Well, here's a different theory: Flamme created the elves with some homunculus magecraft to serve as living history books of magic, but most of them gradually died out because they weren't capable of progenation (possibly due to the lack of emotions). Frieren just happens to be one of the last...
@mmvsbb No no no, he saved Iruma from an awkward encounter. Amelie was expecting a gift from Iruma because of her own delusions, and Nafra interrupted them in the perfect time.
@tralxus I wouldn't say it's stretched. The mangaka seems to be experimenting with a new approach by including more acting agents and twists in the arc, which might explain the perceived change of pace.
Rando theory: She's the daughter of Nasa and Tsukasa, whom Nasa brought back in time when he's nearly dead of old age to somehow rescue Tsukasa from the moon, or something.
@spurgleburgle I wont spoil but there's a few more chapters coming to sum up the aftermath of the arc which would address some of your concerns.
Also, I think you're defining "victory" a little too narrowly. Iruma's win is equally shared with Shax for a reason, and the other members of the...
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I think you guys should revisit the earlier chapters to be reminded that this isn't a battle shonen but a comedy manga revolving around character growth. Also, your expectations for Iruma to be OP kinda threw the established powerscaling out the window. 1) Iruma...
@Elhao revisit chapter 119. Only Jazz was disqualified for kicking Orobus (though both him and Allocer showed up inside the tent). It was a clever misdirection on the mangaka's part.
@Keansor Ok, but imagine if. in the second year after Iruma's contract with Callego terminated, he make a new summoning contract with the Valley Chief's kid. Then he gains a powerful pet as well as unlimited catalysts for the bow.
@andrescutieri Bachiko doesn't need anything to make the bow since it's part of her bloodline ability, but Iruma and everyone outside of her family needs catalysts to do