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Hi All 
I am sorry for not making any review for the previous chapter; I was bombarded with exams and assignments. Well, my last review had a lot of humour and sarcasm in it; however, I will be trying a new way of writing.
Well, now let’s get to business, Shall we?
Thanks to digitalpanic and wany1981 for their efforts on translating the Chinese version of the chapter. This review is based on the Chinese raw
The chapter begins with the introduction of last chapter’s mystery guest, the “demon” that Dietrich was hiding from; it turns out that the demon was actually a large claymore-looking being; however it differs from a normal claymore by having larger bodies and stitched mouths and eyes. To add to the surprise, the demons seem to move in groups, destroying villages where ever they go; as well, they seem to be somewhat powerful as they even strike fear in the organization’s number eight. Another thing to note about these demons is that they seem to detect motion and utilize their noses rather than hear or perhaps sense the energy of their prey, most likely due to increased perceptions and senses.
The demons appearances resemble early failed experiments rather than conventional demons that might resemble awakened forms. All of the demons are larger than the average claymore could indicate that they were a special program designed to produce more efficient warriors. A derived thought from this hypothesis is that they might be able to regenerate effectively, as the organization must have tried to kill them before.
The first stage of the battle
Then the chapter progresses with the battle between Isley and Helen and Devene, and we learn another aspect of Isley’s power. He is initially a defensive type, as he increases in strength and power every time he is struck by an opponent. This adds to awesomeness, which was great before.
Later on, Devene joins Helen in the fight, since it is clear that Helen alone can’t win against an abysmal one.
But the interesting thing that is happening in this chapter is that the Isley that is fighting is totally different than the Isley who fought Luciela long ago; One reason is that he might have met or seen something that disoriented him greatly or another hypothesis that can be easily made is that he lost his memory in some battle or accident, similar to what happened to Priscilla.
Preparation for Stage two is complete
Time's up, Rules change
Last but not least, while the battle between Helen, Devene and Isley began to get more heated and interesting, the demons are entering the same village, and they seem very eager and enthusiastic to join in the battle. Perhaps the Demons will pose a threat that will force the three combatants to join together, for a while at least or Isley will be forced to go full out and destroy the whole area along with the demons and the two claymores. But definitely, this will prove to be an epic battle.
This chapter felt shorter than the previous one; I believe it is because it is a prelude chapter preparing for something of great proportion to come. But nonetheless, the rating of this chapter is 9 out of 10, mainly because it is simply a prelude chapter, only promising a great battle. I predict that we see the official beginning of the three-way fight, as well as we will see some development from either Miria or Claire.
And Of course, Comments and critics are always welcome
I am sorry for not making any review for the previous chapter; I was bombarded with exams and assignments. Well, my last review had a lot of humour and sarcasm in it; however, I will be trying a new way of writing.
Well, now let’s get to business, Shall we?
Thanks to digitalpanic and wany1981 for their efforts on translating the Chinese version of the chapter. This review is based on the Chinese raw
Chapter 87: Return of the Exterminators
The Demons
*sniff* do you smell cookies?
The Demons
*sniff* do you smell cookies?
The chapter begins with the introduction of last chapter’s mystery guest, the “demon” that Dietrich was hiding from; it turns out that the demon was actually a large claymore-looking being; however it differs from a normal claymore by having larger bodies and stitched mouths and eyes. To add to the surprise, the demons seem to move in groups, destroying villages where ever they go; as well, they seem to be somewhat powerful as they even strike fear in the organization’s number eight. Another thing to note about these demons is that they seem to detect motion and utilize their noses rather than hear or perhaps sense the energy of their prey, most likely due to increased perceptions and senses.
The demons appearances resemble early failed experiments rather than conventional demons that might resemble awakened forms. All of the demons are larger than the average claymore could indicate that they were a special program designed to produce more efficient warriors. A derived thought from this hypothesis is that they might be able to regenerate effectively, as the organization must have tried to kill them before.
The first stage of the battle
Then the chapter progresses with the battle between Isley and Helen and Devene, and we learn another aspect of Isley’s power. He is initially a defensive type, as he increases in strength and power every time he is struck by an opponent. This adds to awesomeness, which was great before.
Initiation of Stage two of the battle
Let's dance!
Let's dance!
Later on, Devene joins Helen in the fight, since it is clear that Helen alone can’t win against an abysmal one.
But the interesting thing that is happening in this chapter is that the Isley that is fighting is totally different than the Isley who fought Luciela long ago; One reason is that he might have met or seen something that disoriented him greatly or another hypothesis that can be easily made is that he lost his memory in some battle or accident, similar to what happened to Priscilla.
Preparation for Stage two is complete
Time's up, Rules change
Last but not least, while the battle between Helen, Devene and Isley began to get more heated and interesting, the demons are entering the same village, and they seem very eager and enthusiastic to join in the battle. Perhaps the Demons will pose a threat that will force the three combatants to join together, for a while at least or Isley will be forced to go full out and destroy the whole area along with the demons and the two claymores. But definitely, this will prove to be an epic battle.
This chapter felt shorter than the previous one; I believe it is because it is a prelude chapter preparing for something of great proportion to come. But nonetheless, the rating of this chapter is 9 out of 10, mainly because it is simply a prelude chapter, only promising a great battle. I predict that we see the official beginning of the three-way fight, as well as we will see some development from either Miria or Claire.
And Of course, Comments and critics are always welcome
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