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* CheckPlease: Tink, after realising the woman he's chatting up in the cafe [[spoiler: is a spy hunting for Rozalin.]]
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* VillainsNeverLie: Happens with Cinos. ''A lot.'' Such as commenting that he left [[spoiler: Sapphire]] stranded in the hands of several demons. [[spoiler: That is, in the Human World accompanied by Aurum and her [[LoyalAnimalCompanion demon wolf]].]]
** As well as in Chapter 21, revealing [[spoiler: he sent Aria to help Almaz at the start of the story]], framing it as a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech while neatly sidestepping the issue of [[spoiler: her clear UndyingLoyalty towards Almaz.]]
** As well as in Chapter 21, revealing [[spoiler: he sent Aria to help Almaz at the start of the story]], framing it as a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech while neatly sidestepping the issue of [[spoiler: her clear UndyingLoyalty towards Almaz.]]
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* ThisIsGoingToSuck: Phoenix, realizing Adell's about to use a special move on her, says this word for word.
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* ThisIsGoingToSuck: ThisIsGonnaSuck: Phoenix, realizing Adell's about to use a special move on her, says this word for word.
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* BottleFairy: Tileyfa mentions that the humans of Holt Village see her as one.
* BottleFairy: Tileyfa mentions that the humans of Holt Village see her as one.
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* TheChessmaster: Cinos is a villainous version of this. Interestingly, he’s clearly not a perfect MagnificentBastard; he succeeds in isolating [[spoiler: Sapphire and Aurum]] and trapping them in the human world and he lures Almaz and several of his vassals into a deathtrap, but he openly states later on that he didn’t count on them [[spoiler: surviving and hooking up with the Disgaea 2 crowd.]]
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* TheChessmaster: Cinos is a villainous version of this. Interestingly, he’s clearly not a perfect MagnificentBastard; he succeeds in isolating [[spoiler: Sapphire and Aurum]] and trapping them in the human world and he lures Almaz and several of his vassals into a deathtrap, but he openly states later on that he didn’t count on them [[spoiler: surviving and hooking up with the Disgaea 2 crowd.]] ]]
* ClickHello: Rozalin is ''good'' at this.
* ClickHello: Rozalin is ''good'' at this.
* DramaticIrony: Any reader who finished ''{{Disgaea 2}}'' is well aware that [[spoiler: Rozalin is both Zenon, the Overlord that Tav is hunting for revenge... ''and'' the little girl from the Snow Village that he almost gave up his quest to become a father for]]. He isn't.
* DreamingOfTimesGoneBy: Rozalin, dreaming of [[spoiler: her past life as Zenon]].
* EvilCounterpart: As confirmed by WordOfGod, [[spoiler: Tav is basically what Adell could become if he ever lost Rozalin]].
* DreamingOfTimesGoneBy: Rozalin, dreaming of [[spoiler: her past life as Zenon]].
* EvilCounterpart: As confirmed by WordOfGod, [[spoiler: Tav is basically what Adell could become if he ever lost Rozalin]].
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* FailureKnight: [[spoiler: Etem's motivation]].
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** It's explictedly stated by [[spoiler: The Emcompasser]] later that part of the reason he didn't want to work with Cinos was he enjoys deliberately withholding information until it suits his purposes to reveal it. And Cinos does ''exactly'' that after [[spoiler: figuring out Rozalin is the reborn Zenon]].
* MathematiciansAnswer: "A-are you [[spoiler: Rozalin... or Zenon]]?" "'''Yes.'''"
* MathematiciansAnswer: "A-are you [[spoiler: Rozalin... or Zenon]]?" "'''Yes.'''"
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* NotWhatItLooksLike: Aria catching Rozalin [[spoiler: heading to Adell's room for comfort after a nightmare]].
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* ThePromise: Darkly twisted by Cinos:
-->'''Cinos''': It's just that I promised his Princess that I'd make him suffer. It was really more of an idle, '[[ForTheEvulz because I can]]' kind of threat, but... you know how I am with promises.
* RedOniBlueOni: Phoenix and Cinos.
* RunningGag: Pointing up [[spoiler: to indicate Almaz is about to Slayer's Decent on somebody]].
** "I landed on a rock..."
-->'''Cinos''': It's just that I promised his Princess that I'd make him suffer. It was really more of an idle, '[[ForTheEvulz because I can]]' kind of threat, but... you know how I am with promises.
* RedOniBlueOni: Phoenix and Cinos.
* RunningGag: Pointing up [[spoiler: to indicate Almaz is about to Slayer's Decent on somebody]].
** "I landed on a rock..."
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* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler: Tink attempts this in Chapter 15]]. Later, [[spoiler: Phoenix apparently ''succeeds'' with Almaz]].
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* ThisIsGoingToSuck: Phoenix, realizing Adell's about to use a special move on her, says this word for word.
* WhamEpisode: Chapters 19-21. Lots of big [[TheReveal reveals]]. Mainly that [[spoiler: the {{Big Bad}}s are all Item Gods, and Cinos plans to force Zenon's hand by ''anniliating'' Holt Village]].
** Then in 20, Phoenix can use [[spoiler: ''Chartreuse Gale''. And summons the dead from Rhodonite.]]
** And 21... [[spoiler: Rozalin awakens both Zenon and Etolie's power.]] And Cinos reveals [[spoiler: ''he'' was the one who sent Aria.]] Oh, and [[spoiler: Monty is Kobayashi]], and [[spoiler: Phoenix kills Almaz]].
* TheWorfEffect: According to WordOfGod, Chapter 15 deliberately invokes this [[spoiler: to fully establish Phoenix as a threat, given the author's disappointment at how easily she was dealt with during her debut]].
* WouldHitAGirl:
-->[[spoiler: '''Tink, while [[TurnsRed turning red]]''']]: I would not lead a lady on, and I am loath to let them come to harm... but, that is fine. After all, ''you'', madam, are no lady!
* WhamEpisode: Chapters 19-21. Lots of big [[TheReveal reveals]]. Mainly that [[spoiler: the {{Big Bad}}s are all Item Gods, and Cinos plans to force Zenon's hand by ''anniliating'' Holt Village]].
** Then in 20, Phoenix can use [[spoiler: ''Chartreuse Gale''. And summons the dead from Rhodonite.]]
** And 21... [[spoiler: Rozalin awakens both Zenon and Etolie's power.]] And Cinos reveals [[spoiler: ''he'' was the one who sent Aria.]] Oh, and [[spoiler: Monty is Kobayashi]], and [[spoiler: Phoenix kills Almaz]].
* TheWorfEffect: According to WordOfGod, Chapter 15 deliberately invokes this [[spoiler: to fully establish Phoenix as a threat, given the author's disappointment at how easily she was dealt with during her debut]].
* WouldHitAGirl:
-->[[spoiler: '''Tink, while [[TurnsRed turning red]]''']]: I would not lead a lady on, and I am loath to let them come to harm... but, that is fine. After all, ''you'', madam, are no lady!
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-->[[spoiler: '''Mao''': Almaz... I watched your DVDs!]]
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* DefeatMeansFriendship: [[spoiler: After being defeated by Almaz, Monty is willing to let him wield him.]]
* DidYouSeeThatToo: Between Adell and Yukimaru after [[spoiler: Aria intercepts them and gives Almaz a piece of her mind]].
* DidYouSeeThatToo: Between Adell and Yukimaru after [[spoiler: Aria intercepts them and gives Almaz a piece of her mind]].
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* OhCrap: Plenty, but of particular note is Adell's after learning [[spoiler: his new friend Tav is seeking revenge on Overlord Zenon]].
* {{Omake}}: An extra scene at the end of Chapter 10 explaining why [[spoiler: Adell got the MontyPython references]].
* {{Omake}}: An extra scene at the end of Chapter 10 explaining why [[spoiler: Adell got the MontyPython references]].
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* SheIsNotMyGirlfriend: Almaz says this about Sapphire, leading Aria to amend her previous statement:
-->'''Aria''': His girlfriend without benefits.
-->'''Aria''': His girlfriend without benefits.
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** Almaz also has a mild panic attack when he catches himself doing this during [[spoiler: the first invasion]], scolding himself for [[GenreSavvy just making it worse]].
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* HotBlooded: Adell, literally during one battle. After [[BloodFromTheMouth coughing up blood]], it hits the ground and begins to steam.
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* YouBastard: WordOfGod says [[spoiler: Tink's kamikaze attack in chapter 15]] is meant to invoke this feeling whenever the reader sees it in-game.
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*YouCanBarelyStand:
-->[[spoiler: Etem]]: You have grievous internal bleeding and practically every bone you possess is at the very least fractured, not to mention your broken arm.
--> Adell: [[{{Determinator}} Ha! That just makes us even!]]
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-->[[spoiler: Etem]]: You have grievous internal bleeding and practically every bone you possess is at the very least fractured, not to mention your broken arm.
--> Adell: [[{{Determinator}} Ha! That just makes us even!]]
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* LightIsNotGood: While not [[AntiVillain entirely a villain]], Tav and his heavy light motif most certainly falls into this bill.
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* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: Mao’s BigDamnHeroes moment.
** Almaz vs. Monty, a fight that showcases just how much Almaz has grown since the start of his journey.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: “[[ItMakesSenseInContext The answer’s in my hands, I can feel it…]]”
** Monty's deliberate homage to Monty Python, right before [[LetsGetDangerous he got dangerous.]]
** Aria, after speaking on the phone with Almaz's mother. "Here you go, Lord Almaz. It wasn't easy, but I managed to make it worse for you."
** Almaz vs. Monty, a fight that showcases just how much Almaz has grown since the start of his journey.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: “[[ItMakesSenseInContext The answer’s in my hands, I can feel it…]]”
** Monty's deliberate homage to Monty Python, right before [[LetsGetDangerous he got dangerous.]]
** Aria, after speaking on the phone with Almaz's mother. "Here you go, Lord Almaz. It wasn't easy, but I managed to make it worse for you."
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* CruelMercy: Aurum gets this treatment from Almaz, who refuses to grant his death wish and tells him to go find himself and rediscover the reason he became a hero in the first place.
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* IncrediblyLamePun: In Chapter 13: "About the phone call… even with the best telephone service, there's a problem with calling other planets. A big problem. Huge. It's the rates. [[spoiler: They're astronomical."]]
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* IncrediblyLamePun: In Chapter 13: "About the phone call… call… even with the best telephone service, there's a problem with calling other planets. A big problem. Huge. It's the rates. [[spoiler: They're astronomical."]]
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* TheSwordThatSpeaks: Monty. He claims to be [[ModeLock mode locked]] into his magichange form, but it's still up in the air what exactly he is.
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* IncrediblyLamePun: In Chapter 13: "About the phone call… call… even with the best telephone service, there's a problem with calling other planets. A big problem. Huge. It's the rates. [[spoiler: They're astronomical."]]
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* PhysicalGod: [[supersecretspoiler: [[SimpleStaff Cinos]], [[BladeOnAStick Phoenix]], [[AxeCrazy Sienna]] and [[GoodOldFisticuffs Tav]] are Item Gods of the ultimate weapons from Disgaea 3. [[{{BFG}} Invincible]] and [[TheArcher Radiance]] are set to follow.]]
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* PhysicalGod: [[supersecretspoiler: [[spoiler: [[SimpleStaff Cinos]], [[BladeOnAStick Phoenix]], [[AxeCrazy Sienna]] and [[GoodOldFisticuffs Tav]] are Item Gods of the ultimate weapons from Disgaea 3. [[{{BFG}} Invincible]] and [[TheArcher Radiance]] are set to follow.]]
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** "This axe is an eyesore. This axe. This axe. [[{{Tsukihime}} This chair]]- I mean axe."
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** Mao even lampshades it when he sees it, because it "positively screamed ''evil''". It's been revealed that [[spoiler:it is in fact the [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Grand Madness]], the [[InfinityPlusOneSword ultimate axe weapon]] in Disgaea 3, and is slowly driving Mao (more) insane.]]
** Almaz later on uses summoned swords like Nero from DevilMayCry 4.
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* ChekhovsGag: Several.
** Almaz remembers one point where [[spoiler: a demon stole his pants while he was sleeping and set a Baciel on him]] during his early Academy days. [[spoiler: Turns out Phoenix did it.]]
** Adell kicking the side of his house.
** Why Adell hates Monty Python.
** Almaz remembers one point where [[spoiler: a demon stole his pants while he was sleeping and set a Baciel on him]] during his early Academy days. [[spoiler: Turns out Phoenix did it.]]
** Adell kicking the side of his house.
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** [[spoiler: ... which turns out to be a RedHerring. The Etoile who died was actually the Item God of the [[InfinityPlusOneSword ultimate gun]] in {{Disgaea2}}]]
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*ISurrenderSuckers: Phoenix, when caught in an ambush, tosses her spear away and unconditionally surrenders. [[spoiler: Cinos catches it ''after it cut through several stories of the castle'' and [[BoomerangComeback throws it back to her]] while the heroes' guard is down.]]
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* MomentKiller: [[spoiler: Phoenix]] in chapter 16-17. [[spoiler: Emphasis on the ''killer''.]]
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** Monty, in his sword form, [[Bleach wraps himself in bandages in liu of a sheath]]. Lampshaded by both him and Almaz.
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* MentalWorld: [[spoiler: Phoenix enters her own heart at one point, the inside of which is a [[PhantomBrave Phantom]] filled white-hot iron city built atop a sun, floating in a starless abyss. This is directly contrasted to Mao's crystal wasteland in {{Disgaea3}}. Apparently the trick to traversing these worlds is an AlternateCharacterInterpretation of whoever's heart you're in.]]
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* NotSoHarmless: At first, Monty seems like a joke because of his reference spewing [[spoiler:going as far as getting his arms cut off for the sake of the routine.]] Then he gets bored and [[LetsGetDangerous decided to actually start fighting.]] And keeps on fighting, even after they thought it was over. If Almaz wasn't so DangerouslyGenreSavvy, it would have ended much differently.
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