King of Swords 10-133
Chapter: 10
“The Celestial sovereign has a great need of many satrapies, vassals, and governors, far more than his (admittedly extensive) bloodline could ever handle on its own. So far out of the province of familial bonds he has turned to the only other bond he seems to find reliable: that of violent bloodshed.”
-Payapop Pritram
Fools and their lives are soon parted.
Only the greatest fool will sit upon the throne God!
A thing which I have never coveted, the two Names that I posses are far more than enough for me
Who dares summon me?
Truely that white-faced lizard is definitively the wisest of them all.
Except he told them not to move. The white-faced lizard moved.
Mace Windu failed because could not command the true power of purple.
Even Prince could only do so for so long.
Too true,
“But something is happening and you don’t what it is ?”
Speaks truesome tha. Throne Gods thumselfs hates bein sat on.
Oh my, this is not auspicious.
UNPOG UNPOG
A GOG AGOG!
It’s that time of the tri-year period when Papa David has to fuck shit up.
Oh god the power limiter rings are OFF
It does appear as if the rings are a restraint, or at least a reminder, to keep the direr applications of Ki Rata from slipping loose inadvertently. Have there been earlier indications of that?
Thum bracelings mebbe grandwise sign how powersome Salami be. But oh an how ficklesome! Evry time us sees him has a differin number. Nae never can decide.
I believe it is similar to how a gentle-woman or some such female of noble position might remove her earrings, brooches, or ornamental cabochons before, quote, “throwing hands” with a fellow lady that has, intentionally or otherwise, drawn her ire.
I was thinking that it was like removing your wedding ring before a night of carousing.
Do you suspect Solomon David is going to seduce the combatants? I suppose it’s not outside the realm of possibility, but what a twist that would be!
I most strongly suspect they are going to end up well and truly – what is the appropriate word to use here…? – copulated?
Buggered.
Chaos Blast immiment.
He also seems to have dispensed with his pridefully huge halo.
That blonde knight sitting on the ground is the smart one.
So is good guy (girl?) grasshopper.
I feel like I remember the grasshopper one from the tournament on discord. Might be wrong tho
If you’re thinking about ‘Burger Horse’ Wendis, she’s not a grasshopper, she’s a servant, the same species as Mammon
Looks like a Mantis to me. Unless you are making a Kung Fu reference.
You’re not wrong, though it has far too many appendages. Mantis just didn’t provide the alliteration I wanted.
Mild Mannered Mantis?
That is the cutest fuckin mantis-based character I’ve ever seen in my life. Look at its curled feetsies. D’aww.
It’s the hat and the backpack. This is not a mantis who acts unprepared.
I count three or four that are standing their ground. However, that the Ali Rays move is called “total life obliteration” might mean that they will enjoy their fortune, prestige and titles posthumously.
How “Ki Rata” got corrected to Ali Rays is beyond me…
Your auto-correct contains knowledge of the Old Synonyms Which Shall Be New Once More.
Exercise caution, for its wisdom blinds meaning, should such a thing as meaning exist.
He says those who do nothing will not be harmed. I’m assuming he can avoid splashing them with his damage.
I believe he won’t harm any that is sitting or walking away, Solomon might be filled to the brim with pride and even arrogance but I don’t think he was boasting when he said those who do nothing won’t be harmed. Chances are good that those charging at him will simply turn to dust and blood mist while those sitting or running away will be left confused and in awe of his might.
To him, it’s a matter of pride to keep his word to the letter, and he is all about Pride.
‘Tis my prediction: It is the same technique as the one he used to slay his masters, applied in a circle all around him. The wind will blow diagonally from the ground, blowing the upper half of those who are standing to bits and avoiding the sitting ones entirely.
Methinks they are still in the Splash Zone though.
See the few who believe in the better part of valor, remaining seated or even turning to retreat. They will live through this, satisfied with their prize. Pity them.
What then about those so consumed by bloodlust (A droplet of blood remains blood) that they risk crashing against the royal rock that is Diamond?
What wishes could someone have that cannot be solved with Solomon’s promise to those seated?
Unfettered Want is what drives them.
Pity them instead.
This is what they all came to do, and now it sits right before them. To die grasping at the impossible, desperately fighting with hands that cannot reach, elevates one above creatures content to sit in their contentment and reach no longer. Strike at the immortal, even if one must skewer themselves on that horrible Want.
And it makes for a better show. Paid good money for these tickets, we did.
Reachin for heaven thums. Thru blestsomemost manner.
Why should I pity them? They’re not only going to live, but get paid. For doing absolutely nothing.
I pity the poor bastards who rush off to their inevitable doom. They have no idea what’s coming.
Perhaps. And yet I suspect that they entered this tournament not for glory, but for the sake of something even more important to them. I suspect the kneeling aristocrat with the sword, for instance, has someone waiting for him outside of the arena.
The monks of ki rata were peaceful in action, but of violent intention.
What a name.
Those turning to retreat maybe didn’t hear “remain as you are.” I have a feeling that they might not be spared for their cowardice.
He is being quite specific isn’t he; ‘…and do absolutely nothing’.
One knows that he can multitask with his powers, we’ve seen him raise all the platforms for the battle royale at the same time as picking out each and every individual administrative family member from the arena, and protecting the innocents of the audience from multiple flying rocks was child’s play.
His protection may likely target only those who follow his orders and thus remain.
Yes, and he is the kind of guy who is all about the fine print. If he says that those ‘who do nothing’ will be spared, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if he meant that literally, and those who try to run will be eradicated as well.
Oh carp
5 finger, 5 point strike is already “Total life obliteration”
What is going to be 7 or even 10 fingers…
(a ‘s’ might be missing to finger btw)
commentary mentions higher level techniques being able to level entire cities.
It remains to be seen which five fingers he chooses to use.
To show off how powerful he is, he could use only pinky fingers from his feet and hands + one middle finger.
(The 5 fingers, like the 5 points, are taking time out from being nouns to moonlight as adjectives describing the strike, so would shun an s.
Tho I would naturally defer to the wandering beaurocrat on such matters)
*The Icemonger’s eyes are fixated firmly on the violence that Solomon David is clearly about to inflict.*
Verily.
To quote the Queen: “Hello, loyal subject! I strongly suggest that you stay down.”
The only way to win is not to play. I’m glad to see that a few of the contestants aren’t idiots.
They know how to play this war game
Amazing seeing you grow as an artist over the years. There’s so much detail and texture to Solomon in the last panel, it almost looks like CG!
Is that Alien’s slimer cousin i see?
The pride and glory of drawing Solomon’s blood await, but his fist is the hammer which beats upon the foolish nails. But still they rush in, not thinking for a moment that if they truly wished for the Emperor’s blood, they could just offer a handshake with a razor in their palm.
I see you man of clownture as well.
*Henk-honk*
Into air, his rings are cast.
The countryside is scrolling past.
You missed it, you were going fast.
Now our fresh uncircled Prince
Displays his central competence
A purple rain of violence
Poor Baby!
The 33rd maxim of spear law states thus: “In the event where a demigod, warrior-king or paragon of martial prowess of another make, whose invincibility is unquestioned on ten thousand worlds or more stands in your way, move out of theirs.”
King Chappa’s gonna sue someone
Somebody fetch a mop. There will be need to clean up blood….everywhere I would reckon.
Unlike most politicians, beaurocrats and heads of state it seems Solomon David does not spend his days just counting money and enjoying expensive booze. The guy has not been missing a gym day in six milennia.
The ring of power needs to be rebuild every time, becouse its destroyed during the turnament… This time most of it survived, so Salami Dave decided to finish the job.
I suspect the impending Solomon David vs. White Chain contest will finish the job.
…I’m not sure which I’m more angered by, your intended insult towards bureaucrats or the fact you actually spelled “bureaucrats” wrong. Unless you actually meant to spell it wrong specifically to annoy us, in which case, well played.
And FOR YOUR INFORMATION, I haven’t had an entire day of counting piles of money and drinking expensive liquor since I got laid off from my first job (in the court of one of Mottom’s royal governors)! Only cheap booze since then, and ENTIRELY insufficient amounts of money that rarely sticks around long enough for me to count it recreationally. Truly, a pitiable life.
The rocrats are so beautiful this time of year don’t you think.
Total life obliteration is OP. Please nerf.
I don’t usually comment, but I am legitimately surprised that no one else read “Total Life Obliteration Five Finger Strike” as “Five Finger Death Punch”. I expected there to be a ton of FFDP jokes/references for that panel.
Hrmm… You aren’t alone there 😉
Reckon Salami Dave is gonna “wash it all away” very shortly.
I did, I totally did make the Five Finger Death Punch connection, you’re not alone.
The young swordsman does well to keep his knee bent. If he is not trampled, He will go on to have a good life.
Solomon decreed the contestants could not harm one another. He’ll be fine.
Tyrants must be stopped. But this cannot be accomplished by the heroic acts of a singular individual. Because what is a hero but a tyrant itself? One inexperienced and destined to lose in a contest between two kings.
Unite , comrades !