Bruno Zero

"There are some things I have to report."

- Bruno Zero

Bruno Zero was an employee of the USE Dark Star Bureau and the chief to Supreme Court Director Gallerian Marlon. Assigned to oversee the bureau's private espionage force PN, Bruno managed Gallerian's orders to each of its agents along with the judge's standard business.

Early Life
Born during the EC 900s, Bruno eventually became part of the USE Dark Star Bureau, become Director Gallerian Marlon's close aide. At some point, Bruno was made to oversee the Dark Star Bureau's espionage force, PN; Bruno also became aware Gallerian believed the Clockworker's Doll was his dead daughter, Michelle. When Gallerian ordered the construction of Evil's Theater to store the vessels of sin he collected in EC 982, Bruno oversaw the project.

Report on the Fugitive
"We've found the fugitive Nyoze Octo. It would seem he's in hiding with his lover in Lucifenia's town of Rolled." "I see. Kill him." "Acknowledged. Then... let’s have No. 8 do it."

- Bruno and Gallerian

Once the theater was completed in December, he assured the vessels were transferred to the theater. Around that same time, he located the fugitive Nyoze Octo in the city of Rolled, taking refuge with No. 8 as his lover. Bruno then visited Gallerian's office at the bureau; knocking, he asked if he could come in and Gallerian permitted him. Once he entered, Bruno announced he had things to report and mentioned the theater's completion. As he mentioned that "Michelle" was "transferred" there, the aide quickly corrected himself to say she was "moved" there as her new dwelling along with the other vessels of sin.

When Gallerian asked if there was anything else, Bruno confirmed they located Nyoze to be hiding with his lover, omitting her identity. Gallerian then ordered the man's death and Bruno suggested No. 8 be assigned the mission, citing she was the most skilled at assassinations. Gallerian responded that he'd leave the choice to him since he was busy. When the judge then questioned if there was anywhere he and Ma could dine that night since he closed down the Graveyard, Bruno suggested a good restaurant at Calgaround's Merrigod Plateau and said he could make the reservation for him.

Once Gallerian conceded to the choice, Bruno stated that was everything and prepared to leave. Before he left the room, Gallerian stopped him and inquired if he was hiding anything from him. The aide replied that there was nothing for his ears that he needed to judge on. Gallerian then conceded to have faith in him before qualifying it was so long as he didn't bear fangs at him. The aide then politely excused himself again and finally left the room. Afterward, he relayed Gallerian's orders for Nyoze's assassination with a loaded revolver to No. 8 and she successfully completed the mission.

Personality and Traits
"Are you hiding something from me?" "Nothing for your ears, Director sir; only what you’ve judged so. It's inconsequential." "Well, all right. I have faith in you... so long as you don’t bear your fangs at me."

- Gallerian and Bruno

Bruno was a responsible and capable man, fulfulling Gallerian's orders as commanded in a terse and professional manner. He was considered genuinely trustworthy and readily took on Gallerian's more shady and corrupt practices within the Dark Star Bureau. At the same time, the man wasn't above hiding matters from his employer on the assumption they didn't require his attention, preferring to deal with such complications himself. Regardless, his silent attitude caused some friction with Gallerian, though ultimately left to his own devices.

Skills and Abilities
Bruno was a reasonably efficient middle-manager, demonstrating effective management over PN and Gallerian's day-to-day tasks. Despite his professional and orderly manners, the man was poor at hiding secrets.

Character Connections
Gallerian Marlon: Bruno Zero's employer. As his aide, Bruno managed many of Gallerian's assets, including construction projects and his espionage force.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * The name Bruno is derived from the Germanic brun, meaning "shield" or "armor".
 * His surname Zero likely refers to his direct oversight of PN's numbered agents.

Appearances

 * Deadly Sins of Evil: Fifth Pierrot (first appearance)
 * Seven Crimes and Punishments (album) (first mentioned)