I feel like, from their point of view, “the magus” himself would actually be “even better” than somebody who just knows where he is, rather than the other way around.
Knowing where Erin is allows them to ambush him instead of the other way around. If they can interrogate Falst, through conventional means or not, they’ll find out that the Caves are just a diversion and they’ll reorganise their entire army towards him.
A squad of 5 is nowhere near enough to take on the Elemental Magus (especially as they do not know how weak he is).
They are there for finding the Magus and call in dragons/rest to actually fight him.
If they can instead relay informations of where he is, they can lay a proper ambush.
Though, they would need a way to get anything other then “the Volcano will explode soon” out of Falst.
Dammit and here I thought the Paladins might be the Ferin-inclusive sort. This guy get’s the opposite from the usual trophy: even more of a jerk than you needed to be.
Oh is that why he showed up there? I couldn’t figure out why he would hang around these guys if he knows Rakhn is gonna blow his top in less than an hour, unless he wanted to warm them, but obvi this particular wad doesn’t deserve it lol
Wonder what kind of interogation method the paladins will use. If it comes to that. I don’t see Falst giving any information away, if he can help it.
Falst may still be able to break himself out and get away (unlikely, but extremly badass). And/or he will learn more about his light powers.
I wonder if he will manage to “break” the binding spell. Similar to the diadem from arc 2 chapter 3/4. It could open up the paladins to asking different sorts of questions if they manage to restrain him again once he gets out
Silly headcanon: “Recten” is a portmanteau of ‘rectum end’, and the title is given to the Paldain’s biggest a**holes.
Hmm, fires arrows at Falst, applies restraining tendrils via magic, and a bit of casual racism with the “it” remark; is this Recten related to Shrike? A part of me was even dreading one of those arrows hitting Falst’s wrist.
Bad attitude aside, they’re certainly powerful and know what they’re doing; even if Falst gets free, I doubt he could take that Recten.
“Aww, the Recten thinks they can get Falst to rat out his friends, haha good luck.” I think, looking forward to Falst sass next week.
Before remembering Paladins have mind powers and very few scruples to spare when it comes to their ultimate mission. Oh no.
Then I remember Falst’s own Light powers that activated with the diadem, and if the Recten does something similar they may activate again, potentially causing much shock, drama, and maybe violence and lore.
… Red is very good at making me feel excitement and dread at the same time.
Prediction for next week: If the above doesn’t happen, I’d say it falls to Tess to rescue Falst, after the last few pages of me thinking it would be the other way around. Could make for a nice echo of when he helped free Tess from Shrike, minus Alinua this time.
Or maybe his hand in the final panel is reaching for a stone to throw in the Recten’s face.
“It”? Oh, I do NOT like that. This Recten deserves a thorough clawing.
I doubt Falst will give up that information without a fight. Fingers crossed for Falst to win the fight, somehow (more Light powers awakening?), or for Tess to find him and help him out, but as per usual I can’t predict how this’ll go down.
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I feel like, from their point of view, “the magus” himself would actually be “even better” than somebody who just knows where he is, rather than the other way around.
Not necessarily since Erin could potentially kill them all. If they instead know where he is, they can focus the whole army with every dragon on him.
Knowing where Erin is allows them to ambush him instead of the other way around. If they can interrogate Falst, through conventional means or not, they’ll find out that the Caves are just a diversion and they’ll reorganise their entire army towards him.
In this case, they can expect to get recognition for finding something of value AND get to live to enjoy it, too. Pretty sweet deal, actually.
A squad of 5 is nowhere near enough to take on the Elemental Magus (especially as they do not know how weak he is).
They are there for finding the Magus and call in dragons/rest to actually fight him.
If they can instead relay informations of where he is, they can lay a proper ambush.
Though, they would need a way to get anything other then “the Volcano will explode soon” out of Falst.
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Found, cornered and caught.
Is that you Rachael? Go back to Avernus.
hm “it”
yk not fully surprised at the captain not treating ferin as people as they already seem like an asshole
Dammit and here I thought the Paladins might be the Ferin-inclusive sort. This guy get’s the opposite from the usual trophy: even more of a jerk than you needed to be.
Falst’s habit of lurking in the shadows, but still close enough to eavesdrop on people, comes back to bite him.
Oh is that why he showed up there? I couldn’t figure out why he would hang around these guys if he knows Rakhn is gonna blow his top in less than an hour, unless he wanted to warm them, but obvi this particular wad doesn’t deserve it lol
Ahh, the consequences of my actions. We meet again.
It.
Brother.
mmm, casual racism. the “good guys,” everyone!!!
Wonder what kind of interogation method the paladins will use. If it comes to that. I don’t see Falst giving any information away, if he can help it.
Falst may still be able to break himself out and get away (unlikely, but extremly badass). And/or he will learn more about his light powers.
NOOOO FALSTTTT 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Ohh… Falst really is having the worst day 🙁
I wonder if he will manage to “break” the binding spell. Similar to the diadem from arc 2 chapter 3/4. It could open up the paladins to asking different sorts of questions if they manage to restrain him again once he gets out
Silly headcanon: “Recten” is a portmanteau of ‘rectum end’, and the title is given to the Paldain’s biggest a**holes.
Hmm, fires arrows at Falst, applies restraining tendrils via magic, and a bit of casual racism with the “it” remark; is this Recten related to Shrike? A part of me was even dreading one of those arrows hitting Falst’s wrist.
Bad attitude aside, they’re certainly powerful and know what they’re doing; even if Falst gets free, I doubt he could take that Recten.
“Aww, the Recten thinks they can get Falst to rat out his friends, haha good luck.” I think, looking forward to Falst sass next week.
Before remembering Paladins have mind powers and very few scruples to spare when it comes to their ultimate mission. Oh no.
Then I remember Falst’s own Light powers that activated with the diadem, and if the Recten does something similar they may activate again, potentially causing much shock, drama, and maybe violence and lore.
… Red is very good at making me feel excitement and dread at the same time.
Prediction for next week: If the above doesn’t happen, I’d say it falls to Tess to rescue Falst, after the last few pages of me thinking it would be the other way around. Could make for a nice echo of when he helped free Tess from Shrike, minus Alinua this time.
Or maybe his hand in the final panel is reaching for a stone to throw in the Recten’s face.
FALST NOOOOOO GET OUTTA THERE
“It”? Oh, I do NOT like that. This Recten deserves a thorough clawing.
I doubt Falst will give up that information without a fight. Fingers crossed for Falst to win the fight, somehow (more Light powers awakening?), or for Tess to find him and help him out, but as per usual I can’t predict how this’ll go down.
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At first I thought it said “cleansing” instead of “clawing” which works too I guess?
Nooo Falst! Wonder if we’ll see his dad now, since his dad has been heavily implied to be a paladin.
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Not the recten calling Falst “it” what the hell!!!
Those are NOT his pronouns, asshole!
I wonder how far away from the island Tess can jump, if it comes to that…
It’s that one children’s book, Cat Trap