Rewriting Fate: Cinderella's Revival [NIKKE Chapter 31/32 Analysis]

[@Pyrrhixz]

For anyone wondering about chapter summaries, I’ve made an announcement on my discord weeks ago. They’re set to return August 8th and be released every Thursday following that! I haven’t given up on them, I just was experiencing a tough home environment which I have since moved away from.

[@zawarudo4458]

I'm glad to hear that you've moved away from that tough home environment. It's important to prioritize your well-being and take care of yourself. I'm sure everyone will understand the delay in chapter summaries, especially given the circumstances. Just take your time and we will appreciate your updates whenever you're ready to share them.

[@tomefilho3902]

It was said that Mass Produced nikkes are thoses that failed to realize what they wanted to be. The specialized ones are the does who had a defined image of who they are and want. Rapi was a mass produced unity until she meet Red Hood, she decided to become like her what allowed her change. Grave is probably another example of a Nikke reaching her realization of what she wants to achieve.

[@mikewilson3346]

I actually think MP nikke's are mostly just MP cause of a lack of investment/resource allocation. Scarlet and her sister was a MP Nikke, and now we recognize Scarlet as a pilgrim.

[@SyLuX636]

Scarlet is another example, although she was a specialist melee nikke squad member.

[@gigaslave]

@@SyLuX636 She's a Limited Production Run frame lol. More powerful than a generic MP frame, but not as cracked as a Gunda-Grimms series :V

[@genericvillain7534]

Grave looks like she could be a Product 23 MP model.

[@Dragonero1700]

So Grave could admire Cinderella up to the point where she wanted to be somebody stronger than what she used to be.

[@Deo_Volenti]

She truly was a....Nikke: Goddess of Victory.

[@goldenknight100]

perhaps our Nikke: Goddess of Victory was the one's we made along the way

[@aryanugraha6965]

uhm ackhtually its Godess of victory: NIKKE🤓

[@congdanhle6004]

I like the part when Grave called Cinderella The Nikke: Goddess of Victory and then Cinderella just started Nikkeing all over Behemoth, truly one of the moment of all time

[@zanard33]

Having brought Cinderella into the fold brings a new set of issues the Counters has to deal with. One, Anis and Neon are already feeling the problem that they are being left behind, and even a Red Hood Rapi is not enough to stop someone like Behemoth. Having Cinderella be part of the Counters will just accentuate that difference in power even more; unless Ingrid brings Neon into the Tactical Up protocol, and Mustang provides his own power-up. Second, the Ark will certainly not take it lying down that a second (ex)Heretic is within their grasp. While the Commander has pull now, he's still not enough to stand against the entire Ark. It will be Modernia 2.0. Third, we don't know how Modernia will react to finding out that another (ex)Heretic is sharing her space within the Commander's circle. Will it be the final straw to bring her to becoming the new Rapture Queen? Very excited for when Chapter 33/34 comes up.

[@leventeorosz1335]

Not to mention how Pioneer will react when they learn about Cinderella. Scarlet and Snow White probably don't remember her due mind switches, but Rapunzel and Dorothy do. And you know Doro is gonna try pulling her to her side if she gets the chance.

[@Ms666slayer]

About your first point, i believe that's something that the plot is aiming for we will see Neon and Anis being left behind and see them struggle with it, until there's going to be the culmination of them getting stronger and getting an SSR variant that's not summer, just a straight upgrade. Also i don't believe we are going to have a Modernia 2.0 after the whole saving the Ark thing and reclaiming a portion of the surface, i believe that Burnighum and Andersen will let Cinderella to be with Counter with the condition of never bring her inside the Ark, and most likely the closest she could be would be the Outpost and just for a really shot amount of time, but i believe that Donban is going to be the problem. And i don't believe Modernia will really care she knows that the commander is sorrounded by Nikkes, unless the Commander start careng more about Cindy then i believe nothing will happen.

[@leventeorosz1335]

@@Ms666slayer I wonder how Cinderella will feel about the Ark. If you think about it the Ark wasn't even being considered when she was alive back then so she doesn't even know the place exists. Doro could become a problem if she comes into contact with Cinderella and tries to manipulate her by using the events of OverZone. We can't forget that before becoming a heretic she idolized the Goddess Squad so if she learns what the Ark did back then and that they also erased records of their work, she might side with Doro. Or we could have a Red Hood situation where she calls Doro out for what she has become. Also I don't think Donban will cause that much trouble. He got chewed out by Mustang and Anderson after the shit he tried to pull during the invasion of the Ark. There's also no way he's stupid enough to try and get rid of someone as powerful as Cinderella.

[@SyLuX636]

They constantly remind us the players and also in-story that Anis and Neon need an upgrade. Hopefully, they will have their training arc soon.

[@burg3575]

It's not much of an issue if you see this as setting up for them having their SSR versions thats not seasonal/holiday themed.

[@ResearcherReasearchingResearch]

Our squad as the 2nd iteration of the Goddess Squad would sound really cool and would fit with what Red Hood said about passing on the torch to the next person. So Lilith the queen in Marian, Snow the weapon specialist in Neon, Doro the beauty addict in Cinderella, Scarlet the drink addict in Anis, and Red Hood the thirsty in Rapi. All we are missing now is Rapunzel and we all set.

[@trinityUYA]

Isn’t grave with them now? So she’s rapunzel?

[@ResearcherReasearchingResearch]

@@trinityUYA She did heal/repair Cinderella, so that would work.

[@Dragonero1700]

I mean Dorothy is full of Pride Wich is something that Cinderella is extremely on it. And yeah Grave is actually up to healing as well. But will they allow to add another two to the already 3 member squad? Man having Cinderella on the team would be so checking busted. Also I m curious to see Grave in all all of her strength. I wonder who is gonna be the next pilgrim Introduced for the 1.5 Nayuta or her? Mhhhh guess time will tell.

[@xenomorph9114]

@@Dragonero1700 the Goddess squad had 5 members

[@xenomorph9114]

@@ResearcherReasearchingResearch We still have to know what happened to Nihilister, idk if Eden detained her or we still have to return cuz of the invisible blanket, or she was lucky to get some parts of dead raptures nearby. Marian defo has authority now with the raptures, she has Indivilia and Chatterbox

[@leventeorosz1335]

Someone already said this in the comments but I really do wonder how Pioneer is gonna react when they find out Cinderella is back considering their history. Scarlet and Snow White might not remember her due to how much time has passed and Snow going through 2 mind switches, but Rapunzel and Dorothy do. I'm also looking forward to the Commander going back to the Ark and telling all of this to Anderson.

[@nightfury5284]

When you mention Dorothy,you can already tell her reaction will not be pleasant...

[@SyLuX636]

Dorothy idk, but Pioneer might understand since they knew she was corrupted before she was even deployed. She's was supposed to be the 7 member of the Goddess Squad and had huge admiration for them. Even before she died, you can see her smiling, knowing that her idols were able to stop her.

[@claidheamhsoluis3044]

Goddess Squad (specifically SW, Rapunzel and Scarlet) : so you have chosen... D E A T H... Dorothy : HOOOOO OMOSHIROI *cooks up another plan to destroy the Ark but with Cinderella in mind* Andersen : so you've got... ANOTHA ONE

[@xenomorph9114]

more like they'd get ptsd

[@brianyang1151]

If you account for the Grave side mission 1, Counters got 2 PILGRIMS. If you get Cinderella, you get Grave as well. 10:35 if we get Marian back, Counters will surpass Goddess.

[@xavier8951]

Considering the direction of the narrative, we might have two diferent factions of Raptures in the future. One of them led by Marian as queen with her Herertics and other powerful Raptures like Chatterbox and the other led the old Rapture Queen with the Herertics and other powerful Raptures who are loyal to her.

[@KeijiMaeda86]

Commander's punch had a huge effect on Behemoth. Not the physical strike itself. But his blood. Raw vapaus basically. She had to back off because of the effects of it. Which gave enough time for Grave to talk to Anachiro and get her to be Cinderella. I don't know if you glossed over this while playing but it was pretty significant IMO to not be dismissed as a punch that did nothing.

[@tak8850]

The beauty Cinderella referring here isn't physical appearance but the beauty of one's soul, their action and purpose in life. That's how she is able to recognize Grave after all these years

[@gigaslave]

She also compliments Vesti for her strength of spirit in 33/34.

[@CunnyLover727]

That scene makes much more sense after playing Old Tales

[@gruntmasterbroadcast]

Behemoth going to Eden... I wonder if that trip was peaceful or a violent one... Without any context its free reign for speculation it makes me wonder what Dorothy is up to as we haven't exactly got any updates regarding what shes scheming behind the scenes... Fun times for the Doro are sure to be ahead...

[@langdonledwig3734]

I saw a theory that she went their to try to get Nihilster back

[@gigaslave]

Noah and Ein use drones derived from Missilis data on the Glass Slippers IMO. Cecil had a copy of the data, which is how she made Noah's shield bits.

[@egoroffie]

This, folks, is what we call a eucatastrophe. A sudden, earth shaking, world shattering twist of fate for the better. The return of Gandalf The Gray as Gandalf The White, for example. I’m so glad this is our three month stopping point for now, and I’m grateful you could share this with us all, being one of the players hard stuck on the boss of chapter 32.

[@polmajyoom]

Hence, the 3rd surface reclaimation wars has begin.

[@tyriqgreen9487]

You may have a point there I think this is the prelude of the 3rd reclamation war now with Cinderella joining counters the commander just Jumpstart a war due to this incident and the ark will take advantage of this to propagandists forcing to fight and the commander will be against and this war will drag down the pilgrims, eden, lost kingdom, four beasts, remaining heretics, and the queen herself.

[@polmajyoom]

You know? Counters are second iteration of goddess.

[@polmajyoom]

And can you give me make sense and understandable language please lol.

[@mr.susanoo3792]

People probably figured this out but, Cinderella vs Behemoth had some background detail to it. Cinderella sought out beauty and Behemoth is one of the 4 Beasts. Beauty and the Beast. Boom. (Many of you probably figured it out but hey).

[@GamerBoy-pq2dy]

Let’s go another lore video and while at work so I can listen to it in the background time to loop it

[@Nekopon]

Thank you so much for the speedy story analysis!! 🎉

[@Pyrrhixz]

Thank you for being the best artist! Motivation only comes from good company like you!

[@warlockwarlord169]

Grave's Adoration for the Goddess units is a lot more palpable in the JP VA Amazing two chapters , I want more

[@tyriqgreen9487]

I think ch 31 and 32 is the starting point of the four beasts who are on higher scale than liberatio, chatterbox, and indivillia make like ants these heretics are on the playing field to the goddess squad and that the counters with grave and Cinderella joining are the second generation of the goddess squad and this arc with Cinderella will have the ark take precaution of capturing or threatning counter to hand her over while the pilgrims are gonna be angry or hostile towards her never forgetting what she did 100 years ago of breaking up their team including dorothy plans of revenge derail due to Cinderella awakening and involvement with counters.

[@drewschleve4622]

Really looking forward to seeing the reaction Pioneer, Doro, and Anderson, will have to Cinderella.

[@lightningflash15]

I wonder if they will fight Leviathan on the next chapter or they will travel to Crown's castle to meet Marian. Or they will hide Cinderella too on Crown's castle. How will the ARK & Pioneers react to Cinderella's revival. And also Rapi saying goodbye to Eunhwa and Absolute is kinda indicating SSR Rapi is on the way after she got bodied by Behemoth.

[@Yopee]

1:31 i don't think there is any evidence that these 4 beast heretics (behemoth at least) are stronger or weaker than other heretics that have appeared in game so far. i actually think behemoth seems weaker than the other heretics based on her not being able to overpower cinderella but behemoth might have been holding back so can't say for sure.

[@yuu2744]

Just make a rule of three Rapi RH (100%) > Indivillia + Nihilister + Chatterbox Behemoth >> Rapi RH (40-50%) + Absolute + Grave + Anis and Neon Then Behemoth ≈ Rapi RH (100%) therefore Behemoth>>> Indivillia, Nihilister, Etc.

[@Yopee]

@@yuu2744 yeah but then Anachiro > Dorothy + Scarlet + Snow White and then i would argue Red Hood > Anachiro. We know Behemoth (maybe held back?) ≈ Cinderella so i would lean towards Red Hood > Behemoth. But then Rapi never even considered tryna overpower Nihilister (100%)/Liberalio on her own so i kinda wonder if Nihilister/Liberalio are actually stronger than Behemoth/Cinderella?

[@yuu2744]

@@Yopee @Yopee I mean actually Red hood < Cindy since she was able to defeat her with the help of the others members of Goddess, And Also remember Rapi RH(100) >>> OG Red Hood since that's the result of having 2 cores. Then RH + Other Goddess members ≈ Cindy. And you also can tell that Rapi (40 - 50%) is < Cindy. But Cindy is ≈ Behemoth. So Rapi RH (100) should be => Behemoth That means Behemoth is still a lot stronger than most of heretics.

[@Yopee]

@@yuu2744 i mean yeah, i guess snow white and dorothy kinda helped red hood but like it was pretty much all red hood doing the damage to anachiro without taking any hits from anachiro. i think the main problem for me is i can't tell if behemoth was holding back or not against cinderella. Rapi not fighting the earlier heretics (nihilister especially) at full power also doesn't help to compare them to behemoth.

[@yuu2744]

@@Yopee I mean she was Holding back a lot against Rapi and the crew but it is also said in the story that she and Cindy were toe to toe, then Behemoth got tired first and then they use that as an oportunity to escape. So in any case, She's almost same lvl as Cindy.wich means She's still strongest Heretic we know

[@SpeedMaster642]

All I care is that we’re definitely gonna get a banner for Cinderella and my savings for it will not be wasted.

[@derzweite1205]

When Cinderella tears rolled when seeing Grave's face, my tears also rolled QwQ

[@Usmvalor3]

Man, I really liked the longer format of those lore summary's oh well You're a busy guy interviewing va's. Understandable, also did anyone in cp deficit found the mirror container pleasantly annoying? Did in with 365, because I had to swap 2 campaign units for less developed ones, but better suited to the fight.

[@Skullfiend]

It's going to be quite the feat to explain to Pioneer about Cinderella's return. Scalet and Rapunzel might be willing to chill down and listen, but Snow white? It's personal to her. She already showed a couple moments when she was a Hit head (Like when the commander asks about how to get more Vapaus). This will probably be another instance of this.

[@leventeorosz1335]

The question is does she even remember her after her two mind switches? If she has no memory of Red Hood she probably forgot about Cinderella too.

[@Skullfiend]

@@leventeorosz1335 Good point... I forgot about this.

[@Dorothy098.]

Ilove the character development

[@shubaltz980]

Man I cannot wait to see the reactions of the former Goddess squad on this one

[@9NoobTuber5]

GIVE ME MOAR!! I CRAVE MORE LORE!! PLEASE SHIFT UP!!

[@SilverAranda]

now we need to find a way for Cinderella to meet the others Goddess squad members without becoming a full brawl!!

[@primarchstar2087]

I can't wait for her Banner out! Tho now we are at a blank slate moving forward now that I assume the Crystal Region is done

[@mobyhuge4346]

The climax was peak

[@RaymsJohnivanPVillegas]

That sound like the president of the ark in chapter 32

[@Caramel_Custard_Flan]

The title drop in the chapter was EPIC

[@justnothing8692]

Ah yes Cinderella the reason why i can't pull anything until her release

[@TheProphetOfThePan]

Yeah, im on board with these two new additions, we have battle scarred, socially awkward girl and a blinding, living 380mm orbital barrage.

[@notsusatallok2304]

2:12 funny enough the kraken is way more dangerous than any of the heretics out together, literally needed the admire to stand a chance due to its sheer durability

[@ramikpark8387]

I dont think so. Absolute is stronger than Aegis and heretics can transform. Nihilister probably wouldve washed Aegis and the Admire... unless they hit those god awful white circles on Kraken 😂

[@shibaru968]

I keep having my suspicions that grave is a similar mass produced nikke model to of Pinne

[@elclark_id]

It's practically confirmed at this point.

[@anteehee1199]

I’m sure you’re going to do this anyway but PLEASE do Side story WORDLESS lore deep dive! Appreciate it!

[@thegoldexperience8340]

Btw the 4th one is called bahamut

[@TB_Corey]

truly

[@AverageRussianMain]

Cinderella, The truest Goddess of victory.

[@lysenthe]

i wonder what your thoughts on this arc have aged as old tales has come to a conclusion for the most part, with the release of event story 2

[@shadow6274]

Great video. Looking forward to how this all unfolds. However, one thing confuses me? How did Cinderella break free from her corruption? Didn't the Commanders blood only hit Behemoth?

[@JasonArcherVT]

You know the commander really is like Carter from Power rangers light speed willing to run up and punch the big bad without powers or a megazord. Also just gonna say Reclaimers of the name goddess of victory path the way to the bright future!

[@tak8850]

nah he used his vapaus blood to disrupt her dark matter for a few second back there

[@jack1235ify]

I can't wait for Snow white and Rapunzel and Scarlet to find this out and meet cinndarella.

[@KOBKStreak]

Great video and I really do appreciate the content. Though as a subscriber, I don't appreciate spoiler thumbnails and titles popping up on my page... Not everyone can pour time in to busting through the new chapters so quickly :(

[@Pyrrhixz]

Completely understandable, be warned that during major updates this will occur. As a lore content creator, most of my audience is up the latest chapters. My apologies for spoiling you, but for future reference this will be reoccurring with each update

[@Vei3r]

youtube recommendations spoiling me yet again

[@Acnologia-nv1gu]

I’m wondering if berningum will send anyone after Cinderella like Marian or if he’ll be afraid of her

[@ristokukk1]

wonder if grave is stornger thn todays mass product nikek i belive they are

[@aldeebigueja9609]

I have a weird feeling about grave identity

[@DoubleODonut]

Man.. Mass producted nikke was better back in the day if we look at Grave & Scarlet, also who knew the cure to corruption was just to sleep it off ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ *Also "Cinderella's Revival" is a bit spoilerish, given that people can get the video recommened without being up to date with the story

[@iiomniverseiiomniscient7149]

only on chapter 21 why jump so many chapters to release this first.? Im confused how we got here

[@Ms666slayer]

Because Cinderella has been the mosy hyped character since she was revealed, so this video will work well with the algorithm al;so he asked what people wanted to see and the vasj majority said something related to Cinderella.

[@iiomniverseiiomniscient7149]

@@Ms666slayer oh I see thanks for explaining. Lilliweis > Cindarella

[@nafis99k75]

No new chapter summary!?

[@Mista-Perry]

Pogu

[@Pyrrhixz]

Mista PERRRRRRYYYY

[@anidynium1106]

The longer I play the longer the whole ark has plot armor. Should be dead and humanity wiped out by now, there has to be some reason that humanities extinction is bad for the raptures at this point.

[@vertuo8671]

I mean we know that chatterbox know where the ark is, but didn't try to destroy it and instead made a deal with enikk, so it would make sense that there is more to the raptures than just destroy humanity

[@tak8850]

Either the rapture is actually gaining smth from human existence or they just simply want to reduce the human population to save the earth since they're acting like a part of the earth ecosystem instead of destroying it like normal aliens do

[@anidynium1106]

Yeah but yapperbox seemed to only want Nikkes to make more heretics to strengthen their army even more. Seems to me he is rather selfish and is trying to put himself in a better position in the rapture hierarchy by appeasing the queen. I think that’s why he had not spread where the ark is. Then again no way no one else has found the ark. In the recent chapters someone said they went to Eden to have a look around, showing they can find a cloaked facility easily if they wanted.

[@Ravenalpha2024]

The Goddess squad is not gonna like it😅

[@codysing1223]

Ayo Pause!! This is spoils! I'm not there yet!

[@Eugene_es_nk]

when shift up using religion biblical references for their main chapter story is kinda good and bad at the same time some people might not accept the inclusion of the three beasts as its very uncomfortable

[@CunnyLover727]

Lilith

[@nightfury5284]

"...Welcome to the team" The moment Shikikan said that,I was actually like... "What?" Because there's a huge risk here, Not only from now on We had to avoid Pioneer and try to convince Snow White but Also is to not let DOROTHY noticed about Cinderella resurrection

[@leventeorosz1335]

I don't think he meant that as her and Grave literally joining the Counters. If they joined Counters would never be able to set foot in the Ark ever again, probably the Outpost too. I think it's more like how they are with Pioneer. Fighting for the same goal but not as an official team.