Currently read 10 chapters..I'm a bit surprised honestly. Maybe my expectations were too high after finishing the latest chapter of 'Ember knight' written by the same author. As far as I know, this takes place in the same universe maybe the timeline is a bit messed up. Nonetheless I prefer 'Ember knight', it might be recency bias because I read that first. But it's hard to imagine it's from the same author, the narration is completely different with the tone and so on. Maybe it's because the personalities of the MCs are so drastically different that it makes the story feel a certain type of way. The connection I see atm is when 'Ramen' mentioned that there are three legendary magicians, few great magicians and other ordinary magicians, that was also divulged in 'Ember Knight'. Atleast we can see the author's progress in writing as well.
Update (2/12/22) : Okay..starting from Ch11, it definitely picks up. Hardar joining the gang really completed the group dynamic for me, it is comparable to Toph joining Team Avatar for me. You don't know that it's incomplete without putting them in the equation. I like that we get the world building, the history of the world and each important character's backstory - from The Three Legendary Magicians, to Black Hen, the Blacksmith (man that made me feel things..made me believe in love again), the strongest knight 'Pure White Elephant'. It was a good decision to explore this manhwa and give it a try since I love 'Ember Knight' so much. Getting backstory and knowing where some of the characters come from adds to the story so much. I have an idea on how the Black Hen operates and what they plan on doing with Caelan (?) power. I like that our immortal MC gets peace and that his story lives on through 'The Epic Tale of Gilgamesh'. Also I like the reveal that this was written by Trudia through the obnoxious stories told by Ram on their journey to the end of the World.
Since this story is completed and all that's left is side stories, I hope we get to the sister of Hardar and their reunion. I am also looking forward to knowing more about the first disciple and find out his motivation behind killing his master. Ram never found out about it but he surely regrets not asking. That reminds me, the fact that Ram distorted history by putting on the alias as the 'Sword Saint' and going around teaching people..and how that ties into the Blue color swordsmanship taught to knights that is all about attacking and not defending which worked for him since he was an immortal..nice
This website does not have the complete side stories so I went on Tappytoon and read it all there. I never knew Tink would play such a vital role in the story and be an inspiration for knights. His speech about being strong and powerful, that those who are strong are whom have the power to kill but those who are powerful are those that can kill but choose not to. That speech is iconic and is repeated in 'Ember Knight' by Qilin of all people. I love that we see his colleagues again in the sequel. Also, he was the person whom they say started the war between the East and West. Although the General is alive and well..with one arm nonetheless. The context that dragons are dumb and that their words weigh them down given by a Dragon hunter was insightful. Also love how Hardar's master was the one who saved the dragon and that's how she managed to get by despite being a dunce. A dragon's blessing is neat...he lived for a hundred years due to it. The East are truly despicable people, exploiting the dragons and using them to their demands. That's why they all moved to the West, also love the snippet we get of a dragon whom managed to completely blend to society.
Epic Of Gilgamesh