Gatt Coulomb

"My name is Sixth Venom— . I hast taken out Elluka Clockworker at the Calgaround Mayor's home."

- Gatt Coulomb

Gatt Coulomb, codenamed Sixth Venom, was a lieutenant general and a member of Père Noël. Subordinate to First Santa Claus and her apprentice Fourth Shadow, Gatt served the latter in the organization's operations in Elphegort. After Shadow's demise and Venom's failed assassination attempt of Elluka Clockworker, he returned to Santa's service.

Early Life
Born sometime during the 6th century EC, Gatt joined the military and earned the rank of lieutenant general. At some point, he joined the criminal organization Père Noël and received the codename "Sixth Venom"; around this time, he became the personal agent for Julia Abelard, "First Santa Claus". Working as a clean-up crew for the organization's dealings, Gatt eventually became the sole member in charge of assassination after the death of Fifth Pierrot.

Service to Père Noël
In December of EC 608, he was dispatched by First Santa Claus to retrieve the Venom Sword from another member, Seventh Magician. Receiving the vessel of Wrath as insurance of her death, Gatt strapped the transformed key to his waist and decided to goad the fake fortune-teller into making an escape. He then traveled to Magician's shop in Rollam, knocking on the door that snowy evening. Once she answered and welcomed him inside, Venom silently entered the shop and sat by the fireplace.

When Seventh questioned him on his business there, Gatt began to reply; hesitating for a moment, he then decided to continue and state that he had been sent out for the sword. Seventh guessed that this meant she was obsolete and the assassin agreed, remarking that various matters would be stirring in the near future. When his query questioned if it was related to the presidential election, Gatt admitted that he didn't know, unable to understand Julia's true intentions.

Seventh began asking why he would bother the enemy he was intending to kill with this information, and Gatt only replied vaguely that it was ultimately that "sort of thing". As Seventh appeared to consider his statement, he said that he would return the next morning, and that by then she would have to decide on an answer. Without a farewell, Gatt then swiftly left the store and returned the next morning, finding Seventh had decided to escape.

Around August of EC 609, Gatt was assigned to assist Julia's apprentice, Fourth Shadow, with their operation to develop an airborne disease that they could illegally market a cure for. After Mayrana agreed to an interview with the disguised Elluka Clockworker, Gatt was ordered to pose as Calgaround's local librarian to help direct "Hanne Lorre" to Toragay; he accepted the role. Soon after, he purchased the original copy of the Freesis Fairy Tale "Flower of the Plateau" from Second Dealer in Toragay.

Meeting with the Reporter
On August 30, after Hanne had her interview with Mayor "Julia", Gatt left for the library and disguised himself with a cloth over his head. While the disguised mage stared at the portrait of Mikulia and Gilbert Calgaround, Gatt approached her and remarked about the rarity of them having visitors. When asked if he was the librarian, Gatt nodded and inquired if she was intrigued by the painting.

Hanne brushed off the topic and introduced herself. While explaining her purpose there, Gatt interjected that he had already heard her interest in the Flower of the Plateau from the mayor. He then offered to let her look through the old vaults for information on the subject. Accepting his offer, Gatt granted her access to the vaults before leaving for the reception desk, saying he'd be cleaning and to call for him if needed.

Leaving the "Flower of the Plateau" book on the counter, Gatt entered his office behind the reception desk and began cleaning. Soon after, Hanne burst into the room with the book and grabbed the shocked Gatt by the collar. Demanding to know where he received the book, Gatt acted confused. Hanne explained that it was definitely famed author Yukina Freesis's original work and that all of the Lost List of Freesis Fairy Tales had to be immediately reported to the Freesis Foundation.

Feigning ignorance, Gatt exclaimed it was an accident and Hanne then threatened that the World Police would be unlikely to accept his answer; expressing surprise that she'd report him to the World Police, Gatt tried to interject when Hanne insinuated he illegally purchased the book but was cut off as Hanne explained her deduction. Once Gatt pointed out the World Police wouldn't arrest him on just her suspicion, Hanne replied that her sister also worked there and that she shouldn't take his threats lightly.

Gatt then admitted he had his tracks covered by Père Noël and the surprised Hanne released his collar. The reporter then promised to let him go if he confessed everything only to her and let her buy the book. As Gatt expressed worry that she'd rat him out, Hanne interjected that she wouldn't and that his choices were either telling her or the World Police. After she confirmed she'd omit him and his information from the article, Gatt agreed to tell her what transpired.

After confirming he met with a man in Toragay claiming to be the leader of Père Noël; Hanne asked for his name, Gatt said he didn't know since he wore a mask and then added that the man had blue hair. While Hanne became lost in thought considering his revelations, Gatt used the opportunity to escape, making a small cry while running for the nearest window. Once he opened it and leaped outside, the disguised agent returned to Mayrana's mansion and reported his success to her.

Encounter with the Mage
"And the recovery of the Doll?" "It hath completely vanished. After I stabbed Elluka, I went to the scene in an attempt to recover her――by then, she was already gone."

- Julia and Gatt

On October 21, Gatt witnessed Third Sleep Princess arrive at the mansion to continue her production of Gift and Fourth Shadow prepared for Elluka's expected arrival. Once he discovered Mayrana was defeated and killed by the mages later that night, Gatt hid by the entrance as the two returned from the mansion's basement with the freed Rin Chan. Venom then took advantage of Elluka being deep in thought again to run up and impale her on his sword.

After teasing the sorceress for not paying attention, Gatt swiftly removed his sword from Elluka's body and deflected Gumillia's gunfire. Announcing his codename and that he had taken out Elluka, Gatt said goodbye to the pair and rushed upstairs to retrieve the Sleep Princess' body: the Clockworker's Doll. Gatt entered Margarita's quarters and saw the doll was already gone. Gatt later moved Mayrana's corpse to another location to avoid discovery.

Report to Santa Claus
"Oh, it’s you. Lieutenant General Gatt Coulomb, won't you come in? Is the processing related to Elphegort finished?"

- President Julia greeting Gatt

On November 26, Gatt reported to Julia at her home in Rolled, Lucifenia. After knocking, Julia opened the door and welcomed him inside. When she asked if the post-processing in Elphegort was over, Gatt reported that he took care of the issue with the mayor of Calgaround. When she inquired afterward if he recovered the doll, Gatt nervously explained what had happened.

The furious Julia then stood up and looked straight into his eyes, asking if he was just grateful he hadn't been killed by the end. Shocked, Gatt listened while Julia pointed out how Mayrana, Kaspar, and Margarita took so many liberties and as a result were lost to her as pawns, also asking who ordered him to kill Elluka. The lieutenant general said in response that Mayrana's actions seemed to be due to jealousy of Elluka, caused by Julia's own obsession.

Asking if that excused her attempts to kill the mage and his own compliance with the plan, Julia lashed out and slapped him for his insubordination and Gatt apologized. He then asked about their Freesis Foundation connection, Bruno Marlon, and Julia answered that she had taken a liking to him and needed a new Marlon pawn in any case. As the soldier prepared to leave, Julia suddenly tasked him with weeding her garden and the shocked Gatt immediately asked why.

Julia then told him not to complain, offering to burn him to ashes instead, and Gatt agreed. After telling him to finish the task before her son returned home, Gatt reluctantly obeyed and began to say his goodbyes. Stopping himself before saying her codename aloud, Gatt said goodbye to his "President" before leaving. Afterwards, he weeded Julia's garden.

Personality and Traits
"My garden's weeds have grown quite a bit. Please cut them for me." "Huh!? Me?" "Do your chore without complaining! Or should I turn you to ashes instead?" "Understood."

- Julia and Gatt

Gatt was a coldblooded and disciplined individual, befitting his status as a soldier and member of Père Noël. Taking a dispassionate approach towards his missions, he loyally served the interests of his superiors and conducted himself in a formal, orderly manner, awaiting permission and orders for his actions, even entering buildings. As a result, Gatt disliked jobs that were irrelevant to his duties in Père Noël.

He was similarly straightforward and dependable, taking action when he believed it was needed and reporting failures with humility. This also made him fairly independent in the field, though also risked him overextending his superior's objective. He was loyal to his comrades as well and, despite being a terrible murderer, was willing to show mercy to his fellow members if they were being simply disposed of. However, due to his loyalty to the criminal organization, Gatt followed through with his orders all the same and would only give his comrades a short delay at best before he continued with his mission.

Therefore, Gatt generally avoided confrontation with his superiors, namely Julia and Mayrana; he obeyed them even if their orders were trivial or acted outside the explicit interests of Père Noël, largely due to fear of being killed by the magic-wielding women. However, Gatt wasn't above insubordination and would at least try to express his personal opinions when pressed by others. Likewise, he sometimes complained about his job, though learning to take care in speaking his mind around First Santa Claus.

While posing as Calgaround's local librarian, Gatt portrayed himself as a meeker and more innocent persona; pretending that illicit purchasing was his only crime, he feigned a fear of Elluka's threats and being discovered of his misdeeds. Because of this act, he also seemed more dramatic and affable in his reaction. As a habit, Gatt commonly wore a cloth over his face to mask his identity while taking part in an operation. He likewise spoke in a very formal, archaic dialect.

Skills and Abilities
As a trained soldier, Gatt had considerable speed and agility and was gift with swordplay, able to deflect bullets with his sword or dodge the gunfire. Gatt was similarly familiar with the basics to assassination, able to hide and await opportunities before striking; likewise, he could remain quiet and relatively undetected when sneaking up on someone. The Sixth Venom was also a competent liar, able to hold up a facade for extended periods of time without arousing suspicion.

Character Connections
Mayrana Blossom: A fellow member of Père Noël. Gatt worked closely with Mayrana during her time masquerading as Julia Abelard, and Gatt was close enough with her to understand her jealousy of Elluka because of Julia's obsession with the mage, and dutifully followed out her wishes.

Julia Abelard: Gatt's superior in Père Noël. Gatt was loyal to Julia as his superior, and while he occasionally talked back to her in defense of himself or other subordinates, he feared her wrath and never disobeyed a direct order, no matter how trivial.

Elluka Clockworker: One of Gatt's targets while under Mayrana. Gatt was aware of the jealousy that Elluka inspired in his fellow member and enjoyed taunting her along with Mayrana, proudly exclaiming how he had killed the sorceress after stabbing her.

Conceptualization and Origins

 * Gatt's name is partially inspired by his representative Vocaloid, Camui Gackpo, with both names sharing their first two letters.
 * In the Fifth Pierrot PV, Gatt is labeled as さむらい, referring to a "warrior" or "samurai", possible referencing his occupation as a soldier and Gackpo's samurai aesthetic.
 * Gatt is also given "chores" as his description; humorously, in Evil Food Eater Conchita, the Vocaloid Gackpo is credited as the "choreman" for the song while Gammon Octo, a former USE solider, is made the "choreman" of Evil's Theater.

Curiosities

 * Gatt's incredible swordsmanship and name "Venom" may be a nod to Gast Venom, another swordsman represented by Camui Gackpo.
 * While providing the first design of Gatt in Evillious media, Tamara confirmed that it was purely her own fake appearance for him and is not his official design.

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Appearances

 * Fifth Pierrot (first mentioned in PV)
 * Deadly Sins of Evil: Gift from the Princess who Brought Sleep (first appearance)
 * Gift Bonus Story
 * Quartets of Evil (non-canon appearance)