Nick

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Nick Mison
Alias(es)	Father; Priest Nick; Captain Nick
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Church of the Lord of Flame; Church Security Bureau
Occupation/Role	Exorcist Priest; Security Bureau investigator captain; Bishop
Status	Active 560
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Exorcist Priest	8	An ordained priest of the Lord of Flame who knows the Church’s method for training Crusader Order Warriors.
Bishop	247	Investigates a contaminated zone and a purple meteorite alongside Kraun.
Tier 3 Transcendent	336	Receives a Mind-Clearing Pendant from Kraun to resist Red Moon pollution.
Tier 4 Transcendent	436	Commands Hamus City’s defenders to withdraw when a Tier 6 threat approaches.

Background / History

Nick was born into an ordinary family of believers and underwent arduous training to become an Exorcist Priest. Despite that achievement, he was assigned to the remote church in Zack Town because he lacked influential backing; although an Exorcist Priest was normally supported by two Crusader Order Warriors, Nick had none. 8

During Zack Town’s Evil Spirit crisis, Nick examined the victims of the Skunk Street massacre and identified traces of Soul Condensation, indicating that their souls had been extracted. He performed an exorcism on Kraun, then later conducted his Holy Baptism. 2 3

Recognizing Kraun’s determination to fight supernatural threats, Nick offered to train him as a Crusader Order Warrior—but only if Kraun repaid the 100 Gold Shield cost of his baptismal materials within three months. 8 He became Kraun’s first mentor in the Transcendent world, training him, sparring with him, and eventually promoting him into a trusted assistant. 31 32 64

Nick later led an investigative squad for the Church Security Bureau, directing operations against Evil Spirits, Flesh Alchemy creations, vampires, cultists, and other supernatural threats. 135 157 158 By the time of the meteorite incident near Hamus City, he had become a Bishop. 247

Appearance

Nick is a lean priest whose religious vestments contrast with his heavily armed combat attire.

• Wears black priestly robes and a golden nameplate bearing the flaming hammer emblem of Hephaestus, the Lord of Flame. 2
• Fights in silver half-plate armor with an iron-reinforced round shield and a large spiked flail. 10
• Later receives custom high-grade armor forged by Kraun, featuring bull horns on the helmet, shoulder spikes, fish-scale patterns, and a raised Flame Holy Emblem on the breastplate. 119

Personality

Nick is dutiful and resilient, remaining at his parish despite its isolation, inadequate staffing, and escalating supernatural dangers. He takes responsibility for civilian safety and is willing to investigate threats personally when ordinary patrolmen cannot cope. 8 54 315

He is also practical and openly profit-minded. He presses Kraun over unpaid baptism expenses, claims a share of Lockent’s reward, and values monster materials and combat spoils. 8 12 147 This pragmatism does not prevent him from being a committed mentor: he recognizes Kraun’s potential early, worries about his extreme training regimen, and gradually entrusts him with church secrets and shared authority. 31 35 64 77

As a captain, Nick favors preparation, morale, and measured risk. He supplies enchantments, Holy Water, and tactical direction, while giving less experienced Transcendents opportunities to gain combat experience under supervision. 67 142 158

Abilities & Skills

Exorcism and Holy Rites

Nick is trained to identify, confront, and purge Evil Spirits and other spiritual threats.

• Performs exorcism rituals through his Holy Emblem, using holy light to expose evil entities. 3
• Examines supernatural crime scenes and identifies phenomena such as Soul Condensation and life-force drainage. 2 103
• Uses the Church’s Sanctuaries to resist the maddening dreams associated with the Red Moon. 64

Flail and Shield Combat

Nick is a close-range combatant who combines a heavy flail with shield techniques and flame-based enhancements.

• Defeated a disguised Goat-Headed Monster in direct combat. 11
• Uses a round shield offensively, including shield bashes and flame ignition. 11
• Possesses Spirit Armor, which absorbs or mitigates spiritual attacks. 56
• Remains capable of prolonged combat against powerful Evil Thought Aggregates, though their influence can rapidly erode his Sanity. 59

Burning Weapon Enchantment

Nick can apply fire-based enchantments to allied weapons.

• Enchants weapons with red spiritual light, enabling them to better confront Evil Spirits. 142
• Cannot provide the stronger Fire Spirit Shield enchantment until reaching Tier 3 Priesthood. 142

Spiritual Artifact Operation

Nick operates Church artifacts through a spiritual authorization tied to his unique spiritual frequency.

• Uses the Metal Dragonfly Curio to scout tunnels and locate hidden passages. 165 166
• Communicates with the artifact through spiritual perception; its authorization prevents enemy use if it is captured. 165
• Opens the Zack Town Sanctuary through his Holy Emblem. 64

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Holy Emblem of Hephaestus — Used in exorcisms and to access the Sanctuary. 3 64
• Spiked flail — Nick’s primary melee weapon. 10
• Iron-reinforced round shield — Used for defense, shield strikes, and flame techniques. 10 11
• Custom high-grade armor — Forged by Kraun and marked with Fish Scale patterns. 119 120
• Metal Dragonfly Curio — A spiritually authorized scouting artifact. 165 166
• Holy Water and consecrated oil lamps — Used for recovery, illumination, and resisting supernatural hazards. 52 67

Relationships

• Kraun Moya — Mentor, former trainee, comrade, and later trusted subordinate. Nick introduces Kraun to the Crusader Order path, trains him, and eventually makes him second-in-command. 8 31 64
• Fanny Sis — Wife. They later expect a child and ask Kraun to perform the child’s baptism. 280 489 522
• Hamfa — Old friend and fellow Church member; Hamfa assists Nick with information, Church resources, and warnings about the returning Olden Sovereigns. 39 40 50
• Hull — Zack Town Patrol Squad captain and local ally. Nick works with Hull during supernatural crises and discusses Kraun’s potential with him. 2 77
• Del — Teammate and subordinate whom Nick brings on investigations and gives opportunities to gain combat experience. 135 158
• Kraun’s future child — Nick and Fanny ask Kraun to baptize their child, reflecting the enduring trust between their families. 489 522

Story Role / Major Arcs

Zack Town Exorcist

Nick serves as Zack Town’s principal supernatural defender during a surge in Evil Spirit incidents. He investigates massacres, purifies Kraun’s residence, defeats the Goat-Headed Monster at Lockent Ranch, and organizes civilian evacuation when the Gray Mist spreads. 5 11 54

Kraun’s Mentor

After recognizing Kraun’s potential, Nick agrees to train him as a Crusader Order Warrior. He oversees Kraun’s physical training, spars with him, teaches him the Cross Sword technique, and supports his advance into the Transcendent ranks. 8 32 40 41

Security Bureau Captain

Nick leads an investigative unit through cases involving vampire nests, Flesh Alchemy, hidden cultist tunnels, hostile artifacts, and Evil Spirit infestations. He coordinates with other investigators while providing enchantments, tactical orders, and spiritual expertise. 135 142 157 165

Hamus Bishop and Church Administrator

As a Bishop, Nick helps investigate major threats around Hamus City, including contaminated zones and mining-area Doppelgangers. He later oversees practical Church development, including mining proposals, energy-chip testing, magic-array projects, and armor production. 247 317 516 560

Notable Quotes

“Three months, 100 Gold Shields. Young man, the world of mysterious power has opened its doors to you; it all depends on whether you have the ability to seize it.” 8

“If I were a Tier 3 Priest, I could provide everyone with the Fire Spirit Shield enchantment.” 142