I know I'm jumping out on a limb here, and this speculation has been somewhat made before, but anyway...
Is it possible that all of this speculation about a Serpico apostle was directed incorrectly? At the moment, it seems Farnese is in the most damaged mental state. After all, she seemed to love playing the part of the martyr for the group, but if they no longer need her to get the boat will she still be so resolved to fight on? Griffith's Guts envy was quite apparent in his final moments, and I am beginning to wonder if Farnese couldn't be feeling quite similar in regard to her relationship with Schierke. Even if she were to ever gain a slight comprehension of what it is to be a witch, she would be far below Schierke and thus not particularly integral to the group.
Now, also consider that at this point Schierke is rising up and taking control of sorts in this chapter, much in the manner Guts did after Griffith was rendered useless (and, let's face it, if we see some monstrous destruction she is the only one who could help aside from Guts).
It also seems to me that Farnese probably isn't taking kindly to Guts fatherly role with Schierke, although it isn't clear whether she desires Guts as a father or lover. And, on top of this, Serpico is beginning to change as well...
So, if she is useless and doesn't succeed in sacrificing herself (by Marrying Roderick), she just might be intrigued by the possibility of sacrificing others.
As for sacrifice candidates, her extended family or Serpico could serve sufficiently, ESPECIALLY the Serpico with this new set of mind. I'm just saying that we've reached a breaking point, and she is not just going to return to baby sitting Caska and following Schierke, who has usurped the role she desires so greatly. So...Farnese apostle, anyone?
And yes, I realize this theory is thoroughly retarded.
Is it possible that all of this speculation about a Serpico apostle was directed incorrectly? At the moment, it seems Farnese is in the most damaged mental state. After all, she seemed to love playing the part of the martyr for the group, but if they no longer need her to get the boat will she still be so resolved to fight on? Griffith's Guts envy was quite apparent in his final moments, and I am beginning to wonder if Farnese couldn't be feeling quite similar in regard to her relationship with Schierke. Even if she were to ever gain a slight comprehension of what it is to be a witch, she would be far below Schierke and thus not particularly integral to the group.
Now, also consider that at this point Schierke is rising up and taking control of sorts in this chapter, much in the manner Guts did after Griffith was rendered useless (and, let's face it, if we see some monstrous destruction she is the only one who could help aside from Guts).
It also seems to me that Farnese probably isn't taking kindly to Guts fatherly role with Schierke, although it isn't clear whether she desires Guts as a father or lover. And, on top of this, Serpico is beginning to change as well...
So, if she is useless and doesn't succeed in sacrificing herself (by Marrying Roderick), she just might be intrigued by the possibility of sacrificing others.
As for sacrifice candidates, her extended family or Serpico could serve sufficiently, ESPECIALLY the Serpico with this new set of mind. I'm just saying that we've reached a breaking point, and she is not just going to return to baby sitting Caska and following Schierke, who has usurped the role she desires so greatly. So...Farnese apostle, anyone?
And yes, I realize this theory is thoroughly retarded.