OnS Analysis & Theory - Reading of Ancient Language
Sooo, hello everyone, yesterday I spent some time talking with a dear friend along complaining about Lest's sudden offscreen death, nevertheless, one of the topics that came up was the Ancient Language.
P.S: Theories and Analysis are held in a neutral view and ships are excluded
It is well known that by Ancient Language I mean mostly to the one the angels were able to read; considering that in the current time of the plot, only few characters are able to understand the message behind. Those characters are Yuu and Mikaela.
For that let's remember the very first time this was presented.
Back in Chapter 125, Yuu and Mikaela were exploring Yuu's memories of back when he was the angel Mikaela. Among this, they were prying on the stuff the First was reading which of course, Mikaela was unable to read given that it was impossible for him to read. But, one of them was able to do so, that character of course was Yuu.
Considering that Yuu has strong ties to the First given that unlike the rest of the progenitors and the endless generations of humans, he preserved deep within his heart the memories of what he used to be, he was able to understand the files the First was reading.
Mikaela of course was surprised with the new information he obtained along his surprise to see Yuu understand what the First read.
Now, back in chapter 146, a twist occurred, Mikaela was able to shift into the angel Mikaela, allowing him to read part of the First's spells yet with Yuu, he was unable to read the spell.
There are two probable answers to this:
1. The use of an avatar
On this very first scenario, it's very likely that given Mikaela is constantly consuming Yuu's desires, he has found other methods to gain access to the information. And considering Yuu has all his memories when he was the angel Mikaela, it's quite possible that Mika is borrowing that knowledge in order to understand the language he was unable to read back when they did the memory regression.
2. Merging
This second scenario is another possibility. Given that Shikama's goal back when he was alive needed the merging of Mikaela and Yuu at a gradual pace, it's very likely that due to the process of constantly exploring the First's memories, consuming desires, using their power, this is only making said process quicken.
Despite the merging attracting the trumpets, this process itself dwells a lot on the use of power.
But despite all this information, it is understandable why Yuu was able to read the information along Mikaela; they carry the seraph trait, meanwhile Mikaela carries both the seraph trait and the Michaela trait. Yet, there's just another character capable of reading this Ancient Language.
Who could it be?
Correct, Shinoa Hiiragi.
Once Shinoa engaged in a fight with Shikama/Sika Madu, Shinoa of course had a massive advantaje because he was in a weakened state along Shinoa finally gaining confidence to stand and fight since she too had power.
Once she devoured Shikama, it was clear she was going to adquire all his memories, powers and part of the spells he knew except the main 3 Yuu has.
But even if that's the case, even if she absorbed the majority of power the First had; one of the main question that I discussed with my friend is, how was she able to read the Ancient Language the First Progenitor only had access and knowledge to?
So far, it is well known that even if Shinoa's existance came due to the experiments along how different said experiments affected Mahiru's and Shinoa's mother, nevertheless, it was stated that she was human no less. So far, the only glimpse of her to quickly understand stuff related to the First was shown back in the Catastrophe at 16.
Once Shinoa reunited once again with Shikama, they had their talk along Shinoa trying to pry onto Shikama's memories and thoughts, but given that Shikama wouldn't allow such thing, it was impossible for Shinoa to even obtain any kind of information from him, but, just like he did, she quickly grasped the way he protected his heart.
Therefore, the question remains.
Thus, very independent of the author and how the events have been taking place, what do you think could lead this new question?
While it's true the manga always portrayed the characters not needing training to harness power, I do believe it's very different if they try to interpret and understand information considering back in chapter 59, the whole squad had a lot of trouble reading old files from the Hiiragi Family.
"How was Shinoa able to read the Ancient Language the First Progenitor only had access and knowledge to?"
This question is open to interpretation and I truthfully would like to know what you think so far, let me know!
