Random Encounter:- Exorcist versus Devil!

[Mr. Moon]

Magnus #1

After the regretful incident with Gin, the white-haired veteran returned home, missing some considerable sum of money, however richer from learning about yet another race that was inhabiting this world. Peculiar one, that could otherwise get in the way of his personal crusade.
He spent just a single day at home, saying his goodbye to his wife and daughters as he was preparing himself for yet another journey. The incident with berserker serum was still on his mind, however, not a single one of his friends or informants was able to find any information on them and so he had to focus his mind elsewhere. More specifically on the rumors regarding Phantom that allegedly terrorized Jerum Island.
Saying that Christina wasn't happy would be an understatement of the millennium but in the end, she understood the reasons why he had to go. And so, there he was. A large, heavily muscular man, with short white hair and stern, naturally unsmiling face walking through the crowd towards the local port.
Even though the street was crowded with people, he had no problems walking as his military outfit, together with the sound of heavy boots hitting the ground in regular tempo was clearing the way for him.
With a small bag, containing his spare clothes, over his shoulder, Magnus was walking towards the oldest and smallest part of the port where small fishing boats and personal crafts of people who didn't want to pay extra for a space in more lucrative parts of the port. There, the former marine captain had his own ship. A small, sailing boat that could carry around ten people while still being easy enough to handle so one person was enough to control it. He bought it years ago, so his daughters could learn how to sail from a young age. However since he started with his hunts, It served him just as well for travels from is to island.

[bobcarlos]

The breeze was cold, and the winds blew weaker than usual. Astro traveled for almost two weeks before in the open sea before getting somewhere. He stopped in a small set of islands hoping to make some money but ended up stuck there. With no food or money, he had no choice but to stay there and get money as fast as possible.

And after three long days of wandering around the island, fishing, and asking for jobs from the locals, he finally found something lucrative... Bounty hunting.
In reality, was way closer to vigilantism than proper bounty hunting. He was caching burglars, thieves, and trouble makers around the streets, only at night, to not attract much attention from the authorities.
He did this for a week and was enough for the rumor of the "fire spirit" to start spreading around. People didn't know who he was or what was happening, but soon enough, the criminality of the island started to concentrate more on catching the guy, and rapidly what was a small game to make quick money, became a gang fight every day, except that one of the gags were only one man.

After some long days, and some even longer nights doing this, Astro started making a little presentation in a crowded pier with the help of his devil fruit powers. He did little stars, wrote names, and make bright colors to amaze the passengers. he didn't make a lot of money, but called a lot of attention to himself.

[Mr. Moon]

Magnus #2

The former marine captain was walking through the city post in his own thoughts. However, he couldn't miss a large commotion near one pier, where a large crowd applauded a street artist that was showing off his tricks with fire, creating little fiery stars, writing names, changing colors, and other similar stuff.
It was a nice show. One, that his daughters would like to see, however nothing he would dwell on for too long. He had things to do that were much more important than being a street performer. Well, that's at least what he thought until he realized that the man had no fireworks or other gadgets on him. So either he was a really good magician or he was a Devil. One, that walked freely in his city, while he was leaving his family there without his protection.
"Preposterous!"
The large soldier muttered for himself as he marched towards the crowd. His boots slamming the pavement with loud, ominous thuds that forced few people to turn around and look at what was happening. Seeing Magnus making his way towards them convinced few that they actually had something else to do at the different parts of the city, why others lost the colors in their face and made a way for him. Why not really a bad guy, Magnus had a reputation among his neighbors, especially concerning the Devil Fruit users, that wasn't very pleasant. If they expected that he'll attack him right away, however, then they were mistaken. After meeting Gin, Magnus decided to be extra careful when challenging a possible demon so he wouldn't accidentally attack another Mink or something like that. So, the large, white-haired veteran simply joined the crowd, with his arm folded on his chest, watching the performer menacingly almost like a debt collector or a mafia enforcer watching his prey.

[bobcarlos]

The pier was crowded, and tips were coming from everywhere. The show was going smoothly and the spectators were loving it. Astro was making the most extravagant tricks he could think of until the crowd started to lose track of the show, and drive attention to the back.
The people started to make way to someone, and right away a strong sound of heavy boots slamming against the ground echoed around the pier.
As more people moved out of the way, a tall, muscular figure revealed himself as the one causing a stir among the audience.
The man made his way and stopped right in the front row together with the other spectators.
He had a serious look on the face and a frightening glance aimed directly into Astro. He watched the show with meticulous attention and didn't move a muscle.
The other passengers who were watching the show seemed to lay down a bit when he arrived, it looked like they were familiar with the presence of the man, while still a little threatened by it.
Astro rapidly noticed the mood change and started doubting himself of what to do next.

"What does this guy want? Looks like he's trying to kill me with his eyes. He doesn't look like a thug, is he a marine officer? What does he want from me?"

Trying to avoid bigger trouble, Astro picked up all his tips in a blink and started heading off to the center of the island.

"THANK YOU ALL FOR THE MONEY! YOU ARE A WONDERFUL AUDIENCE!" He screamed in the direction of the people and started to walk away at a fast pace, while money bills started to fly away from his loose pockets.

[Mr. Moon]

Magnus #3

His prey started running. Hard to say if the Devil realized who he was or if he had a colorful past and mistook him for someone else. The important part was that he grabbed all the money people gave him and tried to run. Preposterous, like if there was a place where he could hide from justice!
For a second, Magnus was thinking about attacking him right there and then. It would be simple after all, he turned his back on him, more concerned about his money than his own safety so, a short sprint finished with a single well-placed punch would be enough to do the trick. But in the end, he didn't do it. There were too many people around them, too many witnesses, and while the white-haired veteran was confident that he would manage to talk his way out of any problems with the guards, especially if this person was really criminal, it would force him to put his current plans on hold, which was unacceptable.
And so instead of direct attack, he gave chase. Making his way through the crowd of people who were quickly trying to get their hands on the falling banknotes he left behind, Magnus followed his prey, his boots releasing an ominous thud with every step he made, prompting people to swiftly move out of his way.
He picked a fast pace. Swift enough to keep up with his prey, but not fast enough to actually catch up on him. After all, Magnus didn't recognize that Devil's face meaning, he was probably a foreigner, unfamiliar with the city and its streets. And if that was true, he was bound to end up in one of the many dead-end alleys inhabited by rats and beggars, where no one will be interrupting them.

[bobcarlos]

As soon as Astro started to get distance from the pier, and the sound of the sea became no longer predominant in his ears, the thunderous steps of that ominous figure made its presence clear.
When the kid noticed that man following him, he desperately ran faster and faster trying to outrun the man, but his chaser never slowed down, his spirit was filled with a solid intention.

Astro bumped and pushed various people in the middle of the chasing, he jumped fences, slide handrails, and climbed trees, and still, all of his efforts to escape seemed meaningless in front of that relentless figure.

After an exhausting though unsuccessful attempt to outrun his persecutor, Astro encounters himself in the middle of a narrow street that ends into a tall wall with no scalable features, therefore, a dead end.
Astros' heavy breaths are the only thing hearable in that deep alley of the city. The man was looking the kid in the eyes with ruthless energy, Astro knew that would not be easy to get out of that situation.
So, with no other option under the sleeves, Astro starts preparing himself for hard combat. He takes on a strong posture, narrows his eyes, and looks the man directly in the face.

That guy looks tough as hell! And if he really is a marine, I would only attract more enemies if I beat him... I guess I have to use my secrete technique... coward attack!

Then Astro takes out all of the seriousness that he was presenting seconds ago, falls on his knees, and with a sad face, he starts sobbing and whine on the ground.

"I'M SORRY SIR!! MY MOM LEFT ME AND I HAD NO OTHER WAY TO GET MONEY!! I HAVE SEVEN BROTHERS TO FEED!!"

While he was making up that scene in front of the man, he puts one hand behind his back and starts preparing for a punch.

[Mr. Moon]

Magnus #4

The hunt began. The devil, aware of his presence and pure intentions, started running as if it could somehow help him. In the crowded streets, Magnus's weight and ability to push through the mass of bodies served him better than the boy's swift feet. The Devil probably realized the same thing as he tried to push some people against him, but it wasn't even enough to slow down the super-dense mass of anger and murderous intent. So he started jumping over the fences and climbing trees but to no avail. This was Magnus's city. He spent most of his life there. Before becoming a marine he served there with a local guard and then, later when he resigned he returned there. He knew every street and every corner, so when Astro jumped over the fence, he already knew where the path would lead him.
And so, after a short chase, they ended where they had to. In a small, dead-end street, far away from the prying eyes of the crowd.
There the abomination made his stand, surprising Magnus a bit as he didn't expect someone so young to be willing to challenge him to straight combat.
"Very well, I like your courage D…"
He said with a hint of respect in his voice as the boy took his stance. Respect, that swiftly disappeared, as he fell on the ground begging.
"What...is the meaning of this!"
Magnus's thunderous voice boomed through the alley as he was barely controlling his anger.
"You are begging for forgiveness? As If there was something like that for a man who sided with the Devil! You have brothers? Then you should have found a proper job instead of selling your soul. Now stand up and die fighting as the man you should have been, or else I'll crush you like that abomination you became!"

[bobcarlos]

"Devil? Seling my soul...? Abomination?!?! What the hell are you talking about?"

The confusion became clear in Astro's expression.

Is this guy a priest or something, or is he just crazy? He's talking to me like I'm a witch or a demon. I don't remember doing anything to a guy that looks like that.

The man didn't look any way pleased by Astro's scene, in fact, now he looked even angrier than before, screaming in rage as if Astro had done something to him.
In any case, the man looked abnormally hostile and not willing to have a civilized conversation, and seeing that his act didn't go as planned, he decides to go for the punch.
Astro ignites his fist in bright neon red flame, and charges in full speed to a strong jab in the man's chin.

"Coward style, JACKSON COMET!"

The kid goes for the blow at the man, and as the distance between them decreases, he starts to look with more attention to his opponent.

I should think more before attacking this guy! He looks three times bigger than me, and is built like a gorilla! If he pulls out a gun I'm screwed.

[Mr. Moon]

Magnus #5

The Devil was playing dumb, claiming he didn´t know what he was speaking about.

“How typical for your kind. But don´t think your excuses will work on me. For I can see past this illusions of yours. You offered your body and souls to the Devil from the Fruit and now it´s time to pay for it!”
The large veteran growled in anger as the kid charged at him with his fist coated in bright red flame.

“Frontal attack? He is fast, but this is way to obvious. Is he looking down on me or something? Preposterous, you will pay for this insolence by your life!”
Magnus muttered for himself. As the boy was closing the distance between the two of them. He didn´t move a muscle. Standing still, motionless like a solid rock in ocean, he was waiting for the right opportunity for his counter attack.

Only at the last moment, as the fiery fist was moving towards his jaw, the white haired veteran suddenly moved. Lunging backward, to create more space between himself and his enemy, he moved his left arm in circular fashion from bottom to top, to hit the Devil´s forearm, behind the flames, with his own, knocking his attacks of it´s intended target, without the risk of getting burned himself. As the heat that radiated from the flames was painful, but not really dangerous for someone with boy as sturdy as Magnus´s

Unwilling to give him enough time to recover, Magnus moved straight to offensive. With his other hand close to his waist he lunged forward, continuously rotating everything from his toe, through hips, shoulders and even the fist into the attack, creating strike that carried all of his incredible strength and weigh behind it. It was enough to send large, adult men flying, let alone this young boy, who was possibly shorter than his own wife.

“Spear!”

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{Spear}
Powerful mid level punch thrown from close quarters. With his rear arm near his waist, Alexander strikes forward against the enemy´s chest or abdomen, continuously rotating his fist, shoulder, torso and hips into the punch finishing with short forward lunge to add the strength and weight of his whole body behind his strike. Given his incredible weight direct hit is usually enough to send regular opponents flying.