Roland's journey to power began in a different manner, one that tied him directly to the enigmatic Octa. As a young man, he was initially a foot soldier in a struggling faction, always overshadowed by those who wielded true strength. He felt trapped in a cycle of failure, constantly belittled by his peers and enemies alike.

One fateful night, his faction was decimated in a brutal raid led by the Octa’s forces. During the chaos, Roland was captured, but instead of being executed, he was taken by the one Octa’s leader “Natasha”. Impressed by his resilience and potential, the leader offered Roland a chance at power: a serum designed to enhance physical abilities and unlock latent potential.

Desperate for strength and vengeance, Roland accepted the offer. The serum coursed through his veins, igniting a transformation within him. He felt his body surge with energy, his senses sharpening, and his physical capabilities increasing exponentially. But the serum also awakened something darker—a deep connection to the bones of the fallen, granting him the ability to manipulate and control them.

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As Roland trained under the Octa’s guidance, he developed his bone manipulation abilities, turning the remains of defeated foes into weapons and shields. The more he used his powers, the more he felt the influence of the serum—his thirst for power grew insatiable.

However, the true extent of his new abilities revealed itself during a critical moment in battle. When faced with overwhelming odds, Roland experienced a surge of desperation. Calling upon the very essence of the fallen, he discovered an additional power: the ability to summon and control the undead. The bones of those he had defeated rose at his command, forming an army of skeletal warriors ready to fight for him.

With this newfound power, Roland became a formidable force within the Octa, quickly climbing the ranks and earning a reputation as one of their most feared generals. Yet, with every use of his abilities, he felt the cost. The serum had bonded him to the spirits of the dead, and the more he relied on them, the more he felt himself slipping into darkness.

Now, as he faced Francis, memories of his past echoed in his mind—his desperation, his losses, and the choices that led him to this moment. The battle pushed him to the brink, but with the power of the Octa and the legion of the undead at his side, Roland was determined to crush anyone who dared oppose him.