Edward wants to cross the desert, so that's where we're taking him. And I'm tired of you young punks acting like you know better than us. We've been Huntsmen for a long time, ever since you kids were in diapers.
”
—Bertilak on his experiences, to Team CFVY
“
I'm just saying, we have a lot of experience. And I'd be happy to show this brat just how little he knows about fighting and survival in Vacuo. I don't think he's got what it takes to be a real Huntsman. None of you do.
My boss is interested in people with powerful Semblances. Like someone who can create mood bombs and trigger Grimm attacks. But it looks like I got the wrong guy. I thought something was up with those two. Well played, old man.
”
—Bertilak explains his true goals to Fox and Edward
“
You don't know them, but judging by your team's abilities, they probably have a nice fat file on you.
It's easy for you to say, with all those lofty ideas Ozpin and Theodore drilled into your minds. 'Being a Huntsman is a calling and a privilege, not to be taken lightly.'
”
—Bertilak mocks the Headmasters
“
They're just words. You think your headmasters and professors are model Huntsmen? They're worse than all the rest of us. You want to know why I barely graduated? I was tired of being used as a tool.
”
—Bertilak's motives
Chapter Eighteen[]
“
You always think you're smarter than me! Well, look who's laughing now?
”
—Bertilak to Carmine
About Bertilak[]
Chapter One[]
“
A tall, broad man with a green Mohawk and matching goatee shoved Topaz aside. Coco registered the mace on his belt before she took the rest of him in. A brown hooded cloak made of coarse fabric draped over his broad shoulders. He wore a green chestplate over a dirty black tunic; his biceps bulged from the short sleeves, showing off a long scar stretching down his right forearm.
”
—A description of Bertilak's appearance
Chapter Three[]
“
The Huntsmen were leaving anyway. We just tagged along. As long as we kept up with them, they didn't mind. Much.
They aren't the sharing type. The Caspians hired Bertilak and Carmine for protection, and whatever their faults, those Huntsmen are serious about protecting them – from everyone.
”
—Slate comments on Carmine and Bertilak's suspicious behavior
“
Either Bertilak and Carmine aren't team players, which is odd for Huntsmen, or they're hiding something.
Not your fault, kid. Bertilak must have noticed and hurried after him. Bertilak kind of does his own thing a lot of the time, if you hadn't noticed. Too often, if you ask me. That's one of the drawbacks when it's just the two of you hunting Grimm, instead of a team with a strong leader to keep everyone in check. You'll see one day.
”
—Carmine awkwardly attempts to comfort August Caspian after Edward's disappearance
Chapter Thirteen[]
“
I knew something was up with Bertilak and Carmine. I knew they weren't behaving like real Huntsmen.
”
—Edward Caspian
“
Bertilak and Carmine...they knew that we were causing those emotion bombs. I hired these fools to take us to safety, but over time, I realized they weren't taking us west at all, at least not directly. By the time I figured that out, though, we were already in the desert and the Grimm were following us – we needed the Huntsmen to survive. So I figured I'd try the distress call, see if it brought anyone in.
Eh, they're done for. If they were up against Carmine, they were likely on the wrong side of that blast. A shame, though. I always liked that bunny girl.
”
—Bertilak, to Sun Wukong on the fighting in the distance
“
Gill took a lot out of me. My fault for letting her touch me. And for trusting Carmine. Pro tip: The prettier the face, the uglier the person.
”
—Bertilak to Sun
“
I've been lying here wonder when you were going to free me and invite me to your little party. I'm just an innocent victim here.
”
—Bertilak's sarcasm
“
Believe me, no one deserves that. I don't like feeling powerless, and neither would you.
Put those toys away, boy. I don't mean to fight you. And you'd better hurry if you want to save your friends.
”
—Bertilak to Sun
“
I didn't say that. But let's just say I'd like to see Carmine again. Repay what I owe her.
”
—Bertilak announces his intentions
“
Carmine always had a soft spot for the Asturias twins. She used to call Gill "Queenie" in school. She bought into the whole royalty thing big time. I think she just wanted to get as far away from the Atlesian way of life as possible. Ironic that she left Atlas so she wouldn't be pressured into joining their militia, but here she is, part of another dictator's army.
”
—Bertilak on Carmine's origins
“
I bought into the promise of being rich and helping to rule a kingdom. I don't care if they're really heirs to the throne or whatever nonsense. If you have the power to take something, then that's all the birthright you need. Jax and Gill have a lot of power. Some of it even came from me.
”
—Bertilak on what the Crown is to him
“
Not that I was eavesdropping, or have any desire to help you, but...Malik.
”
—Bertilak aids Velvet, Octavia, and Sun
“
There's no way she went down that easily, and she's not going to the city. When things get rough, Carmine cuts her losses and runs. I'm gonna find her. See how she likes being hunted by the best Huntsman in Vacuo.
