Maldoira du Olsterio

Maldoira du Olsterio was a character in the "Skeleton Knight in Another World" series. He was one of the three royal generals of Rhoden Kingdom and the heir to the Olsterio Dukedom. Later, after the assassination of Dakares and him, his son Cetrion becomes the Duke of Olsterio Dukedom.

Appearance
A large man with a muscular physique that gave the impression of youth, though his white-speckled, brown hair and impressive mustache betrayed his true age.

Personality
A typical evil nobleman it can be seen when he gave the order to kill all the servants who had seen the case of Diento.

Background
Maldoira was one of the seven dukes of the Rhoden Kingdom as well as the general of the Third Royal Army.

Light Novel Volume 01
Dakares learning the death of Tryton du Diento who was his biggest financial backer in his bid for the throne had a private meeting with Maldoira and his son. To calm the second princes fears that Orhevo, Marquis Tryton remaining son, may spill the truth about the illicit slave trade in the region, Maldoira planned to assign some of his men to eliminate the noble when he return to Diento to assume control of the city.

In regards to what happened in Diento, both he and Dakaras were unsure who was responsible. Maldoira heard rumors that elves and beastmen were responsible for the incident. On whether or not they were working together, Maldoira could not say to his liege, but has his suspicions that it could have been the work of Prince Sekt. Maldoira though was concerned that Princess Yuriarna was making moves to reconcile with the elves as it could jeopardize their operation and their dirty actions be revealed to the king. To prevent a possibility of a leak, Maldoira ordered his servants to keep quiet about what they saw in Diento. However he reports to Dakaras already one servant slipped away, and possibly have gone to Sekt. Even so Maldoira didn't believe that there was any danger as it was the word of a single insignificant servant.

The duke's main concern was the whereabout of the funds Marquis du Diento was supposed to be holding which mysterious vanished. The duke didn't believe that the elves took them as they had no interest in money and neither did he think it was possible for the heathens to carry it away using the small numbers they used to attack Diento. Furthermore the missing funds had weakened their faction. Dakaras hearing this was then more certain that the events in Diento were part of a plot by his older brother Sekt, as Yuriarna was too honest for such things.

Light Novel Volume 02
The plans in Houvan turned out to be a plot to conspire with the reigning lord and with the aid of both Maldoira and Cetrion were to murder Prince Sekt. Those plans unfortunately ended in failure as a revolt occur at Houvan. The contingent led by the Olsterios was led were delayed by a pack of Haunted Wolves. Furthermore when they arrived at Houvan they found the territory in chaos from the rebelling townsfolk which led death of another of Count Fulish du Houvan. Though Dakares forces arrived to Houvan late, Cetrion believed that their lateness was fortunate early they would have been caught in the rebellion. The Lieutenant General positive spin on the situation was not appreciated by Dakares. Maldoira voiced that all they needed to do was wait for another opportunity to eliminate Sekt.

Before the could begin their next plan to eliminate Sekt, Cetrion received urgent news from a soldier that the Etzat Market was under siege. Maldoira went out to lead his men to suppress the attack. leaving behind his son and the prince.

Later on it is reported that Maldoira was killed by his own son Cetrion after the latter murdered Prince Dakares during the chaos of the attack on Olav when the beastmen freed the slaves there. To the wider circles of nobility, it was believed that he was killed for being complicit in the murder of Yuriarna on her way to the Duchy. After his death Cetrion succeeded him as duke.

Abilities and Powers
Maldoira was previously a general in command of the third royal army.

Dakares Ciciay Karlon Rhoden Vetran
Maldoira was loyal to Dakaras and was willing to conspire with the second prince to place him on the throne, even if it meant spilling royal blood. Dakaras trusted him to get things done and was confident on his speedy timing to execute his wishes.

Cetrion du Olsterio
Cetrion was Maldoria's son and also accomplice in helping Dakares ascend to the throne. However the former proved to be far more loyal to his country and his familial attachment was nil, as Cetrion was far more willing to murder the duke.

Trivia

 * In the Manga he is never mentioned nor makes an appearance.