Is Licht Bach The Strongest In Plunderer? What Is His True Count? [Manga Spoilers]

Plunderer is a recent addition to the vast anime inventory under the action-fantasy genre. Its interesting premise has intrigued many viewers, creating a loyal fanbase.

A set of numbers called ‘count’, deciding your fate can keep you on your toes. The article addresses one of Plunderer’s enigmatic characters – Licht Bach, and his true strength.

Licht Bach is considered the strongest Baron in Plunderer and his true count is estimated to be 3,000,000. He currently has two counts: -1002 on his left hand and 5700 on his sword. But it is revealed that Licht did not own his original Ballot Replica.

Is Licht Bach the strongest?

Licht is one of the 7 Legendary Red Barons, known as “The Flash Baron.” They are also known as the Legendary Ace or the Fabled Ace – a result of their heroic acts during the Abandonment War 300 years ago.

Even amongst these heroes of superhero strength, Licht Bach is the strongest of them all. According to the other legendary Barons, Alexandria, Gespenst, and Avsette – Licht Bach is the strongest Baron despite the rest of their counts.

Therefore, it is safe to say that Licht Bach is the strongest.

Licht’s Powers

Licht Bach’s ability as a Baron is his enhanced legs that can move at incredibly high speeds.

Sonohara Vs Licht Bach (Enraged) Full Fight English Subbed | Plunderer Episode 10 |

He’s able to move even faster than light and sound. After activating Schmelman’s bloodlust, Licht can destroy people at an atomic level. 

What is Licht’s true count?

I. Licht’s Two Counts 

Licht has two separate counts that are confirmed. The first count that was revealed was on his left hand and stood at -999. This count was obtained after the Abandonment War and was a way to blend in with the crowd.

Nana Bassler referred to the count as the number of times girls have rejected him. The count reaches -1002 finally after Hina says that she hates him in anger.

His second count stands at 5700 and is located on his sword near the handle. It refers to the number of heads Licht has cut off. While activating Schmelman Bach’s bloodlust genes, it increases tenfold to 57000.

II. Licht’s Original Count

It is later revealed that Licht is not using his original Ballot Replica. The sword he was using is merely the one he stole from a Ballot Holder who attacked him 100 years ago.

His original count on his original Ballot Replica is 300000 and goes up till 1500000 when activated. This count stands for the people he has killed instead of his friends and loved ones.

Taketora notes that 1500000 is only 5 times normal, but Licht’s true strength is considered to be 10 times normal. Therefore, Licht’s true count may be even 3000000 or higher.

Although unconfirmed, it is likely to be true given that Sakai Tokikaze’s true count stands at 3042150, and Licht is stronger than him.

III. What is Original Ballot Replica?

The Original Ballot Replica refers to the replica of Ballots that were scientifically created to arm the Legendary Barons and amplify their powers.

The original Ballots’ origins are unknown, but they were used during the Abandonment War. They are usually used to approve a new law.

The original Ballots were used to approve the use of nuclear weapons during the war. 

About Plunderer

Plunderer is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Suu Minazaki. It began its serialization on December 26, 2014, in Kadokawa Shoten’s Monthly Shonen Ace. The manga has collected 15 volumes in tankōbon format. 

In a world dictated by numbers or ‘count,’ young Hina is devastated by the loss of her mother, who was dragged into the abyss. A tragedy that occurs when the ‘count’ reduces to 0. Hina sets out to find the legendary Baron that her mother mentions during her last wish. This is when Hina stumbles across the enigmatic Licht Bach, who holds a negative-numbered count.