The Eminence in Shadow: A Solid Analysis of "Raw" Power and Comedy
The core irony and source of comedy is that Cid believes he is roleplaying in a fantasy world he thinks he created, acting out elaborate, chuunibyou-inspired scenarios. He constantly improvises, inventing "Cult of Diablos" lore on the spot to impress his followers. The Eminence in Shadow: A Solid Analysis of
The "Solid" structure of his organization is built entirely on lies. Cid believes his followers are just playing along with his elaborate game. However, his followers are actually highly skilled, dedicated, and fighting a real threat (the actual Cult of Diablos) that Cid refuses to believe exists. acting out elaborate