Gallerian Marlon

"Money is the best lawyer in Hell."

- Gallerian Marlon

Gallerian Marlon was the Supreme Court Director of the USE Dark Star Bureau, dubbed as the Master of the Court in life and known as the Collector by later generations. Devastated after an accident killed his wife and daughter, Gallerian agreed to help Ma collect the vessels of sin to save his "child" and made a contract with the Demon of Greed. Accepting bribes to save the guilty and convict the innocent, the judge eventually collected many of the vessels of sin, storing them in a theater he constructed in the Millennium Tree Forest.

Early Life
"I'll tell you just in case, don't tell my wife about our—" "I know. "Don't want my daughter Michelle to be unhappy," right?"

- Gallerian and Ma regarding their affair

Born in EC 944, Gallerian eventually married Mira and they had a single child together, Michelle. At some point, he became acquainted with the playwright Ma and they later entered an affair. Worried about Michelle finding out about the affair, Gallerian told the playwright to avoid visiting his home while his family was around and to keep their relationship a secret. In EC 964, Gallerian sired Nemesis Sudou with Ma.

Exerting his talents in law at a young age, Gallerian was appointed the youngest Chief Justice in the history of the Union State of Evillious' Dark Star Bureau. With his position as the "Master of the Court", he became very successful, settling in a mansion in Levianta. Over the years, Gallerian grew familiar with his servants Rennert, Kacherina, and Larisa's knocking before they entered a room. During the late EC 970s, the judge posed with his wife and their daughter for a photograph, smiling. He later framed the picture of their happy family and kept it in his home's study.

Sin Fragments
"I don't need the vessels of sin." "Oh... is that so?"

- Gallerian and Ma

In EC 978, Ma told Gallerian that she wanted to create a film adaptation of "The Daughter of Evil" and lent him the novel. Around that time, Mira and Michelle left on a trip aboard the Titanis; later on, the judge went on a vacation from work. The day before his family was scheduled to return home, Gallerian decided to spend his holiday reading the story before Ma got impatient. Sitting in his study, the judge read Yukina Freezis' tale about the conspiracy surrounding Princess Riliane and the Marlon Royal Family caused by the vessels of sin.

Once he finished the book, he stretched his limbs and noticed it was sunset. As he gazed at the novel and its author's signature, he heard two knocks at the door and insuited it was Rennert. Permitting him to enter, the butler came in and stated that Ma had come to visit. After telling Rennert to send her in, the judge waited until Ma entered and asked if he had read the book; the judge immediately confirmed he had just finished.

When asked about his impression of the tale, Gallerian admitted the novel was very different from the Freezis Fairy Tale he was familiar with. Once he questioned her about which tale was true, Ma insisted it was the book. The blue-haired judge then chided she couldn't just decide that for certain since she'd never actually seen the events and the amused playwright agreed before asserting the book was indeed the true story hidden in the darkness of history. Huffing at her claim, the judge pointed out her implication that mages and demons actually existed.

Deciding to give up the argument, the judge instead admitted he that he did enjoy the read and getting to learn about his ancestors. After standing from his chair, the judge returned the book to Ma and inquired about her desired film adaptation. In response, the playwright grabbed his arm, flirting that she would need a sponsor. Gallerian immediately declined, citing he liked movies but was unwilling to fund such a project. Shaking her off his arm, Ma pouted and took out her smoking pipe from her sleeve.

Gallerian then stated it was a non-smoking room and the playwright ignored him while prowling the room until coming across the photo of him and his family. When she suddenly noted his wife was returning tomorrow, Gallerian questioned if she was threatening him. As he began retorting to her implication he'd expose their affair to his wife, Ma laughed it off, insisting it wasn't her style. Following a long silence, Gallerian attempted to break the unpleasant atmosphere by asking about what happened with the characters afterward.

When Ma questioned if she should send him Yukina's memorandum with the specifics, the judge declared he just wanted the rough idea. The curious judge then pointed out the names of Elluka Clockworker and Gumillia had appeared a century after the era portrayed in the book and Ma picked up on his reference to the tales of Lemy the Ripper. The playwright then explained that Yukina only wrote that the two mages had traveled to the East, making it impossible to connect them to Lemy's murder given Yukina died before his lifetime.

Gallerian then conversed with her about Germaine Avadonia and the absurd theories about her reincarnating as Julia Abelard or the infamous leader of Père Noël being Germaine as a magical immortal. Ma likewise described that Yukina's writings only stated she had gone traveling with Chartette Langley, leaving no other historical record afterward. As the doubtful judge pondered the theories about Julia Abelard being Germaine as possible due to the vessels of sin, he rhetorically asked why Abyss I.R. had been collecting the vessels of sin and Ma responded that she had heard that collecting them all granted the collector any wish.

As Gallerian thought about the romantic effect collecting those demonic vessels had, Ma noticed he took interest and suggested they look for the artifacts together. The judge immediately interrupted and inquired if money was necessary. When the excited playwright affirmed it was, the judge expressed he didn't need the vessels of sin. Once Ma said she'd return and began walking out, Gallerian stopped the playwright and reminded her not to tell his wife about their affair. Ma responded she was aware about that and his desire not to make Michelle unhappy finding out.

As Ma told him to tell her whenever he changed his mind about their conversation regarding the film and the vessels of sin before she left, the judge sat back down in his chair and ignored her, falling asleep. He was later shaken awake by Rennert and the butler told him Mira and Michelle had been in an accident. Shocked, Gallerian's sight went dark as he heard Rennert continue explaining that their ship had been sunk by a giant octopus right before entering the harbor. Perceiving the Clockworker's Doll to be his daughter, Gallerian learned "Michelle" was permanently disabled and had her confined to her room.

Dark Star Scandal
"The most important thing for me is that you can pay me money. That's it. We made a deal for a good money-making scheme instead. If you were found guilty, he would transfer your entire fortune to me. Your entire fortune!"

- Gallerian

In EC 980, Ma approached Gallerian and spoke to him about the vessels of sin again. Assured his wish to heal his child could be achieved through their combined magic, the judge agreed to help Ma collect the vessels for himself. After locating the Marlon Spoon vessel, Gallerian presided over the trial and found the owner guilty, confiscating the vessel for himself. Afterward, he forged a contract with the Demon of Greed to help him attain the wealth he needed to find and collect the other vessels. Using the vessel to speak with the Clockworker's Doll, Gallerian kept it on his person at all times; at some point, Michelle told Gallerian that she disliked Ma and he decided to keep her away from his home for his darling daughter.

Around that time, the Dark Star Bureau was privatized and lost government funding. Gallerian then accepted bribes to decide his rulings; sentencing anyone unwilling or able to pay his bribe fees, the judge began ruling countless criminals innocent while convicting numerous innocents, amassing a huge fortune. Spreading his corruption throughout the bureau, Gallerian had his close aide Bruno Zero help the judge oversee the court bureau's important matters.

Sometime after, Gallerian established a private espionage force within the bureau, dubbing it PN. Acting as PN's master "First Santa Claus", Gallerian had the secret organization serve his needs. Gallerian later presided over the trial of Nemesis Sudou and her cohort. Determined the heinous criminal useful for PN, the judge convicted them both to the death penalty. Afterward, he offered Nemesis exemption from her heinous crimes in exchange for becoming the espionage force's latest member. She accepted the offer and Gallerian inducted her as No. 8 of the organization, making her his private assassin.

Scherzer Case
"It ached my heart a bit, but I let the gavel hit cleanly for money."

- Gallerian mocking Scherzer

At some point, Gallerian presided over a case regarding a celebrity assaulting a woman. Sometime before the trial, the defendant, Scherzer, approached Gallerian and offered him a bribe for exoneration. The judge accepted the offer and ruled him innocent on account of lacking substantial evidence, deeming the available evidence too circumstantial.

He later returned home and heard the radio report on his ruling; hearing of Scherzer's growing popularity with women after the trial, Gallerian called it ridiculous. That night, the Chief Justice noticed Scherzer enter his study and the celebrity said he was saved thanks to him. The judge responded that people were only saved if they had money. When Scherzer sarcastically praised him, the judge coldly brushed him off before warning him to be more careful around women. Told he'd keep it in mind, Gallerian watched the celebrity depart via the window he entered from.

Later on, the judge was visited by Ma while he was working in his study. When asked by the playwright if he knew about the rumors of several women's disappearances, the apparent whistleblower in the case, and Scherzer's suspected involvement, Gallerian asked if the information was true. She debated that it was possible though it seemed unlikely; cursing Scherzer's apparent indiscretion if it was indeed true, Gallerian stood from his chair and remarked that him being acquitted would be meaningless. Pointing out the damage it would do to his reputation, Gallerian grabbed his cloak and told Ma he was going out.

Once the judge made contact with the whistleblower, he was directed to a rundown bar. As he entered from the outside rain, Gallerian noted the nature of their meeting place and the contact said he felt it was the best place to meet. Recognizing him as Scherzer's subordinate, the man introduced himself as Bogaerts and Gallerian asked if his story was true.

Bogaerts confirmed the rumors and explained that Scherzer was kidnapping several woman, including his niece, and imprisoning them in his suburban mansion's basement in an attempt to mimic the Venomania Event. Bogaerts then revealed his place as Scherzer's financial manager and offered to give Gallerian all of Scherzer's wealth if the judge convicted him. Gallerian agreed and later sent the police to investigate Scherzer's home, finding the women and prompting them to search for the suspected criminal.

While working at his desk that night, Gallerian notice Scherzer enter from his study's window and petitioned him to be his savior again. Gallerian conceded to the offer if he was paid ten times the amount of the previous bribe and the celebrity reluctantly agreed to make the arrangements. The curious judge then inquired why Scherzer kidnapped women when he was already so wealthy.

Scherzer then explained he had an irresistible desire to see women lose hope. Describing the exhilaration he felt from it, Scherzer added that he just made money off it on the side, pointing out one could never have too much money. Gallerian then sarcastically remarked about the height of his sleaziness and Scherzer countered that he was the same, acquitting anyone who bribed him. Gallerian smiled and agreed, stating that he would save anyone who paid him money, reiterating "anyone".

The next day, Gallerian presided over Scherzer's trial. Following the criminal proceedings and Bogaert's testimony, Gallerian announced that he came to a decision. Standing from his seat with all the files, the judge declared he found Scherzer guilty of all thirteen charges brought against him. As the shocked and infuriated criminal was gagged and dragged away, Gallerian commented about the nuisance.

Later, Gallerian put on a cloak and visited Scherzer's prison cell. After asking him how he was feeling, Gallerian removed his hood and stated that he came to explain his reasoning so the criminal would mistunderstand. Once he confirmed he didn't have a personal vendetta against him, the judge explained that Scherzer's foolish desires and carelessness did him in. Noting he still didn't seem to know who one of the kidnapped girls actually was, he revealed her relation to Bogaerts.

Smiling, the judge put a hand to his forehead and asked if he finally realized that he had asked him to save him when he couldn't actually pay him. Gallerian then reminded him that the only thing that mattered was that he got paid and maliciously revealed the plan to acquire Scherzer's entire fortune for convicting him instead. Gallerian mocked how he ultimately struck the gavel cleanly for the sake of money despite it hurting his heart a little.

As he prepared to leave, the judge added that Scherzer would be executed the next day along with his subordinates, since what he just told him was potentially detrimental to Bogaerts. Telling Scherzer that they'd meet again in Hell if possible, Gallerian left the screaming criminal to his fate. Once he arrived home, Gallerian removed his cloak and approached his daughter. Looking down upon her while thinking that he just needed a little more time, he knelt before her chair and called her by name.

Octo Murder Case
"Still... I don't agree with the ruling! My brother... Nyoze the likes of a murder... there's no way!"

- Gammon Octo

In EC 982, Gallerian discovered Second Lieutenant Nyoze Octo was in possession of the Venom Sword. The judge then had him framed for murder and arrested. After the sword was confiscated and he obtained the necessary falsified evidence, Gallerian presided over Nyoze's trial and convicted him of the crime. The bureau director later had the Venom Sword covertly transferred to his home's treasury. Afterward, Nyoze's brother, Sergeant Major Gammon, attempted to arrange a meeting with Gallerian and the judge refused to see him. Around that time, Gallerian began thinking they should find somewhere away from the public's gaze to store the vessels to avoid his removal of evidence from being caught.

Soldier's Sword
"Here, this is it. Was I mistaken?" "This is without a doubt the Venom Sword. Heheh, with this, four remain—whoops sorry. "Five" remain. Please continue collecting them this way."

- Gallerian and Ma

Several days since ruling on Nyoze's trial, Gallerian hurried home and headed straight for his daughter's room late that night. Right after closing the front door, Gallerian heard the door bell ring. Annoyed, he questioned who it could be at that hour and opened the door. Recognizing Gammon at the entrance, the peeved judge interrupted the soldier's apologetic introduction to confirm he knew who he was and what he wanted. He then bluntly told the sergeant major that he didn't wish to speak with him and attempted to close the door.

The soldier immediately stopped the judge by holding the door; As Gammon pleaded that Nyoze couldn't be a murderer, Gallerian noted his implication was that his judgment as the Dark Star Bureau's director was wrong, silencing the young man. Gallerian then reasoned that he understood his desire to trust in his brother before citing the investigation results confirmed the victim's wounds were inflicted by Nyoze's sword and that second lieutenant was definitely guilty.

When Gammon then asked if he could at least be given the sword since it was precious heirloom, Gallerian claimed it was also impossible as all criminal evidence was confiscated by the state under law. As Gammon attempted to retort, the judge questioned if that wasn't enough and declared he'd accuse the man of trespassing if he didn't desist. The dejected soldier then abided and politely excused himself for intruding before finally leaving.

Once he closed the door, Gallerian headed straight to Michelle's room and saw Ma there with her. When the playwright offered to make him something to eat, or give him a bath, he coldly interrupted and told her not to come to his home without his permission. As the playwright playfully insisted since his wife was already gone, the judge plainly revealed Michelle's dislike of her, looking over at his disabled daughter. Ma replied that it couldn't be as she was the girl's mother and Gallerian told her that it was pointless to make a joke as he was already mad.

After telling her to hurry up and leave, Ma agreed to abide after she received what she came for; recalling the Venom Sword, Gallerian told her to wait and he retrieved it from his treasury before returning to the room. Presenting it to her in a single swing, the judge handed it to her and asked if he was mistaken about it. Once the playwright confirmed it was authentic and encouraged him to continue collecting them as he had, Gallerian hesitantly questioned if it was really true his wish to have Michelle heal would be granted by collecting the vessels, earning Ma's reassurance her words were no different from before.

He then cautioned that his position would be compromised if him removing confiscated evidence was discovered and Ma said she'd try. After the playwright admitted it would be best to store the vessels in a place away from the public eye, Gallerian admitted he had been considering that as well. As Ma left, she stopped and reminded Gallerian he couldn't lose the spoon since it was the only means for him to communicate with his daughter. The judge assured her he always had it and removed the vessel from his pocket to show her. Stating that was fine, Ma said goodbye and left the room.

Afterwards, Gallerian approached Michelle and told her he was home. He then asked if she was lonely while he was gone and the bored girl insisted he should take a vacation to spend time with her. The judge then tried to explain the difficulty it would be for even him to just take a holiday. He then promised he would do so as soon as possible, noting he was looking for her friends so her feeling of boredom would be relieved.

Shutting Down the Graveyard
Later that year, Gallerian learned about an abandoned home in the Millennium Tree Forest and visited the location. Determining it was the ideal place to store his vessel of sin collection, the judge purchased the property and ordered the residence be torn down and replaced with a small movie theater, calling it "Evil's Theater". Once two skeletal corpses were found when the building was torn down, the judge decided to add a graveyard around the theater grounds as well; having a clock tower included in the construction, the judge named it "Heartbeat Clocktower" after the one present at Castle Hedgehog.

At some point, Gallerian collected at least two of the Four Mirrors of Lucifenia. After discovering the owner of the Glass of Conchita and one of the four Mirrors was working at the Graveyard restaurant, the judge sent a team to investigate, arrest the vessel's holder, and confiscate the vessels for himself. Once the investigators apprehended the "evidence", Gallerian left the vessels on his study's desk while he began reading a book from his shelf. He eventually collected all four Mirrors of Lucifenia.

Once the judge learned Nyoze had escaped prison and gone into hiding, the judge had an investigation launched to covertly locate the fugitive second lieutenant. As construction of Evil's Theater reached completion, the judge decided to have Michelle reside there for a while to potentially ease her illness.

Uncertain Dream
"Deadly sinner possessed by the Demon of Greed—  it would be fitting for you to be bound for hell... However, I shall give you but a single chance." "Wait. Before that—  who're you? Before you take such a cavalier attitude with someone, don't you think you should name yourself first?" "I be Master of the Hellish Yard. She who judges the dead."

- Master of the Hellish Yard and Gallerian

In December of EC 982, the judge fell asleep at his office in the bureau while looking over the Fifth Pierrot case files. Finding himself suddenly in a large dark cavern, lava spouting everywhere, the judge saw the lines of naked people ahead and followed them to the massive gates. Seeing a masked woman there, Gallerian pushed through the nude crowd and approached her; as he looked upon her, the judge felt he had met the woman somewhere before.

When the woman asked if he was indeed the USE Dark Star Bureau's director Gallerian Marlon who would executed any innocent man for money, the judge affirmed he was. Once she stated that it would be fitting for he possessed by the Demon of Greed to be sent for hell but would offer him a chance, the judge told her to wait and inquired about her own identity, noting one should name themself before having such a casual chat with them. The woman answered that she was the Master of the Hellish Yard who judged the dead.

Inferring she decided whether the dead went to heaven or hell, the bureau director asked about the specifics of the "chance" she spoke of. The hell master then clarified that if he relinquished the entirety of his fortune he amassed in life, she would give him the ticket to heaven. Gallerian pointed out she basically meant "Money is the best lawyer in Hell" and the Master of the Hellish Yard replied that it was his decision, saying there was little time remaining and that he needed to decide quickly. Already knowing his response, he gave her his refusal.

Bruno's Report
"We've found the fugitive Nyoze Octo. He appears to be in hiding with his lover in Lucifenia's Rolled." "I see. Kill him."

- Bruno and Gallerian

Immediately afterward, the judge awoke and looked around his empty office, seeing the still open Fifth Pierrot files on his desk in front of him. After closing the files, the judge stood up when a knock came to the door. Hearing Bruno ask if he could enter, the judge permitted him. Once the aide entered and confirmed he had some things to report, Gallerian expressed his hope that they were good things. Bruno then confirmed that Evil's Theater's construction had been completed and that Michelle and his entire vessel of sin collection had already been safely moved there.

The judge expressed his hope that the fresh forest air helped with his daughter's illness even if only a little before asking if there was anything else. Bruno then reported that they'd found the fugitive Nyoze hiding with his love in Lucifenia's city of Rolled. After Gallerian promptly ordered his death, Bruno suggested having No. 8 handle the mission, citing she was their most skilled assassin among PN's members. Gallerian told him he'd leave the personal selection to him since he was busy preparing for the next trial.

As the judge said he'd have dinner with Ma at the Graveyard afterward, he recalled he'd already closed it down and asked if there was anywhere else they could eat that night. Bruno then related there was a good restaurant at Calgaround's Merrigod Plateau and that he could arrange a reservation for them. The bureau director noted the Elphegortean city was a little far before settling on it, citing it wouldn't be bad to eat while gazing at the plateau flowers.

Once Bruno said that was everything report and prepared to leave, the suspicious judge told him to wait. When Bruno asked what he needed, the judge 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 conceded to have faith in him before qualifying it was so long as he didn't bear fangs at him. Afterward, Bruno excused himself again and finally left the room.

Corrupt Dealings
After Michelle returned home, Gallerian stored the Marlon Spoon, Glass of Conchita, and two of the Four Mirrors of Lucifenia in the room to accompany her. Once the judge collected the Twin Blades of Levianta, he stored the vessel in the theater. Afterward, the judge created a documentary showcasing all his collectibles and had it screen as Evil's Theater's sole film.

Leviantan Civil War
"I will never hand over my fortune to you!"

- Gallerian

In August, EC 983, Gallerian presided over a case regarding General Tony Ausdin's apparent war crimes and serial killing. After offered a bribe to exonerate the general, Gallerian accepted the money and ruled Tony innocent after the ensuing trial. During the event, his corruption came to light and the injustice spawned a growing rebellion in Levianta.

As the event quickly escalated into full civil war, Gallerian returned home and went to Michelle's room, remarking about the war raging outside. Gallerian then clutched the Clockworker's Doll in his arms, holding "Michelle" tightly as the flames set upon his home began to surround them. After moving him and his daughter, into his study, Gallerian was confronted by the masked No. 8.

Gallerian perceived he had awoken in the underworld again, confronted by the Master of the Hellish Yard. Demanding he repent for his sins, she offered him exoneration in exchange for his fortune. Embracing her, he gleefully refused the deal and let himself be cast into hell, planning to await for the last vessel to be collected to reunite him and his daughter in the utopia they'd wish for. Nemesis then placed the barrel of her gun upon his head and the judge's smile disappeared. Shortly after, Gallerian was shot with the golden bullet and killed.

Afterlife
"Very well. I'll exonerate enforcing the sentence against Kayo Sudou. Of course—that's dependent on your money nonetheless." "I don't have any money." "If not, you need to pay a price. Something to substitute for the accused... Yes. Then you will be executed in her stead."

- Gallerian and Allen Avadonia

Following his death, Gallerian ended up in the Hellish Yard and remained there. At some point, the Master of the Hellish Yard conveyed to Gallerian the story of the sun god's charge Allen Avadonia, the boy called "Irregular". In EC 998, he and the other souls returned to the Third Period as the ground world merged with the Hellish Yard. Returning to Levianta, the judge recreated an illusion of the USE Dark Star Bureau courthouse, its audience, and its staff, continuing to preside over trials of the resident souls while searching for Michelle and the vessels of sin.

After the Hellish Yard's space-time distortions caused the courthouse to appear in Enbizaka, Jakoku, the judge sent out a summons to the resident tailor Kayo Sudou to judge her for her murder during life. After it was confirmed Kayo had arrived in court, Gallerian entered the courtroom and shouted for the whispering audience to be quiet. Moving to the judge's stand, he began the proceedings. Following the trial procedures of the prosecution and defense regarding the Enbizaka Murders, Gallerian declared he passed judgment and found her guilty of the charges against her.

Sentencing her to decapitation and stating it would be enforced in the court immediately. The judge immediately materialized a guillotine in the center of the courtroom and had Kayo dragged and fastened to the execution tool. As they prepared to behead the soul, Gallerian heard a scream for him to stop and saw a boy collapsed in the middle of the courtroom. As the boy begged him to stop the tailor's "meaningless" torture, Gallerian approached him and realized he was Allen Avadonia.

Standing over the child, the corrupt judge coldly expressed his wonder if a brat had somehow wandered into his courtroom, noting it wasn't often one got to see "Irregular". He then agreed to exonerate Kayo of her sentence before looping his fingers index finger and thumb, crossing it to his chest, and adding that it was obviously still be dependent on his money with a sadistic smile. When the boy answered he didn't have any money, the judge asserted he would have to pay a price instead to substitute for the accused's punishment.

After considering it, the judge declared the boy would be executed in Kayo's stead. When the horrified boy expressed his confusion, Gallerian reiterated that he would be taking her place on the guillotine so Kayo would be pardoned. Seeing the boy suddenly tremble in fear, the judge mockingly asked why he was doing so, questioning if "Irregular" was actually just a scared child. Telling Allen it was too late to pardon him, the judge ordered his subordinates to take him to the guillotine.

Suddenly hearing another voice telling him to stop, Gallerian looked over to see the Clockworker's Doll on the defense stand. Immediately perceiving it and the voice to be Michelle, Gallerian's sadistic smile became a loving one and he asked if that was really her before inquiring where she had been up until then, mentioning that he had been looking for her. When "Michelle" angrily lectured that he had to properly judge someone's sins by going through the full procedures first, Gallerian considered what she said.

After agreeing and stating she was always right, the judge announced the court was in session again for Irregular, stating he was charged with bringing the world to ruin. Once he returned to the judge's stand and Michelle said she would be defense, Gallerian expressed the trouble with having no prosecture for the trial. As he questioned who the prosecutor should be, he noticed the faint sounds of footsteps from the entrance and watched a hooded woman slowly enter, her face hidden in shadows.

Gallerian questioned who she was and she answered she was there for the trial. When the judge then inquired if she would be serving as the prosecutor, the woman answered her role would actually be that of the judge. Confused, Gallerian stated the Master of the Court was him and that he couldn't just give the position to anyone. Once the woman clarified the accused she was judging was him and raised her head to reveal her mask, the shocked bureau director recognized the Master of the Hellish Yard.

The judge of the dead then chided him and the other escaped contractors for leaving the underworld she managed despite the current situation with the ground world. Gallerian stated he would return after he finished collecting the vessels of sin. When the Master Hellish Yard next questioned how inviting Allen there served that objective of his, the judge admitted it was just a simple coincidence, explaining the fact he had only recently realized his true identity. Afterward, she lamented before ending their conversation, opening a portal below his feet at the snap of her fingers; screaming, the judge fell straight back to the underworld.

Legacy
"Gallerian was a friend of mine. He too was possessed by a Deadly Sin. I, for one, thought to try and use that. As I expected, he collected many of the vessels."

- Ma

After his death, Gallerian's vast inheritance went missing, with his collection of vessels of sin being inherited by Ma and stored in Evil's Theater. The small theater became forgotten by the masses until his "daughter" began singing while attached to the inner workings of its Heartbeat Clocktower. Rumors spread afterward that Gallerian's inheritance was inside the theater, prompting numerous treasure hunters to attempt finding it. The awakened Clockworker's Doll's burns were later healed by Gear and she succeeded her "father" as the Master of the Court, looking to Gallerian for guidance as she continued his plan to gather all the vessels of sin and create a utopia for them both.

Gallerian's work in the Dark Star Bureau was spoken about with disdain by later generations and his obsession with finding the vessels of sin earned him the name of the Collector. A film concerning Gallerian's corruption of the bureau was created by Ma over a decade later and was subsequently reviewed by the Master of the Court. While organizing the "motions", Gammon Octo noted the judge's corrupt temperament and how it was seemingly inherited by the Judicial Doll instead of Gear; the former soldier likewise pointed out Ma was the one who incited Gallerian.

Personality and Traits
"You're right. I'll save anyone who pays me money. Anyone."

- Gallerian to Scherzer

Gallerian was a possessive and sadistic man obsessed with saving his daughter Michelle at any cost. Normally, Gallerian presented himself in a very serious manner, speaking in a very terse and businesslike conduct while maintaining an almost apathetic or disdainful expression. Although having accumulated a great amount of wealth during his career, the young judge was often stingy and unwilling to spend his money on anything he deemed unnecessary.

After becoming possessed by the Demon of Greed, the judge's avarice was intensified. Because of his greed, Gallerian became completely mercenary in his desire to acquire money. By abusing his prestigious position, the judge collected kickbacks in exchange for pardoning or condemning defendants, more concerned about the wealth he collected than meting out justice. In a similar vein, the judge had no qualms with the mass murders he convicted in his pursuit to attain money or the vessels of sin.

Due to this, Gallerian was indiscriminate towards the defendant's appearance, race, age, or gender and only showed interest in their social status, where the rich were able to pay for exoneration. He was therefore perfectly willing to convict innocents for not having the affluence or the will to pay him, though gladly sentencing criminals to death if it was the more profitable option. However, the judge also took a sadistic joy in his corruption, readily mocking his victims and reveling in their reactions when faced with imminent execution and total despair when presented with the opportunity.

The judge also had a degree of arrogance, quickly disregarding Ma's offer to collect the vessels of sin due to believing he already had all that he desired; similarly, he toyed with those he looked down upon, adding to his sadism as well. However, he did exercise a great deal of caution in hiding his corruption, even constructing a theater to hide away his confiscated collection. Likewise,  the judge was quick to reconsider Ma's earlier offer following the loss of his daughter, dedicating the rest of his life and afterlife to collecting the vessels for himself.

Gallerian's behavior ultimately culminated into total insanity, single-mindedly coveting wealth and the vessels of sin beyond any reason for his long dead daughter he mistakenly perceived to still exist. This obsession extended into his corrupt justice and the judge wished to punish any and all crimes presented to him if not paid something of equal value, devolving into a complete eye for an eye mentality for all scenarios if money was an issue. As he began suffering dreams of meeting the Master of the Hellish Yard in Hell, the judge readily refused the judge of the dead's offer to guarantee a place in heaven if he gave up his worldly fortune to her.

Gallerian loved his daughter Michelle and was dedicated to preserving his darling child's happiness. Following her death, Gallerian passed his love onto the Clockworker's Doll, treating "Michelle" with equal care and devotion. Grieved by her apparent disability, the judge was willing to even pursue the magical vessels of sin despite his own uncertainties about their supposed wish-granting cumulative power in order to heal her and used every potential resource available to ease her. This obsession led to the judge often confining the doll to his daughter's room, showering her with gifts and completely submissive to her whims.

Despite his desire to keep Michelle happy, the judge still pursued an extramarital affair with Ma, choosing to hide the relationship rather than cut ties with his lover. He considered the woman a trusted friend and confidant, though often arguing with her over petty matters and taking issue with her smoking habit. Likewise, he often ignored her flirtatious or capricious behavior. Gallerian had a love for movies, though unwilling to fund the creation of one. He was also interested in his lineage to the Marlon Royal Family, especially King Kyle Marlon for his abdication from the throne.

Skills and Abilities
"I pass judgment."

- Chief Justice Gallerian

A learned judge, Gallerian was well-versed in law and had risen to become a powerful magistrate in the USE at a young age as a result. Because of his power and influence as the  Supreme Court Director, he could warrant anyone's arrest under the pretense of investigating a crime and confiscate evidence as he saw fit. His power even extended to forging evidence.

As part of his position, Gallerian could act as the presiding judge of any trial within the Dark Star Buraeu's jurisdiction and had the sole power to save or condemn the defendant and select their sentence based on the evidence provided. After becoming the master of PN, Gallerian used the espionage force as his personal secret police, eliminating any threats covertly while expanding his corrupt power.

Because he possessed the Marlon Spoon, wealth was naturally attracted to the judge and he was often presented with fortuitous opportunities to acquire wealth through his corrupt dealings. As a contractor to the Demon of Greed, Gallerian was unkillable by normal means, able to be healed and revived through the demon's power when near its vessel. As a result, he could only be killed by the power of another Demon of Sin.

Character Connections
Ma: Gallerian's friend and later mistress. Seeing her as a very beautiful and mysterious woman, Gallerian developed a close confidential relationship with her and eventually entered an affair with the playwright. Despite this, Gallerian was annoyed by her lackadaisical, cryptic nature as well as her jabs at his family, although ultimately deciding to aid her.

Michelle Marlon: Gallerian's real daughter. Gallerian had a loving relationship with her and was very considerate of her well-being, turning down Ma's offer of looking for the Sin fragments initially due to his concern for her. After her death, Gallerian continued to care for "her" while perceiving the Clockworker's Doll to be Michelle.

Clockworker's Doll: Gallerian's perceived daughter. Gallerian cared about "Michelle" very deeply, wishing to help her walk and ease her boredom by collecting the vessels of sin. Doting upon her almost subserviently, Gallerian was very concerned for his "daughter's" safety, keeping her inside the house at all times to protect her from the outside world and deriving comfort from her presence.

Nemesis Sudou: Gallerian's employee and daughter. Seeing her as a suitable assassin, Gallerian used Nemesis to eliminate those that posed an obstacle to him and relied on her complete loyalty. Despite being her parent, he did not acknowledge her as his daughter and held her in contempt in his moments of death, disregarding her threats while perceiving her as the Master of the Hellish Yard.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Gallerian's name is derived from the Italian word galleria, meaning "gallery".
 * Gallerian's surname, Marlon, is a reference to Mammon, the patron demon of Greed.
 * Gallerian's romanization contains the ガ (ga) character, which is similar to the カ (ka) character present in the romanization of his representative Vocaloid, KAITO.

Curiosities

 * In Deadly Sins of Evil: Evil Food Eater Conchita, the Demon of Gluttony refers to Gallerian as the "gear who fell into the trap", referencing a similar phrase used by Master of the Graveyard towards Gear.
 * In Epic of Evil: The Daughter of Evil Fanbook, Gallerian was voted as the tenth most popular character in The Daughter of Evil series by Japanese fans.
 * While commenting about Judgment of Corruption, mothy expressed his bewilderment about Gallerian's popularity among fans, considering him to be scum.

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