Patrice Belval

Coralie

Coralie and Patrice are deeply in love, with a passionate and devoted romantic bond that drives much of the plot.

Don Luis Perenna

Don Luis Perenna (Arsène Lupin) acts as a powerful ally and mentor to Patrice, sharing a loyal and protective friendship.

Siméon Diodokis

Patrice and Siméon are bitter enemies, with Siméon scheming against Patrice and Coralie out of greed and malice.

Ya-Bon

Ya-Bon is Patrice's loyal and devoted servant, sharing a strong bond of trust and camaraderie.

M. Masseron

M. Masseron is a police official who works with Patrice, maintaining a cooperative but formal professional relationship.

Bournef

Bournef is an enemy of Patrice, often engaging in violent confrontations with him.

Arsène Lupin

Arsène Lupin (as Don Luis) is a close friend and protector of Patrice, sharing a bond of mutual respect.

Colonel Fakhi

Colonel Fakhi is antagonistic toward Patrice, opposing his relationship with Coralie and involved in criminal plots.

Coralie

Coralie and Patrice are deeply in love, with a passionate and devoted romantic bond that drives much of the plot.

Don Luis Perenna

Don Luis Perenna (Arsène Lupin) acts as a powerful ally and mentor to Patrice, sharing a loyal and protective friendship.

Ya-Bon

Ya-Bon is Patrice's loyal and devoted servant, sharing a strong bond of trust and camaraderie.

Siméon Diodokis

Patrice and Siméon are bitter enemies, with Siméon scheming against Patrice and Coralie out of greed and malice.

I: Coralie

Captain Belval orchestrates the rescue of Coralie, leading the crippled soldiers and directing Ya-Bon.

II: Right Hand and Left Leg

Discusses the disposal of Mustapha's body, declares his love for Coralie, and argues that maimed soldiers are equal to able-bodied men.

III: The Rusty Key

Protagonist; recalls his past, falls in love with Coralie, and actively investigates the danger surrounding her.

Before the Flames

Observes the torture of Essarès Bey from a hidden position, guided by Coralie's presence.

V: Husband and Wife

Observes the confrontation between Coralie and Essarès from hiding, torn between intervening and letting events unfold.

Nineteen Minutes Past Seven

Unable to sleep, he writes down the events and receives a mysterious telephone call at 7:19 PM, then rushes to the Essarès house.

VII: Twenty-Three Minutes Past Twelve

Questioned by M. Masseron; grows suspicious of a cover-up and feels like an intruder.

Essarès Bey’s Work

Protects Coralie from gunfire, pursues the assassin, and later discusses the need for an exceptional ally.

IX: Patrice and Coralie

Captain Belval establishes Home No. 2 and investigates the garden with Coralie.

X: The Red Cord

Investigates the tomb, discovers his father's murder, and rescues Coralie from an attack.

On the Brink

Leads the investigation and devises a plan to trap the enemy; discovers the sealed room and the inscription on the door.

XII: In the Abyss

Trapped with Coralie, he relives his father's ordeal, firing at Siméon and vowing to save Coralie.

XIII: The Nails in the Coffin

Patrice reads the enemy's ultimatum, tries to persuade Coralie to leave, attempts to climb the ladder, and ultimately accepts death with her.

A Strange Character

Recovering from near-death suffocation, confused and grateful, begins to trust Don Luis Perenna.

XV: The Belle Hélène

Accompanies Don Luis in pursuit of Siméon and the gold; expresses concern for Coralie's safety.

The Fourth Act

Overwhelmed by the revelation that Siméon is his father; desperate to save Coralie.

Siméon Gives Battle

Confronts Siméon, learns of their father-son relationship, and is led to Coralie's hidden location.

XVIII: Siméon’s Last Victim

Overwhelmed with rage and grief, then joy upon learning Coralie is alive; learns that Siméon killed his father.

XIX: Fiat Lux!

Paces the Quai de Passy awaiting Don Luis; learns that Siméon Diodokis was his father, Armand Belval, and that Essarès Bey murdered him and swapped identities.