The Strikes Theory

This theory follows the character named Strikes. Originally, Primus and Strikes made a deal. Primus would cause Saikou's first death, the explosion. Strikes would then swoop in and take Ashley away from him, while he was recovering in Primus' realm. In reality, this happened, but in Saikou's mind, he denies everything, thinking he wished for himself to die, and Strikes to become his replacement. In reality, Strikes and Primus made this deal. No one else knowsof the deal, and everyone loosely belives Saikou's story of killing himself.