Balcus Fou Bartfort

Barcus Fou Bartford (バルカス・フォウ・バルトファルト) is the father of Leon and head of the Bartford Household.

Appearance
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Personality
Barcus is a caring father who is strict on his children. Often comes off as meek and overly polite with people of higher rank.

He cares deeply about his children with Luce, to the point where he dragged Meiol off of Leon's ship and decapitated his daughter's servant with a sword (in front to Zora) upon finding out that the servant had helped frame Leon for a crime he didn't commit.

Background
Barcus was born as a member of the Bartford Household, which owned a fair amount of land despite not being nobility. However, over time, more and more people moved to their land and the Bartford family was given the title of Baron, which they couldn't refuse. As a Baron, the family had to contribute a certain amount of money to the kingdom. The Bartfords couldn't afford that, so Barcus was forced to marry Zora, a well off Noble, to afford it.

Volume 1
Barcus punishes Leon for wandering off before welcoming Zora.

Years later, when Zora tries to marry Leon off, Barcus helps his son work for a compromise: the two of them gave Zora all the money she should have gotten from the marriage. Later that day, Barcus agrees to give his son an airship to become an adventurer.

Barcus was present when Leon returns with Luxion. Later on, Barcus explained to Leon that he will be put in the advance class, much to his son's chagrin.

After the duel, when Leon informed them that Angelica will be staying with them, he was surprised that a Duke's daughter is coming to their home and gets very busy to welcome her. He was present when a government officer from the Royal Palace informs them of Leon's promotion.

Barcus, along with his family, went to the Royal Palace, where Leon was promoted to baron, sixth noble rank.

Volume 2
The day after the rematch between The Prince's Entourage and Leon, Barcus, wearing a knight's ceremonial uniform, went to meet with Leon in his room in the dorms before the award ceremony, being confused by the number of the wealthy girls in his room. Angelica then informed Leon (again) that he was the only one getting a genuine medal, as the one who had contributed the most in the fight against the Principality and he was getting a promotion also.

Barcus was present during the award ceremony for the students who had fought against the Principality and Leon's promotion from baron, sixth noble rank to viscount, lower fourth noble rank.

During the winter break when Leon, Nicks and Jenna returned home, they were surprised by the newly built house, about which Barcus, a bit embarrassed yet prideful, was delighted, as their territory had got developed quite a bit due to Leon's help and was thankful to him.

After a few days, Zora came to visit Barcus with a priest who seemed to be on close terms with Zora, in their newly built residence. They summoned Leon and told him to return the temple's treasure which he had got after subduing the sky pirates. Leon was forced to return the necklace to the temple which he had got from the sky pirates.

Volume 3
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Volume 4
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Volume 5
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Luce's Side of the Family
Barcus loves Luce and cares for her deeply.
 * Luce Fou Bartford

Barcus often gets annoyed by Leon's habit of constantly ending up in dangerous situations. However, Barcus steel cares for his son deeply, murdering Meiol when he learned that the servant had helped frame Leon for a crime that had almost gotten him executed.
 * Leon Fou Bartford

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 * Nicks Fou Bartford

Barcus is kind towards his daughter, but he still gets annoyed by her prideful attitude at the time.
 * Jenna Fou Bartford

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 * Finley Fou Bartford

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 * Colin Fou Bartford

Zora's Side of the Family
Barcus does not hold any romantic feelings for Zora, nor does she for him. He only stays with her out of financial need. Once the Kingdom's system was changed, Barcus was all too happy to divorce her.
 * Zora Bartford

Rutart was originally thought to be Barcus's son, but it's later revealed that Rutart is the result of one of Zora's affairs. Barcus was actually relieved to learn this, as he never got along with Rutart.
 * Rutart Bartford

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 * Merce Bartford

Others
After discovering that Meiol almost got Leon executed, Barcus didn't hesitate to kill him.
 * Meiol

Trivia

 * Barcus prefers women with round butts.