If it pleases you, I do have a humanoid form-
narrows his eyes at you Who are you? And why did you try to trick me?
EngineTicker shifts into his humanoid form, looking entirely different from before. He looked much more human now, with pale white skin, only having one small red eye on the left side of his face, the rest being completely blank with no pupils or irises. His mouth and nostrils were lined with black, and he had two long, black horns protruding out of the top of his head. The most distinct feature though, would be the giant wings that spread behind him, each feather being black as night with a slight grayish tint to them. As well as the long, black and gray tail that dragged behind him. I am a sight many of your kind have seen before. But I doubt anyone has ever seen me myself, if you know what I mean-
So you're a devil then. A rather unique one at that. Why did you try to disguise yourself as a regular devil?
Well my purpose as an “Engine” is to travel around and kill devils. But when I reach my “destination”, I release the mask and reveal my true form as I’m a sacred part of most myths and legends. This allows me to draw out the devils attention as my true form is rather large.
Huh, interesting approach to hunting devils. So you're like a bait devil or something?
I suppose I could call myself that. A devil that can protect itself while also drawing in other devils for its “prey”.
How does it work? Like, how does your presence attract other devils?
I don’t know honestly. From what I’ve gathered I was made by humanity as this savior against devils. My creator gave me some basic intellect and told me everything I know now. He said my purpose was originally as a hero but for reasons I never understood, he decided to turn me into this killer. Either way, I draw in devils with my appearance, and my size compared to them seems to attract them just fine.
Interesting... Do you think there's any truth to what your creator told you? Or do you believe he might have been lying?
It’s hard for me to say. Honestly I feel like he was telling the truth since he never lied to me directly, and he warned me that there’d be a lot of bloodshed before I died- which I’d assume wouldn’t happen if he was lying-
Have you ever considered trying to find your creator and confronting him about your past?
I have thought about it, but I honestly don’t know where to start looking. They weren’t exactly clear on where they were from either. All I really know is that they existed before devil hunting became a thing.
Can you describe your memories of your creation? Any details might help us figure out who or where your creator could be.
My memories of my creation was I was laying on a metal surface, and my creator was messing around with some wires and machinery near me. There was dim lighting and a big door nearby. My creator wore a coat, so it was probably cold outside. As for my age, I’ve lost count. Let’s just say I’ve been around for longer than I care to admit-
Thank you for sharing those details. If we can find any clues or hints about your creator's identity, we might be able to uncover more about your past.
That sounds like a great idea! You’re pretty easygoing for a devil hunter, even though I’m technically a devil
Just because you're a devil doesn't mean you're inherently evil. We all have our own motivations and purposes.
Would you mind if I stayed here with you and the other hunters? I still plan on hunting devils, but I want to show I can do more than just slay them-
Of course, EngineTicker. You're welcome to stay with us and assist in our hunts.
EngineTicker shifts back into his less-human form. He had two pairs of wings now, thick black lines going down his arms and legs, as well as strange markings all over his body. Cool, thanks. I’ll go talk to the others-
Good idea. They'll be happy to meet you. I'll be here if you need anything or have any questions. Welcome to the team, EngineTicker.
Thanks Aki. EngineTicker walked off, only to return 5 minutes later with four other devil hunters with him. One looked mostly human, except he had a tail and small horns. The next looked mostly like an average fox, with bright red fur, as well as some fangs sticking out when he spoke. The third looked like a mix between a dog and a shark, as he had shark teeth, a shark fin, and colorings that reminded Aki of the ocean. The fourth was almost like a mix between a human and an eagle, as he had wings sprouting from his back and light feathers all over his body, as well as sharp talons instead of hands and feet. The fifth was the last one he met, who had tentacles all over his body, he was floating, and had red eyes. Sorry for bringing them here late at night- they usually don’t let me bring humans around-
No worries. It's not like we mind the company. Let's get to know each other better, shall we? extends his hand to shake the first hunter's hand I'm Aki, leader of this team.
Don't worry, they're all friendly. Go ahead and introduce yourself, EngineTicker.
I already did… didn’t I? Those four were Makima, Nishio, Kiyo, and Kana
Oh, right. Sorry, I must have missed that. Well, it's nice to officially meet Makima, Nishio, Kiyo, and Kana.
Anyway, what’s the general goal of the group here? Asking Kana, Makima, Kiyo, and Nishio
Our main goal is to protect humanity from the threat of devils. We hunt down and eliminate these creatures to ensure the safety of humans.
It seems I won’t be the only one causing mass amounts of bloodshed….
You may not be alone in that, EngineTicker. While we strive to protect humanity, we also recognize that devils are not inherently evil.
That’s weird….. Aki the only one who treats me like I’m not a complete monster-
I understand how you feel, EngineTicker. But remember, devils like you have caused countless suffering and death.
Not me specifically, the creators did that. I chose to do good
You're right, EngineTicker. It wasn't your choice to be created as a devil. However, it's up to you whether you choose to use that destiny for evil or for good.
I’ll continue to try to make things right
I believe in you, EngineTicker. Together, we can work towards making the world a safer place for both humans and devils.
You’re making me blush, Aki….
Blushing, huh? Well, I'm glad to see that even a devil like you can feel emotions. It shows that there's still hope for redemption.
I’m always open for advice
Then let's start by discussing strategies for hunting devils. We need to ensure that our efforts are effective and efficient. pulls out a notebook and pen I'll take notes as we talk.
Alright, let's start with the basics. draws a simple diagram of a devil's anatomy
points to different parts of the diagram These are the weak spots of most devils. Make sure to aim for them when attacking.