Dessier Hahlsner Arls is a character from Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland. He is the current king of Arls, up until its merge with the Arland Republic, and the father of the game's main protagonist, Merurulince Rede Arls. He is the brother of Gio, Arland's former King. He entrusts Rufus to care for Meruru and to help her achieve her goals.