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I'm only reading the officials (because they're actually better despite some misspellings here and there), and they're almost caught up to the translations so I'm at chpt 61 attgis point.
This is a fantastic story. I have to say though, I'm a little disappointed in Wilhelm's backstory. The author made it seem as though he'd met Rein far earlier than he did. Not only that, there was this whole overshadowing of the gods and I was thinking they were reincarnations of them sent back in time over and over until they fixed whatever went wrong, but that seems to not be the case. I AM curious about Wilhelm having Amaryllis's ring. It doesn't have the stone any more but it's clear that's her ring. He must be a decendant closer than the king's line is.
I also really didn't like the swearing or the use of some slang terms. Like "punk", for example. They don't fit with the story and "fuck", "shit" and "bitch" were not used as swear words or even invented in the period of time this story takes place in...it's also a different world so it really doesn't suit.
Anyway. Besides those minor details, this is a great story! Good plot, actual revenge, love, intrigue and consistent flow and art.
I have to say, I don't think Dietrich is dead. I think he's in a coma somewhere or suffering from amnesia. I really liked him, and death always follows the characters I like so I knew he was gonna disappear somehow. Pesonally, I could never get revenge on someone. I was abused by my brother until I was 13, my stepfather until I was 18 and my mother until I was 23 and I never wanted revenge. I understand how some could want it, sure, but I never wanted it by my own hands. Even now, I just want them to be happy, because being miserable is what made them so miserable towards others. But I'm a big believer in karma and balance and I certainly have a good giggle when it hits them. I'd rather live in peace. I've had enough turmoil for 3 lifetimes and I'm still dealing with the fallout, so I want to take the time I have left on this life and not waste it on petty revenge and upset. Revenge only begets more revenge after all.