I was thinking about how to save Qilby from himself in his next life and came up with an idea:
What if he was exiled from the Eliatropes, with Otomai and Ogrest acting as his and Shinonome’s wardens? But I’m thinking of Book Ogrest, not the OVA version—it never made sense to me that he shrank after being defeated when, in the comics, just touching (not even possessing) the Dofus made him grow larger.
I've always found it hard to believe how Ogrest was simply forgiven for his crimes, considering he basically caused an apocalypse, even if he was manipulated into doing so. That made me wonder—what if, instead of being forgiven, he and Otomai had simply gone into hiding?
They would be in Yugo’s debt, both for defeating Ogrest and for letting them go free. Acting as wardens for Qilby and Shinonome could be a way to repay that debt. Ogrest should be strong enough to keep them in check, especially if Qilby has no access to power-enhancing artifacts. Meanwhile, Otomai is clever enough to see through any of their schemes. Plus, they’re all immortal, so there’s no risk of outliving one another.
More importantly, this setup would allow Qilby to exist outside the framework of his people and family—both of which he already knows inside and out. He wouldn’t have as easy a time manipulating people, and the change in circumstances could prevent the boredom that drove him mad in the first place. He’d even have the chance to continue studying under one of the greatest minds in the world—someone who could match him intellectually but with a completely different perspective.
At his core, Qilby craves acceptance. That’s why he keeps returning to his people, even when they clearly reject his ideas. This arrangement would give him a kind of found family—one that both values and challenges him. It may not work forever, but it could push Qilby to seek change and purpose through new people and cultures rather than through the endless void of space.
As for Shinonome, since she’s a dragon, I don’t think the endless cycle of life and death drove her mad like it did Qilby. I believe she simply wants the best for her brother and follows him out of loyalty. If that’s the case, she might actually support this plan and even help convince Qilby to play along.
