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Sika Madu, who gathered aspects of all three legendary beings. It was an interesting thought indeed to consider him in fact being the same as this named angel. Yet kind of glad you put forward such a compelling case he is not, if only because counting on this Michaela being able to stop Shikama Doji where nothing else seems to be able to!

If it helps with navigation, which might be more helpful than a great wall of text XD have copied your titles to post under. Would also just add some comments on the areas brought up, first that Sika Madu seems to be aware of a being stronger than him. One of which has not made its presence known much less interfered with world events to our knowledge. Even the seraphs seemed to act of their own accord reacting to the experiments and not on the command of this god creature so cannot wait to see what role this entity plays.

Will call it here! References to gods, seraphs and that will occur in the prequel light novels first to allow the Vampire Reign manga to focus on the characters in their current scenarios, then bring up prequel characters later.

Now, why does it make me think that Sika Madu isn’t the angel spoken in the light novel of vampire Michaela?

It was a fascinating course of action, I mean who would see a world with various and different beliefs then just slyly exploit that not to advocate for a certain religion, but use all the confusion to weave in an alternative history. To then at the same time take advantage of a common unified belief of an end of life check and use it as the go to blanket control for people.

Whether it was god, seraphs or Sika Madu himself, must know how Sika Madu forged that idea and carried it out. No doubt he found it delicious to see it work and though Rigr is set on doing something about this system, turns out it is a moving goal post since Shikama Doji’s prize extends to possessing the right human ruler of the respective time period. Biding his time for that, the suitable person is here at this point in the story!

It might be worth considering, but Shikama Doji may indeed possess the power to end the world, just not in his newly awakened stages. Yet if the possession with a certain Hiragi family member, who he has as of now, is part of a transformation process, it might mean he can return to being what was this angel Michaela. Then there is the whole having the power to end the world, but is that what he wants?

The other thing is if Shikama is becoming more and more a devil, is he tainting the world enough for Michaela to return to re-defeat him if they are distinct? That is a good cue for the Michaela vampires who could tap into this inner power they may have. Though that is tough to envision with Ferid and Crowley down, would love to see Mika channel that power yet not sure how it would be activated really.

For differentiating between Sika Madu and the angel Michael, here is a point they could be the same. Various scripture’s Michael hold the dieties justice and will so if Seraph of the End follows suit, Shikama Doji is attacking all and manipulating history because that is that gods will. Described as more twisted, divine seraphs to punish with world ending spells, Shikama Doji is the angel Michaela acting in accordance with these creatures code of conduct.

That would be all the more reason Rigr would be firmly opposed to what he can see of the first. He does not see a vampire sire. Not really bothered about a bit of world history manipulation, neither troubled by the superior power. No, Rigr could be keenly aware this Shikama Doji is no vampire at all, rather a seraph related creature firmly detached from vampire and demon affairs. An emissary of this god, just as ruinous as the seraphs, and in fact a fallen angel called Michael – and so all looking the other way is off, absolutely has to be dealt with could be Rigr's thinking.

Would explain why Rigr would help humans, who cares if cursed gear can also be used against vampires, Rigr just needs something to deal with this Shikama Doji/Michael problem on earth. He even went to the extent to try and contain and manipulate that power itself. The Hiragi’s would follow in these footsteps able to wield control over the world ending ‘unstoppable’ calamities to the earth.

Just on Rigr that is his power play. Urd scored control over all the vampires, Rigr has managed to empower humans. In the past humans may have lived in fear of wild animals, solution: do not run or fight with hands or anything, find or create the means to deal with the problem. Achieved by arming themselves with weapons and using intelligence to alleviate that fear and solve the animals are attacking us problems. Natural disasters may have been deity like events with no way around them, learning about them de mystifies them and allows for plans on how to deal with them. Now divine seraphs, and Shikama Doji? As with everything, no matter how terrifying and overbearingly unmanageable something may appear, humans can adjust their position in the world against anything. Whether Shikama Doji is this angel, one of his own second progenitors is helping the humans on the path to dealing with something that is unstoppable, but not for long – there is an antithesis and check for everything.

Just some extended commentary that they may be the same, and if more seraph related than anyone knows, Rigr’s actions on dealing with the first may be more evidence Sika Madu is this fallen angel Michael. Sure one possible point for, but:

Now then, how was it possible that Sika Madu managed to convert all of his sired children in vampires?

Sika Madu needing an external source for this founded all vampires thing may mean he is different, and just using powers acquired rather than be able to generate ones like create vampires naturally of his own accord. That is a good observation, Shikama Doji having traits of all three but keeping his eyes because he is using the powers of, rather than actually being a vampire/demon/seraph. Having said that, maybe he is not ‘cursed’ with these aspects rather is a seraph so he keeps his own eyes, they cannot be affected by demon or vampire effects maybe.

Would love to be shown what Rigr knows of the angel Michael. Say that because at this point, if even Ferid does not know XD I would wonder why an angel would bother with a human guise and for what purpose if they were to have any actions in the world. Would be more tempted to say this fallen angel story was yet another man made myth, and of little value compared to an in the flesh… um well in the spirit! Being that Shikama Doji is. Yet not only does Rigr know something, he has supposedly made some headway on the known Mikaela trait. I took that to mean he has gathered some of this Mikaela so he is a real being of whose powers can be relied upon, in the same manner as demons in cursed gear, even the seraphs themselves.

Or Saito has emulated something to act in the expected manner of an angel. Will note how Ferid, Mika they have been told that they are this special Michaela thing, but what exactly is so special about it aside from the name? Does it afford them special powers? We have been shown nothing, Ferid did not stand a chance, even with Mika are we waiting for them to activate forever, because there are no Michaela traits to activate and that it is just a fancy title?

Yes Rigr may very well be channelling the power of a, or lots of Michaela’s as an only hope against the power the first has gained. Though whether it is a literal induced angelic power, or a named position to make people believe they can beat Shikama Doji, haven’t a clue!

Now, the next point of this theory, how is it factible that Sika Madu is not that angel even if his appearance is from one?

Like the idea of blood dilution, that is more or less handily confirmed to us with how vampires able to bequeath powers to others. Just a thought: is it the amount of blood a vampire gives that determines the strength of a new vampire, or a simple it depends on the rank of a vampire as to what determines the strength of the newly changed one? Mika is very strong, but is it because of the amount of blood Krul placed into him, or the simple fact a third progenitor will make a less strong in comparison but still truly powerful vampire overall.

Mika may have been getting progressively more powerful from the long term effects of drinking Krul’s blood, perhaps Horn Skuld was pleased to drink Crowley’s from his finger since it causes a direct increase in strength there and then permanently. Probably a different theory all together, but here does make one wonder if Sika Madu was just having his power diluted as it was passed to other vampires, or if he was being especially selective on who was to have the highest ranks amongst the progenitors.

If not an angel at first, he would want loyal vampires around him, Rigr and Urd Geales, two he knows well and would expect absolute loyalty that could be granted second progenitor ranks, with lesser yet still strong vampires spread out to consolidate power over the world. Though Urd feels Shikama would not have time for them, maybe the vampires spread out were a part of Shikama’s plan to rewrite history, made all the easier with loyal vampires. Or those he thought were loyal; Rigr had a change of mind and fast.

Then it is an additional matter with this angel blood floating around. Whether beginning as one, or changing to become a part of one, if only because they are strong, could we infer the seraph parts keep Shikama’s eyes the way they are? Makes sense with having less seraph blood in the progenitors would cause the vampire genes/traits to win over the seraph ones and give red eyes. Yu has a smallest amount of seraph power so it can be balanced by other parts of oneself, rather than like 1% seraph that wins over everything, it is the quantity that decides.

Demons are also understated beings. Maybe Shikama Doji is simply more demon than the other two, and it is the demon eyes not seraph ones that are seen. Off the record, would be suspicious of anything Asuramaru says, it is his opinion that angel personalities are far worse; he just wants the host victims to themselves. I mean sure Asuramaru is right in a way, but still XD

But now, how was it possible that the angel Michael could have given such power without knowing his real aspect?

Poor sweet Yu being called “demon spawn”, parents of the year right there, ha. Interesting some of Yu’s memories could be when Sika Madu first began dabbling in all these forever world changing powers. Possibly even being present to witness the first vampire progenitors being made… pretty neat to view the most historically significant events ever!

Yes that is a clouded area where something major plot related must have occurred for Sika Madu and Ashera in Japan. The only guess for now is the whole end plan was imparted, which is likely with Japan being the central location for Shikama’s choice of family. Also Asuramaru’s returning memories at the end of Chapter 77 may very well detail exactly what he was told during this time.

I wonder if Sika Madu had a different vision in mind, obviously no coincidence that Ashera would come into contact again with Yu as Asuramaru. But this cursed gear business has got Saito written all over it and I wonder if rather than being in Shikama Doji’s line of vision, perhaps Saito intends to used his prized Ashera against him. Shikama's very own servant Yu as well, the two of them pitted against Shikama Doji, courtesy of Saito’s actions.

Then again if Asuramaru remembers what Sika Madu wants for them (which may be completely different goals to what this demon altered Shikama Doji wants) that could backfire on Saito if Asuramaru gets Yu to re-join the first, not fight against him. To reverse it again, the Hyakuya Sect who have kidnapped Yu may be aware of this, and aim to prevent Yu from re-joining just in case he thought of doing so with what Asuramaru remembers.

The one thing that is likely is Sika Madu was well aware Yu would appear in the future again with Ashera in some form, he was planning for Shinoa after all. Says a lot he had to ask if this was the case though, which gives more support for Saito interfering.

why did Sika Madu wait so long in order to posess one member of the whole Hiragi family having under his control all the heads of this clan?

Yes the business with Shinoa, vessels and possessing others is heavy in this series. Could see this that Shikama Doji is Michael, he just needs to attack and overcome different beings to return to that state, and Shinoa is a step in that direction.

Now that is fascinatingly crazy, Shinoa a vessel not just to Shikama Doji now, but also the human vessel for the angel Michael long ago (who could be the same!) An innocent sweet girl would be the perfect disguise if Michael needed time to recover their strength, and of course at least a means of being able to communicate without arousing suspicion. That is the most distinguishing trait of Shikama Doji, just enough manipulation of world events, but not too much too soon so know finds out until he is ready to unleash what he wants.

Would make sense if he was speaking from a first hand account having seen that Shinoa has always been stronger, he would know having possessed her in the past if so.

Was thinking maybe it is something specific (a certain emotion, something biological) that made Shinoa, Yu and Ashera stand out for Shikama Doji. He kept the three of them close and marked them somehow to ensure contact with them in the future when the time periods were more suitable for his plans.

Was going to suggest that maybe alternatively Shikama chose those three because he possessed a foresight where he knew that out of everyone in the word, those three by minuscule chance would happen to be reincarnated, or come into contact again in the desired time period. Waiting for Yu, with Asuramaru already there as a vampire then demon. Shikama would have also felt Yu draw near into the world, hence the sudden burst of activity to ensure that Shinoa could be born as well with the experiments around the same time.

The novels, main manga series too must share more details on this Michael angel. Is this force guiding Shikama for his profoundly drastic world altering goals, are they in reality the same essence?

Being seen as a god must have been fun for a while, but it was always in the background to Shikama’s plans with Yu, Ashera and Shinoa, curse or no curse.

More books are needed to be released!