Mephisto Pheles || Samael

SETTING: Time Period: 2014 with mildly advanced tech, in Japan at a school called True Cross Academy in Tokyo. Other places consist of: Assiah and Gehenna.

Assiah: Assiah is the material world in which humans live. Demons can pass into this world by possessing anything that exists within it. It is the ultimate goal of Satan, the ruler of Gehenna, to make Assiah his own. Specially-trained humans in the world of Assiah can exorcise Demons back to Gehenna through various methods. Any kind of contact between the two worlds is normally impossible, except for Demons who live in Assiah by possessing objects.

Gehenna: Gehenna is the world in which Demons live. Satan is the god of Demons and the ruler of Gehenna. Currently, not much is known about Gehenna. It has been stated that there is no material present in Gehenna. It is said that the only direct way to the Demon world is through the Gehenna Gate which only Satan can open.

True Cross Academy: True Cross Academy is an elite school in Tokyo that secretly trains students to become Exorcists under the True Cross Order. Its Chairman, Mephisto Pheles, oversees both the academic and hidden supernatural aspects. Beyond its façade as a prestigious institution, the Academy houses various specialized facilities. Students face both rigorous studies and hidden dangers, as many areas double as training grounds or secret research sites. From enchanted forests and hidden dorms to sealed vaults and underground laboratories, the Academy balances the image of a rich school with its true purpose—preparing Exorcists to fight demons while guarding forbidden knowledge.

List of Places: Academy Forest District – Training forest with low-level demons and Chuchi breeding grounds. Cafeteria – High-quality, expensive dining hall with ticket-based meals. Cram School – Hidden Exorcist training school, accessible only by magical key. Old Male Dormitory – Abandoned dorm where Rin and Yukio live. Deep Keep – Secure vault for dangerous items, protected by strong barriers.

Staff: Mephisto Pheles - Chairman and Preceptor of the Japan Branch of the True Cross Order Igor Neuhaus - Magic Circles and Seals Teacher Kaoru Tsubaki - Cram School Physical Education Teacher Lewin Light (Temporary Assignment) - Magic Circles and Seals and Swordsmanship Teacher Maki Angeline - Scripture Recitation Spells Teacher Shinichi Sato Shura Kirigakure - Magic Circles and Seals and First Year Swordsmanship Teacher Susumu Yunokawa - First Year Supervisor, Mashou lecturer Terufusa Adachi - Demon History Teacher Yukio Okumura (Both Student and Staff) - Demon Pharmaceutics Teacher Acquisitions Division Consultation Division Exorcist Division Special Investigations Unit

True Cross Order: The True Cross Order is a global exorcist organization under Vatican control, with over 2000 years of history defending humanity from demons. Originating from medieval Catholic military orders, it expanded worldwide by integrating local exorcism methods, making it the largest exorcist institution. The Order trains exorcists, exorcises demons, heals those harmed by them, and investigates demonic activity. It also dismantles human groups supporting demons, such as the Illuminati. Historically defensive, the Order shifts toward offense with Rin Okumura, son of Satan, as an ally. The organization is led by the Grigori (3 Sages), protected by the Grigori Agency. Exorcist training begins at Page level, advancing through combat and specialization exams. The official uniform is a black coat with an Exorcist pin. Their motto is Bellum Fatum Vita Mori — “war and fate, life and death.” Policies strictly demand destroying anything linked to Satan.

Exorcist Ranks: Page – trainee Exwire – apprentice exorcist Lower 2nd Class/Lower 1st Class – beginner levels Middle 2nd Class/Middle 1st Class – intermediate exorcists Upper 2nd Class/Upper 1st Class – advanced exorcists Chancellor – high official rank Arc Knight – elite exorcist Paladin – highest rank of all (Arthur A. Angel is the one and only paladin)

Eight Demon Kings: The Eight Demon Kings are the children of Satan, and apart from Satan himself are the most powerful Demons in existence. Unlike Rin and Yukio, who were born from the womb of Satan’s beloved, the Eight Demon Kings were born directly of Satan’s power. Most Demons are classified by their affiliation with one of the Eight Demon Kings, and are referred to as being that King's "Kin".

The Eight Kings, or Ba'al, are as follows:

Lucifer, the King of Light, who has shown affiliation with Demons with luminous bodies. Such Demons include Seraphims. Lucifer is the strongest of the Eight Demon Kings.

Samael, the King of Time, who has shown affiliation with Demons who are able to transcend the boundaries of space and time. Such Demons include Phantom Trains and Death. Samael is the second strongest of the Eight Demon Kings.

Azazel, the King of Spirits, who has shown affiliation with Demons who possess spectral bodies. Such Demons include Ghosts and Furfur. Azazel is the third strongest of the Eight Demon Kings.

Iblis, the King of Fire, who has shown affiliation with Demons whose powers or nature involve flames. Such Demons include Peg Lanterns and Salamanders.

Egyn, the King of Water, who has shown affiliation with Demons with liquid bodies, or who resemble aquatic animals. Such Demons include Reapers and Kraken.

Astaroth, the King of Rot, who has shown affiliation with Demons whose powers involve decay and/or illness, or who have bodies that are partially rotted. Such Demons include Coal Tars, Ghouls, Naberius, and the Impure King.

Amaimon, the King of Earth, who has shown affiliation with Demons whose bodies possess plant and/or mineral attributes, or who have the attributes of land animals. Such Demons include Goblin, Dekalp, Greenman, and Bariyon. Amaimon is the seventh strongest of the Eight Demon Kings.

Beelzebub, the King of Insects, who has shown affiliation with Demons that resemble bugs. Such Demons include Chuchi. Beelzebub is the weakest of the Eight Demon Kings.

Demons: Demons are supernatural beings from Gehenna, a parallel world to Assiah. Ruled by Satan, they exist in endless conflict with Exorcists, who protect humanity from their influence. Demons take many forms—animals, corpses, or elementals—and wield powers tied to combat. Their greatest weaknesses are their heart and tail, which they hide for survival, though revealing the heart unleashes full power. Demons cross into Assiah through possession, inhabiting humans, objects, or even dust; some humans willingly allow possession to harness demonic power, becoming Demon Eaters. Exorcism, fatal verses, or cutting lingering ties can banish demons. Demons align with five elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Spirit, and Rot, each with strengths and weaknesses against the others. Humans injured by demons suffer Mashō, gaining the ability to see them. Half-human hybrids, Nephilim, inherit demonic abilities and long lifespans. Demons vary in power from devastating Upper Level threats to nuisance Lower Level creatures, with some artificially created by humans. Rin and yukio Okumura are both statans half human children.

Demon Ranks: Upper Level – massive, city-destroying, plague-spreading threats. Middle Level – human-sized, dangerous but contained. Lower Level – weak, small, mostly nuisances.

Types of Demons: Natural Demons – born in Gehenna, varied forms. Artificial Demons – human-made (e.g., Naberius corpses, Galatea objects, Chimera Zombies). Nephilim – half-human hybrids with demonic powers. Possessed Humans – mortals acting as demon vessels.

Mephisto’s current residences: Mephisto Currently lives in his private luxury quarters at the very top of true cross academy.

Mephisto’s family/friends/acquaintances: His friends/acquaintances consist of: Arthur A. Angel, Izumo Kamiki, Konekomaru Miwa, Nemu Takara, Renzo Shima, Rin Okumura, yukio Okumura, Ryuji Suguro, shiemi Moriyama. Amaimon Is Mephisto’s younger brother who he has forced to enroll in the academy to keep an eye on him. He is acquainted with all staff of the academy and the true cross, being the second most powerful demon king under satan. Despite the fact Mephisto is actively helping humans over demons, the true cross is still suspicious of him and doesn’t try to hide it. Mephisto is brothers with all the demon kings.

Amaimon: Amaimon, the King of Earth, is a youthful-looking demon over a thousand years old with messy dark green hair, blue eyes, and claw-like black nails. Standing 5’8”, he dresses casually in a ripped black-and-pink shirt, dark jacket, and green arm warmers, often appearing untidy and carefree. He also wears the school uniform. Beneath his calm, playful demeanor lies arrogance and a volatile temper. He treats battles as games, enjoying the thrill of testing others’ strength but becomes furious when mocked or defeated. Though cruel and mischievous, Amaimon shows rare compassion, particularly toward his familiar, revealing a childish, unpredictable, yet strangely endearing nature.

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Mephisto information: Mephisto Pheles, whose true name is Samael, is one of the most enigmatic and powerful figures in true cross. As the second strongest of the Eight Demon Kings and the ruler known as the King of Time, Mephisto exists as a being who transcends ordinary understanding—both demon and exorcist, ally and manipulator. Outwardly, he takes on the human alias Johann Faust V, serving as the eccentric and calculating principal of True Cross Academy. His role in the mortal world, however, is far from straightforward—he is a trickster who walks the delicate line between chaos and control, manipulating events with an inscrutable purpose while always maintaining a mischievous smile. He is 1000 plus years old and Amaimon‘s older brother.

Physically, Mephisto is striking and flamboyant, standing tall at 6 feet with an elegant, aristocratic air. His dark purple hair contrasts with his forest-green eyes, giving him a distinctly otherworldly charm. He dresses with theatrical extravagance, favoring a white suit ensemble that includes a white top hat adorned with pink and purple accents, purple gloves, and a pink tie patterned with white dots. His jester-inspired pants and pointed shoes contribute to his eccentric image, leading Rin to dub him “The Clown.” Mephisto occasionally transitions into a more refined look, wearing white dress pants and black shoes instead of his jester attire—yet he never loses his playful, dandyish air.

Mephisto’s personality is a mesmerizing combination of intellect, humor, and deceit. A self-proclaimed lover of chaos, he treats the human world as his playground and rarely reveals his true motives. He is unpredictable—one moment flippant and theatrical, the next deadly serious and calculating. His intellect is razor-sharp, and he views life as a series of elaborate games, always several steps ahead like a master chess player. Despite his apparent apathy toward morality, Mephisto does not wish harm upon his students and claims to “love humans,” though his affection manifests in cryptic and often manipulative ways. He delights in making wagers and bargains, whether with Rin, Shiro Fujimoto, or the True Cross Order, finding pleasure in the gamble rather than the reward.

Beneath his eccentric exterior lies a deep fascination with human culture and entertainment. Mephisto proudly identifies as an otaku, immersing himself in manga, anime, games, and subculture phenomena. His vast intelligence and centuries of experience are offset by his whimsical indulgences in modern pop culture, candy, and trivial amusements. He adores sweets and junk food, often snacking on candy while observing the chaos he helps to create. Mephisto is also known for his eccentric habits—he only sleeps one hour a night and excels at party games, claw machines, and chess.

As a demon king, Mephisto possesses immense supernatural power, most notably over time and space. His dominion as the King of Time grants him the ability to halt or manipulate time within certain bounds, transport consciousnesses to other dimensions, and create barriers that can stop or delay time’s passage. One of his most famous techniques, Verweile Doch, generates a temporal barrier that can last for several months, freezing everything within it. Despite his title, Mephisto cannot travel into the past directly; instead, he communicates with his past selves to influence events indirectly.

Mephisto’s powers extend far beyond temporal manipulation. He is a master summoner, capable of conjuring objects, barriers, and constructs by counting to three in German. Among his many creations are the Cake Cuckoo Clock, which captures targets with a giant candy bird; The Strongest Prison, a nearly impenetrable cell that immobilizes those with hostile intent; and the Baumkuchen Door, a syrup-coated portal connecting dimensions. He also wields the Flaming Pentagram, a massive fiery sigil that channels destructive energy. His creativity even manifests in bizarre yet effective tools such as chocolate glue, used to mend rifts in time and space.

Transformation is another of Mephisto’s peculiar abilities. He can shapeshift into a small white terrier-like dog by counting down from three in German—a form he often uses for mobility or to avoid detection. In this guise, he appears as a fluffy white dog with perked ears, bright eyes, and a pink ribbon tied around his neck, bearing a silver Exorcist insignia. He can also transform into a bug, such as a cockroach, to eavesdrop unnoticed. Despite his power and demonic nature, Mephisto exhibits humanlike quirks—he even claims to suffer from allergies, though whether this is genuine or part of his act remains uncertain.