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Fire Force has several mysteries hidden within the plot. There are mysteries surrounding the true identity of the Evangelist, how the Pillars are determined, Adolla’s origin, etc. While these are quite interesting topics, Raffles’ story takes the win when it comes to mysteries. The character has had a mysterious link to the Holy Sol Temple for ages, but Atsushi Ohkubo’s storytelling kept it subdued until the right moment.
The mangaka is a genius for incorporating bits of information about Raffles here and there to keep the hype alive. Likewise, fans are quite intrigued by Raffles and want to know more about him. There are several Raffles in Fire Force, including Raffles I, Raffles II, and Raffles 3, but it is the first one that holds the most significance to the plot. While it may come as a surprise to many, it was Raffles I who led the world after the Great Cataclysm.
Raffles I’s Contribution To Fire Force
Raffles I is one of the most respected and loved individuals in Atsushi Ohkubo’s Fire Force. While his exact age or origin remains unknown, he is believed to be the Holy Sol Temple’s founder. Raffles I found the Adolla Burst, which was initially recognized as a divine flame, and used it to build Amaterasu, which powers the Tokyo Empire as the perpetual energy generator. Based on this belief in a fusion between religion and science, the Holy Sol Temple was established. It made Raffles I become a saintly figure to the common public as well as the savior of humanity after the Great Cataclysm.
Reality Of Raffles I
Raffles Smith, popularly known as Raffles I, was an elderly individual with a bald head, a mustache, and a white cloak wrapped around his body. While the character is revered for great things, in reality, Raffles Smith was killed and absorbed by Yona, a being from Adolla and an Evangelist’s servant. Yona, after taking the identity of Raffles I, took control of his group and started manipulating the society to fulfill the Evangelist’s goals. Yona carried out various misdeeds as Raffles Smith. He preached Spontaneous Human Combustion to be God’s Will and slowly prepared the masses for another Cataclysm.
Raffles I Unknowingly Became A Villain
Raffles Smith did not possess any supernatural ability. He was a normal human being but had a little bit of charisma, which helped him gather a group of followers. Yona used charisma, adding a layer of control over others apart from the truth and faith set by Raffles. Which started as a philosophy and theology, and soon turned out to be a procedure for destruction. For years, Yona kept on fulfilling his duty as an Evangelist’s servant. Unfortunately, when the reality was discovered, it not only took off the mask of Yona’s face but also tarnished Raffles Smith’s name in the process.
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The Fire Force anime series is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Priyanko is currently pursuing his Master’s in Economics. He loves to read manga or watch anime in his spare time. He is a massive fan of One Piece, Naruto, and Haikyu. Amidst the Great Pirating Era, he wishes to become the greatest Hokage, even though he is short.
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