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I think there have already been comments about this, but seeing all the comments on this chapter, I'll explain again for anyone who wants to know and hasn't seen yet.
In Chapter 89-93 (Novel Chap. 103-105), Yoojin has the encounter with Diarma. Yoojin defeated Diarma and gained the magic stones.
In Chapter 96 (Novel Chap. 108), Yoojin cuts his chest and to put the magic stones in. Since Yoojin has the Caregiver abilities, he's able to create another being with his power and the stones. (idk if someone can explain that better than i can)
Then in the novel (chapters 140-143), Yoojin visits Sung Hyunjae. If you remember, Hyunjae is one of the people who is very sensitive to the change. Basically his memories pre-regression are refusing to be "absorbed" to the Hyunjae now. So he's pretty much rejecting himself which caused some problems with himself where the pasts self kind of took over for a bit or something (I can't explain it really well). That led to confusion and Yoojin being dropped in an aquarium...but anyways, Yoojin used his mind skill from Diarma, and he was able to talk to the fragment of Sung Hyunjae (pre-regression memories).
The fragment of Hyunjae says that he doesn't want to disappear, but he isn't the main host so he's fading. The fragment wants a new body, in particular the one that Yoojin is "growing" (is that the right word?). Yoojin is obviously like no, but Fragment Hyunjae says the stone is cracked so it won't work properly. If Fragment Hyunjae goes into the stone, he'll be able to make it work. So, that happens.
The first appearance of Yoojin's kid is in chapter 271 in the novel. The kid doesn't have a name at first, Yoojin just called the kid Changeling (because that's what the kid is)
Sorry if this is long and made no sense
Manta says Season 4 is starting March 7th.
https://manta.net/en/series/wake-up-warrior?seriesId=1156
So I hope it will be uploaded on here soon after.
I think the main problem that a lot of people in the comments have is that they came into this manhwa with the wrong mindset. Of course, it might not have been their fault, but if you started this thinking you would get a nice romantic story with a side of action, then you need to understand that this isn't it. Like look at the tags, there is no romance tag there.
You need to read this knowing that the point is to show a story of what happens when a psychopath/monster develops an obsession with someone, and how they maybe become a little more human (because as we can see at the moment he is so clearly not).
Of course I can understand people hating Ilay for his actions, I think that's the way he was written: to be hated, but if people are hating on the manhwa or calling the writing trashy for simply doing what it set out to do, then they need to reconsider what they're looking for and just go find a different manhwa instead of projecting their morals on a character who clearly has none. Now, don't get me get wrong, I obviously do not condone his actions, but we're reading this for entertainment not to some grand lesson or takeaway. And I also understand this story is not everybody's cup of tea, and those people should walk away and choose something else but not shit on a story and tell everyone it's awful simply because they don't enjoy it.
Personally, I think these kinds of stories can be fascinating, and I think the manhwa does a pretty good job at depicting things, and the writing and storytelling is consistent and well thought out.
And I know a lot of people are probably going to dislike me for saying this, and that's fine, but I feel like this needed to be said.
TL;DR: PASSION is not supposed to be a romance, so stop treating it like one. Ilay is not a regular human being, so stop expecting him to be one. And just because you're not enjoying the story, doesn't necessarily mean it's a garbage work.
Note: I'm not a psychology expert or anything so please forgive me if I used terms incorrectly.
I read this over on b a t o, and this user: https://mto.to/u/1188470-rose_flags/comments has a lot of good comments that give insight on Ilay and Taeui's characters if anyone's interested
right like its been established from the start that the male lead is fucked up in the head and its not gonna be a fluffy wholesome bl but still they complain 100 chapters in
Exactly! From the very beginning, it’s been made very clear that he’s Rick Riegrow, the psycho killer from the Europe branch, what did people expect him to do?
Exactly and well said. Have you read 'The Beast Must Die'?
i enjoyed that one sm! im kinda obsessed with the whole "not a normal person" x normal person troupe bc of that one
Thank you! And no I have not, but I read the synopsis, and it definitely sounds intriguing. Do you recommend it?
I read it two years ago, I did like it a lot. It has a similar theme to this. The art isn't as elegant, but truthfully, from my memory, it was a more satisfying read than this one is overall. imo ofc :) See what you think:)
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/the_beast_must_die/
Thanks! Definitely checking that out.
I think I need to balance all the fluffy love goo I read with some psycho obsession/dominance.
But whatever, everyone has their guilty pleasures!
Thanks! I’ll make sure to read it when I have the time
Yes:) If you do read it, make sure to stick with it.. It gets more and more interesting, imo.. The first scenes may seem like some kind of typical yaoi, it's not. :)
I'm about 5 or so chapters in on "the beast must die," and it's starting off with a... a bang (come on, that pun was just laying right there! ). I like the use of the color shading and black & white over the panels to help set the moods.Thanks again for the recommendation.
Welcome!! yes, the pun was begging to be used. I am rereading right now, since I read it two years ago and now I recommended it, I thought I would reread with fresh eyes.