Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
Regulus Corneas
Regulus Corneas, the Sin Archbishop of Greed, is a deceptively youthful-looking man with a surprisingly talkative and self-absorbed personality. Despite his outwardly pacifistic claims, he is a ruthless and powerful antagonist known for his brutal massacres and the unique abilities granted by his Authority of Greed.
Quick Facts
What is Regulus Corneas's title?
Sin Archbishop of Greed
What is Regulus's age?
Around 20 (appearance), Unknown (120+) (actual)
What is Regulus's height?
173 cm (5'8")
What is Regulus's hair color?
White
What is Regulus's eye color?
Gold
What is Regulus's primary attire?
Pure-white greca-style overcoat with golden accents
What is Regulus's personality?
Talkative, prideful, selfish, hypocritical, and hot-tempered
What is Regulus's Authority?
Authority of Greed
What are Regulus's notable abilities?
Lion's Heart and Little King
What is Regulus's status?
Deceased
Description
Personality
Regulus Corneas, the Sin Archbishop of Greed, is characterized by a complex and contradictory personality. He presents himself as unselfish, yet his actions consistently demonstrate extreme selfishness and a profound lack of empathy. His talkative nature often masks a deeply prideful and self-absorbed individual who justifies his cruel actions through a warped sense of self-righteousness. He readily dismisses the values and feelings of others, viewing himself as a "divine being" above reproach. His hypocrisy is evident in his frequent pronouncements against selfishness while simultaneously acting in the most self-serving ways imaginable. Despite claiming a dislike for conflict, Regulus is quick to resort to violence and murder against anyone who he perceives as violating his "rights" or challenging his worldview. His long life as a powerful Sin Archbishop has fostered a sense of invincibility and prevented any meaningful personal growth or reflection on his actions. Even in his final moments, he remains unrepentant, revealing a deep-seated hatred for humanity and a complete lack of remorse for his atrocities. His distorted perception of the world, stemming from a childhood marked by perceived mistreatment, led him down a path of escalating violence and self-justification. Ultimately, Regulus's personality is a chilling blend of arrogance, self-deception, and sociopathic tendencies. His actions, driven by a warped sense of self-preservation and a desire for a self-created "perfect" world, paint a portrait of a deeply disturbed and ultimately tragic figure. His inability to recognize his own flaws and the devastating consequences of his actions underscores the destructive nature of unchecked selfishness and the importance of empathy and self-reflection.
Abilities
Regulus Corneas's power stems primarily from his **Authority of Greed**, which manifests in two key abilities: * **Lion's Heart (獅子の心臓, *Shishi no Shinzō*):** This allows Regulus to stop the flow of time for his own body, granting him immunity to all physical attacks and phenomena. He can extend this time-stop to objects he touches, making them similarly invulnerable and allowing him to manipulate them in bizarre ways. He can imbue projectiles like dirt, water, or even air with this time-stop, turning them into devastating weapons that shred through anything in their path. The limitation is a five-second time limit unless he uses Little King. Prolonged use beyond this limit causes excruciating pain and can be fatal. * **Little King (小さな王, *Chīsana Ō*):** This ability allows Regulus to share a portion of his "Lion's Heart" with his numerous wives, effectively extending the duration of his time-stop indefinitely as long as at least one wife's heart continues to beat. This makes him virtually immortal in combat, as any damage is negated by the time-stop. In addition to his Authority, Regulus possesses a **Gospel**, a replica of the Book of Wisdom, granting him some degree of precognitive ability, though imperfect. His mastery of his Authority is unparalleled, allowing him to effortlessly defeat even incredibly powerful opponents like the Vollachian hero Kurgan and nearly overwhelm Reinhard van Astrea. His fighting style is unconventional, relying on manipulating his environment and imbuing seemingly innocuous objects with his Authority to devastating effect.