Kaidor Blankenheim

"I'm Kaidor Blankenheim. And this head here called himself "Bruno Marlon" while alive."

- Kaidor Blankenheim

Kaidor Blankenheim, later taking the name Bruno Marlon and codenamed Second Dealer, was an aristocrat of Toragay in Elphegort and the father of Kaspar. Disowned from the Blankenheim Family after murdering his wife, the fugitive Kaidor eventually dealed with Père Noël to have his face changed to the right-hand man of Shaw Freesis of the Freesis Foundation and start a new life. After learning his son's membership in Père Noël, Kaidor took interest in collaborating with the criminal organization.

Early Life
"Before I left the family, I entrusted my son to my younger brother—to Karl."

- Kaidor

Born a member of the Blankenheim Family during the EC 550s, Kaidor was groomed as the eventual successor to his father, the Marquis of Toragay; at some point, he learned about the golden key that had come into the possession of his family. After he grew up, he married and later sired a son on August 30, EC 588. Soon after, he discovered his wife had been in an affair. Jealous, Kaidor became consumed by his rage and murdered his wife. Once his crime was discovered shortly after, he entrusted his newborn son to his younger brother, Karl, before fleeing Toragay.

On the Run
"However, he had gone missing before that more than 20 years ago. He fled after killing his wife."

- Ein Anchor regarding Kaidor

Officially disowned by his family, Kaidor remained a fugitive for some time, constantly evading the World Police pursuing him. At some point, the noble went into hiding in the Lucifenian Republic. In EC 597, Kaidor learned that his son, named Kaspar, was growing up identical to him and realized that their connection as parent and child could be discovered if his face gained public attention. Around that time, the concerned and fatigued noble made contact with First Santa Claus of the criminal organization Père Noël.

The aristocrat expressed his desire to change his identity and leave his fugitive life, Senator Julia told him that one of her subordinates could magically change his face. Kaidor tried to ascertain the woman's location from Santa Claus and the criminal senator agreed to give him the information in exchange for the location of one of the vessels of sin she was searching for, the golden key. The aristocrat described the heirloom had come in his family's possession, citing his son probably had it by then and that she should acquire it from him if she wanted the vessel.

Once Senator Julia Abelard related he should look for a fortune teller on the city of Rollam's main street, codenamed "Seventh Magician", Kaidor learned that the Freesis Foundation leader Shaw Freesis' top aide, Bruno Marlon, was visiting the country. Confirming the rich business executive was around the same age as him, Kaidor secretly intercepted Bruno and killed him. Severing his head and stuffing it in a bag, the fugitive aristocrat took it and a large package of cash with him to Rollam.

Magician's Miracle
"In other words, you want to act on behalf of that Bruno guy you killed—something like that, right, Lord Kaidor?" "I don’t remember saying "I killed Bruno," did I?" "Nevertheless, that seems to be your most likely action, given the circumstance."

- Seventh Magician and Kaidor

After finding Seventh Magician's shop, Kaidor entered the establishment and set down the bag before the fortune teller on her desk. After removing Bruno's head to show her, he stated he wanted her to change his face to be the same as that of the head. The fugitive aristocrat then questioned if she really could. Asked where he had heard of her, Kaidor related what he was told by First Santa Claus.

Questioned about his name, Kaidor inquired if she meant him or the head he held. When Magician replied she would like both, he asked if that was necessary for her to complete her trick. The fortune teller denied it before clarifying that it wouldn't be right to help someone she didn't know; in response, Kaidor reluctantly introduced himself and revealed the head's identity to her. Magician then pointed out that he must have wanted to act on behalf of the man he'd killed.

Kaidor answered that he never said he killed Bruno. The fortune teller countered that that was the most likely explanation and he said that it didn't matter, asking again if she could really change his face. As he glared at her with the intent to kill, he heard her reply that she could with the right compensation and he put a package of money on the desk, explaining that this was the advanced payment and that he'd pay her double if he succeeded as Bruno's replacement in the Freesis Foundation.

He followed Seventh as she led him to the back of the shop and silently lay face-up on the bed as she directed. The fortune teller then asked Kaidor if he was prepared to abandon his old life completely and he responded that he was ready to no longer live as a noble. Pressed again, he admitted that there was one thing that kept him from having no regrets, but that it was the very reason why he had to change his face, and explained the situation with Kaspar when asked. Afterwards, Seventh took out the Venom Sword and swiped it at his face, changing it to match Bruno's visage.

Right Hand of the Foundation
"Lord Kaidor... This is your last chance to confirm with me. To change your face is to essentially abandon your past life—are you prepared for that?"

- Seventh Magician

With his new face, Kaidor adopted Bruno Marlon's identity and started a new life as Shaw Freesis' right hand man, helping him manage the Foundation, secret World Police, and the Freesis information network at its headquarters in Bariti, Marlon. As part of the deal, "Bruno" paid Magician double the original payment for her services with the foundation's resources. At some point, he met Shaw Freesis' great granddaughters, Hanne and Heidemarie Lorre and dealt with the numerous issues they caused for the foundation.

In EC 608, Kaidor learned that Kaspar had joined Père Noël as "Second Dealer"; once he established contact with First Santa Claus again, Bruno agreed to act as a mole for the criminal organization. Following Kaspar's death as the previous Second Dealer on August 30, Bruno pressured the World Police to stop their investigations into Père Noël's black market in Toragay on Santa's orders.

A few days later in early September, Bruno received Hanne at the Freesis Foundation's headquarter's entrance in accordance to Shaw's summons. Noting her arrival, Kaidor told her that Shaw was waiting. While leading her through the halls, he cautioned that she was simply visiting as the foundation leader's subordinate, explaining they were concealing her identity as Shaw's great-granddaughter.

When Hanne stated she understood he didn't want her to cause an unnecessary family dispute over the heir, Bruno expressed his hope they were on the same wavelength, pointing out that Heidemarie at least spoke few words. After Hanne teased that she should speak a lot then, Bruno explained that wasn't what he meant before realizing they had arrived at Shaw's room. Knocking on his door, Bruno apologized for the interruption and announced Hanne's arrival.

Once Shaw welcomed her, Bruno opened the door and permitted Hanne to enter, watching the two converse about what transpired in Toragay. When Hanne refused her great-grandfather's suggestion that he clear the room, citing it would make Bruno uncomfortable to leave them both alone, Kaidor tsked. Later during the meeting, the elderly Shaw began violently coughing and the aide rushed over to him. Placing a hand on him, Bruno encouraged the foundation head to rest.

He was then brushed away as Shaw continued his conversation about Père Noël in Toragay. Once their meeting concluded, Bruno followed Hanne out of Shaw's room. Once the door was closed, Bruno noted the amount of faith placed in her. As Hanne began to respond, Bruno interrupted to remind her not to use the foundation's power recklessly and make sure that she didn't let her being the "great-granddaughter" get out either, given the risks.

On September 28, he attended his son's funeral as a representative of the Freesis Foundation; noticing Hanne present at the service, Kaidor frowned and remained silent. As Hanne's investigations into Père Noël continued, Santa promised Kaidor that he would be made the next Second Dealer if he disposed of Hanne and her sister. As Heidemarie recklessly tracked Rin Chan's kidnapper, he pressured the chief of Justea Hob Homer to put the officer on a suspension, requesting that he confiscate her gun. .

A Month in Charge
"It's been officially announced that a new head will be decided in one month. In the meantime... for only this one month, I'm the one on top! I can use their power as much as I'd like!"

- Kaidor as "Bruno Marlon"

After Shaw passed away on October 17, Bruno sent several agents from the secret World Police to summon Hanne and Heide to his viewing at the Foundation's headquarters. Awaiting their arrival, Kaidor met with Heidemarie two days later before escorting the officer out front to greet Hanne. When Heidemarie moved to speak, he cut her off and guided the two to the back door of the headquarters, explaining that the relatives gathered in the building did not wish the sisters to be seen too much.

Leading them directly to Shaw's room, Bruno stated that Shaw had passed away in his sleep and unlocked the door, allowing Hanne and Heidemarie inside. After watching Hanne mourn, Bruno asked if she finished her farewell. He then remarked that it was the first time he'd ever seen her cry while Heidemarie's face was composed like always. Cutting into the ensuing silence, Bruno began to speak when Hanne asked if they'd be leaving through the back door to avoid being seen. Shaking his head, Kaidor began to chuckle and said that wasn't it, the officers behind him pointing their guns at the sisters.

Announcing that the two would instead be going to prison, Kaidor laughed even louder and, when asked on what authority, explained how he, as the Foundation's "Bruno," now had control of the organization for one month. Adding that asking the World Police to arrest them would also be simple, Kaidor chuckled as Hanne remarked that the officers weren't uniformed and Heidemarie confirmed not knowing them. In explanation, he stated there was a dark side to every organization and that keeping up appearances was the way the Foundation made money.

As Hanne asked on what suspicion they would be arrested, Bruno stated that she was suspected to be the "Elluka Clockworker" that set fire to Lioness twelve years ago. When Hanne insisted she looked nothing like Elluka, Kaidor brushed it off, stating the only important thing was that she was there at the time. Turning to Heidemarie, he then noted how the children and staff at the Charity Institute had passed away, making a mocking show of sympathy at the tragedy. Then noting that the officer was present during the event, Bruno declared that she, the suspected culprit, would be arrested as a material witness.

Kaidor then watched as the officers in black restrained Hanne and attempted to do the same with Heidemarie. Seeing her attack the men with her fireworks gun, he muttered how he had instructed Hob to remove it, cursing him, and told the men to cease or alert the relatives by the sound of gunfire. Telling them to shoot her quickly, he watched as Hanne convinced Heidemarie to surrender and ordered the men to take them both away after the officer was restrained.

As Hanne asked why he would detain them, Kaidor asked if it was useless to say it was because he hated them. When the reporter remarked that someone who had served Shaw for decades would doubtful have such petty reasons, he admitted that, in order to keep the Foundation together, certain people must be pacified even when they were wicked people. The woman guessing he meant Père Noël, Kaidor begrudgingly admitted she was correct and explained how he was promised to be Second Dealer if he disposed of them.

When Hanne expressed her surprise, he demanded the officers to take them away immediately. Kaidor then had the two imprisoned in the World Police headquarters, planning to kill them quietly later before the women escaped. Once Aai Freesis was selected as the new foundation leader in November, Bruno was elected vice president of the Freesis Foundation beside Nob Nicole.

Personality and Traits
"A dark side exists somewhere in any organization, Hanne. To make money, you'll say anything people want to hear."

- Kaidor

Kaidor was a coldblooded and determined man. After killing his own wife, he demonstrated no scruple against using murder to solve his problems and had a visible willingness to kill anyone who stood in his way or refused to do as he wished. Similarly, he was callous to the deaths of other people, even children, and would find palpable amusement in disposing of his opponents. Working as a mole for Père Noël, Kaidor in addition had no problem with the organization’s illicit dealings and eventually wished to join for himself.

Living as a fugitive for many years Kaidor was willing to abandon his old life completely and understood he couldn't return to being an aristocrat. As Bruno Marlon, Kaidor maintained a façade as Shaw’s stern and trustworthy aide, working in the organization for many years. Despite the identity being fake, Kaidor served Shaw apparently to the best of his own ability; he used his connections in Père Noël and in the World Police to keep the Freesis Foundation thriving, believing that keeping up appearances was the way the Foundation made money. Similarly, he grew to dislike Hanne Lorre while in his new life for using Foundation resources recklessly with Shaw’s approval.

Despite this, Kaidor truly cared for his son, Kaspar, and regretted leaving his child behind to live as Bruno. However, not wishing his own doings to reflect badly on Kaspar in the eyes of the media, he concealed their parental relationship and took up Bruno’s identity so it would not be discovered. Similarly, he wished to work more closely with Père Noël after learning that his son had joined the criminal organization, and accepted receiving Kaspar's old position after his death.

Skills and Abilities
"It was decided that one with the name of "Bruno" would be the closest and most trusted aide to the Freesis Family. The one that has inherited the name of "Bruno" is me."

- Kaidor flaunting his influence

In the prime of his life, Kaidor was a strong man who was capable of killing individuals when they posed an obstacle to him. Similarly, he was determined to get his way even by using murder, and was willing to attempt as much in a moment when necessary. He was also intimidating to other parties, able to convey such determination with a look.

Kaidor also demonstrated the skills necessary to lay out of the public eye for many years as a fugitive, and as Bruno Marlon was able to maintain another’s identity for around ten years without being discovered. As Bruno, Kaidor demonstrated a degree of business savvy to aid in the running of the organization and later becoming its co-vice president, as well as to be offered the position of Second Dealer in Père Noël. Being the Foundation's "Bruno," Kaidor had a wealth of resources at his disposal that made him an effective mole for Père Noël and in a position to manipulate members of the secret World Police, particularly after Shaw's death, able to arrest opponents on little evidence to dispose of them later.

Character Connections
Kaspar Blankenheim: Kaidor's son. Kaidor cared about Kaspar deeply and wished to keep the boy’s reputation intact by not letting the public know of their parent-child relationship, though feeling regret that he had to leave him to do this. He continued to follow Kaspar’s progress and wished to join Père Noël when he did; despite this, Kaidor concealed his grief at his death and had no problem being offered his position.

Karl Blankenheim: Kaidor's brother. Kaidor had a familial relationship with Karl and trusted him with raising his son, as well as without exposing his true father.

Julia Abelard: An acquaintance of Kaidor. Kaidor met with Julia as First Santa Claus while a fugitive and trusted her information about Seventh Magician being able to change his face. After becoming Bruno Marlon, he maintained contact with her and Père Noël as a mole in the Freesis Foundation.

Shaw Freesis: Kaidor's employer as Bruno Marlon. Kaidor worked closely with Shaw for several years and feigned sadness at his eventual death as one of the mourners. Despite this, he held no real loyalty to Shaw or his family and worked, as well, behind his back in his many actions.

Hanne Lorre: An acquaintance of Kaidor. Kaidor came to know Hanne as the great-granddaughter of Shaw Freesis and grew to dislike her, particularly for her reckless usage of the Freesis Foundation's resources; he later had no issue with killing Hanne and her sister in order to join Père Noël, and took pleasure in exposing his true nature to the woman.

Bruno Marlon: Kaidor’s assumed identity. Despite their distant familial ties, Kaidor had no problem with killing Bruno, although initially reluctant to admit he had done such to others. He also knew the man well enough to imitate him over a ten year span.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * His surname, Blankenheim, is the name of two German municipalities; Elphegort, Kaidor's native country, is inspired by Germany.
 * In numerology, the name Blankenheim is associated with being emotional, sentimental, inquisitive, independent, and ruled by love, needing encouragement or affection when unloved and feeling unhappy when there is a lack of harmony.
 * Kaidor's name is partially inspired by his representative Vocaloid, KAITO, with both names sharing the first three letters.

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Appearances

 * Deadly Sins of Evil: Gift from the Princess who Brought Sleep (first appearance)
 * Deadly Sins of Evil: Fifth Pierrot
 * Gift Bonus Story