User blog comment:Zathronas/Analysis by an author: Beacon Ozpin/@comment-24116665-20131210183047/@comment-24218038-20131210201446

Ah! That's just it 98! If you don't want him to die then he is the perfect candidate then. I have in my own books a character that will die in the third installment. I'm not there yet but I do not look forward to write it and that tells me I'm doing the right thing because the story demands it. Same thing here, right now Ruby is well protected even if she doesn't know it. Removing his arm accomplishes nothing for the story. Removing him from the board opens up all sorts of possibilities.But don't fret yet, you still have quality time coming with Ozpin. Pretty sure Monty will establish what a badass he is soon.