#ons chapter 57

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Reading back ons, why did Mahiru want Shinoa to stop caring about the world? To follow along Guren's plan? I just can't understand why she would want Shinoa to stop caring about anyone but Yuu since that, in Mahiru's eyes, would be the reason for Shikama to take over her sister's body.

Actually, Mahiru wanted Shinoa to gain confidence. (Of course that was asking something quite hard considering Shinoa pretry much had an adversion to the whole concept of falling in love. Like some anon said before, Shinoa's vision and insight towards emotions in general were on black and white: feel = possessed; don't feel = safe)

Let's recall that legendary panel:

At that time, Shinoa kept people at bay; she did treasure her teammates but not to the point of her allowing herself to feel; besides, at that point Shikama Doji was pretty much tied to Tenri Hiragi.

This is heavily visible until her confrontation with Shikama is inevitable (aka back in Ch. 74); she didn't really care about herself if she was cone forever considering she had low self steem

But, after she got rescued, after everything that happened; you could say she started to see that her emotions weren't exactly evil; it all depended on how she handled them in order to actually pull a fight against Shikama.

For example, back in Ch. 99, she admited she was in love, it was evident but she pushed away the idea until saw she didn't go insane, lost herself or the sort; rather, it was a human emotion, something all humans face at one point of their lives. If anything, thanks to that push, that gave her the courage to stand and fight against the very entity that pretty much screwed her life:

At that point, she thought love = reason to live; but due to the events of Ch. 115-120, and up to Ch. 133, she understood just because she was in love didn't mean it was all there to life; if anything, it was more. It was about that philosophical question "the meaning of life".

Of course, for her, Mitsu or any other loving her does not make difference because it's something defined, something certain. She didn't reach a point of giving herself value because due to the past and the LNs, no one expected anything from her, no one was interested in her, and so, she thought that her dying would upset no one.

However, now things are different. Thanks to that push, thanks to the fact she realized that even if she loved Yuu, and Yuu left, it wasn't the end of the world; if anything, it was just starting.

And thanks to knowing she has the support of her squad, that she can express her emotions, that she can be a normal girl, that she can rely on others, it's when she actually pulls the fight against Shikama.

Her resolution of course has been boosted further thanks to her squad's support but also thanks to Mahiru's words.

Mahiru knew Shinoa has been powerful; back when Shinoa was a kid, she had to do bad to guarantee Shinoa wouldn't be subjected to further experimentation; and she made sure Shinoa hardened her heart so Shikama couldn't toy with it. That's why when Shinoa turned 16, it was the time Shinoa had to face her own battle:

So that's pretty much it anon.

She had to carry on; she couldn't be shielding herself for all her life 😅

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OnS Theories (21S). Eighth Theory - The end of a contract or the disclosure of a bond?

zHello everyone, I hope you’ve been doing well, here comes another theory, this one was randomly selected by @roxxy-ll​ along made as a question by @distinguished-slacker​ and a curiosity of @everlastingspiral​; and before I start with this one, at first it might seem like empty due to the events of chapter 103 but in fact, there’s little surprise to it, therefore let’s begin!

P.S: Theories are held within a neutral view and ships are excluded

If many might recall, in chapter 103 Shikama Doji finally said goodbye to Shinoa Hiragi, in fact, it came out as something unexpected to see:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 103

But now, the main question comes in and that is:

Is Shinoa and Shikama’s contract concluded? Will Shinoa be able to use her scythe ever again?

The answer to those questions is no and yes, but what makes me state such thing?

Shinoa and Shikama’s contract

First of all, what Shikama did was indeed take the powers Shinoa had BUT, not the kind ones that would make people assume she could use in combat but rather, Shikama stopped her from using the manifestations of scythes he technically bestowed her so she could use whenever she had to battle inside someone’s heart, what do I mean?

If many might recall, the battle within one’s heart is a different kind of field that doesn’t affect the battles outside, rather, they only occurr within such space, but, is there a proof to this?

Indeed there is:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 21

Back in the day when the squad was learning on how to use the hidden abilities of their cursed gear, Shiho was actually the one that struggled the most in order to face the trials Kiseki-O set to him; in fact he got stabbed by Kiseki-O, but now, what does this have to do with the theory?

Correct. The repercutions that happened within his heart stayed in there, he didn’t suffer external injuries; the most vague risk was that he could end up getting possessed.

Therefore, it could be said that this principle applies very well to Shinoa’s case, specially due to the amount of difference in terms of power between Kiseki-O and Shikama Doji.

Shikama Doji is literally the First Progenitor with powers close to almighty while Kiseki-O is literally a former human that was turned into a vampire and lastly into a chosen demon.

It could be said that Shinoa’s contract with Shikama Doji ended to certain extend, she no longer will be able to enter in contact with Shikama Doji or rather talk with him within her heart since he pretty much chose to leave and that can be said, was reflected in old chapters, what do I mean?

Before Shikama made full possession of Shinoa, he first entered in contact with her as a mere shadow with form, as one that would speak to her in her dreams, after the events of the Catastrophe, after Guren gave Shinoa her demon back, he entered in a contract with her but, with the sole issue that at such time he only had small parts of him within Mahiru and Shinoa while he resided on Tenri Hiragi, the main head of the Hiragi Family.

Such thing was halted once Kureto killed Tenri, it could be said that the restriction that kept Shikama Doji within Tenri’s body was broken allowing Shikama Doji to roam freely as he pleased which would explain why he chose to try and possess Kureto:

Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 57

Of course, at such time his former primal goal was to possess Shinoa which he succeeded only to eventually have a change of plans.

Now, answering the second question about whenever Shinoa will be able to wield her scythe or not.

Shinoa on the battlefield

Assuming Shinoa will be okay in the next chapters, she will likely be able to wield Shikama Doji as she used to at the least to defend herself if she was bound to fight against something and that is actually displayed a lot in old chapters; whenever the squad didn’t need to use the power lend by their demons, they technically swinged their weapons until things got serious; if they had to, they had to call their demons to get a boost of strength or use their abilities and manifestations to face down higher rank vampires.

But all will depend on what the author chooses as a final path for her.

As an observation made by @mikaisyuudere​ it can be said that Shinoa is likely to preserve her former abilities such as being able to see the hearts of others which has been reflected a lot in former chapters, along being able to resist demons easily, but whenever she’ll be able to invade other hearts, that’s left unknown for the meantime.

What do you think dear readers?

Let me know!

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Asami Yo...Shikama Doji...Perfection!

Asami Yo Artstyle

Vs

Yamamoto Artstyle.

I must say...Asami Yo sensei artstyle wins in how sensei portrayed him

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OnS Theories (13S). Ninth Theory - Sika Madu, former Michaela or...false identity?

Hello everyone, hope everyone’s been doing well so far, therefore, let’s start with a rather interesting theory or perhaps something many have thought before, let’s begin!

As many might recall, Kagami himself takes many aspects from the bible along other religious references for the story, so far, Shikama Doji or formerly known as Sika Madu, has displayed that unique characteristic that is quite similar to the fallen angel Lucifer, but how can I state this?

First of all, in the LNs, in the last volume of the Catastrophe, Shinoa stated that Shikama was a beautiful demon, of course, it is well known that Lucifer was once the most beautiful archangel God created. But of course, things went south, he was expelled from heaven by the archangel Michael.

When Sika Madu finally appeared, Tenri stated that the Hiragi Family had a “cursed God”, of course, Sika stated that was an exaggeration by Tenri Hiragi, but despite this, Sika Madu always had an angelical aspect or look.

Furthermore, to give more strength to the reason why Shikama is the representation of Lucifer, the characters in the story are displayed in certain order, first, we have 4 characters whose pairs of wings are equivalent to 6, such characters are Mikaela Hyakuya, Yuichiro Hyakuya (the one from the ancient times of Greece, the corpse of Michaela and lastly Sika Madu.

But then, why name those four if there’s a false identity? To begin with, Mikaela and Yuichiro’s personalities aren’t focused on destruction or primordial goals with ambition; it is well displayed that there’s innocence and love within their actions; despite that the Yu from ancient Greece had no control whenever he turned into a seraph, there was kindness when he was displayed as a human.

As for Mika in chapter 93, the wings he popped within the dream in fact expressed freedom, I’ll explain in other theory why he had wings on said chapter.

It is unknown how exactly the corpse of Michaela ended up in a coffin and lastly, Sika Madu, the one sole demon that in fact, isn’t one; but how can I state this?

Thanks to the latest chapters, it was known that vampires at their respective end, end up having a big dream on which their biggest desire becomes a reality, for Mikaela’s case, his biggest desire or wish was to have a happy moment with his family; but with Sika Madu, despite being sealed in a cursed gear, he really had no regrets, nothing to lose, it is as if he knew he’d regain his physical body with more strength to it with time 

Compared to him, Shikama had nothing to lose or gain, he didn’t have a dream on which he’d have the happiest goal since his mind is in perfect state ever since he became a demon.

Sika Madu as a demon vs Sika Madu before becoming one:

But then again, why do I state Sika Madu has a false identity?

It is mainly because the Progenitors saw him as someone who could do the impossible, they thought highly of him for being able to create, move and control everything around him; furthermore, wiithin the Resurrection LNs, Rigr stated that Sika Madu has played the role of God, he has written, changed, selected which religions should rise and fall way before the story unfolded, therefore, it’s highly possible that the fact he labeled himself as Michaela, was to diverse the attention of the Progenitors from the real corpse of Michaela; the only vampires who knew about the corpse were Ashera Tepes, Noya Hienma and Krul Tepes.

Therefore, to conclude with this theory, within Japanese anime/manga stories, Lucifer is often displayed as an angel with 12 wings which can be clearly seen with Devilman Crybaby, Shin Megami Tensei, etc.

What do you think? Let me know!

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OnS Theories (14S). Eighth Theory - The taboo of The First Progenitor

Hello everyone, I hope everyone’s been doing well, this is another theory I come up with for the day, there are two theories left before the break begins; therefore, I hope everyone’s enjoying the theories so far.

Let’s begin!

“So many have died because of her, let her slowly regret her crimes for eternity”

-Scientist in Honkai Impact

Another quote I love from this marvelous game that includes tragedy to no end, is the fact that a being that was close like god killed so many until she was locked in a cube; hence the quote over there, she was locked for more than 50 000 years.

Now, you might wonder what does this have to do with the First Progenitor?

The main reason for this, is because he was punished, he stated in the latest chapter he was blamed for someone else’s sins and ended up losing something he treasured. But, what exactly or when did his taboo start?

Image from Vampire Reign - Chapter 94

It is well known that seraphs always speak about “humanity breaking certain taboo”; so far, it is known that such taboo was resurrecting those who were long gone, but, in fact, it’s something much worse. Before we continue with this, let’s analyse something that has a lot to do with the taboo.What could it be?

Correct. Sika Madu’s experiments.

At first glance, the fact that he made a mass production of Yu in the Dark Ages of Greece, seemed like he was testing or creating humans by his own methods, but actually, this is wrong, how can I state such thing?

When Yu transformed into a seraph, he popped 6 wings in total, similar to Sika Madu, but, did that mean the Yu from the past was someone related to Sika Madu?

Image from Vampire Reign - Chapter 78

In fact, he was and he wasn’t at the same time. But how?

It is stated by Noya that Sika Madu performed experiments to create humans but in reality, those experiments were attempts to bring back the one he lost; he first started testing with his DNA, hence why some spheres or black orbs could be seen in chapter 79.

Image from Vampire Reign - Chapter 85

Image from Vampire Reign - Chapter 79

Sika Madu was actually testing how exactly a new vessel for his son would act like once his seraph powers activated, hence why he started the blood of the corpse along the methods to create humans to find and see if there was compatibility with his blood, hence why he stated that Ashera was compatible with Yu’s blood.

Image from Vampire Reign - Chapter 79

After some time, in the World Resurrection LNs, it’s stated by Rigr that Sika Madu has played the role of God choosing which religions and empires would rise and fall all along; within this, it could be said another taboo was broken by him; furthermore, Sika Madu ended up bestowing with power the Hiragi Family for 1200 years; it is said that the First Head managed to live for 200 years.

But then, what exactly was his taboo and why humanity along him are paying for his sins?

It might be a guessing for now, but it could be said that Sika Madu broke something that could be called holic; it is well known that in christianity, the only who was able to give offsprings was God himself, he chose a vessel to carry his will, the best example being Jesuschrist.

If we take such fragment from the bible into the story, Sika Madu actually attempted to play his own version of God’s power by having an offspring of his own, which in fact, it’s forbidden. But now, how does humanity end up being mixed with his own sin?

Correct. It’s possible that Sika Madu chose a vessel to carry his offspring long ago, giving birth to the angel Michaela. But, despite something that he might have longed to have, there’s something rather curious; “Sika states that he was blamed for a determinated group’s crime and his son was killed.”

What does this quote imply? Does that mean Sika Madu has been innocent?

So far, since there’s not much information about him, it is uncertain if he’s telling the truth or actually lying. But for what it can be said, Shikama actually was able to feel the sun, to be bathed under it but when he states “they made me into this” he’s actually referring to the fact that despite he had his wings, he wasn’t able to treasure or long for the sun anymore. He got cursed by it.

As for the crimes, it is pausible such crimes he was referring could be divided in two, but why?

It is well known that in biblic texts, Lucifer was once an angel in charge the Eden, he was harbored with the most beautiful gemstones which ironically, Sika Madu is displayed with in the story back in the Dark Ages of Greece.

Image from Vampire Reign - Chapter 69

Furthermore, it was stated that Lucifer was a being with wisdom, he was in control of spreading God’s will within his tembple, but of course such events only unleashed him getting kicked out.

First scenario - The crimes referred to the decisions taken before getting kicked

As for what it was stated before, it is possible that the crimes Shikama meant were likely referred to the decision of him being the link between Earth and Eden, the communication between humans and God himself, hence why he states that God has a more twisted personality than him.

Image from Vampire Reign - Chapter 57

But now, you might wonder how did that end up affecting his son?

Well, as I stated before these two points started, it’s likely that one of the biggest taboo along his corruption was that he spawned a child of his own, which was something only God had the authority to do so, which then can be stated as a rebellion against God himself.

Second scenario - Humanity. The fall of Shikama

Another scenario is that Shikama’s heart ended up getting contaminated by how humans behaved; what do I mean?

It is well known that humans in the past have always fought despite the teachings given to them; therefore, it’s highly possible that Sika Madu ended up admiring how humans were free despite hearing and learning from God; but how can I state this?

Sika Madu always speaks about humans as if he always knew what was in their minds; he was aware of what humans always called love was rather lust. Therefore, the fact that humans despite time seemed to never change, might have made Shikama take drastic decisions towards them, which in a way, might have pissed God for rebelling and disrespecting his authority for his own.

As for the son, it could be said that the death of his son might not have been a punished by God but rather humanity itself, but you might wonder how would that be possible if the corpse is in a good condition.

For that, it’s likely that he could have healed the external injuries but of course, once the soul is gone, there’s no return for what it’s gone.

Therefore, his taboo actually goes before he started the experiments, it could be said his taboo was something that currently does in the story, which is playing the role of God.

What do you think guys?

Let me know!

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