Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
Lye Batenkaitos
Lye Batenkaitos, the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony, is a mysterious and powerful antagonist known for his unique Authority and insatiable appetite. A deceptively youthful-looking individual with a penchant for consuming the names and memories of his opponents, he possesses a vast array of skills and abilities gained through his gluttonous acts. Despite his monstrous nature, Lye possesses a complex personality and a warped sense of philosophy.
Quick Facts
What is Lye Batenkaitos's other name?
Sin Archbishop of Gluttony
What is Lye's race?
Human
What is Lye's gender?
Male
What is Lye's age?
Mid-teens (appearance), Unknown (actual)
What is Lye's height?
150 cm (4'11")
What is Lye's hair color?
Dark brown with red tips
What is Lye's eye color?
Emerald green
What is Lye's affiliation?
Witch Cult
What is Lye's status?
Deceased
What type of magic does Lye use?
Water, Fire, Wind, and likely others
What is Lye's weapon?
Twin Witch Cult daggers
What is Lye's Authority?
Authority of Gluttony
Description
Personality
Lye Batenkaitos, the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony, possesses a unique and unsettling personality. He views the world through a warped lens, believing that consuming others' names and memories—their experiences and skills—is the ultimate form of enrichment and power. This "gourmet" approach to life leads him to meticulously assess his potential "meals," valuing quality over quantity. He displays a chilling detachment, often speaking in a collective "we" rather than "I," further highlighting his absorption of multiple identities. While seemingly childlike in appearance, his actions reveal a calculating and ruthless individual. Despite his monstrous acts, Lye shows glimpses of complex emotions. He expresses a disdain for merchants and a begrudging respect for Subaru, who uniquely escapes his oblivion. His warped affection for Ram, culminating in his attempt to devour her, suggests a twisted understanding of love. His relationship with his siblings remains ambiguous, though he demonstrates a degree of protectiveness towards his sister, Rui, while also prioritizing his own survival. His personality is a disturbing blend of naivete, cruelty, and a chillingly detached pursuit of self-improvement through consumption.
Abilities
Lye Batenkaitos's abilities stem primarily from his Authority of Gluttony and his mastery of combat. His Authority allows him to consume the names and memories of his opponents, granting him access to their skills, knowledge, and even physical attributes. This is achieved through a ritualistic act of touching and consuming the name, resulting in the victim's erasure from existence or a state of suspended animation depending on the extent of the consumption. He can utilize both "Lunar Eclipse" to absorb skills and "Solar Eclipse" to temporarily transform into his victims, enhancing his combat prowess dramatically. Beyond his Authority, Lye is a master-class fighter, possessing exceptional skill in hand-to-hand combat and wielding twin Witch Cult daggers with deadly precision. Through consuming numerous individuals, he has accumulated a vast repertoire of techniques, including: Palm of the Fist King (a devastating punch), Leaper (short-range teleportation), Carnivorous Beast (enhanced strength and durability), and Ice Brand Arts (ice-based weaponry). He also demonstrates proficiency in various types of magic, including water, fire, and wind magic, further expanding his offensive capabilities. His ability to control Witchbeasts, a power shared with his siblings due to their possession of the Witch Factor of Gluttony, allows him to command and coordinate these creatures in battle. Finally, he possesses a Gospel, granting him limited precognitive abilities. The combination of his Authority, combat skills, magical abilities, and access to a vast array of techniques makes Lye a formidable and highly adaptable opponent. His power scales significantly with the number of individuals he consumes, constantly evolving and growing stronger as he incorporates new abilities into his arsenal. His mastery of both Lunar and Solar Eclipse allows him to strategically combine and utilize these acquired skills, creating devastating and unpredictable attacks.