Lorenzo

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lorenzo Holmes (洛伦佐)
Alias(es)	Self-proclaimed “great detective”; “second-rate detective”; Shrike’s “Iron Thorn” 1 10 47
Species/Race	Human; Secret Blood bearer 6 50
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Independent private detective; employed by Shrike; formerly a Temple Knight and member of the Demon Hunter Order 2 29 47
Occupation/Role	Private detective; retired monster hunter 2 47
Status	Alive; traveling toward Ende to investigate the Sacred Coffin conspiracy 47
First Appearance	Prologue: Old Dunling 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Holy Flame manifestation	31	Enters an enhanced state, gains greater speed and mobility, and burns the Fiend Stomach-Chewing Grass with flames produced through his blood.
Secret Blood awakening	34	Awakens Secret Blood during his battle with Sabo; rapidly heals wounds and gains enhanced physical ability.
Secret Blood Awakening 9.9%	37	Exceeds the stable range. Black tattoos spread into metallic, scale-like armor; regeneration and holy flames intensify, while the Silver-Binding Bolt begins melting.
High-purity Secret Blood combat state	38 50	Fights while armored in writhing black plating and white flame. His Secret Blood is described as a perfected anti-monster technology sustained by his willpower.

Background / History

Lorenzo was born in Florence and once served as both a priest and a Temple Knight. He left after Fiends were believed to have been eradicated and he no longer had a purpose in the Holy Gospel Papal State. His stated personal dream was to become a detective. 29 34

He arrived in Old Dunling six years before the Silver Fish case and established himself as a private detective. His violent methods frightened away ordinary clients, leaving Shrike—ruler of the Lower District—as one of his few reliable employers. 2 14

Lorenzo rents a room at 121A Cork Street through Shrike’s introduction. He conceals weapons throughout the room, hides a black tattoo beneath his clothing, and avoids provoking his landlady, Mrs. Fanrude, when possible. 10 11

Appearance

Lorenzo commonly presents himself as a sharply dressed but disheveled detective. His usual dark clothing helps conceal bloodstains in Old Dunling’s damp climate, while his concealed tattoo becomes a far more ominous feature when Secret Blood is active. 10 37

• Gray-blue eyes noted for their sharp, observant gaze. 6 13
• Often wears a black coat or formal suit, top hat, and carries a cane. 10 14
• Has scars on his hands. 20
• Bears pitch-black tattoos that spread across his body during Secret Blood activation. 10 37
• His awakened body forms dense black plating, described as resembling serpents or wings, with white flame shining through its gaps. 37 38

Personality

Lorenzo is outwardly theatrical, sarcastic, and deeply self-assured. He calls himself a great detective despite openly admitting to being second-rate, and he frequently uses humor, dramatic labels, and elaborate behavior to control how others perceive him. 1 7 47

His confidence is supported by meticulous preparation. Lorenzo assesses escape routes, anticipates hostile reactions, and often builds plans within minutes. He is willing to deceive allies, threaten suspects, and employ extreme violence when he considers it necessary. 11 13 26

Despite his ruthlessness, Lorenzo distinguishes himself from monsters such as Sabo through his purpose: he accepts becoming monstrous only to destroy monsters and protect others. 34 37

Abilities & Skills

Detective Work and Deduction

Lorenzo observes behavior, environments, and small inconsistencies to reconstruct events or identify hidden motives.

• Identified the cleaner as the hospital arsonist by watching the crowd’s reactions. 6
• Deduced Sabo’s position at the Feast of Bliss from the host’s need to oversee the ballroom. 17
• Saw through Sabo’s body double by reading the man’s fearful eyes and behavior. 22
• Uses medical knowledge acquired through classes at the Royal Medical Academy. 3
• Understands portions of Suaran Hall’s Iron Whistle communication code. 9

Acting and Infiltration

Lorenzo studied acting at the Royal Academy of Arts for over a year in order to assume identities during investigations.

• Infiltrated Shrike’s casino as a waiter and dealer without being recognized. 11
• Uses costumes, fake facial hair, masks, and demeanor changes to support disguises. 14 16
• Treats labels and staged behavior as tools for steering other people’s assumptions. 7

Firearms, Swordsmanship, and Improvisation

Lorenzo is an aggressive close-quarters combatant who combines firearms, swordplay, mobility, and environmental awareness.

• Uses his Winchester shotgun to stop fleeing suspects and fight Fiends. 6 31
• Is highly proficient with a cane sword, including while disoriented by hallucinogens. 24 25
• Hijacked and operated a Steam Tram during a citywide pursuit despite limited technical knowledge. 7
• Uses deliberate deception in lethal gambles, including leaving Death Knell with only five bullets. 19 26

Secret Blood and Holy Flame

Lorenzo’s Secret Blood grants regeneration, enhanced physical ability, armored transformation, and demonic resilience. His blood and weapons can produce holy white flame capable of destroying Fiends. 31 34 38

• Burns Fiends from within after piercing them with his cane sword. 31 33
• Heals otherwise fatal wounds, though recovery is neither immediate nor free of cost. 34 38
• Can form black, metallic armor that protects him while white flames escape through its gaps. 37 38
• Must maintain control through willpower; Secret Blood is explicitly technology that turns humans into monsters to kill monsters. 50
• At 9.9% awakening, his Silver-Binding Bolt begins to melt and the state exceeds its stable range. 37

Spirit Sight

By smoking Mandrake Herb cigarettes, Lorenzo enters a state that lets him perceive fragments of hidden reality alongside hallucinations. 5 45

• Used Spirit Sight to investigate the Silver Fish and its transformed crew. 5
• Used it on Sabo’s ledger, where blood revealed a significant transaction. 45
• His increasing connection to darkness allows dark entities to notice and physically harm him during Spirit Sight. 45
• The method is unreliable and dangerous because hallucinations can distort his senses and judgment. 24 45

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Winchester — His favored shotgun, commonly concealed beneath his coat. 1 6
• Cane Sword — A black wooden cane concealing a sword; his primary melee weapon. 2 24
• Death Knell — Shrike’s silver-white revolver, engraved with gods and demons. Lorenzo used its deliberately incomplete load to deceive Sabo and Eve. 15 19 26
• Mandrake Herb cigarettes — Used to sharpen his mind, resist hallucinogens temporarily, and initiate Spirit Sight. 5 24 45
• Silver-Binding Bolt — A device connected to his Secret Blood state; it remains intact during the Underground Palace incident but begins melting during his 9.9% awakening. 31 37
• Nail Sword — A Demon Hunter Order weapon forged from alloy and plated with holy silver. 45
• Sabo’s ledger — Recovered from the Underground Palace; contains clues leading toward Ende and the Sacred Coffin. 33 45

Relationships

• Eve Phoenix — Initially an uneasy investigative ally, then a trusted partner through the Underground Palace crisis. Lorenzo guides and protects her, though he also manipulates her involvement to secure Sabo’s ledger. 8 28 31 45
• Shrike — Employer, source of Lower District intelligence, and volatile associate. Shrike respects Lorenzo’s usefulness while remaining suspicious of his past and methods. 2 3 10
• Sabo — Rival investigator and eventual enemy. Their conflict over the Sacred Coffin becomes a prolonged battle between two survivors who use Secret Blood for opposing purposes. 23 34 38
• Mrs. Fanrude — Lorenzo’s landlady, a former Sky Cavalry soldier who sees through his excuses and provides him with military maps and weapons. 10 45
• Kestrel / Moon Naredo — A mechanic Lorenzo meets aboard the train Radiance while traveling toward Ende. 47

Story Role / Major Arcs

Silver Fish Investigation

Lorenzo kills the abnormal sailor Wall and investigates the mystery surrounding the Silver Fish, its vanished crew, and its sealed cargo. His pursuit leads him through Old Dunling, into conflict with Suaran Hall, and toward Sabo’s Green Shark gang. 2 5 6 7

Feast of Bliss and Sabo’s Gamble

Using Eve’s noble status, Lorenzo infiltrates Sabo’s masked underground ball. Exposed by Sabo, he forces a high-stakes confrontation through Russian roulette and a coin-toss wager to obtain information about the Sacred Coffin. 14 16 19 20 23

Underground Palace Incident

Lorenzo and Eve become trapped beneath the Feast of Bliss after Sabo’s plan collapses. Lorenzo reveals his knowledge of Fiends, fights Stomach-Chewing Grass with holy flame, and helps Eve escape through the palace’s hidden waterways. 26 28 31 33

Secret Blood Awakening and Sabo’s Death

After Sabo transforms through Secret Blood, Lorenzo awakens his own Secret Blood more fully. He defeats Sabo in a brutal underground battle, ultimately destroying the monster while refusing Sabo’s request for prayer. 34 37 38

Sacred Coffin Investigation

Lorenzo uses Spirit Sight on Sabo’s ledger to identify Ende as a key location in the Sacred Coffin conspiracy. Armed with Mrs. Fanrude’s supplies, he boards the Radiance to investigate the west despite expecting danger. 45 47

Notable Quotes

“You became a monster to survive, but I have lived until now only to slaughter monsters!” 34

“Only, I live for the sake of others, Sabo.” 37

“A detective. A second-rate detective.” 47