Capítulo 76: The Upcoming Conclusion
"Whoa, this episode is amazing!!"
"I feel like this series might become legendary!! I always thought Saya's story was the most despairing, but it turns out Homura is the one in the deepest despair!"
"Damn, I felt like crying when I saw Homura's story!"
In a certain anime group, fans were endlessly discussing the new plot of "Madoka Magica."
This episode completely revealed Homura's true identity.
In this episode, the readers saw the Porter use flashbacks to tell Homura's story. This story was the true beginning of everything.
The previous story had Madoka as the observer, but in the original world, it was Homura who was the observer.
And the one she was watching was Madoka, who had become a magical girl.
Although the series is called "Madoka Magica," the question of why Madoka hadn't become a magical girl until now was finally answered—she was originally a magical girl.
Homura used to be a completely timid girl, but under Madoka's influence, she quickly overcame her inferiority complex.
To change Madoka's fate of dying, she transformed from the one being helped to the one offering help. She wished to go back a month in time to change history. Thus, she gained the ability to control time and travel through parallel universes.
Through countless cycles, she matured, becoming outwardly cold and unfeeling, but remaining kind at heart.
"I promised! I will definitely save you! No matter how many times it takes, I will protect you!"
This was the promise Homura made to another Madoka.
She untied her braids, and readers watched as a shy, timid girl grew into a cool, long-haired beauty.
She used her magical girl abilities to jump out of the world, constantly traveling, constantly repeating everything.
Once, a hundred times, in countless cycles...
How many times did she repeat? How many times did she go through the same time?
And each time, the result was the same: she couldn't save Madoka.
If it were an ordinary person, they would have probably collapsed in despair, right?
But Homura didn't, because of that promise. She kept experiencing the seemingly predetermined ending for Madoka's sake.
Over a hundred cycles, spending decades stuck in one month, witnessing her dear friend Madoka's death hundreds of times, right in front of her, just to give Madoka a chance to be saved.
This episode's introduction of time travel enriched Homura's character and elevated the series to a new level, turning the plot's conflict into a deeper reflection and exploration of the source of tragedy.
Moreover, Picasso's "Guernica" and Van Gogh's "Starry Night" in reverse colors appeared in the witch's barrier in the tenth episode.
This contrast with reality created a strong visual impact, making this abstract art deeply memorable for the readers.
The plot and art style pushed the climax of "Madoka Magica" to new heights.
It also sparked various speculations about Madoka's ending.
Some believed that the final ending would definitely be Homura saving Madoka, as there should be a perfect ending after hundreds and thousands of cycles, right?
Others thought that the Porter, with his heartless perspective, might make a sudden 180-degree twist just as Homura was about to succeed, making her, like the previous magical girls, fall into despair just when hope seemed near.
More people supported the second idea, causing those who initially supported the first to slowly change their minds.
After all, considering what the Porter had done before, it seemed plausible that he could give hope only to snatch it away at the last moment. Isn't this his malicious hobby?
Over the next two weeks, Ren's "Madoka Magica" storyline fully unfolded before the audience's eyes.
Saya's funeral was solemnly held in the rain.
Kyubey appeared before a grieving Madoka, describing Saya and the others' deaths in a flat tone, which made Madoka furious. Unable to understand Madoka's emotions, Kyubey explained the history of the Incubators and humans.
At this point, readers realized that the Incubators and magical girls had been intertwined throughout human civilization.
For example, Cassandra, daughter of King Priam of Troy in Greek mythology; Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of ancient Egypt; Himiko, the queen of Yamatai during the Yayoi period; and Joan of Arc, the famous French heroine.
They were all connected to the Incubators. They initially held hope but eventually died in despair. From ancient times to the present, magical girls had always shared the same fate, with none escaping the tragic end.
"Sigh, even though this is just a story by the Porter, seeing it illustrated like this makes me feel like there really were Incubators and magical girls."
"Don't say that. I'm already thinking about not letting my daughter watch magical girl shows in the future."
"Dude, you don't even have a wife, where's this daughter coming from?"
"But Homura is so cool!"
"I think so too. By the way, who do you think would win in a fight between Homura and the other magical girls? I think she'd win easily with her range advantage."
While everyone was fascinated by the history described by Ren, they were also captivated by Homura's actions.
The Walpurgisnacht finally made its much-anticipated appearance.
However, this timeline was even worse than the previous ones, as Homura was the only magical girl left.
Homura faced the Walpurgisnacht alone, using her time manipulation powers to create an overwhelming display of firepower.
Unfortunately, no matter how brilliant and powerful Homura's attacks seemed, she still couldn't defeat the Walpurgisnacht.
Not only that, but Homura was also severely injured by the witch!
Just as Homura was about to rewind time again and erase this world,
she remembered Kyubey's words. Continuing this way would only increase Madoka's karmic burden. If she couldn't defeat the Walpurgisnacht, Madoka would definitely become a magical girl.
Realizing this, Homura's once steadfast heart began to waver in despair, and her soul gem rapidly darkened.
Seeing Homura in such despair, readers felt even more anxious.
After countless cycles and repetitions, Homura had always been trying to save Madoka. She had witnessed Madoka's death hundreds of times but never wavered.
But in this timeline, she realized that all those cycles had only deepened Madoka's karmic ties, making it even harder to save her!
Anyone would find this truth unbearable, right?
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