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"I'll plow fields all my life like my ancestors did and live an ordinary, happy life. That'll never come true. But for their sake, too, I'll set root here and keep on living." — Baldroy, referring to his family and living at Phantomhive Manor

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Baldroy
Kanji	バルドロイ
Rōmaji	Barudoroi
Alias	Master Cook (by Lau) Matthew Berg (Athena Sanatorium)
Characteristics
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Age	36-37/ around 40
Height	181cm (5'11")
Blood type	Canopus
Professional status
Affiliation	Phantomhive
Previous affiliation	United States Army Athena Sanatorium
Occupation	Chef and Senior Staff Member of the Phantomhive Household
Previous occupation	Patient Soldier Farmer
Base of operations	Phantomhive Manor Athena Sanatorium, Wiltshire (former) USA (former)
Personal status
Status	Alive
Relatives	Joanna † (wife) Baldroy Jr. † (son)
First appearance
Manga debut	Volume 1, Chapter 1
Anime debut	Season 1, Episode 1
Musical debut	That Butler, Friendship
Video game debut	Kuroshitsuji: Phantom & Ghost
Portrayal
Japanese voice	Hiroki Tōchi
English voice	Ian Sinclair

Baldroy (バルドロイ, Barudoroi), often nicknamed "Baldo" or "Bard," is the chef and a senior staff member of the Phantomhive household.

Appearance

Baldroy is a sturdily built man with dirty-blond hair and turquoise eyes. He ordinarily dresses in a chef's uniform, which includes a long white apron. Occasionally, he has goggles hanging around his neck and a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

Personality

Baldroy is a tough-minded, level-headed American veteran. Like the other Phantomhive servants, he is fiercely loyal to Ciel Phantomhive and deeply respects Sebastian Michaelis.

Baldroy takes charge of the other servants whenever Ciel and Sebastian are not around, such as when he coordinated an attack on the first-string circus members. He remains calm and sensible even during dire situations and focuses on how to proceed rather than succumb to his emotions. According to Sebastian, Baldroy's judgment is sharp, and he acts without hesitation; his recklessness increases his odds of survival. He often commands and unites the other servants, and assuages their fears.

Moreover, Baldroy suffers from survivor's guilt for having survived the war in America when his comrades did not. His innate fear of death and his unwavering resolve to continue living despite hardships have earned him the reputation of being an "invincible private soldier" on the battlefield, and constituted the reason behind Sebastian's recruitment of him.

Baldroy is passionate about cooking. Having served in war, he is accustomed to hard work and a fast pace. He keeps high-powered weapons on hand and tends to use a flamethrower or a blowtorch in order to cook food as swiftly as possible, which usually results in disaster. He occasionally describe things in terms of war, such as when he called mice "the enemy," the manor "the battlefield," and the hunt to catch them "a fight." In addition to a fondness for cooking and warfare, he is proud of his ability to repair electronics.

History

Young Baldroy is bored.

Baldroy and Joanna have their wedding.

Baldroy and Baldroy Jr. play together.

Baldroy's ancestors arrived in America in search of freedom of religion. They settled there, farmed and cultivated the wild land, and used the corn and beans that they received from the natives. The cooperation between the farmers and the natives went relatively well, until Baldroy's generation. Baldroy was born during the gold rush boom. While those around him possessed the frontier spirit and had ambitions, he lacked both. He became a farmer, much like his ancestors, and married a rancher named Joanna. They had a son, Baldroy Jr. Baldroy was convinced that he would live an ordinary, happy life, and grow old there.

Baldroy is at the meeting.

However, due to the US Army overhunting the buffalo and the completion of the railway, the natives barely had any food. Consequently, the relations between the natives and the farmers soured. After the natives attacked a carriage delivering produce to the neighboring town, the male villagers held a meeting to discuss the situation and find a way to protect themselves. When a man suggested that they arm themselves and fortify the village, Baldroy argued that such would merely exacerbate the situation, and proposed that they sell food to the natives at a cheap price. The leader countered that they were not rich themselves. The men carried on with quarreling, while Baldroy looked on.

Baldroy returns home.

Baldroy and Joanna laugh.

At home, Baldroy recounted the meeting to Joanna and stated that, ideally, the issue with the natives should be resolved peacefully, to which Joanna agreed. Baldroy Jr. commented that, even if someone were to attack them, they would be safe because of Joanna’s excellent food; it always made Baldroy smile, and thus it could make anyone smile. Baldroy and Joanna laughed.

One day, Baldroy's village was attacked and set on fire by the natives. The leader urged Baldroy to run, saying that they, as farmers, were no match for them. Baldroy dashed to his burning house and found the corpses of Joanna and Baldroy Jr. He fell into despair; his dream of living a happy, ordinary life with his family was shattered.

Baldroy retaliates.

Baldroy walks off.

Baldroy grabbed his rake and left his house. When a native shot him in the back with an arrow, he retaliated and murdered him. After seeing his fields in flames, he concluded that he could not settle there any longer and walked off.

Ever since his family was killed, Baldroy had been "rootless." As a US soldier, he fought a multitude of battles against the natives, eagerly searched for battlefields, and became an expert at killing people. Avenging his family was not his sole motivation; to him, everyone was his enemy, and thus he killed them. After leaving his small village, he wandered all over the country, killed others, and witnessed his fellow soldiers being killed. At last, he came to the realization that the head of his village was correct in stating that things were not that simple; they had succeeded at the expense of the natives, who then retaliated. While he understood why the natives sought their form of justice, he could not forgive them, and therefore worked hard to survive, so he could kill more.

At one point, Baldroy had a "terrible time" with snakes in Arizona, and fought in a gruesome war in America, where he lost all his comrades. He had a reputation of being an "invincible private warrior" who always survived the bloodiest battlefields in America.

During one conflict, Baldroy and his fellow soldiers took refuge in a cave. Most of them succumbed to their injuries. Baldroy told Terry that he had collected water from the rain for him to drink. Terry reminisced about his mother's excellent cooking, particularly her candied yams, which he wished he could eat again. He then passed away, to the dismay of Baldroy, who begged him not to leave him behind.

Baldroy is starving.

Baldroy holds a knife.

Baldroy holds a knife to Sebastian's throat.

Later, while starving, Baldroy prepared to cut into Terry's arm to eat it. He was interrupted by Sebastian Michaelis, who entered the cave, prepared a picnic, and offered him a cup of tea, with the intention of recruiting him into the Phantomhive household to serve Ciel Phantomhive.

Baldroy held a knife to Sebastian's throat, prompting the latter to ask if he preferred coffee as an American. Baldroy demanded to know if the natives hired Sebastian. Sebastian explained that his employer was an earl in Great Britain, and a perplexed Baldroy wondered aloud if he were already dead and Sebastian were a Grim Reaper.

Sebastian answered that he was merely a butler, which enraged Baldroy, who lacked the strength to slash Sebastian's throat. Sebastian convinced him to calm down and eat. Despite reservations, the latter indulged. Sebastian disclosed that Phantomhive Manor was short of hands, and the type of work that its servants must perform could not be advertised in newspapers; thus, he must travel and personally recruit candidates. He revealed that, when he crossed the ocean in search of a superior American talent, he heard a story of a private warrior who fought and invariably survived many fierce battles against the natives, so he came to recruit Baldroy as the earl's bodyguard—who must carry out other duties, as well.

Baldroy, suspicious of Sebastian, observed that Sebastian's "posh Queen's English" was irritating and his "penguin suit" was spotless. Sebastian added that Baldroy fulfilled the earl's requirements; age, gender, race, background, references, and prior experience did not matter, but the recruited servant must be a "true expert at 'killing people,'" to Baldroy's dismay.

Sebastian announced that it was time to prepare tea for the earl in Great Britain and swiftly packed up. Before leaving, he handed Baldroy a letter, inviting him to Great Britain, should he choose to accept the job offer.

Baldroy reviewed the invitation, and thought to himself that at least he was full and that food was much more important than money or weapons.

Baldroy is dressed in his chef uniform.

Baldroy woke up in the Phantomhive Manor and mused that, once again, he had survived. Sebastian introduced Baldroy to housemaid Mey-Rin and gardener Finnian, and vice versa, and informed him that house steward Tanaka was on a leave of absence, and so he, the butler, was in charge. He added that Baldroy that he must fill the post of chef. Baldroy, unimpressed with the servants' appearances, assumed that they would be incompetent private soldiers who would surrender even to kids. Amused, Sebastian said that children are "formidable" while referring to Ciel, who then summoned him to the Phantomhive Room. While Mey-Rin and Finnian set out to do work, Baldroy lamented his situation.

Baldroy talks to Ciel.

Just several days prior, Sebastian introduced Baldroy to Ciel as an American soldier who will be serving as chef, and explained to Ciel that having a chef in employment is necessary for prestige and for the restoration of the earldom. When Ciel pointed out that highly esteemed chefs are ordinarily French or Italian, Baldroy challenged him on such and stated that, as long as the food is edible, the taste of it is inconsequential. Ciel countered that he does not care who is cooking the dishes, but he expects the food to taste "first-class." He forbade Baldroy from adopting his battlefield method of burning everything to a cinder in the kitchen.

Sebastian asserted that he did not recruit Baldroy on the basis of his culinary skills; rather, the Phantomhive Manor was in need of another senior staff to manage the other servants. Ciel ordered Sebastian to properly train Baldroy. Baldroy thought to himself that his new employer, Ciel, despite his age, is strikingly different from another boy he knew.

Back in the present, Sebastian returned to Baldroy, who labeled him a "creep" for calling him "mister" and urged him to call him "Baldo," as those in his unit did. Sebastian replied that the "rules of etiquette" at a manor prescribe that they do not address one another in an informal manner, insisting on "Mister Baldroy." Then, Sebastian guided Baldroy through the basics of cooking.

Sebastian is dismayed by Baldroy's cooking.

To Sebastian's dismay, Baldroy ended up burning the chicken, which Baldroy argued was still edible. After biting into the chicken and spitting on Sebastian's shoe, Baldroy stated that, on the battlefield, taking one's time to prepare food would not be feasible; one eats what is available as food however they like, and such are the "rules of etiquette" on the battlefield, regardless if said rules are too shocking for a "well-behaved mister butler" like Sebastian.

Sebastian punches Baldroy.

Sebastian taunts Baldroy.

Sebastian, while wiping his shoe with his handkerchief, concluded that Baldroy wishes to be trained "in military fashion." Subsequently, Sebastian punched Baldroy across the kitchen and maintained that such a punishment is administered when one disobeys their superior on the battlefield. Sardonically, he asked if he put "too much spice on [their] rookie cook."

Baldroy woke up after dreaming about Terry and was appalled that it was five in the morning. Upon entering the room, Sebastian asserted that Baldroy, as the "apprentice chef," must learn the duties and responsibilities of a trainee kitchen maid, and therefore he must rise early and report to the kitchen. When Baldroy asked if Finnian must be woken up, too, Sebastian informed him that the work of a gardener begins after sunrise.

Soon after, Baldroy joined Sebastian in the kitchen. Sebastian explained the state of affairs: Ciel is still young and unmarried; Sebastian is in charge of planning the menu, as the manor does not have a housekeeper; and, due to Ciel's unsociability, formal dinners with many guests are rarely held. Baldroy's role as a chef resembles that of a military commander in that he must give orders to his assistants and ensure that courses are served in a timely manner; hence, the kitchen is Baldroy's new "battlefield."

Baldroy complained about the short-staffed nature of the manor before heading to work. He bungled his attempts to clean the scullery and cookware; pluck the pheasant; and wash the vegetables. Sebastian scolded Baldroy for his ineptitude and urged him to pay special heed to hygiene, as the kitchen is where one manages the health of the entire manor, so to speak.

Baldroy sneers.

Baldroy sneered at the notion of Ciel getting sick if he were to taste mud from the vegetables, commenting that Ciel was "awfully delicate." While remembering a boy, Baldroy added that a child is supposed to run outdoors and get covered in mud. Sebastian said that he will handle the preparations today and assigned Baldroy another task: Baldroy must redeem himself by roasting a chicken.

Sebastian thoroughly explained to Baldroy how to make roast chicken before telling him to focus on basting the chicken while slowly and manually turning the spit in front of the open fire. He did not allow Baldroy to use an automated smoke jack, as that would diminish his training.

Baldroy remembers Joanna's cooking.

Baldroy remembers his son.

When Sebastian alluded to the joy that a well-cooked dish could bring, Baldroy recalled his wife telling him that he always looked like he was enjoying his food.

While Baldroy was turning the spit, Finnian entered the kitchen to speak to Sebastian. Baldroy informed Finnian that Sebastian was not there and, while Finnian was raving over the roast chicken, thought that Finnian resembled his son.

Baldroy Jr.'s death.

Baldroy remembers his house burning.

Mey-Rin entered the kitchen to speak to Sebastian, and Finnian informed her that Sebastian was not there. She said that Sam brought an abundance of milk, cheese, and milk, but she could not carry them all. Finnian offered to help, and the two of them walked out, chatting about breakfast. The sight of them evoked in Baldroy a memory of the woman grating cheese for the delighted boy. His next memory was the boy bloody and dead while the house was burning down.

At Sebastian's shout, Baldroy snapped out of his musing. Sebastian stated that the chicken was on fire, much to Baldroy's shock. With the chicken burnt once more, Sebastian commented that perhaps he should be teaching Baldroy how not to waste burnt chicken, rather than how not to burn chicken. Mey-Rin and Finnian tasted the burnt chicken, which they found unpleasant. Baldroy muttered that the food was fine as long as it was edible.

Sebastian presented Baldroy with three points for his potato, as all the eyes were not removed, and a lot of skin was unpeeled. Baldroy complained about the two-point reduction, reasoning that they were going to mash all the potatoes regardless. Sebastian countered that he was not giving him three out of five points, but rather three out of one-hundred points, and added that his cooking skills were nonexistent. Baldroy argued that cooking and cleaning were women's work, to which Sebastian retorted that Baldroy still lived in the past, even though they were at the tail end of the nineteenth century.

Baldroy asked why he had to play chef despite being hired as a private warrior. Sebastian stated that the employment contract he handed him in the cave stipulated that he had other duties in addition to his services as a private warrior. He denied him a break, saying that he must finish peeling the potatoes first.

Mey-Rin informed Sebastian that Sam had brought them that week's food. Sebastian ordered Baldroy to come along, for he was the "expert at manual labor."

Baldroy and Sebastian receive goods from Sam and Sam's grandson.

Outside, Sebastian verified that Sam and his grandson had brought all the food. When he inquired about the village, they disclosed that a group of more than five guests stayed at the local inn, and that those guests asked about the type of liquor that Ciel preferred, despite the fact that Ciel did not drink. After paying Sam and his grandson, Sebastian told Baldroy to stop peeling potatoes for that day and to clean the stillroom instead, to Baldroy's confusion, as it was the housekeeper's room, which stored jam and tableware. The stillroom, Sebastian informed, was well-stocked with items used to "entertain special guests." He insisted that Baldroy check and clean the cupboards.

Baldroy enters the stillroom.

Baldroy entered the stillroom and observed that the room did not require cleaning. While eating a cookie, he recalled his family, and then lamented his circumstances.

That night, Baldroy jolted to a wake upon hearing footsteps from a large group. He equipped his gun and noticed that Finnian was absent. Afterward, he stepped outside and inadvertently aimed his gun at Sebastian, who declared that their "special guests" had arrived and that Baldroy must entertain them immediately.

Baldroy discovers the armory.

When Sebastian reminded Baldroy of the job he assigned him that afternoon, the latter rushed into the stillroom. Upon discovering a lever in the cupboard, he pulled on it, thereby uncovering a hidden door. He struck a match and descended a ladder into an armory.

Baldroy noted that the armory had a wide range of weapons, including antique swords, axes, and the latest rifles and explosives. He nicked his finger on a knife while musing that the weapons were maintained in order to be used immediately. When he glanced at his reflection in the knife, he remembered his conversation with Sebastian in the cave.

Baldroy snapped out of his recollection at a loud sound accompanied by shaking from the floor above. He dashed upstairs. At the sight of blood, he assumed that Mey-Rin and Finnian had been slain. Then, to his shock, Finnian, while covered in blood, approached him with a broken statue and a corpse, stating that they had many "guests."

A man lunged at them, which induced Baldroy to protect Finnian and equip his gun. However, before Baldroy could shoot, Mey-Rin shot the man in the head, to his bewilderment. She advised Finnian not to let his guard down.

Baldroy scolds Finnian.

When Finnian lost track of how many intruders he had killed, Baldroy scolded him, as he was certain that more intruders were around, given that he had heard at least five sets of footsteps. Once Finnian informed him that Ciel's bedroom was the south room on the second floor, he rushed upstairs and saw two men outside the door. After weighing his options and remembering the death of the boy in his memories, he was resolved to kill the men before they could hurt Ciel.

After the two men picked the door lock, a bottle of jam rolled toward them. Baldroy shot the jam, resulting in an explosion, and then shot one of the men. He pressed forward, blocking the other man’s bullets with a satchel filled with flour sacks, and sliced the man's throat. Subsequently, he praised the versatility of flour.

Ciel tells Baldroy to clean up the mess.

Ciel stepped outside his bedroom, rebuked Baldroy for being loud, and, upon realizing that intruders were there to kill him "yet again," informed Baldroy that he must keep at least one of the intruders alive to make them confess who their employer is. Ciel's nonchalance contradicted Baldroy's image of a terrified Ciel, and Baldroy was speechless when Ciel stated that he would have the intruders pay a heavy price for disturbing his sleep. After telling Baldroy to clean up the mess by morning, Ciel returned to his bedroom.

Baldroy listens as Sebastian talks.

Sebastian clapped, revealing that he had planned to dismiss Baldroy if he were to allow the intruders to enter the master bedroom, but Baldroy earned a pass mark instead. Baldroy yelled at Sebastian for risking Ciel's life merely to test his caliber, and Sebastian retorted that he would have dealt with them if necessary, for his contract with Ciel stipulated that he "protect [Ciel] to the very end." Sebastian concluded that, contrary to the rumors, Baldroy was not invincible, but rather an ordinary human. Nevertheless, Baldroy's judgment was sharp, and he acted without hesitation; his recklessness and absence of fear increased his odds of survival. On the other hand, Finnian and Mey-Rin, although highly skilled assassins, were inexperienced and therefore "careless." Sebastian asked Baldroy to teach them, as the senior servant in command, what it meant to fight a war of defense.

Baldroy mulled over the request before commenting that all of them were insane, and Sebastian countered that Baldroy was one of them now. He then ordered Baldroy to deposit the corpses in the larder, adding that, tomorrow morning, the refuse collector will arrive at the tradesmen's door to fetch them.

As a final word, Sebastian instructed Baldroy to use the back staircase for servants the next time he goes upstairs, as letting guests see a servant running about was unacceptable. Baldroy complained about Sebastian's comment, and Ciel berated them both for being loud.

While Baldroy and Sebastian were cleaning the blood, Baldroy suggested that they preserve the wheat unstained by blood. When Sebastian told him to dispose of it, as it had touched the floor, he argued that farmers must work hard just to make a handful of wheat. Sebastian recalled that Baldroy once mentioned taking care of cows, and asked if he had experience with livestock and produce. Baldroy revealed that he had come from a family of farmers, and did not imagine he would make a living by killing. He went on to explain his backstory.

When Baldroy called himself insane, Sebastian countered that Baldroy was the most "ordinary" person in Phantomhive Manor, because he feared death, while everyone else did not; for that reason, he was recruited. He then cleaned the area in a matter of seconds, to Baldroy's astonishment, and told Baldroy to go to bed.

The next morning, Finnian notified Sebastian of Sam's arrival with that week's food and went to unload the cart with Mey-Rin's assistance. Sebastian had Baldroy come along. Outside, Sebastian asked Sam about the village's affairs, and the latter merrily informed of a calf's birth at his farm; when he mentioned that he hoped it would grow up to produce plenty of milk, his grandson noted the abundant grass and fertile soil, expressing gratitude to Ciel. Baldroy said that he looked forward to the milk, to the grandson's delight. He then made eye contact with Ciel and recalled Sebastian commenting on his fear of death.

Finnian distracted Baldroy by showing him a carrot, and Sebastian chided him for playing with the food. Baldroy followed Sebastian, Finnian, and Mey-Rin, who were carrying the food, while musing to himself that, while his dream of plowing fields like his ancestors and living an ordinary, happy life with his family, would never come true, he would, for their sake, set root at the manor and strive to continue living.

Plot

Black Butler Arc

Baldroy burns dinner.

Baldroy, Mey-Rin, Finnian, Tanaka, and Ciel observe the match between Sebastian and a martial artist outside Phantomhive Manor. Sebastian vanquishes his opponent, which impresses them. Afterward, Sebastian instructs them to perform their duties. When the Phantomhive servants make a mess prior to and during Chlaus’s visit, Sebastian cleans up after them and rectifies the various issues.

One day, Elizabeth Midford visits and adorns the manor in extravagant furnishings, as well as dresses up the servants. They dance alongside Ciel and Elizabeth.

At one point, the Phantomhive servants attempt to exterminate rats, which have been biting the wires in the manor. Sebastian effortlessly gets rid of the rats. After Ciel is taken by Azzurro Vanel and while Mey-Rin is delivering to Sebastian the ransom letter she has received, a sniper attacks, but fails. Sebastian tells the servants to clean and cook and leaves after declaring that he will return before dinner. Later, Sebastian returns with Ciel, and the servants welcome them home. When the servants discuss the Azzurro Vanel case, Sebastian orders them to do work.

Red Butler Arc

One morning, Sebastian assigns Baldroy, Mey-Rin, and Finnian their individual tasks for the day while Tanaka loiters. When the Phantomhive servants make a mess, Sebastian cleans up after them and rectifies the various issues. After Sebastian discovers that his chocolate statue is missing a head, he and the other Phantomhive servants hunt down Tanaka, assuming he is the culprit, but it is actually Ciel.

When Ciel and Sebastian leave for London, the Phantomhive servants stay behind at Phantomhive Manor.

On December 14, the Phantomhive servants prepare for Ciel's thirteenth birthday, which coincides with Elizabeth and Francis Midford's visit. Sebastian redirects Francis away from the disasters the servants inadvertently cause. They all celebrate Ciel’s birthday.

Indian Butler Arc

Baldroy, Mey-Rin, Finnian, and Tanaka frolic in the snow.

Ciel Phantomhive and Sebastian Michaelis bring the Phantomhive servants along to the Phantomhive townhouse in London while they investigate a case. The servants meet Soma Asman Kadar and Agni.

The next day, Agni fulfills household duties on the servants' behalf, to their astonishment. Later, Agni collaborates with them and gets them to work efficiently.

The servants watch and assist Sebastian in preparing for the curry competition. The servants also participate in taste-testing the different curries.

The servants accompany Ciel, Sebastian, and Soma to the curry competition. The servants are jubilant when Sebastian's curry dish garners rave reviews from the judges. Queen Victoria arrives, to their shock, and crowns Sebastian the winner. The servants rejoice.

The servants are pleased when Soma reconciles with Agni and stunned when Queen Victoria refers to Ciel as "boy." They congratulate Sebastian on his victory and enjoy the view of the evening sun. Soma hugs Ciel and cries over Mina while the servants look on.

The next day, Sebastian assigns Baldroy, Mey-Rin, and Finnian their individual tasks for the day while Tanaka loiters. Agni helps out, as well. The servants voice their appreciation for their current lives at the manor.

The following day, the servants bid farewell to Ciel and Sebastian, who are heading to London to investigate Noah's Ark Circus. Ciel tells them to take care of the manor.

Circus Arc

Baldroy reveals a hidden machine gun to Beast and Dagger.

When the first-tier circus members, except for Snake, Joker, and Doll, invade Phantomhive Manor, Baldroy, Finnian, and Mey-Rin go on the offensive. Baldroy first encounters Beast and Dagger, who instantly attack. Baldroy avoids their attacks, blocking them with a frying pan. He then sends Finnian after them, and he also calls Mey-Rin to inform her of the invaders' whereabouts.

Beast and Dagger try to retreat, but they mistakenly encounter Baldroy in the kitchen instead. Baldroy reveals a hidden machine gun and starts it up. Dagger dives on Beast, using his body as a shield, and dies quickly from Baldroy's attack. When Beast moves in to attack him, Finnian creates a hole in the wall, which Baldroy uses to escape from the kitchen. He then lights a match and points out to Beast that there is a lot of flour in the air in the kitchen because of the use of the machine gun. He discusses a past explosion of a flour mill, which killed 18 people. Thus, when there is a lot of flour in the air, he can use it as his weapon, like makeshift exploding gas. He throws the match into the kitchen, and Beast is killed in the resulting explosion.

Later, when Ciel and Sebastian return to the manor, Mey-Rin, Finnian, and Baldroy are reprimanded for destroying much of the mansion in eliminating the first-tier circus members. They are set to work cleaning up the mess. When Nina Hopkins arrives, Baldroy and Finnian go to greet her, but are blatantly ignored, much to their annoyance.

Phantomhive Manor Murders Arc

When Charles Grey and Charles Phipps arrive at the manor, Grey immediately begins to attack Baldroy and Mey-Rin. They work together to block him, with Baldroy using a kitchen knife to counter Grey's sword. However, Sebastian's aid is eventually required, and he prevents Grey from further attacking Baldroy and Mey-Rin. Later, Grey and Phipps tell Ciel and Sebastian that the fight was done merely to see how good the Phantomhive defenses are.

Ciel, upon their requests, agrees to throw a party, which Baldroy and the other servants help in making preparations for, attending to, and cleaning up.

When Georg von Siemens is found dead, Baldroy points out that they should move the body to the cellar so it does not rot. He and Finnian move his body. When asked for their alibis, all the servants say that they were cleaning together. So Ciel is the only one without an alibi and is taken as a prisoner of some sort. Later that same night, while sleeping after the party, Sebastian wakes Baldroy up. He then gives Baldroy instructions for the next day. The following morning, when Sebastian is found dead, Baldroy stops Ciel from slapping the body repeatedly. Tanaka, whom Ciel appoints as his butler, gives the servants their jobs and sends them on their way. Later, Arthur tries to put the three deaths in order. The servants say that Sebastian talked to them all the night of his murder, and this proves he was the last to be killed.

Ciel is asked to lead a group to see the bodies, but he asks Finnian and Baldroy to guide them in the bottom floor. Baldroy helps search Sebastian's body and briefly comforts Finnian after he yells at Arthur Conan Doyle. The group then goes to search Sebastian's bedroom. They then begin discussing Sebastian's past, and Finnian says that none of the servants really know anything about him or Ciel.

The key is still not found after all the luggage is checked, and Lau comments that Sebastian might have thrown it out the window. Finnian and Mey-Rin run outside to look for it, and Baldroy goes after them to try to get them to go back inside. When they begin crying, he reminds them of their job to protect the manor and Ciel. Tanaka then appears with umbrellas for them and tells them that they do not have enough food. They all go to the kitchen and begin planning how to deal with the lack of food. Jeremy Rathbone then shows up, and the servants capture and tie him up. They bring him to Ciel, and Baldroy shows Sebastian's owl when asked to. When Jeremy is freed, he asks that the bodies are placed in separate rooms, which the servants leave to do. They discuss Jeremy on their way to the cellar. Finnian says he thinks they can trust him, but Baldroy and Mey-Rin tell him that he will get hurt if he trusts people too easily. Baldroy then comes back to tell Ciel that they finished moving the bodies.

Later, the servants are trying to figure out what to serve since they are out of meat. Jeremy comes in and helps them prepare dinner out of the few ingredients and herbs they have. After the supper, the servants watch as everyone compliments the food.

When everyone is waiting to see who Patrick Phelps' killer was, the servants all stand around Ciel with makeshift weapons to protect him. After Jeremy reveals who the killer is, Finnian brings up Irene Diaz's red vial, which Jeremy explains. His explanation leaves the servants exasperated.

At Sebastian's funeral, Baldroy is one of the ones who carry his coffin. After being buried, Sebastian rings the bell that shows he is still alive, and Baldroy helps dig him up. When he is unearthed, the servants and Elizabeth jump on and hug him. Baldroy then begins crying for the first time since Sebastian "died."

Luxury Liner Arc

The servants see Ciel, Sebastian, and Snake off.

Sebastian informs the servants that there will be a new servant. Snake's snakes then enter the room and cause Baldroy to hide behind Finnian. Finnian allows one to crawl around him and calls it "friendly," much to Baldroy's distress. Snake begins naming all of his snakes, while Baldroy hides from them. A little later, he asks Sebastian if they should be hiring "some shady guy," to which Sebastian responds that he is also shady.

Baldroy goes with the other servants to see Ciel, Sebastian, and Snake off as they board the Campania. Sebastian leaves them with the order to do their jobs properly. After Ciel, Sebastian, and Snake left, an unknown individual (Ronald Knox) flirts casually with Mey-Rin; annoyed, Baldroy wonders who the "playboy" is.

The main servants participate in Ciel's Easter egg hunt game. Sebastian decides the teams, and Baldroy is paired with Mey-Rin. They easily defeat Nina and Edward; Mey-Rin smashes their egg with a slingshot. Victorious, Baldroy tells them that if they let their guard down, they will lose. Baldroy suddenly remembers some eggs he had placed under a chest. He and Mey-Rin both look for them. Sebastian and Ciel suddenly hear an explosion; Sebastian comes into the hall and sees both of them completely disheveled. Baldroy states that he had forgotten he had planted explosives in the eggs and placed them there. Sebastian cannot understand why he would do such a thing. Both Baldroy and Mey-Rin are then disqualified.

All of the servants are present and cheering when Ciel presents Elizabeth with her Easter egg.

Public School Arc

Baldroy is sitting with the servants on the grounds at Ciel's cricket match. Elizabeth is also with them. He comments that this is bad. Finnian questions him about what's wrong; he also adds that the Blue House is "going out so fast." Mey-Rin comments that the Blue House sucks, but Elizabeth insists that they must cheer. Furthermore, since Mey-Rin and Finnian are unaware of the rules, Baldroy explains them in detail. When he's finally finished, Mey-Rin exclaims that the game will last so long. Baldroy reassures them that that's why he's here as chef—the food he has prepared will sustain them through the game. Mey-Rin and Finnian, however, talk to each other quietly. They feel that Baldroy's food may kill Lady Elizabeth. They wonder what they can do to "save" her. Watching their lively behavior, Sebastian wonders what they are doing.

Later on, everyone enjoys the food immensely; Baldroy is happy they like it, but he comments that it is not the pie he made. Mey-Rin and Finnian cannot explain what happened, but they are glad the pie disappeared.

Baldroy stands alongside everyone else when they see how great Ciel looks. They all laugh good-naturedly when Ciel falls into the water after the boat ride. During the final party, everyone is present and enjoying themselves.

They all welcome Ciel and Sebastian back home after the pair returns from boarding school. Baldroy explains that Old Man Sam's fence broke and all the sheep escaped. Ciel suddenly laughs and tells Sebastian to handle the situation.

Sebastian in the morning supervises the entire household's chores. Then Snake, Baldroy, Mey-Rin, and Finnian accompany Ciel and Sebastian to London. Mey-Rin and Finnian marvel at a large clock. Baldroy explains that it is Big Ben. Ciel takes all of them with him as he goes through different stores. He asks Snake and Baldroy if they want anything—this is their chance since he's treating everyone. After both of them exchange glances, Baldroy decides on an adult magazine, but Sebastian immediately refuses, telling Baldroy not to show "such things" to Ciel. Ciel eventually gets Baldroy some candy cigarettes and tells him that it would be bad if, as their chef, he damaged his taste buds.

Finally, they are at a store where the latest Funtom perfume is being sold. Suddenly, a scream shatters the air, and Sebastian leaves Ciel in Baldroy's care. Later, a crowd of people rushes to buy the perfume, surprising everyone.

Emerald Witch Arc

All five members of the household accompany Ciel and Sebastian to Germany. Standing in the village square, Baldroy complains that his butt hurts since they have been sitting for so long. Shocked, Mey-Rin replies that he's being indecent. Snake hears Finnian speaking German, and he questions him about it. Finnian replies that he can speak a little. Sebastian instructs them to load the luggage in the second carriage. Then they all proceed into the Werewolves' Forest.

The group suddenly sees a village in the forest, and everyone disembarks from the carriages. Baldroy and Finnian both call out to see if anyone's there. They are all then unexpectedly surrounded by angry villagers who are waving their pitchforks at the group. Once the situation is resolved, they head with Sieglinde Sullivan to the Emerald Castle.

When they arrive at the manor, everyone is amazed at its magnificence. Inside, Sullivan tells Wolfram Gelzer to show the servants to their quarters. Later, although they all offer to help, Sebastian tells them to rest after their long journey.

The group is untied after Ciel's attack. Baldroy is on the floor next to a seated Mey-Rin when Ciel wakes up. Baldroy states that he almost lost a few years there, and Tanaka agrees with him. Sebastian reaches his hand out to Ciel when Ciel unexpectedly knocks it away. Ciel then grabs hold of Finnian, surprising everyone. He says "Ciel doesn't want pain anymore"; this confuses everyone even more. When Sebastian tries again, Tanaka stops him. Ciel suddenly starts screaming about the lights being too dim. Everyone feels that his eyesight may have been affected by the attack as well.

After they have left the room, Mey-Rin starts crying about his condition. Baldroy tells her to stop, saying it is bad luck. Tanaka asks Sebastian what they should do. Sebastian sorrowfully states he does not know since he cannot go near Ciel. Nevertheless, he excuses himself in order to do something.

In the morning, Sebastian greets all of the servants. He puts Baldroy in charge of lunch. Sebastian continues to take care of Sieglinde. Meanwhile, the servants discuss the situation in the kitchen. Snake and Baldroy comment that Sebastian really doesn't care about Ciel; he should only be thinking of him. Nevertheless, Mey-Rin has faith in Sebastian—she responds that he must have his own plan. Tanaka (in his real form) sips tea and adds that it is a butler's duty to return his master to his perfect condition.

Later on, Sieglinde addresses the rest of the Phantomhive household. She tells them that Ciel's eyes are fine; the condition was mostly psychological. All of them are extremely relieved. Baldroy immediately suggests that they head back to the manor so Ciel can get some real rest. Mey-Rin states she knows he just wants to cook him some meat. Finnian wants to make snacks, and Snake wants to make scones-all for Ciel. Sebastian sighs and asks them not to increase the workload.

Meanwhile, Finnian is taking care of Ciel when a werewolf attacks them. He protects Ciel, and he kicks the werewolf out of the window. The servants burst in, and Finnian tells them what happened. Baldroy wants to go after him, but Sebastian stops him. Sullivan says something about a ritual and leaves with Wolfram.

A few minutes later, the servants beg Ciel to come out of bed—everything is all right now. However, Ciel screams that he just wants to go home. Sebastian, Snake, Baldroy, Mey-Rin, and Tanaka discuss how they can help Ciel. Sebastian suggests shocking him some more, but Tanaka is against this. Tanaka states it would be best to watch over Ciel until he gets better. Baldroy adds that this is the reason that he doesn't like the occult. Sebastian agrees to not try anything strange-just to sit and wait.

Later on, Snake rushes to tell Sebastian a "big scoop"; Oscar came back from the underground area. Sebastian asks him what Oscar discovered. Snake tells him along with the rest of the household that there are werewolves in the castle's basement as well as something else. Baldroy questions Snake about what this "something else", but he is unable to explain further. They believe Sullivan is in league with the werewolves; however, Mey-Rin states her concern and worry for Ciel was not false. Snake adds that there is a magical charm on the door that forbids intruders' entry. Mey-Rin asks Sebastian how he will proceed. He tells them he's going underground to see for himself. If Wolfram returns, he instructs them to distract him until he returns.

When Wolfram and the other maids return, the servants pretend to be very busy. Snake is preparing the scone dough, and Mey-Rin and Baldroy try to engage Wolfram in conversation, but they cannot since they do not speak German. Suddenly, one of Snake's snakes wraps itself around one of the maids and is poised to strike. As she screams, Sebastian effortlessly grabs it and returns it to Snake, surprising the Germans. After the excitement dies down and the main household is once again alone, Snake states that Oscar has another "scoop" to report—the maid smells just like one of the werewolves.

All the servants are reunited when Ciel lets them into his room after he returns to normal. Sebastian opens the door, and all of the servants tumble in. Sebastian remarks that they are really rude for listening at their master's door. All of them, Sebastian included, then line up by Ciel's bedside. Ciel speaks—because of his carelessness, they all suffered and worried. He asks them to forgive him. Although they are surprised, he adds determinedly that they will never see him in such a sorry state again. He finally asks that they continue to serve him. They all respond with "Yes, My Lord."

After a few minutes of the servants' light banter, Ciel also makes another request—he wants them to forget how he was until now. Mey-Rin deduces that Ciel also recalls his off-the-charts behavior. Ciel adds that he didn't want to behave like that. Baldroy concludes that Ciel reacted the same way as soldiers. On the battlefield, when they are wounded for the first time, they panic. Sebastian wonders if the attack's aim was purely psychological. When Ciel asks him to explain, Sebastian relates the news about the Queen's letter. He also had the components of the antidote analyzed. When Ciel reads the Queen's letter, everything starts to fall into place. However, he's incredibly annoyed with the Queen's final request—she wants the "little green witch to come to tea".

Ciel knows this request will not be easy to accomplish. Sebastian adds that even the Queen's selfishness is incomparable to Ciel's. Finally, Ciel tells the entire household to make preparations to leave—further instructions will come later.

The entire Phantomhive household is hiding and waiting in the forest. Mey-Rin whispers that it is starting to get noisy. A flare suddenly lights up the night sky. Baldroy yells it is about time. He adds their boss is calling them, and they all head out.

In the forest, the household is trying to find Ciel. Snake states Goethe smells Smile over there. Mey-Rin takes off her glasses, confirming that it is Ciel. When they reach him, he states their retreat plan starts now. They'll split into two groups and escape. Snake tells Baldroy he can feel them coming. Baldroy asks how he can tell—Snake responds through Wordsworth that his snakes can feel vibrations with their skin.

As they start running, Snake releases his snake onto their pursuers. Baldroy states that he had a bad experience with Snakes in Arizona; they will not be able to escape. As they verbally counter in German, he fires bullets back at them, yelling he cannot understand what they are saying. Baldroy tells Snake to go on ahead, and do not drop the "Lady." Baldroy then states it is time to use the "marmalade." With his explosives, he manages to hold off most of the enemy. However, Wolfram suddenly appears. He fights Baldroy like a wild animal. Wolfram gets past Baldroy, and he heads toward Snake. Baldroy warns Snake that he's gaining on him, but Snake is unable to save himself. When he falls down, Wolfram grabs the "lady." However, this is actually Ciel in disguise. He thanks Wolfram for coming and shoots him.

Within seconds, Ciel realizes that Wolfram unbelievably dodged his bullet. Wolfram then mercilessly hits Ciel. Snake and Baldroy are unable to come to his aid. When Wolfram is about to deliver the final blow, Diedrich saves Ciel. Although Ciel is surprised to see him, Diedrich quickly defeats Wolfram. He tells the three of them to hurry up and run—this forest has more dangers than these "villagers." Since the German army is here, they are not safe at all. Unexpectedly, a Panzer (the latest model of an armored land vehicle) appears, shocking Ciel, Baldroy, and Snake. As they start running, Ciel exclaims that he cannot believe the Germans have such advanced weaponry. Baldroy tries shooting it, but he cannot put a scratch on it. Diedrich tells them if they can get to a train they can escape.

Suddenly, Ciel falls, still weak from his injuries. At the same time, the Panzer's cannon fires. Diedrich, Baldroy, and Snake look on in horror as they are unable to rescue Ciel. Luckily, Sebastian arrives just in time to save him. Ciel immediately scolds him for being late. Sebastian apologizes and states that he has all the gas' samples. Ciel tells Baldroy and Snake to help the others get to the train; he also hands the case to Snake. Finally, he states he and Sebastian will take care of the Panzer.

In an underground passageway, Baldroy, Snake, and Diedrich arrive at a door; Snake tells them to wait—six to seven people are on the other side. Baldroy hands the case to Snake and enters the room with Diedrich. After they shoot everyone, Baldroy comes to get a relieved Snake.

Diedrich orders Baldroy and Snake to put coal in the furnace. Finnian, carrying Sullivan and "small" Tanaka, also arrives alongside Mey-Rin. Snake receives Keats, who showed the group the way. Baldroy tells Snake and Mey-Rin to check the oil; he also tells Finnian to open the gate.

Once the train starts, Baldroy tells Finnian to get on. Suddenly, Wolfram arrives. The group panics when they think that he's going to attack them. However, he shoots a soldier who was going to attack Sullivan. At the same time, Wolfram is shot by the female German officer, who yells that he betrayed them. She next aims for the group. Before she can kill them, Sebastian and Ciel arrive just in time to save them. Plunging his knife into her throat, Sebastian states some food escaped from the oven.

The entire group then arrives at Diedrich's castle. Baldroy, Finnian, and Mey-Rin comment on how big the house is. However, Heinrich says this castle, Weizsäcker, is small compared to the other castles. Ciel looks at Diedrich and comments that he's a rich boy. The wounded are all treated; Mey-Rin and Tanaka offer to help since they are not injured.

Wolfram and Sieglinde are disguised on their journey to England. Before Ciel leaves, Diedrich tells him to be careful. When the group arrives in London, Sebastian asks Wolfram to refrain from speaking in German because it will draw unwanted attention. The servants leave Sebastian, Ciel, Wolfram, and Sullivan and proceed to the mansion. When the group returns, the servants all greet them. The entire day passes in light fun along with Agni, Soma, and Elizabeth.

Blue Cult Arc

At Phantomhive Manor, Sebastian gathers Baldroy, Mey-Rin, Finnian, Snake, and Tanaka, and gives each of them instructions, save Tanaka, who is told to remain as is, for the upcoming Halloween celebration. Baldroy, Mey-Rin, and Tanaka share details on the American, Chinese, and Japanese Halloween traditions, respectively, which inspires Sebastian.

On Halloween, Baldroy and the other servants, dressed in costumes, greet Ciel, when the latter arrives. Baldroy, then, mingles with the tenants of Phantomhive land, whom the celebration, which features a combination of various Halloweens from around the world, is primarily dedicated to. Later, Baldroy and the others set lanterns afloat into a river to end the night.

A few weeks after, Baldroy, Mey-Rin, and Snake greet who they recognize as Ciel upon his return to the manor, while Finnian has reservations.

Sometime later, Ciel and Sebastian enter the manor, where the servants greet Ciel. Ciel is confused when Baldroy asks him why he went out "again" in the rain.

At that moment, "Ciel" descends the stairs, to their collective shock. He scolds a dismayed Ciel for getting drenched and assures him that he will never leave his side again and that he has come home. When Finnian states that it is impossible for there to be two Ciels, "Ciel" asserts that he is real. Finnian adds that he knew something was wrong when "Ciel" came home and calls him an impostor. Amused, "Ciel" declares that the head of the Phantomhive house, Ciel Phantomhive, is actually he.

Blue Memory Arc

To Baldroy's and the other servants' disbelief, Sebastian confirms that "Ciel" is the real Ciel Phantomhive. Tanaka soon confirms the same thing and tells them that, fourteen years ago, Rachel Phantomhive gave birth to twins. Pressured by "Ciel" to explain why he deceived them, Ciel calls himself "Ciel"'s spare.

Baldroy listens to the conversation between Ciel, Sebastian, "Ciel", and Undertaker. He also witnesses Grelle Sutcliff and Othello break into the manor and the subsequent fight which is interrupted with the arrival of Alexis, Edward, Fred Abberline, and multiple Scotland Yard officers.

The policemen proceed to arrest Sebastian and Ciel after they found blood bottles in the manor's basement and Blavat Sky attested that Ciel is "Lord Sirius"—the cult's founder and mastermind behind the Sphere Music Hall murders.

Finnian protests and says that Ciel would never do such a thing, but Baldroy holds him back and cuts him off by asking Sebastian who will pay their wages from now on. Sebastian tells him that he has to wait for his payment and that he should come and collect it later. Afterward, Sebastian and Ciel are taken away by the police, and Baldroy and the other servants can only watch.

Baldroy, Finnian, Mey-Rin, and Snake wait a while until they head out to help Ciel and Sebastian escape from the police carriage and pick them up at the forest's edge later. On the run from Scotland Yard, they drive to London and try to seek shelter at the Funtom Corporation headquarters before going to Pitt's Lark Photographic Studio. Pitt then helps them to escape through the waterway beneath the studio.

Unfortunately, they were spotted when they entered the studio, and Arthur Randall and a group of policemen follow them down to the sewers. However, before Baldroy, the other servants, and Ciel are found and arrested, Lau and Ran-Mao come to their assistance and guide them to one of Lau's opium dens where they are given clothes and food. While they eat, they discuss what to do next.

Blue Revenge Arc

After extensive researching and planning, it is decided to form pairs and investigate various places potentially connected to the Aurora Society and Undertaker and "Ciel"'s schemes. Baldroy is paired with Lau; they must investigate a sanatorium for veterans in Wiltshire and dismantle any operations that harvest blood.

Baldroy and the others disguised as "flowers" on a boat.

Baldroy and Lau on a train.

Ciel, Sebastian, and Lau determine that they must leave London posthaste, as Scotland Yard will soon be at their heels. The group ventures by boat through the River Thames, with the Phantomhive household wearing hair ornaments. When the Scotland Yard's Thames Division demands to see Lau and Ran-Mao's cargo, Lau states that he is delivering "flowers," or girls, to his clients, and bribes them. After the officers permit them to pass, the group arrives at the Reading Railway Station and divides, with Baldroy and Lau boarding a train together.

Baldroy muses that, while they owe Lau a lot, he is uncomfortable with Lau, as he is an enigma. When Baldroy takes out a tin box, Lau assumes that their adversary must be formidable for Baldroy to resort to "that." Baldroy explains that the box merely contains candies that Ciel has given him, and Lau asks for one. Lau points out that Baldroy seems glum, and the latter comments on the bleakness of a sanatorium for ex-servicemen, as it is functionally a warehouse where soldiers, now considered useless by society, are waiting for their deaths.

Baldroy and Lau in disguise.

Baldroy calls all nurses angels.

Baldroy and Lau reach the Athena Sanatorium for Former Servicemen in Wiltshire. Baldroy notes the modernization and cleanliness of the place. Lau reviews their roles: Baldroy is Matthew Berg (マシュー・バーグ, Mashū Bāgu), the second son of an aristocrat who returned home after being wounded in battle; Lau is his private physician who has been hired to care for him, for he, traumatized from battle, is emotionally unstable. Their documents and identity papers have been forged, as well.

Baldroy and Lau enter the sanatorium. After Lau introduces "Berg" and himself, a nurse leads them into a private room before stating that the chief nurse will be there momentarily. Lau is eager to meet the so-called "Miracle Healer," and Baldroy remarks, to Lau's bemusement, on how all nurses are angels to military personnel, since they endure plenty of hardships with fortitude.

The door bursts open, and a team of individuals in gas masks storms in, to Baldroy's and Lau's shock.

Baldroy and Lau are wary.

Baldroy and Lau prepare to engage in combat with the team. However, the team, much to their surprise, hoses them down in bleach, strips off their clothes, and proceeds to disinfect, sterilize, sanitize, and dress them in patient gowns.

Baldroy and Lau are clean.

One of the members is revealed to be Ada, the chief nurse, who states that pathogens are not allowed in the sanatorium and therefore Baldroy and Lau must be cleansed. Lau asks if she is the so-called "Miracle Healer." While donning a mask, she avers that the patients in the sanatorium are able to recover due to treatment involving rigorous hygiene control, which is not a miracle. The other members concur with her point, declaring that they ensure bacteria does not get into the sanatorium. Ada adds that such is the "core" of the sanatorium.

Doctor Knox enters, inquiring if Ada has finished her "elaborate disinfection event." He introduces himself and says that he will be in charge of Berg.

Ronald tells Baldroy that they should work together on his recovery and questions who Lau is. Lau introduces himself as Chang, the private physician for the Berg family, and explains that he has been using Eastern medicine to treat Baldroy. Ada orders Lau to leave, since he is an outside physician, and Lau excuses himself.

Lau comforts Baldroy.

Lau's departure prompts Baldroy to feign a breakdown. Lau hugs and comforts Baldroy, assuring him that he is not alone. Ronald defers to Ada on what to do, given Baldroy's serious condition. Ada agrees to Lau staying with Baldroy, even though such a stay is against the rules, stating that it is important for both Baldroy's body and heart to be cleansed for his recuperation. In private, Lau thanks Baldroy for his "great acting," claiming that he has had no countermeasure prepared when he left the room, to Baldroy's exasperation.

Ada and Ronald escort Baldroy and Lau to their ward. Baldroy notes the cleanliness of the area, commenting that there are no rats or flies. Ada reveals that the sanatorium was built according to Florence Nightingale's innovative design, and Baldroy recognizes her as "the Angel of the Crimea." Ronald avers that anyone staying in the sanatorium can return to society, even if they have been told that they will die soon.

Layla reports to Ada and introduces herself to Baldroy, who thinks to himself that she appears to be about the same age as Ciel. Layla, noticing that Lau has been observing her, asks if something is wrong, to which he says no.

At night, Baldroy muses on the situation and his distrust of Lau, who is renting a room in the staff dormitory. Nicholas, a fellow patient, identifies Baldroy's current bed as Ethan's former bed, and asks Baldroy if he served in the wars in India and Crimea, despite those wars happening thirty years ago. When Baldroy states that he went to Sudan in North Africa, Conny, another fellow patient, says that he, too, served there, and lost his leg as a result. Baldroy discloses to Conny that he lost his mind; he was so traumatized by the war that his wife and son gave up on him and left. Nicholas and Conny assure Baldroy that, with Ada there, he will heal like Ethan did.

Ada blocks Baldroy.

Later, while the other patients are sleeping, Baldroy attempts to sneak out to explore the facilities, but Ada, who is making night rounds to check on patients, intercepts him. Baldroy claims that he needs to use the restroom, and Ada elects to accompany him. With his plan foiled, Baldroy returns to bed.

Baldroy and Lau exercise.

The next morning, Ada wakes up the patients, and has them gather in the courtyard. Once Baldroy, Lau, and the others are gathered, Ada constrains them to perform "healthy, vigorous calisthenics," which are a series of exercises. After the session, Ada tells Baldroy that she will show him around the facilities after his meal, and Lau volunteers to tag along. Baldroy and Lau conclude that the tour will be a golden opportunity to search for a blood-collecting facility.

After the meal, Ada and Ronald lead Baldroy and Lau to the rehabilitation room. Layla, seated on the back of a patient, is taunting said patient in order to motivate him. She then greets Baldroy sunnily and offers to train him, to his dismay.

Next, Ada and Ronald lead Baldroy and Lau to the operation theatre. Baldroy thinks to himself that they are possibly draining blood from patients in there.

Afterward, Ada and Ronald lead Baldroy and Lau outside toward a cylindrical building. They enter the building and ascend the stairs. Ada reveals that the last facility is the blood-drawing room.

Baldroy is shocked at the revelation. Ada states that the blood drawn from patients in the blood-drawing room is sent to a "certain research institution," which fully funds their operations, and that they only draw blood from young, strong patients who have consented to such. Conny announces to Ada that his blood has been drawn, and Ada removes his tubing and thanks him for his cooperation in providing a half pint of blood. Conny offers to have his blood drawn every day rather than on a monthly basis, but Ada emphatically declines the offer, to their collective surprise, and urges him and the other patients to rest.

Ada bows to Baldroy.

Baldroy talks to Ada.

After the patients leave, Ada tells Baldroy that she will not force him to donate his blood, especially given that his family has already donated to the sanatorium upon his admission. She then bows as she requests that he cooperate, should his condition improve and he is strong enough. Baldroy says that he will think about it.

Baldroy and Lau convene outside. Lau comments that it is anticlimactic of the sanatorium to reveal the blood-drawing room so early, as he wanted to relax there longer, away from the city. He then asks Baldroy how he would like for them to kill the people there and gives suggestions, much to Baldroy's dismay. At Baldroy's hesitation, Lau counters that the blood-collection facility harms the interests of Ciel and challenges him to take action.

Baldroy says that he understands that his duty is to annihilate any blood-collection facilities, but he disagrees with killing everyone indiscriminately, as some are not aware that they are being taken advantage of. He affirms that he will accomplish his mission, but he requires more time to think of how he will do so. Lau cautions him against wasting time, and he reminds Lau that he wanted to relax more. Lau yields and grants Baldroy a couple of days.

Baldroy confronts Ada in her office.

At night, Baldroy equips himself with a gun, sneaks out of the ward into Ada's office, and confronts Ada, who has been expecting him and who knows that he is not the real Matthew Berg, for he once screamed that the war was in America, not Africa where Berg was supposedly stationed. She asks him why he has come to the sanatorium, and he deduces that she must have a guilty conscience for showing him the blood-drawing room despite being suspicious of him.

Baldroy explains that he is under orders from "a certain gentleman" to investigate a secret organization collecting blood, which is associated with Sphere Music Hall. He asks her how she can put her patients at risk, and she denies as such, saying that she will protect the lives of the former servicemen, as well as their dignity, by providing their blood. She states that she cannot condone patients being kept alive in horrid conditions, as "dignity is as important as life," and discloses that she served as a nurse in the Sudan campaign, where she witnessed "hell" and was not able to let the troops die in peace. She further states that she "shamelessly survived" and returned to her country, and that the only way she can atone for her sins is through nursing.

Baldroy is pensive.

Flashback: Baldroy is in a cave.

Baldroy acknowledges Ada.

Baldroy confesses that he, too, "shamelessly survived" and recounts his history to Ada. Afterward, he tells her that, while they both lost what was precious to them and survived, they are different, because he was driven to kill others, while she was driven to save others. He adds that she is truly the "Miracle Healer."

Ada recounts her own history to Baldroy. Then, she reveals that, recently, those funding the sanatorium have drastically increased the amount of blood required. She has objected to such, as her patients' health would be at risk with that amount, but they threatened to stop funding the sanatorium if she did not provide the blood.

Thus, currently, Ada is in a quandary: She must choose to either knowingly inflict harm on her patients, or let the sanatorium run out of funds and be unable to save her patients. Baldroy points a gun at her, saying that he was given the command to thoroughly mantle any blood-collecting operations. He asserts that, if Ada continues to collect blood, he will be forced to kill her and drive out her patients, but, if she stops collecting blood now, he will be her ally, much to her surprise. He assures her that there is nothing wrong with her dreams and efforts, which are vindicated by the joy of his fellow patients, and asks her to promise to adhere to her principles and never deliver blood to Aurora Society again. Ada promises him as such, and he puts away his gun. When she says that the next blood collection takes place tomorrow, he tells her that he will handle it and that she should keep working as usual for now.

Baldroy is attacked.

Afterward, Baldroy dashes out of the room, thinking to himself that he does not have the liberty to wait for Ciel's instructions and that he must find a way to stall. While running, he suddenly finds himself pinned against a wall, narrowly spared from being pierced. The wielder of a blade, which is now pressed against Baldroy, is Lau, who states that he is disappointed in Baldroy's answer to his question regarding how to deal with Athena Sanatorium.

Lau taunts Baldroy.

After explaining that Ada is forced to collect blood for essential funds, Baldroy asserts that he does not want to kill anyone, and that he is certain Ciel would not, either. Lau dismisses Baldroy as an "incompetent servant," given that he appears unable to execute Ciel's commands, and threatens to dispose of him.

When Lau stops himself before piercing Baldroy's eye, Baldroy concludes that Lau, the top official of Qing Bang, is not "stupid" enough to kill a Phantomhive pawn. Lau withdraws his blade, acknowledging Baldroy for having a "brain" and commenting that he had thought Baldroy was a fool beyond saving for being swayed by his emotions. While remarking that such is still not enough, he hurls his blade at a target.

The blade strikes Ronald's book, prompting Ronald to demand the reason for Lau's attack. Lau apologizes, claiming that he had assumed a rat was scurrying about and tainting the facility. While returning the blade, Ronald asks why Baldroy and Lau are loitering there at that hour. Baldroy avers that he was seeking Lau's company because he could not sleep. Ronald says that Ada will scold them if she catches them, and Lau assures him that they will return to bed. After Ronald walks off, Lau tells Baldroy that he has been warned.

Baldroy talks to Ada about his plan.

Baldroy heads off to secure two pigs from a farmer in the neighborhood, so that they can use the pigs' blood in lieu of human blood to buy time. Afterward, he barges into the blood-storage facility Ada is at, requesting a hand. Ada expresses her concern with the prospective blood transfusion, and Baldroy assures her that the blood will never reach its client.

Baldroy watches the wagoner.

The next day, Baldroy watches from afar with his gun equipped as a wagoner leaves the facility with crates of blood.

Baldroy spies on the hooded men.

Baldroy continues observing the wagoner, who is stopped by a black wagon belonging to two hooded men. The wagoner presents the blood and prepares to transfer the crates to the black wagon, but a hooded man decides to examine the blood by pouring it into a teacup filled with a certain liquid.

Shortly afterward, the hooded man cries out that the blood is fake and tosses the teacup. The two hooded men, equipping their guns, describe Ada as a "dwarf star" who must be turned into a "meteor" for defying them again, as per the order of "that gentleman." As they speak to their driver, the black wagon jolts: Baldroy has killed their driver and attacked their horses.

Baldroy eliminates his enemies.

Layla stabs Baldroy.

Layla bites Baldroy.

Soon after, Baldroy kills the two hooded men, with his bullet grazing the wagoner. He walks over, stating that he is used to jungle warfare and musing that the hooded men discovered the fake blood faster than he had expected.

Just as Baldroy is about to return to the sanatorium, he is stabbed from behind by Layla, who says that she is punishing him, a "naughty swine," for leaving the sanatorium without permission.

Layla licks Baldroy's blood, which she considers her food, and bites into Baldroy's back before deciding to exterminate everyone in the sanatorium. She heads off, while Baldroy struggles to retain his consciousness.

Baldroy shoots Layla.

Lau props up Baldroy.

Baldroy is wounded.

Baldroy pursues Layla. As Layla attacks Lau, Baldroy shoots her through the heart from behind. When Layla questions how he is still alive, he replies that he was once known as the "invincible private soldier." He turns the question back on her, and she cries about her blood spilling. Baldroy asserts that he must kill her for Ciel's sake.

Layla screams for "Al" to help her and escapes through the window. Baldroy and Lau are about to give chase on a horse, but then Baldroy collapses. Ada rushes in, having heard the gunshot. Baldroy, in a haze, cannot make sense of his surroundings. He extends his hand, requesting that they report to Ciel that the sanatorium will never again deliver blood to the enemy. He laments that, in the end, he was unable to collect his wages and asks Ciel for a leave from work.

Baldroy winds up in a wheat field.

In his dreamlike state, Baldroy visualizes being in a field of wheat as a farmer. His son, Baldroy Jr., approaches him with his slingshot. Shortly afterward, he returns home to both Baldroy Jr. and his wife, Joanna, who asks him why he is dressed in a chef outfit and carrying kitchen tools.

Baldroy reunites with Joanna and Baldroy Jr.

Baldroy explains that he is now working as a chef at Phantomhive Manor for Ciel, much to Joanna's astonishment, for Baldroy had not set foot in the kitchen since they got married. Having initially struggled with peeling potatoes, Baldroy expresses his admiration for Joanna's cooking skills. He also expresses his appreciation for working alongside the other Phantomhive servants, despite their ineptitude, and admits that it is not "a bad place to work," which pleases Joanna. Baldroy adds that he can make fried eggs now, to Baldroy Jr.'s delight, and promises his son that he will make all the fried eggs that he wants.

Sebastian appears behind Baldroy.

Sebastian appears behind Baldroy and admonishes him for lying: Most of the eggs Baldroy prepares come out burnt. Before Baldroy can properly react, the ground crumbles, and phantoms of Ada, Lau, Conny, and Nicholas seize his foot in an attempt to drag him down into the chasm.

Sebastian stands in front of Baldroy.

Baldroy calls out for Joanna and Baldroy Jr., but Sebastian interposes himself between them. Sebastian suggests that Baldroy train some more before serving his dishes to his family. Baldroy grabs Sebastian's foot for purchase, but Sebastian pulls away, resulting in Baldroy falling down the chasm.

Baldroy wakes up in the blood-drawing room.

Baldroy, sensing something warm and fluffy, envisions that he is in heaven. He wakes up to Nicholas, whom he momentarily mistakes for God, yelling at him that he is not God. Startled, Baldroy finds himself in the blood-drawing room, surrounded by his fellow patients.

Lau, who is similarly hooked up to a blood-drawing machine, teases Baldroy for being so "shameless" as to presume he would ascend into heaven after killing people in wars, and welcomes him back to hell. Ada approaches Baldroy, explaining that he was about to die, as he was bleeding profusely from an arterial injury; Lau, Nicholas, Conny, and the other patients volunteered to provide him with their blood. Lau reveals that his blood is Canopus, the same as Baldroy's blood, and comments that, despite the differences in their respective cultures, their blood is the same.

Baldroy is amused by the fact that he has survived yet again, and Conny whispers that, as he has said before, Baldroy will certainly recover because Ada, the Miracle Healer, is there. While laughing, Baldroy thinks to himself that the technology of Ciel's enemies has saved him, ironically enough.

Ada admits that, with that technology, they can, indeed, save more patients, but the sanitorium must be shut down immediately. The announcement raises a furor among the patients. Ada shouts that she cannot abandon patients who still require care, and considers remaining there until she can secure facilities. Baldroy cuts in, telling Ada that their enemies will send someone new to kill her next time, and advises that she go into hiding.

Lau interjects, suggesting that Ada and the patients relocate to Shanghai, where he has authority and thus can guarantee their safety. He says that, after Baldroy risked his life, he was able to witness the "miracle" of the sanatorium and its people, which moved him.

Lau carries on, averring that the enemy organization is unlikely to pursue them all the way to Shanghai; Ada will not be killed; the patients need not be banished to the streets; and he will receive credit, so it is a win-win scenario. Ada tearfully thanks Lau, and the patients look on with joy. Baldroy, pleased with the outcome, says to himself that he will learn how to bake a pie by the time he reunites with Joanna and Baldroy Jr., and asks them to wait for him a little longer.

Quotes

• "Cooking is art! And art is explosive!"

• "Guess I gotta get used to it, this kinda peaceful environment."

• "Geez, everyone wants to be Solomon Grundy, on the fast track to death. Talk about a waste."

• "The kitchen is the chef's sanctuary and his alone... the butler himself ain't allowed to stick his nose in."

• (To Beast) "I woulda rather met a babe like you in a pub, drinkin' warmed-over beer or somethin'."

• (To Finnian and Mey-Rin, referring to Sebastian Michaelis) "What's our job here? To protect this house! To protect the Young Master! You with me or what? Think back to right after we were scrounged up and brought here. We couldn't do anything except kill folks. But now, Mey-Rin can do the washing without tearin' stuff up. Finny can tell a weed from a herb. And I, who couldn't cook a thing, can at least manage to fry an egg. So why d'ya think that superman, who could do everythin' by himself, went and taught us useless lumps all kinds of things with such intense patience and perseverance? He did it so we could protect this manor and the Young Master if the day ever came when he wasn't around anymore! So there's only one thing we oughta be doin' right now, yeah?"

Trivia

• General
• Anime
• Musicals

• Baldroy is afraid of snakes. When Snake and his snakes made their appearance at the Phantomhive Manor, he repeatedly hid behind Finnian. His fear of snakes most likely originates from his war experience in Arizona.

• He is very familiar with the rules of cricket, as he says it is the game that inspires American baseball.

Out of Universe

• According to the official Kuroshitsuji character popularity poll, Baldroy is the twenty-ninth most popular character in the series, with 21 votes.

• Yana Toboso once drew the Phantomhive household celebrating Tanabata and writing their wishes on tanzaku; Baldroy's wish was "that I am able to cook an omelette."

• The official English release initially translated Baldroy's code name as "Matthew Burgh" in Chapters 170 to 175. It was changed to "Matthew Berg" when the chapters were re-released in tankōbon format.

Baldroy as a soldier.

• Baldroy is portrayed as British in the FUNimation English dub.

• According to the anime, Baldroy was a sergeant in the British Army, and he was shown to have exceptional planning, foresight, and fighting skills. After a particularly bad fight, where he was the only survivor, Sebastian approached him and offered him a job at Phantomhive Manor.

• He plays the Fish Footman in the OVA, "Ciel in Wonderland."

Baldroy is portrayed by various actors in the musicals:

• By Tsuyoshi Koyama in That Butler, Friendship.
• By Dai Iwasaki in the first run of The Most Beautiful DEATH in the World.
• By Noboru Mashio in the second run of The Most Beautiful DEATH in the World, Lycoris that Blazes the Earth, and Noah's Ark Circus.

Baldroy mentions he has a niece that he has not seen for a long time, saying that she reminds him of Ciel, who is wearing the pink dress.

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