SWM wrote:Arol wrote:Has ever been stated in the novels or elsewhere, unequivocal that the Detweiler’s with Albrecht as number one Bad Guy, are the ultimate villains?
I’m aware that they have been referred to as the “final layer” of the onion, and as the “centre” .
But sticking with the onion analogy, an onion usually has a heart at the centre. Is Albrecht the heart?
We have no reason to believe otherwise. Sure, there could be yet another plot twist that there is some even more secret heart inside the Onion. But Albrecht Detweiler is the direct descendent of the original creator of The Plan. His very existence is not known outside of secret circles. There has been no hint that he is not in charge. And assuming another layer does not really gain the Alignment or us as readers anything. So, unless we get some kind of hint otherwise, it is sufficient to assume he really is the center.
I tend to agree.
And as the center of the onion, the spider in the web... wouldn't it be interesting if he suddenly died in an accident? A genuine one, not an engineered one? Which son would take over? Would they all work together or would the family split into factions? Would another member of the inter layer attempt a coup?