Hamdo
Now and Then, Here and There
Hail to Hamdo, the Ruler of Heliwood! Well, if he’s a ruler, then what the heck is he doing in this category? Cowards do not become rulers… right? Uh… Let me get back to that in a minute.
First, let’s discuss on Hamdo’s work ethics: he only thinks about himself and doesn’t care about anyone else unless, of course, they can do something good for him. Next, let’s discuss Hamdo’s skills and tactics: he can shoot a gun, he can squeeze fruits in a very dramatic manner, he can kill a cat, he can strangle people… those are some of his skills. But I don’t know about tactics. He doesn’t seem to have any sense of intricate strategy. He does not measure up the evidences before doing action and he uses his emotions in his decisions.
Furthermore, let’s discuss Hamdo’s mental stability: does the word “insane” mean anything to you? I mean, one moment he seems fine, and the next moment, he’s screaming and shouting like an moron, especially when he doesn’t get what he wants. He’s like a spoiled brat!
Now, let’s discuss how the heck Heliwood came to be a well-oiled machine with a leader like that? The answer is… Abelia – Heliwood’s backbone, and Hamdo’s as well. When something goes wrong, Hamdo goes, “Abelia!” When he needs something done, he goes, “Abelia!” When he’s being attacked: “Abelia!” When he wants something: “Abelia!” It’s all “Abelia! Abelia! Abelia!” And, Abelia, like an idiot, does everything for him – makes sure things run smoothly. And that’s why Heliwood is a major terror. That’s also why Hamdo’s a major scaredy-cat. He’s got Abelia by his side… what more can a guy ask for?
But morons like that never succeed. Even moronic rulers. In the end, when Abelia finally saw the light, there’s nothing left for Hamdo but lots of water with which to drown in, and he’s nothing more but a man with a big C-H-I-C-K-E-N stamped on his forehead (not literal).
[Edited from its original version in The Anime List website]
