Nikolai
A Bishop in the Russian Orthodox Church with a reputation for ruthless ambition. During the Third World War, he strikes a deal with Fiamma to kidnap Sasha in exchange for his promotion to Archbishop—showing just how far he's willing to go to climb the ranks.
He's not the top dog in Annihilatus; that role belongs to Vasilisa. Still, fans often note his willingness to bend rules and play both sides makes him a key player in the organization's schemes.
When the artifact later identified as St. Peter's Cross was still being called the Stab Sword (around Volumes 9-10), Nikolai seemed like the obvious suspect to be brokering the deal. His hunger for power and track record of doing whatever it takes made him the natural suspect for anyone tracking where it might end up.
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