I think it has something to do with the fact that she told that her powers don't work on ppl who don't trust her, or believe her. Something like that, correct me if I'm wrong
But it worked on that guy in the cells and he didn’t trust her either. But as soon as she convinced this asshole of a grandpa marquis that she’s a double agent, she should have used her powers on him. The bitch could also be done because that girl is thick as two bricks and believes that she’s better than everyone and that’s her downfall. I just don’t get why she wouldn’t use those around the two of them to pry this information out in front of everyone and then use her powers to finish them off by making them admit it all…
Her abilities only work on people that perceive themselves as below her, and the Marquis definitely thinks of himself as her superior so her powers won’t really work on him not until he sees her as someone that stands above him
I think there are mixed ideas about how her powers work, because it was brought suddenly.
At first I read the condition was "trust", but she used them without trust, and now you say "status", which makes some sense but it would be great to clarify this part, because having the powers and not using them it is really strange ><
Exactly! I thought it was about people who believe her and “trust” her but trust is one of those things that could literally mean anything. I trust a life guard to protect me from drowning but I don’t trust them with my money or life’s secrets. If it’s about power dynamics and status then that still would be to get since she’s an extension of the duke and he’s a marquis. And if it’s about relational power dynamics then the guy in the jail wouldn’t have spilled his guts! ╥﹏╥ I think author had a vision and drove the plot while blindfolded and veered off course cause now her powers make 0 sense to me…
It could be an issue with the translation... Just thinking, because I did not notice a thing, but I am not native English speaker
I’m a native speaker but tbh I’ve grown used to ignoring translation issues on this app. Even officially sometimes has issues so I’ve given up lol
She literally has the power to bend people to her will via her words. She could easily have them admit in front of everyone why they are there and to what purpose and have them admit to trying to stage a coup. All this feels so pointless since her eyes would literally solve all of these minor issues…