Arkha Corvus ²

Japanese: アルハ・コルバス

romanized: Aruha Korubasu

Species: Human

Gender: Male /Male

Age: A stranger

Height: 195 cm (6'5")

Affiliation: Cleaners

Occupation: Cleaner (Head)

State: Alive

Birthdate: A stranger

Place of birth: Terra

Vital instrument: Jinki(s) Unknown

Arkha Corvus (アルハ・コルバス, Aruha Korubasu) is a character from Gachiakuta. He is the head of the cleaners.

Arkha is a very tall and slightly muscular man, though compared to other members, he could be considered to have one of the best physiques. He has dark skin. His hair is divided into several black strands (likely dreadlocks), styled back in a mid-high ponytail. He wears silver earrings on the sides of his ears and has gray eyes. Underneath, he wears a tight-fitting black suit, over a yellow zip-up tank top and two overlapping belts with the Cleaners logo, which is a large black button. He wears wide navy blue trousers held up by a black belt with a silver buckle and cream-colored patches sewn on the knees, and brown lace-up shoes. He wears the Cleaners jacket draped over his shoulders and a small pair of white gloves. On the back of his head, he has a tattoo of a light gray eye that can move, looking in various directions or blinking.

Although he has always been a man of few words, Arkha is reliable and trustworthy, and even characters like Enjin acknowledge his leadership. He is charismatic and cares about the well-being of others, immediately welcoming Rudo into the Cleaners thanks to the faith he places in his comrades.

Arkha was traveling when Enjin went to headquarters to get Rudo's approval to join the Cleaners. Arch of the raiders' trap: Arkha returned while the two were discussing the recent acts of vandalism, in which he was apparently involved, likely by Semiu. He introduced himself to Rudo and questioned him again about his intentions, even stating that he didn't want anyone in the Cleaners who was only there to gather information. However, after witnessing Rudo risk his life for the Cleaners, he officially welcomed him into the organization. He invited him to his room to present him with his uniform. In his room, Corvus provided Rudo with the information he needed to return to the sky and how a being could travel from the heavens. He asked Rudo again if he was certain of his decision, to which he replied affirmatively.

The Lady of Penta Arc: After the Akuta and Eager teams depart for Penta, Arkha notices Semiu looking worried as she stares at a picture of Rudo and asks her what she saw. Semiu replies that there is something inside Rudo that is "growing," a curse capable of destroying the world.

Heritage mural arch Arkha surprises Rudo, Remlin, Dear, and Guita by drawing. Remlin says it's time they added their own drawing to the Sorcerer Heritage Mural. Arkha decides to assign them a mission and sends them to Canvas Town. A group of Hell Guard members, led by Kyouka, arrives at the Cleaners' HQ. The Hell Guard arrives under the pretext of wanting to discuss the garbage storm caused by the Invader's flying Garbage Beast, but their true motive is Sphereite, whom the Hell Guard wants to arrest to analyze his DNA and discover information about the Sphere and how it relates to Earth. Arkha's reason for sending Rudo away is to prevent this from happening.

Arkha apologizes to Kyouka, explaining that he can't hand Rudo over since he's now one of their members and is fulfilling his duties as such. He says it's unreasonable to arrest Rudo when he hasn't committed any crimes since appearing. Kyouka admits they acted rashly and didn't actually intend to punish him, only to learn more about the Sphere before getting up to leave. Arkha asks why she's leaving so soon without even touching her coffee. Kyouka says she doubts the cleaners will show her Rudo anyway before boldly stating that she hates coffee. She tells Arkha not to forget to do the report on the Raider's trash beast. Arkha asks if she wants to say goodbye to Zanka, but she declines and asks him to send her regards to Enjin. Before leaving, she asks one last question about the Sphere's name. Arkha replies that it's Rudo.

Preferences: Sweets, Coffee

Dislikes: Feeling frustrated when you can't remember something.

The Cleaners (掃除屋, Sōjiya) are a group in Gachiakuta. They employ a large number of Givers who use their powers to exterminate Trash Beasts on the Ground.

Overview:

The Cleaners are an organization based on Terra that was founded approximately 150 years ago. Since its inception, the group has grown to have branches in multiple districts. Including fighters, sentinels, and sympathizers, the Cleaners have around 100 members in total. While they are respected for their work, many people on Terra despise the Cleaners for their reliance on the Life Instruments.

The organization is dedicated to protecting Terra's safe zones from Garbage Beasts that form in contaminated areas. It is a public organization and regularly receives calls from Terra's inhabitants requesting Cleaners to come and "clean up" the Garbage Beasts that could cause, or are already causing, problems. The group is known to Hell Guard and is obligated to inform them if third parties are harmed by a Garbage Beast for which they have taken responsibility.

Aside from their public activities, internally The Cleaners have a secret objective known only to a few within the group; the true reason the organization was formed was to solve the mysteries of the world.

Union:

To become a Cleaner as a Giver, the method seen throughout history so far is to be recruited. The Giver must be noteworthy enough to catch the eye of a current Captain, and once the Captain agrees, they must go to Cleaners' HQ. There, the Giver is evaluated by the Cleaners' receptionist, Semiu Grier, and then approved by the boss himself, Arkha Corvus. Occasionally, when the boss is not present, it is unknown what happens to the prospective recruit, but in Rudo's case, he is taken on an "observation field trip" because he is now an "apprentice." This probationary period finally ends when the Giver is approved to join, at which point they are assigned to one of the Combat Teams (usually the one to which the Captain interested in them belongs), receive a uniform that is generally customized to their liking, and can now actively participate in cleaning missions. This, according to labor laws, automatically means they also receive payment, though it is unknown whether this is a salary or a wage.

The Cleaners not only accept Donors, but also people without powers who wish to help the organization, known as Collaborators, can join. Their participation is entirely voluntary, though they face much unjustified criticism and degrading nicknames for their perceived "lack of power." Presumably, to join, a prospective Collaborator must be approved by the boss. Once inducted, a Collaborator receives a standard uniform and equipment and is assigned the task of supporting Donors on cleanup missions. It is presumed they also receive compensation.

Those who join the cleanup crews without prior combat experience or knowledge of contaminated areas and the creatures that inhabit them receive training, as seen with Follo and other sympathizers. This training includes both combat instruction and the study of the creatures' physiology.

Headquarters:

Main article: Cleaners' headquarters The Cleaners' base is Cleaner HQ, a large building heavily guarded by guards. [3] The building has numerous rooms available for all Cleaners to use, including lounges, a bar, a library, and an infirmary. The building has just over five floors and ample space. When not on missions, Cleaners are housed at different bases depending on where they are fighting the Junk Beasts, so they rarely converge at HQ.

Southern Branch:

The Cleaners' southern branch is located in the southern district of Creapeye City; they are responsible for exterminating the Garbage Beasts in the southern district, No Man's Land, and Tori is under their jurisdiction.

The Garbage Beasts (or aberrants) in Gachiakuta are hostile monsters formed from the accumulation of waste and negative "thoughts" thrown from the floating sphere to the surface. These creatures, which inhabit polluted areas, come to life and are immune to conventional weapons, attacking by sound. They can only be destroyed using a Jink, a weapon created from a special object imbued with power.

The Ground (下界Gekai), known as the Pit by the Sphere Ones, is the surface of the world, a wasteland with a mostly toxic environment infested with Garbage Beasts due to the constant rain of garbage from the Sphere. It is inhabited by humans called Earthlings.

At least 150 years ago, a large number of humans departed for the sky aboard the Sphere, leaving the rest of humanity behind on Terra. During this time, the inhabitants of the Sphere believed that no one remained alive on Terra and referred to it as "the pit," generally understanding it as a vast garbage dump.

In 150 years, the garbage the sphere spewed to the ground transformed into Garbage Beasts. The polluted air, as well as the danger posed by the Garbage Beasts, forced the inhabitants of the ground into designated safe zones, where walls were erected and mass air filtration/ventilation systems were built to keep these areas clean.

The level of pollution has drastically altered the landscape. Growing flowers is now extremely difficult, making them rare and expensive, though artificial flowers are sold for aesthetic purposes. The snow in the Northern District is contaminated and dangerous to the touch, making winter a deadly time. Contaminated areas have formed entirely new biomes, such as the Penta Desert, composed of shredded garbage, and the Tori Jungle, where plants have adapted to the pollution.

Both the Sphere and Terra have little to no knowledge of each other, as neither has any way of accessing the other. Information about their relationship on Terra has been censored or erased. However, clues to their history remain. Macaca Icol's mural in Canvas Town highlights the four symbols of her closest friends, one of which includes Canis Surebrec, the creator of the Watchman series.

Currently, several scattered clues left by Canis tell the story of the place. Canis left his will in Tori, guarded by the King of Tori, stipulating that he had been unable to stop them and could only bury the humans. Canis knew Kuro, who at some point begged him not to leave. It is hinted that Canis himself is able to travel between the Sphere and Terra, leaving his gloves and book in the Sphere. Furthermore, the Watchman series takes its name from The Watchman, or vice versa.

Neighborhoods:

The land is divided into four districts, containing both safe and contaminated zones. Each is quite spread out; the southern district is a two-day drive from Cleaners headquarters.

Culture:

In real life, information is a currency. No one gives it away for free, and it's usually exchanged for money, a task, or more information. Kuro was known as a reliable, albeit eccentric, informant, and the price of his information varied, even going so far as to ask Rudo for a game of tag in exchange for his data. Mymo offers free news and weather information through broadcasts. However, he does so with loud gestures and slang, much to the annoyance of the locals, but he gets the information faster than most, so everyone keeps an eye on him.

Beyond information, the territory uses its own currency, the gala. An ice cream cone costs 70 galas.

The territory retains its own language, which uses English letters and words, but aspects of ancient languages ​​still persist in its culture. The name Enjin comes from an ancient language of the territory, and August occasionally uses Spanish words.

Canvas Town, formerly known as Arts City, has forged its culture around art. Since many cities in the area don't embrace street art, Canvas Town was built with the express purpose of welcoming artists from across the region. The city is covered in graffiti, and all forms of art are permitted within its walls, provided they are well-intentioned.

Human trafficking exists because of the impunity that reigns on the ground, as some individuals take advantage of the lack of strict law enforcement to kidnap and exploit vulnerable people.

The case of Amo Empool and Enijn is a stark example: Amo was sold by her own mother to an unstable and abusive man, whose name has not been revealed; while Enijn was an orphan living in an institution that later became a slave market, thanks to a man who "appeared to have money." Enijn established a "connection," ostensibly seeking better funding for his orphanage, and used his newfound influence to further exploit the system, turning the orphanage into a front for trafficking. This stark reality highlights the vulnerability of these environments, where exploitation runs rampant, and underscores the urgent need for increased oversight and protective measures to safeguard individuals at risk of suffering similar fates.

There are beings called Vianders whose abilities help grow food in contaminated lands. For this reason, sweets are not scarce as they are on Terra, and it is said that they are more addictive than drugs.

Northern District

Main article: Northern District It is the only place on Terra where it snows and is said to be the closest to the Sphere. The snow is toxic, so winter in the Northern District is said to be dangerous. Follo Tunito was born and raised here.

Southern District

Main article: Southern District Two days from the Cleaners' headquarters, the South Ward is home to Tori's Terra de Nadie. The South Ward is known for its annual Doll Festival, where Donors who consider dolls and other toys to be vital tools display them.

Eastern District

Main article: Eastern District This is where the Cleaners' headquarters is located and where Team Akuta spends their free time. Mono, a no-man's-land, is nearby, and it's where Rudo first landed. A larger region known as Genia is located in the East District.

Cleaners' headquarters City of the Canvas Hole Village Genius Kremmos Village Klutess Village (Abandoned)

West District

Main article: Western District Little is currently known about the West District, but the Hell's Watch has authority there.

Safe zone: This is where humans can breathe without masks. Several settlements form, usually protected by a large wall. In these zones, the Cleaners establish their bases, like their headquarters. Shops and hospitals operate here, and the settlements have a seemingly large population. These zones can exist as a single unit, and when the sky shakes and deadly debris falls, there is a predetermined route that allows the people on the ground to build without worrying about falling debris.

List of locations: City of the Canvas Kamuatari District Hole Village Creepy

Contaminated area: The contaminated zone is the most dangerous and closest to the settlements. Here, monsters of garbage form, and humans cannot survive 15 minutes without a mask. Large quantities of trash accumulate, and sometimes humans are seen scavenging for materials and corpses to sell, especially small spheres.

No man's land Main article: No Man's Land The No Man's Lands are the most dangerous and unexplored of the three zones, and there are only six of them. A human would die almost instantly in these zones, and the Garbage beasts that form there are said to pose a challenge even to the most generous.

To date, only three No Man's Lands have been named in history: Infectious mononucleosis Tori Penta

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