
In the novel the mirror room scene felt waaay more intense and violent, like she was getting fucked up this felt more tame in comparison. I'm not asking for violence for violence sake but like... The novel made me feel anxious in how awful he was hurting her and this just was like "Oh, that's it?" I swear I remember reading in the novel that multiple mirrors get broken as he beats the shit outta her.
I'm still slightly confused about whats going on between the Duke and the Empress but I'm sure as the story unfolds we'll know more. It seems she did fancy him and he was a nice guy but I'm feeling some yandere vibes from him, which me likey.
I kinda get why she's not happy his power is basically her only power. She didn't do it on her own, she's a puppet for him essentially. Blondie better watch out I have a feeling Enoch will not take kindly to him trying to get closer to the Empress.