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Von Lycaon/Lore

Last updated 2025-11-13

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Can resolve any matter. The most trusted of attendants, and solid support for any team.
Rational and wise, a true gentleman who can't tolerate a single stain.
Offers absolute loyalty to the one he decides to follow.
Though outwardly sophisticated and rational, his innate feral character will reveal itself when faced with certain dangers.

Official Introduction

Completely different from the girl last week, the domestic helper this week looks quite sturdy! He also has a fluffy tail. It looks so soft and cuddly(*´ｪ｀*)...
Tail?! Eh— what—? Wait! I-Isn't he a wolf??
W-W-Wolves don't happen to like eating Bangboo, right?! Σ(っ °Д °;)っ
Lycaon: If you are bored, would you like a steak? Medium or medium-rare?

If you are bored, would you like a steak? Medium or medium-rare?
No matter how many times I enter the Hollows... they always feel so filthy.
VA: Kobayashi Chikahiro

History

The earliest known history of Von Lycaon's life was his time as an apprentice of Jack, an aging phantom thief who performed acts of thievery with the goal of making the world just. Sometime during his tutelage, he and Jack came across Hugo, fresh off his escape from the abuse of the machiavellian Ravenlock Family whom he shared blood with.[1] Jack would take the young man under his wing, teaching and feeding both of them.[2] The three would go on heists together, the two students forging a tight yet friendly rivalry with one another. Over time, Lycaon realised that Hugo learnt quicker than he did, but despite the minor advantage, he felt confident he could always overpower him.

One night, Lycaon was called upon by Jack to speak in private. Jack had been suffering from an unknown disease, and although he still continued to go on missions with his students, his illness was about to take his life. Before his death, Jack told Lycaon about a "seed of evil" Hugo had inherited from his Ravenlock lineage. Fearing his student would go down a path of evil, Jack ordered the thiren to keep an eye on Hugo, and if the seed was ever to take root that he should "hold his chain tight, to restrain him, to stop him."[3] However, unbeknowst to both at the time, Hugo had overheard the entire conversation, the topic causing the noble to feel confused about himself.[4]

Jack would peacefully pass away in his sleep, leaving orders for his Students to follow upon his death, with his body being buried somewhere in the Outer Ring.[Note 1] At his grave, Lycaon and Hugo decided to form their own phantom thieves guild, dubbing it Mockingbird, at Hugo's suggestion.[5] Though no longer a student, Lycaon would find himself being mentored by Hugo on how to act like a dramatic phantom thief, with him having to recite lines that he deemed "cheesy" and "edgy."[6]

Over time, Mockingbird gained both fame and infamy for their criminal acts of justice. During this time the duo would also adopt a Bangboo named Robin to assist in their heists. Their reputation reached a point where Mayor Mayflower took action; he made contact with the guild and offered them an olive branch - to work for him in exchange for being forgiven of their crimes.[Note 2] Though it's unclear what Lycaon's response was at first, if any, the wolf thiren would later take up Mayflower's offer after one fateful mission...

What was once an ordinary heist turned into a massacre as a Hollow opened and took the life of countless people. He found his partner-in-crime surrounded by the bodies of his estranged family, including his father. Lycaon quickly came to the belief that Hugo had planned this entire heist all around killing, not knowing the truth of Hugo's hesitation and Hartman's responsibility for the deaths until years later. Feeling betrayed by Hugo, who had broken Jack's golden rule of never killing, Lycaon proclaimed his distaste for the bastard noble and how he will take up Mayflower's offer.[2] He stayed in the Hollow to aid the innocent lives trapped within, but at great cost: his right eye and both legs.[7]

Despite his physical disabilites, Von Lycaon kept to the deal and begun working for the Mayflower Family. He was given advanced cybernetic prosthetic legs so he could walk again and took the position of head butler and leader of Victoria Housekeeping Co. The rough wolf thiren was able to quickly adapt to his new role, becoming an elegant gentleman who could perform any task asked of him with ease.[8]

One day, when he and his team were tasked with acting as security personnel for the hollow-consumed Ballet Twins, they found the infamous odd-job company Cunning Hares and Legendary Proxy Phaethon tresspassing within the building. Lycaon was prepared to deal with the unwanted guests, but was quick to change his tune when he learnt that the Cunning Hares's newest hire, Nekomiya Mana, and Phaethon were responsible for helping Corin Wickes get out of the Dead End Hollow after being seperated from the group.[9] Both Von Lycaon and Alexandrina Sebastiane already knew of Phaethon, including their knowledge about Sacrifices, as both were tasked by Mayor Mayflower with spying on the two siblings and to lend them aid when needed.[10]

Von Lycaon would later assist Phaethon in rescuing Rain from the top of Ballet Twins and save countless citizens (plus the Cunning Hares and Perlman) from an Exaltist plot that involved crashing the blimp they were on into the Ballet Twins.[11] He would keep in contact with the two siblings, befriending them over time.

Although Lycaon had rid himself of his past life, it would come back to haunt him on two seperate ocasions. The first being when Lilac, the daughter of a family he was acting as a butler for, desired to join Mockingbird and almost fell prey to a group of thugs imitating the group, though Lycaon quickly dealt with them and showed off a flair for drama he had gained from his former partner.[6] The second time had him cross paths with Hugo Vlad once again, though both fought at first they soon worked together to stop Hartman Ravenlock and The Exaltists' plots. Lycaon aided Hugo in a multi-layered deception that involved the latter feigning a betrayal against Phaethon and company to side with the Ravenlocks, Lycaon 'killing' Hugo then helped him overcome the effects of a poison Hartman had given him,[12][13] and finally both of them dealing the final blow to the Ravenlock's name. With their plan completed, Hugo told Lycaon the truth about overhearing he and Jack's final conversation and also what truly happened on that fateful night.[4]

Agent Trust

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  • Agent can be found around the neighborhood
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Trust Rank Friendly
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Advanced Freeze Chip
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3
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30
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(Affinity) Frosty Eviction
1
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Denny
10,000
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30
Dynamic Wallpaper: Lycaon
Dynamic Wallpaper: Lycaon
1
Denny
Denny
15,000

Impressions

  • Even the highly self-disciplined Lycaon worries about shedding fur...
  • While Lycaon is an incredibly versatile attendant, he won't demand their soul as payment from his employers.
  • No matter what happened in his past, Lycaon remains an unwaveringly reliable companion.

Agent Intel

Agent Details

Lycaon, the substantive leader and representative of Victoria Housekeeping Co., is responsible for managing all members of the company.
Rational and reliable, Lycaon is an elegant gentleman and a versatile attendant who can solve any problem. He is the cornerstone of his team and a reassuring presence.
He has a slight obsession with cleanliness, always tidying up his surroundings and unable to tolerate dirty environments.

Although Lycaon maintains his elegance and composure, his canine instincts occasionally shine through. When he is particularly happy, his tail and ears unconsciously wag. He seems to be aware of this habit and somewhat bothered by it.
Additionally, like most furry Thiren, Lycaon takes great care of his fur.

Suggestion: Since Lycaon is a canine Thiren, stroking his head or chin may enhance the emotional connection between you. (Note: Success is not guaranteed.)
* Risks: Due to his height, you may not be able to do this even if you stand on tiptoes.

Agent Intel 1

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Lycaon has a troubled past that he keeps to himself.
Despite his current elegant and gentle demeanor, the former Lycaon led a wild lifestyle and had a friend whom he trusted implicitly.
However, this friend has now become a bitter enemy.

Note: Due to limited information, it is challenging to uncover the specifics of his past.
You should consider trying to gather information from different angles about the individuals involved to obtain more valuable intelligence.

Cooperation Notes

Agent Belle Circle Icon Belle
Is there truly anything in this world that poses a challenge for Lycaon?
It seems that no matter what obstacles he encounters, he effortlessly solves them all (as long as you touch his tail)!
Agent Wise Circle Icon Wise
Belle, did your comment get mixed up with your personal preferences...?
And Fairy suggested touching Lycaon's chin and head, not his tail.

Video Store Promotion

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Von Lycaon
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Von Lycaon
Von Lycaon
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 Elegant Invitation
With poise and enthusiasm, Lycaon is extordinarily popular as he greets passersby and introduces new films. Quite a few girls mistakenly believe they have received invitations to a movie theater, and are overcome with excitement. 		Thank you for the nomination. Your decision is very wise. No matter what task, even if it's videotape promotion, you can trust Victoria Housekeeping completely.

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Trivia

  • Von Lycaon's first name is currently unknown.
  • According to Corin, Lycaon uses five whole bottles of Ames Special Mechanical Lubricant when performing maintenance on his legs and always seems to have eight bottles on him.[14]

Etymology

  • Lycaon's name is a reference to the Greek myth of King Lycaon, who cooked his son and served him to Zeus in order to trick him into eating human meat: he was thus punished by the god and transformed into a wolf. The name Lycaon derives from Ancient Greek λῠ́κος (lúkos, “wolf”), which is also the origin of the word "lycanthropy".
  • Von is a particle used in German names to indicate a noble lineage. It means "of", thus Von Lycaon's surname is best translated as "of Lycaon".

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Notes

  1. ↑ Given the surrounding area seen in The Oath, it can be assumed Jack's grave could be located in the Outer Ring.
  2. ↑ Given Lycaon's past as a criminal, it can be assumed that he would be pardonned, especially given he'd be working for the Mayor

References

  1. ↑ Zenless Zone Zero (May 13, 2025). Hugo EP - "My Curse, My Fate (Destin et malédiction)" | Zenless Zone Zero. YouTube.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Phaethon's Story, Bury Your Tears With the Past (A), Episode 5: Destined to Meet Again
  3. ↑ Phaethon's Story, Bury Your Tears With the Past (A), Episode 10: Before Taking the Stage
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Phaethon's Story, Bury Your Tears With the Past (B), Episode 9: Applause for the Mockingbird
  5. ↑ Phaethon's Story, Bury Your Tears With the Past (A), Episode 9: Behind the Scenes
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Agent Story, And the True Heroes Are Always Behind the Scenes, Episode 3: And the True Heroes Are Always Behind the Scenes (III)
  7. ↑ Phaethon's Story, Bury Your Tears With the Past (B), Episode 8: Those With Steadfast Ambition
  8. ↑ Von Lycaon: Agent Details
  9. ↑ Phaethon's Story, The Midnight Pursuit (A), Episode 2: First Exploration of a Perilous Building
  10. ↑ Phaethon's Story, The Midnight Pursuit (B), Episode 7: Into the Darkness
  11. ↑ Phaethon's Story, The Midnight Pursuit (B), Episode 6: A Close Call
  12. ↑ Phaethon's Story, Bury Your Tears With the Past (A), Episode 11: Destiny at Your Fingertips
  13. ↑ Phaethon's Story, Bury Your Tears With the Past (B), Episode 7: Long-Lost Harmony
  14. ↑ Sixth Street Trust Event: Corin Wickes

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