I read the only chapters translated, 15, of the novel but if anyone knows where I can get the original transcript I would happily use google sama and it's awesome powers. Or you know a link to an actual translation.
Anyway, this is really good. This story features the 'miscommunicatoon'/ 'misinterpretation ' trope and did it really well. The prince was traumatized and is justified in his hate and paranoia. To him the FL is simply plotting thus he won't believe in her genuine actions. Idk about you but that trope is usually used and makes the MC look ditzy and stupid. Just look at 'Father I don't want to be married'. That MC didn't realize the rat was referring to her. Good grief that was cringe inducing.
I really looked forward to how people react to her change. When the prince saw her saves
a kid he was suprised. Similarly one character didn't know her previously and believes the rumors are grossly inflated and the prince is self centered. That WAS GREAT. i kinda hope that since he didn't know her before he will fall for our MC who everyone hates (again, justified but very sad).
It was a really beautiful and tragic relationship. However the FL lived a censored life. when she realized what happened she felt horrified to the point she willingly died. Had the ML trusted her more I'm sure she would have helped and they would have lived happily.
It is ultimately a toxic relationship, and I really wish the FL had more self respect instead of this guilt to live for herself rather than to serve her ex. That would be the greatest ending, the FL moves on and marries a stud while the ML feeling guilt will continue to yearn for her and be alone for the rest of his life.I
Ultimately this is a really complicated relationship and many motives can easily be justifex, but I still want the FL to move on with her life.
Alzo the ML is like 20 years older. That's a huge no nto for me. even if they disregard age he will be old and die far earlier than her and leave her all alone. Truly a cruel fate.
i don’t think that’s practical in my opinion- if it were only him suffering that’d make no sense. for her to just get over the fact that she was basically ignorant to the sufferings of the people within her territory is impractical and impossible, yet for him to suffer like that. it’s a good story because they both live with the pain and memories of the sins they committed and don’t just forgive themselves quickly. the only toxic thing within their relationship to me was the trust- he didn’t know if he could trust her, honestly i wouldn’t either even if i was head over heels in love with her.
spoiler.
none of what u wished for just then happens anyways, i read the novel
ofc the age difference is a bit iffy- he’s 14 years older than her. she’s 15? and he’s 29
I really want to see an MC who's had enough and fucking kill these abusive jerks. Honestly damn the consequences. It would be so satisfying for an MC to end those bastards. Afterall once someone snaps it won't matter how different their positions will be. Death is the great equalizer, and no one is above it. A rich man is just as likely to die fro a stab wound in the face as a poor man would.
Normally the second ML is really compelling and makes me want to tear out the FL's heart for for not choosing them, but this time I'm completely satisfied with Cabel. Don't get me wrong the prince is mighty fine as well, but he just seems to fake at the moment. Cabel is much more genuine with his affections and I can feel the love from his actions. Maybe the prince will get development, but as of now I can't imagine him loving the FL.
As a side note I'm pretty sure every reincarnation/isekai is in fact the most beloved children of the gods. I mean they gave them second chance didn't they? It makes sense for Renee to have such divine power if the gods gave her another life.
The ML is Cabel,im not gonna spoil you anything though.
This story has awesome misinterpretation moments. Our MC knows how to live while everyone else believes she will die. They interpret her actions as her being strong and resolute. I adore this especially seeing how the emperor was a shit father and now suffers remorse. I hope our MC doesn't forgive him (not like she could, she didn't suffer) and just says they will never be daughter and father, but only emperor and princess to each other.
Equally I hope the novel couple suffers. Especially that self centered FL. What a bitch, not caring about how everyone else literally suffers. I especially hope the FL cheats on the ML so he suffers and he kills her. A perfect ending to their romance.
Okay, so you have EVIDENCE that your mother killed the crown prince, and is all around psycho. She hates the duke's family, and your fiance from said family recently had a monster target her and her alone. What a stupid prince. Empress or not she killed royalty and must be punished. Not to mention if she killed royalty what's to stop her from killing any other noble? How can the prince not make this connection? How can no one realize the queen needs to die?
Also the translation has become really sloppy around ch 110. What happened?
Honestly, I've been wondering about this too. IDK about dying, but if she really did the deed, she needs to be punished by the law.
I love a good vengeance story. It's so satisfying to watch all those jerks suffer for their crimes. I kinda wished we extended their suffering.
But now we go into act 2 with new enemies
Idk about y'all, but I greatly dislike the MC. I can respect wanting to live in financial security, but her life sucks. What sort of hobbies does she have? What sort of friends (other than Paul and the governor) does she meet repeatedly? doing nothing just sounds so stupid.
That bit about sending the poor to war/the frontier horrified me. That wasn't helping the population. That was culling it.
What HAS she contributed to the political scene (other than killing the poor)? She's interested in expanding education, very admirable, but why? She herself admits to wanting to avoid any responsibilities or work. So she contradicts herself. It would be far better if she implements what systems she knows will be helpful or bits of knowledge like hygiene or diet or whatever since the beginning if she was going to enter politics.
And the romance sucks. Seriously it's like the emperor forced himself to love her to boost his image or approval. I mean it was after hearing others gossip that he changed his attitude towards her. He should get to genuinely interact with her if he were to fall in love. Instead it's so superficial.
I gather that the supposed villain Ignis is actually quite kind, it's just he makes the tough choices and can easily be labelled a villain.
But Letio is just so adorable! His nativity complements our MC's rather serious disposition. Curse second male lead syndrom!
No way
Get out of her with that nonsense
I actually agree with you! I mean isn’t he the ML.
I bet he’s half brother would turn out to be a pyschopath.
Why? Ignis already loses everything to letio if it plays out like the novel Selena read. He loses his chance to inherit the throne and his fiance Ilea. You gotta give the poor guy something...(〜￣△￣)〜
Plus he seems like a pretty decent guy so far.
Yeah. Ignis seems to care about the state of the country and fairness evident with how angered he was by nobles paying to escape the military. Already a good leader.
But this won't be the novel. Our MC has already changed so much. I'd be happy if Ignis gets the crown. I do like him as the ML, and the dynamic of superior and subordinate they got going on is good, but Letio also balances out great with the MC and I can see a backstory where she saved/inspired him as children and she forgot but he didn't. The subtext shows he has a reason for interacting with Celesitine which has great potential for romance that I would like to see play out.
The 'change ML' is kinda a joke. I mean both guys are great, but we all know shes staying with Ignis. I just think a Letio romance would be great to see aswell
No offense MC, but you are kinda lame. I mean you don't have magic and instead knowing about modern day items constitutes as magic. It's great she uses her knowledge and I wish we see more instances of this, like food preservation or hygiene, but she was cheated. Accused of being a witch and no magic. SUCKS.
Anyways ch 15 was kinda badass. The ploy was obvious and not praiseworthy as it was possible only because they were stupid (but a more intricate one can easily be used for people of actual intelligence) but it still took guts to take such a risk. I especially love how it seems she will finish the last one off.
Is it really lame? She can't really do much about it. She remembers her past life. I pretty sure from a medieval period perspective, that would be considered magic. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
honestly this is the most realistic of reincarnation stories. just an ordinary girl with some knowledge. not everyone knows about food preservation and stuff. but she is pretty smart in some areas which is why people respect her. she isnt lame, shes just normal