Ophelia isnt some cartoon villain who is just evilbecause.
She neveraskedto be the descendant of a succubus.
Her only duty as bestowed on her by her mother is to create superior progeny through selective breeding.
But Carlos always thought she could, andshouldbe more.
He sucks it up and takes his medicine.
Cyrus scolds Vera for bringing first-years here like lambs to the slaughter.
Chela tries to negotiate with Cyrus, saying they only care about retrieving their friends.
Alas, theres nothing Cyrus wants other than their deaths.
I loved Oliver noticing that Chela is trembling while asking why they cant all get along.
Chela is a heroine and a top-notch mage, but shes still a kid.
Theyre bailed out thanks to Vera luring a chimera below the water to the surface.
Its drawn to the one with the highest mana, which is Cyrus with his bone basilisk.
Now preoccupied with the chimera, they are able to slip away on the boat.
Thats when the episode launches into Ophelias heartbreakingly tragic backstory and fall from grace.
The deck was stacked against her.
This is hilarious, but also sweet as hell.
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The Watchs ranks swell, but unfortunately, Alvin and Carlos cant always be by Lias side.
They even believe shes controlling him with her perfume.
She even attacks Tim, and a rift grows between her, Alvin and Carlos.
That last bit Id wish wed seen more of, even if it was just one conversation with them.
That brings us to the present, with the spell continuing to consume Ophelia.
And thats what she is at the moment: totally alone and isolated.
Hopefully they spot the flare and make a beeline to that location for the big finale.
This was an efficient, effective, compelling piece of character work.
