Takt Alsaholn Faubrey

Takt Alsaholn Faubrey (タクト＝アルサホルン＝フォブレイ) is one of the main antagonists in The Rising of the Shield Hero.

Appearance
Takt is described by Naofumi as having a well built and handsome face. His hair is gold, and his eyes are blue. He looks like a stereotypical westerner, closely resembling the old Motoyasu.

His clothing consists of a rough jacket and pants which is unusual for the surrounding culture. Under his crown is a bandana, which doesn't suit him. His presence reminds Naofumi of Kyo.

Personality
Being praised for his genius all of his life, Takt is arrogant and egocentric to the point of reaching a god-complex. He believes that he is above everyone. When the legendary heroes did not praise him for his power, he decided to take their power for himself and 'save' the world.

However, in battle, he is naive and childish. King Aultcray, the Wisest King of Wisdom, calls Takt a moron when he makes bad decisions one after another. After killing thousands of innocent lives, he is outraged when one of his companions is killed.

Finally, Takt shows a weakness for women similar to when early Motoyasu's sex-fueled urges were on full display. He commanded his companions to kill all the guys and capture the women for him. He also 'freed' women that he brainwashed to be part of his harem and killed their families at any resistance. He also decided who would be his alchemist based on which one was infatuated with him.

Background
Takt was born into this world a rare super genius. Around once per generation, special people come around who greatly reform this world's technology, commerce, magic, and many other fields.

He was born as a distant relative of the Faubrey royal family, and he managed to master the art of magic at the young age of three.

When he was five, he reformed their process of making paper, and he rapidly revived the industry for book-making in this world. Because of his overwhelming talent, he was constantly surrounded by praise.

At seven he absorbed the knowledge of alchemy and mechanical magic studies. He graduated at the top of Faubley's best academy and left to be an adventurer. He quickly made his name as an accomplished adventurer and then he won the martial arts tournament in Shieldfreeden. Just before the wave hit, he was selected as the Hero of the Whip.

He has begun to research transportation. Taking a design left by past Heroes, for an airplane. Creating a way to fly without using Dragons, Gryphons, or any sort of Magic.

His party quickly defeated Kirin which was released immediately after the Phoenix was killed.

Trivia

 * Itsuki hypothesizes that Takt has the innate ability to steal other people's abilities.
 * Takt may have been previously reincarnated by a mysterious benefactor.