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To me the plot is also quite clear. Thanks for the explanation, it’s really good (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
Ohh i thought alicia was the one who gave kai that politics book
I an pretty sure she did. Since she asked Kai what he was studying & her maid helped hide the book. Kai seems too innocent to see the mistreatment (ex the pen & pearls incident). She probably told him to hide the book or told him that he is being used/controlled.
Lmao. Everyone's saying they're confused but like???? I'm not??? I have a pretty good grasp on what's going on. Here's a little explanation about the characters' motives. At least, from what I personally understood.
First, Alicia (kai's sister, the princess in name with no blood connection to the royal bloodline. She already noticed how Kai's guardian, grand duke Hawthorn, is treating him. We don't know the duke's actual motives (there are only theories), but it may be something along the lines of raising a puppet by weakening kai's options. (we've seen how he only studies history. what about defense/offense? etiquette? economics? Etc. You may have not noticed, but I clearly remember a chapter in which after the duke left, Kai took out a politics book he'd been hiding/studying in secret.) So, the duke is probably trying to raise Kai into a blind ruler who doesn't think strategically, but rather uses the fastest options to solve a problem. But perhaps that wasn't the duke's initial goal. He thought he'd be able to pull the strings, but instead created an unbridled monster. Well, that's how it turned out in the novel. Anyways, Alicia is trying to obtain money, power and influence asap so that she can have a say in this matter and protect Kai from those who are trying to exploit and hurt him in any way. She's realized her own weakness and is trying to overcome it not because she personally wants power, but because she realized that kind of power is now a necessity for her & her brother's survival. but yeaaaaaaah. She's secured a good job as the black sun's advisor so nobody can say she's useless. For what society thinks is a proper title for a "lady", she's in the process of securing her place as Ares's fiance. They've already agreed to it, they're just gonna act like lovers for a bit so that Kai won't be suspicious (but honestly it's just weirding him out lmao).
Now Ares. Bro this man is still mysterious as fuck??? (what a surprise for a ml) Not much has been revealed about him yet, but he's obviously interested in the mc and sees her potential as an advisor. But honestly there's no denying he's attracted to her. Not only did he sleep with her, but there are often panels that show him gazing at her in a *whistle* way. (that one panel where we see Alicia's silky hair reflected in his eyes came to mind.) He's also trying to get closer to her (why else would he agree to sharing an office with her???) That's all I know for now.
Edith. (the royal princess by blood) do I even gotta explain? She obviously hates Alicia's guts. Probably because she's one of those vainglorious bitches that think noble blood is everything. Talent, beauty or whatever don't matter to her. Well, that's how society used to be so I'm not surprised. Though, I feel like she /does/ think Alicia's beauty may threaten her position as the empire's most beautiful lady. She's tried to bring Alicia down right from the start & isn't feeling so good about her relationship with Ares, her crush.
KAI. BABYDHDG ok. im calm. Remember when I talked about the politics book kai was hiding? Yeah, that proves even he knows he's being mistreated, and taking action alone. Perhaps because he thinks he'll trouble Alicia if he tells her, or that she may get hurt if she's involved. We've already seen her snap at that bastard who deceived Kai. Now, he probably thinks she'll recklessly try to defend him. How is he taking action? By studying as many subjects as he can in secret because confronting the duke or making complaints would be useless. Who would believe a child? They'll think him getting on the throne got to his head, or he's getting lazy. Please, we all know he's a hard ass tsundere. He cares a lot about his sister, but obviously won't admit it. (choosing the "best" gift for her, worrying about her health, missing her, etc.) Now that I think about it, aren't they both trying hard to protect each other???? FUCK. IM SOFT.
Ahhhhhhh idk what else to mention??? Nothing's crossing my mind rn. But if anyone's confused about something you can ask me, I'll gladly answer if I know anything. This is one of the select few isekais I adore, the comments deadass got me hot.