Moguro Hagane (モグロ・ハガネ) is the Eighth ranking Divine General of the Sacred Vollachia Empire. They are a living meteor who governed the Imperial Capital of Lupugana's Crystal Palace.
Debuting in Arc 7 in the midst of the Battle for the Imperial Capital, Moguro went from repelling the rebels at the third bastion to the Crystal Palace's throne room on the orders of Chisha Gold to protect Vincent Vollachia. A clash between Moguro and Balleroy Temeglyph quickly ensued, ending in the former's loss once Madelyn Eschart intervened with Mezoreia. During the Conquest of the Undead Capital, as a result of Moguro's true body, the Crystal Palace's magic core, being overloaded with excess mana by Sphinx. Balleroy Temeglyph, alongside Carillon, flew the magic core above Lupugana, before exploding in the skies, sparing the city from destruction. Following this, the magic core remained intact at the cost of returning the memories of "Moguro" to zero.
Appearance
Moguro usually appeared as a large being who is nearly three meters tall. They had a thick body and long limbs that were covered with a hard bronze substance, which was of an inorganic mineral. Their head was a large bronze helmet with green glass in the center and green vertical highlights. They also had several green orbs which resembled mana stones that are attached to the joints around its body and feet. Moguro's true form was the green jewel that acted as the magic core of the Crystal Palace, located in the castle's top floor.
Personality
Moguro was a reserved individual who spoke in a monotone voice and limited their words, which made it hard to understand their thoughts. Despite that, they were excellent at sifting out essential information and always remained attentive to conversations. They most often expressed themself through combat and even offered words of praise to their opponents. Although Moguro was a meteor who was influenced by the one who sits on the Crystal Palace's throne,[1] this did not stop them from being friends with people like Groovy and having the wish to bring peace to the Vollachia Empire. Their accumulated personality and memories were completely reset after the events of the Great Disaster.
History
At an unknown point in time, the Crystal Palace and its magic core (魔核, ma kaku), the meteor controlling it from within, were created.[2] After its construction, due to the high density of mana absorbed by the rare mana stones used in the citadel's makeup, the meteor controlling the Crystal Palace eventually gained a spirit.[3] The living meteor would later come to be named Moguro Hagane, and in order to hide their true identity from all but a select few within the Empire, Moguro began to proclaim themself as the Steelman and took advantage of their appearance to appear as a member of the Steelfolk tribe.[4]
Roughly four to five months before Arc 1, a rebellion in Vollachia was started by Gramdart Holstoy and Balleroy Temeglyph. Together, Moguro and Groovy Gumlet were dispatched from the Imperial Capital of Lupugana by Goz Ralfon to retrieve the emperor, Vincent Vollachia, while Cecilus Segmunt left on his own accord to accomplish the task. Vincent was kidnapped by Reinhard van Astrea, Julius Juukulius, and Ferris, then in the Empire to negotiate a non-aggression pact alongside Council of Wise Men members Miklotov McMahon and Bordeaux Zellgef. Although Moguro initially took Ferris captive, the Sword Saint later freed him and began turning the tables against the two generals, which allowed for the other two knights to escape with Vincent. Moguro and Groovy were later forced to retreat from Reinhard due to his sheer power, and after running to Cecilus, Reinhard was given a chance to render the Blue Lightning unconscious, forcing the pair into submission and causing them to fall back with the unconscious general. After the rebellion was quelled, Moguro met with Vincent in Lupugana's Crystal Palace alongside Groovy, Goz, and Chisha Gold, where they discussed the incident.
Abilities
Colossal Toughness: Moguro's external bodies possessed enough strength that they could easily kill their opponents with a glancing blow and their attacks could send shockwaves of earth to crush opponents with ease. It has been said that around the world, Reinhard was the only person who was capable of breaking Moguro's hard metal with his bare hands.
Whirlwind Fighting Style: Moguro could drill with both of their hands as well as by spinning their external bodies at incredible speeds. They could move underground as easily as a fish in water can. Using this technique, Moguro overtakes their opponents by hiding underground. The whirlwind style allowed them to perform techniques that were fatal to humans with colossal strength.
Reconstruction: Moguro could alter the shape of their body to various sizes and shapes. They could change the structure of a body part, such as a limb, into something more sharp or deal, they could elongate themself to a colossal size, or they could even change the form of their external body into the bastions surrounding the Imperial Capital. They could even create numerous golems of varying toughness and strength as if they were their own miniature army. As long as Moguro's true body, the magic core of the Crystal Palace of Lupugana itself, is intact, they could not be completely defeated.[5]
References
- ↑ Then, the one to direct Moguro to return from far away had been the one who sat upon the throne possessing the function of exerting influence on the meteor; none other than Chisha Gold could have done so. Re:Zero Light Novel Volume 33, Chapter 5, Section 2.
- ↑ For those who painted over the picture, the main reason why it could not be swayed, no matter what they did, was Moguro Hagane―― no, it was the meteor which governed the Crystal Palace, the heart of the Vollachia Empire. Re:Zero Light Novel Volume 32, Chapter 9, Section 3.
- ↑ The Crystal Palace, the center of the Imperial Capital of Lupugana and the symbol of the entire Vollachian Empire, was not just a fortress of unparalleled offensive and defensive capabilities, but had concentrated so much mana that it had become a sort of spirit in its own right. Re:Zero Ex Light Novel Volume 4, Royal Selection Prequel: Imperial Diplomacy of Bloodshed, Section 10.
- ↑ However, that was not the case in reality, and Moguro took advantage of their own outward appearance, as well as the special trait of lacking involvement with others from the Steelfolk tribe, and was an existence who merely self-proclaimed themself as the Steelman. Re:Zero Light Novel Volume 32, Chapter 9, Section 1.
- ↑ Even if that happened, as long as Moguro’s true body of the Crystal Palace was going strong, then neither would the Steelman, Moguro Hagane, be defeated, nor would the third bastion be overcome. Re:Zero Light Novel Volume 32, Chapter 9, Section 3.
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