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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Dawson (道森) 4 |
| Alias(es) | “Muscle Boy,” Adrian’s nickname for him 4 |
| Gender | Male 4 |
| Affiliation | CP9 reserve trainees; qualified for a full-membership test 4 |
| Occupation/Role | Combat trainee; lead agent on a field assignment to the Ilusia Kingdom 4 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 3, as Adrian’s unnamed hand-to-hand sparring partner; named in Chapter 4 3 4 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 25; 115 Doriki | 4 | Adrian’s Detect shows 30 Strength, 30 Endurance, Intermediate Hand-to-Hand Combat, and Basic Marksmanship. His Doriki score places him among the strongest reserve trainees 4. |
| Level 33; over 450 Doriki | 4 | Reaches 33 through further training. His Doriki had passed 450 by the previous year’s test, and he uses Finger Pistol: Fist Cannon in a spar with Adrian 4. |
| Over 500 Doriki | 4 | Meets the threshold to take the test for full CP9 membership and receives a field assignment 4. |
Background / History
Dawson first spars with Adrian during the reserve trainees’ hand-to-hand training. His size, strength, and endurance overwhelm Adrian, who can evade some blows but cannot withstand a direct hit. They are no longer paired after Adrian’s first days back because the physical gap makes the exercise one-sided 3 4.
As Dawson becomes one of the base’s strongest trainees, he remains convinced that Adrian is hiding his ability. He requests another spar, but Adrian evades his attacks with Kami-e and declines to explain his strength. When Dawson qualifies for a full-membership test, Kumadori Yamamba assigns him a field mission to the Ilusia Kingdom, with Adrian as his logistics officer 4.
At Xilian Island, Dawson realizes Adrian intends to abandon the World Government mission and tries to bring him back. Adrian counters his Fist Cannon with an Iron Fist, injuring Dawson’s hand. Dawson then joins Kumadori against Adrian, but neither can keep up with his speed. They stand down when Adrian holds his sword to Kumadori’s throat; Adrian leaves after telling Dawson to survive his future missions 6 7.
Appearance
Dawson has an exceptionally tall, heavily muscled build that makes him imposing even among the trainees 3 4.
- Stands nearly five meters tall by the time of his field assignment 4.
- Has broad shoulders, enormous fists, and eyes Adrian describes as cowbell-sized 4.
- Wears a black suit when departing on the assignment 5.
Personality
Dawson is blunt, reserved, and rarely speaks with other trainees, though Adrian is one of the few he talks to. He distrusts Adrian’s deliberately mediocre performance and repeatedly presses him about his hidden strength. His instincts also warn him when Adrian suddenly seems more dangerous before their mission 4 5.
He is committed to carrying out the World Government assignment, but his strengths are concentrated in combat: he has failed his other subjects and lacks basic navigation skills. Despite his intimidating appearance, he is fourteen during the assignment 4 6.
Abilities & Skills
Hand-to-hand combat
- Has Intermediate Hand-to-Hand Combat, backed by exceptional Strength and Endurance 4.
- Uses Finger Pistol: Fist Cannon, driving his large fist forward with cannonball-like force 4 6.
- Cannot land a decisive blow on Adrian once Adrian uses Kami-e; Adrian later injures his punching hand in a direct clash 4 6.
Marksmanship
- Has Basic Marksmanship, as shown by Adrian’s Detect 4.
Toughness
- Adrian obtains Low-Level Toughness from Dawson as a system reward. The specialty converts Stamina into additional health and physical energy; the passage does not show Dawson activating it himself 7.
Relationships
- Adrian — Former sparring partner and assigned logistics officer. Dawson suspects Adrian is concealing his strength, then opposes his departure from the World Government 3 4 6 7.
- Kumadori Yamamba — CP9 instructor who assigns Dawson his field mission. He assists her in the fight against Adrian and stands down on her order 4 7.
Notable Quotes
“Your strength is definitely not limited to this.” 4
“Then I have to stop you!” 6