Ruijerd Superdia as Moonlight Spear Knight Zard by DCD10Unite on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Ruijerd Superdia's Makai Knight armor, designed and created by Rudeus Greyrat, the legendary Golden Knight Garo. This new armor is the first silver knight armor to be conceived in the new Jinkai, marking a significant moment in Ruijerd’s journey and his bond with Rudeus. It represents not just their partnership but also Ruijerd’s acceptance of his tragic past, symbolizing his full induction into the Makai Order.

The armor’s design prominently features the Superd Spear, which has awakened and been enhanced with the powers of the Makai Knight. His armor also incorporates tassels modeled after the spear, further emphasizing Ruijerd’s identity and weapon of choice.

Ruijerd’s journey as a Makai Knight began when Rudeus and his Makai Order team encountered him tending to his sick Superd tribesmen in the Biheiril Kingdom’s forests. The illness that plagued his people, identified by Makai Priest Cliff Grimoire, was revealed to be Drain Syndrome, caused by a lack of sufficient mana capacity. The Makai Order’s intervention, while timely, was interrupted by an attack from a group of Horrors on the settlement.

Ruijerd’s bravery stood out when he fought to defend the younger tribesmen against a particularly powerful Horror. However, as his dark past resurfaced during the battle, it almost overwhelmed him until Rudeus and Eris intervened. Their words reminded him of those who awaited his return and reassured him that, by cherishing the memories of his past family, he could still change the future for the better. This critical moment of support allowed Ruijerd to regain his resolve.

Rudeus gifted him an amulet, which fused with Ruijerd’s Superd Spear, empowering him to summon his Makai Armor for the first time. This transformation marked Ruijerd’s ascension into the Moonlight Spear Knight Zard, his new form as a Makai Knight. With his newfound power, Ruijerd easily dispatched the Horror, testing the limits of his new armor in the process.

The discovery of the illness afflicting the Superd tribe ultimately led to their salvation. Ruijerd, now fully a part of the Makai Order, later married Norn Greyrat, and some Superd tribesmen even went on to become employees of Orsted Corp and members of the Makai Order, ensuring their tribe’s continued survival and integration into the world.

Fun fact, Ruijerd's voice actor, Daisuke Namikawa, also voiced two Makai Knights in the Garo anime universe; Leon Luis/Garo and Yasusuke/Zanga. Rudeus even pointed out how Leon's voice and demeanor somehow reminded him of Ruijerd, upon their meeting.

Ruijerd’s journey as Zard does not end here, as he is destined to encounter other legendary Makai Knights, such as Leon Luis (Garo) and Yasusuke (Zanga), further intertwining his fate with the Garo universe. However, that is a story for another time.