Dion

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**Dion** 「ディオン *Dion*」 is a commoner hailing from Kikka. Receiving a three-leaf clover grimoire at the age of 15, Dion finally built up the courage to participate in the Magic Knight Exams three years later after encountering Fen Monroe and Bishop Quintrell.

## Appearance

Dion is a young man of slightly above average height as well as a lean build. Befitting of his status as a commoner, very few things about Dion allow him to stand out. Aside from his spiky salmon colored hair, there doesn't seem to be anything even remotely interesting about him. He possesses a sharp jawline, thin lips, and a defined nose, traits that ascertain his masculinity but are by no means rare. His almond shaped eyes, though light brown in color, are almost always narrowed, showcasing his usual attitude. Unlike the color of his hair, his eyebrows are both dark and thin. His skin is slightly tanned and damaged due to constant exposure to the sun and heat, likewise thick callouses cover his hands. Overall his appearance is reminiscent to that of the working man.

His usual attire consists of a dark long sleeve shirt over a red hoodie, long baggy black pants as well as matching red shoes. It is noted that his attire is odd, perhaps even foreign.

## Personality

Above all, Dion is characterized by his incredible lack of ambition. As both a realist and a pessimist, Dion often sees things for what they really are. This is first conveyed when Dion first met Fen Monroe and Bishop Quintrell, explaining that he would've been completely satisfied being a lower-ranked Magic Knight rather than reaching some impossibility like Magic Emperor or even Magic Knight Captain. Due to these views, Dion often sets limitations on himself before anyone else gets the chance to, as he bases most of his decisions off of sheer logic and actual chances rather than any sort of gut feeling. This is most clearly seen by how Dion purposely missed the Magic Knights Exam for three years in a row, believing he had no chances of getting in. Likewise, this also showcases his laziness. Though a commoner, Dion dreams of a life where he can relax and live in peace with a family of his own, deeming that as "satisfying".

Adding on to this, Dion is also quite an opportunist. As someone that sees the world as chances and numbers, Dion only decided to enter the Magic Knights Exam after having encountered Fen, planning to utilize him in order to get through the test as shown by his disillusion once Fen revealed his magic. Similarly, he jumped at the opportunity of being sponsored by Bishop and his noble family.

Still, despite his flaws, Dion is still a highly intelligent person that would rather do good, even if subconsciously. When his boss served Fen horse meat unknowingly due to not wanting to waste food on a peasant, Dion risked his job and security by dropping the boy's plate and making it seem as if it had been a mistake. Unlike most people, Dion shows no prejudice towards those from the Forsaken Realm or nobles, despite his attitude changing accordingly around the latter.

## Biography

### Status Matters Arc

Three years later after receiving his grimoire, Dion finds himself working at a butcher shop in Kikka, where year after year, Dion watches incoming Magic Knights reach their dreams. One day, while he washes dishes, Dion finds himself daydreaming about his ideal life, only woken up by the screams of his boss, who prompts him to treat an incoming customer. Not paying much attention to the customer, a young man of about the same age as him, Dion answers his questions nonchalantly, almost revealing that the butcher shop sold horse meat and that he himself rarely consumed meat.

In response, the young man screams, thinking Dion called him a whore. Amidst his outrage, he also reveals himself to be from the Forsaken Realm. Finally calming down, he asks for some chicken, while Dion hurriedly tells him not to mention that out loud, also stating that he himself had little problem with peasants. The young man then states he'd become a Magic Knight Captain, gunning for the squads of Golden Dawn or Crimson Lion. Dion responds by saying that he'd met a lot of people like him. When the customer asks him if he was trying to become a Magic Knight, Dion responds that after three years, he may finally attempt to take the test in order to become a regular Magic Knight. The customer's plate of meat is then brought by Dion's boss.

After some talking, Dion reveals he hates his place of work, and only does so to support him financially, he also explains his dreams of marrying a good wife to the customer. The two of them then introduce themselves to each other, with the customer revealing himself to be named Fen Monroe. When Fen goes for a fist bump, after noticing the constant looks of disdain from his boss, Dion utilizes the fist bump as an excuse to slap Fen's plate of food towards the ground, whilst making it look like an accident. Burning his finger in the process, Fen uses his healing magic accidentally when he slaps Dion in the back of the head in order to calm him down. In response, the boss fires Dion, and the latter runs away with Fen before he's told to pay for the plate.

Running a good distance away, Dion notices his finger was healed and thanks Fen, to which Fen screams, cursing his poor magical control while explaining to Dion that his magic's only capability was to heal. Dion panics, re-thinking his decision to quit his job and instantly regretting leaving with Fen, though the latter assures that due to his skills, the two of them would be fine.

As the two of them make a ruckus through their screaming, a noble, by the name of Bishop Quintrell arrives, asking if the two of them were magic knight wannabes. Fen responds by saying that Bishop couldn't dress, and the two immediately appear antagonistic towards each other. Dion warns Fen to calm down due to Bishop being a noble, though Fen pays no attention to the warning. Intrigued, Bishop agrees that there was little difference between him and the two of them, and so declares that he'd take both Dion and Fen under his wing.

Bishop explains that he'd like to sponsor both Dion and Fen, causing Fen to reveal that a Magic Knight Captain already sponsored him, much to Dion's chagrin. Though Fen says he wants to become a Magic Knight with no help, he tells Bishop that he's better than any other noble he's met due to wanting to help them. Unlike Fen, Dion seems intrigued by Bishop's offer. After revealing that unlike Fen and Bishop, Dion had no interest in becoming a Magic Knight Captain, Bishop tells the two of them to meet him at a restaurant later that day, expressing that both of them, especially Dion, needed to shower. Fen remains with Dion, asking for his magic, though Dion explains that revealing his magic was the last thing he'd do.

A few hours later, the group meets up once more at the restaurant, knowing that he wouldn't have to pay, Dion asks for the most expensive dish on the restaurant. Telling Dion that he'd only pay this once, Bishop then proceeds to talk about the sponsorship. Dion appears curious as to what Bishop would get out of a sponsorship, though he gets no proper answer. As the food arrives, Bishop reveals that he couldn't get Dion through the exams, but would make sure his status as a commoner did not impact his growth as a Magic Knight. Dion claims that he knows how to deal with nobles, and Fen then relates his comment to Dion's boss, causing Dion to ask how he knew that his boss didn't like Fen. Dion responds by saying that the meat he served him was weird, and that he knew Dion was a nice guy, which surprises Dion.

Going back to their talk about the sponsorship, Dion asks how strong Bishop is, to which the noble tells him his power couldn't be quantified. Not wanting to trust Bishop solely upon his word, Dion riles Fen up in order to see both of them fight each other, though ultimately Bishop declines. Fen then asks Bishop if he'd announce the sponsorship, to which the latter replies that just by being around him, naturally, people would notice, though he claims that Dion would also have to put in effort. After finishing their meal, the trio goes their separate ways.

### Mystic Origin Arc

The next day, Dion heads towards a gala organized for the Magic Knight Exams' applicants in search of Fen and Bishop, near instantly after walking in, Dion meets up with Fen. Not knowing what they're supposed to do there, Dion explains to Fen that with the gala, he'd get a chance to get a look at the kind of life he desired. As Fen asks if Magic Knights would be there, and Dion is unable to answer properly, Gray Roland steps in, introducing himself to both of the applicants. Interested in Gray's knowledge, Dion wonders which squad works the least, to which Gray responds that either Violet Orca or Aqua Deer. Fen butts in claiming that Dion should aspire for a squad that actually went out of Clover, or seriously protected it.

Gray then reveals that he got much of his information from listening to drunk nobles, causing Dion to become worried as to who Gray actually was, while Fen simply laughs. In order to get a better read of Gray, Dion asks him what squad he wishes to join, causing all of them to reveal the squads they wished to be in. When Dion has no answer, Gray asks for his affinity, though Dion once more, refuses to reveal it. Claiming that he'd pick a squad in the moment, Dion and Fen say their goodbyes to Gray as they go to find Bishop.

Finding Bishop sitting at a table, the three of them enjoy both food and drinks as they try to figure out the purpose of the gala. To pass the time, the trio plays a game in which they had to figure out several details or past about many of the other Magic Knight applicants. However, Dion refuses to play the game due to people possibly hearing them.

After many idle chats, the main event of the evening is finally revealed, through the introduction of seven of the Magic Knight Captains and a Vice Captain. Revealing the function of their squads and their magics, the applicants then get a chance to talk to captains one on one in order to get a glimpse of the life they lead. Wanting to leave, Dion notices Fen talking to one of the captains and makes up his mind to do the same, approaching the Blue Rose captain, Feuer Sirvard.

Immediately, Feuer notices Dion's lack of confidence in his speech, reprimanding him for it. Dion explains that if he tried to have confidence, he'd be faking it, causing Feuer to ask him what was holding him back from having confidence. Not knowing how to respond, Dion changes the topic by asking why the squad was all female. When Feuer responds, remarking his bravery, Dion disagrees, though refuses to argue against a Captain. After Feuer explains the function of her squad, Dion asks if any male members had ever been more than errand boys, to which she answers that such thing had never happened, causing Dion to panic. Still, Feuer assures Dion that he still had his own potential, even giving him advice that Dion describes as cryptic. Saying his goodbyes to Feuer, Dion tells her to address him by his name, to which Feuer asks him to do the same before he leaves.

Following his talk with Feuer, Dion then approaches the Black Bulls captain, Zahir Fubushi. Terrified by the man, Dion asks why he thought none of them were fit to be Magic Knights, to which Zahir answers that it was just what he saw at a glance, he then asks Dion if he thought he had the potential to prove him wrong. Once more, Dion appears confused by the mentioning of potential, and says he can't answer the question. Zahir tells Dion that all he needed was the determination to do what he wants, claiming that potential was bullshit, and intrigued Dion asks him if he could become a Magic Knight, perhaps even a Captain if he hated working hard. Zahir responds, claiming that though a pussy, he could, and that with Zahir's training, he'd be less of a pussy. Though Dion explains that he'd still be a coward, Zahir then explains what the Black Bulls do, which surprises Dion due to the nature of their tasks. Finally, asking Zahir if the Black Bulls had a reputation, Dion explains that reputation was important. Liking the fact that Dion spoke his mind, Zahir tells him that he'd keep an eye on the rookie during the exams, before the two part ways.

Afterwards, Dion talks to the captain of the Silver Eagles, Lucielle Silva. Similarly to the others, Dion asks about their role as a police force, and Lucielle explains that it ranged from menial jobs to drug busting, depending on the day. Intrigued by how commoners and nobles collaborated in the squad, Lucielle tells Dion not to compare her to other Silvas. Lucielle then teases Dion when he claims that he just wants to avoid trouble with nobles, despite not minding them. Asking more questions, Lucielle reveals that what she looked for more than anything was ability, which disappoints Dion, believing that to be something that was pre-determined. Still, the two of them bond over the fact that they were liabilities, Dion explaining that he was the laziest person in all of Clover. Teasing him once more, Dion blushes and then leaves, saying that he needed to get ready for the exams.

The last captain Dion approaches is Rosanne Vermillion, who leads the Crimson Lions. Much like the other squads, he asks about the nature of their work, deeming it as "easy", which puts Rosanne on edge immediately. She becomes even more annoyed when Dion appears upset at her stating that what she looked for in members of her squad was power. When Dion reveals that he has no power, nor any desire to have it, believing it to be something that was pre-determined. Rosanne tells Dion that Clover had no use for cowards, and that therefore, he was unfit to become a Magic Knight. She even goes as far as to ask why Dion should become a Magic Knight, and when Dion is unable to formulate an answer, he leaves hurriedly out of the gala.

### Quality Time Arc

After talking to Rosanne Vermillion, Dion regresses into his past self, deeming himself unable to become a Magic Knight. Amidst his outcry, Dion heads towards the merchant district of Kikka, hoping to find a shop to work in that his former boss hadn't talked too. Noticing a rather strange shop he'd never seen before, Dion immediately heads towards it. Seconds upon entering Ohdove Heartslamb greets Dion, noticing the melancholy on his expression, sitting him down and preparing him a cup of tea.

Surprised by her attentiveness, Dion explains that he was there for a job opening, causing Ohdove to immediately question him, asking him what his best and worst qualities were. In response, Dion explains that his realism is both his best and apparently worst quality. Ohdove tells Dion to head with her to the back of the shop, calling him a coward, much to Dion's dismay. Handing him a hammer, Ohdove asks Dion to make whatever he pleased with what was available in the shop. Wanting to make whatever's easiest, Dion notices the hammer's condition, utilizing his bubble magic to clean it. Surprised, Ohdove seems intrigued by the magic asking Dion if he was a Magic Knight, to which Dion replies that he wasn't meant to be one. Annoyed by his response, Ohdove kicks a table, telling Dion to pick himself up if he didn't want her to shave his hair before approaching him with a razor. Though Dion tells her not to, as it was his only above average quality, he remains still, holding onto the hammer.

When Dion doesn't move, Ohdove stops, telling Dion to stop comparing himself to other people. Dion asks if it was okay to pursue his dream out of selfishness, even asking her if his goal wasn't adequate to being a Magic Knight. Ohdove kisses his nose, telling him that selfishness meant he was hungry, and that a simple goal wasn't bad as long as it was his. Dion trips over and Ohdove tells him to leave and to keep the hammer. While mentally reaffirming his desire to prove Rosanne wrong, Dion asks for Ohdove's name, telling her that her shop could use a little cleaning.

Agreeing to let him help, Dion then grabs the mop, using it along with his magic to clean Ohdove's store. After noticing how Dion utilized it, Ohdove uses her Quality Magic to enhance it to its fullest. Dion thanks Ohdove, impressed by her Magic Knight and intrigued by her past. While Ohdove refuses to answer, Dion tells her that the next time they met, they'd talk about her.

## Battle Prowess

### Magic

* **Bubble Magic**: Dion uses this magic attribute to generate and manipulate bubbles.
* **Weakening Magic**:

### Equipment

* **Grimoire**: Dion possesses a three-leaf clover grimoire that contains several bubble-based spells. The grimoire itself is light blue colored, with ocean-based patterns and bubble symbols along with an aqua-colored clover insignia.
* **Mop**: After meeting Ohdove Heartslamb, who declared that Dion possessed a natural affinity to the mop after watching him utilize it to clean, Dion got himself Ohdove's mop, enhanced to the fullest potential by her Quality Magic. The mop is a dark shade of brown, while the twisted fibers, like most mops are white. Despite the seeming simplicity of the object, due to Ohdove's quality magic, it is able to against other weapons, and even overcome them with ease.

Dion's grimoireDion's mop

## Events

* Status Matters
* Magic Knights Gala
* Quality Time
* Magic Knights Entrance Exam

## Trivia

* Dion's image source is **Itadori Yuuji** from *Jujutsu Kaisen*.
* Dion's theme song is Simple and Clean by Utada Hikaru.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Simple and Bold: Dion is introduced working at a Butcher Shop in Kikka.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Simple and Bold: Dion explains his goal to Fen Monroe.
3. ↑ Simple and Bold: Dion's physical appearance is revealed.
4. ↑ Dine and Dash: Bishop finds Dion's outfit strange, noting that it might be foreign.
5. ↑ Step Up: Dion asks Bishop why he'd even be a Magic Knight if he was financially stable.
6. ↑ Simple and Bold: Dion regrets quitting after finding out Fen's magic.
7. ↑ Simple and Bold: Dion swipes Fen's plate towards the ground.