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Billy Banx Jr., most commonly referred to by his title of Chief, is a wizard who serves as the immediate superior of Noel Niihashi and Ninny Spangcole within Wing Bind, the organization responsible for dragon conservation and management in Reverse London. He holds the position of commanding officer for the Pipers division, a department focused on tasks such as dragon domestication, resource harvesting, and cracking down on illegal dragon rearing. A middle-aged man with a consistently disheveled appearance, he is recognized by his shaggy black hair, a thick horseshoe mustache, and a crooked cigarette perpetually dangling from his lips. His distinctive wardrobe includes a green hat and matching jacket, an orange tie, and red-and-black plaid pants, though during a brief reinstatement to the elite Sabre Squad, he wore a black cape bearing a Scorpio insignia.
The Chief outwardly projects a personality defined by profound laziness and a laid-back, casual demeanor that borders on the comically unreliable. He often sports a vacant or clueless expression and rarely, if ever, accompanies his subordinates to the field, preferring to issue instructions from a distance. Despite his seniority, he is frequently on the receiving end of harsh criticism and verbal abuse from Ninny Spangcole, which he endures with a stoic and unflappable calm, often responding with snide remarks or playful teasing of his own. His cheerful and seemingly carefree nature, however, masks a sharp, pragmatic mind and a genuine, if understated, commitment to his duties. He is an incorrigible optimist, capable of finding illogical but positive explanations for negative situations, yet he is also a shrewd leader who understands his team's motivations and uses calculated incentives, such as pre-approving overtime pay, to secure their cooperation on undesirable missions.
Beneath his relaxed exterior, the Chief is motivated by a sense of responsibility for the safety of both Reverse London and the Front London it protects, as well as a desire to shield his subordinates from harm. He prefers pragmatism over prestige and openly acknowledges his own flaws, including his chronic laziness which has directly led to career setbacks. His role in the story is primarily that of a dispatcher and overseer for Noel and Ninny, assigning them their official dragon management tasks while remaining in the background. However, during crises when the Sabres are unavailable, he takes decisive action, such as mobilizing his unit to exterminate a Dark Dragon or establishing emergency blockades. His key relationships are with his two subordinates, whom he leads with a blend of sarcasm and mentorship, understanding their strengths and anticipating their resistance to unpaid work. He also has a more complex professional relationship with Sullivan Squire, who, while maintaining a detached professionalism, acknowledges the Chief's heritage and capabilities, even warning him to protect Noel and Ninny from the extreme methods of another superior, Bruno Bangnyfe.
The Chief's character is marked by a notable, if cyclical, development. He was once a member of the prestigious Sabres combat unit, but was demoted to the Pipers due to his own indolence. When he demonstrated swift judgment by deploying his team during a dragon outbreak in the Sabres' absence, he earned a temporary promotion back to the elite squad. This reinstatement proved short-lived, as he was once again demoted for recurring laziness, returning to his former position as the Pipers' commander, a status he seems to accept with characteristic nonchalance. Despite his reputation, his actions reveal a hidden depth and latent power, particularly when a legendary Märchen dragon named Cinderella emerges as a major threat.
Regarding notable abilities, the Chief possesses considerable magical power and skill that belies his slothful image. His most significant display of power is the single-shot elimination of the legendary dragon Cinderella. From miles away, he fired a precise energy beam from the Wing Bind headquarters, accurately targeting and piercing the dragon’s Crown-Shaped Horn, its weak point, without the use of any visual aids. This feat demonstrates his mastery of high-level magic and establishes him as an exceptional marksman with peerless accuracy. His attack potency is considered at least large building level, likely higher, given that he effortlessly destroyed a dragon that had withstood other powerful assaults. He is also proficient in standard magical defenses such as the Shield spell, which creates a rectangular barrier. While he rarely participates in direct combat, his singular, decisive intervention against Cinderella proves that beneath his carefully crafted veneer of nonchalance and incompetence, Chief is an extraordinarily powerful and capable wizard, hints of a heroic lineage inherited from his father.
The Chief outwardly projects a personality defined by profound laziness and a laid-back, casual demeanor that borders on the comically unreliable. He often sports a vacant or clueless expression and rarely, if ever, accompanies his subordinates to the field, preferring to issue instructions from a distance. Despite his seniority, he is frequently on the receiving end of harsh criticism and verbal abuse from Ninny Spangcole, which he endures with a stoic and unflappable calm, often responding with snide remarks or playful teasing of his own. His cheerful and seemingly carefree nature, however, masks a sharp, pragmatic mind and a genuine, if understated, commitment to his duties. He is an incorrigible optimist, capable of finding illogical but positive explanations for negative situations, yet he is also a shrewd leader who understands his team's motivations and uses calculated incentives, such as pre-approving overtime pay, to secure their cooperation on undesirable missions.
Beneath his relaxed exterior, the Chief is motivated by a sense of responsibility for the safety of both Reverse London and the Front London it protects, as well as a desire to shield his subordinates from harm. He prefers pragmatism over prestige and openly acknowledges his own flaws, including his chronic laziness which has directly led to career setbacks. His role in the story is primarily that of a dispatcher and overseer for Noel and Ninny, assigning them their official dragon management tasks while remaining in the background. However, during crises when the Sabres are unavailable, he takes decisive action, such as mobilizing his unit to exterminate a Dark Dragon or establishing emergency blockades. His key relationships are with his two subordinates, whom he leads with a blend of sarcasm and mentorship, understanding their strengths and anticipating their resistance to unpaid work. He also has a more complex professional relationship with Sullivan Squire, who, while maintaining a detached professionalism, acknowledges the Chief's heritage and capabilities, even warning him to protect Noel and Ninny from the extreme methods of another superior, Bruno Bangnyfe.
The Chief's character is marked by a notable, if cyclical, development. He was once a member of the prestigious Sabres combat unit, but was demoted to the Pipers due to his own indolence. When he demonstrated swift judgment by deploying his team during a dragon outbreak in the Sabres' absence, he earned a temporary promotion back to the elite squad. This reinstatement proved short-lived, as he was once again demoted for recurring laziness, returning to his former position as the Pipers' commander, a status he seems to accept with characteristic nonchalance. Despite his reputation, his actions reveal a hidden depth and latent power, particularly when a legendary Märchen dragon named Cinderella emerges as a major threat.
Regarding notable abilities, the Chief possesses considerable magical power and skill that belies his slothful image. His most significant display of power is the single-shot elimination of the legendary dragon Cinderella. From miles away, he fired a precise energy beam from the Wing Bind headquarters, accurately targeting and piercing the dragon’s Crown-Shaped Horn, its weak point, without the use of any visual aids. This feat demonstrates his mastery of high-level magic and establishes him as an exceptional marksman with peerless accuracy. His attack potency is considered at least large building level, likely higher, given that he effortlessly destroyed a dragon that had withstood other powerful assaults. He is also proficient in standard magical defenses such as the Shield spell, which creates a rectangular barrier. While he rarely participates in direct combat, his singular, decisive intervention against Cinderella proves that beneath his carefully crafted veneer of nonchalance and incompetence, Chief is an extraordinarily powerful and capable wizard, hints of a heroic lineage inherited from his father.