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[Zenos]

What in the Abyss is that thing trying to strike the Emperor? Seems to me some kind of spike at first glance, but its shape...

[BRC]

What in the Abyss is that thing trying to strike the Emperor? Seems to me some kind of spike at first glance, but its shape...

It looks kind of like a wooden version of the big imperial symbol.

[Wreckingrocc]

So near death...

But why would anyone want to kill the popular emperor?

[BisectedBrioche]

*Gasp*
The Joy Group is attempting to steal the Emperor's Hair! They must be stopped!

No, its obvious they have no chance of succeeding. Thus, logically, they must believe that no one can have it. What we just saw was actually a stream of muddy water being poured over him.

[AmberVael]

I'm not sure it is actually an assassination attempt. It looks like someone is crumbling in the ceiling, and the only people we know so far who might be antagonists are the Joy group, and their method seems to be some weird mind washing thing, and they target criminals.
It might be some kind of misdirected magic attempt by Miss Veda or Professor Nul, or something similar. Alternately, it might be some kind of general attack.

[BRC]

No, its obvious they have no chance of succeeding. Thus, logically, they must believe that no one can have it. What we just saw was actually a stream of muddy water being poured over him.

Of course, they are attempting to DESTROY The Imperial Hairdo, which is even worse!

[Neoriceisgood]

I'm crazy today, this is probably the last page before I go to bed though.

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Ever felt like it's easier to just shoot the villain through the head?

Admiral Jones does.

[Green-Shirt Q]

Aw man! Elves are awsome!

[Keris]

That... was awesome. Did not see that coming.

On the downside, no! The green haired elf got shot!

[T-O-E]

This can only end well.

[Wreckingrocc]

He was a cool elf With plants for hair.

[Neoriceisgood]

Experiment: "Make villain look like something that's usually a "cool" good guy" is a success.

People actually care for a character who has done nothing that deserves sympathy when he's shot.

And he's not an elf, people just call them that because they ended up the same way!

[BRC]

And thus is the fate that befalls ALL who threaten the imperial haircut!

That said, why was the Elf demanding things from the emperor who, as it was shown, has no actual political power.

[Neoriceisgood]

Because it was the Emperor who took the land from them.

Elves don't care about govermental logic, the Emperor took it; so he can give it back.

[Keris]

Nice work on Elf-boy's Leaf hair and Bark clothes, by the way.
Was he only able to manipulate trees or also create them? He seems to grow some form of branch out of his fist, or did that grow out of his bracer?

[Neoriceisgood]

Nice work on Elf-boy's Leaf hair and Bark clothes, by the way.

Thanks!

They can pretty much do both; but it's faster and more convenient to have it ready and manipulate it; rather than growing it on the spot.

He seems to grow some form of branch out of his fist, or did that grow out of his bracer?

It grew out of his bracer; but he created his armour as well.

He manipulated something he grew prior, because in-combat manipulation is far faster.

[CrimsonAngel]

ELF!!!!! noooo!

[Keris]

You know, Experiment: "Make villain look like something that's usually a "cool" good guy" has been a brilliant experiment. We see a character, who obviously has strong motives, looks awesome, and has magical ability, and it doesn't matter that we only see him for one comic, we still feel sorry when he dies.

He appeared for five panels, including the one he got shot in. Yet people seem far more upset than they would be if, say, Emperor Awesome-hair, got killed.

[Neoriceisgood]

Actually, I have a friend who really doesn't want the Emperor to die; because he loves him, but okay.

[Ascension]

Personally, I'm with Admiral Jones through thick and thin. Just keep shootin' 'em, Jonesy! Eventually the pansy nature boys will stop comin'!

[Dispozition]

I'm going to be different and decide it's awesome that the elf just got shot in the head. It's about time people realised that it really is just easier to shoot the bad guy than have a 20 panel fight with him where no one wins.

[Fawkes]

Jones = badass.

[Zenos]

Great shot!

Kill the elves by shooting them in the head
They can't hurt you if they're dead...

[Neoriceisgood]

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Who'se the main character again?
I think the blonde guy?
It does appear to be that way.

Sorry for that.

[AmberVael]

You know, I suddenly have to ask myself a question- why on earth am I (we, if there are more people who share this view) thinking of the Joy group as enemies? Sure, they're rather creepy, and sure they seem to be doing some kind of brainwash stuff... but that shouldn't necessarily mean they're out to do bad stuff and bad things. Maybe they're just a bit warped and/or misguided.

It makes me wonder, therefore, why the emperor and his guards are considering them as enemies. If they're pacifistic, wouldn't that mean (at least in the eyes of people who didn't know quite what they could do), that they aren't as much of a threat? From what the emperor and his group knows, they have means to expand their ranks and influence to an unnatural extent- but they don't know if they're there to cause harm, just that there are a lot of them there. I guess it would be disturbing, but what can he do about it?

[Neoriceisgood]

You know, I suddenly have to ask myself a question- why on earth am I (we, if there are more people who share this view) thinking of the Joy group as enemies? Sure, they're rather creepy, and sure they seem to be doing some kind of brainwash stuff... but that shouldn't necessarily mean they're out to do bad stuff and bad things. Maybe they're just a bit warped and/or misguided.

It makes me wonder, therefore, why the emperor and his guards are considering them as enemies. If they're pacifistic, wouldn't that mean (at least in the eyes of people who didn't know quite what they could do), that they aren't as much of a threat? From what the emperor and his group knows, they have means to expand their ranks and influence to an unnatural extent- but they don't know if they're there to cause harm, just that there are a lot of them there. I guess it would be disturbing, but what can he do about it?

Comic 21 [51 sorry, I got them numbered differently on my comp ] actually gave an interrupted idea of what the goverment thinks & knows.

There's never a direct declaration that the joy group can be considered "enemies" by the Empire; but imagine being in their shoes.

If there was a group abound that appeared capable of instantly transforming even the sickest madman into a total pacifistic supporter of their cause, after which he'd surrender himself to the state knowing that his penality would be public execution.

Eventhough they've never done anything that directly works against the state, you can't do anything but fear such a level of brainwashing.

I will state though, Joy's an antagonist within the story; but they're not "evil"

I could actually imagine people supporting what they represent when all information about them is properly revealed in the future.

You know, I suddenly have to ask myself a question- why on earth am I (we, if there are more people who share this view) thinking of the Joy group as enemies?

Because I want people to, they're another one of my "experiments"

Sure, they're rather creepy, and sure they seem to be doing some kind of brainwash stuff... but that shouldn't necessarily mean they're out to do bad stuff and bad things.

Doing bad things isn't joyous, why would anyone who knows what true joy is like ever want to do bad things ?

Maybe they're just a bit warped and/or misguided.

Knowing joy is the only way to salvation, why would they be misguided if they know in their heart that joy is the only path to true world peace?

[AmberVael]

Comic 21 actually gave an interrupted idea of what the goverment thinks & knows.

I believe you mean Comic 51? Comic 21 is about Tobi.

There's never a direct declaration that the joy group can be considered "enemies" by the Empire; but imagine being in their shoes.

If there was a group abound that appeared capable of instantly transforming even the sickest madman into a total pacifistic supporter of their cause, after which he'd surrender himself to the state knowing that his penalty would be public execution.

Even though they've never done anything that directly works against the state, you can't do anything but fear such a level of brainwashing.

Yeah, especially when they're in such large numbers. It was something posited myself, after all. It's pretty disturbing to know that there are people who can do that kind of thing.

I will state though, Joy's an antagonist within the story; but they're not "evil"

I could actually imagine people supporting what they represent when all information about them is properly revealed in the future.

Ah, you mentioned that type of antagonist...

Because I want people to, they're another one of my "experiments"

I got that feeling. Which is why I decided to question it.

Doing bad things isn't joyous, why would anyone who knows what true joy is like ever want to do bad things ?

Knowing joy is the only way to salvation, why would they be misguided if they know in their heart that joy is the only path to true world peace?

Because apparently "joy" means "freaky brainwashed ideals."

[Neoriceisgood]

Because apparently "joy" means "freaky brainwashed ideals."

The absent of non-joy is pretty important as well.

[Neoriceisgood]

Because I can.

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****storm getting closer.

I should give Burk and Tobi some love again, as well.

Hm...

soon.

[BRC]

Hmm, no wonder the emperor is so popular, he's pretty savvy.