>>530235682
After watching this video, I understand a bit how it serves Sonic. The guy claimed that to evolve Steve without changing him, it put him in a different world and also challenged his beliefs. I think that's similar to what Black Knight accomplished, which is part of why the otherworld/isekai trope serves Sonic so well. I think it's fair to say Sonic has not really been put in many situations that make him "the bad guy" since Black Knight—Prime was close, but ultimately a disappointment because of the writers. I'd like to see that go all the way. Or probably do it myself.