1 Mage is the one plotting against couple... 2 ...because the dad and manipulative maid in cahoots led him to believe that the concubine betrayed her. Perhaps lying to him that it was her who wanted to have him killed after receiving his precious rings. That he is in no position to be in love with her, something to that effect. 3 Resolving this misunderstanding will put an end to his motivations. Who can do it? The main couple who will hopefully grow feelings for each other as they try to solve this.
Is he the guy who appears with the blonde cray cray when she throws stuff in her room? The guy who gave her the red stone to enchant Caramel's knight? Wouldn't he be older in this case?
1 Mage is the one plotting against couple...
2 ...because the dad and manipulative maid in cahoots led him to believe that the concubine betrayed her. Perhaps lying to him that it was her who wanted to have him killed after receiving his precious rings. That he is in no position to be in love with her, something to that effect.
3 Resolving this misunderstanding will put an end to his motivations. Who can do it? The main couple who will hopefully grow feelings for each other as they try to solve this.