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You said it perfectly! I agree 100% I like also that Valia, the Saintess and even Thelma stood against the intrusion, instead of waiting for Shu and the House Gartt Knights to come save them. Even though they ran to get away, that was them taking action and not just standing around in the palace. And Valia....she was a beast pretending to be the Saintess and taking on the Prince. It wasn't a sword fight or anything, but she still held her own against him.
I like seeing this uprising from a woman's POV. the decoys, running, hiding, it's realistic, makes me feel worried for them, makes me feel their unease and also the saintess' despair and worry for Valia. Can't wait for Valia and Shuden to be reunited!!