So, I get the Wife. Her flesh and blood is being overshadowed by her husband's son, who is a product of infidelity. But where she messed up at was taking it out on Hye-Rang. If your son is second best, killing his half-brother (who is better) won't make your son the best. He'll still be second, except there wouldn't be anyone in the front of him.
What she should've done was direct her anger and anxiety towards her husband. He's the one who had an affair with a Kisaeng (did I say that right??). Hye-Rang didn't ask to be born. He didn't ask to go with his father and become a part of the household. He studied and participated in things bc his mother asked him to be happy and live a better life. It's also not his fault that he's smarter and better than his half-brother. I feel sorry for the kid and I get it, but still...it's not Hye-Rang's fault.
And to appease the household and the anxiety of his scared wife and second-best son, the father sent Hye-Rang to battle. And at a young age at that. That boy wasn't fighting for the country or the Emperor or the people. He was fighting for his own life and his safety and will forever be battle hardened and scarred. How horrible is that?? He was forced to become a "rabid dog of the Emperor" all because he was TOO smart and TOO good at things--again NOT HIS FAULT.
I am so glad we are starting to get into the meat of things--the "nitty gritty" (do people even still say that these days? I cant keep up with y'all youngsters). And I'm starting to understand Hye-Rang and who he was and had to become. I hope we get more of his backstory and moments like this with him and our MC. This has truly become one of my favorite stories.
The poor MC self esteem is shattered and he's more timid than ever. I can't stand it...I cant stand what those that's are doing to him. Plus, he's not making the origami anymore even though they brought him such happiness to create and give them to the ML. This boy's happiness is crushed.
Awww yay! Ref gotta story! I can't wait to get into this and my sharp-toothed, cannibal cutie!!!
.............did I just say cannibal cutie?? *slaps forehead* I....I gotta touch some grass, man.
Akio really is cute. I like it that everybody sees his serial killer face, except Umi. Lol Their story was too short. I wanna know more about him or why he might look creepily like that.
So, I'm re-reading the story and in Chapter 80, Rail explains to Kouichi that when the egg runs out of magic, it basically draws in magic from surrounding atmosphere snd converts it into magic energy to sustain or preserve life. True, Kouichi may be tired from training and such, but I'm wondering is the egg is drawing in what little magic Kouichi has from Caius and its taking his energy as well.
Hmmm....
Also, Caius's father, the King and his General are both in a comatose state...I'm wondering if it's all part of a plan. I don't trust the older man from the Noble family who is pushing Naiad's spot to the throne...I think its her father in law?? I don't know if I trust the Prophet and Prince Materva, the Winged fellow, brother of the egg.
Also, I don't trust Julg, Caius's supposed best friend either. I understand why he supported Naiad's position, but....I don't know....even though he knew something was wrong with Caius locking himself up in the tower for 3 years, I felt he abandoned Caius. But, like I said, I understand his reasoning and thinking that that was part of why Caius cannot become King.
Maybe I'm getting in my feelings, but if I was Caius, I would not have asked for his change of mind and support. I would have cut off any connection left with Julg. Connection is a big thing in the Titans' culture. Its one of the things they thrive off of. But, I can no longer be connected with someone who isn't supporting me--regardless of their reasoning for doing so. I won't be able to trust them anymore.
Ummm...whether or not if some of us want more plot or if some of us dont mind there being continuous smut, the fact of the matter remains and that is Jin saying (or thinking, rather), "He made me nut by filling me up." was 100% sexy and might've left a puddle where some of us are sitting. Just saying.....
I half way want the Empire to crumble. I want the Candimons and her friends to make a deal with Baito and allow them to join them and get rid of the King, Ol Pink Eye Bitch, and Frederick. I want that whole country to crumble with all three of them in it. And what he said about the Duke's wife and trying to turn the assassination attempt back to the Duke....all for the sake of keeping the Royal Family from being damged....Nah, fuck you all the way to Hell you scummy, gummy, dummy bastard King.
This was so heartbreaking that I wish I never read it. If we can't get the next volume, then I hope I forget this story forever. I cried the last few chapters.
Hm.....
So, Number 1 - Never realized just how handsome Tak was until I saw his brother. Im assuming they're not twins, yet they look exactly alike so, somebody please tell me how is it that the Hyung is more handsome than Tak?? Is it that whole thing where one twin might look better than the other one?? Such as Tia looks better than Tamera even though both are beautiful.
And Number 2 - We all know what's gonna happen or we can figure it out, but I actually want Tak to realize his feelings, but it's too late and Sanho moves on. Sure, opposites attract, but Tak's delusion is on another level. His delusion is delusional. Sanho is too sensitive, wears his heart on his sleeves, and is too much of a cinna-roll to be with someone as gruff and overly logical like Tak.
But Sanho is just as delusional as Tak...