A successful prosecutor and rival to Ryunosuke in court, Barok van Zieks has been feared ever since his career began as "the Reaper." This reputation developed due to the mysterious death of defendants that he ultimately wasn't able to convict, leading to a common belief that the Reaper's judgment is inescapable. His general unfriendliness aside, Barok van Zieks also appears to harbor a deep resentment for the Japanese, a prejudice which he takes out on Ryunosuke.