MangaWasBetter's manga / #Strong Female Lead(4)

I saw it, and it's my kind of weird. The plot, at first, seems to begin as a classic tragic MC. But then, goes beyond regular empress rising stories, giving me hope and crushing it while earning my respect. It has so far up to Ch. 14 built up characters very well set up impressions foreshadowed to be broken, and showed potential for face slapping. Most of all, we've got a stoically cool and capable yet romantically naive MC who deserves to find love despite her circumstances. I foresee power couple and fluff, with drama on the sidelines using the highlight of political plots and schemes.

It's been such a journey reading this; I honestly remember finding this as the novel first, so seeing the art was so heartrending. I really look forward to how this story further develops. Ideally, I wish Jeannette happiness because she is just as much a victim in the story as Athy and Claude; it really revolves around their delicate balance now. We are now finding that the original story might not have ended as happily beyond the novel as we and Athy expected. So, it's really nerve wracking to feel that looming tragedy tag hiding around a corner. My ideal ending is that Jeannette learns to love herself and create her own family instead of yearning for the delusion. I hope Athy and her stay friends because they genuinely like each other; Athy would live blissfully for 7-10 more years by Claude's side before marrying, if she wants which is hinted in this Author's other stories. If any of you know, the rumor is that Claude refuses to let Athy marry because he wants to spend more time with her, which she allows, so she does not marry until 25 or 28, which is late in their culture. But, we don't know which love interest she chooses. The story is completely different from Athy's world, so they are the only ones who can really understand each other's pain: fear of abandonment, loneliness, and yearning for love. I truly hope to see Claude dote on Athy more, especially once he realizes she has two suitors he needs to kill-- I mean fend off for a while. I honestly appreciated the author's subtle hint through Athy that romance is taking a back seat, family drama will be the focus in the upcoming season. I hope Ezekiel finds happiness too, but I just don't see him winning against our magician unless Luke decides to sacrifice himself for Athy. I can totally see him giving up his immortality/ longevity for her. I want Luke to live! Claude's brother seemed like a total clod fish, but like Claude we may be misunderstanding him because of the narrow view of the novel. The world has expanded and is exploring developments beyond the novel now, so there could be some misunderstanding behind the brothers and the use of black magic. It could still be a whole coup-de-at, but I sincerely hope Jeannette gets a family member. So, I'm routing for Jeannette to change that idiot brother's heart, so Athy and Claude can be spared. Moreover, can we please see Lily and Sir Robain crying tears of happiness as well? I'd love to see them at Athy's wedding in an epilogue time skip. If possible, I ship them, but if they prefer to be single I respect that too.

The potential smells so ripe; I am ready for the face slaps and drama. I read this but I should be sleeping before my exam.

I'm from the Light&Shadow fans; can we just appreciate how they lured us with moments of Edna as a mom? Three beautiful children and parents finally getting time to themselves, too cute. I freaking appreciate how we are seeing that baby Alex be a young man like his father. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Key and Elisa too! More importantly, I madly respect Jessica and hope to see more backbone development for Agnis. She needs strength and I hope she finds happiness to.