A Trace of the Wonder
(Writing this while I'm shitting cause it gets my brain wheels turning) THIS DESERVES 6 STARS BRO, 5 AINT ENOUGH. Spectacular story omggggg. From start to finish it was so fucking interesting holy shit. I wasn't expecting the horror elements nor the serious/psychological plot. Yiseon's backstory was absolutely tragic; losing his parents first while on a trip with his friends, being left all alone, together, but then losing them too. Jesus fuck. The guilt he felt for using them and not letting them rest in peace just so he could live was so intense and heart-shattering, and he vowed to also take his own life to be with them after he let them rest with the help of Hyeon. Both Hyeon and Yiseon were using each other: Hyeon was using Yiseon's abilities to overthrow his brother and better Chord's influence and public opinion while Yiseon was using Hyeon's nullification ability to set his friends free and then to kill himself, since he alone couldn't due to his powers. That realization was crazy. I loved their contrast, both in colors, abilities, and roles. They acted as each other's light, their sun. Hyeon, despite his deep ties to the shadows (both metaphorically and literally) acted as Yiseon's light, who broke the shackles tying him to his past and whose love made him want to keep living, while Yiseon strayed Hyeon from the path of darkness, from the cold vengeance and revenge, and shone the needed light in his life, warmed his heart. I loved them both. Both showed such deep character, and developed so well in the story, but especially Yiseon. It was a whole journey of ups and downs and plot twists, with no plot holes and nice, natural ties to everything. Hyeon had left me confused for some time, as I wasn't sure if he was just using Yiseon or if he truly liked him. Now I know that it was both. He was using him both physically and psychologically to obtain his goal and achieve his vendetta against his brother, but during his pace he fell in love with Yiseon, and finally realized his feelings the moment the light of his life was about to extinguish. Apart from the romance aspect of it though, the whole manhwa was so fucking cool. I loved the fighting and the 7 chain dungeons. (It showed ancient Greek omg I was freaking out. ONE TIME IT WAS MODERN GREEK THO BRO THAT AINT ANCIENT GREEK- whatever). I adored the team so much. Every time they talked about a future with Yiseon it broke my heart. Love themmmm. Glad they are all friends now and happy. They were so sweet and understanding and badass and were their own characters too which I love. Idk what else to say. It was amazing. Totally recommend.
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