User blog:Mangetsu20/The Empire Across The Sea (FTC 439 - Alvarez Empire)

You wanted me to cover the last two Chapters of last week? Well too bad, we're getting an Abridged Review cause I had THAT many fucks to give.

How many is that?

Anyone got a problem with that, BITE ME!

(Note: I will not be offended if you just skim to the actual Review. If you want to take a gander at the skit below containing an Abridgement of my thoughts of the last two Chapters, I'll appreciate it. I hope it entertains you all.)

LAST TIME ON F*CK TAIL...!
Something that tries to sound profound, but in the end, is just pretty flavor text to be plastered over what is most likely an undignified pose for more goddamed fanservice-Mangetsu

Part 1
DRBAWL Review Corner

Mest: Seriously, Makarov, I think I accidentally erased my memories after you told me what you just did...I think...?

So Makarov, in fear for the safety of his "family" in the Guild, wished to go confront the Alvarez Empire and deliver an ultimatum. He'd buy enough time through threats, peace talks and the idea that he can still use the Lumen Histoire against them if they try another invasion. I really admire his love and dedication to his Guild, the part of the family centered focus this series started off having that I appreciated when it wasn't being PREACHED down my throat by Natsu.

The whole point of this past Arc was to show how futile their feats are. While Natsu can kill a god, he can still have Anti-Magic cuffs placed on him making him just as mortal as any other Mage. While our groups of Mages are indeed powerful, there may be another Guild just like theirs that are even better at Magic across the sea. While this is unlikely due to the titular cast of characters don't stand a chance in LOSING against them, the foolish "logical" side of me thinks that as much as an army of goons, cultists or posers can seem like easy pickings for Natsu and Co. this is a Guild focused EMPIRE.

Final Grade for this Chapter? GOOD. Like the Chapter involving Zeref, we get a lot of lore meat with the world of FT. From learning of the continent that Fiore inhabits is called Ishgar (cool name) and the continental empire across the sea is called Alvarez (also a cool name) to the fact they want the Lumen Histoire. Given that this occurred a year ago, we can all assume that Makarov is probably not in the best in shape, in a dungeon and his ultimatums aren't doing him a damn lick of good. Exactly how far will they go to get their old master back? What will Zeref and Acnologia do in the meantime within the shadows? Will Ishgar's motley assortment of countries be able to withstand a conventional war against the terrifying Magic Empire?

I dunno, but I can't wait to see you all on my next DRWBAWL Review!

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