Vantine

Vantine
Kana	ヴァンタイン
Rōmaji	Vantain
Debuts
Manga Debut	Chapter 363
Characteristics
Gender	Male
State	Alive
General Status
Affiliation	Kakin Empire Tserriednich Hui Guo Rou
Occupation	Private Military Commander for Prince Tserriednich

Vantine (ヴァンタイン, Vantain) is the private military commander for 4^th Prince Tserriednich.

Appearance

Vantine is an older man with slicked-back hair that goes past his ears. He also has a mustache and soul patch. He wears the usual black suit and tie of a bodyguard.

Personality

Vantine is very formal and professional. He reports to Tserriednich often and informs him of important matters. The Prince trusts Vantine so much that he was personally sent to invite Melody to Tserriednich's quarters.

Plot

Succession Contest arc

Vantine informs Tserridnich about the private soldier sent to his quarters

After Kurapika's emergency announcement on the first day of the voyage, 1^st Prince Benjamin sends his private soldiers to join the guard of each Prince in order to spy on them. Vantine asks Tserriednich what he would like them to do about the soldier his brother Benjamin had sent him, reminding him that since he is the other son of 1^st Queen Unma, he is not obligated to comply. Tserriednich tells Vantine to tell Benjamin, "You idiot," adding that he is focusing on his Nen.

During Tserriednich's Nen training with Theta on the eighth day, Vantine is seen with at least three other bodyguards outside the room. After the gunshot and Theta faints, Vantine tells Tserriednich about missing time and that after they rushed in once they heard the sound, they saw a beautiful landscape in front of them. He adds that they were unable to move and guesses that it was due to the music broadcast. Tserriednich asks if it was supposed to be Salé-salé's rap, and Vantine confirms it, telling him that the performance was by a Hunter named Melody. Tserriednich tells him to call her over and make it sound like an invitation. Vantine worries that they might refuse if it's not a summons, but Tserriednich stresses that it's a feeler, explaining that they can make inferences based on their response.

At the Justice Bureau on Tier 2, Vantine introduces himself to Melody as the private military commander for Tserriednich during his meeting with her on the tenth day of the voyage. Unbeknownst to him, Melody had recently begin to consider the possibility that one of the people she meets had taken 11^th Prince Fugetsu as hostage. Vantine uses the word "negotiations", which unintentionally puts Melody on her guard. On behalf of Tserriednich, Vantine invites Melody to Room 1004, and asks her if she would accept. Melody politely declines and says that she cannot make a decision on her own, prompting Vantine to ask if the reason is because she was hired to guard 10^th Prince Kacho. Melody quickly says that she cannot comment on her contract, and Vantine rephrases his question, asking if she is unwilling to perform again. Melody replies that she would be happy to play anywhere given the right circumstances, and Vantine tells her that the Prince will be pleased. Melody then tries to put emphasis on "negotiations", but Vantine is left confused, saying that they can work out the details after she is released. Melody senses confusion and doubt in his heartbeat, deciding that Tserriednich is not responsible for Fugetsu's situation.

At 8:00 a.m. on the eleventh day of the voyage, Vantine knocks and politely interrupts Tserriednich's Zetsu practice to update him about their progress with Melody, telling Tserriednich that the Ministry of Justice had suspected her involvement and continued to detain her, a suspicion echoed by Benjamin who had kept his soldiers there. Tserriednich tells him just not to let Benjamin get to her first, to continue trying to see her, find out what she is thinking, and win her over. Tserriednich and Vantine exchange a few more unintelligible words.

Manga Appearances

Succession Contest arc
340. Special Mission	Absent
341. Threats	Absent
342. Challenge	Absent
343. Invitation	Absent
344. Author	Absent
345. Signature	Absent
346. Options	Absent
347. Inauguration	Absent
348. Resolve	Absent
349. Worm Toxin	Absent
350. Prince	Absent
351. Battle to the Death	Absent
352. Troublesome	Absent
353. Cold-Blooded	Absent
354. Heat	Absent
355. Detonation	Absent
356. Unfortunate: Part 1	Absent
357. Unfortunate: Part 2	Absent
358. Eve	Absent
359. Departure	Absent
360. Parasite	Absent
361. Withdraw	Absent
362. Resolve	Absent
363. Nen Beast	Debut
364. Speculation	Absent
365. Choice	Absent
366. To Each His Own	Absent
367. Synchronization	Absent
368. Foul Play	Absent
369. Limits	Absent
370. Observation	Absent
371. Mission	Absent
372. Disappearance	Absent
373. Inheritance	Absent
374. Ability	Absent
375. Persuasion	Absent
376. Determination	Absent
377. Scheme	Absent
378. Balance	Absent
379. Collaboration	Absent
380. Alarm	Absent
381. Predation	Absent
382. Awakening	Absent
383. Escape	Absent
384. War	Absent
385. Warning	Appears
386. Hypothesis	Absent
387. Recreation	Appears
388. Reflection	Absent
389. Curse	Absent
390. Clash: Part 1	Absent
391. Clash: Part 2	Absent
392. Information	Absent
393. Plea	Absent
394. Hypothesis	Absent
395. Founding: Part 1	Absent
396. Founding: Part 2	Absent
397. Founding: Part 3	Absent
398. Search	Absent
399. Expulsion	Absent
400. Secrecy	Appears
401. Moonlight	Absent
402. Letter	Appears
403. Results	Absent
404. Speculation	Absent
405. Performance	Absent
406. Regalia	Absent
407. Negotiation	Absent
408. Negotiation: Part 2	Absent
409. Negotiation: Part 3	Absent
410. Negotiation: Part 4	Absent

Trivia

• Vantine has his name revealed in Chapter 400, 37 chapters after his first appearance in Chapter 363