Brian Warner

Brian is the main villain of the AlI Arc of Striking. He used to be a detective in Vertex City, North Carolina. After an Avarice went into his soul, he grew crazy and turned into a serial killer.

In Jump-Strike: Universe, he's absorbed by Manali for his power.

Abilities
Demon Summoning: Brian was born with rituals on his palms. Using these rituals, when he touches someone, he can send them to Hell or summon a Demon to fight for him. It is noted that due to his large skill in Demon Summoning, he can automatically drag someone to Hell. Cassius, on the other hand, has to physically make a ritual using his power 'Gasoline Pipe'.

Enhanced Speed: Brian is known to be pretty fast, on par with Ali.

Enhanced Strength: He is also very strong.

Backstory
Brian comes from a family of Satanists, and he was born in Vertex. Some time of his life, he met Cassius and Natalia.

Incarnate
Brian appears when Cassius is in trouble against Austin Vor. He summons a portal and makes Demons drag Austin to Hell. After this, an Avarice is moved into Austin's soul.

Striking
Brian first appears when Ali is fighting Charles Babbage. He is able to summon a portal and drag Charles into Hell, despite him have Complete Electrokinesis.

Ali is very interested in Brian's power, and asks him can he help with revenge in exchange for a Demonic book. Brian happily replies with yes, and they hunt down Constantine and Alexander.

The two boys are shown in a basketball court playing Sandbag Soccer against Leonardo and Bass. Ali and Brian suddenly attack, Brian sending both Leo and Bass into Hell while Ali attacks Con and Alex. The Bakudan Brothers suddenly appear and defeat both Brian and Ali in a few moments due to their high skill. Both Ali and Brian are taken to jail.

Jump-Strike: Universe
The next we see Brian, he's out of jail. He's wanted due to escaping. In an alleyway he meets up with Manali, due to absorbing Jumoke and escaping Limbo. He tries to negotiate a pact with Manali, but Manali quickly betrays him and absorbs him and his power with his Power Absorber ability. He then dies, due to Manali dying.

Trivia

 * Brian is named after Brian Hugh Warner, known by his stage name Marilyn Manson. His power, Demon Summoning, is also based on Marilyn Manson's beliefs in Satanism.