Agreed that Adori or LPB FH showing would be a LOT very soon. Though I hope to see it... dunno if we'll get that lucky. Yes, we have seen other FH's but not in a combat scenario. Adori is roughly equivalent to a FH as well.
On the other hand Zahard SHOULD send someone to try and salvage the battle if they lose the equivalent of 3 corps, more than that corps commanders in power, all their ace prisoners, and the combined vault of LPB and Zahard all in one fight - terrible egg on their faces. And the tower is watching now that Baam beat a ranker in public. So Zahard/Adori/LPBFH is likely to send a cleanup crew that cannot be denied. There is also the possibility of another strong princess showing - such as Hag - doesn't have to be Adori, yet.
If Adoru or LPBFH (can we just call him 'Bill'?) show up, it would require the likes of Luslec, Gustang, or Urek to counter them. Wild card is Baam using thorn 2 to warp everyone away in the last second like on data floor. I don't see anything other than death for all without one of those heavy hitters arriving. As much as I like EVK and Khel (well, enough...) they don't stand a chance for a FH level individual to show up no matter how they might be handicapped.
- Gustang is a possibility as he has the same interests, but I get the feeling he's gonna let this play out and is probably busy elsewhere (plus doesn't want to dirty his hands personally). I'd like not to think he'd let Baam, as an irregular upstart that is an asset/ally against Zahard die though. I do think he's working with FUG/Headon at some level, so saving Baam would be in his best interest if he's also fighting Z forces in the tower.
- Urek is a possibility but this isn't a WT affair and that would send a clear signal of where he stands against Zahard's empire (as if they could do anything about it...). It gets old having Urek bail out Baam but he's the 'eagles' from LOTR and it will likely happen again. He clearly favors Baam and I think at this point will act to keep him from dying. Who knows if WT is monitoring this fight but I suspect they are. Urek specifically told Yuje to tail Baam and they also have a network watching FUG and Gong Bang even (something along the lines of this was mentioned when Urek pulled out the syringe on FoD and mentioned a WT raiding party). Anywho, I can't see him coming to Baam's aid (again) yet.
- Luslec, I'd love to see. He'd only mobilize if a FH showed up (and vice-versa) and if Adoru/'Bill' showed that would give him a reason. But then would another FH show as well? That would be FUG's ace and IDK if SIU wants to reveal all FUG has at its power zenith yet as we still don't have all the slayers and elders shown.
- Baam saves/warps everyone away (or Mado's ship or some other equivalent) when facing Adoru/LPBFH is always a possibility and even probability. It happened to Baam himself on auto on data floor and now he is showing the ability to warp massive amounts of people at once. Though he better develop his range and shorten his charge-up time because I don't see a figure at FH level giving Baam the time to do that. Though it did punk Zahard himself....
We should also consider the snek and floor ruler (if it's different from the 8th son though some have just gone ahead and assumed it's one and the same) which could each have corps commander+ levels of power.
Nah, he's a simp. She'd step on his fruit and he'd thank her for it.
No way. Cha is the closest thing to a Chad (second only to Urek) this story has. When has he bent a knee to Dowon? Bro went on a massive, test-fueled killing spree in her name, yes, but that's alpha-male shit.
I honestly don't know why you guys are obsessed with Rak becoming a jinchuuriki. We do not even know how the issue of ancient parasites and DDs of the people of Nativo one works. And killing EVK and Khell Hellam just to up Rak would be VERY bad writing.
I think that's what the story has been hinting at. The mere fact the giant was shown to be split up kind of implies it is possible or even likely to be pieced back together again. Rak and his race have some connection to that as DDs. We see the elemental powers shown in the giant flashback are all coming together in the story. And even EVK's fire-monster has mentioned the ability to host-hop.
I'm not sure how much of it is being 'obsessed' with the idea as we just see the writing on the wall. Disagree it is bad writing too. The core 3 (Baamrakkoon as even SIU calls them) are going the distance, and the regular sidekicks will keep getting buffs. Rak's buffs are obviously related to the ancient powers, conveniently coalescing around him, and he'll need that level of power to stay relevant eventually. Also, EVK and Khel are showing they have limited use and we know there will be losses on FUG's side.
It might not be THIS battle but at some point I expect Rak to be buffed and hosts to be changed. That could be one and the same. Otherwise why show all that has been shown, and mention the host-hopping at all, plus Rak's familiarity to EVK's flames. It's all foreshadowing IMO.
Though you are right we don't know the mechanics completely we are starting to see the big picture.
I’d guess Baam kills the giant snake in a way that stylistically resembles Enryu killing the guardian.
Possible. In keeping with the above and at risk of the regular-haters going apoplectic, I'd like to see Rak somehow unsealed in this battle. So far he has been relegated to hopping around the Cage - AA and even Ship/Hatz have been shown to be useful and he's done NOTHING. He didn't even get to shine at the Cage fight before. All that talk about his rock powers and him recognizing the EVK flames, possibly getting the ancient spear and nothing to show of it. He HAS to get some development if even the lowest-tier regulars are getting accolades in these fights, albeit small-scale in power.
I'd hope releasing the spear has an effect of releasing more of his cursed seal. Alternatively Khell and/or EVK could pass on their beasts to him, but I think first he needs to go all out with his native rock powers (imagine releasing on the scale of the fire elephant or forest bull) before hosting another elemental power. Rak fully realized and armed with an ancient spear would certainly be pretty badass, and possibly strong enough to take on what Rak LOVES to take on - big game (giant cobra?). Remember his enemy on data floor.
This is assuming that Cha doesn't take on the snek himself as that was sort of hinted at. But he will probably have his hands full with the 8th son of LPB. Optional is Cha and Dowon fighting alongside each other against the 8th and bigsnek since they are a package deal on both sides.
the last line was funny man
. Introducing powerhouses like that would not be good. There is no way anyone on this battlefield can handle Adori or anyone stronger. Baam and co have some plot armor but still, I don't see how it can be handled well. Especially when it's the beginning of the battle.
