I keep seeing theories and breakdowns of the 4 timelines and saw people wondering how Carcel kept falling for her in all timelines but Ines isn't?
I did not read the novel, but I have a theory. Remember in the recent chapter where Carcel remembered the CP's words from the 2nd timeline—that he made a smart decision and how unfortunate that Ines and Carcel still can't remember each other.
My theory is that since in the 1st timeline, Ines and Carcel are deeply in love with each other while the CP is very insecure towards Carcel that he kept sending him to wars till he died. So when he was allowed a wish when he died (not sure how he died tho, surely he died too early bc that's the only way you're allowed a wish) he wished to keep his memories so that he could have things on the next life go his way.
Notice how in Ines's memories when they were hunting, the CP gave Carcel's Grandfather's gun to Ines instead of Carcel (one way to manipulate Ines) and in the current timeline (4th) he personally gave Ines the gun. I was thinking that maybe he was always meant to give that to her personally but starting on the 2nd timeline the CP started changing things so Ines would fall for him and not Carcel (considering how abusive Ines' Mother is, I think he saw the CP as her savior from that shitty house).
If we also look at what Carcel can remember the prince kept manipulating his thoughts so he could never dare pursue or even think or feel anything towards Ines because it will put her in danger so there is no way the two of them could start knowing each other so they can develop something. Although Carcel already has some sort of affection (remember when he remembers fragments of their 2nd life, he kept saying that that version of him doesn't even like Ines THAT much). I think he truly fell for her when Ines and CP were already married for a couple more years.
In the third timeline, Ines remembered her past life too late. She's going to be engaged to CP in a month so imagine the desperation after just offing herself and waking up realizing you're going to repeat that all over again in just a month. She didn't have time to think of anything and just grabbed the prettiest man available at that moment (Emiliano) I am also guessing Carcel is prolly not available at this time because CP probably sent him some war far away so he doesn't have a chance at getting near Ines.
Ines mentioned that she framed Emiliano and started painting on the glass after. Which I think she means that she did not like him at first but fell in love after spending more time with him. So that explains why she did not fall for Carcel in this timeline either.
And if we fully observe in the 2nd timeline, CP really did his best to lure Ines' eyes away from Carcel. Used his memory to manipulate every core event so it would be his and Ines's memory instead of Carcel. And in 3rd timeline it's so chaotic bc Ines was so busy running away and making sure Emiliano and her child won't get killed.
So in those timelines she really didn't know Carcel that much, just a side character in her story. But Carcel on the other hand, knew her so well because he kept being on the sidelines watching her. So you'll notice in Ines' memories she kept remembering little bits and pieces of Carcel in it and only realizing he's always been there since the start.
That's my theory on what might be the reason why only Carcel fell for her in all timelines but not Ines too. Also I think in 2nd timeline, she somehow harbor a little bit of likeness towards Carcel when they were younger, but CP always gets in between :P
Oh no, here we go, I'll let this marinate because the aftermath of this will not be good. So see u again after 20 chaps, adiosss
I didn't expect the first regas to actually be a bit handsome. Yes he is burly like what abel looked like in the past but somehow he still has looks and not just some gorilla looking lmao.
And you can see from his clothing that he came from the past lol. Still don't understand how that happened even after reading the novel and his pov of this day. Maybe magic.
But really happy to see these chapters get drawn! Def a lot less darker than the novel and you can actually see Karas' child personality showing compared to when I read this interaction in the novel.
THE AMOUNT OF SATISFACTION ON THIS CHAPTER! CHEF'S KISS!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I'll stay single forever, bc no way I can meet a man like this in my lifetime lol. Never once, never will
KDJ really be collecting different beings in his fanbase and now he unintentionally seduced a demon king lol
Ironically, his actions are handsome and attractive to them but I wonder how the demon king will react when he sees KDJ in his body lol I hate to see him getting called out as ugly again even though it's funny.
Give the man a break
You guys, I'mma say it. Candy is the real star of this manhwa, he made the whole pile of angst at least bearable. And whenever he has a panel in a chapter I always give a sigh of relief to thank that he's still alive and so at least that'll still keep Cirrus sane. Thank you Candy! You saved your hooman.
Animals are the best ya'll they make life at least livable (づ￣ ³￣)づ
Since I know the manhwa still has a long way to go and I am too lazy to read the novel, can someone please spoil me on what's gonna happen.
And I've read someone commented that Garon knows the antidote (how?) and did he intercoursed with the Imae fully knowing there's poison? (SPOIL ME ON THIS TOO)
What will happen to Raon when he finds them? Etc.
Just super curious I don't mind if you spoil me the whole thing!!! TYSM!! (⌒▽⌒)
I AM SCREAMING!!!!!
Don't get me wrong. The novel is soo good too, it's just that seeing Karas' expression and actual thoughts with the others too are so refreshing and adds more charm and thrill to the story.
In the novel it's like he's always just wearing a cold poker face and just thinks "I want to kill everyone except Abel" all the time.
Even in the manhwa he shows concern towards abel when in the Novel it's almost like he doesn't really care if he gets hurt as long as he's alive or as long as he gets what he wants.
I am glad that I chose to read the manhwa still despite having read the novel already. The novel kept me satiated from the lack of manhwa updates but the manhwa definitely gives me more of that "exciting" and "can't wait for more" vibe even though I already know what's gonna happen.
Can't wait to see more of the coming chapters and how it'll be portrayed in the manhwa ghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I'm going crazy lol
No fr though, this is what I'm talking about. Not just the words or letters but the "there is no word that could express what I feel for you" or the feeling of "being content just watching over that someone and it fills you up till you become an idiot who'd do anything for that person". THAT is the kind of love that I gave for the 8 men I've been with before. But no one stayed. I have my flaws, they have too, no one is perfect but they only give up while I accept theirs.
The only thing I know I did wrong, is to expect that standard of love that I know and been giving to be given back to me as well.
Now after my last guy I became numb. But, it is a blessing in disguise. Now I won't settle for any less, bc it is harder and more painful to expect something they aren't capable of, than just staying alone and giving that same kind of love I've been giving them to myself instead.
I realized it is much nicer, feels peaceful and I feel happier each day.
But this, Carcel did it. He made me realize time and time again that I am happier now being with myself, and that I should not expect to have something like this anymore.
Because if it ain't this? Boy, I'd rather die single. :>
But srsly, everyone deserves to be loved like this. So I hope you guys find it for yourself in whatever shape or form. <3
Copy and Pasting my reply to one of the comments here, just so people who haven't experienced being in a manipulative, toxic and abusive relationship can get a little bit of understanding on how this works:
I'm replying bc I experienced this too. I get why people get angry at hajin for this but it's bc (maybe) they haven't been in that same situation. I'm telling ya, trigger words/songs etc. Everything you experienced (core memory or whatnot) with your ex is the worst. You can go about your day feeling the best then hear that one song you enjoyed in the past with the one that gave u trauma and it will freeze you, you thought you forgot everything but just bc of that single trigger it's like you're back to zero. You cry buckets again and it hurts so much. You start having the anxiety again, can't sleep and your heart feels like it busted a nerve. And it's hard to trust people again. It's the worst.
Even though u are aware that it's the past, but emotional/mental trauma is not a walk in the park (it's the worst) that would go away in just a year or two or just bc you met someone better.
At least Hajin is aware that it is not Geonwoo's fault, neither of them is at fault. It's just a matter of how he heals or if he let's Geonwoo help him heal. People have different ways of coping up and healing, and we have different capabilities in which how quick we are able to heal. But damn *first love? I tell ya' that hurts like a bitch. It's already a miracle that he's opening up to Geonwoo. But can we just understand that things like *trauma* is not just bc he is scared ? Iz more than that.
I know this is fiction but it wouldn't hurt to at least be aware, since you guys talk a lot about sympathizing and empathizing. Might as well understand that this is not easy. People who've been in this same situation can relate.
This is fiction but at least cut Hajin some slack. He's not even doing this on purpose and he's been clear to Geonwoo and not impulsively giving your commitment knowing ya ain't healed. It would just cause another toxicity when you're already together and u have some baggage.
I hope they can communicate (I know it's hard for the traumatized to talk about what they've been through) but hopefuly he can soon, then maybe Geonwoo can also understand why Hajin is the way he is when it comes to love.
And for all those who have been in this similar situation, I hope you find peace and healing within you because no one deserves being treated like that then left with an awul baggage. *sending hugs to ya'll*
Finally something that'd refresh my eyes and heart TT__TT . I feel like I've been getting immune from all the toxic manhwas I've been reading. So glad I found this (⌒▽⌒)
THE CHAPTER REALLY ENDED ON THE CRUCIAL PART! EVEN MY SCREAMS GOT CUT OFF ÀAAAAAAAAAA
WHY DO DIS Σ(っ°Д °;)っ