Jean Colbert

Jan "Jean" Colbert (コルベール Korubēru, Pronunciation: /ʒɑn "ʒin" kolbɛr/) is a professor at the Tristain Academy of Magic who is interested in history. According to the novels, he has been in service of the academy for 20 years. His interest in technologies from Saito's world helped him create gasoline to fuel the airplane. It is revealed that he was the captain of mage troops sent to burn Agnès' village years ago, and also the person who rescued her, when he found out the village wasn't plagued. He has an pacifistic attitude, and is envious when he learns that Saito's world is not ravaged by war. He reveals himself as Flame Snake in episode 9 of the second season (Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi), and appears to be fatally wounded when protecting Agnes. He actually faked his death, with Tabitha's help. Colbert reappears in the third season, when he saves Saito and Louise from Sheffield and her minions. In the novels, according to Kirche his given name is Jean. It is noted that he has no relatives so he is laid to rest in Kirches lands, but the validity of this statement is brought into question once it is revealed he faked his death.

In the novels, Tabitha didn't cast a spell on Colbert. Instead, Kirche tricks Agnes into thinking that he is dead. Louise and Saito were not present during the Academy invasion in the light novel.

Colbert is rated as a Square-class fire mage, as shown in Volume 13, Chapter 4.

Also Known As

 * Flame Snake (Serpent)
 * Jean
 * Enja

Name
He is named after Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the finance minister of Louis the XIV from 1665 to 1683.