violent aftermath of Magic Strike Technique. 120
• His advancing age and nearing lifespan limit reduce his long-term ability to protect others. 106 156

Falcon Manifestation

Bosco can manifest a gigantic Black Giant Falcon and associated steel claws in battle. 155

• Uses a huge mechanical iron bird as transport; it can carry people in its talons. 134
• Escaped confinement riding a black falcon. 275
• His Iron-Blooded Falcon epithet is associated with his mechanical creations and formidable combat reputation. 95 97

Puppet Alchemy

Bosco is a Puppet Alchemy Master responsible for many academy devices. 99

• Refined Lillian, a highly detailed Metal Puppet maid. 95
• Maintains numerous Metal Puppets inside his residence. 95
• His residence is externally modest but internally expanded and operated by various puppets. 95

Enforcement and Bounty Hunting

Bosco commands the Enforcement Team and has accumulated extensive authority through academy service and bounty hunting. 95 126

• Pursues wanted criminals and keeps their Wanted Posters in his living room. 96
• Uses bounty rewards to purchase materials for Owl Academy's Material Library. 95
• Enforces academy rules strictly and is feared by disruptive apprentices. 126

The Beast of Justice

Bosco can invoke the Beast of Justice's power to enforce binding promises. 107

• Used it to compel Dora's oath not to interfere with or weaponize Arro. 107
• Has a special connection with Pipit, who can appear as a Beast of Justice guardian statue and follows Bosco's instructions directly. 144 160

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lesser Substitute Puppet — A life-saving item Bosco gives Arro after requiring him to learn the Abyss Contract Spell; it is valued at over one hundred thousand Magic Stones. 117 122
• Airship's Power Core — Provided to Arro as a reference for the Speed Control Turntable experiment. 127
• Metal Puppets — Includes Lillian and numerous household puppets. 95
• Mechanical iron bird / black falcon — Bosco's aerial transport. 134 275
• Gentleman's cane — Carried during his attempt to enter Alice's Mist Different Dimension. 153

Relationships

• Arro — Mentor and protector. Bosco supports Arro's research, gives him valuable items, teaches him the weaknesses of his techniques, and shields him from Dora's attempts to exploit him. 105 107 121 127
• Anthony — Former student and eventual opponent. Anthony defeats and imprisons Bosco after preparing counters to his spells over many years. 155 156 162
• Dora — Fellow academy wizard and adversarial negotiator. Bosco forces her to swear not to use Arro as a weapon. 107
• Lillian — Metal Puppet maid refined by Bosco; she serves guests and manages his household. 95
• Pipit — Connected associate capable of communicating with and following Bosco's instructions, including in the Different Dimension and as the Beast of Justice statue. 144 160
• Lord Tides / Suit Clown — Bosco treats Tides respectfully and introduces him to Arro as Owl Wizard Academy's founder and a source of guidance on the academy's future. 187 188
• Nicole Annelise — A wanted woman whom Bosco once pursued, but later ceased pursuing; he suspects her close connection to Arro. 98 107 127

Story Role / Major Arcs

Introduction and Arro's First Visits

Bosco first intervenes when Arro submits Fluorescent Powder, taking the remainder and granting him Contribution Points. 84 Arro later visits Bosco's residence to cultivate a connection with him, discovering Bosco's respected status, humble living conditions, puppet-filled home, and contributions to the academy. 95

Research Mentor

Bosco becomes invested in Arro's unusual ideas, offering 3,000 Contribution Points and assistance for the Octagonal Mirror Method. 105 He later evaluates Magic Strike Technique: Phoenix's First Cry, praises its structure and power, then teaches Arro how exposed and interruptible complex techniques can be. 120 121

Protector of Arro

Bosco prevents Dora from using Arro in prophecy-related schemes and invokes the Beast of Justice to bind her oath. 107 He also publicly claims responsibility for Arro's Abyss-related pendant and technique to stop other wizards from framing him as an Abyss Sorcerer's offspring. 125

Conflict with Anthony and Imprisonment

Bosco attempts to enter Alice's Mist Different Dimension to stop her ritual. 153 Anthony confronts him, arguing that Bosco's fear-based authority must be destroyed to reform the academy. Bosco refuses to abandon his principles or sacrifice innocent students, but Anthony's preparations and control of the academy's Power Core leave Bosco defeated and imprisoned. 155 156 162

Projected Return and Escape

Bosco later appears through a projected consciousness, continuing to advise Arro and urging him not to abandon his identity as an Owl Academy student. 187 188 By Chapter 275, he has escaped his restraints and departed on a black falcon. 275

Notable Quotes

“The greatest reward is seeing you grow up healthy.” 95

“Geniuses should receive the treatment they deserve.” 107

“Anyone who thinks that way will die before I do.” 107

“So, you wish to grow a great tree of justice from poisonous seeds?” 155