Leonard

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Leonard Mitchell 129
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blackthorn Security Company; later the Red Gloves 129 160
Occupation/Role	Night Watcher; Red Gloves operative 129 160
Status	Active 686
First Appearance	Chapter 12

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sequence 8 — Midnight Poet	62	Documented as a Midnight Poet; his poetry can induce tranquility and sleep in targets. 62 122
Sequence 7 — Nightmare	160	Successfully advanced after the Tingen disaster, gaining eligibility to join the Red Gloves. 160

Background

Leonard served alongside Dunn Smith, Klein Moretti, and Luther Rondal at Blackthorn Security Company in Tingen. During an investigation into William Transportation Company, he partnered with Luther, noticing that the manager's newly purchased luxury office furniture was incompatible with the firm's recent downturn. 42

He survived the assault on Blackthorn Security Company that apparently killed Dunn, Klein, Luther, and the rest of their colleagues. Believing himself the sole survivor, Leonard was consumed by guilt and applied to the Red Gloves so he could pursue Ince Zangwill and 0-08. 129

After becoming a Nightmare, Leonard entered the Red Gloves and continued taking on dangerous Church assignments despite the physical and emotional strain. His resolve to avenge his former team remained central to his actions. 160 282

Appearance

Leonard is a handsome young man with black hair and green eyes. His relaxed, poetic air makes his casual and often improper posture seem natural rather than careless. 248

• Black hair and dark green eyes. 248 584
• Commonly wears the Red Gloves uniform and crimson gloves. 248 249
• Often lounges with his feet on a table, hands behind his head, or his hat covering his face. 248 473
• Retains a disheveled yet distinctive appearance even when exhausted from missions. 89 584

Personality

Leonard is outwardly relaxed, witty, and vain enough to jokingly declare himself the most handsome member of his squad. He teases colleagues, comments freely on romantic matters, and maintains an irreverent tone even under pressure. 52 473

Beneath that ease, he is observant and deeply committed to his work. He notices inconsistencies others overlook, reacts with anger to the mistreatment of child laborers, and persistently follows difficult leads through dreams, documents, and personal investigation. 42 82 495

The destruction of Blackthorn left him burdened by survivor's guilt. His resentment toward Ince Zangwill, concern for his former companions, and inability to accept their apparent deaths drive much of his later conduct. 129 160 600

Abilities & Skills

Midnight Poet

Leonard's Sequence 8 abilities manifest through poetry and an aura of tranquility.

• Can cause targets to become drowsy or fall asleep; he put pursuing guards into a peaceful dream during the William Transportation Company escape. 44
• His recitation can slow hostile opponents and make them feel as though they are sinking into dreams. 122

Nightmare

As a Sequence 7 Nightmare, Leonard can interact with dreams and exploit moments of mental vulnerability.

• Investigates witnesses and suspects by entering or exploring their dreams for evidence. 495 511
• Can force a brief period of sleep on an opponent, creating an opening in combat. 584
• Uses dream-related investigations to reconstruct the appearances and identities of people connected to Sherlock Moriarty and the Blood Monk. 495 511

Investigation and Deduction

Leonard combines Beyonder abilities with practical observation.

• Identified the suspicious mismatch between a financially struggling shipping company and its manager's expensive new furnishings. 42
• Maintains a whiteboard linking the Aurora Society, Witch Cult, Prince Edsac, Sherlock Moriarty, and the Blood Monk. 495
• Secretly investigated former Blackthorn members after returning to Tingen, suspecting that their pasts concealed more than they admitted. 598

Pallez Zoroast's Presence

A high-Sequence Angel of the Zoroast family parasitizes Leonard's body. The entity is later identified as very likely Pallez Zoroast, the family's ancestor. 629 679

• Pallez provides warnings and occasional information, though he often withholds details Leonard wants to know. 248 628
• The parasite concealed Leonard's deeper secrets from Ahab Ishmael's spiritual scrutiny. 628
• Pallez's presence makes Leonard a subject of concern to both Klein and Luther, who are uncertain how much control the Angel has over him. 629 630
• Pallez is recovering strength while hiding from enemies, making Leonard's situation inherently dangerous. 248

Equipment

• Revolver — Used during Night Watcher and Red Gloves operations, including the confrontation with disguised Aurora Society members and the pursuit of a Demon. 122 584
• Silver-white Armor — Leonard operated from within this armor during the Queen's District assassination incident; its aftermath involved silver patterns emerging from his body and freezing the surrounding water. 364
• Red Gloves uniform — His identifying attire as a member of the Red Gloves. 248 597

Relationships

• Dunn Smith — Former captain at Blackthorn Security Company. Leonard believed Dunn died in the Tingen catastrophe and made revenge for him a core purpose of joining the Red Gloves. 129 160
• Klein Moretti / Sherlock Moriarty — Former colleague. Leonard's dream investigations led him to recognize Sherlock's resemblance to the supposedly deceased Klein, deeply unsettling him. 511 600
• Luther Rondal / Blood Monk — Former colleague whose identity as the Blood Monk Leonard eventually confirmed. Leonard continues investigating the connection between Luther, Klein, and their supposedly faked deaths. 495 602
• Ahab Ishmael — Leonard's new Senior Deacon, unaware that Ishmael is Luther's identity. Leonard considers the Deacon mysterious and dangerous after observing his powers and receiving Pallez's warning. 614 628
• Daly Simone — Former Tingen colleague and fellow Red Glove. Both seek justice against Ince Zangwill and request to join any operation against him. 282 623
• Pallez Zoroast — The ancient Angel parasitizing Leonard. Their relationship is marked by sarcasm, dependence, and Pallez's frequent refusal to reveal what he knows. 248 628 679
• Sost — Leonard's Red Gloves captain in Backlund. 282 517

Story Role / Major Arcs

William Transportation Company Investigation

Leonard and Luther infiltrate the company manager's office, uncover signs of unexplained wealth, use Spirit Summoning to locate the suspected affair site, and proceed to the abandoned shipyard. 42 43

Fall of Blackthorn Security Company

Leonard detects Aurora Society impostors during the attack on Blackthorn and attempts to defend the company with his Midnight Poet abilities. He survives the battle while Dunn, Klein, and Luther are believed dead. 122 129

Joining the Red Gloves

After advancing to Nightmare, Leonard joins the Red Gloves to pursue revenge against Ince Zangwill. He later participates in operations involving Lanerius and the Aurora Society. 160 235 249

Investigating Sherlock Moriarty and the Blood Monk

Leonard independently connects the Blood Monk, Sherlock Moriarty, the Aurora Society, and the Great Smog through reports, wanted posters, and dream investigations. He gradually realizes that the two figures may be his former colleagues. 495 511 514

Return to Tingen

Leonard returns to Tingen, reunites with surviving former teammates, and secretly digs up Luther's and Klein's graves. Finding both coffins empty confirms that their deaths were falsified. 598 600

Service Under Ahab Ishmael

Back in Backlund, Leonard serves under Senior Deacon Ahab Ishmael while growing increasingly wary of him. He and Daly offer their knowledge and assistance for any future operation against Ince Zangwill. 602 623 628

Notable Quotes

“Everyone is dead, only I survived.” 129

“Get down!” 584

Trivia

• Leonard learned lockpicking from petty thieves at the police station and was notably proud of the skill. 41
• He claims to be the most handsome member of his Red Gloves squad, even after admitting that the Blood Monk is “a bit stronger.” 473