allowing it to use spells without the need of a book nor partner. Faudo can only be controlled by a special jewel which Rioh has possession of. Rioh takes the form of a centaur with a lion-like tail and a mouth-like opening on his abdomen where his partner hides. To get the required power to release Faudo, Rioh placed a curse on Li-en, Ellie, Nicole, and Aleshie, which saps their strength until either Faudo is released or they die. Upon Faudo's release, Rioh engages Kiyo Takamine and Zatch Bell in battle which ultimately results in Kiyo's death (though he is eventually resuscitated by Momon). Rioh however is later defeated by Zeno Bell who takes the jewel and control of Faudo. Banikis is voiced by Satoshi Taki, and Rioh is portrayed by Keiko Yamamoto. Dufort and Zeno Bell Dufort, known as in Japan, was a child who was sold by his mother to scientists who wanted to study his ability dubbed as . After finishing their experiment, they left Dufort to die but was saved by his Mamodo partner Zeno Bell, known as in Japan. Because of the scientists treatment, Dufort gains an apathetic personality and harbors a deep hatred against humanity. He journeys with Zeno to see things that interest him. Zeno is Zatch Bell's twin brother. Zeno was envious that Zatch was bestowed with the power of Bao and lived away from the castle while he was forced to endure torturous training set up by his father, the Mamodo King. When seeing Zatch's name on the participating Mamodo Battle list, Zeno aims to make Zatch suffer the same way he had. When confronting Zatch inside Faudo, Zeno accidentally reads Zatch's memories of the Mamodo World, which he had stolen prior, and discovers Zatch had also led a life of suffering. After Zatch defeats Zeno, Zeno apologizes to Zatch and gives Zatch the missing piece of Bao. Dufort, after realizing life has meaning, helps Zatch and his friends prepare for the battle against Clear Note. Zeno's spells are based on lightning which is fired from his hands. Dufort is voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa in the Japanese version, and Dave Wittenberg in the English dub. Zeno is voiced by Urara Takano in the Japanese version, and Debi Derryberry in the English dub. Vino and Clear Note is a young infant brainwashed by his Mamodo . Due to his young age, Vino