Seems odd that Gustang has erased memories that seem to be consistent with at a minimum Traumerei. Only Gustangs have been slightly revealed and it seems to be of a time around the climb... so far. So those memories are most likely not Enne related. Therefore it must be V or Arlene. However...
I believe V was special to her because he was born with "wings of freedom". This is a stark difference from the other FH who looked down on the tower inhabitants and now consider them bugs. So V was different. Different enough that he regularly quarreled with Zahard. It is easy to see why...
If the tower's true purpose is to make an Axis, this makes sense. It also makes sense why Zahard and company stopped their climb. Richie's words more than imply that Baam's capacity for growth greatly exceeds the FHs but he is not there yet.
Spells were supposedly forbidden by Jahad. Being that this is an offspring of Gustang and under his tutelage, I would not be the least bit surprised. Not unlike the other crazy one fighting Yuri or even when Gustang saved dying poisoned Rachel with but a glance. I think there is a good...
Do you think Gustangs comment thanking the "ingenious son of Khun" was servile flattery or in high regard? Gustang typically refers to anyone below a FH as a bug and this compliment seems uncharacteristic.
With this chapter, I think you can see where elements of SUI storytelling are coming together. There were elements I questioned in the past that I can now see may have a more significant meaning.
The idea that Trau gave up his memory just seemed too weird. Why? In this chapter, Trau says Baams...
Jinsung? Yeah he might not be able to breath and will fight for his life but he has shown that won't cower. Knowing that you are up against a force you can't beat is one thing. Rolling over onto your back is another
AA never had awe and fear/respect for the family heads. He did not even fear his own father. He refused to fall in line with the family, sided with another branch to his family, and stole from Eduan when he left. The only person AA respects is Baam. So it does not surprise me in the least...