[spoiler discussion] arc 9 theory that person will work with them
pandora
source : https://x.com/ShadowKoto/status/1885410625473405143
the members of Al's group kind of "mimic" the Stride Faction's members. Al's group, however, is missing someone who mirrors Melinda.
Tf has happened in Rezero to where you're comparing Heinkel to Kurgan
Shadow
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Jan 24
The role of the father; other than that they're not really all that connected, lol.
There could also be a loose Heavenly Sword thing? Since Kurgan knew about it, and when Heinkel was a baby, Wilhelm did what Rowan did to Cecilus: putting a sword in a baby's face and it laughing.
Wilhelm ACTUALLY did that. It's mentioned in passing by him in The Successor of Astrea, one of the three Ex 6 shop specials. It's the reason why Wilhelm thought Heinkel was born with a talent for the sword.
heinkel and kurgan were the muscle of the group
I have no idea how valid this thought will be in the end, but lately I've been thinking Pandora could be the mirror to Melinda rather than Ubilk. Melinda's Evil Eyes of Pride and Vainglory are frankly TOO alarmingly named to overlook them as being an arbitrary coincidence.
Part of Al's plan could go awry, so she would then appear to negotiate an offer to help him get back on track if she gets something (Typhon's remains?) in return...? I don't know how a makeshift alliance between the two could work out.
man it makes me imagine heinkels reaction to her for it will have undertones of he doesnt know her connection to his moms death. Also, imagine if pandora shows up when willhelm shows up
. Between that ss with the birds and ex 6 naming schemes, it would be far too strange if Pandora had nothing to do with this arc at all
I mean pandora is literally watching everything through her birds
she has been noted to be close to the tower