I could not care less about that rapist, the ML, but I’m here for MC’s character growth!! He absolutely dazzled me in chapter 15 - I had to pause and savor the moment lol.
I did already feel sympathy for MC in the earlier chapters.
Because even though it wasn’t clear right out what part he had in an atrocious event in the past (there were only hints of being haunted by the memory of another person’s suffering and the full picture was yet to be revealed) no one should be tormented like that — being raped every night is inexcusable!
But more than that, Erwar had this quiet strength about him — he never wallows in self-pity for too long. He mocks his own situation at times, but he’s not consumed by bitterness yet. He’s struggling with body ailments because of his nightmarish nights that he can’t explain to anyone (due to his memory of them being wiped clean and later on due to how outrageous the truth is that no one can possibly believe him), so he can be short-tempered. However, he treats the people around him with even-temperedness and warmth most of the time. The devil calls his soul pure (ironic since he claims to have supposedly come to MC as punishment for the wrongs he has done to someone), and Tristan said it outright how Erwar may look cold on the outside but has a warm heart. The servants also can sense that the bouts of ill-temper may be due to the exhaustion they see the Count was battling - they understand as well that Erwar is not truly a bad person or master.
This earned my respect throughout the beginning chapter.
Then I was blown away by MC in Chapter 15 :)
Anyway, I am LOCKED IN. I was only halfway in before because of how hateful ML is, but I’m fully on the ship now for MC — I can’t possibly miss his character development yall.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I found the translator’s notes so helpful. Her consideration to detail and grasp of nuances elevated my experience of the story greatly. She even includes explanations of particular disparities between the novel, the adaptation, and the modifications she made — she’s really good at tying up her analysis. The translator did her job and more. Side note: aren’t the chibi character representing the translator so funny and relatable?? lol
I can’t wait to move on from the main character story, and start Minwoo’s redemption arc.
I didn’t expect to be this emotionally invested in this bl. Minwoo changed the game for me. I need him to be happy.
The improvement in their dynamic is insane - I melt every time dream come true, wish this would never end I love these babies so much
From the rough beginning, I never imagined I would get here - but now I can’t turn back lol. They have such a special place in my heart. How the author explained their love definitely pierced through me; it was so dang accurate and profound. Very much kneeling to author-sama
There’s something so profound and lovable and unique about Profundis - a paradox of imperfection and perfection - that really left a mark on me, and I’ll forever remember this work (both the translated novel and the manga).
What a rollercoaster! This one made me all emotional — both in good and bad ways lol. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to read it again because of the intensity of emotions it made me feel, but I’m certain of one thing: this is so good.
Almost got fooled by the beautiful art. Until ML revealed his true colors. ML is the kind of scum who drugs the MC with unverified drugs to turn his gender into another without his consent. I’m way more than just disappointed — I’m repulsed. The gall to mess with MC’s life like that. He dares. What use is 20 years of friendship. ML’s gone too far. I honestly am so turned off by ML. SMH MC
“—right now, it feels like I’m being surrounded by pure warmth… the kind of warmth that only comes when someone cares about you. Even if just for a moment, it’s selfless. Just for me.”
This just moved me so much. I wouldn’t change a word on this translation — perfection