quite disappointed

Yeah that's a major problem I have with he story as well. Not enough to say it's boring because I find the problems Brian solves to build a nation and teaching the dragon as well to be interesting in its own right, but in the overall message I do feel sad that Ian is overshadowed.
I really don't like how all Ian is, is Brian's reincarnation. From the looks of the flashback and how the white haired dude acted around Ian, all everyone cares about is seeing Ian regain his memories as Brian. It completely ignores all the issues Ian had with growing up in a kingdom where people shun magic. I for one kinda liked how the blondie was there for him but to find out it was an interest of his past self and not him hits me hard.
The story still has a chance to kinda see that but I will be massively disappointed if it doesn't have Ian talk about any of these things. He is like a shadow in Brian's memory and no one seems to care about who he is now. As Ian. And as a whole different person with different memories.
In pgr one of the characters says that a person with different memories choses different things and that's exactly what this is but no one respects that Ian is his own person. And I think before the flashback Ian recognized that which is why I still have hope for this series.

Ps this is As someone whose been reading this while waiting for updates and had a lot of down time to think about this type of stuff

Same actually.. I’m waiting for the flashback to end so I can read it all in one go

YESSS like I'm so sad that you have this amazing interesting character that you can build upon , ian just for him to end up ultimately being a reincarnation of someone else and having so much of his character flow be influenced by that. like it's so sad to see

Right! I want Ian to be Ian (to be himself) and I don’t want him to change eventho in the future he’ll regain his past memory. And the ml should know that Ian’s is different from brian T_T

You’re glad blondie was there? Seriously O.O
He isolated Ian. He made Ian develop insane levels of self hatred because of his powers. He always manipulated Ian pans made sure he had zero self confidence so he can only blindly follow the blonde as a dog. I get what you’re saying about Brian overshadowing Ian. But Ian himself is exactly like Brian despite his lack of confidence and self hatred he always acts on what he thinks is right just like Brian even has the same sense of justice. And the ml does realise he is different from Brian but inheriting memories is important because of the covenant. And literally all the people serving in the palace have inherited their memories so from their point of view it’s natural and that Ian and Brian aren’t two different people. I still think that’s unfair especially since Ian thinks he’ll lose himself. But you really can’t say it’s good the blondie was there. ┗( T﹏T )┛

While blonde is defina damaging character to Ian, that's what's making Ian so interesting imo, he have this level of trauma and unresolved repressed issue in him because of blondie in the second lifetime. That's what's making him so fundamentally different from the golden boy that was his reincarnation, Brian. That's what I think the author should explore more, of this is all my opinion

I understand that’s what creating the drama because even if he were born in the nation that opposes magic without the blonde around the ml would have found him sooner. It does create conflict in his character. But we can’t be happy he was there precisely because of the damage he did. I think that’s what the author will cover if this flashback ever ends….

That's true I really hope season 3 picks up the pace a little 'if this flashback ever ends' is so real

When I said blonde being there for him made me happy I was specifically talking about when the kingdom found out about his powers , blondie protected him and after Ian got ousted f the kingdom blondie established that law saying that people with magic powers should not be punished something blondie said he should have done a lot sooner. I don't rmbr when blonde was isolating him tbh it's been too long since I've read those parts but I do know that blondie for one reason or another wanted to keep Ian by his side and cared for him.

Also I really disagree about biran and Ian not being two different people. I really think that they are and it's cause of the fact that he has no memories of his past at all. And he quite literally died then was reincarnated as a blank slate. That's kinda a major issue I have with this comic that I just now realized. To me I also agree with Ian, that if he remembers he'll loose who he is now. Not that it was good and I don't mind having my mind change but I really do think that. Sure the covenant is important but that is what someone with a completely different upbringing in a completely different time period decided to do. Ian is his own person with different memories and different upbringing entirely. Maybe Ian will remember his past and and decide to continue with what his past self did and maybe I'll love it but for now...yeah
Nice insight with blondie tho I might have to reread it since it's been so long. I really forgot more that I thought

Wait huh? The people of the palace inherited their memories? What chapter was that on where it talked about it? This story talks so much about inheriting memories oml. It makes me think on what if the characters don't want to inherit anything. Either way ima have to reread it ╥﹏╥

If it was me though I wouldn't want my future to be largely about what my past self did. I'm my own person and if I wanna do it fine but if not nah find someone else or wait another 300 years.
Interested to see the way this story will go tho

So for the first response.
You see how hypocritical blonde is by saying he should have changed the laws sooner? Now we know he is a dragon he’s definitely the Lorkan. He could smell Sol on Ian sometime at the beginning. At the time I found it strange that’s why it kinda stuck. Now we know. So he’s been in power in that nation for a long time yet he waited to change the laws until he had Ian firmly in his grasp. It’s not explicitly stated but emotional and toxic manipulation is quite obvious. Even Sol mentioned it several times. Plus he had to ensure Ian always remained with him so be made Ian dependent and subservient to him to ensure he doesn’t leave.

For the second response. By same I mean their personalities are pretty similar despite the reincarnation. Though I like I said I do understand the dilemma there about losing themselves. But I also understand the other peoples point of view. They want their friend they so respected to remember them too.

And yes the other people in palace remembering was also a conversation with one of the and Sol. Though I am hazy with how they managed that since they can’t have the covenant. I also don’t remember the chapter but I THINK it was after Ian came to Archaia.

3rd. The future doesn’t have to be about the past though. It will just give the ability to make better decisions going forward because of the accumulated experience I think. But for Sol and Ian/Brian it’s more about their relationship and the covenant. Sol literally gave up the dragon throne for Brian/Ian. He sees them as the same person but not like Ian is Brian but Brian is also Ian. It’s like 2 limbs with the same body only the body is the soul here. I am definitely looking forward to Ian regaining his memories because then we’ll know for sure how much the overlap exists.

Phew that was a long response. Hope you actually read it all (￣∇￣")

No ofc I read it all. This is super insightful and tbh looking at things I missed while reading/watching something has never been boring to me.^^

It's definetly manipulative the way the blondie was with Ian there's no doubt about that but I think the reason I can't be too harsh on him is cause, especially with how we see blondie treat Brian after Brian does what he wants and isn't afraid to back down, I can see the interest blondie has in Ian to the point where he obviously has to have turned down the dragon powers or smthng himself to pursue Ian. We can see the method he used to keep Ian to himself is fs super manipulative but since it comes out of something like...interest? Love? Idk exactly. It's hard to blame him. Sol (I'm guessing that's the white haired guys name, bad with rmbring names lol) himself had to be taught how to treat humans and blondie was also a complete dick to Brian until Brian didn't let that shit slide. So I'm wondering what happened along the way where blondie still refuses to acknowledge Ian as a strong person and instead tries to control/manipulate him. Maybe a form of jealousy, maybe he'll never change and that's his downfall. Idk.

Also I thought blondie trying to change the laws came after Ian got ousted of the country? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Oh wait I reread it and I fs see it now. He wanted Ian to be alone and treated like an outsider in a society he lived in even though blondie was in a pretty high position to change the laws the second he found Ian, or way before that even. He wanted Ian to only be able to depend on blondie and be the only person he can trust/depend on. But got ruined when Ian met sol and now he's been using his powers more often and even had that outburst making blondie have to change the law but it was too late and Ian already got taken pit of the country.
Very manipulative and he payed the price (cause he had the upperhand of finding ian first and instead of bonding with him he chose to maniputae him). And so did Ian as now he has the scars of never being accepted as he is and growing up in that toxic environment.

Glad you enjoyed it then XD I love exchanging theories or debating about stories but most people just end up picking a fight when they see dissenting opinion (￣∇￣")

About Lorkan the blonde even their dragon mother determined he isn’t the heir because lacks sympathy or something don’t remember exactly but it was along those lines. So maybe being sadistic is just his personality. He doesn’t know how to treasure what he has he just has to possess it. Sol had that protective instinct that’s why he was the heir until he denied it. Lorkan’s existence is good for Ian’s conflict but we can’t say it’s good for Ian himself. And there’s also the question of whether the blonde sees Ian or Brian. Because his emotion is more obsession than love that started with Brian. AND there’s also the fact that he’s competitive again Sol. So it might all just be a way to defeat Sol.

Yeah...makes sense. Wish we found out the cause of that sadistic side of blondie cause I kinda like intricate villains but rip if we don't.
Also I forgot so much. Ur right rhendotter says that about him and was given a second chance now that sol doesn't want it.
Yeah I agree. Completely forgot about the blatant manipulation he went through...my poor bby. This flashback lasted so long I can't believe I forgot Ian's backstory T^T
Thanks again!! Not often I get these in depth convos about a piece of media I enjoy ^-^/

I don’t hunk tethered is a cause unfortunately. It’s manufacturing defect he was always this way. (￣∇￣")
Yep let’s see what happens next. I am also curious about what the dangerous “thing in the north” shrouded in mystery is supposed to be. Let’s hope we get to that point soon.
And me too. I had fun XD