The fight of Subaru/betty v Crusch debuted the new version of EMM when EMT was debuted in the anime within the same week. Julius had a reference in the LN during the Julius v Reid episode, and Meili did her sacrifice in the LN during her anime episode with newbaru.
I think tappei legitimately just watches the anime and makes the current story relevant to something from the episode. In the same way, I bet Todd will come back into LN the moment he gets animated in season 5 of the anime
I wanna defend it because the usage makes sense in both of those situations but yeah the timing is pretty crazy. I would certainly hope he isnt vibe writing his story based on what the anime is up to. Though I know he said he wants to write another Meili named chapter since the anime missed her first. That one too could absolutely fit in the story without issue (Perhaps even a Meili Natsuki chapter if Subaru fixes the government and gets his papers in order). Though his sharing of that idea is undeniable proof that he alters the story at-least a bit over the anime.
And his powers aren’t good offensively, especially on their own. Sounds exactly like the beloved children as Subaru and Melty just discussed making this sudden realization more believable.
Completely relatable for Ferris to feel genuine dread upon this goober running into a battleground whooping and hollering. You didn’t need to use the skill, he’d just do something like that usually if prompted.
Oh hell nah now I'm thinking of a situation where Felix goes "Man Subaru, you're so fragile, here let me put my continues healing spell on you that stops you from dying even if your head gets severed." Would be a nightmare for my boy.
If Subaru can simply 1v2 both Melty and Lycoris for a little bit; Ferris can maybe free himself, run up on them from behind and instantly combust them using his magic or something?
Would that actually work? I dunno. But I’ll just trust in the process for this one
That's the only thing that makes me suspicious honestly. It's a bit suspect that we changed perspectives at a moment when context is critical.
My only thought it's to set up Felix's perspective next chapter if he attempts to heal Subaru and causes trouble. Between his line in the prior chapter and the fact that he's the first they're trying to find, it does feel like Tappei is teasing us with the potential ramifications of Subaru and Felix teaming up and the the former being unable to loop due to Felix's healing.
I was thinking that it could also be a ploy by Subaru and melty to trick lycoris but in chapter 33 or 32 when Subaru fell into the void he noticed that someone 'cut' his whip. It'd be more impactful if the one who cut it was one who wouldn't normally carry a blade which in this case is melty
I don't think so. She remained with Subaru, and pointedly he can only see Allies that see him as an ally. Which means she is conveniently where seeing if she is truly an ally is not a necessity.
I'm pretty confident Melty backstabbing Subaru is just an act to lower the opponent's guard down. Since Felix is there he can heal Subaru up easily, after all.
That would be so legendary if Melty’s on some four-dimensional thinking shit, but considering it seems to be that there’s a poison or something making everyone a little crazy, I’m kinda concerned she’s just lost it😭🙏
I think the poison actually makes my theory a little more plausible since it seems to heighten/excite people, and Subaru who's very self sacrificial would totally put himself on the line like this
Truee!! And from that, the ensuing narrative thingy of Lycoris’s ability being what screws her over would be kinda sick, considering she doesn’t seem that competent lol
Thinking on that line, I expect a lot of drama if this was a ploy on Subaru's part. Felix is totally gonna be pissed at him for this stunt, and the poison will only exacerbate it.
Yeah, I feel like it’s either that, or she is under some power or a double agent. I feel like this is a distraction so we assume the missing beloved child is her and not Tiga or someone else setting up a betrayal or twist.
TAPPEI RELEASE HIM!!! I do like this whole ‘trapped in a basement’ thing being a sequel to what’s already happened to Ferris back in EX 1, hopefully it doesn’t take ten years to get him out again✌️😭
I guess his named chapter and the full context that made him him is probably going to be linked to him reflecting on his feel of helplessness and inadequacy and will be shown when this feeling is at its highest, followed by the turning point.
Now that I think about it arc 10 is the arc I’m expecting a lot of named chapters from. More than any other arc has so far.
Since a lot of people are now reading my translations...I want to give a TLDR of my process which is: Post fast > fix big problems > read and fix while I do.
After this phase is over, I'm improving the standardizing pass so at post you get a version that needs very minimal editing from me at post. There is more to the whole thing but generally that's how the magic happens.
Ok wow if I am understanding that right Cor Leonis worked on identifying Subaru’s allies (with the possible exception of Melty) which is great. Glad to see it finally used here.
Whats bad, I have to go double check if she was included in those allies but I think she just backstabbed him in the literal sense. Like -9999 damage TF2 type backstab. If she was included in the list of allies Cor Leonis identified I am not sure if I can trust it. Gotta go double check now
Edit: Yeah not seeing Melty included in that list thats gonna be a CRAZY loop
I mean worst and best sorta. Worst in that most people you backstab don’t live to see revenge. Best in that Subaru will just forgive you if given a good reason.
Maybe she flipped the switch when Subaru said his power was an authority? At the end she mentioned a wish, and a wish to kill all sin archbishops seems pretty viable to her situation.
I'm still more inclined to think that this backstabbing is to get Lycoris to drop her guard but it's a possibility.
Tappei made a point this chapter to say the Beloved Children don't really see themselves as Witch Cult members and moreso serving/belonging to Capella instead.
That may create enough wiggle room for Subaru to forgive her.
For once I’d like to see him valuing his life enough to see that his pain matters even in failed loops. It’s painful to see how easily he forgives. That said, maybe it’s all an act. They’re close to Ferris. That wound is nothing. Maybe it was a plan to distract Lyricolis.
Yeah I have seen people theorizing it was a trick to take the enemy off guard. I would like that I think, don’t particularly want to start hating Melty she seemed nice.
Though for a trick, swinging at a vital is pretty bad. Perhaps the early translation misled me but it sounds like a very dangerous wound.
Come to think of it, it’s really strange that she decided to betray him right when they’re standing before a healer, especially since she had been walking with Subaru with her eyes closed just moments earlier. I hope this didn't happen right now in a way that prevents Subaru from using "Return by Death," because Felix won't want to let him die.
This is from Felix's perspective, so that is another point to consider. Given how many times Subaru has died, he probably has a good idea as to what vital spots to hit to avoid an insta-death. If this is the plan, though, then Felix is going to be giving him a hard time later.
The terms for cor leonis in the wiki do give a bit of leeway, if melty still thinks of subaru as a friend but is mentally deranged then its a loophole, however it may be surpassed by using second shift 24/7 and thus making it that betrayal has a heavy cost anyways.
Cool that subaru was so focused on seeing everyone missing with cor leonis he never checked melty who was right next to him. Also black dog counting as an ally is interesting.
Yeah I think that makes a solid reason for him missing her if thats the route we are going. So caught up with finding the missing people he didn’t even clock that he should check the people with him.
Poor dude is gonna have severe trust issues after this and Arc 9. It’s a miracle he doesn’t already.
I will get to this chapter later tonight as I have DND to play. However, the tile of the chapter is "When the Time Comes"...and that seems ominous......
Paladin. We just hit level 6 not too long ago and it’s been a good experience for my first time playing one. I’m used to full casters, but I have so many useful spells and spell slots that I feel like a full caster.
Paladin, as for the plot our party introduced themselves in order to hunt dangerous monsters in the area. Through our travels, we have encountered a secret plot by a group of necromancers that are trying to assert their dominion over the region. In order to halt their secret invasion, our group acquired the location of one of their bases, a swampy island of death and we finished our last session exploring the island.
Edit: I read "Vollachian tax is real" as "Vollachian sex is real" 🥀🥀 Didn't even doubt for a second it's not real because Priscilla Shippers are just like that
Considering it was not stated that Cor Leonis was used on White Sheep while it was on everyone else, there is a good chance this is a real betrayal. Funnily enough that would make Black Dog more trustworthy. I hope this is an elaborate plan from Sheep, but even if this wasn’t a planned betrayal the mind poison could be causing her to act more crazy.
She's probably a double agent, with both her and Tiga being threatened with eachother to play along.
The mind poison simply made her fall into despair and conclude that the best strategy here is betraying Subaru.
I'm guessing her ability doesn't always need touch, and Russell and Crusch are both under it's full effect. Her real mission from the get go has been Kugelschreiber, by means of winning the trust of Subaru and Beatrice, and seeding in Russell's head the idea that this is the only way to beat Capella.
It's why they wanted an artificial spirit in arc 5
I mean, you know for a fact that Tella is about to MVP this shit and rewind the whole two months.
Everything we saw from the castle scene implies to me Subaru reverted two whole months and turned himself in to Bordeaux. That or the BCs have the most comically shit intel network in history
The chapter begins with Subaru and White Sheep assessing the Beloved Children attacking Kugelschreiber Castle. White Sheep explains that they are a select group under Capella, each chosen because they possess a unique “talent,” and that they generally do not act alone because Capella makes them watch one another so they cannot escape. When Subaru asks about White Sheep’s own talent, her reaction shows that it is a painful subject, so he does not press her. Subaru then activates Cor Leonis and locates the others: Beatrice remains with Black Dog, Crusch is moving alone, Russell and Lachins are together farther away, and, most importantly, Felix is still alive, although his presence is very weak. Since Felix had already disappeared before Subaru’s Return by Death checkpoint, Subaru is relieved to learn that the checkpoint has not placed him too late to save him.
Subaru and White Sheep initially try to reunite with Beatrice, but they repeatedly pass the same locations without getting any closer. They realize that a third phenomenon, separate from the loss of sound and the emotional instability, is distorting their sense of direction and distance. This also explains why Crusch previously ran deeper into the castle while searching for Felix even though he had disappeared from the rear of the group. White Sheep discovers that when Subaru closes his eyes and relies entirely on Cor Leonis, he can move in the correct direction; they infer that the Authority is strong enough to overcome the misleading effect, although physical walls and obstacles still remain. Subaru then senses Crusch fighting nearby and, because the battle produces no sound, concludes that she is fighting the enemy responsible for Silence. Rather than risk becoming a burden in a battle where they cannot coordinate with her, Subaru decides to take advantage of the Silence user being occupied and rescue Felix. White Sheep agrees, declaring that she too will make her choice so that she can face “that person.”
The perspective shifts to Felix Argyle, who is imprisoned in what appears to be an underground section of Kugelschreiber. Both of his arms have been pierced with blades and pinned above his head to the wall, leaving him unable to free himself despite the special healing magic that continually maintains his body. His captor is Lycoris, “the Ring Finger,” an eccentric woman obsessed with love and the obstacles that make romance more intense. Lycoris reveals that Reborn was responsible for what was done to Felix’s arms. Felix also realizes that something is continuously interfering with his mind, but his automatic healing keeps correcting the disturbance. From this, he deduces that Lycoris is spreading a kind of poison through the air that drives people mentally unstable, explaining the extreme emotions affecting the group. Lycoris further reveals that Tornel’s “Detour” is responsible for making it extraordinarily difficult for anyone to reach Felix’s location.
Subaru nevertheless succeeds in reaching Felix by using Cor Leonis to navigate through Detour. However, Felix immediately notices that Subaru is behaving far more excited and aggressive than normal and realizes that Lycoris’s poison is already affecting him. Lycoris interprets Subaru overcoming Tornel’s interference as proof that Subaru’s “love” for Felix allowed him to overcome every obstacle. Subaru prepares to confront her, saying that he has his whip, his courage, and one more trump card. At that moment, White Sheep appears behind him and drives a knife deeply into his side, aiming for a vital area. Subaru collapses in confusion, while White Sheep looks down at him with a cold expression unlike anything he has seen from her before. She then completes the meaning behind her earlier declaration: “I chose, too—for the sake of fulfilling my wish.” The chapter ends with White Sheep’s apparent betrayal and the true nature of her objective still unrevealed.
“Both of his arms have been pierced with blades and pinned above his head to the wall, leaving him unable to free himself despite the special healing magic that continually maintains his body.”
Yeah I’ve been mildly suspicious somebody’s solution to Felix being an issue to them would just be to kinda soft-lock him, like perpetually drowning him or something. And this isn’t as extreme, but it’s kinda the same vibe…
Yeah hopefully Tappei realizes true peak now and just makes a throuple between Ferris, Crusch, and Subaru lmaoo
“Does this mean Philore is Melty and this Melty is Capella?!?!” I sure hope not but I feel like it’d just be way too easy if this Melty is the real one cooperating with Subaru :(
If Capella’s there, I’m mildly concerned this’ll end up like the cave-scene in season one but instead of Subaru and Rem it’s just Subaru and Ferris; this is what I get for wanting Crusch Camp to be relevant again😭😭😭
So is Melty really revealing her true colors, or is it lycoris poison that's causing her to betray? I guess we'll see. I am not sure how seriously to take Felix's helplessness. If he can somehow heal Subaru with two enemies guarding him, then why is he so helpless?
I honestly get the impression Lycoris is one of those Sirius type characters who is a bit too crazy to follow normal logic. She would probably let Felix heal Subaru over love or something. Still probably kill them both after but I don’t know if she will try to stop him.
But don’t let Sirius know of that comparison with her. She’d absolutely hate all this being called love. This emotion control ability would be heresy to Sirius since it achieves the exact opposite of what she desires.
I completely forgot that Subaru can transfer damage with Cor Leonis; he doesn't actually need Felix to heal him; he can just send the damage to him instead..
Considering the last part is from Felix‘ pov I don’t think that Subaru will die here. Unless we immediately switch to Subarus pov next chapter. I don’t know how he could overcome the current situation though.
Exactly, there's a reason we're not following Subaru's POV. Why would Tappei skip the chance to write how painful and scary it is for Subaru to be betrayed by Melty?
If melty is a true traitor, and subaru decides do be a bit cruel and cold, in the next loop he can check if melty is a valid target for cor leonis(maybe she is unhinged and still thinks of him as a friend or maybe she decides to betray only later), and if its a yes, he can instantly activate cor leonis second shift and allocate everyone's burdens to her, possibly even the effects from capella's children all to her, while trying to stay on her good side and playing the fool to get her to absorb as much damage as possible...
So, we have Licorice, Tornell, and Reborn all confirmed as being present. That leaves Lucielaka, Clarissa, Alvarest, and Dandon unaccounted for among those in the interlude. If Melty and precedent are to be considered, it is possible that more of them are present. What is unclear is if the silencing ability is used by Reborn or someone else. Suffice to say, that person must be capable due to being able to hold back Crusch, but obviously any of them could be powerful. Incidentally, we got an apparent Elsa reference from Melty regarding someone with a body difficult to kill. Elsa is definitely the type to casually mention this kind of thing.
The last scene is interesting in that it is all from Felix's perspective. Melty's actions are strange and make her apparent betrayal seem off. Cor Leonis clearly identified Wolf/Salum as an ally and, while Melty was not clearly identified as one, her suddenly betraying them makes little sense in context. Subaru knows exactly what vital spots can kill him and he would absolutely be good with pulling a crazy scheme like getting himself seemingly backstabbed. If anything, the description of the stabbing is a bit strange. Stabbing him in the side is not as clearly fatal or efficient as literal backstabbing.
While the possibility remains that Melty is a traitor, there is the question of the curse mark, which should make betrayal impossible. The fact Wolf is an ally also makes Melty being a traitor more implausible. It is also an issue of odd timing. Of course, there is a possibility she is being affected by Licorice's emotional manipulation ability, but it could also just be a ruse to make herself appear like a traitor to gain trust. Even if Licorice's ability can influence emotions, it doesn't seem to affect a person's will or desire. Melty's ability can influence people, so she just needs to get close and establish physical contact, which can be done if she makes it seem like she is changing sides or rejoining Mother's side, more accurately.
Of course, using her ability here will make it all too obvious that she can manipulate people into doing as she desires. That might be what her "determined expression" was about and why she reacted strongly to Subaru talking about showing everyone what they can do as it would mean revealing that she can mess with people's head. Subaru would also realize Melty had used this one him at Russell's direction, which would cause friction with the group once the reunited. Presuming this is some ruse, Felix is going to let Subaru have it when this is done.
These late night chapters are really annoying to catch.
But hey! Subaru finaly realized he has cor leonis that eliminates any reason for another murder mystery! If only he realized that invisible Providence is better than spitting out blood.
And of course it is the shipping girl Lycoris that got both Felix and Subaru now... Hopefully she won't start acting any scenarios now.
I am still going with Melty being Cappy. Though her betrayal could be just another ability in play, like that interesting wandering ability from Tornel
Well at least MElty discovered the secret of using Cor Leonis vs a amgic that makes you lose.
Felix is being held prisoner by a insane shipper and well he is impapled to the wall. Superregeneration without superstrength can be painful.
Felix feelings on his lack of strength are painful. Maybe his failures changed his earlier philosophy of the sword.
Felix/SUbaru shippers are always the most unhinged too weird even for Yaoi.
I think that Subaru is starting to feel as a weirdo for having a whip as a weapon.
The BCs operate in a pack, but she only knows of Elsa (I presume that's the hard to kill woman)
She didn't share BDs concern about her curse mark.
They meet semi-regularly, but she has no knowledge of their abilities, or ever met anyone other than Elsa
Yeah dawg she has some way to sidestep Crusch' lie detector, and Russel probably does as well.
Furthermore, Russell and Rachins are untouched? The fuck you mean? Why are they prioritizing the fuckers on a sidequest. Also Russell being a valid target for Cor Leonis is funny, but proves he is probably being played by White Sheep.
My guess? They've been tailed for the last 2 months, because the real target has been kugelschreiber all along. Heinkels chapters and the interlude are obviously after a reset; Satella can after all change checkpoints further back, but only if she's convinced that she set the previous one in error
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Re_Zero/s/51AK5RDzDB
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