Rutilus Nex

Rutilus Nex is a character in Dissidia Calamitas Infinita. He is a servant of 0, operating under the alias "Red Shadow". He is ultimately slain by Neydro Caim during one of the cycles. Being a ruthless, sadistic and sarcastic blood knight who seems content with messing with both side's warriors for his own amusement, he teams up with former acquaintance Kajira Saku. He seems especially wary of The Unknown.

The 3rd Cycle
Rutilus spends this cycle rampaging across the battlefield, setting off rumours amongst the warriors of twilight of a demon of blood looking for opponents. Fighting Liam to a draw, he introduces himself as the "Red Shadow". He also encounter Alice and Nex battles her, barely defeating her but sparing her as he admires her style.

He also encounters Neydro Caim at some point and is surprised to find him in the cycle, battling him to a stalemate. Afterwards he severely mocks the gladiator, before simply walking away.

Equipment
Nex can equip the following: swords, greatswords, axes, shields, great shields, gauntlets, helms, light armor, and heavy armor.

Musical Themes

 * Main Theme:
 * World Map Theme:
 * Normal Battle:
 * Boss Battle:

Encounter

 * "This is boring."
 * "A battle! Excellent!"
 * "Don't worry, I'll go easy."
 * "You better not waste my time."
 * "War is dirty business."&mdash; If HP is low
 * "I'll bleed you dry!"&mdash; If HP is low
 * "Shadows dance for the strong."&mdash; If opponent is stronger
 * "Do you perhaps carry the sky?"&mdash; If opponent is stronger
 * "How my heart breaks for you."&mdash; If opponent is weaker
 * "Insects should RUN!"&mdash; If opponent is weaker

Victory

 * "The Red Shadow never loses!"
 * "Nice try."
 * "Nothing short of typical."
 * "Well that was unimpressive."
 * "Drawbacks of a double-edged mind."&mdash; If HP is low
 * ""&mdash; If HP is low
 * "Oh how the legends do you justice."&mdash; If opponent is stronger
 * "You're as annoying as you are big."&mdash; If opponent is stronger
 * "Infant shadows all scatter."&mdash; If opponent is weaker
 * "You thought you were worthy?"&mdash; If opponent is weaker

Defeat

 * "I will never accept death!"
 * "Congratulations..."
 * "The Red Shadow cannot die here...!"
 * "Everyone dies eventually, right?"
 * "Perhaps this task was not mine..."&mdash; If opponent is stronger
 * "My fate is yours, now. Hehehe."&mdash; If opponent is stronger
 * "You dare touch me!"&mdash; If opponent is weaker
 * "You win this one, worm..."&mdash; If opponent is weaker

Encounter specific

 * Warrior of Twilight: "I am the shadow light cannot kill."
 * Eris: "Shadows dance because even Hell fears me!"
 * Avec: "A worthless novice manipulator."
 * Taarin: "Try and slay this monster!"
 * Guthmir: "I'll rip out your tongue, freak!"
 * Zak: "I gamble with lives, not trinkets."
 * Cynthia: "I can feel him, the Shadow within you..."
 * Vas: "Your Sanctuarian knowledge is worthless here."
 * Kajira: "Treacherous thief, I'll make you pay!"
 * Liam: "Airships are not freedom, but pre-destined roads."
 * Yala: "How cutthroat are you really?"
 * May: "Blood red shackles don't suit your kind at all..."
 * Francis: "We... have similar auras."
 * April: "The powerful rule, the weak are killed."
 * Dante: "Yeah, because there's no such thing as under-thinking."
 * Neydro: "Neydro Caim, our fight ends here!"
 * Seto: "Accept the beast within your soul."
 * Devon: "Think you can hide behind shadows?"
 * Felix: "I'll give you a healthy fear of the unknown."
 * Max: "As bitter as my blade."
 * Rain: "Abandoned, are you?"
 * Ike: "Impulsive people need to learn their place!"
 * Ruriko: "Your heart is a shadow."
 * Jen: "Fight with bravery, and you may not fade."
 * Terra: "You lost your innocence long ago."
 * Demise: "Hah, I'll end your grey road!"
 * Cloud Zero: "Our shadowed skies are all we have left."
 * Ivy: "Think you can kill me with those bloodied hands?"
 * Kayle: "You cannot outrun humanity's grasp!"
 * Alex: "Peace eventually corrupts itself."
 * Seyicer: "I will show you everlasting night."
 * Rose "Rebels will be crushed."
 * Eva: "Nothing can stall the coming evil."
 * Alice: "Now you I like."
 * Hero: "Thinking of swooping in and saving the day?"
 * Sanna: "The only answer I need is battle."
 * 0mega: "There's nothing inside you for me to bleed dry."
 * Draken: "Starlight is eternally a moment from being swallowed by shadow."
 * Meagan: "Kat, cool off and go home!"
 * The Unknown: "Hide behind masks and you may forget which one you are."
 * Samael: "Inner peace, outer chaos."
 * Oavyce: "Nobility is an afterthought on the battlefield!"
 * Mother: "Roses are crimson from blood."
 * Card: "Taste this gambit!"
 * Skye: "A warriors death... assuming you can even cut me."
 * Noelle: "Sin and innocence matter not on the battlefield."
 * Nex: "I'll consume even my own shadow."
 * 0: "Finally come to discard your loyal shadow?"
 * Kitsune: "What a scary demon."
 * Axarath: "All paths to the future are clouded."
 * Lee: "To lead, to kill. Death stains your hands either way."
 * Zane: "You can't bind a shadow."
 * Loghun: "Death or glory!"
 * Leon: "A good solider relishes bloodshed."
 * Rasia: "To think I'm to kill someone who listened so politely."
 * Hale: "Has my presence frozen you?"

3rd Cycle
Nex: ''Holy Nexus! Your shadow is an abyss onto itself; it almost rivals mine! Are all the warriors in this place as powerful as you?'' Liam: ''Great, another wacko. It's like you guys never sleep.'' Nex: ''Tch. If you won't treat the great "Red Shadow" with respect, I'll just have to slit that back-chatting throat of yours. Now let's do this!''

Nex's Final Cycle
Cycle ?, Chapter ?: ??? Nex: Make sure you give me a good challenge, Mist Lord! Neydro: I plan to kill you, not entertain you!

Nex: "Nicely done, Mist Lord. It seems you have what it takes after-all. But regardless... there is no point to this. The world can't help but change, and if it is by someone else's hand then so be it. His vision... If it comes true, the sky will blacken like never before. And as strong as you may be, no... No matter how strong you could be, you will not be able protect what you deem valuable. Everyone loses. But do try to keep in mind, Mist Lord, that all nights eventually become dawn. Not even the Embodiment itself would be able suffocate life for eternity. All it takes is a flicker of light, and daybreak will destroy the blood-coloured dusk that he will usher. No shadow can last forever. Nicely played, Neydro Caim."