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Ragna was never, let me repeat: NEVER, implied to be human to begin with. The Azure Grimoire that sits in his right arm is the decapitated Black Beast [thanks to Hakumen for the decapitation], the left arm is mechanical [remember in CS that he sacrificed his original left arm to save Noel/Mu], and as mentioned was only bitten in one timeline and that was a different timeline from the one we're on. It's not a matter of what he's become to this point, it's a matter of what was he to begin with.

So the remaining question surrounding our Grim Reaper is: Just what is Ragna the Bloodedge? Right now, my current guess is that he's almost a whole different being from everyone to exist, albiet, it is definite that he isn't, if not even part, human, and what species he belongs to remains to be the biggest mystery surrounding him. [My original thought was him being an entity that acts as some sort of extent of the Azure, but then again, that would be just ridiculous, right? Another guess I have is that he may be similar to Clavis, being something that is not meant to exist, but I'm probably gonna have to drop that one as well]

There's not much telling what love does to him, since it's never explored, but I bet love weakens or even kills him, and if that's the case and knowing Celica, she wouldn't hesitate to show him love. [Just spare the detail that it'll kill him and she'll hug away]

Oh yeah, now that I remember from Act 3, we have Taokaka to hunt down Hazama, and I doubt he'll be able to push her aside like in CS. Even if she loses again, she isn't gonna be easy to knock down. "For the meatbuns, and for good guy!" [Yes, I made that up.]

A complete Grimoire + complete Kusanagi... I have a feeling Hazama might succeed in this, but then again, with Ragna on the road to the Azure, he might not have much time to enjoy it, and as far as Nine goes, we still have Es to try to talk some sense into her, and if that fails, I think it's safe to assume it's time to kill the witch. Either way, there's only two outcomes I've got in my mind: Either Ragna succeeds to save everyone or it's GAME OVER for the world.

Given what we've learned, "the devil" could be referred to either Hazama or Ragna, given the fact that both are not associated with the sides of good or evil and simply do things for their own gains. Right now, it's a matter of how they will achieve their goals. From Ragna, I can already see him being put through some sort of trial by the Azure. [Given if the Azure wants to be sure that he's the fate changer it's looking for] As for Hazama, it's beyond me about what he and Terumi will do.

And let me clarify that I'm talking about the description for the stage.

It's about as close as we can get for now, and knowing Mori, either he has a backstory to explain what lead Terumi up to the point of his desire to destroy everything, or he'll be left as some sort of enigma. Alright, this next one, I have been racking my brain over for a few hours now: I have a sudden grave feeling this is foreshadowing a death or worse...

Speaking of the unholy sadist, I wonder if we'll get to learn his origins. For one, if I remember correctly, "Yūki Terumi" is not even his real name, and aside from his goals and what he's done throughout the games, there's still some lingering questions I have. Where did he originate from? Why is he hell bent on dragging everything down to hell with him? Did he lose something so important to him? Did he accidentally stumble into the Boundary? Oh Mori, please tell me what made my favorite villain the insane sadist he is...

Thanks for reminding me why she couldn't think for the majority of the CP. The argument is pretty ridiculous, but seeing it from both sides, I can see how some would get that misconception. [And I've seen a few that go as far as attack the mind eater part as being a cheap move], but we've discussed on the past far enough, so back to CF! So wait, the fact that Arakune was, as Terumi put it, a failed Black Beast, makes me wonder: how can the Nox Nyctores make him become an actual Black Beast? I'm actually really confused on this.

Wish I knew where exactly it went wrong, but I'm gonna point the finger at CP's setup for that misconception. I'll be honest, after my first run through CP, that impression was stuck on me for a while, until I went through it again and again, and then CF came along and things started becoming clear. The CP story did kinda make Tsubaki look that way, and the fact that she didn't ask the important questions until now in CF pretty much said to me that either she either had [let me repeat, HAD]. Some black and white view on the world, or she just wasn't thinking. BUT, I'm no expert on character development, so perhaps I'm missing something that other's know [and if anyone can elaborate, that would be much appreciated], but it's nice to see some of the excess hate is getting lifted from Ms. Yayoi. Okay, I am a little stumped, but if not for world building or red herrings, then I'm willing to bet that they hold some sort of significance to the problems that have lead up to the chaotic points of each timeline, whether contributing to or reducing said problems. I don't have much to follow up with this, but the significance, I'm very sure of.

Wow, so much on our motherly vampire, and my brain is experiencing technical difficulties in processing all of this so... What exactly is going on between Rachel and Raquel again?

Oh boy, that'll take about 6-10 days to go through all of those acts with this many characters. [Too lazy to do the math, so correct me if I made an error] I'm willing to bet anything that the sword she's currently wielding is just Murakumo in some powered-up form.

Well, Amane's Astral Heat is implied to be able to reverse/alter the characters to the point of them being unborn, but crap, being non-canon, nevermind, so much for that plan... Heh, for the longest, I keep thinking RagnaxRachel will be a thing at one point. We've definitely seen some hidden love from Rachel. Ragna... As I said in a previous post, is kinda hard to figure out... But, it's not impossible! I nearly forgot about Naoto's ability to read people's life value. And that I think about it, it's rather irritating that he hasn't been doing it. Either he's too busy ready to fight, or ASW doesn't want us to piece things together...

I propose a solution if Azrael wins: GET AMANE AND ASTRAL HEAT THAT MAD DOG!!!!! [Then again, I have doubts that Mori will even let that happen...]

Say, the thought just occurred to me: How are we gonna handle Azrael? The bastard's got godlike power without his limiter [he still has his limiter on, right?] and I doubt he can be stopped through normal means. Anyone got a guess?

Trust me, the posts are only gonna get more nutty long. Heh, Madoka-fied, clever... We all do, Yoshi, we all do! Oh trust me, our motherly vampire is beginning to not only lose her strength, but she is bound to die if she keeps intervening. As for that little convo between Kagura & Noel: 1) I have no clue. [Someone else will probably have the answer] 2 and 3) Hmm, I think I might be getting something out of it, but I'm not sure where your following with this... Mind elaborating?

Hakumen is certain to die, as he mentioned in CP that his time is running out. [While I'm not sure what he meant, I'm pretty sure it may be his life fading] and unless Es knocks some sense into her, Nine is very well on the chopping block [No, why must we kill the beautiful milf!? Take Litchi instead!], and Terumi will just keep trolling us unless there is a way to kill him permanently and not have to deal with the Self Observation. *cue the Trololol Song* And speaking of Boobzilla, she ought to be added to the list of the chopping block. The woman's corruption from the Boundary has put her to the point of no return, she is still chasing Arakune, even after Roy himself told her to forget and if she did kill the vessel, and I'd be damned if she survived [the only thing I can see her doing afterwards is drinking her life away and moping], and oh do I pray to the Azure that Luna goes. The only way Nu is gonna get offed is if Ragna can't save her. [And he has provened to achieve feats everyone else says to him is impossible] Frankly, I can't see anything that'll satisfy us when it comes to Relius with everything he's done. Oh, and unless Carl stops acting like the heartless bastard he is now, he's on the list as well. Well, my hopes for Noel to be offed have been crushed... No hate, it's just, with everything that's happened thanks to her meddling, keeping her alive is just asking for more trouble down the road. [at least, that's how I'm looking at it] Here's how I see her ending: Everything gets resolved, Noel goes, "Yay, I can finally be a normal girl!", goes to find Ragna, Ragna looks at her and goes "Nope, I'm not dealing with you anymore, you're on your own.", leaves her crying like her usual self, Makoto/Tsubaki cheers her up, and then [maybe, hopefully] they become a lesbian couple! No, seriously, the dialogue between Noel and Tsubaki throughout the series made me think they were gonna be a lesbian couple, and given how Noel likes to act when being with Makoto, it's just screaming for all three to be lesbians. Please Mori, I pray to you, make the lesbian dream come true! XD

My fault. Should've checked again. It did felt on point to what we're dealing with, but again, my mistake for not checking.

Oh, another character I want to bring up: Bang. I have a feeling he's gonna tie into trying to save Litchi, but I think he may have to end up putting an end to her and Arakune. I know he wants to save Litchi, but at this point, I think Litchi's corruption has come to the point where it's too late. This would make a great part to wrap up Bang's story in the game, letting him see that some people can't be saved through normal means and that he may have to resort to killing in order to save said person. And I kind of found Litchi and Arakune's story to be some sort of tragic love tale ever since listening to the vocals of Weak Executioner, and their story seems to be heading into some sort of tragic ending. But then again, I'm probably talking crazy, so I wouldn't be surprised if the story of all three goes in a different direction.

Well, let's not jump to that conclusion just yet. We don't have much on her tale in CF other than being the guardian of the gate to the realm of the gods. Her attention is on Ragna because as she said, It is the will of the Azure, and we don't know the intentions of the Azure for Ragna. Es does have access to the True Azure, as Ogiga mentioned, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she's become one with it.

If I may give my two cents on the matter: At the end of the day, Ragna is doing this all to get Saya. His primary goal throughout the games was to get back Saya, but in every game, there was some issue that got in his way that he had to take the initiative to handle. Whether he's actually grown up or is still in some childish state of mind is something he doesn't exactly let on, and as simple as he may seem, Ragna can potentially be hiding some hidden emotions from everyone. [Hell, I'm still surprised he was still sane throughout CP] But, this is just my own impression on Ragna after everything that's happened so far. What he is is what he is.

Say, I wanna bring up a few things: 1) Something I'm confused about, are Tsubaki and Izayoi separate entities in CF? From the arcade acts, it seems like both have been split apart, and if so: How!? 2) Trinity is has her own body again, right? I must ask, is she capable of doing anything? I know I sound silly, but assuming Platinum is still wielding Muchōrin, how will Trinity be able to help? 3) Shall we assume Kokopuffs and Mama Nine are doomed to kill each other? Unless Celica and Jubei [or someone else] step in, I have a bad feeling those two are gonna slaughter each other. 4) Litchi's still after Arakune/Roy right? Tell me someone's gonna stop her.

Meant to say that she gets more compared to the other two main protagonists, but NEVERMIND, thank you, now moving on for the sake of relevancy! I do wonder what's gonna happen to Nu and Lamb-Lamb in CF. Nu is nuts as always [Actually, she's starting to scare me...], and Lamb-Lamb is looking to get killed off again. [which for the sake of Lambda fans I hope not, even though I don't care much for her]

I'm seeing the no more Noel as a 50/50 chance, but yes, please no more. Also, off topic question, but: Can anyone elaborate on what's so special about Noel, aside from being the only gunslinger in the game? I don't mean to sound hateful , but it feels like she gets special treatment compared to everyone else. [if she ends up keeping her CT/CS costume in CF like back in CP, I hope some of the other characters get alternate costumes]