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| "We are guardians, but also a bunch of miserable wretches constantly battling danger and madness." I knew what's coming but still. The execution of this was tip top. I may have cut onions... Novel content giving it a bit more insight: |
| @DARKINSIDEo oh, I didn't get that letter part clear. Thanks for clearing up. |
| The only way to describe that is pure misery. |
| I wonder if Klein's information was the trigger or the despair Old Neil felt knowing that if he had been armed with this information decades ago it might have made a difference. I don't know, all I can say is that it was a beautiful and bittersweet send-off for a beloved character. |
Reply to Synesphere
Another great episode, so heartbreaking. </3
Anyone know what the plate at the end was? What was written on it?
Anyone know what the plate at the end was? What was written on it?
| @Synesphere I think it was the charm with Chinese characters on it that Klein found when he was in the underground market with Neil, but he thought it was too expensive. Turns out Neil had bought it as a gift for Klein 😭 |
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@Synesphere I think it was the charm with Chinese characters on it that Klein found when he was in the underground market with Neil, but he thought it was too expensive. Turns out Neil had bought it as a gift for Klein 😭
| @EmilioRecore ohh you're right. It was that amulet with Roselle's "mystical sign" that Klein checked out back then at the black market and then, Old Neil shown his interest in it. I rewatched that market visit (ep. 5) and Old Neil was also asked by seller if he wants that "water from the spring of elves"... So he was "stingy" with money and even got into debt, because all those ingredients were expensive. In the meanwhile, he was drawing his own fresh blood little by little... And after he got all ingredients he wasn't stingy anymore and wanted to treat everyone to that dinner... maaaannnnn. I think that Klein frantically sharing "acting method" with his coworkers was a tipping point for Old Neil... but he was preparing for this ritual obviously for longer time. Drawing his own blood little by little. Gathering ingredients. The result would be the same, sooner or later. But still, it would leave one thinking "if only they had more time and realized in time, maybe they could intervene in time and save the old guy". Poor Klein. (also, Klein learning to smile through tears as a just-freshly-advanced into a clown... that was heart breaking too). |
NanamiAug 16, 12:33 PM
| Amazing episode! |
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Synesphere said: Another great episode, so heartbreaking. </3 Anyone know what the plate at the end was? What was written on it? it was that emperor roselle's something which we saw in ep5 when klein and old neil was at the underground market to buy safety charms... old neil neil probably brought this to give to klein in the dinner or celebration ig 😭😭 |
| So sad, my drunk funny old guy died, didn't see that coming. Really tragic end well executed, this show really Is better than I expected. |
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Reply to Sheol01
@joemaamah I re-watched it this morning. So he basically tried to pull an Edward Elric & use Alchemy to bring his Wife back. And THAT happened. He became a monster.
| @Sheol01 You know, you make a very good point I had not considered. Makes me wonder if it's a coincidence or intended. With the rest of the steam-punky feel this has, I wonder how much else can be attributed to FMA inspiration? You know, it's funny. I was just thinking earlier today that was probably the most devastating reveal I have seen since the Nina moment in FMA. |
joemaamahAug 16, 3:13 PM
| I can't find words to describe what it was like, but my tears said it all. ;-; |
| Every week I'm constantly amazed at the details and backgrounds in this donghua, they're practically aura farming. Daly pre warned Klein about the acting method, so he ends up telling the whole team. That high level sequence 5 (!!!) inquisitor comes, interrogates him, passes him and then unveils a special artifact that basically lets him function as a sequence 4, AND ... he swears the entire lot to secrecy. Checkmate! Old Neil. OMFG. No. No ... why!!! No! What a tragic end for a beloved character, and still ... the eldritch horror in Victorian Steampunk setting is something that just goes well together. Absolute Cinema + feels. Poor Dunn. This episode hurt, it's my favorite one so far. |
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| NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
| Am I tripping? The rating was 8.44 and it suddenly became 8.57? |
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| rip old neil, although the series finale hits harder. |
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Reply to Dojrjfofjdodko
@Ayasakii Who knows, episode 13 might even go up to 9.00
| @Dojrjfofjdodko it probably will crack that 9.0 score. And then random monkeys haters will come making threads about how overrated LOTM is. |
| Go read 'Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece' If you like webnovel with historical, military and kingdom building genre. |
| R.I.P. Old Neil 10/10 episode |
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Reply to The_Spectre_01
@Ayasakii Thought it was just me lol. Almost thought the show had ended for a sec.
@The_Spectre_01 it has ended yesterday actually, but only in china and the rest of the world will have to wait.  |
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@The_Spectre_01 it has ended yesterday actually, but only in china and the rest of the world will have to wait.
| @ryzxgum That explains the jump in MAL score. Didn't even cross my mind to check the show's status earlier. |
| Wow, incredible episode i remember reading this in the novel the donghua truly did it justice. we finally got to see Crestet Cesimir and man i wasnt expecting him to look like that though he still looks pretty solid and that sword he has is amazing. Neil, what can i say except rest in peace. I honestly loved Neil and i wish they included more of his scenes witht teaching Klein in the Donghua though either way i feel most if not everyone shouldve been effected by has passing, i know for a fact i was and i already read it. The entire scene with Dunn and him conversing, the music, the animation it was truly all perfect. I hope Dunn is doing well i cant begin to wonder what hes going through having to end his friend. Rest in peace. |
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| @ZeppyZap you will be surpised on how much impact a great last episode could do to the audience. And I heard episode 13 is very very great. Conclusion matters a lot and most people will rate it 10/10 just for episode 13 alone. So i have no doubt LOTM will crack that 9.0 score. the question is how long can it maintain that score? Probably not for long and the score will drop to 8.80 after a few months. |
| Go read 'Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece' If you like webnovel with historical, military and kingdom building genre. |
| Old Neil, "Do no harm" included self h@rm too... ＞︿＜ |
  The Immortal Lord of Heaven and Earth for Blessings; The Sky Lord of Heaven and Earth for Blessings; The Exalted Thearch of Heaven and Earth for Blessings; The Celestial Worthy of Heaven and Earth for Blessings. |
| This emotionally charged episode was truly beautiful. I’ve always loved Neil since episode one. He was always so kind and was Kleins’ mentor, even though his wife had passed away many years ago. Despite his grief, he remained happy and loved by everyone. Then, the scene where his entire house was filled with blood and body parts was both beautiful and hurtful. Seeing Neil like that at the end was so heartbreaking. I kept my eyes closed because they killed him, and there was no other choice. Everyone began to cry, and I couldn’t help but join in. He didn’t deserve this ending. There was also a quote where he said, “If I cannot save her, then I shall accompany her.” That line was so poignant.  |
| Truly great episode, sad as it was. This show is amazing. |
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