
I have the gist of the plot but on a whole there are some flaws in the story telling which make it hard to follow along, especially as a story which really started as a what seemed like a PWP. That is to say, it wasn't plot heavy to begin with, and in fact the magic spell on Leah feels like a cop out to drag on the series; it feels unexpected, but not in an exciting way.
I feel like it needs more context.
Also, the art is kinda.... Weird. It gives me that uncanny valley vibes, and the expressions the characters have are unnerving.

What did the emperor do to Rieta's family that caused such severe grief for her? I can't recall the story and I don't want to go scrolling through 160 chaps to find out

The emperor’s brother who had divine powers and high authority accused Rieta’s mother being a witch or using black magic to subjugate the demons. He killed the Beatrice ( Rieta’s mother ) without the kings permission and Beatrice’s mother grieved of such loss of her daughter and cursed the emperor. Beatrice was sent to the emperor’s kingdom to form peace but the brother of the emperor had seen the subjugated demons with Beatrice and accused her of using black magic and burned her. Beatrice and the emperor hadn’t met as the emperor was away and the brother took the decision upon himself to burn Beatrice. Beatrice’s mother was angry and cursed the emperor with her life , as all she did was send her daughter to form peace but she was accused and killed instead.
I really like how this author writes her characters. They each have their own motivations, the FL has such phenomenal character development, and even the flawed characters make sense in a way where they aren't despicable.
Spoiler**
Khalid is such a flawed character, but really showcases the author's ability to write a flawed character well. His deranged obsession and flawed reasoning make sense based on his implied history, and his inability to let go of Estelle fits far better than if he were to give in and let her live happily with a commander of the nation his own for. Y'all, this is a man who kept the skull of the woman he killed displayed in a shelf in his mansion.
And he doesn't even slightly think that his actions are something to condemn. He thinks he is free of guilt and even better than everyone else.
My guess is that he is the reimbursement of Ares, and that his obsession over Estelle is a reflection of Ares's.
To add to that, the author's choice of showing that connection while retaining each character's unique story and development, and without making them take on the memories and experiences of Ishtar and Ares... It makes this story such an enjoyable and captivating read.
This is such an awesome webtoon, I can't wait to see how the story concludes.
such a good explanation, but who is ishtar and ares again? I forgot..
Its the god that they worship in this story