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Originally Posted by Rikkimaru

What I've found interesting is the growth he's gone through in the past few episodes (on 22 currently). Many of the characters are challenging him to recount his past experiences and value himself as a member instead of an outsider.

good point! never did think of it that way.

I'm still not sure I understand his motivations for becoming a Heaven's Blade originally or why he had to participate in underground matches, but hopefully more of his past will be uncovered!

Spoiler for from novel... maybe:

I think I'm beginning to mix up which bit of info is from anime and which from novel. Anyway, Layfon became a Heaven Blade successor in order to get more money for the orphanage. Still, it wasn't enough money, so he participated in underground fights AS a Heaven Blade successor. See the difference? Double the attraction for gamblers.

I wonder what Layfon would have done if he hadn't been recruited into the military arts on Zuellni?

Ah, and he's either a complete blockhead romance-wise, or deliberately avoiding the conflict. Will be interesting to see if there's some backlash in later episodes...

-Rikkimaru

yeah, don't think he knows anything about romance at the moment. Probably not his main concern. Considering how he got banished from Grendan... and he's at the bottom of a pit emotional-wise, it's understandable why he wouldn't be interested in romance for now.