Definitely. Maybe not in volume 30 (3 episodes left), but in volume 31 I him being re-introduced in a less comical fashion. I'm assuming he's around the harbor and with all the daka/familiars there, he'd be aware of it. Perhaps he's helping escort civilians away from the harbor (I don't see him fighting familiars and winning) or even fighting a few daka; he was doing well fighting the possessed pagans back at Albion. And I hope when they do meet, Azan's will go with Farnese and Serpico in following Guts this time.Aazealh said:Now let's get back on topic: will Azan appear, when and how?
Very likely and almost certain, judging by the numbers of familiars and daka already arriving. I'd like to think the Kushans learned from losing some tiger and crocodile familiars to Guts and company that they'll be more weary of any individuals who can fight their forces and try different tactics. But I can't see anything new in store for Guts with what was shown that he hasn't already dealt with and survived (Daka would be cool, but IMO they're just going to be humanoid trolls for the group). The one thing I know is that since Guts and company are trying to leave town, the longer they keep fighting in Vritannis, the more Kushan troops will enter and entice Guts' beast. And the less likely that warship they're heading to will remain safe. I don't know how long that warship will go unnoticed by the Kushans, even if it's not at the harbor that's being attacked; it would make a nice target for burning and pillaging.Aazealh said:Will Guts' group encounter enemies on their way to the ship (likely), how many and when?
I hope so; plenty of time for character development/deconstruction on the cruise to Elfhelm (should they get the warship afloat and heading in the right direction). Guts' group has gotten bigger and who knows what Roderick's crew (I assume there'll be one) will be like. A whole new group of people that Guts can see as companions ala his old raiding team, but that's going too far ahead. There might be some sea monsters to contend with: it would be fun to see a makara get harpooned or blown away with cannon fire.Aazealh said:Will the trip to Elfhelm be long?
I think at least Owen will; his purpose/influence in the story could be enhanced, depending on what answer Guts gives him next episode. Not sure about the Vandimions: can't imagine them dying a gruesome death, but their chance of survival without Griffith's aide isn't high IMO.Aazealh said:Will the Vandimions, Owen and the others survive, and how?
Sonia got to Vritannis by herself, so the Band of the Hawk is nearby. Don't know when they'll appear, but I'm sure they will; they're around Vritannis for a reason for the war I think. I'll to take a wild guess and say the story will cut to Griffith to save the nobles/vanish the Kushans after Guts gets on the warship and sets sail. In the Millennium Falcon arc, every time it cuts from Guts to Griffith, it's when Guts is about to embark to a major place with someone/thing new in tow (off to Elfhelm with Casca, off to Enoch with Isidro, Farnese and Serpico, off to Vritannis with Schierke and the Berserk's Armor), but that pattern may be too generic to rely/apply here. Not since the Hill of Swords have Guts and Griffith been this close to each other, so I can't make a secure guess when the story will shift to Griffith.Aazealh said:Will the Neo Hawks intervene at some point, and when? Will the story switch to Griffith's side soon, and when?
I'm sure we'll see Daiba do something; what the time thing is, I don't know. Being the only Kushan commander seen with magical properties so far, I imagine him being the lifeline of all the casters and familiars for their magical fix. Maybe having an unknown familiar just for him to use in case Griffith (or any troublemakers) showed up that can't be dealt with normally. If Guts gets moving with the warship, I'm sure it'll be spotted by Daiba, who wouldn't expect any ship to leave Vritannis. I don't think Ganishka will show up unless it's to Daiba (so the general can give a status report to the emperor) or to Griffith (to talk smack to him face to face).Aazealh said:Will we see Daiba in action, why, when and how? Will Ganishka manifest himself in Vritannis again? What do you think the message Roderick delivered was about? Etc.
I have no idea what Roderick's message was: probably something like "We of Eath aren't going to help you, Vritannis. Too bad."
I'll ask a question: What will the Holy See Alliance doing outside of Vritannis with the ill Sovereign Pontiff with them? How are they going to handle having to fight inside a city (as opposed to broad battlefields) or are they contending with the land general Daiba mentioned?