Gyula was the ruler of Istavan. Although the city itself appeared to be neutral territory, Gyula ruled from behind the scenes. He acted as a dictator, ruling through his military police force. He planned to have revenge on the Vatican for killing his wife, his forces burned the Saint Matthias Church, where Esther had been raised in. In the end he regret his actions and saves Esther life. Like Êsther he was used by Dietrich. (from Wikipedia)