Gryps

Info

Image Gallery

Gryps
Name
Kanji	グリップス
Romaji	Gurippusu
Aliases	The Masterpiece of Sparta
Personal Description
Species	Human
Age	Unknown
Gender	Male
Origin	Polis (Roman Empire, Current Greece, Earth)
Status
Status	Deceased (Flying General)
Affiliation	Porcius Family Roman Empire
First Appearance
Flying General Debut	Chapter 21

Gryps is one of the participants of the Titanomachy Tournament, representing the Porcius Family.

Appearance

Gryps is a young man with a well-built and lean muscles. Much like a Spartan, he wears armor standard to one; having a helmet with a plume, a shield with the lambda and a bronze chest armor. He seems to be rather tall, being the second tallest of the participants of the Titanomachy. He has long, light colored hair reaching down to his hips. His body is covered with scars, with his most notable scar sprouting from his chest down to his obliques, in the shape of a lambda.

Personality

Gryps was a warrior who had trained tirelessly since childhood to become the strongest. He admired King Leonidas and aspired to be like him, embracing Spartan ideals such as honor and seeking out strong opponents to improve himself. He held no prejudice against Lü Bu for being a foreigner. Observant and intelligent, Gryps noticed Lü Bu’s fighting skill with improve with a weapon similar to a lance, and recognized that adopting a similar weapon would make him even more powerful.

Gryps had a good heart and was known for his sympathy and humility toward the other Spartan kids. He offered encouraging words to Narcissus when he doubted his own courage.

Plot - Flying General

Past

Gryps trained relentlessly his entire life, aspiring to be like King Leonidas. He pushed himself to such an extent that he earned the admiration of others, who began calling him "Sparta's Masterpiece."

Titanomachy Tournament

Gryps was one of the favourites to win the tournament

With the start of the tournament and the first round underway, Gryps was seen observing in silence, showing no reaction even after witnessing Lü Bu's display of strength.

In the fourth round of the quarterfinals, Gryps fought against Amen. Though the battle itself wasn’t shown, the outcome revealed Amen's body impaled on Gryps' spear. From the spectators’ comments, it became clear that this had been Gryps’ first and only attack.

In the second round of the semifinals, Gryps faced Tanaos. As the fight commenced, Gryps assumed a defensive stance while Tanaos immediately leaped into the air, aiming to attack him from behind with his scythe. But Gryps’ reaction was faster. With his first and only move, he ended the fight, impaling Tanaos’ body with his spear.

Gyrps defeated

Just before the final match between Gryps and Lü Bu, Gryps approached him and requested him to bring a weapon to their fight. Recognizing the Spartan’s strength, Lü Bu agreed. Narcissus, who was with Lü Bu as Gryps approached, felt inspired by Gryps’ words and the Spartan motto.

Also right before the grand final, a group of Spartan children approached Gryps and asked if he was going to win. Gryps reminded them of his idol, King Leonidas, and spoke about what it truly means to be a Spartan.

At the start of the final match, both fighters immediately assumed offensive stances, launching their most powerful attacks simultaneously. As their weapons clashed with tremendous force, Lü Bu's halberd prevailed, shattering Gryps’ spear. Lü Bu’s strike continued through, cutting Gryps deeply from shoulder to waist. Gryps' body fell heavily to the ground, and with a faint smile, without regret, he acknowledged Lü Bu’s strength with his final words before passing away.

Abilities

• Expert Combatant: Gryps is known for being a great warrior, skilled enough to participate in the Titanomachy Tournament, where only the strongest gladiators were chosen to fight. Gryps was strong enough to be known as Sparta's Masterpiece.

Techniques

The Masterpiece of Sparta (スパルタの最高傑作マスターピース, Suparuta no Masutāpīsu): Gryps’s strongest technique: he launches himself forward with incredible speed, swinging his spear with tremendous force, delivering a devastating strike.

Equipment

	Spear: A simple, sturdy spear, widely used among Spartans.
	Aspis shield: A simple yet effective shield that was widely used among Spartans.