TimidKitsune129
Falling into Infinity
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Not gonna lie, Azura refusing to talk about Valla in Conquest was pretty dumb and was a painfully obvious attempt to keep all the suspense for Revelations.
About Corrin wanting to go ahead with invading Hoshido, my guess is that after witnessing all the crimes committed by Garon's men on their own people and not being able to do anything about it without the risk of being executed for treason, Corrin just wanted to end the war as quickly as possible no matter the cost. Essentially, a case of the end justifies the means. I understand the whole invasion of Hoshido is a heavily criticized part of Conquest, but really, what other choice did they have? Corrin isn't strong enough to confront Garon by themselves. They needed the royal siblings to even stand a chance, and they make it pretty clear that even though they love Corrin, their loyalty to Nohr is much greater and of higher priority. In the last chapter of Conquest, right before they confront Garon, Xander even remarks that if this ended up just being an elaborate ruse, they would be executed just like any other traitor, further stating that he wouldn't allow anyone, not even Corrin, to bring harm to his family. They needed undeniable evidence that Garon was actually Swamp Thing and was long gone. The siblings are aware that Garon is a horrible "human" being and isn't the man they remembered, but Garon is still their father and they can't bring themselves to murder the only parental figure they have left (until you show them evidence, that is). It is also implied, especially with Xander, that they hold on to a false belief that conquering Hoshido would bring their father back to normal.
One could argue Azura could have gotten another crystal ball to show the siblings, but I think that would have caused more doubt than provide evidence. Where did the crystal ball come from? They can't say it's from Valla. How would they prove that what's being shown in the crystal ball isn't an illusion or a ruse caused by magic? They wouldn't know how to prove that either. The only way they could prove Garon was Swamp Thing was by having the siblings witness a transformed Garon with their own eyes. Thus, the "White Throne" mentioned at the beginning of the game comes into play.
The reason I say this is because Takumi doesn't go through this in Revelations, which is why Gunter was possessed instead. You might recall that Gunter mentions that he had an incredible grudge on Garon for killing his son and wife as well as razing his entire town to the ground for refusing to become a servant of his. It mellowed out over the years, but a desire for revenge was still there. This is what allows Anankos to possess him in Revelations, but since Takumi's emotions were much more vulnerable and unstable in Conquest, he made a much more suitable host in that route.
It's a bit confusing...
Fun fact: Takumi is encountered four times throughout Conquest. Four is considered an unlucky number in Japan, often associated with death.
About Corrin wanting to go ahead with invading Hoshido, my guess is that after witnessing all the crimes committed by Garon's men on their own people and not being able to do anything about it without the risk of being executed for treason, Corrin just wanted to end the war as quickly as possible no matter the cost. Essentially, a case of the end justifies the means. I understand the whole invasion of Hoshido is a heavily criticized part of Conquest, but really, what other choice did they have? Corrin isn't strong enough to confront Garon by themselves. They needed the royal siblings to even stand a chance, and they make it pretty clear that even though they love Corrin, their loyalty to Nohr is much greater and of higher priority. In the last chapter of Conquest, right before they confront Garon, Xander even remarks that if this ended up just being an elaborate ruse, they would be executed just like any other traitor, further stating that he wouldn't allow anyone, not even Corrin, to bring harm to his family. They needed undeniable evidence that Garon was actually Swamp Thing and was long gone. The siblings are aware that Garon is a horrible "human" being and isn't the man they remembered, but Garon is still their father and they can't bring themselves to murder the only parental figure they have left (until you show them evidence, that is). It is also implied, especially with Xander, that they hold on to a false belief that conquering Hoshido would bring their father back to normal.
One could argue Azura could have gotten another crystal ball to show the siblings, but I think that would have caused more doubt than provide evidence. Where did the crystal ball come from? They can't say it's from Valla. How would they prove that what's being shown in the crystal ball isn't an illusion or a ruse caused by magic? They wouldn't know how to prove that either. The only way they could prove Garon was Swamp Thing was by having the siblings witness a transformed Garon with their own eyes. Thus, the "White Throne" mentioned at the beginning of the game comes into play.
From what I understand, possession is much easier on a target who's mind is incredibly vulnerable and frail due to very powerful emotions. Takumi didn't take his mother's death very well at all, and Corrin choosing to side with the nation that took their mother away from them as well as countless Hoshidan lives made it even worse. Takumi felt incredibly betrayed, and the deep hatred he has for Corrin and Nohr as a whole is what allows Anankos to possess him. He's already in the process of being possessed by Chapter 13, where Takumi mentions having intense headaches. It's implied he actually dies when he falls off the Great Wall of Suzanoh, which allows Anankos complete control over his body.
The reason I say this is because Takumi doesn't go through this in Revelations, which is why Gunter was possessed instead. You might recall that Gunter mentions that he had an incredible grudge on Garon for killing his son and wife as well as razing his entire town to the ground for refusing to become a servant of his. It mellowed out over the years, but a desire for revenge was still there. This is what allows Anankos to possess him in Revelations, but since Takumi's emotions were much more vulnerable and unstable in Conquest, he made a much more suitable host in that route.
It's a bit confusing...
Fun fact: Takumi is encountered four times throughout Conquest. Four is considered an unlucky number in Japan, often associated with death.
