Cylira

Cylira (サイリーラ, Sairīra) was the Grand Cardinal of the Church of Bennett who denounced Fushi as a demon who serves under the Devil/Satan himself and thus sought to capture him.

Appearance
Cylira had a somewhat androgynous appearance with sharp, thin facial features, long eyelashes, and hair that reached past his shoulders. He wore collared, long white robes, a necklace with the church's holy symbol, and an embroidered miter bearing a gem and the symbol.

Personality
Cylira was a narcissistic, deceitful, and corrupt church official who regularly exploited other people for personal gain. He was largely responsible for spreading the false rumor that Fushi was a demon that attracted the Nokkers, as he saw the immortal's existence as a threat to the church's power, and would regularly use it as an excuse to suppress Fushi and his allies.

The cardinal often made false promises, breaking them as soon as he had what he wanted, including not making Prince Bon king, arresting Fushi's friends despite his cooperation, and rejecting the Uralis Kingdom's ransom money on the basis that it was created by Fushi.

A self-serving individual whose actions were of little help to the church's followers, Cylira abused his position's influence and faith to sway people to his side and ignore cries for help whenever it suited him. Though he usually appeared cold and emotionless, he was quick to gloat and took visible joy whenever he appeared to triumph over his adversaries, as he seemingly believed himself superior to others, a trait Kahaku would exploit to take down the church's corrupt upper brass once and for all.

Appearances

 * The Young Man Who Can See
 * The Holy Man's Village
 * Heretics Betrayed
 * Crime and Forgiveness
 * Beyond Dreams
 * Expanding Consciousness

Quotes

 * "I am Grand Cardinal Cylira of the Church of Bennett. I have come to take custody of Fushi." - Introduction to Bon upon arriving to Uralis Castle. (Chapter 65)
 * "If the Lord has not abandoned you, surely the child will be saved." - Response to Bon's pleas to help Chabo. (Chapter 74)
 * "What you saw tonight will become a legend! Justice prevailed! This is a victory for the Bennett faith!" - Boasting about seemingly preventing Fushi's escape. (Chapter 74)