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I'm starting to like Brian more than Ian. Is it just me or he feels more fleshed out as a character? We see more of his personality, his philosophy, his long-term goals and his relationships with the people that aren't the love intrests. Ian's story is too focused on other people like Soleite and that other priest asshole who's name I forgot. And when it's not about those two, it's about Brian. I hope he'll play a more influencial role in his story when we're back to the present but I highly doubt he will.
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I think this is the way the author want to guide Ian. We were shown how the past is. Considering how miserable Ian's life is he's kinda like a lost lamb. And then we were shown Brian's fleshed out characteristics. So for comparison maybe Ian wouldn't be like Brian in the past, but he will have his own character development because he has his own set of trouble.
And yeah I'm kinda tired of everyone complaining. So far this story is so good and it's an original story (without novel to spoiler). So we should trust the author more. I have a feeling this arc will come to an end soon.
PS: I kinda forgot that they don't show the priest in the flashback. I think when the country "seperated", the corrupt one (under this shitty chief) summoned another dragon that is that creepy priest, I guess??
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I friggin' love Brian. He's strong, fiesty, intelligent, caring, and yet as a devious side. I can see why Sol fell for him. He is an instigator while Ian is moved by external forces, some that he is not even aware of. Not that it's his fault, he was born into a horrible situation and is heavily traumatized.
I see them as two entirely characters and to be honest, I prefer Brian as well.
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Man, we've been following those characters for more than 60 chapters and it still feels like there's a brick wall between them. I wish Youngwoo would be more open about his feelings and Jaeya less paranoid about accidentally hurting Youngwoo. It's understandable for the two of them to act this way, but also really frustrating that there's very little progress in their friendship. In any case, Youngwoo needs to confide in someone about the guilt he feels. Ideally that would be a mental health professional, but if he's not ready, maybe starting with telling Jaeya would make him feel better.
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So does God really exist within the universe of this story? I was under the impression he wasn't real and that Sion wasn't a believer
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Pretty sure god is cus it wouldn't explain all the miracles that happened and stigmata. There's also how Shion asked for God's response/a sign during when into prayer after coronation and he got that shine of light. Thought it was the sun rising durong dawn only to find out after from a servant that the sun hasn't risen yet.
Honestly, i think Shion is apathetic to religion and god due to what he had to experience because of religion in general. Like almost all the conflicts in the story gotta drag him into it.
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Maybe I'm thinking abt this too critically but this story is insane on every level. Why do ppl enjoy it? /gen
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It's all preference based. Some people enjoy reading psychological stories. The best part about fiction is being able to explore things that others may be more sensitive to (=・ω・=) I personally like psychological horror, something that isn't for everyone, because I like getting an inside look into the minds of the different characters and their dynamics. There isn't always a specific reason for WHY people enjoy something. Sometimes they just do!
Minchan entering his gaslighter era