OnS Theories (24S). Second Theory - Explanation of the Memory Segment and the World of Illusions.
Hello everyone, finally we start with new theories, and I must say, chapter 106 just rocked. It was a really well done chapter, sasuga Kagami-sensei!
Nevertheless, there have been many doubts surrounding it, specially one about Mika and Shikama appearing, which actually have a more simple explanation than what it looks like, therefore, let’s begin!
P.S: Theories are held within neutral view and ships are excluded
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Before I start up explaining how this memory segment and the illusions work, let’s make a review or recap of the chapter:
First of all, the chapter resumes were Mikaela saw the big eye in the darkness; of course, such eye represents the depthness within Yu’s heart, as to why, I’ll explain that later on, but nevertheless, he noticed something peculiar about such eye:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
He was aware the eye meant no harm to him, thus leading him to touch it, which of course, the eye gave permission to him, but why?
The reason to this is very simple; despite the eye which in fact is Yuu’s heart, or the source of origin of Yuu; the memories and experiences that have been withstood within Yuu along being engraved deep within his very soul remain there, thus meaning he trusts Mika completely, knowing he does not mean any harm along the very fact that he does see him as an equal, a human to the very core.
After this, the memory segment begins.
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
But, is this truthfully a memory segment?
The answer to this is absolutely yes.
You might wonder where or how exactly this is possible, and for that, I’ll bring the biggest reference possible to this kind of scenario and that is the franchise of Assassin’s Creed.
For those who might not know, Assassin’s Creed is a game franchise which of course, focuses on a secret order that works in the shadows to keep balance in the world against Templars, but of course, the main point or comparison is that the game itself uses memory segments, what do I mean?
The MC within those titles, uses a special machine to experience and live in a simulation the memories of their ancestors...
Along this, another anime that uses such events is actually a bizarre anime that I do not recommend to watch, which is Corpse Party. (Warning: Do not watch unless you tolerate horror and gore)
Within said anime, there’s a scene on which one of the main cast gets to experience lively what happened to the unfortunate souls that were living in a constant grudge to their tragic past. Which this could relate as living a memory segment as well...
And this is precisely what happens with Mikaela after touching said eye. ,it could be said he is set into a world made of the memories the very origin of Yuu experienced in flesh, which is why the next panel goes like this:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
In the picture above and my failed attempts to trace a circle, the one looking at everything is in fact Mikaela Hyakuya; which is why he asks about where he currently is, along the creepy eyes in the tanks along spotting a child which is Yuu, the one that lived in with the progenitors and the chosen apostles.
It could be said that the big eyeball that allowed Mikaela to touch it, displayed Mika the distant past, along letting him experience everything in flesh, which is why he took the form of the tiny eye watching everything including Yuu.
Following this, Noya arrives and spots Yuu, which of course, knowing Yuu’s nature, he’s quite happy and hopeful to awake Mika without the knowledge of knowing that, in order to awake the corpse, he needs to disappear, but of course, knowing Noya’s nature, he stops being tolerant with him and decapitates him in the act:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
Of course, to the scene, Ashera arrives and tells Noya that he shouldn’t have done that since Sika Madu would take heed and notice the incidents going around. (To this point, the memory segment is normal.)
This follows up Noya into saying that he’ll create another:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
Within the circled dialogue box and the eye floating which of course is Mikaela, he notices that from the eyes that were floating in those tanks, they instantly materialized Yuu which of course was bestowed with life once it was out of the tank.
But since Noya couldn’t tolerate how noisy the cloned Yuu was, he ended up killing the newborn clone, thus leading to Mikaela’s position:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
Mikaela realized he’d get materialized as Yuu and by experience, understood that if he made a noise, he’d get killed:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
But now, the biggest question comes, which one could it be?
How was Noya not able to detect the changes and why did this memory segment continued? Does it mean the memory segment continued normally?
Within this, there are two scenarios:
First Scenario - The Past Simply Repeated Itself
Within this First Scenario, it’s very likely that the next clone made of Yuu wasn’t killed, which of course paints very well as to why Noya didn’t do anything else like ejecting or killing the current clone standing
Second Scenario - The Memory Segment didn’t consider such action as a huge alteration of the events
Within this scenario, which is likely just like the first one, it implies that the memory segment wasn’t affected that much, which is why it didn’t get destroyed or ejected Mikaela from it, since sooner or later, the next part of the segment would replay leading the events of seeing Shikama and the other demons arriving to the scene, and the biggest proof to this is the next panel:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
After Noya and Ashera stopped paying mind to the clone of Yuu in there, Mikaela managed to wonder who they were and where exactly such events took place, thus leading to the arrival of the other demons which, until that spot, was where the memory segment was going or replaying:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
When the other demons arrived, the memory segment was slowly getting disturbed by something, but what could this something mean?
Correct. The Power of Illusion and Distortion
The First Progenitor is well known to have powers that are equivalent of those to a God; powers that are extremely powerful to invade whatever he wishes to do, but, within this, the First Progenitor hasn’t even considered that within his schemes, there’s already a Trojan Horse invading his plans since the First Progenitor pretty much underestimates everything around him due to his arrogance which is why Rigr uses this disadvantage of the First to execute his plans without his notice:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
Once Rigr finishes the countdown, the First Progenitor manages to fully materialize within the Memory Segment but, how is that possible?
Since the First Progenitor is capable of invading other’s hearts, which is heavily seen within chapter 73:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 73
Back in chapter 73, Shikama managed to infiltrate in Ashera’s heart with ease, without alerting Yuu about it, since he was pretty much focused on making Ashera remember their agenda and goals to fulfill which lead to the current present.
But returning to the main theory, how exactly does this revolve around the powers of illusion and distortion?
For this, it is needed to understand that the memory segment acts like a Lucid Dream, which can be defined as this:
Lucid dreams are when you know that you’re dreaming while you’re asleep.
You’re aware that the events flashing through your brain aren’t really happening. But the dream feels vivid and real. You may even be able to control how the action unfolds, as if you’re directing a movie in your sleep.
Link source: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/lucid-dreams-overview
This only gives strength as to why Mikaela was capable of changing few aspects without distorting the events of the past, but, since both Yuu and him lowered their guards, the First Progenitor had a door, but which one?
Correct. Asuramaru
After Asuramaru saw the transformation of the vampire Mikaela into a demon, he was able to remember everything, including how he became an apostle to Shikama and his loyalty towards him.
His main task is to serve him and retrieve Mikaela’s soul but since he was forced to obey Yuu due to the laws of the contract, the only thing Asuramaru might have been able to do is allow Shikama Doji enter within his heart, allowing him to fully enter into the heart of Yuu which was left wide open.
Thus leading to the next event, which is, creating an illusion, what do I mean?
After he managed to enter into Yuu’s heart or rather the deepest part of his heart, he mixed himself within the memory segment, allowing the segment to continue until he reached a safe distance where Mikaela was present, what do I mean?
This could be described as him acting as a part of the memory segment, but, instead of showing the memory of Sika Madu; he exchanged that memory figure with him, which could be single defined as substitution.
Which is why once he got close to Mika, the next thing that happened was this:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
The Sika Madu displaying there isn’t the one from the past, but in fact, it’s the current Shikama Doji wearing a disguise and this is heavily seen by how he was able to manifest the scythes he currently uses as a demon; hence why he states he didn’t expect Mikaela would come that far to the past, and this is actually due to the fact that Mikaela wanted to understand why Yuu was that way and what he was mixed into, thus leading to the next panel:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
Mikaela realizes that the real monster managed to appear within the memory segment or lucid dream he was experiencing since he heavily states that he has to wake up and get out of there.
But within this, there’s something rather curious that many readers within the spanish and english fandom wonder, what could it be?
What does Shikama mean by not letting Mika get away again?
That’s actually easy, what do I mean?
If many might recall, in chapter 98 Shikama made an act of presence in order to retrieve the demon Mikaela by sending Asuramaru, Gekkouin and Kiseki-O to his wolrd, which, they almost managed to capture:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 101
Of course, what they didn’t consider was the fact that Yuu was heading their way to save Mikaela, which is why the First Progenitor is doing the job himself:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
Of course, due to the massive difference of power, Mikaela isn’t capable of defending himself, but, within this, there’s something huge to highlight, what could it be?
The current Demon Mikaela isn’t tied to Shikama Doji
What does this mean?
It means that the demon Mikaela is made of all the life experiences and memories Mikaela Hyakuya lived, it means the past he had is the one he lived, BUT, the very reason the First Progenitor targets his soul it’s because he needs a soul to bring back whatever he wants to bring which of course it’s not good news.
Once he gets Mika’s soul, Mika and Yuu will cease to exist.
Which is why, the next thing that happens is this one:
Image taken from Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Chapter 106
Yuu goes to his rescue as a voice; he reminds Mika that he’s not alone but in order to save him, he needs to accept the deal and contract of becoming his demon, so he can get more powerful and finally fend against the monster Shikama Doji truthfully is.
With this theory, it is focused to explain the events that happened in the latest chapter.
Hope this theory solves the many doubts the fandom may have!
Hope you enjoyed reading this!
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