Edwin Black (RPGX)

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**Edwin Black** (RPGX) is Edwin Black in the Taimanin RPGX world, he is the result of a partial fusion with Fuuma Kotaro (TABA).

He used the name **Kuroto** as a cover and was known as Edwin Cromwell before changing his name. Unlike normal Black, a part of him has become slightly more human. Him, Fuuma Kotaro and Teutates are deeply connected in RPGX.

## Personality

Very interested in the RPGX version of Fuuma Kotaro but also mixed on him, if he is compared. In many ways, prefers his new self, and sees his new-found humanity as a positive, though he still values human life not highly.

Slightly arrogant but curious of others, otherwise shares many trades with normal Black and some with Kotaro. Protective of his subjects. Has gained more humanity as a result of the fusion, shown to be unlucky with money. Dislikes to talk and often prefers to remain silent, calm and composed.

Observes things from the distance, rather uses his summoned demons such as Greedy Darkness and Jealous Darkness to fight for him.

Uncertain if having an appetite is good or bad, has a sweet tooth. It is stated that he gives the aura of a "mercenary or bounty hunter" by an old innkeeper, and is called a Knight by a young girl.

Views himself as "freed" from the burden of destruction/recreation and has started to wander of the human world, studying human governments. While still viewing democracy, socialism and autocracies all as flawed, and unsure what system he would like to create, thinks that all human systems imperfect or not at least are much better than the stagnated demon realm. Nomad, for Black in this world, is meant as an "arc" and a way to both shake things up and improve it, even if the direction isn't clear.

### Relationships

 Kotaro | In TABA shows observes Kotaro for his sealed Evil Eyes powers and progress, views him as somebody worth fighting later on. Kotaro wishes to kill him in turn. In RPGX, he is now bound to Kotaro, as that version of Black came from TABA and has fused with Kotaro in parts and exchanged abilities. In Action Taimanin, he has shown little interest until he was defeated by the strategies of Kotaro but left alive, at which point he swore to kill Kotaro himself.

## Appearance

He wears a hood, has white hair and red eyes.

Later takes on the form of Black but is drawn by a different artist.

## History

When Edwin Black of the TABA timeline was fighting against Fuuma (TABA), and the world was reset thanks to his ability, something went wrong.

Kotaro was able to absorb a part of Black and on the "reset" both exchanged parts of their powers. This Edwin Black gained some humanity, including hunger and sleep, on top of the abilities of Kotaro like the Evil Eye Ninja Art. This also resulted in the creation of a third entity known as Teutates, which calls itself the true black. As a result, three people now have a portion of Edwin Black's power. Teutates himself, had been given a Residue of Darkness, by Beelzebub, and eaten the fragment created from the TABA reset, which resulted in his transformation.

Most evil actions Black was known for like the Koukawa Massacre, Oboro's corruption or and death of Shinganji Kaede are now performed by Teutates, the Corpse Lord.

Edwin, is the younger brother of Carla Cromwell, the Blood Lord. He had left the Demon Realm, to create a place for those living in the twilight between the realms without a home, and changed his name to Edwin Black.

In the year, **2063**, Shinganji Sakyo was confronted by Edwin Black and both fought, but Black was only there to talk, explaining his travels in the human world, and that though he saw many faults in human governments, he also saw opportunity in the imperfection, bothered by the stagnation of the demon realm. As both began to talk, it became clear that Black suggested forming a new "Nomad" as a haven, for the innocent not with a clear government in mind. However, he required Sakyo's help thanks to his ability and money. Sakyo agreed under the condition that Black, would only kill if it was required. Black, that thanks to the TABA Reset had become more "human", did not mind and both began to form the current Nomad.

Sakyo created a front company called "Zero Nations Group" and operated out of the UFS city Allenton. In the year **2065**, Black would arrive every day, as Sakyo eat his dinner, to eat some sweets dishes. However, conflict with Task Force G began to rise, and Black fought off Silver Skull not killing him as requested. As both returned to the base of operations, they were greeted by Shinganji Kaede not much later. While Sakyo was surprised, Black seemed to know she would be there. With Sakyo and guard Makishima Niemon, confused it became clear both had been meeting each other in secret, and Kaede had become pregnant. Sakyo was asked to keep it a secret a bit longer and, he was asked to give a name suggestion to the unborn Shinganji Kurenai.

In the year **2067**, Kaede which was pregnant again at this point, was attacked by Task Force G, and died by the hands of Teutates with Sakyo arriving too late, as her body was taken. Black's reaction to this has not been seen yet, and it is unknown if he tried to make contact with Kurenai afterward.

Kuroto (Edwin Black) had appeared in front of Fuuma Kotaro one day, around the year **2082**, and confronted Kotaro about their previous life. Kotaro turned him away, using an unknown demonic power and was helped by Shisui a character from the previous world that lives in Kotaro's body. Kuroto reveals, their backstory and his interest in this situation. However, before the conversation can go on, the witch Euryale that hunts Edwin Black for her own reasons, attacks Kuoto. Resulting in Kuroto fleeing.

Kuroto appears later on in Yomihara, before the Palace of Darkness where he is initially stopped by the guards. Ingrid that looks at the commotion recognizes, that he is Edwin Black and apologies. Black is let in but also tells Ingrid, he would prefer to be called Kuroto for a bit longer for cover. Some time afterward, Edwin Black is now in his adult form, meeting up with Kii and Mismarin guards of his mansion. Who informs him about a confrontation and fight with the Succubus, Ishtar, that searches for the heir of the Incubus King.

Black is seen much later in some conflict with street thugs (Ishiyama Takuto and Ishiyama Ryoji) warning them beforehand, he uses his skills but before striking, Euryale arrives again and starts attacking. Killing the thugs in the crossfire. Black tries to flee with a teleportation spells, but Euryale is able to follow him, standing in the wilderness of the demon realm. Black mentions that he lost his "perfection" and "immortality", and additionally wishes to make a deal with Euryale which fails. He is pushed back more and more but before losing used "Fuuma Kotaro Evil Ability from TABA" and counters Euryale slicing her apart. However, a spell which was prepared by Euyale was triggered by her defeat. Green flames and damage was done to Black, which he was not able to heal, his skills somewhat sealed. Unable to teleport, Black throws a rock into the air to pick a direction to try and find his way back to civilization.

Many months later, Black has not made much progress with no money for either realm, he is forced to walk and somewhat lost trying to avoid the forces of the demon realm, including Teutates, Bismarck and the other Lords. He walks into the Taimanin Yanagi Mutsuho, which was on her own way to a mission in the demon realm. Both out of money, agree to a quest of a nearby rather shifty village elder, and they defeat a number of Trolls and Basilisks, he somewhat befriends Mutsuho but uses his cover name Kuroto to remain unnoticed.

After, separating, Black makes his way to Greenfort Village, hoping to make contact with somebody soon, he stays over the night but is unable to find a place to sleep as he is seen as suspicious. A child demon and mother demon, which fear humans, invited him to stay over. However, Ironside that had been revived by Teutates attacked the small village. Black protected the child and mother and killed Ironside fully. Afterward Marika Krishna, appears having been sent by the Blood Lord to pick up Black and both teleport away with a spell she prepared.

Black, later sent a letter to his sister Carla Cromwell, with one of his Hell Knights, Rola.

## Powers/Abilities

**Main Weapon**: Summon Demons (Greedy Darkness and Jealous Darkness)

* **Ninja Art**: "**Evil Eye**", "**Demonic Gate**" His eye shines golden, it steals a power once he touches a target. Gives him an ability of his choice and makes the victim unable to use it. Can steal the good eyesight of a cat or the supernatural healing of a demon, as well as other Ninja Arts. Limited to a single stolen skill.
	+ His other eye shines silver. With it, he can use an ability, he has stolen in the past and can combine it with a skill he has stolen at the moment. Former targets are still able to use their skills. However, this is extremely taxing on his body and can lead to his death.
	+ **Demonic Gate Mode**: Able to absorb another person into himself, is able to learn their memories. It grants him, the full skill set during the time, and he cannot be detected. Only able to absorb a single person at a time. A person absorbed still exists in suspended animation, and is released after the user wants to return to their old form.

* **Shadow Magic**: Creates Blades of dark mist. Able to cut large enemies, but not as strong as other versions of Black.
* **Regeneration**: Weakened
* **Vampire Powers**: Weakened, in part gained human weakness like getting tired or needing normal food.

## Trivia

* RPGX translation may hold mistakes.
* The Black of that universe is missing some of his powers, but gained abilities of Fuuma Kotaro from TABA.
* The RPGX Black is done by artist K-SUWABE.
* The widow demon in Greenfort is based on Katsuragi Aiko, somebody that Fuuma Kotaro (TABA) interacted with.
* Called as reliable as Fuuma Kotaro by Yanagi Mutsuho.

## Gallery

Black in RPGX drawn by K-SUWABEGuise of KurotoSilver and Gold Eye use originally Evil Eye of Fuuma Kotaro.Around Nomad founding.Fighting together with Yanagi Mutsuho against Basilisk, during the time both traveled the demon realm.