King

King is the NXX investigation code name used by Marius von Hagen in Tears of Themis. Marius is the heir and acting executive of Pax Group as well as a talented art student.

King's central conflict and character growth

He is playful, confident, and provocative in public but carries heavy corporate and family responsibility. His skills include business negotiation, painting, social influence, and rapid adaptation during investigations.

King's story role and defining traits

The protagonist sees both his teasing and vulnerable sides, while Luke, Artem, and Vyn work with him in NXX.