Claude Faustus is the demon butler of the Trancy family, contracted to serve Alois Trancy. He is a handsome man with black hair, golden eyes, and glasses. Claude always keeps a calm and emotionless face, devoted to fulfilling Alois' wishes perfectly. While he acts loyal, he sees his work much like a business transaction, caring little for human life. His skills are top-notch, and he even managed to steal Ciel Phantomhive's soul while Sebastian Michaelis was fighting Ash Landers. Claude often surprises people, like dancing tap before work, and he's known for being cold but very serious about food. He can be ruthless, dropping his contractor if the soul's "taste" declines or if he finds a better one. He develops a growing interest in Ciel Phantomhive as the story goes on.
Claude Faustus is a beautiful young man with black hair and striking golden eyes.
He usually wears glasses, giving him a refined look as a butler of the Trancy family.
Claude is always calm and appears to have no emotions.
He acts with total obedience to Alois Trancy, calling him "Yes, Your Highness" and "Master."
Although he is very serious about his work, he also appears uncaring and business-like at his core.
He puts a strong focus on food and meal-related tasks more than anything else.
His loyalty depends on the contract, but he can easily turn on his master if he finds a better soul.
Claude is a demon, just like Sebastian Michaelis.
Because of this, he can easily do things no human could.
He leads other demons serving the Trancy family and uses the magic sword Laevateinn, hidden inside Hannah Annafellows, during combat.
He is highly skilled in all butler duties and is always prepared for battle.
Claude is also an impressive tap dancer, dancing before he starts his work.
His contractor is Alois Trancy.
Claude shows perfect obedience to Alois, and Alois is very attached to him.
As the story goes on, Claude also begins to take an interest in Ciel Phantomhive.
On the outside, Claude and Sebastian Michaelis act politely toward each other, but they often exchange sarcastic remarks and secretly compete as butlers.
He commands the other demons serving the Trancy family, including Hannah Annafellows.
Claude is considered a "disappointing handsome guy."
Fans have given him nicknames such as "Tap Fairy," "Akkun," and "Kimode."
He will not hesitate to abandon or even kill his own contractor if he learns there is a better soul or if the value of the soul drops.
He is especially picky about food, more than most other things.
Claude only serves as a butler because he expects to get a "delicious" soul as a reward.
- Yes, Your Highness
The Contract with Alois Trancy
Claude Faustus appears as the butler for Alois Trancy, serving him after responding to a call for a contract.
He shows total loyalty and always addresses Alois with utmost respect.
Competing with Sebastian
Claude and Sebastian Michaelis have a subtle rivalry as demon butlers.
They often point out each other’s mistakes and try to outdo one another.
Stealing Ciel’s Soul
While Sebastian Michaelis is busy fighting Ash Landers, Claude manages to steal Ciel Phantomhive's soul, which is a big plot moment.
The Real Motive
Claude's loyalty is not real—it depends on the soul he is after.
He will easily drop his contractor or even kill him if he thinks Ciel Phantomhive—or another soul—is better.
As the story moves on, his interest in Ciel grows, and he does whatever he can to get Ciel's soul.
Claude Faustus is an original character introduced in season 2 of the Black Butler anime.
He is a demon who works as a butler for the Trancy family and only cares about getting a good soul as a reward.
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