I just had some funny thoughts on Ferdinand.
It’s a real pity that anime only watchers would not be able to understand and appreciate just how crazy Ferdinand are. When looked at certain angle, he could be said to be stern and unforgiving, while on another angle, he could be said to be crazy.
Remember that one time he threaten Maine to stop recklessly using her mana or not he’s going to tie her to a chair and made her listen to him describing gory description of how people who cannot control their mana die?
Also, remember the time he actually do so to Willfried because he’s annoyed by the kid’s whiny and bratty temperament? Honestly, when compared to how Ferdinand treat others, he could be said to be spoiling Maine!
Also, remember the time in 2nd year House of Lords where the royals were attacked on the graduation ceremony/Territories War? Yeah, Ferdinand blasted that Turnis Baphalem into ashes using high density of magic power in a crowded space. Heishitz shouted “Who the hell use such destructive magic in this place?!” and then Ferdinand calmly reply “Me.” It was so comical because after that, the other side could not even complain. Because the one that done it is Ferdinand. LOL
Also, the time when Ferdinand was fighting with Airvermeen and Gervagio? Haha that was priceless. The Goddess said that “There shall not be any killing.” and then Ferdinand opt to kick the man in the stomach, bound him with magic rope, rendering him immobile and useless to even continue competing with Maine. That was truly priceless! Airvermeen could only watch and express how scummy he thought Ferdinand was!! Hahahaha!!
There’s also the time when he threaten the royal family into submission. Aub Ehrenfest, Aub Dunkelfelger, Zent Traokvar and everyone there legit get gastric pain that day. Ferdinand just keeps on shooting bullets with his every words, not even caring about any of them.
There’s many more instances where I think Ferdinand were so badass-ly crazy and just outright humorous but putting that aside, after rereading the webnovel and light novel, I am once again reminded how good he treats Maine. Seriously, like when we got comparison, it’s just impossible to ignore.
First, he provide her potion/medicine for free even though he charges everyone else, including his own brother. Second, He listens to Maine’s opinion even though they’re very weird and will explain everything to her. He could touch Maine no problem even though he avoid physical contact with human as much as possible (Heck, he love to play with her cheeks.). Third, he made sure to think about her feelings and made sure he’s there to calm her down when she’s sad. (Gyuu! OMG I love it!!) Fourth, he made sure to take care of her family even when after he’s gone. (AKA arranging Damuel as intermediary.) Fifth, he made her many amulets and accessories even though he didn’t even put any effort for his fiancée's engagement stone. (He legit made Maine a talisman hairpin instead of the engagement stone before leaving for his engagement. What the hell? yeah we hate Dietrinde but for those who didn’t know the inside story, that’s just weird Ferdinand.) Sixth, he’s considerate to Maine when he knows Maine hates seeing blood. Every time things got bloody he’d cover her with his sleeve. Seventh, he let Maine into his hidden room. That’s private space yo! Not even family members went into each other’s hidden room.
There’s many more but I could not name them at the top of my head. Anyway, as obvious as it is, I’m a Fermai shipper. Hopefully we get that sweet season 3 soon!
