The Phantom Knight of Bartali III

The Phantom Knight who stands watch over the entrance leading up to the Cron Castle Spire. Croxus Antonio, the former guard captain to Bartali III, the king who wrought ruin upon Cron Castle. Croxus' martial prowess was only surpassed by his loyalty to his king. Croxus dared speak out against Bartali III when the king sought to offer up the lives of maidens and infants in exchange for immortality. The mad king had him executed, and would later have his once most trusted subject turned into a monster by the alchemist Caphras to better serve his lord.