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** Plenty of commenters have already guessed that [[spoiler:Lemegeton's host was Nemesis' corpse]] long before it was confirmed in the Interlude.
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* CatharsisFactor: Thales is just as [[SmugSnake smug and arrogant]] as he was in the original, generally looking down on the surface dwellers, including Goetia. Even after the former demon made quick work of the Enhanced Demonic Beast he sent to kill the Golden Deer, Thales still regards him as an insect. [[spoiler: So, it is no surprise that Lemegeton rightfully gets enraged when he learns that Thales neglected to mention Goetia to him, beating the Agarthan leader to near death all the while giving him TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, putting him in his place]].
** Kronya being put in her place by Goetia when he decides to finally confront her regarding the Agarthan's perspective between their conflict with Sothis which ends with her terrified and being forced to accept Goetia's offer to work as his spy to the Agarthans.
** Kronya being put in her place by Goetia when he decides to finally confront her regarding the Agarthan's perspective between their conflict with Sothis which ends with her terrified and being forced to accept Goetia's offer to work as his spy to the Agarthans.
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** Thales is just as [[SmugSnake smug and arrogant]] as he was in the original, generally looking down on the surface dwellers, including Goetia. Even after the former demon made quick work of the Enhanced Demonic Beast he sent to kill the Golden Deer, Thales still regards him as an insect. [[spoiler: So, it is no surprise that Lemegeton rightfully gets enraged when he learns that Thales neglected to mention Goetia to him, beating the Agarthan leader to near death all the while giving him TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, putting him in his place]].
** Kronya being put in her place by Goetia when he decides to finally confront her regarding the Agarthan's perspective between their conflict with Sothis which [[BreakTheHaughty ends with herterrified terrified]] and being [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse forced to accept accept]] Goetia's offer to work as his spy to the Agarthans.
** Thales is just as [[SmugSnake smug and arrogant]] as he was in the original, generally looking down on the surface dwellers, including Goetia. Even after the former demon made quick work of the Enhanced Demonic Beast he sent to kill the Golden Deer, Thales still regards him as an insect. [[spoiler: So, it is no surprise that Lemegeton rightfully gets enraged when he learns that Thales neglected to mention Goetia to him, beating the Agarthan leader to near death all the while giving him TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, putting him in his place]].
** Kronya being put in her place by Goetia when he decides to finally confront her regarding the Agarthan's perspective between their conflict with Sothis which [[BreakTheHaughty ends with her
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** Kronya being put in her place by Goetia when he decides to finally confront her regarding the Agarthan's perspective between their conflict with Sothis which ends with her terrified and being forced to accept Goetia's offer to work as his spy to the Agarthans.
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* IKnewIt: Aelfric's strange reaction to Byleth's name and behavior around Goetia has several readers theorizing that he's possessed by a Demon Pillar. [[spoiler: Come Chapter 55, that theory gets proven true when Sitri sheds off Aelfric's form, finally revealing itself]].
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** Aelfric's strange reaction to Byleth's name and behavior around Goetia has several readers theorizing that he's possessed by a Demon Pillar. [[spoiler: Come Chapter 55, that theory gets proven true when Sitri sheds off Aelfric's form, finally revealingitself]].itself]].
** Readers start theorizing that [[spoiler:Sothis was a Machine God]], which Chapter 103 finally confirms.
** Aelfric's strange reaction to Byleth's name and behavior around Goetia has several readers theorizing that he's possessed by a Demon Pillar. [[spoiler: Come Chapter 55, that theory gets proven true when Sitri sheds off Aelfric's form, finally revealing
** Readers start theorizing that [[spoiler:Sothis was a Machine God]], which Chapter 103 finally confirms.
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* AngelDevilShipping: Goetia has this dynamic with several of his ships, particularly with Byleth, Sothis, Rhea and Flayn. Goetia is [[BeastOfTheApocalypse Beast I]], [[OurDemonsAreDifferent the fomer King of Demon Gods]] and is viewed as a [[TheHeretic heathen foreigner]], while Byleth is the vessel of the Goddess, Sothis is that said Goddess, Rhea is the Archbishop [[spoiler:and Saint Seiros]] and Flayn is [[spoiler:Saint Cethleann]].
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** Dorothea even joins the list following her interactions in helping Goetia on socializing and presenting himself better to others.
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple having grown stronger]] in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Then there are those who compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis or Goetia, Byleth and Rhea. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia [[LikeFatherLikeSon follow in]] [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] by [[MarryThemAll marrying them all]].
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple having grown stronger]] in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc to the point where EveryOneCanSeeIt and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Then there are those who compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis or Goetia, Byleth and Rhea. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia [[LikeFatherLikeSon follow in]] [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] by [[MarryThemAll marrying them all]].
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing [[LikeAMarriedCouple having grown stronger]] in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Then there are those who compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis or Goetia, Byleth and Rhea. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia [[LikeFatherLikeSon follow in]] [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] by [[MarryThemAll marrying them all]].
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing [[LikeAMarriedCouple [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple having grown stronger]] in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Then there are those who compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis or Goetia, Byleth and Rhea. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia [[LikeFatherLikeSon follow in]] [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] by [[MarryThemAll marrying them all]].
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing having grown stronger in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Then there are those who compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis or Goetia, Byleth and Rhea. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia [[LikeFatherLikeSon follow in]] [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] by [[MarryThemAll marrying them all]].
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing [[LikeAMarriedCouple having grown stronger stronger]] in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Then there are those who compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis or Goetia, Byleth and Rhea. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia [[LikeFatherLikeSon follow in]] [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] by [[MarryThemAll marrying them all]].
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis (which often has people compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis the latter resides in the former's mind) and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing having grown stronger in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia follow [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] and MarryThemAll.
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis (which often has people compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis the latter resides in the former's mind) and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing having grown stronger in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]].omake]]. Then there are those who compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis or Goetia, Byleth and Rhea. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia [[LikeFatherLikeSon follow in]] [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] and MarryThemAll.by [[MarryThemAll marrying them all]].
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* ShipToShipCombat: Expect Goetia to be shipped with a number of characters. Though Goetia/Byleth started early on in the story, new pairings start forming such as Goetia/Sothis (which often has people compromised with an {{OT3}} between Goetia, Byleth and Sothis the latter resides in the former's mind) and later Goetia/Rhea for the FoeRomanticSubtext the two have, the latter pairing having grown stronger in the aftermath of the Cindered Shadows arc and has been teased in a non-canon [[WhatDidIDoLastNight omake]]. Other shippings with Goetia also include [[BroodingBoyGentleGirl Flayn]] and [[BirdsOfAFeather Shamir]]. Then there are those who TakeTheThirdOption and have Goetia follow [[HaremSeeker Solomon's]] [[{{Polyamory}} footsteps]] and MarryThemAll.
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* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: In Chapter 86, Goetia visits Rhea in her quarters, having secluded herself out of shame and despair from the fallout of her plans and the awful truth, in which he proceeds to give [[BrutalHonesty his own form of pep-talk]] regarding her past actions as Seiros leading up to her current state. For the first time in the fic, Rhea genuinely thanks Goetia for his visit, even if the reason for said visit is out of [[CondescendingCompassion disgust]] to her [[BreakTheHaughty current state.]]
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* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments: In Chapter 86, Goetia visits Rhea in her quarters, having secluded herself out of shame and despair from the fallout of her plans and the awful truth, in which he proceeds to give [[BrutalHonesty his own form of pep-talk]] regarding her past actions as Seiros leading up to her current state. For the first time in the fic, Rhea genuinely thanks Goetia for his visit, even if the reason for said visit is out of [[CondescendingCompassion disgust]] to her [[BreakTheHaughty current state.]]
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* CatharsisFactor: Thales is just as [[SmugSnake smug and arrogant]] as he was in the original, generally looking down on the surface dwellers, including Goetia even after the former demon made quick work of the Enhanced Demonic Beast he sent to kill the Golden Deer. [[spoiler: So it is no surprise that Lemegeton rightfully gets enraged when he learns that Thales neglected to mention Goetia to him, beating the Agarthan leader to near death all the while giving him TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, putting him in his place]].
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* CatharsisFactor: Thales is just as [[SmugSnake smug and arrogant]] as he was in the original, generally looking down on the surface dwellers, including Goetia even Goetia. Even after the former demon made quick work of the Enhanced Demonic Beast he sent to kill the Golden Deer. Deer, Thales still regards him as an insect. [[spoiler: So So, it is no surprise that Lemegeton rightfully gets enraged when he learns that Thales neglected to mention Goetia to him, beating the Agarthan leader to near death all the while giving him TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, putting him in his place]].
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* IKnewIt: Aelfric's strange reaction to Byleth's name and behavior around Goetia has several readers theorizing that he's possessed by a Demon Pillar. [[spoiler: Come Chapter 55, that theory gets proven true when Sitri sheds off Aelfric's form, finally revealing itself]].
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* CatharsisFactor: Thales is just as [[SmugSnake smug and arrogant]] as he was in the original, generally looking down on the surface dwellers, including Goetia even after the former demon made quick work on the Enhanced Demonic Beast he sent to kill the Golden Deer. [[spoiler: So it is no surprise that Lemegeton rightfully gets enraged when he learns that Thales neglected to mention Goetia to him, beating the Agarthan leader to near death all the while giving him TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, putting him in his place]].
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* CatharsisFactor: Thales is just as [[SmugSnake smug and arrogant]] as he was in the original, generally looking down on the surface dwellers, including Goetia even after the former demon made quick work on of the Enhanced Demonic Beast he sent to kill the Golden Deer. [[spoiler: So it is no surprise that Lemegeton rightfully gets enraged when he learns that Thales neglected to mention Goetia to him, beating the Agarthan leader to near death all the while giving him TheReasonYouSuckSpeech, putting him in his place]].
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* EpilepticTrees: In Chapter 41, Aelfric has a strange reaction when Byleth introduces herself and mispronounces her name as "Beleth", and any mention of Sitri during his POV is in bold. It did not take long for readers to start guessing Aelfric is possessed by a Demon Pillar, [[spoiler:especially given Lemegeton's presence and his possible connection to Demon King Goetia]].
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* EpilepticTrees: In Chapter 41, Aelfric has a strange reaction when Byleth introduces herself and mispronounces her name as "Beleth", and any mention of Sitri during his POV is in bold. It did not take long for readers to start guessing Aelfric is possessed by a Demon Pillar, [[spoiler:especially given Lemegeton's presence and his possible connection to Demon King Goetia]].Goetia. Adding further fuel to the fire is Aelfric's disgusted reaction upon meeting Goetia for the first time. Chapter 55 puts speculations to rest by revealing Aelfric is indeed possessed by a Demon Pillar]].
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* EpilepticTrees: In Chapter 41, Aelfric has a strange reaction when Byleth introduces herself and mispronouncing mispronounces her name as "Beleth", and any mention of Sitri during his POV is in bold. It did not take long for readers to start guessing Aelfric is possessed by a Demon Pillar, [[spoiler:especially given Lemegeton's presence and his possible connection to Demon King Goetia]].
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* EpilepticTrees: In Chapter 41, Aelfric has a strange reaction when Byleth introduces herself and mispronouncing her name as "Beleth", and any mention of Sitri during his POV is in bold. It did not take long for readers to start guessing Aelfric is possessed by a Demon Pillar, [[spoiler:especially given Lemegeton's presence and his possible connection to Demon King Goetia]].
* SlowPacedBeginning: The first month in the monastery takes roughly 18 chapters, including the first monthly assignment. It is [[JustifiedTrope justified]] since Goetia is not an active character, preferring to observe rather than participate and the early chapters mostly focuses on his interaction with the characters and adjusting to life in the monastery. Then the story starts to pick up once the Lonato's rebellion arc begins.
* SlowPacedBeginning: The first month in the monastery takes roughly 18 chapters, including the first monthly assignment. It is [[JustifiedTrope justified]] since Goetia is not an active character, preferring to observe rather than participate and the early chapters mostly focuses on his interaction with the characters and adjusting to life in the monastery. Then the story starts to pick up once the Lonato's rebellion arc begins.