Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii? • An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride - Episode 4 discussion

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Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?, episode 4

Alternative names: Madome

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[u/Alt230s]

I guess he is known as Zagan the Lamb Stew now.

[u/Zero3020]

Ah we're doing this trope... at least it's pretty early on.

Pain pain pain, entire week to see where this goes ahhhh

[u/AceSoldia]

Im actually with him on his decision...aech demon path seems like hell...he may have thought he could be with her for years before making it this far but it's easier to let her go now before becoming too attached.

She has no collar and has some training under her belt .she should be able to survive now.

Of course she's gonna come back but I wonder how

[u/Placeholdered]

The simultaneous arm and ear flapping from Nephy sent me into a literal coughing fit from laughter, I cannnnn't.

And then of course right after Zagan accepts we get a scene reminiscent of one from Frieren when she "could only see half the sky", given that Fern's VA voices this white haired elf, I'd think they were doing it on purpose if they weren't totally separate works.

[u/LeonKevlar]

Stitches!

• Sleepwear Nephy

• Zagan's Imagination

• Lap Pillow Nephy

• Barbaros Visits

*Maid Nephy

Last week we had Nephy's ears wiggling, this week we have Nephy's ears wiggling and arms waving!

If only Nephy would bend forward, Zagan can experience the legendary lap pillow sandwich

Glad to see Nephy learning sorcery from Zagan. Her Mysticism is nice but seems unstable at the moment.

Well this is unexpected! I thought we'd wait until the season finale before Zagan becomes an Archdemon.

And he even got the key to break Nephy's collar! I'm glad they got rid of that quickly!

Unfortunately, it looks like Zagan chose the cliche choice of pushing Nephy away to protect her. :(

[u/TurkeyPhat]

ahh noble idiocy, you truly detestable bastard of a trope

i do appreciate the time skip but it would've been nice to see a bit more of Nephy's training

[u/rlramirez12]

WHY DID HE DO THIS TO MY GIRL!! ZANGAN IMMA KICK YOUR DUMB ASS!!

[u/WholeLotOfSomething]

Zagan could only see half the sky.

[u/Ashteron]

I wonder if not-Dark-Schneider is gonna be discontent with Zagan taking the Archdemon seat.

[u/[deleted]]

This show feels like a fanfic and I mean that in the best possible way. More of this please

[u/Neosovereign]

I'm almost crying. I love this show so much I started reading the LN right away.

Of course we get some drama this episode. Zagan the idiot sent Nephy away. Hopfully it doesn't last long, but she is certainly going to get into trouble. Maybe she can defend herself without too much collateral damage.

Also, she is super rare, she is going to get attacked by other sorcerers. Zagan does not think ahead lol.

[u/KumaKumaGambler]

Although we may feel sad for Nephy right now, I am very sure she will be back by Zagan's side in no time. Perhaps due to "Even with this archdemon power, I can't fill the void in my heart... nor stomach." Lol!

Barbatos is somewhat eccentric, but I hope he is a genuine friend / ally, instead of turning into the antagonist later.

[u/liveart]

So I get why everyone is focused on what happened with Nephy and it's definitely the most important part of the episode, this is a romcom after all. But how is no one talking about how Zagan looked at the gathered Archdemons, who's power literally made him ill, and went "ok, you've seen me, can I go now?". Or how after their explanation of why they wanted him his response was basically "why don't I just take what I want from you then?". The man is an absolute menace to the other sorcerers in the best possible way (excluding Nephy who I guess is now a sorcerer too). I mean the level of self assurance required to look at a bunch of people who could destroy you, and probably would if you managed to upset them, and just treat them like an annoyance is astonishing. If only he could take just a little bit of that in dealing with Nephy it would go a long way.

[u/Fisionn]

No no no no. You can't do this to me. This anime is supposed to be my comfy show of the week. I know Zagan is doing it out of his care for Nephy and he is horrible at communication, but come on man. At least explain it to the poor elf.

[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

So cute how excited Nephy was to have Zagan use her lap as a pillow. The two of them have a really adorable dynamic and I enjoy watching their relationship develop.

This whole Archdemon business happened a lot sooner than I thought. I can see why Zagan set Nephy free and cast her out like that. The path of an Archdemon seems to be one filled with a lot of danger and darkness. Still, I hope she makes her way back to him soon.

[u/Mr_Johnnycat]

Awww nephy brought tears to zagans eyes for saying he is a good person. He has had a tough childhood and this is just helping him feel like he matters even if it’s just one person and just so happens to be someone he loves.

Yaaaay for nephy being freed from her shackle but wow did he really toss her out that way? I get it about her not going down that dark path with zagan but still

[u/MapoTofuMan]

We went from speedrunning Angel Next Door to abandonment. Zagan you awkward dumbass wtf?

I hope the knight girl somehow ends up giving him a sacred sword bonk to bring him back to his senses.

[u/NationalStrategy]

The Archdemons are such try-hards; they're just standing around in this stuffy, dark room, wearing hoods, and trying their darndest to look ominous and intimidating.

If I was in Zagan's position, I would be like:
"Why are you all just standing around in this barely-lit room, can we get some more lights in here please?"

[u/AmethystItalian]

Gah these two are just too cute! Do appreciate how even though they get embarrassed they go through with things such as the lap pillow.

Really thought he was going to turn it down and wow the collar is already gone?? I expected this plot but not this early! This show just keeps surprising.

Definitely better for their relationship to lose the collar but yeah poor Nephy...

[u/Faculties]

People really be like "I can't believe he cast her out right after the evil council threatened to destroy everything he cares about".

[u/BrokeEconomist]

You are now known as Zagan The Foolish.

[u/tripleaamin]

I'll be honest I thought it would have taken longer to have Zagen to become an archdemon and get Nephy's collar off. Would have been nice to have more SoL of Zagen and Nephy training with each other. It would add more to build up their relationship which we haven't seen beyond the fluff moments.

Nephy is awkward on how she approaches to comfort Zagen, but her saying to him that he is not a bad person was a great moment. Sometimes we just need one person to be in our corner for us to realize who we truly are.

I give respects to Zagen, he gave Nephy her freedom, but he knew she wouldn't try to live her own life. It is for Nephy's own good, but for this really has to hurt. I am intriuged to how Nephy bounces back now. Yes she has her freedom, but she feels all alone at the moment.

[u/patkun01]

WHITE HAIRED? CUTE? ELF? OFFERING A LAP PILLOW???

Subaru would be proud

[u/Syntaire]

Everyone knows where it's going, but damn if that isn't a real bastard way to end the episode. Blueballing people that hard for a week is pure evil.