ngl this gonna have major spoilers fr so if u dont wanna read it thats fine
also I'm low-key being disrespectful fr,mb
the characters pasts or personalities are glossed over throughout the novel and aren't built upon or revisited after a casual mention
Kinda feels like author out it in to further the plot n not for character development
because we miss out on who these ppl are and why they act the way they do, their relationship seems to remain the same (abuser n victim) even tho The Ziggiest Zagger does kinda fall in love. this is kinda looking u in the eye when Zigina forces Kay into marriage, and mc agrees on the sole basis that he literally cannot conceive (unfortunate pun) of any other option. I don't think I'm pulling this outta my ass cuz he reiterates his sense of helplessness in relation to his agreement of marriage when Zark Zuckerburg was like: I think ur trying to run away from me, but that's not gonna happen cuz who would take ur sorry ass in? everyone knows I'm the alpha emporer, and they don't want to see my angy wolf form. MC responds actually agrees with him for like the 3rd and last time in the book,as he's like "yeah I'm fucked fr" Zigrunt still does not consider mcs autonomy nor actually ruling his kingdom.
I personally feel like he is in love, but is just such a large dick that he himself gets in the way of expressing or even thinking like non Geneva convention breaking thoughts towards kay.
honestly, I hated the novel even more because of the way they treat their kid,but if I understand Kay's distain since he literally looks like kays abuser
ALSO THERES FUCKING STEPBROTHER INCEST BULLSHIT AT THE END OF THE GODDAMN EPILOGUE
THIS SHIT WAS SO ASS YET IT SOMEHOW MANAGED TO GET EVEN SHITTIER
ALSO THE FAMILY FUCKER WAS ZIGCESTS BITCHASS RIGHT HAND MAN, WHO ALLOWED HIMSELF TO BE FUCKED N THEN MARRIED TO HIS STEPBROTHER FOR A FEW FUCKING DABLOONS
ARE YOU KIDDING ME BRO
WHAT
best narrator out there
WTF. Thanks though. I suspected it would go that route.
I feel so much dread for Kay. I saw something in the comments about a bowl. But decided to ignore it. But oh god it's bad. I already didn't like the duke as a character I thought he looked very different and beautiful from other leads. But that's all the compliments I could spare cause I found his character to be vile. It's the same trope as many other mangas/man has, which is disappointing. I could not warm up to his character not just for his actions. It is because of how the other characters reacted and thought about him, especially Kay.
He justifiably thinks the duke is a terrible human being, the sweet moments they share feel gross because moments before the duke does something awful against Kay's wishes. Everything he does that could be seen as kindness does not feel genuine because he always has a selfish motive behind it. He does not care for people unless it serves him. I said a quiet "Oh no" to myself when that bowl scene came up. Imma continue reading it just to see how it ends, but it won't mean I'll feel good about it.
It's like witnessing a train wreck but unable to look away. Sometimes I wonder why I torture myself. Idk why this hit me so deeply. Maybe because I found Kay to be a relatable and likable character despite him being so frustrating when it comes to combat and needing to be saved at every turn. Like cmon man pull your big boy boots on and show them what your made of!!! Beautiful art though. I would like to hear from others what they think. Pls, be respectful.