one thing i really like about this story so far is that it isn't trying to force readers to sympathize with the ml's past actions. the narrative clearly treats those actions as something worthy of condemnation, and i appreciate that.
at the same time, it does a good job of drawing a distinction between who the dragon was back then and who he is now. not that i think he's suffered enough yet . personally, i'm hoping that his grovelling will be dragged in for multiple chapters.
however what i do find interesting is that you can already tell from the chapters we've gotten that the dragon has changed significantly over the years. but that change alone isn't enough. the story still needs to show him actively taking responsibility and trying to atone for what he did. real character growth isn't just realizing you were wrong; it's what you choose to do after that realization.
honestly, plots like these will always be more compelling to me than the usual half-baked tragic backstory. i'd rather see genuine growth demonstrated through actions than be told to excuse everything because the lead had a sad childhood or grew up without love. actions speaking louder than words will always be the more satisfying form of character development.
one thing i really like about this story so far is that it isn't trying to force readers to sympathize with the ml's past actions. the narrative clearly treats those actions as something worthy of condemnation, and i appreciate that.
at the same time, it does a good job of drawing a distinction between who the dragon was back then and who he is now. not that i think he's suffered enough yet . personally, i'm hoping that his grovelling will be dragged in for multiple chapters.
however what i do find interesting is that you can already tell from the chapters we've gotten that the dragon has changed significantly over the years. but that change alone isn't enough. the story still needs to show him actively taking responsibility and trying to atone for what he did. real character growth isn't just realizing you were wrong; it's what you choose to do after that realization.
honestly, plots like these will always be more compelling to me than the usual half-baked tragic backstory. i'd rather see genuine growth demonstrated through actions than be told to excuse everything because the lead had a sad childhood or grew up without love. actions speaking louder than words will always be the more satisfying form of character development.