Lauvil's manga / #Isekai(195)

Paused ch. 78

I'm glad I picked this up, it seems really interesting. We stan a strong female lead!

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MC was living a tough life after her parents and grandma died, living with her abusive uncle and his bullying daughter. While those two are arguing they are suddenly summoned to another world, who need a "Goddess of Light" to save them from some demons or something. They only meant to summon one person, but got two. Therefore, when the cousin has her affinity checked and the orb glows, the summoners don't even bother checking the MC's affinity - thus obviously missing that mc-girl is the real Goddess of Light. But we all know where that plot line is going at this point. MC can't be sent back to her world, so she is sent to the Second Order of Knights to work, while her cousin goes to stay at the crown prince's castle to live in luxury. Obviously. Bc when you summon someone - ripping them permanently from the world they knew and the people they love - if you can't use them, you discard them like the unwanted burden they are. (Come one, ppl. Fucking take responsibility better than this). Lucky for her, the place she's sent to, despite being humble conditions, suit her very well. The people are nice, she gets to work in community kitchen (which she seems to love) and as a bonus: There's a hot, cool, kind knight who's about to fall in love with her. This story reminds me soooooo much of another manga I've read. I really liked that one, so the premise of the story is something I enjoy reading. It just isn't the same, though, when it's the second time you read the same plot. There are also some minor details that bother me - details that the 'original' either didn't have or it resolved in a more satisfying manner. So, I'll probably read it till the end, but I don't expect a lot from the story. Got bored waiting in-between chapters. I'll just drop it.

In the beginning, I really liked this story. It had angst and sexual tension, which I'm a sucker for. Our FL has PTSD. She's been a slave, attempted raped multiple times, she doesn't know the language of the world she's in, she's lost friends, and now she's alone. Our ML is a lone wolf, after he committed the crime of murdering a Bishop (with good reason, though) and has been expelled from the paladin order he was a part of. He's in a dark place too, yet he can't forsake his own noble/honourable nature and gives in and takes the FL under his wing, when she clings onto him after he saved her. The story itself seemed a bit over the top (with all the rape attempts) but it had potential for a lot of drama. However... Right now I'll have to put it on hold. The past two chapters have been brain-meltingly stupid. How she had the thought "maybe this is just an Inn. He seems honourable and he's been treating me well so far", yet still goes back to the conclusion that he's trying to sell her, is beyond me. Her actions, as well, make no sense. She could've just opened the door and run out, but instead she decides to assault her "captor". She's not even sure, and is having doubts to whether or not he has malicious intent. And if he did, the option of assaulting him seems way more risky than just running away while he's distracted. Wtf. Also, if she's so hellbent on the idea that he is trying to harm her, why would she still want to follow him and cling onto him when he leaves the room? Like, author please. At least have your characters be consistent. I just don't know where this is going, and whether it'll get any better, or if it will be a gigantic waste of time to continue it...