Ch. 1001Raiden Mei: I Can't Do Anything!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kingu, a powerful Servant summoned by Gilgamesh, attacks Raiden Mei and Yan Qing, killing the refugees they were protecting.
- Yan Qing sacrifices himself to save Raiden Mei, using his Noble Phantasm to buy her time to escape.
- Raiden Mei returns to Uruk, devastated by Yan Qing's death and her own inability to protect others.
- Kingu is revealed to be impersonating Enkidu, Gilgamesh's deceased friend.
- It is later revealed that Kingu is the revived Enkidu, with a new soul obsessed with destroying humanity and serving Tiamat.
Character Developments
- Raiden Mei struggles with survivor's guilt and a desire for power after witnessing multiple deaths, including Yan Qing's.
- Ushiwakamaru helps Raiden Mei cope with her emotional turmoil.
- Gilgamesh secretly confirms Enkidu's death and the revival of Kingu.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of powerlessness and the desire for strength.
- The corrupting influence of power and the changes it brings to individuals (as seen in Kingu/Enkidu).
- The theme of loss and the struggle to cope with it (Raiden Mei's reaction to Yan Qing's death).
Character Interactions
- Raiden Mei and Yan Qing's bond is strengthened through their shared mission and Yan Qing's ultimate sacrifice.
- Raiden Mei and Ushiwakamaru's friendship deepens as Ushiwakamaru supports Raiden Mei through her emotional turmoil.
- Gilgamesh's calm reaction to Kingu's actions hints at his knowledge of the situation and his acceptance of the changes in Enkidu.
- Merlin and Siduri provide background information and context to the events, revealing the truth about Kingu/Enkidu to Fujimaru Tachibana and Mash.