I'm kinda beefing with this story now that I've reread it all. I don't mind that Cayena is the Mariest Sue since she's the FL, but all the talk of Raphael and his mom being great dukes seems like character padding and all he does is follow her around. (like Gillian, Raphael's vassal hadn't been checked up on in so long he was murking people left and right and involved in a bunch of illegal activity) Also, kinda icky that they share a sibling (ew).
The emperor is a shitty person. He was embarrassed his wife had an illegitimate child with a dude he didn't like so he took the kid in. Instead of either fully accepting the kid or ignoring him, he actively threatened and emotionally abused him. Why is Rezef the price of the Empress's "unfaithfulness", but his side piece and bonus baby is all fine and dandy? So, neglecting Cayena, abusing Rezef, and can't protect the kid he actually likes... What. Does. The. Emperor. Do?
I don't think Rezef is a redeemable character or anything, I just think he's living out his own revenge plot alongside Cayena but he doesn't have main character plot armor. Also, how tf did Rezef plan and scheme the Nanny into exile? He was like 7-8 years old. I don't think I'll be continuing this story, maybe I'm thinking about it too much but oh well. I hope everyone who sticks around has one heck of a dramatic ride and enjoys the lovely art lmao
I'm kinda beefing with this story now that I've reread it all. I don't mind that Cayena is the Mariest Sue since she's the FL, but all the talk of Raphael and his mom being great dukes seems like character padding and all he does is follow her around. (like Gillian, Raphael's vassal hadn't been checked up on in so long he was murking people left and right and involved in a bunch of illegal activity) Also, kinda icky that they share a sibling (ew).
The emperor is a shitty person. He was embarrassed his wife had an illegitimate child with a dude he didn't like so he took the kid in. Instead of either fully accepting the kid or ignoring him, he actively threatened and emotionally abused him. Why is Rezef the price of the Empress's "unfaithfulness", but his side piece and bonus baby is all fine and dandy? So, neglecting Cayena, abusing Rezef, and can't protect the kid he actually likes... What. Does. The. Emperor. Do?
I don't think Rezef is a redeemable character or anything, I just think he's living out his own revenge plot alongside Cayena but he doesn't have main character plot armor. Also, how tf did Rezef plan and scheme the Nanny into exile? He was like 7-8 years old. I don't think I'll be continuing this story, maybe I'm thinking about it too much but oh well. I hope everyone who sticks around has one heck of a dramatic ride and enjoys the lovely art lmao