Question here. Exactly where is the setting of the story??
At first I thought this was just generic old European setting, but then England was mentioned, the Emperor of the east importing tea to Europe, as well as real personalities.
I assume this is in Germany probably, in the late 1700s during Mozart and Salieris' famous rivalry, as was talked about by Ian and Count whatever-his-name-is? Though Italy could also be a guest, since the Bardi family was presented as a local (I think) and old family, and Bardi is an Italian municipality...
I'm not well versed in European countries though, and there are names and last names in English, French, German, Italian and who knows what other languages, so if anyone has confirmation it'll be a nice curiosity to confirm.
I'm just in chapter 34 so if it is later addressed I guess I just wasted my time asking this lol
it may be a mix?? idk i don't think i payed attention if ever those details were mentioned. i'm just surprised you're well versed in those cultures
Its french because revolution backdrop and Bardi name screams french
Yeah, maybe it is ambiguous. It's strange but effective that they use real countries and people though, but it works for the immersion I guess. Hehe he thanks for the complement, though what I know is sadly superficial
I used to think so too when François was introduced, but then the Princess mentioned that the King had tried to marry her to the Prince of Francia (France), and Raymond seemed think of Francia as something unusual or faraway so I don't think their in France.
In the last chapters they say they're in "Carolino" or something like that. I think it's made up but at least we know it's supposed to be next to France.
This is such a mess. Like, honestly, everything literally went to shit for that stupid drunk wish, whether it was Henry or Lucius idgaf, a chick killed herself because of a forced love and shitty mental health, his brother is in love in the man responsable for showing said forced love, other dude became a lonely neet crushing on a man that no longer loves him and having the memories of a life full of happiness that he'll never even get close to having. And the main dude just lost in the middle of everything. I'm no longer reading this because I enjoy it, I just want this to have a proper ending and get over it.
Let's take a moment to appriciate the art, coloring and design of the panels. This is very high quality visually, setting the plot aside (which is also good)
H o n es t l y
YES PLEAS CONTINUE THESE EXTRAS THEY BRING ME WARM