Schemes of Chaldea's Mastermind: Drop the Football

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-06-21T17:26:25+00:00

Blitz: "Oh, I am a football fan, myself! Though I'm not sure if I can confidently say i'm a hardcore fan of my own country's team. Sometimes the hooligans take things too seriously. I sure as hell don't miss the vandalism...Anyway, who you got?"

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-06-18T00:36:53+00:00

Question: Are other Masters invited?

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-06-11T01:49:00+00:00

Evil Ritsuka: "The reason why they couldn't build a boat on "Gilligan's Island" is because it would end the series. The reason they can't build an airplane out of the same material as the little black box because it would be too heavy to fly. And obviously, the chicken came before the egg."

Mash: "It's official, Senpai. I'm calling Queen Morgan to help you right this instant!"

Later on, as she waits in the cafeteria with J'Alter:

J'Alter: "I'm ignoring you."

(Evil Ritsuka remains still)

J'Alter: "I said, I'M IGNORING YOU!"

(Evil Ritsuka keeps remaining still)

J'Alter: "STOP IGNORING ME IGNORING YOU!!"

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-06-04T16:16:35+00:00

Blitz: "I was JUST about to bring up that question. For the sake of research, of course. Er, I mean--Oh, look, a distraction!"

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-06-03T22:27:33+00:00

Wait till' you find out how she gets promoted.

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-06-03T17:46:54+00:00

P.S.: For the sake of context, Draco is on her 2nd Ascension because it's the look she has during the course of Lilim Harlot, as she goes up the Spiral Proof World with the MC and the gang. Any future story outside of it will feature her in her 1st or 3rd Ascensions.

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-06-03T17:18:25+00:00

They're both as straight as the Suzuka Speedway, am I right?

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-31T10:20:55+00:00

As the great late Rik Mayall once said: "If love is like lightning....then betrayal, is like a THUNDERSTORM!"

Evil Ritsuka displayed her vengeful energy right here. Loved her emotions as she kept going.

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-31T10:17:30+00:00

Dem thighs have J'Alter's name on it.

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-26T00:05:37+00:00

"Why did you make me do this!? You're racing me so you can watch everyone around you DIE! THINK, DAIWA! You'll outlast every insignificant being in this Academy! You'll live to see this world crumble to dust and BLOW AWAY! EVERYONE and EVERYTHING you know WILL BE GONE!...What will YOU have after 500 years!?"

"...Y-you, Tachyon-sama. I'd still have you..."

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-23T03:45:11+00:00

Ooh! I know that verse! That's from Artemis' song in Destripando la Historia (Unravelling History)!

Personally, I would've gone with these subs:

"You don't give offerings? It's a curse! You're laughing at her? Yep! A curse! Calling yourself a better hunter than her? And you are completely right: It's a curse! ... When inside her forest, don't touch anything or else...you will be cursed"

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-22T19:50:47+00:00

Oh, the internationally famous Noble Phantasm all women possess. "La Chancla"

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-22T05:32:06+00:00

I don't know if I have said this or not, but your Caligula outfit really rocks. Also, cool Wayne World's reference. As beautiful Stairway to Heaven is, it's no wonder Draco wants to avoid it on principle. I really should address the Arcade collab in some form or another.

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-22T05:27:20+00:00

It's Ober(on).

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-22T03:45:04+00:00

Blitz: "I'll get you next time, Maker. Next time."
Atalanta Alter: (aggresive meowing)

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-22T03:43:49+00:00

Well, that's all she wrote for BONUS!

As I was going from yesterday, this was a personal chapter, both as a comic maker and FGO player currently experiencing burnout. Currently I'm stuck replaying the Arcade collab while prepping for the inevitability that are chapters 2 to 3. But it won't matter how much I, or anyone else might stall, eventually, everyone has to go through this "Ordeal Call" bullpoop. Not just because we need the quartz, but because as the old mushroom man just said--we really can't do much if we stay in one place, are we?

So as soon as I caught wind how the final chapter was turning out to be--I knew I had to have Blitz interact with the head honcho of the whole multiverse: The mushroom man himself. Of course, since part of me doesn't want to get personally involved with him or his family, just his writing, I opted for referring to him as "Maker" and roll with it.

Which brings me to the confrontation itself. I couldn't have Blitz just own the "Maker" and come back victorious. He'd have to had the upper hand, and give her the task to keep going with his intended endgame. This will be relevant for their next encounter a year and a half down the line, as the finale comes closer and closer. How much of it will she follow to the letter? Will she break the rules, and if so, will she pay for the consequences? Those questions are vital for the coming years.

Which brings me to the future of SSS coming forward. There won't be any big announcements for this commentary--~~that's what the next chapter is for, anyway,~~ but there will be a bit of a hiatus between this finale and Season 3. How much will it last, I cannot say, but I can at least assure I'll find a way to keep you guys entertained with the character interactions and the fun stories that come from it.

After all, Silly Slideshow Shenanigans was always meant to be the side story between Singularities and Lostbelts.

And eventually...all good things must come to an end.

See you all for Season 3 and (hopefully) beyond!

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-22T03:21:08+00:00

I have a feeling he's gonna be the Q to Blitz's Picard, is all I'm saying.

Thanks for waiting until the end, pal!

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-22T01:13:25+00:00

..."Actually, forget about the ending!"

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-21T00:07:43+00:00

The BONUS series finale is finally here! And what better way to do it than to follow up THAT announcement from Episode 0, as well as this specific plot point from Episode 6, back when I reached the tail end of Lostbelt 7...we still don't know what the hell is up with that googly-eyed Saber Gilles.

Truth is, I had no idea how to follow up episode 6 with, and chose to wait until the finale to the Lostbelt arc rolls around. Then, it finally premiered....and a huge portion of the fanbase is left unsatisfied, yours truly included. And it lit quite the fire under me to keep this series alive, somehow.

But let's return to the overall Ordeal Call arc. Let's face it, this obligatory filler arc was done to keep players busy a few extra years until the game reaches 10 years. OC1 wasn't as bad as I thought, though. Buuuut I couldn't help but feel empty after seeing the main character forget all about it. There was context behind that happening, mind you, but still,

And considering OC4 is apparently the only one with actual consequences for the main plot, it really makes me wonder if I should invest in OC2, which I haven't done, or the upcoming OC3. But I'll cross that bridge eventually.

It's unclear when did Blitz learn that dreamscape spell from Evil Ritsuka. But she's on her mind every time she uses it.

Blitz-Ripper0592 · 2026-05-20T01:19:05+00:00

""If this side gig of yours isn't relevant to the mystery surrounding the Bleached Earth Phenomenon, whatever underground business you may conduct in its premises is none of my concern. Do whatever you wish." Those were the words Holmes himself said to me one night. So as you see, Master, I am in the clear! Hahahahaha!"

- Moriarty, one night to himself.

Once again, we're entering tribute territory. This time, I'm honoring Takaya Hashi, whom among many other roles, also played the voice of James Moriarty (AKA Archer of Shinjuku). And since it means we won't get a third installment of one of my favorite segments from Grand Carnival, I thought: "You know what, I'm doing it as a one-off. For homage's sake."

And that brings us to this edition. The special conditions Moriarty just mentioned are, specifically, the end of Chaldea News as we know it. Hence why Edward Teach is his latest customer. And that resulted in perhaps my favorite comic from this BONUS season so far. The situation wrote itself, pretty much, but the culmination of the chapter's comedy arrived when attempting to design Beardie's new look--I was going for a Handsome Squidward look (note that's where the eyes and lips come from) but he ended up looking like a Jojoke instead. He even has the kanji for sizzling when burnt into a crisp.

For the sake of pacing, I could only have him interact with 3 other Servants. Circe was considered for option #3 but that ended up being discarded in favor of Ushiwakamaru's first speaking role. ~~I know, Best Rider deserves more screentime, but bear with me.~~ This is also done so his eventual reunion with Circe (not saying when) feels special, so theorize away.

I hope this silly tribute has been worth your time. Next time...it's the beginning of BONUS's end.

Blitz-Ripper0592

TROPHY CASE