Kanji: シエル・ファントムハイヴ
Romanji: Shieru Fantomuhaivu
Alias: -
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 13 years
Height: 153cm
Weight: -
Birthday: 14.12.1875
Titel: Earl
Alois first encounters Ciel Phantomhive when Ciel, the young head of the Phantomhive family, becomes a rival to Alois in the battle for the attention and favor of their mutual acquaintance, Claude Faustus. From the beginning, Alois is driven by a deep-seated jealousy and desire to surpass Ciel. He views Ciel as an obstacle to his own goals, particularly in his attempts to gain Claude’s affection and approval.
Alois’s jealousy of Ciel stems from several sources. Ciel's success, intelligence, and the strong bond he shares with his own butler, Sebastian Michaelis, contrast sharply with Alois's turbulent and often tumultuous relationship with Claude. This jealousy manifests in Alois’s efforts to undermine and belittle Ciel, trying to prove himself as superior or more deserving of attention and power.
Alois attempts to manipulate situations to his advantage, often by creating chaos and conflict. He tries to provoke Ciel and instigate rivalries, aiming to make Ciel's life more difficult and to diminish his standing. This behavior highlights Alois's insecurity and his need to assert dominance, even if it means engaging in underhanded tactics.
Alois’s interactions with Ciel are characterized by a certain degree of cruelty and psychological manipulation. He views Ciel as a worthy adversary and engages in mind games that reflect his own twisted sense of enjoyment and sadism. Alois often tries to break Ciel's spirit or destabilize him, using his knowledge of Ciel’s vulnerabilities and weaknesses to his advantage.
In one notable instance, Alois kidnaps Ciel and attempts to use him as a pawn in his schemes. This act of abduction is driven by Alois’s desire to exact revenge and to demonstrate his perceived superiority. His treatment of Ciel during this period is marked by torment and degradation, reflecting his deep-seated animosity and his need to assert control.
The relationship between Alois and Claude is also tragic in its inevitability. Alois's intense desire for Claude’s love is ultimately unfulfilled, as Claude is incapable of providing the emotional connection that Alois craves. Claude’s coldness and detachment leave Alois in a constant state of emotional turmoil, exacerbating his feelings of loneliness and rejection. The Faustian contract that binds them is a metaphor for this doomed relationship—no matter how hard Alois tries, he cannot escape the fact that Claude’s loyalty is tied not to love, but to the fulfillment of the contract and the eventual consumption of Alois's soul.
Alois’s fixation on Claude Faustus plays a significant role in his relationship with Ciel. Claude’s indifference and aloofness towards Alois create a power imbalance, which Alois tries to counter by competing with Ciel, who is also a target of Claude's interest. This rivalry is not just about personal animosity but also about proving himself worthy in the eyes of a powerful figure like Claude. Ciel's presence and success challenge Alois's attempts to secure Claude's favor, exacerbating Alois's feelings of inadequacy and frustration.
The rivalry between Alois and Ciel serves to highlight the thematic contrasts in Black Butler. Ciel represents the composed, strategic, and morally complex protagonist, while Alois embodies chaos, cruelty, and emotional instability. Their interactions underscore the broader conflicts in the series, including issues of power, control, and the search for validation.
Alois Trancy’s relationship with Ciel Phantomhive is defined by rivalry, jealousy, and cruelty. Alois's attempts to undermine and belittle Ciel are driven by his own insecurities and desire for validation, particularly in relation to Claude Faustus. Their interactions are marked by psychological manipulation and cruelty, reflecting the darker aspects of both characters and their respective struggles for power and recognition.
| "Oh, so you didn't want me to come piss with you?" |
| — Alois Trancy |
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