Spoiler and ranting ahead…
I think the plot is interesting, the FL has some strange incurable disease and knows when she’ll die and the OGML was written as a gentle knight that is “always” caring towards others even over his own needs/wants. When I read the title and summary I thought the FL would treat him terribly out of grief/anger that she was about to die after being transported to another world, slowly his morality would erode and he’d become more villainous. Nope, turns out his parents did some preventive conditioning so that he wouldn’t become I guess someone who treated everyone as an enemy with his guard-up or a sociopath. OGML has repressed his emotions/thoughts to the point where he ain’t sure what he wants nor if he has any aspirations. The OGFL had a rose-glass tinted love story with the OGML without getting to the root of who he was…at least the FL whose doomed to die realizes his words don’t match his feels. The people the OGML helps also are unappreciative and seem wasteful, they’d be at a loss for sure if he is true to his repressed self or can no longer maintain his conditioning. It made me sad that no one wants his true self but the FL, but like he said since she’s given up what will he do? I’m thinking he’ll offer someone else’s life/magic to cure her if her family wasn’t able to find one. I find his mask of “gentle knight” much more interesting then him actually being one.
I like some aspects of this storyline, her initial conviction to change her doomed fate and change the way people see her. FL does well with the knowledge she has from the OG novel, but what gets so frustrating is how there are obvious changes and there’s still thoughts about the same things happening out of nowhere. Like this is your reality now get it through your thick skull! ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ
Spoiler/ranting…
I mean the reference again to Roselia being house Chade’s fury instead of weakness makes me worry if anything happens to her or that baby all hell will break lose. Also, I love the wholesomeness while thinking that it actually hurts Roselia more not to have some basic self-defense or poison tolerance. I mean it was already said that her nervous system was even worse since she had no poison tolerance like her husband and son. And I get the new family member not going through the same inhumane treatment but I hope the overprotection doesn’t lead to more misfortune. And Ein’s love story really is taking a back seat. （￣へ￣）
Further ranting….
Usually the novels, comics, or books are more detailed. It may have not been much to add more to this kidnapping scene to make it even more devastating. The anger and sadness was still coming as well as the hopelessness. I wanted to skake or beat some sense into these stupid people, especially since Edith wanted so desperately to believe in the FL. I mean I appreciate people not suddenly changing just because the “villainess” changes for the better. And I get that the author/main storyline has control over the main characters. The OGML has been finding OGFL suspicious but the “love” for her overrides anything and everything else which actually puts him in more of a villain role or actually somewhat a death-note, or sad minion role (no way the author loves their characters treating them like this all these cycles or rebirth). It reminds me that Killian had those subliminal messaging of Edith being a snake, lavish spender, and liar but this Edith made him actually want to put into the work to counter/question the programming in his head even if it easier to go along with it. ╥﹏╥
I get what others are saying…
I see why people were saying this storyline was confusing. First of all the suicide part on the divine being/god part didn’t make since FL wasn’t trying to kill herself which makes me wonder how many other afterlives are messed up in that world. I really like the cute bodyguard with hetercromia, wish he had a backstory. Also, FL wasn’t given much to work with seeing as she knows nothing about the new world she’s in. But she lost points with me when clearly you don’t know who you can trust why leave your bodyguard outside, and why have sexual advances towards someone who hates you. Now you look like a complete fool since he was raped/sexually assaulted by the emperor. I like a clever/sassy system but not one that doesn’t prepare the person who’s clueless.
Some questions for those who have read...
I skipped ahead before reading all the way through and it seems like she gets along with some of the guys depicted on the cover, but this (as much as I'd like it too) may not ever be a reverse harem. Or it may take a super long time? Does this have a single LI? Is there good plot and development?
Rape is not okay, some people like rape foreplay/fantasy but there is consent involved. So far, first impressions…
One thing I realized from the beginning the three MCs are all victims one way or another. The FL was only conceived as a tool of her mom never receiving any affection except from her “brother” who seemed to be sexually assaulted by her mom. He couldn’t take it anymore and seemed to turn into a serial killer of women, the knight is in the servant—master position of being a substitute for her “brother.” Of course in these type of stories there is nothing in place to protect children/people from abuse or centers for treatment. No doubt there would be psychological damage, it would be better if we saw some healing within the smut, how the FL overhauls the system and protects other children like her and her brother.
Some venting ahead...
I'm glad that after all these chapters those triplets hatched, I'm not sure about the passage of time or how long pregnancy lasts in this world but it's been forever. I get that differences on the smallest level will be grounds for prejudice and discrimination of the highest levels, but it really killed some of the joy. And wouldn't this be the time to start getting people use to half-beasts, I mean everyone in this world has elements of other animals or are more human-like, actually it would make more sense to ostracize the beasts that look more human. Since the FL started movements on improving lives what about slowly integrating civil rights, I also expect that the "half-beasts" would grow tired of living hidden from others and start living unashamedly. I know they began from a curse but why should they change who they are? Σ( ￣□￣||)
Just a little venting and praising…
The FL did mourn her and the previous owner of her body’s past but she didn’t wonder the whole time whether or not she could alter the main storyline instead she took actions that would ensure her safety and began paving a path towards happiness. The OG FL is adorable and the rest of her family was worth winning over! I’m not even irritated, just cursing the FL’s and previous body owner’s scummy fathers and hope they and her brother and sister feel powerless and valueless as she felt. (︶︿︶)＝凸
Just some thoughts ahead….
I read some comments before reading and I’m at 13 ch. at the moment. I can see why many people love the 2nd ml. I thought some things that aren’t typically seen: FL isn’t going on and on about how she’s got an inescapable fate and can’t can’t fully enjoy or live life in a new world, her dedication to helping the main couple was cute, and not being delusional about ML’s sociopathic tendencies, constant craving for entertainment, and warped view of love that most likely came from whatever conditioning he went through to get to where he is now. I think she could’ve ended any hopes with 2ml early but he knew that her and ml were already falling in love they “just hadn’t realized it yet.”
I love this quote from Kellian, “a fiery love isn’t bad we’ll burn up together until nothings left” ⁄(⁄ ⁄·⁄ω⁄·⁄ ⁄)⁄
The main story changed so drastically due to her efforts on keeping him entertained without him steering straight into becoming a mastermind killer. The irony is that his step-sister already loves him and accepted him even with that sociopathy nature of his, but I wonder where things go from?
Quite a lot ahead…
Like many have said Edith knows how to handle herself in difficult situations, and that last line is so well timed and reminded me that before Killian went off to war and his father still hasn’t recognized her as a daughter of their house to be protected (and they’ll be battling her trashy bio fam)…and a couple times before when Edith was doubting her place with Killian he’d encourage her with, “what’s your name?” Even when he’s not there she uplifted with that and his heart she wears around her neck (necklace). And Killian recognized he’ll never get his father’s approval on anything and only calls him “your excellency” inserting the void between them that his father definitely made bigger…what’s wrong with that man saying his love is nonsense? His other daughter-in-law ha known the pain of being illegitimate and not being accepted by her family, it would have made her a better OG FL to recognize Edith’s suffering as a political tool of her family, I know the author is pressing for black and white storytelling, but it’s so much better if someone knew how her trashy family treated her.
Just some venting…
I get she didn’t want the obsessive ML route and wanted to help someone being auctioned off…nothen wrong with that I’m thinking the way she just hoped for the best as her bros carried her off was sad. Like I’ve seen maybe getting him a loving family that wanted to adopt a gifted child that needs healing from many traumas perhaps or begging her father to let him grow up alongside her as a friend her own age not her servant. Something other than… “be free and live a good life young one.” ╥﹏╥
Spoilers and venting ahead....
As the readers we see all things that happen and have to impatiently wait until certain characters realize what's going on or comes out of denial on their own since they don't have the same info. I liked those moments when Clodan reasearched his curse just to come up empty when he couldn't break it, when he genuinely told Ray he doesn't know what love is, while at the same time he allows himself to get swept up in whatever emotion takes him: rage, jealousy, and lust. It broke my heart a little when he allowed her to chase after the bunny, knowing she wouldn't want to harm while knowing he wanted to corrupt her. I also wonder about that little Clodan she saw in her vision that was trying to help her stay true to herself. Clodan masterminded Ray's grandpa to send her there for entertainment and didn't expect to like her lack of ultrerior motives and trust so much. She begged to be allowed to know what was happening, I understood not telling her at first but to keep her so in the dark is irritating. Should I not have the option to know I won't be human anymore? I like Ray but I wonder if there will be real character development for either since Clodan can be incredibly selfish and greedy, the beastly nature is coming through alright, but will this be a devastating end where Clodan is just as lonely because Ray hates him or prentends he doesn't exist, maybe she escapes? Or will she become strong enough to stand up to nonsensical behavior, give him clear ground rules for how he treats her and at least if he lies to everyone else don't lie to her, I want some taming and apologizing.
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I get she doesn’t want people talking at work or seeing her as a cougar. I’m just sad at the moment, one of the MLs was always drawn to older women who would string him along while the other wasn’t particularly interested in anyone but wanted to help his bestie. They’re good guys and she’d make a nice partner for them. But, will she spend forever not considering the relationship with the 2 MLs as a serious/real one…and when she said they were her cousins. That really surprised me, I guess I pictured them telling the creepy guy off and saying something in regard to them living together and hinting at their relationship….and of course sex at some point. （￣へ￣）
Well Lux tried talking to her about what’s going on, plus she starved the poor lust demon he was being so patient. At the same time he hasn’t talked to her any further about his last partner that betrayed him, so they’re at an impasse.
I’m just gonna come out and say it. FLs mom, co-workers, and boss are just as bad as her ex- as I suspected… there’s no reprieve in sight. No one cares about her happiness or well-being. Like I don’t care boss lady what do you have to do that’s so important that you leave your heavily drunk employee in the hands of someone else or throw her in a taxi. I don’t care if he likes her, is he a person that respects consent or knows that’s she’s incapable of making good judgment on her state. I know there’s traditions and unrealistic expectations but there doesn’t have to be a competition between the MLs, it’s what they said… “Mom for the first time in my life I’m making my own decisions no matter what you say…I have 2 men in my life that I’m serious about and care about me…I’m happier than I was with that pathetic excuse for a human!”
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Uggh…I really liked seeing Doya’s past he’s just as adorable as he was before but I don’t know if angel/uncle-guardian protecting him from his pain is the kind of help he needs. I get it supernatural people live longer and Doya still loves Yeon, maybe he’ll give So won a chance (maybe she’s his past love reincarnated) but has he been able to grieve his past love. With the painful memories come the good and meaningful ones that made him who he is. Then So won she’s experiencing new things and making memories, it’s possible she’ll have the most growth since doesn’t suspect people’s intentions and has to find out what she wants out of life.
I’m guessing Viola doesn’t want Ivan to know how badass she is because Ivan is cute when he tries to save her. I think if anything he’d worship her even more know how good she is at swordsmanship. And her future brother in-law is a different kind of cute and strange…I can’t believe he just hand her the sword and watched! Like what?? I was laughing, then he wants to be her apprentice…her additional family is fascinating. But does his brother not have the curse of being aroused around women until he falls in love? Is it just the firstborn?