I was doing some research for my next vid and I revisted Menat’s story mode. Now that ASF has passed, I’m curious about the future.
To Ed:
Menat: You, I sense something incredible is locked inside you.
When you’re finished growing up, the you that you are will cease to be.
But you two will have some rough times ahead. Good luck
To Oro:
Menat: “One body can no longer contain such evil power… Because of a tremendous…” um… uh… what did Master say after that?Oro: Hmm. You’re talking about the power that has already come into our world again. I already knew about that. And now, be it for good or evil, those beings who are bound to that fate are starting to move ever closer to one another.
M “Yes yes, that’s it! Also, she said that the end results of this battle of destiny are to be carefully observed.”
Oro: So that’s what you came here to tell me…
“Yes! I was sent by my Master to inform all parties that are involved.”
Shadaloo Troopers + Aprile
You guys are so annoying! You know, I was only here to pass along my Master’s prophecy. But forget it! Fine, I’ll tell them! Be forewarned… this power will lead everyone to great disaster! Well, now I’ve warned you, be sure to tell your boss!
I’m curious about a few things. Menat’s been teleporting around the world informing people for Rose. We don’t know how long she’s been doing this, but she relays the messages directly to Ed, Oro, and indirectly to Bison. What I initially thought was ASF, but Oro was no where to be seen.
Second point of interest is her telling Ed he and another will have rough times ahead. He and 'Rog have a split, but I’m wondering if this is more about him and Falke. Also, when he’s done growing up he’ll no longer be who he currently is. Thinking Bison possession, or in a figurative way, he’s harsher or more grown up than the wisecracking teen he currently is.
Last, the end results of this battle of destiny are to be carefully observed. That is really interesting. We saw Bison crumble and leave his hat behind and everyone left. Afterwards Falke & Ed are being plagued by nightmares of Bison. The thing is, the after effects of the fall of Shadaloo are possibly important.
“CAREFULLY” observed. The obvious thing everyone sees is Bison dying and Shadaloo crumbling, but the thing everyone may miss is the Rise of G by way of a wacky showman that NO ONE takes seriously, the rise of Neo Shadaloo could be something no one expects because Bison is dead and everyone’s running away or being arrested and hunted down, but the clones no one payed attention to and the failed lab experiments are gathering a a family and who knows what’ll happen from there? Could it be something dealing with Necalli?
What’s everyone’s though about Menat’s story contributions in a post ASF context? I think and hope this means that there’s story content, be it more character stories or a storymode, or even just a downloadable cutscene made with the in game engine. I feel that something else it waiting in the wings.
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