Its been a while since i've read the novel but if i remember correctly:
1: Sayoung turned back time the first time because J died and they wanted a second chance.
2: Then in the second round Sayoung died and J turned back time because he also couldn't accept the death.
3: The watch is what turns back time and it is supposed to only be able to work once. I think the watch was the original focal point for the first turn-back of time. The watch ended up being powerful enough that there was enough juice to do it a second time, and because J is so powerful he used himself as the focal point.
I think the second turn back though was unstable.
The west sea rift is basically the timelines trying to 'fix' themselves and shove the apocalypse into the third round too. It's trying to merge all 3 time loops.
Please correct me if i am wrong! its been a while.
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Hello! Most info are correct but for more clarification, it was J who turned back time first (timeline 1, where LSY died). Then when J died, LSY turned back time (timeline 2).
You were right about the watch only supposed to be used one time. However, it was supposed to be unusable the 2nd time, so HYS fixed it, which allowed LSY to turn back time (however, his powers weren't enough so he got stuck there and his timeline didn't get entirely deleted, so the West Sea Rift happened)
I saw someone asking why he is suddenly overcome with lust. If you mean Shark/Tae LOL he always wants the doc. He can't help it - he is in love with him and imprinted on the doc/Shijin (i think it was an accident at first) - The doc is a very low grade esper but it was enough to imprint on him. It's why Tae doesnt want to guide anyone else and why his own guiding levels are always so bad because his body doesnt want to accept it. He is suppressing his own bodies needs because he doesnt want to scare away the doc - he is trying to earn his love back. He is willing to always suppress that desire as long as the doctor is happy in the end.
Its been a while since i read the novel so i forget the exact circumstances of why/how the imprinting happened, but i remember it was Tae who saved the Doc in the beginning and not Geonwoo. I also know this Manhua is emphasizing the sexual aspect more than the novel did - like when Tae popped a bone early on i dont remember that in the novel. It's prob to keep the interest of the audience and tbh it isnt that bad - not complaining this is a slow burn. It is one of my fav novels i have read so enjoy the ride! It's coming up to some good bits.
do youremember where you read the novel??
I don't sorry! I usually google search the novels until i find it.
If i can find a source that pays the author i do but a lot of the time i dont find that option in english
aww shucks its alright then thank you!!!