If you are looking for a very plot focused series where the two main couple (Ian and Soleite) slowly get together and show care for each other throughout the series then please read this lovely manhwa. Political tension between two kingdoms(?) plays a key plot role throughout the series. The art is phenomenal, the story has depth, the characters are memorable and I love their character designs.

The main protagonists (and technically the Cardinal) are linked with each because of a major reason that is revealed later in the second part of Season 1.
The part 1 of season 1 is focused more on Ian's and Soleite's meeting and their feelings developing for each other, exploring the 'curse' that Ian has and dealing with the issue of the kidnappings. But also the first arc explores the Cardinal who is more than meets the eye, where the story slowly reveals that he cares for Ian deeply because of reasons (big spoiler).

Part 2 Season 1 seems to focus heavily on how the three main protagonists are related to each other. More emphasis is given on how Ian and Soleite relationship and the reason why they are linked to each other (I like the fact that end couple is clear. It's not really a love triangle between the three).

I am only 30 chapters in but I know that it's going to be one of my favorites.

Edit: Do check out the authors previous story 'The Sweetest Man'.

... Last updated on February 20th, 2023, 1:38am

This is a really good and emotionally engaging story, but wow is MC (Ian) a dummy. Suffering from the annoying miscommunication tropes of many BL. His thoughts based on insecurity are amplified by the echo chamber of his mind, so he ends up believing whatever fears he has about his relationship and situation. ML isn't much better since he can tell something is wrong, but instead of addressing the issue, decides to withhold information to save MC from emotional pain. Ugh.

But everything else is great.

I just binged this to the current chapter 82 in a single day, lol (and now waiting for this to return from hiatus). Love it, and definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in fantasy BL. At first I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't yaoi (I love some good action from time to time), but this was still well worth checking out as the art is beautiful and the moments of intimacy we do get is tasteful and gorgeous.

My impressions are pretty similar to @Mimi201's, so I won't spend too much time repeating what they said, but I think the pacing for the 2 seasons that are completed right now was superb. Some readers might feel that that ML Ian spends a little too much time agonizing over his personal issues in season 1, or that there's too much exposition in season 2 about how the humans Ruadrach created developed as a society...

... Last updated on January 13th, 2024, 11:15am

Ian's a fucking idiot. Wow. The worst part is it's not even his fault. It's the writer's! It's so frustrating when characters have awesome potential in these dynamic premises but are written horribly so their character growths never happen. Ugh.

... Last updated on July 6th, 2023, 2:16pm