Oh someone kill me please. This chapter is overwhelming.Chapter Summary:
Mmmmm... I'm kinda skipping the chain Humpty-Dumpty's (a chain that allows to bind itself with multiple contractors at the same time) story because it doesn't sound important enough (for now) as compared to what I'll be showing. Anyway, this chapter's out in English so explaining things that has been explained in the manga is plain boring. Now let's move on to the main points.
While Break is desperate to prove Elliot is an illegal contractor of Humpty-Dumpty, Gilbert points out that Break is being reckless as he's worried sick about Reim's safety.
Angered, Break yells at Gilbert for not knowing how he feels exactly. Fresh from the pain of Vanessa's death, Elliot tries to cool down the fighting pair by suggesting that he proves his innocence himself. Before he could unbutton himself, they hear the cry of another man and see his head being chopped off.*Really, it pains me to see Eliot acting like this. I mean, he's already very very traumatised from the sudden lost of his sister before his own eyes, and yet Break is accusing him of such a painful crime and arguing with Gilbert. Damn it Break, look at poor Elliot's eyes, can't you see how broken he looks???*
When Break and Gilbert leave Elliot to go after the real culprit, Elliot is terrified and checks himself. To his relieve, his chest is free from any clock tattoos. After losing track of the headhunter, Gilbert asks for Break's real intention for framing Elliot when Break knows Elliot's innocent. Break then mocks Gilbert's offer for help and insults Gilbert for being helpless when Oz isn't around him. That insult cost Break a punch from Gilbert in his head which surprised the puncher himself (Gil doesn't know that Break is blind). Haven't yet to recover from the surprise, Gil doesn't notice some footsteps which Break hears and he is somehow knock down by Break who intends to go after the headhunter alone.*Mmmmm~ It's such a splendid idea that Mochizuki-sensei decided the clock tattoo is to be on the chest. Lovely fan-service indeed.*
When Gilbert gets back to Elliot, the latter explains that he has checked himself and is innocent.*Quiet moments between them. Gilbert's big brother persona is just so reliable. These two make such a wonderful siblings. Look at Gil, he's so into his oniisan role comforting his distressed little brother while Elliot looks like the cutest little brother on Earth!! *
As Gilbert explains the situation where Sharon couldn't summon Eques earlier when they need to find Oz, they come to the conclusion that the Sealing stone is found thus their chains are not working properly. Oz is later shown standing before a group of Baskervilles imposers and the Sealing stone. It seems like both Oz and Alice are in pain as they approach the stone.*No. Now is not the time to swoon over Oz. Damn it. He looks so grown-up and manly!!! Mochizuki-sensei why must you make Oz look so irresistible at such a time!!*
Meanwhile, crazy Lily tries to get Reim to play with her. Laying on the floor, Reim somehow remembers his worries for Oz and Sharon, his duties to report to Rufus Barma, and last but not least, his need to help Break. While Lily is going a bit out of control, another Baskervilles (whose name I've forgotten) turns up to stop Lily.
And then he checks on Reim.
And drops the bloody bomb. And Break arrives in time to feel its destructive force.
Yes Reim GET UP AND SAY SOMETHING PLEASE.
Silence.*Oh the agony of not being able to see your bestest your friend who's right before you and having to find out that he's dead from his enemy. I feel like crying in a corner for Break and Reim right now*
Yeah that's right.*CHOP THAT EVILOLI INTO PIECES!!!!!!!!!! I'M ON YOUR SIDE.*
Thoughts:
Damn. This chapter is just so emotional. Right after Vanessa's death, Elliot got himself accused of a worse crime possible. Ouch. Then it was Elliot who had to cool down the two even though he's the one in pain. Ouch. I love you Elliot. And of course, with Elliot now proven somewhat innocent, possibility of Leo being the headhunter seems to increase for another 50%, especially that little panel that shows Vanessa spotting the 'unknown' figure who seems to have shoulder-length black hair. I'm sure no one mangaka would draw anything unnecessary in their work, so that hair detail has got to be some major clue to our mysterious headhunter. While some evidences seem to pin-point Leo as the mass-killer, we can't possibly left out those that indicate he isn't. Like, the part where Rufus Barma and Break talking about the headhunter-who-has-come-back-from-Abyss or something... Mmmm... My brain's overloading, I think I'll just leave this mystery to unfold itself...
Aside from the headhunter's identity and Reim's death, I really have to mention that brotherly love scenes where Gil pats Elliot's head showing his concern for his little brother. OH GAWD I LOVE THAT SCENE. Although none of them utter a word, that simple gesture, the distance between them, Gil's strong and reliable figure and the pain on Elliot's face made up a powerful scene. I can feel it. It never really occur to me that Gilbert is the big brother (don't blame me, he's always such a wimpy guy...), but from that panel, Gil looks so tall and strong and firm and confident, it's like he has changed and matured into one's perfect brother. No doubt, this is going to be another pairing I'll be adding to my list of lovable siblings.
As for Reim's death, I can almost feel the hollowness and the shock from Mochizuki-sensei's sentimental narration. No last word, no massive puddle of blood, no head-lolling, no hand-dropping or distress-shrieking scene, Reim just passed away quietly while his thoughts lingers on those he cares about. Definitely a lot more realistic, more dreading than those fictional perfect death-scenes. While his death scene was a tad too quiet, Lily's insanity was there to fill in the emptiness, showing us how crazy and cruel these people can be.
As powerfully emotional chapter with a sparkling/heart-warming art to complement, of all other manga I'm reading this month, this chapter is clearly the best one. Btw, I'm betting on Reim to be on the next volume's cover. He has to.
Damn. This chapter is just so emotional. Right after Vanessa's death, Elliot got himself accused of a worse crime possible. Ouch. Then it was Elliot who had to cool down the two even though he's the one in pain. Ouch. I love you Elliot. And of course, with Elliot now proven somewhat innocent, possibility of Leo being the headhunter seems to increase for another 50%, especially that little panel that shows Vanessa spotting the 'unknown' figure who seems to have shoulder-length black hair. I'm sure no one mangaka would draw anything unnecessary in their work, so that hair detail has got to be some major clue to our mysterious headhunter. While some evidences seem to pin-point Leo as the mass-killer, we can't possibly left out those that indicate he isn't. Like, the part where Rufus Barma and Break talking about the headhunter-who-has-come-back-from-Abyss or something... Mmmm... My brain's overloading, I think I'll just leave this mystery to unfold itself...
Aside from the headhunter's identity and Reim's death, I really have to mention that brotherly love scenes where Gil pats Elliot's head showing his concern for his little brother. OH GAWD I LOVE THAT SCENE. Although none of them utter a word, that simple gesture, the distance between them, Gil's strong and reliable figure and the pain on Elliot's face made up a powerful scene. I can feel it. It never really occur to me that Gilbert is the big brother (don't blame me, he's always such a wimpy guy...), but from that panel, Gil looks so tall and strong and firm and confident, it's like he has changed and matured into one's perfect brother. No doubt, this is going to be another pairing I'll be adding to my list of lovable siblings.
As for Reim's death, I can almost feel the hollowness and the shock from Mochizuki-sensei's sentimental narration. No last word, no massive puddle of blood, no head-lolling, no hand-dropping or distress-shrieking scene, Reim just passed away quietly while his thoughts lingers on those he cares about. Definitely a lot more realistic, more dreading than those fictional perfect death-scenes. While his death scene was a tad too quiet, Lily's insanity was there to fill in the emptiness, showing us how crazy and cruel these people can be.
As powerfully emotional chapter with a sparkling/heart-warming art to complement, of all other manga I'm reading this month, this chapter is clearly the best one. Btw, I'm betting on Reim to be on the next volume's cover. He has to.
Oh poor elliot,break,& riem their my fav characters! hopefully the story lightens up a bit...
ReplyDeletePoor Reim, he will be missed dearly, and think of Break! this is the second time he was absent and someone he cared about died. >.<
ReplyDeleteTHings ArE AboUt To gEt MeSsy!!