Innocent Zero

The tragedy of a man who wanted to defeat death, but in the process destroyed everything that made his life meaningful.

Inocent Zero says that he doesn't need a family, but he creates one. He says that he does not feel fear, but spends his life on victory over death. He calls himself free, but becomes a prisoner of his own plan. He considers emotions to be a weakness, but reacts painfully to the disobedience of his sons.

Its main theme is the impossibility of escaping from one's own humanity. The harder he tries to become something more, the clearer it becomes that he is still human: scared, lonely, and desperately in need of what he is giving up.

"Everything comes to its natural end. Except me."

"Time is not wrong. Those who try to resist it are mistaken."

"Perfection requires sacrifices. You just don't want to bring them."

"You call it cruelty because you can't see the end result."

"Weakness is a disease. I offer a cure."

"Don't confuse my patience with mercy."

"I'm not taking away your choice. I spare you the trouble of choosing."

"Blood kinship does not make a person a family. A family is what you create."

"The human body is just a shell. The shell can be replaced."

"Mash, you weren't born to live an ordinary life."

Goals and dreams

Life goal: to become an absolute, perfect person, not subject to aging, disease and death.

Dream: to create a perfect body and rebuild humanity.

What motivates them: fear of death, the desire to surpass the teacher, the desire to prove their own exclusivity.

What demotivates: the realization that even immortality can be meaningless.

What he is ready to sacrifice for: everything except his own memory and knowledge.

For what he will not go for anything: he is not ready to abandon his plan, even if he destroys his children.

Financial Situation

Extremely rich due to secret deals, the sale of magical artifacts, smuggling, experiments, services for influential magicians. He does not show off his wealth openly, his luxury is hidden in the quality of tools, rare books, castle defenses, and unique magical materials.

Attitude to alcohol and substances

Attitude to alcohol is restrained: he can drink a glass of dry wine, but does not allow himself to be intoxicated. It is negative for narcotic substances if they have no research value. Addiction is considered a form of loss of control.

How to cope with stress

· goes to the laboratory;
· fingers the clock;
· takes detailed notes;
· trains magic;
· rebuilds the plan;
· isolates himself from everyone;
· resorts to potions;
· analyzes mistakes to exhaustion.

If the stress is too strong, he begins to speak even quieter and becomes more dangerous. His rage is manifested not by shouts, but by the sudden precision of his actions.

What it stores as a memory

· the mother's old ribbon;
· the first broken pocket watch;
· a child's drawing of one of the sons;
· dried leaf from his hometown;
· several notes about Masha made before their meeting.

He

is not sure that he was the first to want immortality for himself. Perhaps initially he tried to save his mother's life, but over time he forgot the real reason and replaced it with the idea of his own perfection.

Inner Conflict

Inocent Zero wants to stop being human because he believes human nature is weak. But it is human feelings—fear, love, envy, loneliness, and the need for recognition—that govern all his actions.

To the weather

Good sunny weather is considered too open and annoying. It loves fog, snow, thunderstorms - they hide the boundaries of space and create a feeling of slowed down time.

Ordinary

sports are not interesting. He prefers fencing, meditation, breathing exercises, training fights, long walks.

To social networks

I would use it for surveillance, create anonymous accounts, analyze user behavior, and would not publish personal information. I would be annoyed because of the excessive openness of people.

Vehicles

Prefers teleportation, a personal magic portal, or a closed carriage. He does not like public transport because of the noise, crowding and the inability to control the environment.

Pets

White Raven Meridian - lives in the castle. Inocent Zero claims that the bird is there to transmit messages, but actually talks to it during insomnia.

White Snake - Kept in a laboratory. He does not call her a pet, but takes care of her.

· General condition: artificially maintained.
· Chronic features: instability of the body after magical changes.
· Sleep: insufficient, superficial.
· Pulse: slow.
· Body temperature: below normal.
· Pain threshold: high.
· Vision: Sharp, but sometimes there are distortions after the magic of time.
· Traces of operations: on the back, chest, arms.
· Magical exhaustion: trembling fingers, tinnitus, disorientation.
· Vulnerability: Excessive use of temporal magic disrupts the perception of the present.

· Color: black, silver, maroon.
· Food: dark chocolate, meat with spices, strong soup.
· Drink: dry red wine, black tea without sugar.
· Animal: raven, white snake.
· Time of day: late night.
· Weather: cold, fog, snow, thunderstorm.
· Location: library, laboratory, clock tower.
· Music: organ, cello, choral works.
· Material: silver, glass, black stone.
· Smell: rain on the stone, old books, medicinal herbs.

What I like

· silence;
· accuracy;
· ancient mechanisms;
· well-organized space;
· strong opponents;
· rare books;
· night walks;
· cold air;
· chess;
· a serviceable clock;
· people who keep their word;
· to observe other people's reactions.

What I don't like

· chaos;
· loud laughter;
· idle talk;
· childish stubbornness;
· disorder;
· flattery;
· sentimentality;
· open pity;
· weakness as an excuse;
· a broken watch;
· tardiness;
· when he is interrupted;
· when Mash ignores his threats.

How he rests

· disassembles faulty watches and reassembles them;
· plays the organ alone;
· walks at night;
· he reads old books.

What does he do when he is
alone
· talks to the white raven Meridian;
· sorts through old things;
· looks at the snow;
· takes notes;
· Sometimes he falls asleep right in the laboratory.

A typical day

1. He wakes up before dawn.
2. Checks the clock and records.
3. A few hours in the laboratory.
4. Studies reports of subordinates.
5. Trains the magic of time.
6. Checks the status of experiments.
7. Meetings with members of the organization.
8. In the evening, he reads or works on a plan.
9. Before going to bed, he looks at the clock.

Habits

· always sits with his back to the wall;
· checks the time after waking up;
· washes hands before and after work;
· lays out the tools in a strict order;
· does not like to be touched;
· counts steps in long corridors;
· keeps notes only in his own handwriting;
· never throws away a broken watch;
· in case of irritation, he taps his fingernail on the glass;
· before the fight, he takes off the ring and puts it in his left pocket;
· He sleeps no more than four hours.

Eating

habits Eats slowly and without pleasure. Food is a necessity, not a rest.

· prefers small portions;
· does not like sweets;
· drinks tea very hot;
· avoids bright foods;
· may miss several meals during the experiment;
· does not like conversations at meals;
· Sometimes he tries dangerous ingredients himself.

Favorite food: meat with spices, strong soup, dark chocolate.
Favorite drink: dry red wine, black tea without sugar.

Bad habits

· excessive consumption of strong tea;
· insomnia;
· work until exhaustion;
· abuse of potions;
· pain suppression;
· constant use of restorative magic;
· infrequent drinking of alcohol alone;
· obsessive return to the same calculations.

Hobbies

· collecting watches;
· restoration of old mechanisms;
· keeping records of magical experiments;
· growing poisonous plants;
· chess;
· reading medical and historical treatises;
· drawing anatomical diagrams;
· playing the organ;
· stargazing;
· Crafting rare potions
· language learning;
· genealogical maps.

Official diagnoses were not made. Within the framework of artistic interpretation:

· obsessive desire for control;
· narcissistic traits;
· emotional detachment;
· pathological perfectionism;
· obsessive fear of aging;
· difficulty recognizing one's own emotions;
· a tendency to rationalize cruelty;
· fear of dependence.

Phobias

· death;
· aging;
· memory loss;
· immobility;
· own helplessness;
· destruction of the body;
· oblivion;
· inability to influence the result;
· to be rejected by someone whom he considers his own.

The deepest phobia is not physical death, but the idea that after death no one will remember him and everything he created will be meaningless.

Personal Magic: Timez

· time stop;
· time acceleration/dilation;
· time rollback (undoing actions);
· aging on touch;
· Creating clockwise attacks.
· body restoration.

Stolen Magic

Spaces: Stolen from Valberg Baigan. Teleportation, cutting space, creating dimensions.

Darkness: Stolen from Adam Jobs. Creating darkness that erases everything it touches.

Summons of the Gods

· Chronos (God of Time);
· Uranus (god of the sky);
· Lucifer (God of Darkness).

Special Forms

Demonic form: purple skin, horns, wings, five eyes on the chest, black sclera. Obtained after consuming the hearts of his sons.

Perfect Form: A white humanoid with a gear-shaped halo and four wings. Achieved after receiving Masha's heart.

Other Abilities

· regeneration;
· Change of appearance;
· necromancy;
· levitation;
· creating clones;
· Absorption of magic.

Regro Burnaded

Regro is the man who became Masha's real father. Inocent Zero treats him with contempt, considering him weak. But deep down, he envies Regro: he was able to give Masha love and security without power, magic and experiments.

Mash Burnaded

Mash is the most important and most rebellious son. Inocent Zero sees in him the perfect combination of physical abilities and unusual nature. He tries to convince himself that he is only interested in Mash's potential, but in fact, his reaction to his son's disobedience reveals deeply hidden feelings: wounded pride, a desire to be recognized by his father, jealousy of Regro.

Domina Blowlive

Domina is more eager than anyone else to earn her father's approval. Inocent Zero maintains this dependency, sometimes deliberately pitting his sons against each other. He sees Domina as a strong but emotionally unstable heir.

Doom

Doom commands Inocent Zero respect for his strength, discipline, and combat abilities. But even his father does not fully perceive him as an independent person.

Famin, Epidemus, Delister

The rest of the sons are different results of the same experiment. He evaluates them not by individuality, but by usefulness.

Adam Jobs

Teacher and Master. Inocent Zero has complex feelings for him: respect, envy, resentment. He stole the magic of darkness from Adam, which became a symbol of his betrayal.

Wahlberg Baigan

Former friend and fellow student. The only one who could stand up to Inocent Zero. Their relationship is a story of disappointment and mutual enmity.

Family

Father: Healer, died when Cyril was a teenager.
Mother: the keeper of old magical texts. She died when Cyril was a child. Her death was a key trauma.
Siblings: None.
Teacher: Adam Jobs is one of the strongest magicians in history.
Sons: Doom, Famin, Epidem, Delister, Domina Blowlive, Mash Burned.

Childhood

Cyril Marcus was born in a poor northern family. His father was a healer, his mother was a keeper of ancient magical texts. Childhood was not easy: illnesses, cold, constant struggle for survival.

The death of his mother was a turning point. Cyril could not understand why knowledge and magic could not save her. He decided that the human body was imperfect and began to look for ways to overcome its limitations.

After

the death of his mother, Cyril became obsessed with the idea of victory over death. Initially, his research was aimed at healing, but gradually he moved from a desire to save people to a desire to rebuild the very nature of man.

He gave up his own name and began to call himself Inocent Zero. This name symbolized his desire to start the history of mankind anew, from the "zero point".

Trauma and painful memories

· death of the mother;
· the first unsuccessful experiment;
· loss of a loved one due to one's own mistake;
· the realization that his sons fear him, not love him.

What he remembers with warmth

· the smell of herbs in his father's workshop;
· how his mother read old texts to him;
· the first lesson with Adam Jobs;
· rare moments of silence in the library.

What he tries to forget

· the face of a dying mother;
· the screams of the first test subjects;
· the moment when one of the sons looked at him with hatred for the first time.

Does he trust easily: no. Trust for him is a form of vulnerability.

With strangers: cold, polite, appreciates their usefulness.

With friends: there are no real friends. There are allies, subordinates, informants.

With enemies: respects the strong, despises the weak. He can conduct long monologues, mocking the enemy.

Does he know how to ask for help: no. He prefers to act independently or through manipulation.

Whether he knows how to help: only if it corresponds to his plan.

Solo or Team Man: A lone who uses a team.

In society: behaves like the master of the situation, even if formally he is not.

Difficulties in communication: does not understand the emotional needs of others, gets irritated by empty conversations.

Reaction to betrayal: cold rage, prolonged revenge, destruction of the traitor and everything that is dear to him.

Inocent Zero sees himself not as an ordinary person, but as a project that needs to be improved. His body is a tool, a shell, a material for experimentation. He evaluates himself according to the criteria of strength, proximity to immortality, and the ability to control the situation.

Is he satisfied with himself: never completely. There is always something to improve, replace, redo.

Complexes: fear of aging, fear of losing control, painful attitude to one's own imperfection.

What he values in himself: intelligence, discipline, the ability to long-term planning, magical power.

What he doesn't like about himself: the need to sleep, physical pain, signs of aging, emotional reactions that he cannot explain, attachment to his sons, inability to control Masha.

Does he compare himself with others: constantly. Especially with Adam Jobs and those who managed to achieve what he considers significant.

Is he afraid of not being good enough: yes, although he never admits it.

Does he know how to feel sorry for himself: no. He considers self-pity to be a manifestation of weakness.

What raises self-esteem: a successful experiment, victory over a strong opponent, confirmation of one's own superiority.

What can break him internally: the realization that his plan failed, that he was wrong, that his sacrifices were in vain.

Main features

· calculating;
· patient;
· observant;
· arrogant;
· perfectionistic;
· vengeful;
· emotionally closed;
· manipulative;
· rational;
· domineering;
· curious;
· cruel;
· disciplined;
· possessive;
· stubborn.

Strengths

· outstanding intelligence;
· the ability to make long-term plans;
· iron endurance;
· high observation skills;
· the ability to quickly analyze the enemy;
· the great power of magic;
· leadership qualities;
· the ability to hide fear;
· exceptional discipline;
· patience;
· the ability to learn from mistakes.

Weaknesses

· morbid obsession with immortality;
· inability to trust;
· lack of normal empathy;
· fear of losing control;
· pride;
· inability to accept rejection;
· emotional dependence on recognition;
· a tendency to underestimate people driven by love;
· excessive confidence in one's own calculations;
· inability to sincerely ask for help;
· fear of being unnecessary.

Voice: low, deep, velvety. It sounds calm even with threats. He speaks slowly, choosing his words carefully. Pauses in his speech make the interlocutor nervous.

Manner of speech:

· does not raise his voice;
· rarely uses exclamations;
· does not use slang;
· addresses by name only when he wants to emphasize significance;
· he often speaks in metaphors about time, the body, death and imperfection;
· does not like to repeat;
· long pauses before important phrases.

Favorite phrases and quotes:

· "Everything comes to its natural end. Except me."
· "Time is not wrong. Those who try to resist it are mistaken."
· "Perfection requires sacrifices. You just don't want to bring them."
· "You call it cruelty because you can't see the end result."
· "Weakness is a disease. I offer a cure."
· "Don't confuse my patience with mercy."
· "I'm not taking away your choice. I spare you the trouble of choosing."
· "Blood kinship does not make a person a family. A family is what you create."
· "The human body is just a shell. The shell can be replaced."
· "Mash, you weren't born to live an ordinary life."

Gestures and facial expressions:

· rarely gesticulates;
· adjusts the glove before a dangerous conversation;
· runs his thumb along the edge of a pocket watch;
· tilts his head, studying the interlocutor;
· looks not into the eyes, but at the hands and posture;
· a slight smile when the opponent believes that he has won;
· when irritated, he taps his fingernail on glass or table.

Laughter: restrained, short, almost silent. More like an exhalation than real laughter. He has almost no sincere laughter.

As it shows discomfort: he stops looking into the eyes, begins to count seconds or check the watch.

Inocent Zero is a man with an aristocratic, almost sickly pallor. His facial features are sharp, chiseled, as if carved from marble. He gives the impression of a man who does not belong to any era – too perfect, too detached.

Hair: long, straight, silvery-white. Usually combed back and fall down the shoulders and back. On the forehead, they form a V-shape. The hair looks soft, but feels like cold silk.

Eyes: bright red, with a piercing, appraising look. The iris has a slight amber hue in certain lighting. The gaze is almost always calm, but when using magic or in moments of anger, the eyes begin to glow.

Markings: Under each eye are two black lines resembling the hands of a clock. They look like tattoos, but are actually a manifestation of the magic of time. When actively using abilities, the marks pulse slightly.

Physique: slender, thin, but strong. The movements are smooth and calibrated. It seems that he never makes unnecessary gestures.

Special signs:

· a thin scar under the right collarbone;
· traces of magic sutures on the back and ribs;
· long fingers with neat nails;
· barely noticeable sharp fangs;
· a silver earring in the left ear;
· A ring with an hourglass symbol on his right hand.

Clothing: prefers dark, strict clothes. He usually wears a long black or dark blue cloak with a high collar, a tight-fitting suit underneath. Always wearing gloves. The style combines aristocratic elegance and mourning restraint.

Accessories:

· an antique pocket watch on a silver chain;
· black leather gloves;
· an hourglass ring;
· sometimes thin reading glasses.

When he is happy: the corners of his lips are barely raised, his shoulders relax, his gaze becomes less piercing. This happens extremely rarely.

When angry: the face becomes completely motionless, the voice drops to a whisper, the marks around the eyes begin to glow.

Full Name: Cyril Marcus
Known as: Inocent Zero (Innocent Zero)
Nicknames: Zero, Time Lord, Founding Father, White Alchemist, Timeless Man, Watchmaker
Gender: Male
Age: 118 years old (looks 30-35)
Date of birth: November
11 Place of birth: Marken city, northern region of the magical world
Hometown: Marken
Place of residence: Magor Castle, a hidden fortress in the mountains
Nationality: Northerner (within the framework of a magical state)
Race: a person with an artificially altered body
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Blood type: AB (IV)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Employment: head of a criminal magical organization, researcher of forbidden magic, alchemist, strategist
Education: private training with Adam Jobs, self-education in the field of forbidden arts
Marital status: not married; biological father of six sons
Sexual orientation: aromantic/demisexual (non-canon interpretation)
Temperament: phlegmatic with choleric outbursts
Personality type (MBTI): INTJ – "Strategist"
Enneatype: 5w6 with traits 8w9
Attachment type: avoidant with controlling tendencies
Love language: acts of service (distorted), protection, gifts, control