Barthold

Barthold (バルトルト, Barutoruto) is an Ehrenfest noble and one of Wilfried's retainers.

Barthold is an attention seeker, who is always trying to be the center of any group he is part of and controlling of anyone of a lesser status than himself. He is practically a worshipper of Veronica, and as such, has a very strong dislike of Sylvester for imprisoning her.

Prior to the purge of the former Veronica faction, Barthold's family was close to Muriella's family. As such he was considered a strong candidate for marriage for her. Whenever they were together, he would always try to command her around.

In the beginning of Rozemyne's third year at the Royal Academy, the students are informed about the coming purge of the Veronica faction. Barthold decides to give his name to Wilfried. When he learns that Muriella intends to give hers to Rozemyne, he demands that she changes her mind and serve Wilfried as well, but with their parents soon to be out of power or dead, Muriella ignores his demands.

Several days later, the students learn that the purge claimed the lives of far fewer nobles than anticipated -- only five of them have lost their parents and are thus required to give their names, including Barthold. Lady Rozemyne organizes a trip to the gathering spot, during which Barthold is able to acquire all the necessary ingredients to make his name-swearing feystone, and soon after, he gives his name to Wilfried.