Ben
Benthonexigios or Ben for short is an NPC in Arknights. He is a supporting character in Il Siracusano.
Background
A rather enigmatic Lupo man, Ben is a mysterious character.[1] Not much is known about his past currently, but he's old enough to know Agenir and Signora Sicilia personally to the point he called them by their names. At least in name, he is a member of the "Bocca al Lupo", the most powerful elite bodyguards of the Signora in the country.[2] He even has shown his capabilities of being a theater director, instructing Sora how to properly plays the character she's casted as. He acts like an observer throughout the Volsinii incident and disguises himself as a reviewer for the Weekly Arts Column. He carries around a suitcase which he claims to be a gift from his mother for entering the university. It contains nothing and used for unknown means.
Story
Il Siracusano
Ben first appeared during Sora's first rehearsal as the lead actor for La Morte Di Texas alongside Croissant and Exusiai.[3] Exusiai questioned his behavior of criticizing Sora's acting when he himself looks like he doesn't bother to watch her and is more concerned about eating his pizza. He then shows Sora how to properly plays the character she's casted as, impressing Sora and Croissant while offering Exusiai tips about getting the best pizza in the town.
After Lappland crashes a truck right into the Volsinii courthouse, he was seen pondering about her ability to break free from her fate as a Siracusan while listening to a radio news broadcast about it.[4] He's then seen having a conversation with Danbrown in a pizzeria regarding their views about Siracusan famiglie system and its future. His in-depth knowledge about it impresses Danbrown to the point that he's wondering who Ben is.[5] When Danbrown died at the aftermath of the fight during the city core separation, he offered to take care of his body and praised his integrity of trying to change Siracusa for the better alongside Rubio.[6] He's last seen talking to Signora Sicilia when she entered Volsinii to observe what actually happened telling him that she needs more opinions from her old friend aside from Agenir.[7]
Azione Solo
Ben is shown to be walking around Volsinii with Lunacub. He knows who she is and her identity as Agnese's "Fang". He also advises her to learn more about society and it's confirmed that this happens after the events from Il Siracusano transpired. During these moments Ben also revealed that he's tired of being alive and has contemplated to commit suicide multiple times but stopped because he's too scared to go through with it. In the end, he praises the effort of Leontuzzo, Lavinia, Rubio, Danbrown and even Signora Sicilia herself to try to change Siracusa for the better. Depending on the choice, it ends with Ben either surrendering himself to the Volsinii Jail or living in a hole under the Volsinii Bridge. Regardless Lunacub replied that she'll see him again even if it takes a long time and hope he's still alive by then.