Cinkaid Akatsuki

"Black sun and crimson clouds encompassing a vast sky, transforming everything under it into a canvas of death."

- Lord Arceus

Cinkaid Akatsuki (アカツキ·キンケイド, Akatsuki Kinkeido) is one of the main supporting characters and tritagonists seen in the storyline, Fairy Tail: Tales of the Forgotten. Once a resident of the Infernius Kingdom, he had been sent away to Fiore because of his sudden illness. Being Dante's best friend and a prominent rival since childhood, he serves as a catalyst to some of Dante's growth throughout the series. It's known that he works for the Magic Council after they help him with his thermokinetic problems, which derives from his illness which somewhat made his body fragile but granted him immense magical power. Serving part of said council, he's one of the captains of the Rune Knights. However, it's been stated that he's also the leader of the Red Dawn Executioners — a band of rogue, well-trained assassins that carry out the very will of Council, destroying all obstructions that dare disturb its rule. It's because of this that many of his enemies fear his very presence. However, they're known to help out the rebel army and Team Astraia, becoming their personal mercenaries, and by extension, part of the group, due to the friendship that the two group's leaders share and their common hatred for its current king.

His services for the council had granted him the title of Wizard Saint (聖十 大魔導, lit. Seiten Daimadou), something he takes much pride in due to the benefits that it grants. Far and wide, like Dante, he's known by many titles. One of these titles he goes by is "Thermo God of Calamity" (災難の熱電神, Sainan no Netsu Denshin); it's the one he's most famously known for because of his absolute mastery of thermokinesis. Although.... not everything about him is set in stone as one is about to see.

Appearance
"Claoked in red and black, he came out of nowhere. I didn't even see it coming. But, when I got a good glimpse of his face, it was one that can woo the hearts of enemies — thus allowing for easy manipulation. Such a thing can lead to the downfall of many, no matter how powerful or how cunning they may be. And apparently....... I was one of them."

- An enemy commenting on Cinkaid's physical features before his assassination.

Cinkaid is a man who's known to be above average; he sticks out from the rest of the crowd. This particular trait has been mentioned by various individuals, especially by Dante himself. In fact, its one of the reasons why he was so drawn to Cinkaid in the first place & why the other members of the Red Dawn Executioners look up to him and rally behind his cause. However, because of the serious air that's constantly surrounding him, he can come off as intimidating. This is especially true in his physical features, specifically his face and parts of his body. When compared to Dante himself, who gives off a gentle and serene air about himself, one ponders how these two are friends, let alone best friends. There have been various comments and assumptions made about Cinkaid, saying that he's a member of a local gang or part of a well-known Dark Guild or evil organization. All due to his intimidating appearance and various other attributes about him. However, none of these have been proven to be true. But, since he's a well-trained, professional assassin, such misunderstanding could be validated at times.

Tall and handsome, Cinkaid possesses bright-red hair. This is one of his noticeable traits. Dante says that his hair tends to be bright like fire when light shines on it. From his childhood to his adulthood, it's always been short and shaggy. It only changes when he puts on various outfits, but not by a large margin. He usually uses his thermokinetic powers to stylize it, saying that "My hair looks a lot nicer when done that way." His hair is only matched by his crimson-colored eyes. Formerly possessing a meek and timid look, it changed to one of coldness and intimidation. It's mainly due to him killing people very often, being part of his job. He has whitish-peachy skin tone and has a soft texture to it, despite his status and occupation. Like his best friend after the time skip, he's noted to have a very lithe, yet muscular build. He has his own set of abs, toned arms, legs, chest, and back. This is often disguised by his various outfits, which make him appear to be very scrawny. It's been noted that his build is more advanced than an athlete's. This is because of him being a speed-type fighter; it's geared towards enhancing his overall speed by great margins. His build was gained through various experimentations done on him in order to cure his illness, the harsh training he went through in order to become a Rune Knight Captain, and the various, highly difficult missions he goes on. When one looks at it from a certain perspective, it can be said that he's "built for assassination."

Cinkaid's been known to wear two sets of outfits throughout the entire storyline. One is for his job and the other is for when he's out in public. His job attire is considered to be out of the ordinary; it's not something one would wear to an assassination because it seems a bit "flashy". It consists of a long-sleeved black trench coat with slit sleeves and more red designs and a white symbol on the left side. His trench coat is red on the inside with red flame-like accents at the bottom and a large emblem on the back, with a white tulip design covered by a red rose design. He wears long black pants and black shoes that are red on the bottom, and black gloves with more red emblems on their forehand, appearing to be a variant of the Greek letter "Ω" (Omega), the last letter of the Greek alphabet. He wears a black belt with white domino marks on it. The color scheme is red and black, which, ironically, serves as the basis for his private organization. The most prominent piece to this attire is the mask that he wears. Given to him by a fellow member of the Rune Knights, it obscures his eyes and upper face. The mask is whitish-tan with red, Japanese style, flame-like symbols decorating the front, brown beast-like-ear pieces of cloth on the top of both sides, and two slits on each side, presumably to allow for vision. The reason he wears this mask is because it represents his status as a "monster" and as a well-trained assassin. An assassin's existence is never supposed to be revealed to the target. This mask hides part of his face, thus obscuring his identity. Interestingly enough, his hair style changes. It's spiked backward in a windswept way, having two noticeable horn-like protrusions on each side.

When he's in public, his attire changes completely. Ironically, many state that he's more of a thug than he likes to admit. Combined with the serious air he puts on at all times, this statement is further augmented. He wears a black, leather jacket with a fur collar and a white V-neck underneath. He wears dark blue, denim jeans held up by a simple brown belt, with a silver chain attached from the belt to his back pocket, additionally with black shoes to top off the rest of his outfit. Cinkaid wears other jewelry pieces with his clothes, primarily silver: a silver ring and a star-shaped necklace. He also has a piercing in his left ear, a gift that's given to him by Myrai after the formation of the Red Dawn Executioners. His hair changes back to normal but this time, it has two strands of hair near the opposite sides of his head falling over his face, as well as distinct sideburns.

Personality
"That man..... He knows what it truly means to suffer for another's cause. What he does is good. He doesn't care for his own desires because he knows it will be short-lived. For him..... His own desires surmount to nothing in comparison with the greater good. His personality, his actions, even the very air he gives off..... It shows signs of him willing to sacrifice everything in order to see the world moving forward in a more positive direction. He bears many burdens, most of which are too heavy for one man. I guess.... I just wanted help him relieve some of those burdens, even if it's a little."

- A member of the Red Dawn Executioners commenting upon his reason for joining Cinkaid.

Cinkaid is described as a man who's faced many difficulties and had many experiences throughout his life, only for them to shape his very character. It's something that commented on by many characters throughout the Tales of the Forgotten storyline, especially by Myrai and Dante — the two people who are truly close to him and knows him better than any other individual, sans each other. When he was a child, he was very kind towards those around him despite his frailness and disabilities. This apparent kindness made people take pity on him, knowing how much suffering he's going through. It's also because of this kindness that he was bullied very often. He's also known to be very shy and introverted. This is seen when he spoke to others, as he always talked very quietly and at times stuttered. There were times where he would cry when he was alone, knowing that was he was facing would eventually destroy him. Cinkaid did the best to live his life as a normal kid, despite what he was constantly up against. This trait is what earned Dante's respect and started their long-lasting brotherly relationship. As he spent time with Dante, Cinkaid slowly became a bolder person with an improved and slightly-more optimistic view on life. Even when he left the kingdom to get his treatment, he felt that life had more to offer and hope was still viable even for a meek and impotent person such as himself.

Currently, he's known to be cold, emotionless, apathetic and silent by those that either know him or have worked with him. It's something that can be attributed to his occupation and the harsh experiences he went through in order to get to where he is today. He doesn't like to converse with his fellow co-workers, sans those within his personal organization, wanting to keep it as professional as possible. In fact, he doesn't speak much at all unless its needed. People state that this apparent coldness and silence makes it harder to know what he's truly thinking. Thus, there's barely any sense of trust between Cinkaid and the others within Magic Council. Despite that, he's known to be very respectful to those around him. He addresses everyone with the correct honorifics and always bows to his superiors as they pass by. Many think that he's brown-nosing when he does this to curry the favor with others, but Cinkaid states that it's something that was drilled into him by those higher-up, saying that it's a form of disrespect to not do so. He further states that it was a problem that they had with many low-ranking members, thus the reason they resort to harsh punishments to put them in line. According to Cinkaid, the reason that the higher-ups favor him so much above others is that he knows his place and falls in-line with the rules. This statement earned him the ire of many. Cinkaid, however, doesn't really care about the animosity others feel towards him so long as it doesn't hinder his future goals.

When he's in the presence of the other members of the Red Dawn Executioners, his personality does a one-eighty. He's more talkative and very brash. He's also known to be very bossy and demanding, something that irks some of the members such as Natsu Drákontos and Jin Asakura — two of the organization's most thick-headed and aggressive members who like to play by their own rules. However, other members such as Terumi Ishida, Verdanda Gozen, and Kurohime Yatogami states that he's supposed to be like that, especially since he's the leader of a ragtag group of S-Class assassins that's has the potential to annihilate legions of soldiers or bring down a country's government with little difficulty. He's also known to be very strict with them, using various means to keep them in line when they get out of line. This goes from intimidation tactics to using brute force. Though he tends to be distant with the members of his organization, he deeply cares about them — as if they were part of his own family. Such values were inherited from his friend Dante, who taught him to treat others the way you wanted to be treated. Though he knows that they can all take care of themselves, he tends to worry about their safety and would at times come to their aid when the situation arises. It's either to assist them in battle or to give them advice. Even when he's talking to the grunts, he treats them as if they were the core members, unlike the way bosses would usually treat their grunts. It's because of such treatment that said grunts vehemently follow Cinkaid, carrying a deep respect for him. It's rare for Cinkaid to be angry, but when it happens, he has the ability to easily frighten others. This is a trait he shares with Dante and Erza Asakura respectively, many openly stating that "I would rather face the wrath of Etherion a thousand times over than to incur his [Cinkaid] wrath."

According to Myrai, when she goes on missions with Cinkaid, she notes that he has an annoying habit of complaining. Especially when things doesn't go as planned. This is seen when they facing off against an army of robots upon being discovered after accidentally setting off the alarm in a disclosed location during one of their missions. He openly stated "Looks like we're doing this the hard way.", only for her to retort "Don't be so dramatic". However, this habit is brief, going away mere seconds after. It's seen later on when he faces off against Erebus's lackeys who were about to intervene on Dante's and Erebus's battle, wanting to attack the younger prince in the back to give their leader the upper hand. Once again, the habit disappeared moments after, only to end in a brief one-sided ass-whopping for said lackeys. A strange habit that he has is that he tends to add finesse to everything he does. He does this to make sure he looks cool. This is seen when he lands on top of a moving train, using his incredible coordination skills and reflexes to perform various flips and successfully land, and use his sword to stabilize his hold — all the while he tries to strike a pose of sorts. While he thinks it was cool, Myrai, who landed on the moving with no problem due to her cat-like heritage, commented that it was annoying and that it made him appear as a show-off; that comment made him feel embarrassed to some extent.

When he's off-duty, Cinkaid exhibits another side of himself, something that's rarely seen by anyone. He becomes lazy and recluse, often sleeping for long periods. Not only that, he becomes like a sloth, as his movements become sluggish. Many members comment that he's like a sloth in this regard. However, despite this lackadaisical demeanor, he's always alert and has his guard up. This maybe due to him being raised as an assassin and taught to be aware of his surroundings. Comically, when someone wakes him up, it's always slamming his head into the nearest object with an extreme amount of force. It only ends up with him waking from his slumber, his head bleeding and him acting as if nothing had transpired. There are times where he will train, but it will be done privately in a remote location. This is due to the nature of his powers. He's known to be an avid smoker, smoking since his early twenties. Ironically enough, his smoking habit doesn't hinder him in the slightest because of the nature of his powers coming into the woodwork.

Relationship with Dante
"There are reasons why people are able to move forward in life, whether it's a goal or someone they have in mind. Regardless of the reasons, it gives them strength. The boldness to do the impossible. For me, the reason why I get stronger is because of a promise I made with the closest friend I have. I promised him that I will become strong.... And one day, we will have it out. My goal is to surpass him. I wanna surpass him to prove that I'm not the weak, frail kid I once was. If I'm able to do that, then I will be content for the rest of my life. That's why..... That's why I try to gain more power and train to surpass my limits on a daily basis. All so that I can achieve that goal and fulfill that promise. You can say..... It's one of the reasons why the Red Dawn Executioners were created."

- Cinkaid stating one of his reasons for moving forward to Myrai, while thinking of his best friend.

One of the most important relationships that Cinkaid has is with his best friend, Dante Alozade — former prince of the Infernius Kingdom and one of the four generals of the Rebel Army. From a young age, the two boys have always kept each other company. Though Cinkaid was frail and sickly, Dante played with him regardless believing that everyone should have a friend, and not out of pity like most of the citizens initially thought. It's said that because of Dante's kindness towards him, Cinkaid started to gain a positive and less-jaded view of life, finding some sort of value. This act is something that Cinkaid thanks Dante for each and every day in his heart, only saying it to the young man on a few occasions. It's also one of the reasons that Cinkaid is willing to help out Dante at any given moment, even if it means going against his own ideals or the word of the Magic Council; it's something that he doesn't regret as he knows that there will always some good that comes out of it since Dante is involved to some extent. This is seen in his interference with Dante's final battle with his father, managing to distract and hold the other Royal Guard captains and lieutenants single-handed, albeit all of them were wounded from their previous battles and Cinkaid hadn't fought yet. This action is repeated yet again, intervening in some of Dante's battles with his brother and offering to fight Erebus in his place, despite knowing how dangerous and powerful the mage truly is. Dante and Cinkaid share a deep form of respect for one another, obeying each other's wishes and helping with each other's goals. It's not far to say that their bond is brotherly at best, despite them being rivals. It's later revealed that one of the reasons that Cinkaid helps out Dante is that he wants to find out the secret to the man's power while keeping his pride in-tact. He tends to either spy on Dante at times from afar or sends Masarūjiro to do reconnaissance on him and his actions, acting according to the information that he receives.

When Dante and Cinkaid is in each other's presence, especially when they're alone, they tend to act outta character. They would do stupid things and they would talk about topics they normally wouldn't talk about in front of their subordinates. They tend to rub each other a certain way, inheriting mannerisms from one another, albeit slightly noticeable and seen from time to time. Cinkaid tends to mimic some of Dante's smooth-talking habits and Dante tends to mimic Cinkaid's snarkiness and sarcasm. Myrai once noted that when they're in the presence of company, stranger or otherwise, they act like a duo; Cinkaid's the tsukkomi ("straight man") and Dante's the boke ("funny man/idiot"). They tend to act in strange situations that always seem to make people laugh or be flustered. It's such that Myrai, who's known to be very serious and blunt, says that it can be annoying an necessary at times — scolding the two when the three are alone. However, she acknowledges that they do it because they wanna make people smile and cheer them up. Strangely enough, their typical foolish behavior extends to strange contests of abilities, the two always trying to see who's the better one. As of now, the score is 50 wins and 49 losses. It's unknown who's in the lead, but Cinkaid and Dante always contest that the other is in the losing position. This leads to comical fights that end up with the two of them being hurt, only to laugh it off in the end. As strange as this may sound, this is one of the mere representations of friendship and close bond the two people share.

However, despite having a very positive, yet somewhat clingy and strange relationship with Dante, Cinkaid also acknowledges the vast and insurmountable power gap between each other. He secretly recognizes that Dante is much more powerful than he will ever be, no matter how hard he tries. It's attributed to the lineage Dante's parents and his status as a transmigrant of Dante's mother's ancestor — Izanami Takezuchi, the former ruler of the now-lost Mu continent and the most powerful lunarian to ever exist. Information provided to him by the researchers and historians within various sects of the Magic Council. This affords him a slew of abilities and power that Cinkaid can only dream of. The thought of Dante becoming more and more powerful while he's stagnated in the same position of power made him shed many tears at the thought. He thought that because of such a difference, he wouldn't be able to keep the promise he made to the young prince before leaving to get the treatment. It was such that it temporarily affected his work ethic for a brief time. It was until the intervention of Myrai, her telling him of her reason for living, that he became re-energized once more and working ten times harder than prior to the revelation. In a testimony he made to the other members of his organization, and later to the Rune Knights and upper echelon of the Magic Council, he reveals one of the true purposes of Red Dawn Executioner's creation: "The usurpation of power from the Infernius' Royal Family's most potentially powerful member — Dante Alozade". This statement is proof that Cinkaid fully recognizes Dante's vast potential, possibly seeing him as a future threat of sorts. He also stated to each of the core members that they should train, gaining as much power as possible in the event that they should ever do battle with him, something that made the others more curious about the young prince and even set precautions to face him at some point or another. Especially since their leader, who's one of the famed Ten Wizard Saints — beings of immeasurable magical power that's feared and respect by many, warrior or not, and the strongest within the organization, acknowledges his inferiority to him. Thus, it can be concluded that although Cinkaid cares about Dante to such extremes, he's wary of the man's growing potential. This fear is later confirmed after witnessing Dante's Transcendent Form of the Imperial Embodiment and how it eclipsed Ignatius' own, leading to the latter being sealed for a very long period.

When he faced Dante in a one-on-one battle in the seven-year timeskip before the beginning of Part II, they fought for a full twenty-four hours, destroying much of the surrounding landscape and causing many maps to be re-drawn as a result. This was because they went all-out, holding nothing back at Cinkaid's behest. Though the two were heavily reprimanded by the Magic Council, Cinkaid got a good read on Dante's current level of power. It was enough that he decided to let go of the self-doubts and insecurities he previously had. He then told Dante that their rivalry would soon end and that they would be just best friends like they've always been, something that the young prince had agreed on, fully knowing the pain that Cinkaid went through and the reason for the sudden challenge. At this point in time, Cinkaid's relationship with Dante has improved much more than anyone can imagine, in a positive light one may add — the two becoming inseparable. It's said that they share a sixth sense of sorts; when one's in danger, the other can tell. This is how they can aid each other when the situation arises. How this link is established is unknown, but Cinkaid attributes it to being "fatefully magical".

Ambitions
"Jesus.... Why are you asking me that of all things?! Ah fuck it! If you're so interested, then I'll tell you. It's to be with everyone. I love them all, even if they can be buttholes sometimes. I want to make sure that they're happy and none of them will come to harm. My squad.... Infernius' civilians.... the Magic Council.... the other Wizard Saints.... you..... all of you are so precious to me. Dante..... I just wanna live happy with everyone and everything around me, just like anyone else would. Does that suffice enough as an answer?"

- Cinkaid's main goal in life summed up in a few, simple, and sweet words to his best friend.

It's revealed that Cinkaid's ultimate goal is create a peaceful life for himself and those around him. No strife, no problems. This desire for a problem-free life is derived from how other children treated him during his childhood, bullying him for his frail condition, sans a select few. It also dealt with the way the people of Infernius were being treated by his best friend's tyrannical father, Ignatius Alighieri and his henchmen. Though not really confirmed, it may also stem from his parent's imminent demise, the cause of which is yet to be known. Cinkaid hinted their deaths were from artificial reasons, such as kidnapping, torture, and/or assassination, because they spoke out against the tyrannical king's rule. Nonetheless, this goal tends to affect the way he perceives things — and by extension, his actions and mannerisms.

Cinkaid vehemently believes that being an assassin has more merit than people make the occupation out to be. He believes that assassinating people who disrupt the peace is a good way to help aid in his goal. It's such that, at times, he has no problems with killing people if he feels that they will become a big-enough threat, especially towards the people he cares about. Though this is good at times, as an assassin is supposed to have no emotions when doing the deed, people tend to worry about his mentality because of it. They fear that he's turning into something that contradicts what he's working so hard to achieve. Dante and Myrai, the two people closest to Cinkaid, often state this fact while being in a state of doubt and worry. The crimson-haired man is aware of this at times and assures them that he won't be swallowed up by his obsessions and duty, promising to stay true to himself as he always has done. Though the two worrywarts agreed, they still keep an eye on his actions from time to time to ensure that he doesn't stray too far, promising to stop him when the time comes. He's known to carry many burdens because his desire to accomplish his goal. Because of it, he's known to suffer much more than needed and carry hefty burden known to be too heavy even for him. This tends to worry most of the members, especially Myrai; some of the members even voiced their opinion about this, stating that it defeats their personal reasons for joining their organization. Sometimes, these messages fall on deaf ears, as Cinkaid carries on with no regard to himself nor his well-being.

He also believes that justice is dyed any color by those who are on top. Whether it's evil in the eyes of others, it's still a form of justice that people have to abide to unless they suffer major consequence as a result of defying it. Cinkaid further supports his beliefs by the actions of the Magic Council and their vast control over many affairs in various countries. Begrudgingly enough, he also uses Dante's father as an example, as his rule and actions are justified by his own views of justice. In fact, he directly points to the various rulers and those who were dominant throughout Earthland's history, saying that they were all able to create their own form of justice for people to follow by because they have the power to do so, forever shaping the very foundations of Earthland. Thus, Cinkaid dedicates himself to obtain enough power to create his own form of justice, one that can lead to a happy life for those he cares about, including himself. Upon hearing this, however, Dante states that such beings were driven mad by their power and eventually fell from grace because of it. Everything was taken from them and they were thrown into the streams of time to be eventually forgotten. Dante further states that should Cinkaid follow such a path, he would eventually meet a similar faith. Ironically, this fate is true of Dante himself, as he seeks to de-throne his tyrannical father and become the new ruler of their homeland, something that Cinkaid clearly points out, stating that he's no different. Dante's rebuttal was that he will learn from the mistakes of his predecessors and he will have the people to support him. Such a statement left Cinkaid in utter shock and awe, especially since Dante was very sure of himself when making such a statement. This made the crimson-haired man believe in his comrades and rely on them more often while making him reflect what kind of person he'll eventually into in the near future if he continues on his quest for peace. He knows that there will be people who will be unhappy with his ambitions and has sworn to face such challenges when such time presents itself. Thus, his resolution in his innate beliefs of justice hardens even more, as he knows that he will have his comrades by his side when he faces such challenges — no longer being alone as he originally surmised.

During a conversation with Myrai, he states that one of the reasons that the Red Dawn Executioners were created was because he needed the efficient amount of manpower to accomplish his lifelong ambition. He recognizes that he will encounter problems along the way and that there will be setbacks. Thus, he needed a certain amount of power in order to combat such situations when it arises. It's said that the core members were personally selected by him, though some were recommended by the councilmen and the Rune Knight members. Cinkaid stated that each member, possesses a certain trait or power that he's in desperate need of. He further elaborates that as long as they are useful and do their part to aid him, he will turn a blind eye at any past, present, or future transgressions they either have committed or will commit. However, he also states that if such transgressions were to either contradict or hinder his goals, the transgressor will be severely dealt with in the most horrifying manner possible. This once again shows Cinkaid's ruthless side, willing to do anything to achieve his ends — even if it means harm to those close to him. It should be noted that such statements are interpreted by the core members as leeway to do whatever they desire, so long as it doesn't affect Cinkaid or his ideals. But since most of them respect Cinkaid — seeing him as the reason why they are having an easier life than times prior, they tend not to do anything too strenuous, and at times aid him without him saying a word. It something that Cinkaid didn't expect, as he thought that they would defy him to some extent despite being their leader. Such appreciation only made him wanna strive for his goal even more and made him work much harder for it.

Background
"Let’s make a promise that if one of us dies, we will fight for everyone else even harder to honor that loss." "What are you saying. We both will have to survive.” "I know. I also don’t have the slightest intention of dying. Even so, we end up fighting strong foes. There were battles in the past where it wasn’t weird for us to have died". "That’s why we won’t know what will happen from now. That’s why I thought we should make a promise now if that happens. If one of us dies, then we will fight for everyone even harder for that loss." "Ah! I will repeat myself, but I don’t have any intention of dying! -Also I will hate it if you die as well. I will hate it if my pal dies." "Yeah, you are right. I hate losing my pal."

- Cinkaid to Dante about their promise to each other about fighting for each other and for their loved ones.

<!--- Cinkaid's life has not been exactly an easy one; like any other human being's, it's full of strife and suffering — but much more than one could imagine. Born to a couple who works under the current king of Infernius, he was gifted with an incredible amount of magical power. This power could be sensed throughout the kingdom, especially by the king himself and those within the Royal Guard. This caused much commotion, with many people gathering at the sight where Cinkaid was born. Little to their knowledge, Cinkaid was also born with his inherent powers he received from both of his parents; the fire element from his father and the ice element from his mother. This would be later known as his infamous thermokinetic powers. However, since they were infused with his vast magical power and his newborn body unable to contain it, it went on a rampage. Those who were nearby, excluding his parents, were severely injured. Thankfully, there were no casualties. His parents were able to use their powers to keep the newborn's rampaging power in check. However, even though the damage was contained, much of the landscape was either scorched or frozen. As people looked onward in fear of such devastation, they began to curse the couple, saying that they gave birth to a monstrous child. They pelted them with stones and anything else they found. To make sure no harm comes to the child, they used their own bodies to shield him from the relentless onslaught, getting slightly injured in the process. However, after the intervention of the captains of the Infernius Royal Guard that the crowd dispersed and the couple could attend to their newborn. To their despair, the child's body became sickly and frail. Thankfully, his life wasn't in immediate danger. Even then, the couple knew that Cinkaid's life will be filled with much strife and hardships. They made it their mission to care for him, helping him get through the rough times and trying to give him the life of a normal child. Though rejecting the offer from the captain to protect them until such time when Cinkaid is old enough to take care of himself, they kindly refused wanting to care for their child to the best of their ability.

Growing up under the care of his loving parents, Cinkaid lived a quiet and meek life. He didn't go out as much and when he did, he would always play near his house — located five miles outside of the town. He would never go into town because he was too afraid and introverted. Eventually, he decided to go into town because his mom needed something from there and she wanted him to see the outside, no longer wanting him to be refrained to a single location. Not only that, she saw it as a great confidence builder for him. Happily travelling into town, he was met with some..... troubles. Though he was kind and tried to greet everyone around him, he was treated as an unwanted outsider. No one wanted to talk to him, nor acknowledge his presence. This is because the memories from years back were fresh in their memories and they were afraid that his power would cause vast amounts of destruction once more. However, upon seeing him cough up some blood, his pale face, bags under his eyes, and his frail build, they could tell that the power he possesses is slowly destroying him — something that no child should go through, especially at his age. Out of pity, they helped him with what he desired. Giving his gratitude, he left for home and told his mother of what happened. She knew why the people acted the way they did, but didn't really care because her son was safe. Later on, he kept going back into town for multiple reasons. Though people were slowly adjusting to his presence, there were some who still feared him. It reached a point where even the local children started to bully him. Wondering why this was happening, he later gained a certain understanding after hearing a pair of adults talking about the events concerning his birth, pitying him as a result. This realization led to him getting a more despotic and pessimistic view of life, seeing his life as a transient existence. It reached a point where he wondered why he even existed in the first place.

This newfound attitude began to worry his parents, but decided that this is merely part of living. They wanted him to know what life was truly about, thus only said something to him when it truly mattered. This way, he can grow properly into a young man who's able to fit in with modern society. --->

Equipment
Sun and Moon (宇宙構成し陰陽(サンアンドムーン), San'andomūn; lit. "Universe/Cosmic Dual Forces Leylines") is unique weapon possessed by Cinkaid. Being one of the few creations of the Magic Council, it was given to him by the upper echelons sometime after the formation of the Red Dawn Executioners. It serves as his primary weapon ever since. Because of its overall appearance, it's classified as an Dual Action Rifle-Edge (最高裁汎用性の残高枚羽根銃器 (デュアル·アクション·ライフル·エッジ), Deyuaru Akushon Raifuru Ejji; lit. "All-Rounded Bladed Firearm of Supreme Versatility") by various characters who've witnessed it in action. It comes in two parts — "Sun" and "Moon". Moon serves as a sheath for Sun, and Moon itself can be shot hilt-first out of the barrel. When Sun is unsheathed, Moon's stock becomes more angular and shorter while the barrel extends, holding greater resemblance to an actual rifle. Sun's blade is red and is roughly average in length. While Sun's stock is a dark red, the rest of its components are gray. Made from orichalcum, it's very responsive to magical energy. In fact, it has the ability to briefly absorb energy and send it right back to its original source. The stock itself is rather long when compared to the rest of the firearm. The side of the forestock is decorated with a special logo rose-like denoting. As Sun covers and blocks the barrel of Moon, Moon is unable to fire normally until Sun is unsheathed. Cinkaid was able to fire seven rounds from Moon without reloading, showing its overall ammo capacity. Although small and seemingly lightweight, Moon's component is capable of automatic fire, and Sun is used in Iaijutsu style (quickly drawing the sword for a strike and then sheathing it again). This function is commonly used, and later integrated, into Cinkaid's fighting style — letting him deliver fast-paced strikes in mere instances. The range of Moon is subject to debate; while, like any firearm, it should be capable of firing at a variety of distances, Cinkaid usually fires it from a point-blank or close range. It's been theorized that this is to ensure the ammo's full power reaches the opponent, but Cinkaid later stated that it's also part of his fighting style as he wants to catch his enemies off-guard for a brief time or create distance between each other. The name of this weapon was a tad random, having no actual meaning — stated by both Cinkaid and Dante respectively. It's later to be proven false, as Myrai noted that Cinkaid told her that the name relates to the very deep and profound relationship that he and Dante share. According to him, Dante represents the "moon", and he represents the "sun". Though opposites in various aspects, they are able to co-exist with one another.

Magics & Abilities
By his standing as one of the Ten Wizard Saints, one of Dante's rivals, and supreme leader of the Red Dawn Executioners — a band of S-Class rogue assassins working on behalf of the Magic Council, Cinkaid power is nearly unmatched by any individual he comes up against. Even amongst the Rune Knights, he's feared as the most ruthless and the strongest. It's been stated by the upper echelons of the council that should he start a rebellion of sorts, it would be near impossible to stop him. Not only that, Dante explicitly stated that his power is clearly seen when he created the Red Dawn Executioners. Because the group is made up of high-class mages and individuals with status in society, because they recognize and follow him without question — working with each other under his command, it fully states his overall power and status. Even his powers come into question, as he's able to control the very temperatures that help make up the natural forces. By this logic, he's able to control part of nature, something that most mages aren't able to do under normal circumstances. He's proven to be so overwhelmingly powerful that he was able to easily defeat various S-Class mages with ease, nearly kill various demons and magical creatures of high potential with strict proficiency, destroy entire guilds — most of which tend to be dark guilds, and instill fear into those he meets with a simple glance. His name tends to be synonymous with fear & respect, as seen with many of the titles that he's given.

Physical Prowess
Monstrous Strength: Cinkaid is known for his monstrous strength, despite him being reliant on his speed. Originally fragile and weak, the constant experimentations done on him to cure his illness caused vast increases in his overall physical attributes. This is further augmented when he began his training to become an assassin on behalf of the Magic Council. His muscular build serves as proof of his physical strength; it's well-balanced, having no unused muscles — despite it primarily built for speed. There various actions to accommodate further proof of Cinkaid's strength. He's able to create shockwaves with various swings of his fists or sword, having enough strength to tear through magical barriers and techniques — all without the help of his magic. He's also able to pick up and throw multiple opponents that are at least twice or three times his size, flinging them half-way across a battlefield. With simple strikes, he's able to create small craters and destroy various structures as if it was child's play. Thus, it's dangerous to take a direct hit from Cinkaid, as it can cause aggravating injuries on one's person. There are times where he's able to fight many battles using physical strength alone, always emerging victorious. However, there are a few individuals who can overpower him as their strength far outclasses his own. Cinkaid states that it's to be expected as he's built for speed, not strength. When gauging the level of his overall physical strength, one can say it's borderline superhuman.

High Durability: Despite his status as a speed-type fighter, Cinkaid has an astounding amount of durability and stamina. Most of his missions requires that he have such traits, mainly because of the underline dangers each one possesses. He was formerly frail because of his upbringing, but after the Magic Council performed various experiments on him, his physical attributes were raised to very high degrees. It can even be seen in his build, which is primarily built for speed. He's able to take the brunt of many attacks before being worn down. However, even when such a case happens, he has an astounding recovery rate. This lets him bounce back into action after a short period of rest. He's nearly invulnerable to pain, being able to be struck by various and suffer from various wounds. This causes him to merely flinch at the pain for a brief time before he continues to fight. When attacked by a flurry of techniques, he takes them head-on coming out with a few scratches. There are barely any attacks that are able to cripple Cinkaid, regardless of power or rank. It's known that when he fought Dante on various occasions, their battles tend to last a full twenty-four hours — both combatants expending large amounts of magical energy and performing various taxing techniques. They only collapsed from exhaustion after the sun had risen. There have been other instances of Cinkaid's durability and stamina coming into play, most of which deals with life-and-death situations he puts himself in. Overall, despite appearances, Cinkaid is one sturdy fighter.

God-Like Speed: One of the most prominent aspects of Cinkaid is his immense speed. In fact, his speed is unsurpassed by anyone in the entire Tales of the Forgotten series. The only exception is that if they have a significant power-up of sorts. Only then will they have a chance to surpass him in some regard. However, this is highly viable as he's able to increase his overall speed even further with the aid of his perfected control over his immense magical power. Due to Cinkaid's build and his occupation as an assassin, he's perfectly built to be a speed-type fighter. This means that he uses his speed as a forefront, only to be backed by his other skills and techniques. Because assassination requires one to act in a swift manner, it's important for one's speed to be at its peak. By this principle, Cinkaid dedicates every moment to increasing his natural speed to its peak, surpassing his limits when he trains each and every time. It's been noted that his speed far surpassed both Erebus and Dante's — both of whom are known for their incredible skill in such an area. In fact, he's known to be the fastest individual out of everyone in the Red Dawn Executioners — most of whom are known to be speed-type fighters in their own right. Cinkaid's speed is mainly reliant on his footwork. This causes him to be light on his feet and prevents him from taking unnecessary steps. He's been known to cross considerable distances in a mere one or two steps, whereas the average mage or fighter would need a considerable amount to reach their goal. When he moves, his body becomes a red blur of sorts. On certain occasions, a red spark is seen at his feet before he moves. Whether it's magical or a natural reaction is unknown at this point. There are times where his movements are so fast, it's confused with teleportation. It's said that when Cinkaid moves, it's impossible to register his movements either physically or mentally. This tends to leave his opponents at his mercy, as he's able to cut them down before even giving them time to react. However, there are a select few that are able to comprehend his movements. But even then, they would have to rely on their intuition in order to find his exact location. He's known to use his naturally immense speed to enhance his other physical capabilities and techniques, allowing to successively launch a medley of blows in a short amount of time. When fighting close-range, he tends to use hit-and-run tactics; this gives the opponent little time to properly adjust to his movements and allow him to fight in any manner he deems fit. Because he's a master of manipulating his magical energy, he's found a way to augment his movement to greater heights. When applying magic to the soles of his feet, he's able to reduce the friction between the two physical elements. This causes him to slide against any surface and thus further increasing his already overwhelming speed.


 * Enhanced Balance & Coordination: An aspect of speed is one's balance & coordination skills. It allows one to perfectly reach their target in the shortest amount of time and adjusts their body so that no extra moves are made when moving. Cinkaid's coordination skills are said to be top-knotch; it's partially due to him having a very flexible body, which surpasses that of a ballerina. It can't be beaten by normal means. It's such that he's able to land on moving surfaces with relative ease and he's able to navigate through a medley of obstacles in order to reach his goal. He's able to walk on tight and thin surfaces, balancing & distributing his weight evenly. It's not just limited to his body, but his sight as well. He's trained himself to keep track of his opponents at all times, allowing him to react accordingly. This is essential to an assassination, as one must keep track of their target and the surroundings in order to make the perfect kill. Even when under enemy fire, this skill comes in handy; it allows him to keep an unflinching position, thus is able to avoid attacks while standing in a single spot for a duration. He can also use it to attack his opponents at seemingly impossible angles, making it nearly impossible for them to properly defend. It's known that he goes through various battle simulations with the help of the technology that the Magic Council provides for him. Thus, both his balance & coordination skills are still on the rise.


 *  Enhanced Reflexes: Considered to be one of his most fearful aspects to-date, Cinkaid's reflexes are considered to be near inhuman. He's able to react to the slightest changes in his environment and act according, all as if it was natural. It's said that because of his reflexes are ever-growing, it's impossible to catch him off-guard — even for a moment. This is due to his awareness being sharp at all times. By this logic, sneak attacks are moot in his presence. Dante noted that it's hard to properly land a hit on Cinkaid because his reflexes are so high-tuned. Because he knows this fact to be true at times, he would incorporate it into his battle plans, suing it to wear down his opponent before landing the decisive blow. He's skilled enough in his movements to evade at high speeds even when being attacked from behind and is able to avoid simultaneous attacks from all ranges by multiple S-class mages. His reflexes are known to be one of the major factors in his usage of Iaidō — an art that deals with precision and accuracy.


 * Acrobatics Expertise: Acrobatics is another aspect of Cinkaid's, one that he frequently uses while on missions. He's able to scale high places and various surfaces in a swift manner. When combined with his speed, this is further augmented, allowing him to perform maneuvers that many would deem to be a madman's work. He's able to outmaneuver hordes of enemies with strict ease, using various aspects of the environment to his advantage. In battle, the combination of both his speed and acrobatic skills allows him to place himself in an advantageous position. This gives him the ability to attack and counter-attack at the same time should the need arise and deliver fatal blows to the opponent's blind spots. Though not commonly seen in various cases, he's able to perform midair tricks and stunts that will easily misguide his opponent's sense of the assassin's future positioning — leaving them unable to properly counteract his next move.


 * Hyper-speed Combat: This term refers to a form of combat being perform at speeds that are considered to be inhuman. Because Cinkaid is a speed-type fighter, it's not unheard of for him to use this form in battle. In fact, he uses it very often, especially against high-level or hordes of opponents. Derived from his speed and other aspects of his being, he's able to perform attacks at such speed that it's unable to be read until after they've landed. This is especially seen when he uses Iaidō, which thrives itself primarily on one's speed. Using this form, Cinkaid has the ability to end battles in mere instances or kill his opponents in a short span of time. Because of his skills as an assassin coming into play, this tends to be a given. There are very few individuals that are able to keep up with the speed of Cinkaid's attacks, but ever so slightly. Even Dante, who's in the same league as the Wizard Saint, tends to have a hard time figuring out the flight path of most of his strikes. It's said that a single strike from Cinkaid conceals multiple strikes. Thus, when an opponent thinks he's throwing a single punch, kick, or slash, his speed throws off their perception. They are unable to see the other attacks lying within the initial one, thus are bound to take lethal damage as a result. When combating another person using hyper-speed combat, his body becomes a blur, matching his movements with the oppositions.


 * Afterimage: A basic technique that's known by nearly all fighters, it's one of the given signs of a person's level of speed. By adding a few extra steps, a person is able to make a clone of themselves in order to fool the enemy. Those of the master-class are able to make their clones solid, allowing to enact maneuvers that were not possible before. This includes launching attacks or using spells. However, using this form tends to be taxing, thus limited to short-period use. It's preferable to use the former as it expends less energy. Cinkaid is known to be a master of this technique. It embodies his speed-based prowess and uses it in nearly every fight. By adding a few extra steps to his movement, he's able to create clones of himself. He tends to make at least five of said clones to aid him in various situations, using them as cover in order to position himself for a counterattack. When struck, these clones can actually bleed. This leads to his opponents think they've killed him, only to be defeated themselves moments later.
 * Mueishō (無影翔, Shadowless Flight): A coined term for Cinkaid's unique usage of the Afterimage technique in combination with his already overwhelming speed. By adjusting his center of gravity and concentrating magic to the soles of his feet, Cinkaid enters a "constant state of movement". When he initially moves, it's as if he's fading away. But, in fact, he's moving so fast that he's always in the opponent's blindspot. This is a very tricky move to counteract, as Cinkaid is always avoiding the opponent's view. Even when he moves, he doesn't make a sound, showing the effectiveness this technique possesses. It's known that this technique is performed at godlike speeds and because it's of Cinkaid own design, he's the only one who can properly utilize it. It tends to have various uses inside and outside of combat, especially when combined with Cinkaid's other aspects. It's said that this technique is one of the ultimate tools of assassination  — it prevents one from being sensed by enemy forces, allowing them to perform the deed without much difficulty. Despite the various positives it grants, it tires Cinkaid out when used for prolonged periods. Thus, he tends to reserve this technique for extreme cases.

Combat Skills
Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Being ranked as a top-grade assassin, it's known that he must have a certain level of mastery in this field. This is to ensure that he can kill or disable a person without the use of his weapon or his magical power to aid him. Though well-versed as other martial arts masters, he's able to hold his own against those of higher skill. He even openly stated that he's mid-tier among his group when it comes to this area, despite his high level of mastery. Originally, Cinkaid didn't have that much of an aptitude for the martial arts. However, after receiving various modifications, his skill has vastly improved. He's known to defeat an entire range of opponents, even when they're armed or using magic, using his martial arts skills alone. His form of martial combat involves the use of joint locks and throws in order to inflict the most amount of damage in a short time frame, using the least amount of movements. This measn that he's a practitioner of either or, though Cinkaid hasn't stated which one he's mastered. He merely states that his fighting style involves "a potpourri of other various skills and teachings". Since he's also well-versed in anatomy and pressure points, he can aim his strikes at certain parts of the body, causing aggravating injuries or inducing various effects that affects the individual in-question. Tying in with his status as a speed-type fighter, Cinkaid is capable of using his natural speed in order to unleash a myriad of blows within a short instance — which appears as mere blurs. It's said that because of Cinkaid's use of his natural speed in tandem with his martial arts skills, a single strike from the viewpoint of any other opponent actually conceals nearly a hundred simultaneous strikes. Only those on his level or higher is able to perceive them and counteract them effectively. Interestingly enough, he uses kinetic energy in order to enhance his strikes — the reach becoming greater than before. This allows him to hit opponent out of his range. On some occasions, he's known to incorporate hit-and-run tactics into his martial combat style, striking his opponents at close-range then temporarily retreating. His speed allows him to do this repeatedly, giving his opponents little chance to counterattack. In the storyline, Dante states that Cinkaid is most dangerous to deal with at close-range when he incorporates the dual aspects of his thermokinetic powers into his fighting style; a single strike from thermokinetic-enhanced combat is considered to be very lethal if not dealt with properly, as the heat or cold could potentially kill the opposition. Since Cinkaid is has mastered his powers to such an extent, his combat style allows him to destroy many obstacles with a single strike, especially when no strength is used. When his monstrous strength is factored into the equation, there's practically nothing that could stop him. A single strike will destroy the opposition without question. Erebus and Ignatius noted Cinkaid's fighting style is rough around the edges and can be exploited at times. But with a few more years under his belt, it has the potential of being unstoppable. Cinkaid stated that despite how powerful his martial combat style is, he prefers his swordsmanship. It's known that Cinkaid has rigorously trained himself on a daily basis raising his hand-to-hand combat skills to the highest of levels, sparring with various other members of his group or fighting creatures and mages using his martial arts skills alone. Like with many martial artists, he has knowledge of various techniques — being able to recognize them instantly and react accordingly. The techniques he possesses fall under his personalized style of combat, some of which he personally created or stole from other combatants.


 * Kinketsu Tonbogoku (金血蜻蛉獄, lit. "Iron-Blood Dragonfly Prison"):
 * Ri (丹, lit. "Crimson Earth"):

Advanced Swordsmanship Prowess:


 * Ken'atsu (剣圧, Sword Pressure):




 * Senmaioroshi  (千枚卸, "Thousand-Page Wholesale"):


 * Akatsuki-ryū: Kyōda Shinsatsu (暁流・強打神殺, lit. "Style of the Red Dawn: God-Killing Swipe"):




 * Itto Ryōdan: Genmugai Shingetsurin (一刀両断·幻夢ガイ真月輪, lit. "One-Bladed Double Severing: Phantasm Victory Song of the True Moon Ring"):


 * Akatsuki-ryū: Hōraizan Meikōsui (暁流・蓬莱山平衡錘, "Style of the Red Dawn: Horai Mountain Counterbalance"):

Expert Gunslinger: Considered to be a sub-skill and something he's proficient in, Cinkaid is a capable gunman as he's able to utilize firearms with little difficulty. Though not much of an expert in the area as some of the others in his group, he can still hold his own. Since he was trained to be a high-class assassin, he had to know various forms of assassination, the use of firearms being one of them. He has knowledge of various types of firearms and bullets, thus is able to identify and properly a medley of them in different situations. Cinkaid notes that although his aim is usually spot-on from any range, as he takes into account multiple factors before firing, it's better for him to use it for close-range combat. This to ensure that it hits the mark regardless. Also, it has to do with his signature weapon, which is part-gun, part-sword. Myrai states that Cinkaid's form of shooting is similar her own — spontaneous & unpredictable, possessing lots of firepower and leaving little room to dodge. She further elaborates that it's because their weapons have similar aspects. Because he's an expert, he's capable of performing feats that only those at his level and above can do. An example is to control the flight path of his bullets, do pinpoint accuracy, deflect other projectiles using bullets alone, among a medley of others. Cinkaid uses both aspects of his weapon to his advantage; it's seen in his form of Iaidō — he uses the trigger part of the weapon to launch the blade forward, hitting the enemy with the hilt and knocking them off-guard. This allows him to use his speed to deliver the final blow while sheathing his blade in that single instance. In combat, Cinkaid uses his swordsmanship to offset his enemy for a split moment, only to shoot them in that time frame. The force behind his shots is enough to blow them back quite a distance while dealing a considerable amount of damage. His skills as a gunslinger can be seen in his usage of Bullet Magic, which is based on the use of bullets, especially when enhanced through the use of a gun. If one looks at it from a certain perspective, it has the same foundation as Guns Magic, albeit with notable differences. Cinkaid has applied the theories behind these two magics in order to enhance his shooting prowess, something that's to be expected from a genius of his caliber. While considered by him to be something of a lesser asset, Cinkaid's sharpshooting skills come in handy regardless, having saved him on more than one occasion. He's able to utilize them efficiently and since its part of his assassination skills, they're invaluable nonetheless. It should be noted that he has knowledge over a medley of gun-based techniques though he hasn't actually seen using them.

Magical Prowess
Master Magician: By his own admission, Cinkaid is very proficient in the magical arts. Though not as much of a genius as Dante and Erebus, he's pretty up there — bordering on their level. A clear signal is the immense amount of magical power he was born with. Years of training and hard work molded him into a mage of very exceptional stature. Mastering only a few magics, he uses them in unique, yet practical ways that always gives him the desired results. By his standing as one of the Ten Wizard Saints — who are known to be very powerful mages, he magical prowess is nothing to sneeze at. In fact, it something to be feared — his knowledge and application of magic being on par with his assassination skills. Even amongst the members of the Red Dawn Executioners, his magical skills stand out the most. It's mostly due to its dual nature, rooted in his thermokinetic powers. Besides Dante, he's known to have many rivals — most of whom are S-Rank or above and powerful mages in their own fight. His use of magic allows him to fight multiple opponents for long periods, allowing to conserve much power while keeping his opponents on his toes. He's also known to integrate his magical prowess into his fighting & assassination styles, allowing him to either quickly finish off his opponent or letting his get the upper hand in any fight. It's known that his knowledge and application of magic is ever-growing. Thus, his true prowess has yet to be seen. Immense Magical Power: Perhaps one of Cinkaid's greatest aspects, he possesses an insurmountable amount of magical power. Even amongst the Ten Wizard Saints, his magical power is known to be very gargantuan. Like Dante, his magic power was such that it contributed to his sickness and frailty. It was also potent, damaging his surroundings. Through harsh, proper training to become a Rune Knight and personal assassin of the Magic Council and various other attributing factors, he learned to control his magical power. Originally, the color of his magical power was a deep shade of red. However, after he learned to control his thermokinetic powers, it dyed with purple hue. Thus, it's currently Vermillion — a clear indication of such a significant change. When compared to another S-Class mage, Cinkaid's magical power is able to eclipse their own in sheer quantity. In fact, there are times where those who've sensed his power stated that the sheer quantity can be compared to a very large body of water. To be more accurate, something akin to an ocean. The sheer volume of his magical power allows him to achieve feats that normal mages are incapable of doing. One such example is using a chain of taxing spells with mere ease, showing no sign of exhaustion whatsoever. Another is the augmentation of body's natural healing factors. When exerted from his being, it occasionally produces gold bio-electrical sparks of eternano discharge, making a deep crackling noise when Cinkaid focuses his energy. This is attributed to the fact that a combination of heat and cold can produce electricity. Since his thermokinetic powers is ingrained into his overall magical supply, this is something that can be considered somewhat of a side effect. Nonetheless, the sparks have the ability to harm its surroundings and enhance Cinkaid's overall performance by a certain degree. Cinkaid can release his magical power in the form of shockwaves that can affect everything around it. It's unknown what these effects entails but it usual adverse to anything that it makes contact with. The energy itself is capable disrupting energy attacks from enemies, as well as affecting others from seemingly miles away should Cinkaid will it. When Dante talked about the nature of Cinkaid's magical power, he compared it with his own — encompassing, yet natural. It's as if it was part of nature itself. Cinkaid states that his statement is plausible, in a sense, because thermokinesis is a power that manipulates an aspect of nature. A power that's infused with an element of nature would naturally have that effect. As Cinkaid constantly trains, his magical power continually grows. This has been noted by many characters throughout the series, saying that the growth of it is mind-staggering and unnatural. Even Cinkaid took great notice and sealed a bulk of it in his Second Origin. He states that it's safer this way, as too much magical power adversely affect his body, regardless of the amount of control he has over it. No man is able to utilize great amounts of power without bending to its whim, letting it take control. By the beginning of the post-timeskip, like his best friend & Erebus, his magical power had risen further because of the extreme amounts of training he did in order to catch up to his rival. The quantity of it is comparable to him releasing his Second Origin prior to the timeskip. It reached a point where cannot be sensed by regular mages — even when using Magic Signal, unless he voluntarily lowers his level and allows them to interfere. He compares this to how a two-dimensional being is incapable of interfering with a three-dimensional one. Strangely enough, there's an effect that comes with this; it's one that's passive in nature. Anything that his magical energy makes contact with will eventually be broken down until it's fully disintegrated. Cinkaid notes that this is attributed to the effects of his thermokinesis, which increased in not only power, but in potency as well. Thus, this "breakdown phenomenon" is one that be traced to his innate powers. After the timeskip, his magical power appears as a shimmering veil of glowing vermillion energy with mysterious properties; this is similar to Dante and Erebus, who's magical contains the same qualities after the training the respective individuals did. Truly, as if it's a powerful force of nature itself, Cinkaid's power is immeasurable by normal means as there are many who are lost in its sheer vastness. There are only a few people that could possibly match it, but even then they are far out-classed by Cinkaid's application of it.


 * Dual-Natured Vermillion Aura: The nature of Cinkaid's magical aura has many attributes to it, which makes it so deadly. Since Cinkaid has a proportional amount of magical power, the quality is only matched by the quantity; in this case, it's noted to be very heavy and smothering. Many opponents compare it as being trapped within the depths of a crimson sea, their movements stagnated by the very force and density of Cinkaid's power. Others, including high-class opponents, noted that the magical aura was so dense that it was trying to stifle out their existence entirely. Like Dante, Erebus, Ignatius, and other notable individuals, many state that Cinkaid has an overbearing aura, more so than any normal mage, to the point that they would consider it something unrelated to magic. Originally, he couldn't control his vast magical power which caused him to appear frail and sickly; it also caused everything around him to slowly breakdown or change, one of the reasons he was picked on often. However, as he underwent many procedures supervised by the Magic Council, underwent harsh training to become a Rune Knight captain and one of Earthland's most powerful assassins, and gained much battle experience on his various missions, he slowly learned how to control that same power which damaged him for so long & ousted him from his peers. When he was introduced to the storyline, Cinkaid's control over his aura is such that he could perform a medley of abilities — most of which garners him an edge over his opposition at various times. Such abilities include: cloaking himself in his aura — the mere density of it giving him a form of defense from all but the most powerful attacks, using it as a deterrent — the pressure from the aura being able to either destroy the surroundings, paralyze his opponent's movements or weaken/strengthen magical offensive, defensive or augmentation techniques. He is capable of exerting his aura outwards as a feint, with such potency that most common opponents are fooled into believing he actually preformed an action. Cinkaid's able to hide his aura completely, allowing him to effectively erase his presence. This is important, given what his occupation entails. The main aspect of Cinkaid's aura ties in with his thermokinetic powers. Since his thermokinetic powers were abnormally high, it mixed in with his vast pool of magical power. Thus, one would consider the two one in the same. Before, like with his aura, he couldn't control his thermokinetic powers; it also served as part of the reason why his body was frail and his surroundings were being damaged. However, as time progressed, he's learned how to properly control them. By the time he forms the Red Dawn Executioners, he has complete control over his given abilities, putting him on a level above those around him. It's seen through his usage of his magical aura in tandem with said powers. The reason why Cinkaid's power is Vermillion is to signify the integration of his thermokinetic powers with his overall magical power. It's also why Cinkaid's aura is classified as one of a dual nature. Vermillion is a color that's comprised of both red and purple. In Cinkaid's case, the red is represented by the heat aspect of his thermokinesis and the purple represents the cold. By exerting his magical aura infused with his thermokinetic abilities, he's able to further his already impressive abilities that can utilize just with his aura alone. One such example is that he can effectively change the given temperatures of his surroundings — he's able to either augment or reduce the given heat or cold within a location. Another is that Cinkaid is able to effectively freeze or burn anything his aura comes in contact with — magical, organic, inorganic, or otherwise. Of course, he can control who or what it specifically affects, taking away the chance of friendly fire. Interestingly enough, Cinkaid can induce certain phenomena to occur or create certain properties using his thermokinetic-infused aura. One example is that his aura can become explosive by utilizing the heat aspect. This allows him to blow up anything his aura should make contact with. It's known that he can perform other thermokinetic-base abilities using his magical aura, but he tends to restrain himself due to them being very taxing and needs much concentration — something that's not viable in the heat of battle or an assassination. There seems to be a hidden danger when sensing Cinkaid's aura when infused with his thermokinetic powers. There have been many cases where those who try to feel out or is constantly exposed to his aura only suffer adverse effects. Either their body temperature starts to fluctuate, inducing sickness or, in rare cases, death, or they are unable to perform certain functions with their magical powers. It's unknown why this happens, but Cinkaid hints that it may be due to the intensity of the combination of his thermokinesis and his magical aura, going beyond what humans can normally stand. Overall, Cinkaid's magical aura is something to be feared, both in quality and his application of it. It should be noted that just by using his aura alone, Cinkaid has the limited ability to control an aspect of nature — something that most mages can't pull off by normal means; this is especially seen after he unleashes his Second Origin. It's known that after the timeskip, Cinkaid power has grown even more, far surpassing his original levels of power prior. It' said that his magical aura can no longer be considered as an aura, per say. It appears as more of a mystical veil shrouding his person, containing a myriad of abilities for his use. It's not seen what he can do with his enhanced power, but it's assumed that he can accomplish anything that he wants at this point; there's barely anything stopping him. He's limited only by his imagination.


 * Second Origin Activation (二番原解放, Nibangen Kaihō): Second Origin is a force known as the "second container" of magical energy in an individual. This container exists due to the mage in question constantly, and passively, absorbing a quantity of magic from the environment to renew their original reserves. Any excess is placed within this container and kept sealed until absolutely necessary, or unlocked through a Second Origin Release spell. This Second Origin, when initially activated, places an enormous level of stress on the body unless it is awoken in gradual amounts, as the body isn't accustomed to handling so much magical energy in the body at one time. This can be circumvented by mages with control of their magic, however, allowing them to restore the magical power as a reserve that can be accessed whenever required, therefore providing an extremely useful backup. Second Origin Activation can only be taken place, as said before, by mages who have control over their own magical energy. It generally only works when one is in a magic-rich environment and has nearly exhausted their initial supplies. By absorbing a copious quantity of magic from the surrounding environment passively (which can be noticed through a tingling sensation in the body), the user's internal reserves can be released at the same time. This, in turn, allows for an immense quantity of magic to replace the initial, depleting reserves. Notably, one can allow the Second Origin to passively increase the quantity of magic that is within it, so long as it isn't used during this period of time, otherwise it has to accumulate magic once again. The overall effects of activating the Second Origin are quite evident: an enormous boost in magical energy, empowered spells, ability to enhance physical strikes with magical reinforcements, temporarily breaking the "laws" of magic with specific equipment, and the rest. Notably, Second Origin is thought to be powerful enough to make an S-Class Candidate become as strong as a fully fledged S-Class Mage, while making an experienced S-Class Mage even stronger. Though it should be noted that most S-Class Mages are nearing this level of magical power in any case.


 * Tenjinran (天神嵐, lit. Storm of the Heavenly Deity): Something considered to be a passive ability, it's only activated when Cinkaid releases his Second Origin. The name of said ability was coined by Dante, who stated the power of a storm is otherworldly — as if it was crafted by the hands of a god. Cinkaid power of thermokinetics is abnormally high, so much so that it can affect the surroundings to a serious degree if use for a prolonged period. This is seen during various events in his childhood and training days in the Magic Council. It's been noted that because it's so abnormally high, it's infused with his vast reservoir of magical power. Thus, whenever Cinkaid exerts his magical power, he tends to affect the temperature of his surroundings, causing abnormal patterns in the weather; however, they are miniscule and only affects said patterns to a certain degree. Upon discovering his Second Origin and activating it for the first time, the weather pattern abnormalities increased vastly; it caused the increase in wind speeds, the formation of storm clouds, heavy rainfall, and the summoning of other associated elements. The temperature tends to fluctuate, becoming cold one moment and hot the next. The reason this happens is because of the fusion of the hold and cold elements, as observed by Cinkaid. The fusion of polar opposites causes friction to occur, which in turn causes wear. This can lead to a breakdown of physical elements, which can cause powerful abnormalities to come about. The mere fact that a storm forms after releasing a huge amount of magical power that's intertwined with abnormally high thermokinetic powers is proof of this. As this is a passive ability, he has no control over the effects it brings or how long it lasts. This can be bad, as it can cause disasters, change the landscapes, and potentially harm allies if left unchecked. However, he can use the various rogue elements to enhance his thermokinetic powers to near godlike degrees, letting him cause wanton destruction and eviscerate any and all obstacles that stand against him. This is because his already vast magical power has reached a point where it can allow him to cast a medley of high-class spells and techniques with mere ease while empowering them to certain degrees. It should be noted that he has the ability to control lightning when this ability is active. However, he decides not to utilize such a trait because the bolts are much more lethal and not as controllable. Overall, it's because of the gains and setbacks of this ability that Cinkaid only uses his Second Origin in extreme cases. It should be noted that every time the ability is activated, the weather patterns tend to change; it doesn't constantly stay the same.

Thermokinesis
Thermokinesis (気温能力 (サーモキネシス), Sāmokinesisu; Japanese for "Temperature Power", English for "Thermokinesis")........

Cryokinesis & Ice Magic
Cryokinesis (氷能力 (クリオキネシス), Kuriokinesisu; Japanese for "Ice/Cold Power", English for "Cryokinesis")........

Pyrokinesis & Fire Magic
Pyrokinesis (熱能力 (パイロキネシス), Pairokineshisu; Japanese for "Heat/Fire Power", English for "Pyrokinesis").....

Thermal Force Overdrive
Thermal Force Overdrive (自然力耐熱耐寒の極端使用上 (サーマル·フォース·オーバードライブ), Sāmaru Fōsu Ōbādoraibu; Japanese for "Extreme Usage of the Natural Forces' Heat & Cold", English for "Thermal Force Overdrive")........

Bullet Magic
Bullet Magic (弾丸の魔法, Dangan no Mahō) is a Caster-Type magic that allows one to cast magical bullets using a gun-like motion created with their fingers. These bullets are known to be highly concentrated — having the ability to severely damage anything they touch. There have been cases that flesh have been pierced and defenses are penetrated when this magic is in use. The properties of this magic can be manipulated since is derived from the user's magical supply and the lingering eternano particles from the user's surroundings. Such examples would include adding various elements, such as fire, lightning, or ice, in order to induce effects associated with them or shifting the density in order to penetrate to highly fortified barriers, armors, and offensives or changing up the flight path so that it hits the target without fail. The capabilities of this magic is only limited to the imagination of the wielder, a trait it shares with Molding Magic. When mastered to a certain extent, the user is capable of performing the attack with both hands simultaneously — as if they were "dual-wielding". It's also possible to utilize at any range, being capable for usage in close-quarter combat.

Interestingly enough, this magic can be fired from other weapons such as swords or guns — the latter of which is said to be the most effective. In fact, it's been theorized by various mages that Bullet Magic is developed from Guns Magic, which works in the same fashion. However, the difference is that the former requires a gun to utilize. It's been also theorized the reason why this magic was created so that the user can utilize gunmanship without the actual use for the weapon itself. This way, it's more convenient for mages who rely solely on guns to fight and can still utilize aspects of a gun should they be without one at a given time. One could say that this magic was created with that specific goal in mind. Thus, those who are gunslingers, snipers, or anything related is most compatible with this magic, as they could truly utilize it to its fullest potential.

During his training days to become a top-tier assassin, Cinkaid was taught a myriad of skills and assets to achieve this goal. He was told that there are times where he will have to kill a person without the use of a weapon, instead relying on his own prowess to achieve that end. Thus, the young man decided to find a way that would aid in such a predicament. After much searching, he came across the knowledge of this magic by way of one of the upper echelons of the Magic Council. The elder member gave him some old documents detailing the inner workings of this fearsome and versatile magic. Through many training sessions, Cinkaid was able to obtain, and eventually master, the skill that he so desperately sought for. Being the second-in-line offensive after his thermokinetic abilities, this magic is used in a variety of ways unique to the young man. It's been known that it serves as one of the cornerstones of his strategies and various tactics when on an assassination mission or when he's in battle. In fact, Dante states that one of the reasons that Cinkaid is difficult to deal with is because how effectively he utilizes this magic. His skills in this magic only improved after the timeskip, being able to utilize it through the gun aspect of his weapon — something that increases the overall effectiveness and power. When used through this method, people think that he's using Guns Magic, a fallacy he quickly corrects. Cinkaid's mastery of this magic allows him to both master and create techniques falling under this category. It's unknown how many techniques he possess, but it's noted to be vast; some of them are made-up on the spot while others took some consideration into creating and/or mastering. Currently, only one technique is seen.
 * Jidōtsuiseki Nogeki (自動追跡狙撃, lit. "Lock-On Sniping"): This technique is one that was specifically created so that a successful assassination is always carried out, regardless of the conditions. Cinkaid stated that because of said purpose, it's one of the most valued techniques he possesses. In fact, it's so valuable that it easily outclasses all others in importance. This condition works by locking onto the target's energy signature. Thus, Magic Signal — which has the ability to sense an opponent's presence, is highly needed. However, any other energy sensing technique will work just as well. When said target is locked-on, Cinkaid uses his magical energy to place a marker somewhere on their body, usually their joints or vital areas. The marking is noticeable to Cinkaid only, unless the target is very skilled at energy sensing — being able to notice the mark, thus deal with it in an appropriate fashion. The mark takes on the form of a intricate stigmata. When the mark is successfully placed, Cinkaid will gather magical energy in the form of a highly-condensed energy-shaped bullet; the bullet uses little magical energy, as its compressed to such extremes. This makes it much denser than a normal bullet. He then fires it at high-speed, using the energy makeup of the stigmata and the bullet to resonate with one another, creating a strong attractive force. Thus, the bullet will always hit the target because the energy of the bullet is locked onto the energy of the stigmata. This bullet can't be stopped or diverted by any means and escaping it is an impossibility. It will ram through many obstacles, dive to many depths, travel to great distances, and even change its flight path so that it will reach its destination. Cinkaid boldly stated that "This specially created bullet will chase down the target to the very ends of the earth. Once its locked onto you, your fate is sealed.", something he doesn't state lightly. Apparently, this technique can be used in tandem with other techniques to pull off devastating combos that could easily bring an opponent to their knees. Not only that, he can produce up to ten of these bullets at a given time to hit a single spot before creating another stigmata and creating the same amount of bullets to hit them. The only way to cancel out the technique is to get rid of the stigmata located on the body using methods that nullify magic. It's easy to say that this technique is the very embodiment of Cinkaid's occupation as an assassin.
 * Hakanai Danganjunbō (儚い弾丸純房, lit."Ephemeral Bullet Net Chamber"): A simple, yet effective technique. It creates multiple bullets expanding a vast range that's able to hit the target from various angles. First, by pulling his arms back and then jutting them forth in a circular manner, a large dodecagram of crimson light filled with a pattern akin to a multi-layered Formula emerges. When closely observed, every hole in the circle produces a well-sized bullet of magical energy. Upon Cinkaid's command, they're fired at the target at high speeds from various directions. These bullets often ricochet of off one another in order to increase in velocity, and in turn, in power. It's said that because of the constant ricochet, it's hard to tell the flight path of these bullets because it constantly changes. Thus, evading becomes near impossible. The only possible chance to stand up to this technique is to evade it before it's finished being created or disrupt the flow of energy of the technique altogether. When reached to a certain point, they can easily skewer the target like Swiss cheese. There are few techniques that can properly defend against such an onslaught; even so, it last for a brief time before being shattered because of the immense force and velocity of the bullets. This technique requires little energy to utilize and because of it, Cinkaid tends to abuse it during combat — incorporating it into many of his strategies.
 * Zensenyō Kaja (前線用箇条, lit. "Warfront Rounds"): This technique is another bullet-based technique of devastating power. However, because of its limited usage, Cinkaid uses this technique when tight situations. Thus, it serves as one of his many ace in the holes. Unlike the Jidōtsuiseki Nogeki, this technique is focused on power alone. Like before, he creates a bullet made of highly-condensed eternano and magical energy. However, the process takes a bit longer than before because the bullet's overall power. This leaves him open to enemy fire. Thus it's wise to have allies backing him or hide in an unreachable place before utilizing the technique. If anything happens to disrupt him while he performs the technique, the energy will be lost and Cinkaid will have to start the process over. After enough time has passed an Cinkaid has deemed the technique ready, he will focus on the target. Positioning his hand in a gun-like position, his hand over his wrist so he can steady the opposing hand releasing the technique, he fires at will by mentally "pulling the trigger." When fired, it travels at extremely high speeds; such travel creates shockwaves that destroy everything in its path. The sheer velocity of the technique allows it to penetrate through and make moot nearly all defenses and offensive measures as if they were wet paper. Not only that, even when Cinkaid fires the technique, it creates a backlash wave that destroys his surroundings, upturning earth and producing gale-force winds. Upon making contact with the target, it creates an explosive force that can felt for miles. Not only that, it can temporarily disrupt energy flow of the area where it hit and create various small-scale disasters that affects everything within a certain radius. It's said that when this technique hits it mark, its sheer power and velocity annihilates the opposition utterly, not leaving a trace of their existence remaining. However, like any powerful technique, it comes with some sort of backlash. In this case, the amount of energy utilized leaves Cinkaid a bit winded, despite having a vast amount of magical energy. Secondly, there's a cool down period in which it can't be used; specifically for ten minutes. Third, should Cinkaid use this at close-range, he suffers severe amounts of damage because of the technique's power and backlash. Lastly, the hand that Cinkaid uses the technique with becomes numb for a brief time because of the amount of energy gathered to that location along with the release of said energy at a high enough speed — something that not even the most well-trained or highly modified bodies can't handle. Cinkaid avoids using the technique if need be, utilizing it in the tightest of situations.
 * Arazome Shigure (退紅時雨, lit. "Faded Scarlet, Late Autumn Shower"): Considered to be one of the most powerful Bullet Magic techniques in his possession, it has the potential to eradicate an entire range of enemies if used at full power. In fact, the technique has been described in two words by those who've seen it in action: "Utter Annihilation". Furthermore, some have even stated that it's the most powerful Bullet Magic technique ever created. The sheer fear of this technique is one of the reasons that opponents never face Cinkaid in a group. They know that he has a technique that can annihilate the lot of them in a single instance, not leaving a speck of their meaningless existence remaining. This technique is so deadly that even Cinkaid is hesitant to use it. However, it also serves as one of his many trump cards — being used when all other options are exhausted. When preparing the technique, Cinkaid's very being starts to glow a shimmering crimson, as if his entire body is set ablaze. At this point, it's foolish to stay within his presence; the wisest thing to do is to retreat for fear of what's about to happen next. When gathering enough eternano particles from surrounding and magical energy from his own body, he points either his gun or his entire hand — whichever is serving as the medium at the time, but the former is more effective than the latter, thus Cinkaid would go with that option, at the target, staring them down with a cold, murderous, and lethal gaze while a small orb of orange-black energy forms at the epicenter. The gaze itself should serve as another warning for the opposition to retreat, as Cinkaid's very killing intent is emanated in large quantities; so much so that many would feel it in the very pores of their skin. The orange-black energy orb grows to larger and larger proportions until nine miniaturized orbs start to form around it — each one gathering its own energy and being perfectly aligned with the central orb, aimed specifically at the target(s) in question. Without giving a single shred of warning, other than saying the techniques name, Cinkaid unleashes a seemingly never-ending onslaught of highly concentrated beams of magical energy that seek out and utterly annihilate what Cinkaid deems to be the target. Just stating that this technique is powerful would be an insult; it has enough power and strength to annihilate anything within its flight path, as stated before. It's nearly impossible to defend against, as the attacks so close together that the energies from each one influences each other — steadily increasing in might as it flies onward. Thus, shields will be torn asunder and armors will be smashed to utter bits, deemed irreparable. When pitted against other high-class techniques, it's said that this technique come out the victor due to its inner workings. Rogue Cheney and Erebus Alighieri — two of the most powerful slayers within the series stated that it's equivalent to a Slayer Hidden Technique, if not more, upon witnessing the power behind it and the devastation it wrought. It's said that the only way to possible avoid the technique is to get out of Cinkaid's line-of-sight because many assume that he stays fixated to a single spot when this technique is active. However, Cinkaid denounces such an assumption, stating he can adjust his arms freely while active, letting him hit the target with little issue. Like many of his powerful techniques, he cannot use it in succession, needing a specific cooldown time before it could be used again. Cinkaid states that the limit is one hour before it can be used again because of the toll it takes on his vast magical reserves. Due to the destructive potential of this technique, it gave Cinkaid the nickname "Bloody Executioner of the Thousand Piercing Bullets" (千劈弾丸の血塗れ刑吏, Senheki Dangan no Chimamire Keiri). It's rumored that this technique is able to annihilate an entire legion without a problem though Cinkaid is unsure if such an assumption is true. The naming behind this technique is derived from the color of his magical energy and the timing in which the technique was created.

Sword Magic
Sword Magic (剣の魔法, Ken no Mahō) is one of the few offensive magics that Cinkaid possesses; this magic serves as an ode to his and Dante's close relationship with each other and his skills in assassination using bladed objects & weaponry. Learned sometime during the timeskip of the storyline, it serves as one of his biggest assets. As the name goes, this magic revolves around the use of swords — acting as mediums for many of Cinkaid's techniques. By manipulating the properties of the blade via this form of magic, many feats can be achieved with the sword alone — most of which were deemed an impossibility beforehand. Such feats include, extension of the sword's length, adding elemental natures to it — thus giving it various effects depending on the element, having it multiply to increase its attack range, changing the sword's overall shape to fit the caster's needs, or anything of similar usage. It's also been recorded that this magic can be used in tandem with Telekinesis; this would allow the sword to be manipulated using the user's thoughts, thus serving as an adage to the wielder's fighting style. The possibilities and concepts of Sword Magic is nigh infinite, being only limited to the user's imagination. It's a common practice for master casters to invent their own style of Sword Magic, making it specifically unique to them.

Cinkaid was taught the basics of this magic by Erza Asakura — a grand master in the art form and one of the most powerful weapon users in the series. After learning all the tricks of the trade with this form of magic, with some helpful advice on how to go about it and perfect his own style, Cinkaid did a much more in-depth study on what he currently has at his disposal. He first analyzed the properties of his unique weapon, Sun and Moon (宇宙構成し陰陽 (サンアンドムーン), San'andomūn; lit. "Universe/Cosmic Dual Forces Leylines") — specifically the blade portion. Many discoveries were made, all of which were to his benefit. However, there was specific aspects that stood out to him — ones that were important to his goal. The first was that the blade is made from Orichalcum — a material that's known to be the hardest metal in the known universe, thus is very receptive to magical power. Second, because the weapon was custom-made for him to better control his powers and perform his duties in a swift and timely fashion, when Cinkaid flows his magical power into it, the weapon has a special function that automatically balances the ratios of his powers throughout the weapon entirely — both the gun & sword aspects. This allows for powerful attacks to be unleashed while consuming and utilizing bits of magical power at a given time. Lastly, the flow eternano particles in the air resonates with the blade; this causes them to fall into disarray and weakens the magical power within the area as a result. This means when a spell cast from the blade portion of the weapon is cast and clashes with another attack, it weakens the opposing offensive because of the disruption of the flow of eternano. Since eternano tends to be the supporting basis of nearly all magic-based techniques and abilities, a lack of thereof will severely hinder any magic — regardless of nature. Curiously enough, this specific discovery is most likely due to the rampant nature of Cinkaid's thermokinetic powers. The other key discoveries he made are unknown, but he stated that they will be revealed when the time came to push this specific magic to further heights.

After all the necessary findings were made, Cinkaid made an effort to incorporate his assassination skills and his knowledge of various schools of kenjustu into his unique form of Sword Magic. Thus, there were many trial-and-errors. It took exactly three and a half months to create his form of Sword Magic, one that he dubs "Reaper's Silent Hand" (刈取の粛手, Karito no Shūte). He states that the name of this technique came from the way Masarūjiro Takurahata — the organization's fellow shinobi and informant, skillfully utilizes the shinobi arts in tandem with his magic, his unique style of assassination and his ninja tools. The way this form of magic works is that it utilizes the concept of attacks hidden within attacks, overwhelming numbers, fake-outs, and the like. Common aspects used by assassins. All the while, exerting the minimal amount of energy. Though it may sound difficult to pull, it is indeed possible if one has enough control over their flow of magical power. Cinkaid has a near god-like skill when it comes to the manipulation of his own energy due to the harsh training he went through, thus is able to pull of such feats and bring out the full potential of this style. Unlike most forms of Sword Magic, this one acts as offensive, defensive, and supplementary. This means that the swords can be used to attack, defend, or be used by another ally — the latter which was thought to be an impossibility by other sword masters. It should be also noted that the coating of magical power along Sun unleashes a combination of various Formula-based circles, which are able to bring about different effects depending on the size and formation of each of them. This is similar to how Etherion works, but Cinkaid state that there are stark differences. In conclusion, this style has many advantages that Cinkaid can take advantage of. It's rumored that this style of Sword Magic rivals Dante's own by many of the members of the Red Dawn Executioners and by the four generals of the rebel army. However, only Dante and Cinkaid knows if this is true or not as their styles have clashed with one another during their 24-hour period battle. Thus, speculation is left up to a person's imagination.

Like with his Bullet Magic, Cinkaid has either created or learned a number of techniques that fit into his unique form of Sword Magic, most of which have yet to be unveiled for various reasons. However, it's hinted that the number of techniques under this category far exceeds the number of the former, as swordsmanship serves as the supporting pillar of his combat style.
 * Celestial-Quaking Slash (動天斬, Dōtenzan):


 * Sword Birth ( 一刀昇天万刀一刀降雨風(ソード・バース) , Sōdo Bāsu; lit. "One Sword Gives Rise to Ten Thousand, Endless Rain of Infinite Blades"):

Other Skills
Assassin Grandmastery: A key aspect of his being, aside from his speed, he's well-versed in the art of assassination. In fact, his skills are unsurpassed by any individual that has come before or after him. Being the leader of a group of highly-trained assassins, it's typical for someone of his caliber to have knowledge on various ways to execute someone. It's been said that at times, he would assist in the torturing of prisoners kept in custody by the members of the Detention Unit. Usually, his ways of torture and assassination would involve him utilizing his knowledge of the body in order to allow for either a quick death or prolonged suffering. This carries into his fighting style since he's a speed-type fighter. An example is that he aimed at his opponent's weak spot while keeping himself hidden, only to deliver the finishing blow when they were worn down and their defenses lowered. Because he's so well-versed in the assassination arts, he can identify how a person is killed or injured, detailing it with such accuracy — being right in every case. Also, he's impervious to assassination techniques and methods of any other individual, even if one that's foreign to him, being able to quickly react to it before being carried out — his job causes him to keep his guard up at all times. This extends to the use of poisons, one of the key tools used in assassinations. He's been known to come up with new ways to kill and torture someone each day, sometimes using mundane aspects as an underline basis. Members of the Red Dawn Executioners and Dante alike stated that this part of him tends to be one of his "turn-offs", as no sane individual would spend time finding ways to make another person suffer.


 * Nigeki Kessatsu (弐撃決殺, lit. "Death in Two Steps"): A term that refers to Cinkaid's unique form of assassination. There are a myriad of ways for a person to be assassinated, some being unique to certain people. Cinkaid's knowledge of assassination is known to be vast. He's come up with many theories and methods, most of which tend to be unique to him alone. This style happens to be one of them, noted of being the only one that's combat-oriented. This style is only effective if the practitioner has knowledge of various forms of anatomy and possesses great speed & precision — two traits that Cinkaid possesses in great amounts. According to Cinkaid, the way this style of assassination works is in its namesake — the death of the opposition in two steps. Using their speed, the practitioner aims at one of the opponents' vital point, which is usually an organ like the heart, stomach, liver, lung, or brain. This creates deep wound of sorts when struck. In that same instance, the user would strike the same spot on the opposite end, this time piercing all the way through. Because the vital area has been struck on both sides with an incredible amount of force, it's destroyed as a result while creating backlash that spreads throughout the rest of the body, causing the same effects to happen. Cinkaid states that the backlash caused by the initial strikes continues to bounce around the opponent's body, causing havoc to other vital areas while steadily increasing in both frequency and speed. This is because the waves are also bouncing off of each other, becoming stronger as a result. It will reach a certain point where the frequencies will be too much on the opponent's body; this is because the waves are trying to escape from their confines. Thus when reaching certain layers of the body, the waves will cause them to rupture violently. This is seen as the opponent's body evidently explodes from the ever-increasing frequencies trapped within their bodies. Because all of this is done in a single moment, the opponent is unable to properly react, leaving them utterly defenseless. It should be noted that, despite the inner workings of the style, the opponent feels no pain. To be accurate, there's no time to feel the pain — too many things are happening at a time. They will suffer instant death, unaware of the events that transpired. This style is ironically called the most brutal, yet merciful because of its mechanics. Also, if the opponent is skilled enough, having honed instincts or incredible perception, they're able to avoid being exposed to this style. Due to the requirements, it's highly difficult to perform by normal standards. Recorded as its creator and only practitioner, Cinkaid uses this in battle with opponents that might prove to be difficult to handle.


 * Stealth Expertise: Thought to be a separate skill by many, it was later disproven by various experts who've thoroughly studied the art of war. Stealth is a key part of an assassin. It makes an assassin who they are — a key principle that's upheld at all times. Should it be disregarded at any given time by a fellow assassin, it serves as a form of disrespect. In fact, one can't even call themselves an assassin if they can't uphold such a principle. Cinkaid is a man who's known to be one of the world's most powerful assassins, mastering every aspect of the field. Thus, it's reasonable to say that he has expertise with this principle. He's able to sneak into places without being noticed by any individual. This is because he uses his speed, reflexes, and other associated aspects in order to enter his target location unnoticed. Stealth requires one not to make a sound in order to get closer to his target. By this logic, Cinkaid trained himself to silently move from one place or another. Thus, it's typical that he doesn't leave a trace of his existence when he moves. This also transfers over to his battle, as he's able to sneak up on and attack his opponents without them being able to react in a timely manner. There's a running joke in the series that he startles people, many stating the he appears out of nowhere. Overall, Cinkaid's stealth level is measured by above-average, only surpassed by few individuals.
 * Invisibility: Something that's derived from his desire to go completely unnoticed at times, Cinkaid decided to find a way to go completely invisible. Invisibility is one of the few powers desired by assassins, as it completely erases the presence of the individual. After much personal research and experimentation, he found a way to achieve such a state. However, it required both aspects of his thermokinetic powers. It's said that when water vapor is manipulated, it's able to bend light particles around it. When small amounts of heat are applied, emanating from a specific, it enhances the effects water vapor has on the light. Using this principle, Cinkaid uses the cold principles of his thermokinesis to manipulate the water vapor around his being — forming it around his body while having it act as a mirror that bounces and refracts light. Then by manipulating the heat in his body, exerting it outwards while concentrating it on his body, he magnifies the effects the water vapor is having on the light. This causes him to achieve a state of invisibility. Initially, he could hold the invisibility for five minutes. But as he continued to master his powers, the time limit steadily increased. Currently, he can keep the form for seven hours before de-activation. Cinkaid uses his skill quite often and when combined with his speed and stealth, he's able to remain undetectable. This has great uses inside and outside of battle. He even notes that this power is convenient as it allows him to complete his missions with much ease and greater precision.

High Intellect: Despite his rough and cold exterior, Cinkaid is a very knowledgeable individual. He's well-versed in war tactics and fighting styles. This allows him to identify and counteract fighting methods that he comes up against. He can come up with plans in the midst of battle and execute them with such precision. Like Erebus and Dante, he always have backups just in case the initial one fails. It can be viewed in the same retrospect as his assassination knowledge, which known to be nigh vast. It's not just limited to the battlefield & assassinations, but to parts of everyday life. He's able to communicate with his subordinates and everyday citizens in an efficient manner. This allows them to know what they are thinking, causing him to act in accordance. He is known to have the ability to read the air of certain situations and read facial expressions. Not only that, his intuition allows him to have deep insight on mundane matters, such as love and relationships, letting him dole out the proper advice. He's savvy with the latest trends and fads circulating around the continent, always being up-to-date. His strategical prowess is seen when he plays games such as chess, gō, and poker — all which requires one to make wise judgments, his skill being above the norm. The only ones able to surpass him in such regard would be Erza, Dante, Myrai, and a few others. He's culture and political savvy as well, being knowledgeable about various customs, values, and affairs of other countries. This is important as he can use it to accomplish his given tasks with much more ease.
 * Multilingual/Polyglot: Because his missions take him to various locations, most of which is outside the borders of the continent, Cinkaid has gotten himself accustomed to the traditions and values of said locations. This is seen in his use of language. Each language is different for every culture. Thus, Cinkaid took it upon himself to master the art of language to the best of his ability. His royal teachings in while staying over at Dante's place aided him greatly in his learning. He's able to grasp phrases and sentences with ease. Over time, he's able to speak and decipher whole texts. It's reached a point where he can speak the language with strict ease. In many instances, this skill comes in handy as he's able to decipher various secret codes and texts sent between enemy allies, letting him plan his next set of actions or gain important information. He's known to frequently use sign language with his subordinates while on missions. This is to ensure what actions need to be taken, signaling them in total silence. However, he notes that Dante is more well-versed in the art of language than he — a prodigy in the art since a very young age. Comically, whenever the two meet, they tend to have conversations in another language — a trait that annoys their allies to end, as they don't understand anything that they're saying.

Quotes

 * "Looks like we'll be doing this the hard way." — Cinkaid to his fellow partner about facing the enemy.
 * "Sorry... For making you do the dirty work..." — Cinkaid to a fellow Wizard Saint about doing a job in his place.
 * "Those who can't acknowledge their real selves are bound to fail." — Cinkaid remembering the words of his best friend.
 * "Apparently, one of my subordinates decided to screw you over. They said that they did it for "my sake" but that's total bullshit in my book. They decided to get greedy because they were bored and had nothing else to do. I properly scolded them for that. However, in this case, they weren't in the wrong. They made the right decision. I will have to properly apologize to them afterward. For now, let me finish what they started." — Cinkaid to Kokabiel Styx during their initial battle.
 * "OH MY FUCKING GOD, WILL YOU STOP CALLING ME THAT! IT GETS FUCKING ANNOYING AFTER A WHILE! DO YOU HEAR ME CALLING YOU "MR. LOVE DOCTOR"! NO?! THEN CUT IT ALREADY! YOU'RE LUCKY YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND OR ELSE I WOULD'VE KILLED YOU IN A MYRIAD OF WAYS BY NOW!!!!" — Cinkaid to Dante after being called "Mr. Tsundere" multiple times during their encounter.
 * "If you let your guard down… you're dead." — To one of his subordinates during an espionage mission.
 * "Ah crap, I screwed up again with this. Eh.... I'll have one of my lower, more-competent subordinates do it" — Cinkaid talking about a particular job that's out of his skill set.

Trivia

 * Unlike Dante, he doesn't hate  the cold and has no preference to weather-type conditions. This may be due to his thermokinetic powers and his body's adaptation to any situation it's put in.
 * He's known to be a smoker, enjoying it from a relatively young age, precisely 18, in order to relieve stress.
 * Cinkaid 's favorite saying is "Armour-sleeved single hit" (鎧袖一触, Gaishū Isshoku), which means to defeating someone with a single blow. This might correlate to his role as an assassin, always having to end things in an instant before the enemy has time to react.
 * He's known to be an avid lover of Dante's pet, always wishing to have one of his own. He even states that it "looks cute enough to hug and carry around.", though he doesn't show it in front of others in fear of what they might think of him.
 * He soon gets one later in the story as a gift from Dante as thanks for all of his help thus far.


 * He has, a fear for most kinds of insects. Dante says that this fear comes from the fact that spider eggs once hatched in his ear and he got traumatized when he saw them coming out of it. This fear is transferred over to all insect-like beings of the sort.
 * Cinkaid is the author's main supporting character for his storyline and roleplays thus far, being somewhat used as back-up for Dante.
 * Of course, Cinkaid's favorite colors are Vermillion & Crimson as opposed to his best friend's favorite colors of Azure & Cerulean.
 * The quote about Cinkaid's comment on humanity's thirst for power was inspired by both 's talk to Sasuke about one's own perception about reality during their final battle in the hit series Naruto and 's speech about equality amongst humankind another hit series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.