I’m surprised by how many people are standing around talking. One would think that anything capable of obliterating the arena while Solomon David is present is something you should obviously flee from as quickly as you can. Is everyone just used to thinking that Solomon David can handle anything?
In fairness, none of these guys look like locals. Besides, let’s be honest: standing around and taking pictures of the nearby explosion is unfortunately pretty standard for people of every nationality, gender, age and species.
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They’re some of the 108 followers. They have form for running in to dodgy situations.
Also, note how the arena is destroyed but the waterfront buildings are intact, and even one of the causeways to the arena is still there. So evacuating the city is still a live issue.
All their lives they’ve stood static watching Solomon David achieve greatness. Their entire world was built upon his broad back, perhaps they don’t know to do anything but watch him. Or maybe they secretly want to see their god fail, just once.
it’s the Protector God argument. the populace would sit back on their laurels watching great feats be accomplished by their gods and not even deign to struggle to attain even a modicum of their gods’ greatness.
Well all they saw was the arena blow up and they seem to be a very safe distance away from the destruction. They have no idea what caused the explosion nor do they know that explosion was only the first of many. Also that explosion only happened a couple of minutes ago, so they still processing what just happened.
Regarding the pictogram on Auntie Maya’s back (which also is used by Incubus as demiurge and Sword King of the Middle Army of course, and no surprises it’s also on their throne), just if any other flame would find interest in it.
One always just took it as zhōng, the chinese for middle (tho’ one realises it has more likely come here via the japanese kanji), with the bonus that if mispronounced slightly it sounds like the word for a bell tolling, zhòng.
One has encountered it elsewhere tho’, with meanings pleasingly also quite apt: to hit the mark or to have success or win – but strangely also to be hit, or to suffer. Fitting for both of them then perhaps.
Thou speakest truly; methinks also that the mark could, to minds unknowing of Kanji, represent cutting, division, as the middle line divideth the rectangle.
That’s different. The artistry of the cups was appreciated in a rather violent and avant garde way. The noodles, however, are not appreciated. They are abandoned, ignored. The cups at least get someone hating them and are granted a merciful swift demise, but the noodles get nothing but a slow painful cooling into obscurity.
Our beloved customer must make do with a bowl, but please accept it with our compliments. The broth is especially rich today. Alas, as this is not a special, the tea is extra.
Most kind, most kind. One makes promise to furnish your enterprise with many different and some rare varieties, upon our most proximate visit. If Rayuba still exists of course. One does recommend the Ya-at morning blend, quite bracing.
Jagganoth was unsuccessful the first time around because of the combined efforts of every other demiurge. With Incubus on his side, that is less than six demiurges. We will see if Allison, White Chains, Vigilant Gaze, and Cio can make up for it.
This is complicated because of Allison’s reliance on Incubus for more power via her key. I think these chains will not hold her for long, once she focuses on breaking them, though.
I do not think Allison was using any power of Incubus’ except for his lessons in wielding the power of her Key. She rejected Incubus’ power when it caused her to have a case of split personality.
Jagganoth is the second strongest sorcerer among them, he’s crazy strong. Thorn knights have blessed him with invulnerability. Hard to see how he could do anything to the woman With future sight, but he can only be at best contained.
I think conversation with white Chain might be their best bet.
You are correct in terms of the lady Jadis’ desire to cease living but as an omniscient being she already knows the part she has to play in upcoming events and as such has no choice but to continue living.
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Well if she still wants out, standing in front of Jaganoth in one his “little moments” is a good way out.
I’m wondering how Jagganoth’s alledged invulnerability is tangled up with Jadis’ future sight. If he’s truly, metaphysically invulnerable (instead of just ridiculously OP), does that imply some editing of futures that invalidates her precognition?
I like how they all have their own animation for teleporting onto the battlefield.
So if Seeker of Thrones was a dungeon crawl and King of Swords was an anime tournament arc, is Breaker of Infinities going to be a crossover-fighting game?
Oy! Whats kind-o big-un messy ‘as tha poxerly lady king made now?? We’s been gone since them girlies fused to fight tha o’er girly; an’now te wholesale fighting circle be sploded?! Ufff. Us’s needs ano’er drink.
The last time we saw him was in the arena dungeon. Since the arena was obliterated then he could have ended up having to work his way toward the surface.
That was Dream Incubus Though, and we’ve seen dream Incubus project from his spire before so my guess is he teleported and coming up rom the mud is his regular entry, since his spire is also themed with mud and decay :v
Hey, you are right! However, he _did_ colour his words (one particular word, to be precise) once, through his meeting with Jagganoth back in… it was the beginning o book 3, I guess? Unless it was the end of book 2, which is pretty much close, yet seems unlikely somehow. So, presumably Incubus can have his demiurge voice well enough, but rarely bothers himself with this shit, as well as with halo (isn’t it the first time we see him crowned as well?)
Now that I think about it, it feels like Abaddon might be rushing the story, considering Alison bore a sword similar to Maya’s on that big prophecy picture from way back, and currently, she’s had 0 training and barely any interaction with Maya.
I guess it is not a key in her brow, but a ley-stone. Check the chapter in the second book where the are devils’ types explayned, the lore concerning ley-stones also lurks there, somewhere in the alt-text.
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Clearly that’s not the case as Maya’s forehead lights up when she takes it out. I do think we haven’t seen her do this before, at least in the present.
So…the thing in her forehead is her leystone, which is like Cio’s and isn’t a key.
However, there’s also speculation that her hair tie, shown here in her hand, is a dormant Key of Kings. Notice how it’s shaped like the other keys/power symbols we’ve seen before.
So the thing in her forehead isn’t a key, but it is shining due to her atum. The thing in her hand MAY be a key, but we’re not sure, and even if it is it might not be powered.
Given it looks like a Maya/Incubus fight is coming, I’m sure we’ll find out which it is soon.
Her hair tie is the same shape as the tip of Queen Mottom’s wand. Both are the same general shape as the symbol of Zoss, the splitting of infinity. coincidence? Most likely. Not everything is meaningful. But, then again, that is is what perceivers are for: Creating meaning from the absurd.
The King of Swords
Maybe.
And which fool is being referred to that is doing things too soon?
…someone has gone off-script.
Jagoff’s the fool…, thinking back to previous events…
Actually, Incubus may be the fool as his tool makes his move without him.
I count at least seven fools.
A Queen, methinks?
She should be called the Queen of Maybe.
Royalty cares not for gender.
That’s only applies if it’s a monarchy. Otherwise the titles are gender specific, power is the same however.
Incubus is King of Cups, check out his throne room.
Maya is more of an ace to me.
That throne room belongs to Maya.
He’s a mere usurper.
I’m surprised by how many people are standing around talking. One would think that anything capable of obliterating the arena while Solomon David is present is something you should obviously flee from as quickly as you can. Is everyone just used to thinking that Solomon David can handle anything?
There’s no way you can run far enough. Might as well enjoy the scenery
In fairness, none of these guys look like locals. Besides, let’s be honest: standing around and taking pictures of the nearby explosion is unfortunately pretty standard for people of every nationality, gender, age and species.
They’re some of the 108 followers. They have form for running in to dodgy situations.
Also, note how the arena is destroyed but the waterfront buildings are intact, and even one of the causeways to the arena is still there. So evacuating the city is still a live issue.
All their lives they’ve stood static watching Solomon David achieve greatness. Their entire world was built upon his broad back, perhaps they don’t know to do anything but watch him. Or maybe they secretly want to see their god fail, just once.
The last one probably. Remember how eager they were to cheer White Chain’s victory? I still think that came as a shock to Solomon David.
it’s the Protector God argument. the populace would sit back on their laurels watching great feats be accomplished by their gods and not even deign to struggle to attain even a modicum of their gods’ greatness.
Well all they saw was the arena blow up and they seem to be a very safe distance away from the destruction. They have no idea what caused the explosion nor do they know that explosion was only the first of many. Also that explosion only happened a couple of minutes ago, so they still processing what just happened.
Judging by her arms, Maya has indeed mastered or at least comprehended Meti’s 6th Precept – the continual self-annihilation when cutting.
I wonder, between the master of the Maybe Sword and Incubus who clings to sword like a crutch, which shall have the truer cut?
Defensive Marks. Where blade bit flesh but failed. Marks of failed deaths.
Truest cutter be the blade yet seen.
Indeed. If one cuts and does decapitate their foe with the cut then they have not cut at all.
Hey now, this is hardly a story where truth is seen as a positive
Truth is Scorned where there’s profit to be made from a lie
Regarding the pictogram on Auntie Maya’s back (which also is used by Incubus as demiurge and Sword King of the Middle Army of course, and no surprises it’s also on their throne), just if any other flame would find interest in it.
One always just took it as zhōng, the chinese for middle (tho’ one realises it has more likely come here via the japanese kanji), with the bonus that if mispronounced slightly it sounds like the word for a bell tolling, zhòng.
One has encountered it elsewhere tho’, with meanings pleasingly also quite apt: to hit the mark or to have success or win – but strangely also to be hit, or to suffer. Fitting for both of them then perhaps.
Thou speakest truly; methinks also that the mark could, to minds unknowing of Kanji, represent cutting, division, as the middle line divideth the rectangle.
Shocking waste of perfectly good noodles.
This is how you know Maya means business
The greatest atrocity in this comic so far.
Never forget the teacups though.
That’s different. The artistry of the cups was appreciated in a rather violent and avant garde way. The noodles, however, are not appreciated. They are abandoned, ignored. The cups at least get someone hating them and are granted a merciful swift demise, but the noodles get nothing but a slow painful cooling into obscurity.
Chiefest amongst the great sins is wasting food, for shame.
Chef-ist of sins, I think you mean.
The Chef-ist of sins, for which a person will be sent to the lowest circle of Flavortown
Alas, it’s true. Those olives were expensive, too. Not sure where we’re going to get them now.
Surebaet Noodles–it’s a “sure bet” we weren’t blown up! Weekly specials with free tea!
A plate of your best please, noodle vendor.
Our beloved customer must make do with a bowl, but please accept it with our compliments. The broth is especially rich today. Alas, as this is not a special, the tea is extra.
Most kind, most kind. One makes promise to furnish your enterprise with many different and some rare varieties, upon our most proximate visit. If Rayuba still exists of course. One does recommend the Ya-at morning blend, quite bracing.
Pretty sure those are soy sauce eggs there, chief, judging by the fact that’s it’s’ a ramen joint.
But why is there a frame picturing it in the comic? What mysteries does the Ramen hold?!?
Maya, we missed you! May you get your chance to slay a god yet.
AWWWWWW YEAAAAH!!!!!!!
Meti’s about to open a can of whoop-ass on Incubus there.
Though his words about it being “too soon” intrigue me. Just what could Incubus be worrying about, when the odds seem so stacked in Jagganoth’s favor?
Maybe is less that they are stacked in Jagganoth’s favor,and more that incubus’s own odds are not looking as good as he hoped they would be
The odds are not stacked in Jagganoth’s favor.
6 key holders + White Chain, Cio, and Vigilant Gaze VS Jagganoth
Incubus will be too busy with Maya to do anything useful.
If anything, they have an advantage.
Jagganoth was unsuccessful the first time around because of the combined efforts of every other demiurge. With Incubus on his side, that is less than six demiurges. We will see if Allison, White Chains, Vigilant Gaze, and Cio can make up for it.
This is complicated because of Allison’s reliance on Incubus for more power via her key. I think these chains will not hold her for long, once she focuses on breaking them, though.
I do not think Allison was using any power of Incubus’ except for his lessons in wielding the power of her Key. She rejected Incubus’ power when it caused her to have a case of split personality.
Jagganoth is the second strongest sorcerer among them, he’s crazy strong. Thorn knights have blessed him with invulnerability. Hard to see how he could do anything to the woman With future sight, but he can only be at best contained.
I think conversation with white Chain might be their best bet.
correct me if i’m wrong but doesn’t Jadis McFuturesight just want to die?
You are correct in terms of the lady Jadis’ desire to cease living but as an omniscient being she already knows the part she has to play in upcoming events and as such has no choice but to continue living.
Well if she still wants out, standing in front of Jaganoth in one his “little moments” is a good way out.
I’m wondering how Jagganoth’s alledged invulnerability is tangled up with Jadis’ future sight. If he’s truly, metaphysically invulnerable (instead of just ridiculously OP), does that imply some editing of futures that invalidates her precognition?
*SSB Announcer Voice.* EVERYONE IS HERE!
I like how they all have their own animation for teleporting onto the battlefield.
So if Seeker of Thrones was a dungeon crawl and King of Swords was an anime tournament arc, is Breaker of Infinities going to be a crossover-fighting game?
I hope so. But who will pop out of a box and say “Kept you waiting, huh?”
FUCK him UP MAYA!!!!!
@2 Tranquil River, There he is! Hiding in the mud, just about as expected for a slimy lad like him.
Oh, crap. That’s the thing that will upset people, innit? Murder the Gods and Topple Their Thrones is going to die.
If by “die” you mean D.I.E.: Defy Incubus Eternally? Or just plain old death ~ being CUT from mortality and REBORN?
I dare say, Maya will enjoy at one least one bowl of soup on the ruins of a particularly murdered god’s toppled throne.
Looks like Maya is about to get her Key back. I wonder how that will affect the war? Sux to be Incuboy right now, and he doesn’t know it yet!
well it may certainly turn poorly for Jagganoth. and i just assume it always sucks to be Incubus, in a general sense.
Oy! Whats kind-o big-un messy ‘as tha poxerly lady king made now?? We’s been gone since them girlies fused to fight tha o’er girly; an’now te wholesale fighting circle be sploded?! Ufff. Us’s needs ano’er drink.
Too soon to succeed at destroying the world, or… too soon for Allison to be able to stop him?
Incubus little entry wasn’t not disturbing at all
question: did he teleport in beneath the ground in order to be less obvious? Or was he just.. already down there?
The last time we saw him was in the arena dungeon. Since the arena was obliterated then he could have ended up having to work his way toward the surface.
That was Dream Incubus Though, and we’ve seen dream Incubus project from his spire before so my guess is he teleported and coming up rom the mud is his regular entry, since his spire is also themed with mud and decay :v
I guess Mud is just Incubus’s preferred mode of transport.
That’s not mud, it’s blood gravy.
Ah, but we are dirt, and mud is just dirt gravy.
Mmm, delicious. *pours some on the meatloaf*
Add grated spleen. Is lovely.
Hims spire named Lethyx, of Lethe and Styx rivers of the Underworld – an’ din’t thum rivers end in a muddy swamp?
Incubus learned how to color the text in his speech bubbles! What a development!
Hey, you are right! However, he _did_ colour his words (one particular word, to be precise) once, through his meeting with Jagganoth back in… it was the beginning o book 3, I guess? Unless it was the end of book 2, which is pretty much close, yet seems unlikely somehow. So, presumably Incubus can have his demiurge voice well enough, but rarely bothers himself with this shit, as well as with halo (isn’t it the first time we see him crowned as well?)
You won’t know what hit you
This is axiomatic
Oh dear. No rhyme? These are dire times indeed.
It’s not my imagination
I’ve got a gun on my back.
MAYA – Yeah, baby! Fasten your seatbelts, there’s some serious slicing & dicing in store.
Now that I think about it, it feels like Abaddon might be rushing the story, considering Alison bore a sword similar to Maya’s on that big prophecy picture from way back, and currently, she’s had 0 training and barely any interaction with Maya.
so mr. long white hair might be correct
Hey, the chapter is barely beginning.
And isn’t this to be the longest chapter?
Explains why Incubus hadn’t shown up yet, he was sitting there cussing and stomping around before deciding he just HAD to show up after all.
So, Incubus is usually sitting in max-security in his throneroom on Throne, right?
That could be the reason for Maya to not be able to reach him… until now of course.
David Bowie used Muck Walk.
Is Maya’s sword growing back? It looks a lot longer than it used to be :0
Maybe I’m just forgetting, but was Maya shown to still have her key before? I thought she gave it to Incubus…
I guess it is not a key in her brow, but a ley-stone. Check the chapter in the second book where the are devils’ types explayned, the lore concerning ley-stones also lurks there, somewhere in the alt-text.
Possibly the empty husk of a key after Incubus sucked out the power.
Clearly that’s not the case as Maya’s forehead lights up when she takes it out. I do think we haven’t seen her do this before, at least in the present.
It lights because of her ATUM, it is known she had her key, power, throne and army stolen by Incubus
So…the thing in her forehead is her leystone, which is like Cio’s and isn’t a key.
However, there’s also speculation that her hair tie, shown here in her hand, is a dormant Key of Kings. Notice how it’s shaped like the other keys/power symbols we’ve seen before.
So the thing in her forehead isn’t a key, but it is shining due to her atum. The thing in her hand MAY be a key, but we’re not sure, and even if it is it might not be powered.
Given it looks like a Maya/Incubus fight is coming, I’m sure we’ll find out which it is soon.
Thanks! Honestly I’ve completely forgotten most of the lore.
Her hair tie is the same shape as the tip of Queen Mottom’s wand. Both are the same general shape as the symbol of Zoss, the splitting of infinity. coincidence? Most likely. Not everything is meaningful. But, then again, that is is what perceivers are for: Creating meaning from the absurd.
Eyyy, someone’s going to cut a bitch.
Incubus raising out of the mud like my nephew on a rainy day