Alfred

Biodata

Background / History

Life in Rojia and the Bellwyn Investigation

Alfred worked as a radio host and maintained a mental connection with Miss Molly at No. 128 on Mink Street. He had an agreement with Dis governing their coexistence; when reminded of it, he insisted that neither he nor Molly had violated its terms. He had also fought Dis, later recalling that Dis had restricted himself to arts available at the Inquisitor level 21 23 49.

About a month before pledging himself to Kallen, Alfred visited Bellwyn City, where churches and government troops had responded to a Divine Descent Ritual. He learned that the ritual had summoned an unknown evil god and later connected it to Kallen and Dis 23 30.

Pledge to Kallen

An earlier encounter with Kallen through Alfred and Molly’s mental bridge left Alfred deeply frightened. What disturbed him most was a mysterious “hymn”: he recognized it as a developed language but could find no trace of it in records or ancient texts. He interpreted this as evidence that Kallen was a Divine Envoy founding a new religion 21.

When Kallen arrived at No. 128 with the possessed Mrs. Hughes, Alfred concealed himself and waited rather than interfere. Hearing Kallen shout, he treated the cry as a summons, burst through the bedroom window, and immobilized Mrs. Hughes. With Kallen’s hesitant assent, he called Molly, who consumed both Mrs. Hughes and the possessing presence 21.

Kallen’s statement that Dis was his grandfather by blood convinced Alfred that he was facing a god born into a human body. Alfred pledged to become his servant and supplied a business card so Kallen could summon him again. Privately, he still feared that this apparently divine being might actually be an evil god; his proposed response was absolute obedience without prying 22 23.

Joining the Immerlis Family

Alfred answered Kallen’s telephone summons during the hospital attack. He examined the dead nurse Nasi, discovered the bewitching demon inside her, applied a new seal, and carried her body away for Molly. The corpse’s awakened spirituality and captive demon made it suitable for Molly’s use as a purified body 27 28.

Alfred and Molly subsequently arrived as applicants for employment with the Immerlis Family. Dis approved them as legitimate otherworldly assistants and assured Kallen that they would not endanger the household. Alfred began working alongside Mason and Ron in the funeral business 34 35 37.

The Siso Family Case

Alfred accompanied Kallen and Dis in confronting those responsible for Siso’s family’s deaths. He controlled Molf’s youngest son to gain entry to the estate, compelled Molf to eat cigarettes and cigars until he died, and impersonated the murdered editor-in-chief Humil over the telephone to locate the remaining conspirators 41 42.

At the Glorious Hotel, Alfred supplied music, diverted the bodyguards, and remained with Kallen while Dis pursued Aloteta. Afterward, he transported the bodies into the family’s basement. Watching Kallen awaken Siso and his family filled him with delight and reinforced his belief that he had danced alongside an Evil God 43 44.

Appearance

• Face and bearing: Handsome, solemn, and immaculately refined, even when dressed casually 21 34.
• Eyes: Blood-red when Succubus Eyes are active; otherwise human-looking with a faint gray haze 23.
• Clothing: Appears in a red suit and hat, later a blue suit and tie, and gray work clothes for funeral duties 21 28 37 41.
• Voice: Deep and elegant, with the polished delivery of a male radio host 45.
• Workwear: His uniform comes from a Rhine Street boutique and follows the design worn by a Ruilan prince during a mining-district visit 40.

Personality

Alfred’s deference to Kallen combines terror, religious conviction, and ambition. He hopes to accompany a divine being while its religion is still taking shape, gaining a place in the legends that follow. His fascination with religious murals reflects that larger goal: he says appearing on one is not his ambition itself, but an inevitable result of achieving it 21 49.

Despite his lavish praise, Alfred is not unquestioning. He keeps his discerning eyes active before Kallen, investigates the unfamiliar hymn, and admits that strong belief can coexist with doubt. His concern is less whether Kallen possesses greatness than whether that greatness belongs to a true god or an evil god 21 23.

He is proactive and attentive in service, preparing clothing, transport, and romantic decorations before being asked. He also shares Kallen’s macabre humor, enthusiastically suggesting human “ingredients” for spring rolls. Outside this service, he genuinely enjoys body-moving work because different corpses produce different sensations when touched 40 41 43 45.

Abilities & Skills

Succubus Eyes

Alfred’s red-eyed ability provides discernment and control 23.

• Sees through falsehoods and perceives people’s hearts 23.
• Freezes the possessed Mrs. Hughes in the middle of a knife swing 21.
• Identifies Nasi’s awakened corpse, its restraint, and the separate consciousness inhabiting it 28.
• Controls Molf’s youngest son and compels Molf to consume tobacco 41 42.
• His deeper examination of Nasi causes blood to flow from his right eye 28.

Supernatural Broadcasting and Voice Mimicry

Alfred projects his voice through radios and telephone receivers, using them for both entertainment and deception 21 42.

• Broadcasts through the bedroom radio regardless of its power switch, electricity supply, or even whether it contains working components 21.
• Speaks through Humil’s telephone receiver while miming a call in the same room 42.
• Reproduces Humil’s voice exactly and relays the caller’s words through a radio for the group to hear 42.
• Produces musical accompaniment through a purchased radio 43.

Mental Connection and Auditory Memory

• Maintains a bridge between his mind and Miss Molly’s, through which he witnessed Kallen’s terrifying appearance 21.
• Remembers everything he hears; the unfamiliar hymn continues to recur in his mind afterward 21.
• Recognizes the hymn as a fluent, rhythmic language and searches historical and religious records for its origin 21.

Concealment, Movement, and Sealing

• Conceals himself by sealing off his aura, though he believes Kallen has already detected him 21.
• Moves from the street into the second-floor bedroom almost instantly, breaking the window without scattering its glass violently 21.
• Replaces the weakening restraint on Nasi with his own red-glowing seal, securing the demon inside her corpse 28.

Practical and Religious Knowledge

• Understands church affairs, Divine Descent Rituals, and the legal procedures governing an Inquisitor’s otherworldly assistants 23 41 49.
• Explains the Mills Church’s origins and the bodily changes certain faiths can cause 41.
• Drives both his Santeland and the family hearse, handles bodies, and prepares formal outfits for Kallen 28 41 42 44.
• Hosts horror stories and relationship-analysis programs; he notes that the latter receive higher ratings 49.

Relative Strength

• Puer describes him as powerful enough to negotiate peaceful coexistence with a regional Inquisitor or another church’s local leader 25.
• Alfred acknowledges that he cannot defeat Dis. After learning that Dis used a Forbidden Spell, he considers himself fortunate that their earlier fight involved only Inquisitor-level arts 43 49.

Equipment / Items

• Limited-edition Santeland: A fully equipped car used to answer Kallen’s summons and offer transport 28 41 45.
• Radio-host business card: Lists his occupation and telephone number, giving Kallen a direct means to summon him 23.
• Inquisitor’s permit: A black envelope issued by Dis to authorize Alfred’s actions as an otherworldly assistant 41.
• Portable radio: Purchased for 3,000 Lu Coins outside the Glorious Hotel and used for the group’s musical entrance; Kallen later keeps it as a souvenir 43 44.

Relationships

• Kallen — Master and the focus of Alfred’s hopes for the future. Alfred interprets him first as a Divine Envoy and later as a descended god or Evil God, pledging wholehearted service 21 22 23 43.
• Dis — Powerful opponent turned supervising Inquisitor and employer. Alfred respects him as Kallen’s grandfather and operates under his authorization 23 35 41 49.
• Miss Molly — Mental-linked companion and fellow follower of Kallen. Alfred secures Nasi’s body for her and advises her on serving their new master without drawing unwanted attention 21 23 28.
• Puer — Fellow otherworldly companion whose intervention briefly makes Alfred feel outdone. He later removes her from Kallen’s date at Kallen’s request and discusses his ambitions with her 42 49.
• Mason — Funeral-business employer who nicknames him “Afu.” Alfred’s efficiency leads Mason to consider whether Ron is still needed 37 44.
• Ron — Fellow body mover. Their conversation about Alfred’s enjoyment of touching corpses unsettles even the experienced Ron 40.

Notable Quotes

“I wish to follow in your footsteps, to be your soaring eagle, your beast of burden, your most loyal and most honored servant!” 22

“Actually, the more you believe in something, the more you also doubt it.” 23

“My goal in life isn't to get onto a mural. But if I achieve my goal, ending up on one will be inevitable.” 49