- Before the Fall manga
Michael Pottering (ミヒャエル・ポッテリング Mihyaeru Potteringu?) is a noble living in Shiganshina District.
Appearance
Michael is a somewhat short young man, with a stocky build and a bowl cut. He is always seen dressed as a nobleman, fitting of his status.
Personality
Although nearly an adult, Michael is still shy around others. He is claimed to be an honest and trustworthy individual; however, Michael is incredibly weak-willed and easily persuadable to commit atrocities.
Story
Dissidence Movement arc
Michael is seen with his father attending a social event, where he meets both Xavi Inocencio and his sister Sharle. Taken aback by her beauty, Michael becomes instantly smitten with Sharle.[1]
Underground City arc
The next day, Michael comes by the Inocencio house to take Sharle to the opera. However, it is soon revealed that he was pressured into luring her away by two associates with the intent of raping her. Sharle is able to get away and summons the Military Police; Michael and the other two are promptly arrested.[2]
An enraged Xavi orders Michael's two associates to be executed, but has Michael kept alive so his entire family can be financially ruined.[3]
References
- ↑ Attack on Titan: Before the Fall manga: Chapter 32 (p. 34-37)
- ↑ Attack on Titan: Before the Fall manga: Chapter 33 (p. 18-41)
- ↑ Attack on Titan: Before the Fall manga: Chapter 34 (p. 5)