Oct 18, 2026
Wow this was some brilliant writing. I really mean it. My favorite chapter so far.
Dain sinking due to his fear, Roba using his own fears and complexes as a tool to make him sink as well to try and save him. And the way to save them isn't some random power of friendship magic but a proper slime sword buyoncy skill that had a proper plant just before that I hadn't realized until it was painted out. This obeys the principle of of "don't introduce new magic in a climax, use a new application of established magic" beautifully.
And well the whole backstory of Dain was moving as well with a proper explanation for his fear of water. Dain is my favorite character.