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Essentially only 3 series this week, but 5 chapters, 2 from
Magi and Fairy Tail because of how Weekly Shounen Sunday’s raws get released
online. Next week we should get WSJ, maybe WSS as well, not sure. Toriko’s on
break until late January/early February. We’ll be back to a regular schedule
eventually and I may finally incorporate Seven Deadly Sins, though the release
schedule for that varies. Might be one this week, since it is in Weekly Shounen
Sunday.
Magi 208-209
Alibaba enters Kouen’s throne room (of sorts) and people
stare disapprovingly at him, saying he’s not showing proper respect. They say
that his royal heritage is past and that he should bow before Kouen, but the
person giving Alibaba advice a few chapters ago says that since Alibaba’s
family no longer exists as royalty and he’s an ambassador of Sindria, he’s not
obligated to follow the rules that apply to Balbadd citizens.
A quandary occurs, since if Alibaba refuses to prostrate
himself, it suggests he’s no longer allied with Balbadd in trying to gain
independence from the Kou Empire, but if he does, then it suggests he’s
submitted to the Kou Empire, contradicting his resolve to help Balbadd’s
citizens.
Alibaba moves to prostrate himself, saying that he doesn’t
mind, but that the custom of bowing one’s head doesn’t have the same meaning as
it does in the Kou Empire. In Balbadd, it is to pray for a safe delivery of a
child. The higher ups realize that this would imply a great dishonor to Kouen,
so they order everyone to stand up. Kouen laughs at all the formality, saying
that he wants to be alone with Alibaba, along with both of their Households.
Kouen pushes Alibaba to say something, Alibaba asking
whether it’s okay, but Kouen responds that his low birth doesn’t matter now. He
explains that he got to his position by chance, since the previous emperor
before his father could’ve had successors, but Gyokuen killed them (meaning
Hakuryuu wasn’t considered legitimate?) and then his own father died, making
him the next in line. His conclusion is that lineage doesn’t make a difference
as to one’s worth, but Alibaba asks why he made everyone show respect to him
before. He also is frustrated that Kouen didn’t follow his promise of
acknowledging Balbadd as autonomous, but Kouen responds that there are things
more important than understanding each other.
Alibaba is bewildered, so Kouen directs Koumei to talk with
Alibaba while Kouen tends to other affairs. Alibaba thinks it’s useless to talk
to Koumei, but Koumei reveals that he was the one to take away autonomy from
Balbadd, not Kouen. His argument is that even if there is a governing system of
Balbadd, the system of the Kou Empire holds sway over that, so Koumei,
apparently in charge of these institutions and rules, enforced it, leading to
the “demise” of Balbadd as everyone knew it.
Alibaba says that’s a lie and no one could believe it, but
Koumei says with enough repetition, even a lie can become the truth. The goal
in mind when claiming that the Kou Empire and its ruling family are the
greatest above all others is to unify the world, Kouen’s overall goal that he
explained a while ago. The chapter concludes as Koumei states that they believe
Alibaba has the same goals as them
Alibaba tries to confirm what Kouen’s plan is: change all
the countries under the Kou Empire in order to create a world that isn’t
fragmented. Koumei asks Alibaba whether he thinks people are inclined to
conflict or harmony. The theory Kou goes by is the former, which is why Koumei
concludes that it is impossible for people to fully understand each other.
He elaborates this by explaining how different communities
are formed as people increase numbers and ally themselves with likeminded
individuals, creating ideologies that are pitted against others. There are
examples in history, like the Kouga Empire or Parthevia, not to mention the Kou
Empire itself. All of these conflicts were rooted in antagonism towards others
and a desire for power above all else. Even Balbadd fits this argument’s model
of conflict breeding hatred which breeds division and unrest.
Koumei brings up Mogamett’s ideology of magicians being
superior to non magicians, but Koumei says it goes deeper than that in reality.
Even people who share the same blood or are in the same ethnicity/tribe can
disagree and continue to fight. Therefore, the only conclusion they can reach
is to bring the whole world under one banner, one ideology. The goal is to
erase any history that there were differences in this world at all and
establish one king to rule them all.
Alibaba thinks it’s crazy to try to alter history when some
of it is based on irrefutable fact, but Koumei says that since history is
primarily, in his opinion, based on human society, it can be changed over time
to be a different truth than what it may actually be. The goal is to eliminate
all the unnecessary systems that create contradictions, including the slavery
system thankfully, in order to bring a great peace to the world.
But Alibaba observes that the Kou Empire brought slavery to
Balbadd. Koumei explains it’s humane, more like indentured servitude. They’ll
be freed after 5 years and mistreatment is illegal. He also says it can
maintain the public order by making people see that there are others even worse
off than them, so they won’t try to revolt. This in turn eliminates the need
for war and thus there won’t be prisoners of war used for slavery.
Alibaba insists this still won’t work, but Koumei says
they’re trying something revolutionary in nature. He asks whether Alibaba has
changed his mind, since their goal is to change the world at its foundation,
though they have to sacrifice the diversity they admit makes it so beautiful.
He pushes Alibaba for an answer, but Kouen comes in as he concludes, asking
Alibaba whether Balbadd is worse off than it was before.
Alibaba accepts that it’s better and that Koumei’s ideas
have made him think. But he says it’s not worth it to throw away those precious
memories. He thinks Kou and Al Thamen
are both sowing seeds that will bloom into further chaos in the future. He also
brings up the contradiction Koumei has in utilizing war and slavery when he
himself said they were irrational. Alibaba can sense Koumei hates them, so he
pleads with him to tell the people his true feelings instead of forcing this
suffering on people for the greater good and the peaceful future he envisions.
Kouen compliments him for his courage, but brings up that
Alibaba’s virtually alone here (even if he accounted for Alibaba’s household)
and that the brunt of the Kou Empire against him would be a complete victory
for their side. Alibaba is little more than a prisoner (technically an
ambassador) to them. The major fighters: Kouen and his household as well as
Koumei move to attack, but Kouen says this doesn’t have to be how it ends. He
asks Alibaba to become his right hand man: sever ties with Sindria in exchange
for getting full authority in Balbadd and cooperate with Koumei for further
reform. The chapter ends on this offer
World Trigger 45
The squads start to notice the new Neighbors coming from the
shells of the previously defeated enemies. One member tells the leader to go
fight the others while they hold this one off, but he’s sent flying through
countless buildings with a single strike from the new Trion soldier. Another
member tries to fight it, but ends up getting pinned and their arms ripped off.
The Trion soldier’s chest opens a compartment and draws the
Border agent into it. The leader fires his Ibis Sniper at it, but the Neighbor
deflects it. The Sniper then kills their squad member so they Bail Out back to
headquarters. He then speaks to Shinoda, describing the new Neighbor. Replica
confirms that this is like the previous form, which captured normal citizens
with high Trion levels, while this form is meant to combat Trigger users to
capture them instead.
Another squad tries to fight it, but the Attack Trigger user
is blasted away after trying to break the shell open and the Gunner is
captured, the other 2 members retreating. The chapter ends as Kazama’s squad
resolves to take out the new Trion soldier.
Fairy Tail 365-366
Natsu and Happy arrive at the former Magic Council
chairman’s house, seeing the aftermath of Erza and Mira’s fight. They look for
them in the house, but they’re nowhere to be found. Happy notices a scent and
Natsu confirms that it’s sleeping pills: meaning Erza and Mira’s drinks were
drugged, no magic involved. Natsu’s so frustrated that he punches the glass
hard enough to break the house apart. He’s concluded that the ex chairman was
allied with Tartaros and that they have to get Erza and Mira, who’ve been
captured.
Meanwhile, back at Tartaros, Erza awakens to Kyouka, stunned
to see that she’s naked before the demon. Revealing that they’re at Tartaros,
Erza questions where Mira and Crawford are, Kyouka revealing that he was allied
with them so that he can become the head again once their plan is complete.
Erza is in disbelief, trying to resist, but Kyouka explaining that her
restraints are made of seal stone, so she can’t use magic.
Kyouka then reveals that they’ve been modifying Mira’s body,
similar to what they were doing with Minerva, most likely, to turn her into
their servant. Erza yells at them to stop, Kyouka silencing her with the
question of where Jellal is.
Back where Jellal and Meredy are confronting the Oracion
Seis, Jellal tells Meredy to get back, that he’s enough for all of them. Cobra
concludes Doranbolt sent Jellal. Midnight inquires whether he intends to
capture them, Jellal implying that he’s been sent to eliminate them, the others
prepared to fight him. Hoteye surrenders, since he’s become much more
pacifistic after the Nirvana event and unleashing his true self, Midnight
accepting this and revealing her true name is Macbeth. Racer appears behind Jellal
to attack, Jellal taunting him by using his real name, Sawyer, dodging his
attacks as well. Cobra attacks, noting that he can read Jellal’s movements by
his thoughts. Jellal responds with Cobra’s true name, Eric, saying he can read
his attacks just as well, throwing him into Racer.
Angel attacks with new magic, Jellal calling her by her
original name, Solano (or Sorano, which would mean she’s Yukino’s long lost
sister) and blasting her summons away. Midnight smirks, saying she’s eager to
fight a stronger opponent.
Kyouka presses Erza, using her curse power to cause her pain
by heightening the sense to its greatest sensitivity and slashing her. She
reveals that they found out the names of the council members sealing Face
through Crawford (who was lying about the information being secret, possibly)
and that two of them are already dead, meaning Jellal is the third one.
Back at Jellal’s fight, he’s being pushed as the others are
getting used to his style, it seems
Kyouka explains that once they kill Jellal, they can release
the seal on Face. She offers Erza an exchange: if she tells them where Jellal
is, they’ll release Mirajane. Erza insists she doesn’t know, Kyouka deciding
she’ll torture Erza a bit more.
Crawford is walking with Franmalth, a bit peeved that his
house had to be destroyed. Franmalth explains that he’ll get plenty more money
after the plan is complete. Crawford says they should kill Mira and Erza, since
they know of his involvement, but Franmalth calms him by saying no one can find
this place. Someone appears on the horizon, flying towards the palace. It’s
Natsu and he blasts in, punching Crawford out. The invasion by the solo Flame
Dragonslayer starts as the chapter ends.
Natsu having burst in, demands to know where Erza and Mira
are. Franmalth rages at Natsu, since he destroyed part of their building and
the costs are fairly high by his reaction. Kyouka notices as well, summoning a
subordinate to watch Erza while she goes to see what’s going on.
Franmalth and Natsu continue to go at it, Franmalth
wondering how Natsu found them and still mulling over how much it will cost to
repair the ramparts Natsu broke. Natsu, on the other hand, punches Franmalth
away, not wanting to deal with his talking.
Gray and Juvia are seen riding back from their mission,
Juvia feeling uneasy about what they saw: not just sadness, but closer to fear
at the power their foe wields.
Franmalth recovers from Natsu’s punch, his outer armor
shattered. Then he stretches out his arm to strike, Natsu dodging. But the arm
then changes direction and starts to drain Natsu’s power away, Happy managing
to stop him by biting the arm. Franmalth slaps Happy away, Natsu
counterattacking with dodges this time and blasting Franmalth at point blank
range. But he’s almost unscathed.
Suddenly, Silver appears, ordering Franmalth to take the
chairman and leave this to him. The two confront each other, Silver thinking
Natsu must’ve thawed the ice and Natsu deducing that Silver froze the village.
Natsu also connects Silver to Gray by scent (meaning they’re probably related
somehow) and Silver freezes Natsu, the chapter ending as he scolds Natsu for
even mentioning that name, giving more confirmation to the theory.
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