Tower of God Spin-Off: Urek Mazino Chapter 1-7 Spoilers & Discussion

[Shiinhye1]

it's been a while turtles, here's my contribution

EP 1

Spoiler

EP 2

Spoiler

EP3

Spoiler

EP 4

Spoiler

EP 5

Spoiler

EP 6

Spoiler

I will leave a link to comick for those who can't read pdf...

https://comick.io/comic/urek-s-ascent/iIoFyYeR-chapter-1-en

 

[Shiinhye1]

Mazino EP 7

https://comick.io/comic/urek-s-ascent/D3fvP2dn-chapter-7-en

 

[Demonspeed]

I lived long enough to see maverickframe with an Urek avatar...

 

[maverickframe_19]

Is the implication here that urek is also a shining one or something to that effect?

Yes. And he might be their last hope against Phanta.

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I lived long enough to see maverickframe with an Urek avatar...

Might as well right? The backstory to Urek's character was what's missing. The implication with Phanta now and his role will play a major role in the ending of TOG as a whole. I might even say that we might have a faint idea why Zahard closed the doors and stopped climbing and why Urek never challenged him for it.

P.S. V still my guy. But this side story and lore implications are huge.

 

[VON]

Is the implication here that urek is also a shining one or something to that effect?

Pretty much yea as the final bastion of hope against Phantanium’s tyranny

 

[Aesanhard]

Luslec's stocks keep rising with the tide of the Urec glaze. We're going to be talking about how Luslec's darkness related spells had a type advantage over Urek's "radiant star powers" next lol.

 

[VON]

Luslec's stocks keep rising with the tide of the Urec glaze. We're going to be talking about how Luslec's darkness related spells had a type advantage over Urek's "radiant star powers" next lol.

Sad shit is Luslec is very weak compared to Urek.

shinsoo shouldn’t be Urek’s true source of power going off his backstory. That’s just an additional power.

 

[Demonspeed]

As said many times, Towerborns are only allowed to do this to Urek because he fools around with his percentage gimmick. Considering he faced Phanta, he has no reason to be afraid of anyone really.

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@Shiinhye1 We need you!!!

 

[kkck]

Pretty much yea as the final bastion of hope against Phantanium’s tyranny

Hmm, but if this is the case... the shining ones are axis? IF we stick to the orgirinal setups from ancient SIU stuff axis were beings with godlike nonsensical powers. They had a hierarchy which phanta towered over (other than SIU of course). The stronger axis were in charge of stories out of which the tower was just one among many. And an important one at that. In this old setup defeating phanta was a conceptual impossibility as phanta as an axis was basically omnipotent. It's not an issue of numbers or strength, phanta is basically in charge. Only a stronger axis could theoretically oppose him.

So I am thinking there are two scenarios:

1.- SIU scrapped the old axis concept. In this case we just gotta wait and see how things play out and apparently urek would be some manner of axis which is unrelated to the godlike nonsense originally framed.
2.- The concept has not changed and both phanta and urek are operating under the old rules. If this is the case the perhaps shining ones are just part of some other story which phanta meddled directly with for some reason. In this case of course a trillion ultra instinct ureks wouldn't be able to tickle phanta.

 

[Vali x lucifer]

Well, i didn't expect to read an Urek backstory of 6+ chapters on the 2nd floor, that's for sure.

It looks quite good, I liked the outside world/Phanta lore and the first 2 tests a lot.
Personally i expected Urek to enter the Tower exactly like this experience/strength wise so no surprises for me on that front.
Personality wise, it looks like he truly never changed, of course he has that light power inside him but still, I think that's admirable.

 

[Demonspeed]

Phanta was a Top 5 Axis IIRC.

 

[SuperTurtle]

This thread is a disaster.

 

[Ray Barracuda]

Hmm, but if this is the case... the shining ones are axis? IF we stick to the orgirinal setups from ancient SIU stuff axis were beings with godlike nonsensical powers. They had a hierarchy which phanta towered over (other than SIU of course). The stronger axis were in charge of stories out of which the tower was just one among many. And an important one at that. In this old setup defeating phanta was a conceptual impossibility as phanta as an axis was basically omnipotent. It's not an issue of numbers or strength, phanta is basically in charge. Only a stronger axis could theoretically oppose him.

So I am thinking there are two scenarios:

1.- SIU scrapped the old axis concept. In this case we just gotta wait and see how things play out and apparently urek would be some manner of axis which is unrelated to the godlike nonsense originally framed.
2.- The concept has not changed and both phanta and urek are operating under the old rules. If this is the case the perhaps shining ones are just part of some other story which phanta meddled directly with for some reason. In this case of course a trillion ultra instinct ureks wouldn't be able to tickle phanta.

The shining ones are potential Axis, potential Kings to be even more accurate.


Nothing's changed really, just that we've confirmed Urek was born destined to become a King and that's his relationship with Phanta, well a part of it anyways.


Phanta is also flat out confirmed the strongest in the verse in the very first chapter.

 

[maverickframe_19]

As said many times, Towerborns are only allowed to do this to Urek because he fools around with his percentage gimmick. Considering he faced Phanta, he has no reason to be afraid of anyone really.

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@Shiinhye1 We need you!!!

Yeah I might be seeing the light too now.

@Shiinhye1 time to pick up that pen up again buddy.

 

[Ray Barracuda]

Also haven't talked about this but I really love the art style.



Seems to have taken strong inspirations between Season 2 and Season 3, merged their strong points into one therefore bringing us this.


Urek's lashes look luscious and his eyes are back to being what they were, what they're supposed to be I guess.


Really nice.

 

[VON]

Hmm, but if this is the case... the shining ones are axis? IF we stick to the orgirinal setups from ancient SIU stuff axis were beings with godlike nonsensical powers. They had a hierarchy which phanta towered over (other than SIU of course). The stronger axis were in charge of stories out of which the tower was just one among many. And an important one at that. In this old setup defeating phanta was a conceptual impossibility as phanta as an axis was basically omnipotent. It's not an issue of numbers or strength, phanta is basically in charge. Only a stronger axis could theoretically oppose him.

So I am thinking there are two scenarios:

1.- SIU scrapped the old axis concept. In this case we just gotta wait and see how things play out and apparently urek would be some manner of axis which is unrelated to the godlike nonsense originally framed.
2.- The concept has not changed and both phanta and urek are operating under the old rules. If this is the case the perhaps shining ones are just part of some other story which phanta meddled directly with for some reason. In this case of course a trillion ultra instinct ureks wouldn't be able to tickle phanta.

The terms might have been changed to King with the concept behind it staying true. I don’t see much point in SIU scrapping it since they still touch upon the subject.

google translate still but Headon apparently tried denying Urek’s entry into the tower as he isn’t supposed to be changing the story inside (a set story by another axis, probably the one Arlene prayed to) but was inserted in due to Phantanium’s appearance inside, as he is the now confirmed strongest god, he likely alter the original story inside the tower to some extent.

Plus, other named axis has been titled/called the King of Conquerors etc. so the framework is still holding up.

As for Urek, he might not have awakened his true powers yet or he is still withholding/strengthening it. He did seem like a teenage entering the tower at the time so he hasn’t matured his powers yet.

Regardless of whether Urek can truly do the impossible and defeat the monstrosity that has killed six of his predecessors and turned them into gems, this is already enormous hype for Urek separating him from the likes of the other irregulars (13 Great Warriors) with a very clear distinction.

 

[Kenneth Latorre]

The thing I’m interesting about is whether Urek will evolve his potential in the tower, or will Phanta be saved for another story for Urek.

far as things are, Urek has alooooooot of improvement on his part to even think of facing Phanta.

I like to think after tower of god, we will have Urek as a main character in another story.

 

[VON]

Its crazy but if the 13 Great Warriors are set outside the tower, they might not be anything special at all.

 

[Kenneth Latorre]

This thread is a disaster.

Urek wankers.
At the very least they don’t seem to realize the difference between what he is now to what he could be.

he FACTUALLY has the potential to be able to surpass everyone based on his lore.

he also FACTUALLY is not even close to that potential yet. He is as of season 3, at less than 1% of phantas power.

weirdos here.

 

[NAMELESS]

The thing I’m interesting about is whether Urek will evolve his potential in the tower, or will Phanta be saved for another story for Urek.

far as things are, Urek has alooooooot of improvement on his part to even think of facing Phanta.

I like to think after tower of god, we will have Urek as a main character in another story.

If not the main character, at least one of the main characters in another story. SIU build a very cool world. Let's see where this is going.

 

[Kenneth Latorre]

I’m also starting to believe the Axis from the blog posts were retcon. Seems like they are not totally invincible outside of other axis. Seems like other types of powers could work on them.

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If not the main character, at least one of the main characters in another story. SIU build a very cool world. Let's see where this is going.

I do like the world building. I’m hoping he doesn’t fuck it up.

unlike popular believe here, I don’t think tower of god has gone to shit. I very much still like and enjoy the story. It’s not going how many wanted to, but I’m fine with that.

 

[kkck]

The terms might have been changed to King with the concept behind it staying true. I don’t see much point in SIU scrapping it since they still touch upon the subject.

google translate still but Headon apparently tried denying Urek’s entry into the tower as he isn’t supposed to be changing the story inside (a set story by another axis, probably the one Arlene prayed to) but was inserted in due to Phantanium’s appearance inside, as he is the now confirmed strongest god, he likely alter the original story inside the tower to some extent.

Plus, other named axis has been titled/called the King of Conquerors etc. so the framework is still holding up.

As for Urek, he might not have awakened his true powers yet or he is still withholding/strengthening it. He did seem like a teenage entering the tower at the time so he hasn’t matured his powers yet.

Regardless of whether Urek can truly do the impossible and defeat the monstrosity that has killed six of his predecessors and turned them into gems, this is already enormous hype for Urek separating him from the likes of the other irregulars (13 Great Warriors) with a very clear distinction.

Maybe I am misremembering but didn't SIU say in some old blog post that urek was not an axis? On a side note this chapter perhaps sets up the stage for the reveal that zahard went into the tower to become a shining one or something to that effect.