2020-07-14, 19:32 | Link #121 |
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I like to think of it like this:
Talisman, the head of the Hydra family is immaculately dressed, well spoken, clever, erudite, excellent at planning and extremely patient when need be - as well as being capable of instant action. As a spokesman for the Nebulis Sovereignty, he is extremely effective. Alice would have a lot and a lot of trouble believing that he would ever harm anyone in her family. Spoiler for Context:
There's definitely rationality going on. There are definitely people who are willing to take a stand and fight against the stagnation of the endless war, fight against popular opinion and shape the future as they see fit. But many of those people can be so utterly ruthless and callous that it's almost madness, insanity at the same time. I can see how the streams are crossing! |
2020-07-14, 21:25 | Link #122 | ||
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This man is willing to betray Queen and country. Callous, ruthless, and without guilt. These are all a given and the least he should be. I'd call this competence. I can understand surprise and horror on Alice's part, but calling this madness and insanity just screams naive. Not something you want in a leader of a country. For goodness sake, you evaluated his moral character based on his job performance. Hardly a reliable metric. From what you've told me, this man has a goal and a plan. All his actions and behavior he exhibited thus far has been in rational service to his plan. Where is the madness in this?
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2020-07-19, 16:49 | Link #123 |
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Secret File is five stories plus a short epilogue, one story and the epilogue are new. There are something like 15 “short” stories that Sazane Kei could’ve picked from (Dragon Magazine releases), not to mention quite a few shop specific releases (which are really really short). That said, these are in the middle tier of ridiculousness (the stories about the artist or martial arts are just slapstick incarnate)
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Story #4 is Alice's wedding interviews as seen before Spoiler for Story #5, the first new one:
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Volume 10 is scheduled to be released in October this year, with the anime. “Let’s talk about old times – when the ancestor was a girl living in the Imperial Capital” Iska’s path to the Imperial city has been blocked by a strong enemy (no idea) while Alice confront a turbulent choice and again confront the strongest and oldest witch. |
2020-07-19, 17:04 | Link #124 | ||
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[QUOTE=bakato;6429261]Calling it madness because it treads on your sensibilities is a bit narrow-minded, wouldn't you say?[/spoiler]
Insanity is in part defined as against societal norms, and I have no issue with my opinions, thank you. Do you want to argue with me that Talisman is in any way like the rest of the Nebulis Sovereignty? Quote:
Even some guilt or self-doubt or even real courtesy would allow him to join the ranks of ruthless people who at the very least managed to hold on to their humanity. Here, it's all a giant, perfect facade. To me, that's insanity to be able to do all of this without even breaking the mask once. A perfect psychopath. Quote:
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2020-07-19, 23:21 | Link #126 | |
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Oh, you're absolutely right on all counts. But it's not like we don't have leaders like that, eh? You think Trump, Putin, and Xi feel guilt? Maybe, I don't know. Psychopath or not, these traits are consistent with his goals, are they not? Call him a psychopath, but insane and mad? No. Uh, yes. It's kinda weird you never mentioned anything in regard to his personality. Kindness and gentleness have nothing to do with being an effective spokesperson. It's a job where you make announcements on behalf of the nation. You need to juggle connections and be able to talk.
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Because if not, it has no bearing to this conversation, or anything to do with Talisman. And even if it did, it still has no bearing on this topic and I'd be making a killing on day trading instead. The end. Quote:
Really? Maybe work on your messaging there. |
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2020-10-01, 18:57 | Link #137 |
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Volume 10 out 10/17/20
https://fantasiabunko.jp/product/201...003001178.html Alice did change her wardrobe in 9 to make a statement as the Substitute Queen (mother is recuperating) that the Lou family will never surrender or give up. Great artwork, but I prefer her original dress |
2020-10-09, 10:40 | Link #138 | |
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Though it doesn't mean that does like him now, just respect him a little, just like alice, even though she is romantically interested in him, even though she was unaware of it then (alice I mean) Last edited by dragon213; 2020-10-09 at 11:11. |
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2020-10-09, 17:45 | Link #140 |
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When he got kidnapped? First of all they were in a neutral city where they weren't allowed to have weapons, second of all if you meant her powers she had just a few days at most, how was she supposed to use them when she didn't even know how to.
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