Hazy_0832

it's a return to formula. believe it or not, the initial formula for the story was Elden Ring.

I never said that the characters fell in love with Van, and if you had read through the story a bit more, you’d understand that wasn’t the case. Regarding the supposed decline in quality, I find that hard to believe, as I’ve put even more effort into the chapters beyond 30. If certain parts felt cringe to you, I’m sorry it didn’t resonate. Thank you for taking the time to read.

Thank you for your comment! The truth is, I have a clear direction in mind for where the story is going. However, in my effort to resolve things and move toward that goal, I’ve hit a few writing blocks along the way. To overcome them, I’ve ended up introducing new storylines and plot devices—definitely 100% on me. I do have a planned resolution for the events at the Capital, so rest assured, that’s coming. As for Van, you’re absolutely right. I’ve been a bit lazy with his perception stat, mostly because I don’t consider his stats to be the main focus of the story—at least not yet. Sometimes, I even regret displaying his status window at all. But on the flip side, it does give me more tools to work with if I ever want to shift the story’s direction in the future. Honestly, I’m still brainstorming the best way to reach that key plot point. And keep in mind, while it might feel like a lot has happened, in the story’s timeline, it’s only been less than a week. Things are moving—just at a slow pace, haha. and yep. one core plot element is how the emotional can harm even the OP Van :) Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. I really appreciate it!

Well, think of it this way: At some point, Michael must have told Anne to act normal, and the seal forces her to comply with that instruction. As for Marcy deducing what happened at Van's apartment, there were physical marks indicating a struggle, but Anne's behavior didn’t provide any clear signs. She could only shed a single tear—and even then, she always did it when Marcy wasn’t paying attention. Marcy wouldn’t immediately jump to the conclusion that her daughter had been branded as someone’s slave. Even if she sensed something was off, she’d likely brush it off as Anne being tired. For Marcy to grow truly suspicious, she’d need a strong reason to pay closer attention to her daughter. At this point, there hasn’t been anything compelling enough to push her to that level of scrutiny. I mean, there's Michael being competent all of a sudden, but that's hardly a reason just yet. Thank you for your comment! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the chapters!

Thank you for your comment! Here's how I see it: Michael is so entangled in his own struggles and guilt that his perception of others is skewed, even though he believes he truly understands them. He places Anne and Lizzy on a pedestal, treating them as ideals to admire—larger-than-life figures. To Michael, Anne isn’t like anyone else, and he outright rejects the idea that she could be. In his mind, Anne can’t possibly fall for someone after a brief meeting—she’s Anne, so something foul must have happened. He sees her as untouchable, the epitome of strength, intelligence, and grace—Aunt Marcy’s daughter, the powerhouse beauty. But because of this fixation on the version of Anne he wants her to be, he’s blind to the person she actually is, her struggles, and the cracks in her seemingly perfect image. Her humanity, her imperfections—those don’t exist in the Anne he’s created in his mind. I understand it might feel like beating a dead horse—and trust me, I’ve thought about that—but from Michael’s perspective, when he orders Anne to come to work the next day, he genuinely believes he’s saving her from the clutches of someone evil. It’s not just about his feelings for her; he sees her as an essential “ally” in his mission to save everyone else—Lizzy, his “aunts,” and whoever else he holds dear. I hope this clears things up a bit. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!

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And lastly, I love reading your comments. you are amongst the only ones who provide constructive criticism, and I appreciate that. thanks for reading!

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