Falst has gone ballistic, as he was in his right to. Good thing Dainix snapped him out of it. Problem is there’s a dragon incoming now. Though it doesn’t look like it’s the Stormdrake that Lucy possessed way back in the Chapter 6 interlude.
I think it was a “behind you” name shout, but Falst misinterpreted it as a “don’t kill that guy name shout”. The misunderstanding there might be a problem.
I don’t think it’s going to land on him… I think it’s about to snatch him up a la an owl snatching up a mouse (although with the caveat that unlike the owl, the dragon isn’t going to eat him.)
Dainix: Falst! What have you done?! I could have used that spear!
Ooh, this is probably bringing back bad memories of Falst’s similar frenzy back in the dungeon arc; that one was down to his trauma around Cave Crawlers, but this one was more about desperation to protect his friends. I too, like Erin and Dainix, find it unsettling seeing Falst so animalistic in his assault.
Yep, that’s a dragon joining the fight. If they’re lucky, that’s the dragon that brought these guys here; if not and it’s a new one, then there’s a good chance it’s bringing fresh troops to the fight too. If they’re really, really unlucky, Erin could get knocked out, V.D. then takes over, and possesses it.
I was on holiday last week to a great location with lovely walks, but spotty internet so no real chances to comment; just as things were getting exciting too. To summarise my main thoughts:
2-6-21: Yeah, that was definitely a telepathic message sent by their Recten, similar to how the head archivist contacted Theia. Falst’s ability to hear it could be useful; he’s still not sold on his Light powers, but, as he tried on the boat, if he sees a practical use for these abilities, he’ll use it.
2-6-22: Wow, Dainix wasn’t kidding about wyrmsilk’s properties, even Erin is amazed. I can just imagine him thinking “Note to self: once things calm down, commission a wyrmsilk shirt from Dainix’s hometown, and be generous with the payment”. Meanwhile Falst wastes no time in taking out the boss first.
Prediction for next week (or rather, this week): It may be a longshot, but it would be so juicy if during this arc, Falst knocks off one of those Paladin’s helmets, especially one using Light magic at the time, and reveals … a Ferin. Falst discounted Dainix’s theory before because he thought Ferin can’t use magic, then he’s face to face with another Ferin, blatantly using the Paladin’s arts.
Ohh I think you’re right about remembering the dungeon-arc frenzy! I was wondering why Dainix’s speech bubble looked so jagged, but it makes sense if he’s thinking ‘oh no this is just like the last time, I gotta snap him out of it’. That and pain from the deforestation beam.
I just love how most of us were thinking Falst would break the spear like he broke the Magic Migraine Spells and freak out the paladins.
Completely over looking the fact that the shaft is just a long wood stick that he can break much easier, lmao
Falst interpreted the shout as “Don’t kill anyone” and he started to protest that he didn’t. But it was actually “Look behind you”, and he’s missed it.
oh golly me it’s dainix
oh golly me it’s a dragon
(“One They Fear” starts playing in the background)
“Falst, a new friend has come to play!”
oh golly me it’s Falst
I hope so, because that music means a dragon is about to meet it’s maker a whole lot sooner then it intended.
HOLY SHIT
For mobile readers.
Alt-text: hey what’s that thing
Image source: didnt
Tumblr text: ask me how long it took to get that pose right but don’t I’ll cry
Bluesky text: fight fight fight
bossfight in 3…
2…
1…
*boss music starts blasting*
Falst has gone ballistic, as he was in his right to. Good thing Dainix snapped him out of it. Problem is there’s a dragon incoming now. Though it doesn’t look like it’s the Stormdrake that Lucy possessed way back in the Chapter 6 interlude.
Oh there’s a dragon behind falst, that’s lovely
Was that a “don’t kill that guy” name shout or a “BEHIND YOU!” name shout?
I vote both.
I say a “don’t kill that guy!” name shout followed by a “behind you!” intense stare.
I think it was a “behind you” name shout, but Falst misinterpreted it as a “don’t kill that guy name shout”. The misunderstanding there might be a problem.
If you look, the dragon is like bracing to land on falst , you see it’s paws there
I don’t think it’s going to land on him… I think it’s about to snatch him up a la an owl snatching up a mouse (although with the caveat that unlike the owl, the dragon isn’t going to eat him.)
Man I’m so glad it’s monday
If there ever was a moment for Tess to come back…
Seriously the amount of unpunched dragons on this island has to constitute some sort of divine birthday present for her
Behind you!
That is a NICE move Falst did there, to break the spear! I’m adding it to my “reasons to get even stronger legs” list!
Dainix: Falst! What have you done?! I could have used that spear!
Ooh, this is probably bringing back bad memories of Falst’s similar frenzy back in the dungeon arc; that one was down to his trauma around Cave Crawlers, but this one was more about desperation to protect his friends. I too, like Erin and Dainix, find it unsettling seeing Falst so animalistic in his assault.
Yep, that’s a dragon joining the fight. If they’re lucky, that’s the dragon that brought these guys here; if not and it’s a new one, then there’s a good chance it’s bringing fresh troops to the fight too. If they’re really, really unlucky, Erin could get knocked out, V.D. then takes over, and possesses it.
I was on holiday last week to a great location with lovely walks, but spotty internet so no real chances to comment; just as things were getting exciting too. To summarise my main thoughts:
2-6-21: Yeah, that was definitely a telepathic message sent by their Recten, similar to how the head archivist contacted Theia. Falst’s ability to hear it could be useful; he’s still not sold on his Light powers, but, as he tried on the boat, if he sees a practical use for these abilities, he’ll use it.
2-6-22: Wow, Dainix wasn’t kidding about wyrmsilk’s properties, even Erin is amazed. I can just imagine him thinking “Note to self: once things calm down, commission a wyrmsilk shirt from Dainix’s hometown, and be generous with the payment”. Meanwhile Falst wastes no time in taking out the boss first.
Prediction for next week (or rather, this week): It may be a longshot, but it would be so juicy if during this arc, Falst knocks off one of those Paladin’s helmets, especially one using Light magic at the time, and reveals … a Ferin. Falst discounted Dainix’s theory before because he thought Ferin can’t use magic, then he’s face to face with another Ferin, blatantly using the Paladin’s arts.
Ohh I think you’re right about remembering the dungeon-arc frenzy! I was wondering why Dainix’s speech bubble looked so jagged, but it makes sense if he’s thinking ‘oh no this is just like the last time, I gotta snap him out of it’. That and pain from the deforestation beam.
Oh no, Falst you spooked your boyfriend, this is much more important than the incoming dragon
erm he’s right behind me isnt me
help us punchy metal lady, you’re our only hope
The alt text was very handy today, I missed the looming silhouette at first.
ooh new friend!
I just love how most of us were thinking Falst would break the spear like he broke the Magic Migraine Spells and freak out the paladins.
Completely over looking the fact that the shaft is just a long wood stick that he can break much easier, lmao
No, behind you!
I love not being worried about potentially ominus figures in the background ^-^
Didn’t what?
Falst interpreted the shout as “Don’t kill anyone” and he started to protest that he didn’t. But it was actually “Look behind you”, and he’s missed it.
Red absolutely nailed that pose in panel three. Must have taken forever.
[I loathe and despise touch screens. Should have scrolled up to see why the commen I was typing vanished.]