Edited by mezu, 14 June 2016 - 04:03 AM.
(Theory) Evan's Trap
#1
Posted 14 June 2016 - 04:01 AM
#2
Posted 14 June 2016 - 04:10 AM
My thought is that he's grossly underestimating Baam if he thinks that a plan like this has much chance of succeeding. I just can't see how he could have witnessed Baam's power against the vastly superior Hoaqin and come away thinking that some D-Regular could defeat him, and with an entire team of elite Regulars backing him up no less. Maybe it's a last-ditch, desperate attempt to separate him from Yuri, but I don't really buy it.
And it's too late in any event. Yuri has already become enmeshed with Baam's path. Evan seemed to have resigned himself to the reality of this after speaking with Alumik. My take is that this is exactly what it appears to be. A suitable test of Baam's capability, though not a necessary one. He's done more than enough to prove his mettle already. What it really is, is SIU wanting to use this place that serves as a small supporting beam helping to prop up the whole corrupt imperial system, to allow Baam to exercise his newfound desire to use his strength as an Irregular for something bigger than just protecting his personal clique. A proper debut, as you will.
If Evan is really being sinister, though, perhaps his plan is for Baam's real name to somehow come out at this place where names are made such a big deal of. If he gets outed to the Tower as an Irregular, Yuri might have no choice but to distance herself from him. And she'll resent Evan forever for it, more likely than not. Or blame herself. Probably a mixture of both.
Or maybe he even wants Baam to think that they were trying to trap him after learning about what really goes on at this place, and cause him to feel alienated from Yuri. There are a lot of ways that this could spin, and any of them could be a legit scheme of Evan's or an unintended consequence of his proposal.
Edited by Lester, 14 June 2016 - 04:23 AM.
#3
Posted 14 June 2016 - 04:20 AM
SIU wouldn't repeat things. We already saw Evankhell prepare a trap for Baam in S1.
Yu Han Sung.
Okay I misread your title as Evankhell instead of Evan but still. Kaiser could be a trap lol.
Interesting theory. I like the idea that Evan will actually affect the plot in some meaningful way and isn't just Yuri's sidekick, but I think his loyalty to Yuri is too strong for him to actually try to inhibit Baam's climb. I'm excited to see what Kaiser is all about though; hopefully something meaningful.
Edited by themantarays, 14 June 2016 - 04:25 AM.
#4
Posted 14 June 2016 - 04:38 AM
My thought is that he's grossly underestimating Baam if he thinks that a plan like this has much chance of succeeding. I just can't see how he could have witnessed Baam's power against the vastly superior Hoaqin and come away thinking that some D-Regular could defeat him, and with an entire team of elite Regulars backing him up no less. Maybe it's a last-ditch, desperate attempt to separate him from Yuri, but I don't really buy it.
And it's too late in any event. Yuri has already become enmeshed with Baam's path. Evan seemed to have resigned himself to the reality of this after speaking with Alumik. My take is that this is exactly what it appears to be. A suitable test of Baam's capability, though not a necessary one. He's done more than enough to prove his mettle already. What it really is, is SIU wanting to use this place that serves as a small supporting beam helping to prop up the whole corrupt imperial system, to allow Baam to exercise his newfound desire to use his strength as an Irregular for something bigger than just protecting his personal clique. A proper debut, as you will.
If Evan is really being sinister, though, perhaps his plan is for Baam's real name to somehow come out at this place where names are made such a big deal of. If he gets outed to the Tower as an Irregular, Yuri might have no choice but to distance herself from him. And she'll resent Evan forever for it, more likely than not. Or blame herself. Probably a mixture of both.
Or maybe he even wants Baam to think that they were trying to trap him after learning about what really goes on at this place, and cause him to feel alienated from Yuri. There are a lot of ways that this could spin, and any of them could be a legit scheme of Evan's or an unintended consequence of his proposal.
With regard to your first point, I think that it could be a combination of things including Evan underestimating Baam... we don't know how powerful Kaiser is yet... Further, even after seeing Baam fight Hoaquin, he still states the 'Name Hunt' floor is far too dangerous.
I agree with your second point regarding Baam's 'debut'. SIU will probably use this test to really develop this more thoughtful/mature Baam we are seeing.
You make good points regarding alternative ways for Evan to force a separation between Yuri and Baam. I think we will (and have already seen) see some especially good writing from SIU with regard to this mini-arc.
#5
Posted 14 June 2016 - 04:46 AM
we don't know how powerful Kaiser is yet...
I would be extremely shocked if he's presented to be on the same level as the nearly-completed reincarnation of White. SIU is usually pretty good about keeping the usual shounen power creep in check, and this would be a radical departure from that. Beyond that, Kaiser is not the climax opponent of an epic-length plot arc. He's just a mid-boss before the real action to come on the Floor of Death. Name Hunt Station really shouldn't be anything more than an opportunity for Baam and crew to flex their muscles.
Edited by Lester, 14 June 2016 - 04:53 AM.
#6
Posted 14 June 2016 - 05:21 AM
He doesn't necessarily need to be on the same level as Hoaquin was. I don't think it's clear yet whether Baam is at the same level as he was when he had just absorbed (and used) the power of the countless vengeful souls. However, I do believe he is, at the very least, far stronger than pre-soul infusion (especially after having gone through at least a part of the second stage of the rice cooker). The most credible assessment we have is from Evan who has said that this a dangerous place and Kaiser will be the toughest opponent for them.
Also, regarding Kaiser, we know that he steals names and that entitles him to take everything from them according to Sachi. It would be interesting (and maybe overpowered/not feasible) if he is able to steal abilities and/or strength from those he defeats via name transference... imagine the power that he could gain from stealing the names from so many regulars from the Ten Families.
#7
Posted 14 June 2016 - 06:56 AM
Outcome 2: Baam loses the name JVG, and distances himself from FUG.
Outcome 3: Baam somehow succeeds and dismantles the corrupt system of the floor, and they move on.
I think pretty much any possible outcome is acceptable to Evan here. Although knowing SIU, something completely random will happen instead.
#8
Posted 14 June 2016 - 01:55 PM
Yuri: "phew! I think Baam will be alright since he has a superior guide with him"
Evan: "shit! I forgot about her"
#9
Posted 14 June 2016 - 03:19 PM
I think it's more like...Evan: [fufufu, I have trapped him, he will never see princess Yuri ever aga..]
Yuri: "phew! I think Baam will be alright since he has a superior guide with him"
Evan: "shit! I forgot about her"
Ryun: " You are trying to trap a guy who is not bound to any path whatsoever... By using a path."
Evan: "Your point being?"
Ryun: "I'm just saying it out loud because you apparently have not, judging from the whole " According to keikaku" smirk you have plastered all over your face."
Evan: "Speaking of which, how do you spell " Hwa Ryun" again?"
Ryun: "With my foot up your ass."
In all seriousness though, you both have a point. (Both being the OP and Lester.)
...That's pretty much all the contribution I can make in this conversation.
That you are both right.
Edited by God of LoL, 14 June 2016 - 03:17 PM.
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#10
Posted 14 June 2016 - 08:21 PM
I think after what Baam heard from the demon about wasting his potential he will try to change the rules of name hunt station by defeating Keiser.
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#11
Posted 07 December 2016 - 02:41 PM
I loled at this xD
I have alwavs found that Angels have the vanity to speak of themselves as the Only Wise. This they do with a confident insolence sprouting from systematic reasoning.
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