Jupiter seems like just an overconfident asshole with a big ego at first, but the more I learn about him, the more sorry I feel for him. He has been isolated and undersocialized since birth. Guiding is likely the only thing he’s ever been evaluated by and built an identity around.
His callous words and actions are a lot less cruel when viewed through the lens that he has had very little normal interaction with people. Everyone so far has been KOd by his guiding to the point of irrationality, so when Caden rejects his guiding, it feel ps like Jupiter himself is getting rejected.
There is no doubt that his father did not raise him as a proper child, so I wonder how much he may realize as he interacts withCaden.
Just because he managed to manipulate his way into a politically obligatory arranged marriage doesn’t mean she’s going to magically be interested or affectionate towards him
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He only has himself to blame as a coward who tried to eliminate any other possible option to make himself the only choice rather than actually trying to build a genuine relationship with
The aunt coming into the picture gives even more context for how Richard was treated that led to him becoming how he is. It seems like both his father and aunt at least subconsciously blamed him for his mother’s death even if they never said it to his face. They want him to justify that loss with his existence. His father raised him from birth as a replacement to throw his responsibilities on so he could leave the capital and sit vigil for his wife.
Material comforts and basic physical needs being provided are not enough to raise a healthy child. He never got any affection or assurance from any of his family during and after childhood, so he almost still craves it. He feels crushed under the expectations that his father raised him for. He is someone who has taken advantage of his power before, but he has never craved it, and even felt it to be burdensome.
Surrendering control is like releasing that burden, and the dynamic he seeks out with Courtney allows him to pursue his emotional needs.
Honestly, the best course of action is probably to create a new village for those contaminated by Krukurk to settle in. Miraculously healing land that nobody could do anything to help since recorded memory is going to bring a lot of unwanted attention. It’s clear that the victims face stigma and rejection everywhere else, so setting up a private community for them to settle and rebuild a functional community would be best.
That is if you ONLY care about your own situation. She cares a lot more about those people than she does herself. She thinks she can fix it. I believe she should follow her heart. Would the safer option for her be moving everything? Yes, but would her heart and mind be at ease? No she’s right she should help them even if it causes her some trouble. She has a strong backing and a great support system with a strong foundation. She’ll be okay and even if she isn’t plot says she can’t die lmfaoo










I’m wondering if he hid Taehan’s identity to keep him separate from MC. He definitely has a personal interest, but this may be a sexist case of him not wanting Taehan to “drag down” a promising young athlete who will make money and build reputation for the gym. Even though Taehan was a medalist, he’s the mother in this scenario, so he’s “going down with the ship” no matter what. By keeping them separated, he could make sure MC focused on his career rather than supporting a family. MC could go on to make a lot of money, accomplish a lot, and raise the gym/coach’s reputation
Either way, it seems like he capitalized on the amnesia and strain of pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care. His reaction told Taehan what his real priorities were. It’s suspicious that he isn’t excited/happy at all to hear his mempries are coming back, but seems to want to know as much detail as possible. Probably for damage control.