Lmao. Mc looks rational character but he really is not lol. That kind of stubborn gives very fi energy. I wonder if he is isfp or something. Also boy was posionous since day one and it him now how sad his situation is lol okay.
First one, i understand but in second, ml is both too cruel and rxped mc, ruined the story for me.
People around Lilys are really annoying. They say 'why barrat kid? He doesnt worth it'. Well, you ignorant bunch of idiots. Being Barrat isnt his fault. And you all know very well that he is also victim. Not only y'all are ignorant to his pain, you dont understand why Lily likes him so much. Fjord is literally only person who understand Lily. Because he doesnt treat Lily like she is 'some object that needs to be protected'. He always listens her troubles and he supports her decision to do literally anything. Lily is strong girl. They just dont understand how much mentally strong she is. She is not fragile creature. And she is strong enough to face hardships. Fjord doesnt try to prison her. If she says she wants to see her father, then he will help her. I remember that scene where Fjord was the only one who really listened to her. And dont remind me how literally every single one of them including her mother were very rude to Lily when they first met. Except Fjord who always always treated her with kindness. How could she not like him? He is her treasure. And the way they act like 'he isnt worth it' is soooo annoying. Fortunately, Lily is the kind of protagonist who knows what her priorities is. She loves him and noone can stop her. Thats what i love about her. Fjord is really precious. (His sister too btw). But the other characters are very annoying.
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Title of my essay cause I had thoughts
"No one is 2 dimensional"
-Hhp 09/11/26
Class-. Reading 2206
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To be fair before Lyrica showed up, in everyones eyes for years was that the Barrat family was trying to kill off the royal family to take over. FOR GENERATIONS, not years, GENERATIONS.
You cant blame the ladies in waiting, gaurds nor the royal family themselves for disliking Fjord who actually has people supporting him to be the next emperor and has the royal families powers, to be wary of him.
Lyrica is different though, she knew nothing of his families history nor what they did, she simply wasn't aware of it and because of this she treats Fjord as a normal person. And had the pleasure of being lucky and meeting someone who hates the Barats.
Fjord met her with ill intentions as well, he didn't meet her and simply was kind, he pretened being kind to see the type of person she was because he wanted to "use" her as someone who could bring down his "family" down.
The only person I can outright treated her wrong was Atil, because he didnt trust her. Which considering his position UNDERSTANDABLE (he was poisoned, attempted to be murdered countless times BECAUSE OF THE BARATS)
Now we know Fjord hates the Barats but he hasnt explicitly told anyone. Lyricas close aids know he is abused. But even if your abused you could always run back to your family. Her aids and family are simply trying to keep her from thowing herself to save one person that they have only tolerated because Lyrica is his friend.
Her mother and the emperor simply dont care for Fjord. Atil thinks he is after his throne, or atleast the Barats are. Lyricas aids are actively simply trying to prioritize her safety over her wants.
Fjord sister legit tried to killed Fjord. She killed all her siblings. And she is a child produced from abuse and is only seeking love but that is still crazy actions, she is actively trying to kill Lyrica until her aids stop her. How can you say you love her. How can you sympathys with someone who is trying to kill Lyrica yet you are upset at the rest for simply trying to keep her safe even if they have to not let her do whatever she wants. And I know she doesnt want anything bad, but can be extremly dangerous.
Lyrica is smart, strong, and powerful. She isnt your average kid. But she is a child, and those people you complain about are adults who are responsible for THEIR childrens safety. Even if their actions seem mean towards her, none where done with ill intentions (except Atil standing her up at the tea party)
- You are exactly proving my point. Its the Barrat issue, not Fjord specifically. If they have 'generational issue' they shouldve use their brain to stop it before they groom children to be next enemies. Barrat kids are being groomed, horribly abused so of course i will sympathize with those kids. I will rather sympathize with abuse victims who are trapped in horrible situation than some rich noble family who can at least have happy, warm days. They couldve used better methods to handle barrat situation. Especially Fjord would be perfect option for them to handle barrat situation. They are ok with their daughter hanging around with barrat kid. Like, perfect opportunity to 'get close to enemy' or at least understand wth is going with them. What annoying is the way they treat his life as worthless when that child did nothing to them. Lily said hundred times how much she liked Fjord, and they still are like 'aw our babygirl, he isnt worth it'. Btches dont understand no they dont accept her feelings. She isnt dumb. She knows enemy situation. But for her, he is worthy. And they dont respect her feelings. Something that Fjord would accept that others dont. Because they underestimate how much strong she is.
And Fjord isnt just 'pretending'. Being nice is common sense and thats the first person treat Lily like that. He was trying to read her of course but his elegance and kindness is what makes him beautiful. Thats also why he is special to Lily. She isnt idiot. She heard barrat issues and she doesnt care. Again, she is a girl who knows her priorities. She is fighter who will protect those who precious to her. They still havent learnt this about her yet. That she can handle harsh stuffs. She needs someone who will understand her feelings and support her decisions, and that is Fjord who will akways listen her without making it about how she should feel or do. I know this because thats also my type in real people. I understand why Lily fell for him because he is charming in every way. Even if he lies, he does it to survive and so gentle, so elegant, its beautiful. Thats the 'beauty' Lily saw in him.
bro no one knows abt the barat kids except for barat themselves. you’re conflating your bias as a reader with all the information versus a bunch of fictional people who only only know so much about the house of barat and how often they try to commit treason. you say they should use their brains but they only know what they know
Their enemy is 'Barrat family'. Its been going on years and years. Of course, there is one specific figure who controls everything. And when they see Barrat kids, they know they arent necessarely bad. Instead of going against entire bloodline, they couldve searched whats going on in that barrat house. Atil is kid so i can give a pass to him but the adults should know better. King and lilys mother, or so clever servants. Lilys mother knew that childs 'disapperance ',and she only did a little and that was for her daughter. Like, if their mother is 'bad person', of course they are gonna be brainwashed, duh. Its generational thing. Of course most people arent aware of the world enough and they dont have enough empathy but they have definitely more choices than barrat kids who is trapped in that hell. And thats so fcking sad. The way their life are treated as worthless by mcs family and servants. They are being very cruel for that and thats what i am criticizing. That their ignorance and lack of empathy sickens me.
they don’t know what he’s going through bro he hasn’t revealed anything to them yet. they don’t even know he had a bunch of random abused siblings in the barat dungeon it’s not ignorance, they literally just don’t know. he’s been acting under the influence of his mother only until recently, because he met lily. they have no reason to think otherwise. it’s not even like they refuse to let lily hangout with him. even lily’s mother, who is aware of what the barat family will do in the future, lets lily be around fjord despite the duchess’ scheming. again they’re royals so they have to think of political power and shit which sucks but it makes sense in the context of the story. i think it’d be even more lame if everyone accepted fio immediately and let their guard down around him. there’d be no conflict or anything that drives the tension and relationship between lily and fjord. they have like a romeo juliet thing going on except everyone knows they like each other.
Gosh, i hate that stupid brother and that traitor btch. Rip beautiful prince, you deserve better.
Wow what a piece of sh*ts. Who needs enemy when you have friends/brothers like these (╬￣皿￣)凸.
Maybe its just me while i understand mcs feelings, it really bothers me sometimes the way he treated ml. We get it, ml loves mc, thats cute etc etc. But whats the point if its not the same effort from mcs side? Idk maybe because i usually get along with autistic people easiely, it really bothers me how he snaps at ml. People like ml need people who will treat them better. Of course, this isnt bad relationship. But its like, ml is hift from heaven. Rich, hot, good sex, good person, always treats him well. His only flaw is him being bad at expression which it isnt his fault and he tries to get better. On other hand, mc already has experience with sex, get offended by money issues, or how ml behaves the way who he is. Like, its annoying. He is your hubby. You chose to marry him, the least you could do is treating him better. Idk man. I dont think he is 'that' taking this relationship seriously the way ml is and he doesnt treasure him enough and that annoys me. But art is really good, plot is kinda mid because you can kinda predict how it will develop. Mc is really good looking type who has brain so thats a big bonus. But i really hate when characters treat their partners like dildo or hole or whatever. Its disgusting. I really hope mc learns to treat his hubby better. Its already hard enough to find green flag top, at least they should be treasured. Same with bottoms but thats another story.
I understand what I saying but as a novel reader of this manhwa I would say it's not MC fault as he is normal person and have many failed relationship ML some action he finds irritating which valid as he goes for business trip within a or 2 days after back from honeymoon and they don't develops much emotional bonding at that moment but don't worry soon MC find out ML's problem and handle him in the way u saying (≧∀≦)
I think my problem is i already read a few similar type of plot like this. Its not that i dont understand or hate mc, but the writing is the issue for me. I need character like mc to grow, but instead, its 'ml is who has to learn to be better' is the problem for me. And i wont be surprised if ml chase after and apologise thousand times to mc. Ml is the responsible and serious one, unlike mc who is insecure and sleep around. He accepted marriage cause he didnt want to lose 'hot rich alpha with good sex'. And then he gets upset when he learns ml only married because its efficient or whatever. As if it isnt the point of marriage, which he told him. Though, even in that case, ml probably always loved mc. You see my point? In this story, its always ml the one who loves a lot, who makes effort. I feel bad for ml. He is just awkward guy who tries his best and this is how he is treated. Its used as 'comedic relief' for story to progress and mc is 'normal one' for snapping at ml. Btw i dont think its bad story, i just wanted to express my thoughts. And i wish their love and efforts were more equal ^^.
completely agree idek if it was the authors intention to make the ml neurodivergent, but it sort of bothers me the way mc acts towards ml when he’s frustrated the ml still tries his best to cater to him and learn everything about how to be a good partner. i really hope mc will try to understand ml the same way sigh
Except that the ML explaining it was more efficient doesn't equal expressing emotions of love like you say. I love the ML but he is very awkward so I understand the MC's reactions.
Ml literally made interview with mc about family and stuff. Of course, he chose mc for being 'fitting partner'. (Though i am sure he fell at first sifht but thats not the point). Thats literally what marriage is. Mcs reaction is consistent in a way he never understand ml but that doesnt mean that its reasonable. Again, his feelings arent my issue. My issue is how he express thise feelings and how he treats ml time to time.
Yeah I understand what are you saying and I kinda agree with u at at some point it's ML who puts more effort in their relationship and try hard to improve himself for his husband, if MC do same it's looks more good to see...
Except he never expanded on that so that's why I was explicitly saying that I understand his reactions.
Including how he responds to them. I do say this as someone on the autistic spectrum btw.
He doesnt need to is my point. Marriage is partnership contract. You choose people who fit you. Mc doesnt need to be smart to figure out he was chosen for being 'fitting partner'. Its more unreasonable for you to expect him to be choose him for love. Especially when mc mainly chose ml because he was good at sex.
All i am asking is equal effort and love . Like, i get it. He has 'bad relationships' or money issues but its not mls fault. He couldve said no or i need more time but he didnt. Why? Because he find himself a 'golden opportunity' so he didnt want to lose. 'Even if i cant make it work, at least it was good sex' is literally how he looked at this relationship. And then he is keep getting mad because ml is not 'loving him in normal way', even though ml is trying his best. And thats fcking sad.
Also people, this isnt hate post. I actually like smart pretty bottoms. I just wrote my frustration. Kinda wish he loved ml more the way ml does is all. This drama would be more enjoyable that way. So chill. No need to argue this much.
As the end of the day the uke a little bit of an asshole is a bit selfish and self involved and ego driven and I agree the lead is too good for him I just take it with a grain salt ESPECIALLY since majority of BL has the most toxic seme and an emotionally and physically abuse uke so I prefer this at least the uke isn't SA-ing the lead etc
blaming the mc seems unfair here. He married with the idea of marriage, of family, meanwhile ml married for efficiency. Its just normal for him to be upset, he has valid reasons and he didnt know about ml condition. also, he has been very patient too, he doesnt even understands his own feelings.
Not blaming, but he is the one being unfair to ml and thats what i am criticizing.
I mean, that does sound like blaming. And its totally valid his feelings, yk. ml is like a robot lol
Its not feelings that is problem, its behavours. Anyway whatever.
Yes, this is the kind of story that you marinate, then read. Hope it will have satisfying happy ending.
agreed. unfortunately my fingers can’t help but click the title as soon as it updates ╥﹏╥
God, i am so scared. Pls even if they fight or he coupdnt propose or something, dont let it destroy too much oooof.
Its very adorable story but its interesting because i think mc and ml dont really fit each others in a way they are so different. Mc is free spirited, a life that is ordinary, full of adventure and traveling fits him more while a life of stable, and defined fits ml more. I mean they love each other but every time i think about their 'dream life', its like they dont fit so i wonder how author will resolve this or we just act like there isnt an issue. Relationships needs an effort for a reason, after all. Also mc, if you dont want ml, free to do so, i will take him gladly. Duke is really the kind of leader people need and very gentleman. I also love the contrast of how mc is strong fighter while ml is elegant bookworm but if mc dont want him, because of whatever reasons, again, i am sure ml will be fine one day too. He is so lovely.
I think at this point it is very much just those budding feelings. The grand duke hasn't realized he feels anything, and renlsy is only now realizing something. It think they will make more effort to change to fit into each other better in the future, ie seeking each other out etc.
Personally? I think the wedding ceremony was magic (they hinted at it) and like, there is a connection between them now that will probably become more apparent as their emotions grow and maybe once Renlsy starts fighting monsters
Yeah i know but honestly grand duke is just golden opportunity and he keeps pushing it. The guy literally tells you that you can stay with him or do whatever you want, that he doesnt care about marriage or anything. In real life, you hardly find someone so generous and kind, ans if you force your luck, you lose that person so i am kinda annoyed with mc not holding onto it enough. Also, what is wrote wasnt to criticize story. I just think characters personality very interesting, so i really wonder how author will balance it. We will see.