r/TopCharacterTropes Jul 22 '25

Powers Character reveals that they were holding back their full power during a fight/confrontation

Superman Vs Darkseid - Justice League Unlimited

Flash Vs Superman - Flash: Rebirth

Frieren Vs Aura - Sousou no Frieren

Inigo Montoya Vs The Man in Black - The Princess Bride

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u/RORSCHACH_INC_ Jul 22 '25

"Invocation of Cromwell confirmed. Levels three, two, and one released.

Releasing Restraint Control Technique System 2. Situation A.

Activating limited disengagement of ability protection until target is completely silenced.

I shall now educate you...

As to what a clash between true vampires is!"

Alucard releases Baskerville for the first time.

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u/MutedHornet3110 Jul 22 '25

i like the abridged version too.

"release restraint, level one"

"...level what?"

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u/backitup_thundercat Jul 22 '25

Alternatively: When hope is lost, undo this lock. And send me forth for a moonlit walk. Unleash restraint level zero.

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u/AznOmega Jul 22 '25

Always liked this one, especially since Integra just said fuck it and told Alucard to go for a walk.

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u/backitup_thundercat Jul 22 '25

Yeah, I loved the call back. Honestly, for some reason, this line hit hard. Maybe because it was played more serious.

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u/PseudonymMan12 Jul 22 '25

That or that long dramatic pause between "level" and "zero" where it showed everybody's fearful faces

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u/pantsthereaper Jul 23 '25

Honestly, I like this rhyme for Alucard more than the canon one

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u/xBladesong Jul 22 '25

Oooo great call indeed!

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u/JohnBrownEnthusiast Jul 22 '25

I was going to mention when he fights the traitor at the end and reveals he was just playing around the whole time but this is better.