
He turns into a kid at the end? Man… that felt like such a strange way to wrap up his story. They really should’ve given more time to the other main characters too—especially with how much he shaped their growth. He started out as this young sage, carrying the weight of the world, teaching them not just skills but deeper truths. He was becoming something more—like a dragon, in spirit, wisdom, and sacrifice. I honestly think it would’ve been more powerful if he had died… choosing to bring evil back into the world for the sake of balance, even if it meant paying the ultimate price. That kind of ending would’ve made his influence hit way harder especially towards the other cast.
I’ve been following this story for a long time, so some details might be a bit hazy—but the ending still felt off to me. Especially with him being old and sick… it just didn’t land the way I hoped it would.
That’s why the story felt rushed, cramming everything into 200 episodes with deadlines was bound to be a struggle. I’m honestly glad it’s finished, but also a little sad it didn’t get more time to really flesh things out. I started reading it back during COVID, got hooked on those first episodes, and stuck with it all the way. Now it’s complete, and while it feels refreshing, part of me still wishes they’d continue the story with Zack and his crush on Aris. Guess we’ll just have to imagine where it goes from here.