Ok so Imma explain some basic things about what's happening in the plot that I've pieced together for the people who are confused because this webtoon is definitely a mess in explaining the plot and many characters are introduced.. without being properly introduced. Sometimes I feel like it wants us to feel like Sylhan and feel like we're going crazy lol.
So: you have Khallak, Kirdara, Ibsen/Epssen and Glenberg. Khallak is the biggest kingdom and the Lord of Khallak, the monarch, has only been seen a few times, it's the older woman with the wavy black hair. This was the position Sylhan was meant to inherit before being framed for his father's death. Epssen is a kingdom that got subjugated by Khallak, and was given to Gjord, making him the Lord of Epssen, and he was originally a bastard son of some dude named Lord Stravin, who's some sort of noble of Epssen but I guess he is of Khallak, he was given a part of it to rule there. Meanwhile, Gjord was raised as a slave from probably those subjugated from Epssen. Later on the title of Lord of Epssen was given to Gjord because of his accomplishments in war(s??), and he's also supposed to be chasing after rebel forces there that resist Khallak rule. The title also is a sorta mocking title, as Epssen doesn't have any power actually, and the "lord" of Epssen" is just meant to be going from battle to battle (don't remember more than that pls someone fill this in if they do). Yet Gjord has somehow survived all that. Basically these reasons are why Khallak nobility have contempt for Gjord.
Now when Sylhan was framed for the death of his father, Gjord we just now learned had to actually sacrifice his left arm (a vital part of of anyone who made their worth by being a knight), to ensure that Sylhan would not be executed or be put in permanent confinement in "the tower of Helga" (which I still don't really get what it is but oh well I guess it's a solitary prison). Now because of that, for the past 3 years he's had to have an arm of a beast chimera style forcibly put in stead of his own arm but it is a procedure he has to redo every once in a while, otherwise the beast can I guess corrupt him or overtake him (probably we will find out more about this later).
(This is a good indication of how this webtoon is messy in presenting the information relevant to the plot, because unless you go back and reread the first 2-4 chapters you won't remember that Sylhan did think it was weird his life was spared and he was allowed to live as a slave, and this current plot point about Gjord's arm is actually an answer to that question. Like... I wish we ever got some fuckin map with everything dude).
Sylhan being framed and Gjord being forced to make this deal to give him what was supposed to be a decent life somewhere where he'd be protected was all basically orchestrated by some people, including of course the current Lord Khallak, that knight who tried to test Sylhan with the blueprint of that bridge through the canyon, and the magician who gave him his meds (as him probably supplying poison is also related to the fact that he's also giving him meds that alter his memories and make him numb). Probably the Stravin Lord also was involved.
This is why essentially from the time that this webtoon started (and probably since the day Sylhan was framed 2 years before that) Gjord has been slowly plotting his revenge on these usurpers and traitors, and making moves to make himself powerful, as well as setting the stage for Sylhan to clear his name and take his place as the rightful heir of the Lord of Khallak.
Of note is also that Lisbet seemed to know something more about his predicament that she felt particularly guilty about but her hands were seemingly also tied up for some reason, and Lister seems to be completely an idiot and oblivious to any of this political maneuvering and even the actual side effects of Sylhan's medication or the real conspiracy around him, which makes him somehow even more pathetic. He's basically just excited to finally be above rank him and doesn't question this whole sus thing any further. What's weird is they were both invested though in Sylhan not remembering some things, probably related to Lisbet feeling guilty towards him. Also, Gjord had supposedly made a deal with Lisbet to keep Sylhan safe, and Idk if Lister just doesn't fuckin' know about it or he just thinks he's hot shit and can push Sylhan around, but because Sylhan has been treated like this I guess Gjord's side will no longer keep their part of that deal, tho we don't know what it was yet...
damn I thought Pi Seongchan would just be the traitor Bada giving him up is stone cold revenge and Im all for it
Is it just me or does this feel like a KuroFai fanfic a bit? Like what they'd look like if they were younger and in college. Though the personalities are different lol
Seeing kurofai mentioned in the wild feels like I just gor flashbanged
Im older is all lol
guys the comments section has the option to hide spoilers, if you are going to spoil the whole fucking novel then just tick the freaking box at bare minimum. No one asked to be spoiled unprovoked!!
That's fair. I won't lie, I'm also at fault. I apologize
We failed as a society when we stopped caring about hiding spoilers!!!
This site LITERALLY HAS A BOX TO HIDE THEM
And yet no one likes to use it
I didn't even notice the box until recent.
I think it's been here for a few years tbh.
Yeah, I didn't pay attention since I rarely spoiled. More people should utilize it, though (me included).
OMG DO WE REALLY NEED HIM BACK THOUGH JESUS
I don't even care about him, nobody does. I feel like he is a case of spoiled child/character syndrome, where an author creates a willful, annoying character that everybody hates and that makes the author feel bad for their creation and wants to find a way to give him some redemption and happiness. BUT I SHALL NOT ACCEPT ITTTTTTT
I feel so bad for the author, postponing surgery for 2 years for the sake of work!! TT__TT hope she gets well!
omg revenge by going to fuck in his house is crazy yo
also somehow a forced kiss with tongue feels real violating ngl - like that was NOT a peck you freak
even as a re-read these are so good and heartbreaking they killed me a little inside (in a good way???)
I have a legit question why do so many people seek spoilers and specifically about Riftan learning about the abuse? Aren't you into the actual story, you just want to see that part? lol
Idk seems weird to me
Maybe they hope to see how his reaction will be from his original thoughts on how maxi grew up and the truth and what hes do then
Impatience. We grew up in a binge world.
I mean I get that. I'd even agree! But there's like a lot of other plot happening till then lol. If you don't give a shit enough for what happens to them as characters in between why be invested for such a climactic moment?
It's the tension. We know he's going to find out, but not when. Their misunderstandings and subsequent growth into better versions of themselves are great, we love that. But Maxi's father hangs ominously overhead, threatening to send her spiraling.
This is something unresolved and one of things that Max will have to face in the future. We're all gearing up because we know it's going to be explosive and so much is going to happen after this reveal that we're anticipating it.
It's like reading a story about a parent and kid looking for each other. We can SEE the misses, the almosts, and we want a resolution! Let them reunite! Let them be happy.
For me it's more like... I don't like when the misunderstanding takes too long to be resolved. I guess I had read too many stories from years ago where the main plot was "misunderstanding" and it was never resolved until they die. And after their death, maybe they never find out.
I know this is not the case, and of course this is a Korean story and not a Japanese one, but I cannot hide my feeling of discomfort when I see the author use this kind of skill for their stories.
Of course the plot is going on and of course there are lots of things going, and we know the story won't be as tragic as killing the main characters, but still it is a good strategy to make people long for "the expected conversation" where she tells her husband all the shit she has going through and he explains everything as well from his side.
As I said, it's my opinion, maybe others have their own as you can see :D
I’ve been looking forward to that part from the moment I started reading this. That man needs consequences and Riftan needs to know what she’s been through. While I love the story and how it’s going. That is what I want to see the most right now.
Reaction for me honestly, if the ML acts like a dumbass when it comes to her trauma, would be a turn off for most and the story would go under, but if they give us a good one then most would continue to read it, so. Basically spoilers so we don’t have to waste our time starting out good and going to sht
Ppl wants to see the man face the consequences. But honestly, I won't even care if that man never face the consequence because he's so far remove from the plot other than being the main explaination of why Maxi is the way she it. Ultimately, the main part story feels more like Maxi's personal growth and path to self discovery.
So it is annoying to see so many commenters focusing on 1 point of the story that's so far in the past.
Like guys, just enjoy the ride. This is a slow burn. If ppl are too impatient, they really should just drop.
You're right but also we've been waiting for sooo long that our patience is running thin.
Don't get annoyed ma dear. We can be quite impatient but still enjoy the ride as much as you do :D
That's the good thing of sharing the same story, I have learnt from your comments as well :3
I think it’s something that they perceive to be a big part of the miscommunication in the story, they want it out of every other plot point, but they don’t realize it doesn’t end with that piece of knowledge and is actually the major plot of the story, the actual battles are secondary lmao. Them learning how to communicate while maxi reaches her full potential and who she is, riftan dealing with her as she really is and in a way the grief and loss of her innocence is the plot, not the politics/wars lmao. This is still in my current top manhwa in an overall rating way. They’re also moving much faster than I thought through this
This has a novel… so they can jump and go to the end or enjoy this beautiful art and the stress that comes with it.
omg why can't you ppl be normal you don't have to only hate or only love a character if you are rooting for them but find them frustrating that's the point TT___TT since when are measured reactions a thing of the past lmao