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[*]Xavier's stated in his previous post to be 4 times more than steel, but it is only 2 times according to his profile sheet.[sup][url=][/url][/sup]
[*]It isn't entirely stated in Xavier's profile sheet the amount of in-depth and precise atomic manipulation of Dread Metal, nor the ability to prevent the already permeating effect of Dias' Flash Freeze.
[*]Though Xavier can manipulate his Dread Metal it cannot be determined rightfully his ability to undo the effects of being frozen established being frozen. Thawing implies the action to resolve whereas Xavier opted for a retrofit of his brain being of Dread Metal. This will count as a retroaction.
[*]Xavier describe the futility of shattering his Dread Metal despite having an established threshold in his profile sheet.
[*]Dread Metal has established targets to Xavier's anatomy that does not include the brain: [i]"Is worked into muscles, tendons and skeleton."[/i] ~ Xavier Bloodbayne, Dread Metal - 5th bullet.
[*]Xavier's brain was not described having previously been or infused with Dread Metal.
[*]The prevention of "ice infiltration" on an atomic level may prove impossible because the Flash Freeze will cause the target to be frozen with "ice crystals" forming which is a separate effect. Xavier has already acknowledged to being frozen previously.
[*]Bloodbayne's muscles do have interwoven Dread Metal properties microscopically implanted.
[*]Xavier hit the floor. The initial time in which he rested on the floor was 2 seconds. Dais unleashed his explosions at the time of his first frozen body bounce and half of the 2 seconds at "rest".
[*]The narration of Dias' explosion is as followed: A series of consecutive explosions traveled to the target and exploded. The target, Xavier, will be caught between explosives and crushed between the concussive forces. The power of such an event would allegedly destroy him into "zillions" of pieces, tear him physically apart, or "at least" turn his brain into a jelly state and "liquefy" his insides.
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[b][Color=Red]Verdict[/color][/b]
Xavier's previous turn before the latest had not established the effects of Dread Metal premeditation. Xavier spent the turn after the initial ruling bouncing and laying in rest for a 2 second duration. Dias Blade will unleash his series of explosions at the location in which Xavier is at rest. The time it'd take the explosions to reach Xavier was stated to be half of the rest seconds of Xavier's resting period in which he denoted a 2 second lapse. That's 1 second in total during the time Xavier was on the floor.

The next point comes from Xavier's description of Dread Metal. Dread Metal is only described to be twice as strong as steel; however, strength of a metal doesn't denote it's hardness nor how tough it is. That being said it is a minor point of contention since not only did the profile mention impact thresholds as a comparable but the idea supported by the words of his profile sheet allows him to be "incorrect" in terminology. Dread Metal is NOT 4 times as great as Steel nor has his brain at any point been infused with Dread Metal. It is debated if his brain can acquire the attributes of Dread Metal on 2 merits: There's specific anatomical areas in which Xavier's Dread Metal targets stated in his profile sheet ("Is worked into muscles, tendons and skeleton." ~ Xavier Bloodbayne, Dread Metal 6th Bullet), and not sufficiently bestowing these properties before these explosions were initiated. Xavier stated the issues of shattering his body is contingent of Dread Metal being consistent with his physiology, but Dread Metal is only comparable in hardness to Tungsten Carbide.

Dias Blade's explosions were described to cause an Earth-Quake upon activation. Since Xavier's brain cannot be reasonable converted to Dread Metal without supporting evidence, and prior frozen, the resulting concussive forces and shock-waves in the vicinity of those explosions would rattle the organ in place within the metallic cranium. These resounding forces vibrating Xavier in place in a confined area would shatter the crystallized brain. Dias attack came from two opposite points from each other closing onto the target. The over-pressure of both explosions will collide immensely against itself with Xavier between them. The dispersal is limited because the arena is indestructible which would channel and focalize the explosion. Any fracturing of Xavier's skeleton that could result from the explosion going inward can be fatal, because shrapnel from the inner cranium walls could penetrate his brain and kill him. Shock-waves from these explosions bare the lethality to rupture lungs and induce brain injuries alone. The potential of colliding with the indestructible arena from a short distance at tremendous velocity adds significant chances of destroying the cranium contents from within, and considerable power is describe to liquefy any internal organs if sufficient exterior damage was not inflicted.

It cannot be supported that Xavier is likely to live through this attack having been previously immobilized and established frozen. Bloodbayne's brain cannot be fashioned into a Dread Metal object nor would his ability to prevent the freeze be doable as the freeze and ice crystals were already established prior to his recent post. Xavier's frozen brain, within the limited time Dias permitted, would not undo what was already a resolved action. The traumatic concussive forces Xavier's body is being tossed about with would have destroyed his brain whether or not it was completely frozen from kinetic transference. Xavier's attempt to suggest his brain is made of Dread Metal in response would be considered a retro, and if it was only in response then it would not be possible with his liquid Dread energy also being frozen. Liquid Dread energy is a substitute for blood that allows the activation of Dread Metal which is frozen from Dias' Flash Freeze. This will be considered the critical piece for our investigation to determine Xavier's finality since he'll need to have liquid dread energy to flow for the allowance of his effect.

Dias has won this match.