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{{Quote|Back after the war, when there wasn't any food… I'd been dead in the streets if it wasn't for the black market your family ran. To this day, I can still taste that bread. That's all the reason I need to be here with you.|Zeb to [[Olka Gretcher]]{{Ref|chap=49|ep=32}}}}
{{Infobox character
|Name        = Zeb
|Image       = <gallery>
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|Japanese    = ゼブ
|Romaji      = Zebu
|Alias       = {{Nihongo|Furseal Grey|ファーシル・グレイ|Fāshiru Gurei}} <small>(Disguised)</small>
|Gender      = Male
|Age         = 
|Height      = 
|Weight      = 
|Birthday    = 
|Hair Color  = Blond<br>
Maroon <small>(Formerly)</small>
|Eye Color   = Purple
|Blood Type  = 
|Affiliation = [[Ostania]] <small>(Formerly)</small><br>
Gretcher Family <small>(Former Follower)</small>
|Occupation  = 
|Status      = Active
|Family      = Unnamed Parents
|Other       = [[Olka Gretcher]] <small>(Childhood Friend, Fake Wife, Love Interest)</small><br>
[[Gram Gretcher]] <small>(Fake Son)</small>
|Manga Debut = [[Chapter 45]]
|Anime Debut = [[Episode 30]]
|Japanese VA = [[Wikipedia:Junta Terashima|Junta Terashima]]
|English VA  = [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6629293/ Josh Bangle]
}}
{{Nihongo|'''Zeb'''|ゼブ|Zebu}} is a loyal follower of the Gretcher family and a close associate of [[Olka Gretcher]]. While aboard ''[[Princess Lorelei]]'', he posed as Olka's husband under the alias {{Nihongo|'''Furseal Grey'''| ファーシル・グレイ|Fāshiru Gurei}}.

== Appearance ==
Zeb is a tall man with slicked-back blond hair and purple eyes. During the events aboard ''Princess Lorelei'', he changes outfits multiple times as part of his and Olka's efforts to avoid detection by pursuing assassins.

At the beginning of the cruise, Zeb wears a well-tailored light blue suit jacket paired with a striped shirt. For the formal dinner, he changes into a navy blue suit with a black shirt and white tie. Later, when preparing to rendezvous with their escape vessel, Zeb dons a light brown suit accented by a dark blue bow tie and a flower-shaped lapel pin, styling his hair with a lowered fringe that partially covers his forehead.

In his youth, Zeb had maroon hair.

== Personality ==
Zeb is a kind-hearted but timid man who prioritizes the safety of those he cares about. Although easily frightened and prone to anxiety under pressure, he is capable of acting decisively when Olka and [[Gram Gretcher|Gram]] are in danger, most notably when he shields them from gunfire aboard ''Princess Lorelei''. His fearfulness often manifests in nervous behavior, such as his inability to eat or drink comfortably while aware of the assassins pursuing them.

Despite his cowardly tendencies, Zeb is cautious and observant, remaining vigilant throughout the mission to protect Olka. He initially doubts [[Yor Forger|Yor]]'s suitability as a bodyguard due to her appearance and expresses unease at leaving Olka alone with her, though later events prove his concerns unfounded. When not under immediate threat, Zeb demonstrates surprising composure and social competence, successfully posing as Olka's husband during their voyage and maintaining the cover without suspicion.

== History ==
[[File:Young Olka and Zeb.png|thumb|220px|Zeb and Olka's first meeting]]
Little is known about Zeb's early life. From his recollections, he and his family lived in poverty following the devastation caused by the [[Second East-West War of Unification|second war]] between [[Ostania]] and [[Westalis]]. Zeb credits the Gretcher family's black market after the conflict for his survival, recalling an incident in which a young Olka Gretcher secretly gave him bread. As a result, he developed feelings for her and later joined the Gretcher crime family.

After the family collapsed due to internal conflict, leadership was assumed by [[List of Characters/Minor#Leonardo Hapoon|Leonardo Hapoon]]. Zeb refused to work under Hapoon, disapproving of his association with pro-war extremists, and instead chose to remain loyal to Olka. When Hapoon placed a bounty on Olka and her son Gram, Olka sought assistance from the assassin organization [[Garden]] to flee the country aboard the cruise ship ''Princess Lorelei''. Zeb chose to accompany her and, three days before departure, made a final phone call to his parents to say goodbye.

== Synopsis ==
=== [[Cruise Adventure Arc]] ===
[[File:Matthew and Yor meet Zeb and the Gretchers.png|thumb|220px|left|Zeb and the Gretchers meet Matthew and Yor]]
Aboard ''Princess Lorelei'', Zeb poses as "Furseal Grey," an employee of Arhaus Department Stores, and presents Olka and Gram as his family. In the ship's first-class suite, they are introduced to [[Matthew McMahon]], a [[Berlint City Hall]] official and covert Garden assassin, along with several associates, including Yor Forger. Zeb correctly deduces that Yor is Olka's assigned bodyguard and is initially doubtful of Yor's abilities due to her appearance. When he addresses this to Matthew, he is reassured of Yor's strength.{{Ref|chap=45|ep=30}}

[[File:Matthew and Zeb rush to the Gretchers and Yor.png|thumb|220px|Matthew pulls Zeb aside to inform him of the danger at hand]]
Later that night, the Grey family dines with the city hall group, during which Zeb is too nervous to taste anything. Afterward, Yor escorts Olka and Gram back to their room while Zeb joins the other men at the bar. Matthew briefly leaves and returns to fetch Zeb, returning him to Olka's room. On the way, Matthew explains that Olka's whereabouts have been leaked by the enemy. Suspecting outside contact, he questions Zeb, who admits to calling his parents but insists he disclosed no sensitive information.{{Ref|chap=46|ep=31}} Upon reaching Olka's room, they discover it under attack by an [[List of Characters/Minor#Knockman|assassin]], who is promptly killed by Yor.

After disposing of the body, Matthew informs the group that their itinerary has been compromised and orders them to relocate to a vacant second-class suite. Disguised with domino masks, Olka, Gram, Zeb, and Yor pass through a masquerade ball, during which Yor silently neutralizes pursuing assassins.{{Ref|chap=47|ep=31}} While crossing the shopping promenade, the group is ambushed by the assassin [[List of Characters/Minor#Sickle-and-Chain Barnaby|Sickle-and-Chain Barnaby]], whom Yor defeats after a prolonged battle.{{Ref|chap=48|ep=32}}

[[File:Matthew arrives at the second-class suite.png|thumb|220px|left|Zeb hides behind Olka after getting scared by Matthew's arrival]]
In their new room, Zeb notices Olka attempting to comfort Gram despite her own visible fear. To lighten the mood, he exaggerates his fear, successfully calming them at the expense of his own dignity when they insult him. When Olka asks why he chose to follow her instead of aligning with Hapoon, Zeb explains his gratitude toward the Gretcher family and states that his debt to them, especially to Olka, is reason enough to remain by her side. He vows to protect Olka and Gram, though he quickly panics when Matthew unexpectedly arrives and orders the group to rest while he and Yor stand guard. Astonished by the assassins' relaxed composure despite their current situation, Zeb remarks that wars persist despite the second East-West war having ended over a decade earlier. Matthew responds that conflict will never cease as long as people remain unchanged, describing Garden's assassins as soldiers fighting for their country. Afterward, Yor urges the group to rest, and Zeb manages to sleep through the night.{{Ref|chap=49|ep=32}}

[[File:Episode 32-6.png|thumb|220px|The group moves out to prepare for the rendezvous]]
On the second day, the group is informed that their rendezvous ship will be ready for the meeting in four hours. Disguised once more, they set out under Yor's guidance, intending to escape during the ship's fireworks display.{{Ref|chap=50|ep=32}} When enemy assassins block their route, they are forced onto the roof deck. Amid the fireworks, the group is ambushed, and a large number of assassins surround them.{{Ref|chap=51|ep=33}} Matthew intervenes, killing several enemies and opening a nearby hatch for Olka, Gram, and Zeb to hide in.

[[File:Zeb protects Olka and Gram.png|thumb|220px|left|Zeb uses his body to shield Olka and Gram]]
Before they can fully retreat, an assassin appears and aims at Olka. Zeb acts instinctively, shielding Olka and Gram from the gunfire before tumbling into the hatch and sealing it shut. When Olka anxiously asks if he is injured, Zeb reveals he was wearing a bulletproof vest and complains about the pain, prompting her to scold him for his recklessness. With their clients secured, Yor and Matthew eliminate the assassins.{{Ref|chap=52|ep=33}}

Afterward, the group is later retrieved from the hatch and escorted to the storage area, where their inflatable boat to reach the rendezvous ship awaits. Matthew assists with preparations and gives Zeb instructions for staying safe. Zeb watches as Olka thanks Yor and allows her to hold Gram. After bidding farewell to their bodyguards, Zeb, Olka, and Gram depart ''Princess Lorelei'' and safely reach the rendezvous ship.{{Ref|chap=55|ep=34}}

== Relationships ==
=== [[Olka Gretcher]] ===
Zeb is deeply loyal to Olka, choosing to remain by her side even after Leonardo Hapoon took control of the Gretcher crime family and offered a safer alternative. The two first met as children during the aftermath of the second East-West war, when Olka secretly gave him a piece of bread, an act that left a lasting impression and earned his lifelong devotion.

[[File:Zeb tells Olka why he does not want to work with Hapoon.png|thumb|220px|An embarrassed Zeb explains his reasons for staying with Olka]]
Zeb harbors romantic feelings for Olka, though she appears unaware of them. When his emotions nearly surface, he becomes visibly flustered and attempts to disguise his attachment as gratitude or duty. Despite his fearful disposition, Zeb consistently places Olka's safety above his own. During the escape aboard ''Princess Lorelei'', he exaggerates his panic to ease her and Gram's anxiety following an assassin attack, and later shields them with his own body when they come under gunfire.

=== [[Yor Forger]] ===
Zeb is initially skeptical of Yor's ability to protect Olka due to her unassuming appearance and expresses discomfort at leaving Olka alone in her care. However, after witnessing Yor's combat prowess and composure against multiple assassins aboard ''Princess Lorelei'', he comes to fully trust her as a reliable bodyguard and ally during their escape.

== Chapter Appearances ==
{{Appearance/Cruise Adventure Arc|45=debut|46=yes|47=yes|48=yes|49=yes|50=yes|51=yes|52=yes|53=flash|54=yes|55=yes}}
{{Appearance/Short Missions|16=flash}}

== Anime Appearances ==
{{Appearance/Season 2|ep30=debut|ep31=yes|ep32=yes|ep33=yes|ep34=yes}}

== Trivia ==
* On the page after [[Chapter 56]] in [[Volume 9]], their trip is confirmed to be safe as Zeb safely walks down a port with Olka and Gram in another country.
* Despite his name being revealed in [[Episode 32]], Zeb is still called "Furseal Grey" in the credits of the following episodes he appears in.

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