I have my fair share in reading isekai works like this (with a male lead in focus) and Adjest is like a breath of fresh air. She's cool, calculative, loyal, smart. She knows what she's doing and a BAMF at work. I can name other women like her but they come from works with a female leads.
when men are in the spotlight, the women tend to be underdeveloped and only present for their interests, most of which are romantic. So seeing Adjest learn and grow physically and emotionally (especially compared to her time as an adult in the shadow world) is so refreshing.
and looking at Desir's perspective, wouldn't seeing his aloof teammate becoming more expressive than before be heartwarming? He's must've known Adjest for years but only now has he got the chance to see her become a new person?
TL;DR, don't ever think Adjest is a character made for romance. she's her own person. Don't forget, Desir and Adjest has history with each other. just because she doesn't remember, that does not take away Desir's feelings towards their bond as teammates.
I have my fair share in reading isekai works like this (with a male lead in focus) and Adjest is like a breath of fresh air. She's cool, calculative, loyal, smart. She knows what she's doing and a BAMF at work. I can name other women like her but they come from works with a female leads.
when men are in the spotlight, the women tend to be underdeveloped and only present for their interests, most of which are romantic. So seeing Adjest learn and grow physically and emotionally (especially compared to her time as an adult in the shadow world) is so refreshing.
and looking at Desir's perspective, wouldn't seeing his aloof teammate becoming more expressive than before be heartwarming? He's must've known Adjest for years but only now has he got the chance to see her become a new person?
TL;DR, don't ever think Adjest is a character made for romance. she's her own person. Don't forget, Desir and Adjest has history with each other. just because she doesn't remember, that does not take away Desir's feelings towards their bond as teammates.