Could be... but the alliance makes the Veraces stronger, and it's clear in Elemental Link that they're being pushed hard by the Pyromilites - hence they're need to explore the ancient gate.
Yes, both Tyyni and Danu appear in Elemental Link. Not as playable characters, but they're very important to the story. You can even see Tyyni briefly in the game trailer (on Steam or on YouTube).
(spoilers) I'm told by the dev that this is only an option available if you refuse to join the Council of Crowns. So, basically, the first medium badge is still earnable even if you prefer your thumb to point more in the downward direction at major plot points. :)
Looking at the original AntiVillain, I can see how you improved since then and more. This has the humor of Medieval Cop, now with some good old deadpan snarking and some integration to one of your first games, Diary of a Cat. I hope we can get a chance to meet Rory's ex in a future episode!
I have to say, this made me pumped for the next entry! And I found some nice foreshadowing...
1. It seems One Eye might have known Margh before he became a zombie...
2. And it's quite clear that the culprit might be returning in episode 5...
 "Tales of Nebezem: Four Fates"){kind=icon}
 "Krystine and the children in chains"){kind=icon}
 "ZS Dead Detective - Graves & Secrets"){kind=icon}
 "Medieval Angel 5 -My Destiny- (Part 1)"){kind=icon}
 "Hero Simulator:Idle Adventures"){kind=icon}
 "Kitty Catsanova"){kind=icon}
 "EBF5 NPC Maker"){kind=icon}
 "Tales of Nebezem: Golden Scepter"){kind=icon}
 "Sort the Court!"){kind=icon}
 "AntiVillain 1 - Welcome To Chaos City"){kind=icon}
 "ZS Dead Detective - Brain Drain"){kind=icon}
 "Medieval Cop - How the Grump Stole Christmas!"){kind=icon}
 "Medieval Cop 8 -DeathWish- (Part 3)"){kind=icon}
Yes, Greater Glory fits best with the subsequent episodes :)