23 - so basically, there are some gruesome things both visually and psychologicaly, nothing too new or original in that kind of stories - many shounen can be as gore too - but here it sinks in a swarm of lies
In the beginning you follow the MC, seriously doubting she is sane, but, maybe she could be like a lorenzaccio, dirtying her hands for revenge
Then comes chapter 23 and I’ll stop there - she’s not just manipulating and cheating, she also seems to enjoy doing evil, like sacrificing the hostage people in the worse manner
You can’t help absolutely pitying the hostage, because he’s a real good person, and she obviously doesn’t deser to be saved any longer …
The Way to Protect the Female Lead's Older Brother