Van is a second-year student who attends Kuoh Academy and is known by the students as the Cold Prince due to his cold demeanor. Much to his annoyance, he is well liked by the female students and is hated by several of his male classmates. He is Rias' second Knight and a member of the Occult Research Club. However, unlike his fellow Knight, Kiba is a Half-Devil. He is one of the male protagonists in the FanFiction The Magic Knight.