Half Devil
Early in the morning, Xavier awoke with determination, his sights set on the Gym for the morning training routine. Along his path, he encountered fellow students heading in the same direction. Some displayed signs of sleepiness, rubbing their eyes or letting out yawns, while others chatted with varying levels of enthusiasm.
After a while, he arrived at the Gym and took his place among the gathering students. The atmosphere was one of purpose, each individual focused on the forthcoming training session.
As Xavier settled in, more students streamed in, each finding their respective spots. Among them, Alex caught Xavier's attention. With a smile, Alex acknowledged Xavier's presence before their interaction was interrupted by the arrival of Captain Martin. The Gym's door closed behind him, sealing the training area.
Without delay, Captain Martin addressed the assembled students, his voice carrying a firmness that commanded attention. "As I stated before, I will not tolerate indiscipline," his declaration echoed through the space.
A consequence for some tardy students swiftly followed. Those who had arrived late found themselves outside the Gym.
Captain Martin's decision was unwavering, regardless of the pleas and promises some students attempted in hopes of leniency.
For the latecomers left outside, there was no recourse but to accept their fate. The sound of footsteps marked the beginning of their assigned punishment – ten laps around the training ground. Within the Gym, those who had managed to arrive on time shared a collective sense of relief, knowing they had avoided the additional penalty.
Despite the instructor's disciplinary actions towards his fellow students, Xavier remained composed and fixed his attention on the instructor himself. Employing his inspect ability, he summoned a cascade of information that materialized before him:
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Name : Mason Zoen
Race : Half Devil - Bovine Brimstone clan
Stage : Tier - 3 Infernal Initiates
Strength : 45
Agility : 25
Constitution : 58
Devil Tranformation : Armor Bison
Skills : - Titanic Resilience
The Armor Bison's armor-like scales provide exceptional defense against physical and magical attacks. It can shrug off blows that would incapacitate or severely injure other creatures.
- Iron Charge
When the Armor Bison charges, its powerful legs and reinforced horns allow it to plow through obstacles and adversaries with ease. It can break through barriers, knock down enemies, and create shockwaves upon impact.
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Xavier's astonishment was palpable. His most dreaded suspicions seemed to have materialized into reality. His earlier inkling of a potential conspiracy, triggered by his inspection of David Meline, appeared to be gaining validity upon delving into Captain Martin Anderson's information—or Mason Zoen, to be precise. The distinction was no longer clear as to whether this individual was affiliated with the military.
Perplexed by the categorization of "Half Devil - Bovine Brimstone Clan" within Mason's race, Xavier pondered whether there existed clans among the devil entities.
The attributes assigned to Mason were equally striking, depicting an inherently potent being even before the transformation into Armor Bison. Xavier's mind raced with contemplation over the potential implications of Mason's attributes, envisioning a formidable force once he assumed his Armor Bison state.
The aspect of Mason's external appearance, mirroring that of a regular human, contrasted sharply with David Meline's reveal as a zombie upon inspection—a disclosure facilitated by Xavier's unique inspect ability.
The confirmation had crystallized—the existence of a puppeteer behind the manipulation of the zombies and individuals like Mason, suggesting a sinister orchestration by either half-devils or devils.
Xavier muttered to himself , "What exactly does this Tier-3 Infernal Initiates meant?".
[ Author : I will be using the name Martin Anderson not the original name i.e Mason Zoen, just to avoid confusion]
As Xavier was engrossed in his contemplation, the timbre of Mason's voice snapped him from his reverie.
"Cease this idle pondering and proceed with your physical training," bellowed Captain Martin, effectively breaking the silence.
Xavier, along with his fellow students, swiftly refocused their attention on their training regimen.
Two hours elapsed, marked by intense exertion and dedication. With the training session concluded, each student returned to their respective quarters, drawing the curtain on the day's activities.