Goliath

He is but a giant. His silhouette awing, his power indestructible. His weapon a colossal blade that no one else can lift. His victories, gleaming like oiled fur on the blade's fang, nourished by countless wars and savage sacrifices. His prize, a mountain of heads severed from his enemies and kin, crowned only by his own head on top.

Unlocks at: Awakener Level 1

On April 2, A.F. 3@2, a temple remain in the Ashdod region was vandalized.

As the only one who had university education, I, a mere visitor, was invited by the regional administrator to participate in the architectural assessment of the ruins. Haha, I should never let them know that my "university" isn't quite what it seems.

On the afternoon of April 3, I entered the center of the temple. Ancient Semitics used it as a place of worship, and their pagan belief once flourished among the pillars before lost in history.

Yet what appeared before me was a sculpture that could be mistaken by no one. I clearly knew that the folds on its clothes should indicate the texture of striped linen.

However, its both hands were broken, its head severed from the body, and its lower limbs shattered on the threshold. Mucilage covered everywhere like the trace of a sticky slug. Upon inspection, there were few peculiar scratches buried within, accompanied by a giant, webbed footprint.

The pagan belief may still circulate nearby, but a formal investigation is not urgently necessary. I will extend my stay in the Ashdod region.

Fin@1@2sen,"An account of a trip around five cities of the Philistines"

Unlocks at: Affinity Level 3

Goliath is tyrannical and ruthless, but his power is undeniable. According to Miss Erica's battle records, his brutal brawn can no doubt guarantee his advantage even in isolated and vicious situations. I believe that Goliath does not care about the level of his partner's ability just because no one can hold a candle to him in his world.

However, everytime Goliath faces Miryam, fear always seeps from his eyes uncontrollably. It's hard to imagine what kind of existence would evoke such awe from this despotic ruler and brutal former-king.

Additionally, he has shown unusual concern for Miss Murphy. Sometimes he was witnessed to wander around the university's surrounding maze, maybe waiting for Murphy to return from her mission. Sometimes he would distantly observe Murphy's condition, seemingly worrying about possible injuries during her tasks.

Miss Peaslee also notices this. Once she said to me half-jokingly,"Hey, don't you think he's trying to be an ordinary father?"

"Observation record from an intern researcher"

Unlocks at: Affinity Level 5

A scar jagged across his neck. A declaration of death for his people, while a coronation of majestic power for him.

When exile marks his failure, bitterness drown his breath; when despration hollows for surrender, and tides clamor for sacrificehe prays to the God for the power. His transcendent power.

Thus the God's apostle accepts his prayer, severing his head as an offering.

Thus the God's apostle acknowledges his prayer, emplacing the remnants of immortal on his exposed cervical spine.

Thus the God's apostle answers his prayer, leading him into the sanctum of eternity.

Unlocks at: Affinity Level 7

Beheading death's cold embrace, he survived and transformed. The glitter on his blade fades. The mask of apostle conceals his savage expression.

He did revere instinctively when that miracle manifested. But no god could capture his fear, and no cult could earn his faith.

A giant should not yield to others. A warrior should not lower his head.

His past already wreathed in dust, his war still longing for final triumph. The desire for conquest run through his veins, etching into bones like a sigil bearing the bestowed power. Perhaps, one day, death will end his dominion. Perhaps, one day, he will rise to the sole supremacy.

Unlocks at: Affinity Level 9