I knew it, she wouldn't be interested in the Croix inheritance and why would she be, when it brought her so much pain and loneliness at that home.
I can't upload images but there was a comment that stood out to me on Ridi (by jsh***) Rosetta's persona is interesting here because I didn't think she would be a tsundere. But I'm glad she is taking steps to acknowledge Maxi's change and growth. I think making up will be gradual though. There's still so much trauma to unpack for Rosetta, and being seen as "noble" and "dignified" is still a big part of her identity which unfortunately is tied to the Duke's teaching and his sole reason of "affection" towards her.
So in this chapter Riftan is the only one mingling with the nobles n royalties in all the banquets, Maxi was invited too but she refused to go. Ruth’s advice on it is better for her to not exposed herself too much to the public is such a good advice. He wanted her to protect her own reputation which is already great in the public’s eyes. Yeah i was expecting snusnu too when Riftan said to her “but you like it rough” .. when she asked him to dance slowly the 2nd time they were supposed to dance again. I was thinking about other thing
I so want Riftan to kidnap her again and lock themselves in the room But maybe the author is saving it for when they get back to Anatol
It's a little bit sad to learn that our couple doesn't have time to spend their togetherness at Osyria due to Riff's duty as a "peace maker" and a "negotiator". However, I'm completely sure they will have a lot of time to be together at Anatole I'm quite overwhelmed with the sisters' reconciliation. Although, it's mostly bout' the heritage issue. I don't blame Rosetta and her attitude. As a victim of abusement who doesn't believe in love, she genuinely needs someone who is able to help her recovering her trauma and teaching her that the world isn't always so cruel.
Yeah the coat of arms is so random. I mean she never really was a part of roem family, she was croix daughter and now she's part of royal family. The only thing why she wears it maybe like u said to show her lineage.
I agree.. i can see that the author wants to quickly wrap up the scenes in Balbon, that is why there is no Maxi’s POV on attending banquets than the first one. And KSJ wants to put closure to the Croix inheritance issue and Maxi’s interaction with Rosetta in today’s n Friday’s chapter. Then send Riftan n Maxi back to Anatol.
I wonder why can't Maxi also have that coat of arms since she is much higher in position in terms about Roem's Lineage
Again neither Maxi or Rossetta should be wearing roem coat of arms, Rossetta should be wearing the royal symbols and Maxi Calypse coat of arms, afterall she's part of Calypse family.
@Ames2021 and @secretmindotaku7, I guess Kim Soo Ji lets Riftan attending many banquets and meetings for the sake of reconciling Maxi and Rosetta privately, peacefully but formally. For, have we remembered, Riftan's relation with Croix is in turmoil due to Maxi's abusement? Even, I still believe there hasn't been no improvement in their relationship, yet, till' today's chapter. I might imagine their reunion and conversation would be ruined if Riftan were there. So, it's much better to give a few moments for the estranged sisters. And, by the way, I notice, in the previous pages, a few of us wished Maxi to meet her family members while all were still in Osyria, didn't we? It's quite true, Rosetta isn't from Osyria. But, she's also Maxi's family member, isn't she? Hi, there! I completely agree with you.
Maybe because they are a part of House of Roem even though it has fallen though I don't get why Maxi doesn't get to wear one since she's the direct descendant
Spoiler: Chapter 194 Chapter 194 Hearing maxi's answer, riftan's eyes shone deeper and softer. The gentle, affectionate gaze of riftan gives maxi a different kind of satisfaction than the passionate look in his eyes. Putting a hand on her cheek, riftan offered her one more dance. Max still doesn't have the confidence to dance but she wants to spend more time with riftan. She asks riftan to dance more softly. Riftan teased her by saying: Don't you like rough? Max's face reddened hearing that and left riftan. Riftan chased after her, put his arm around her shoulder and kissed her cheek. He agreed he would dance better. Elliot comes and informs that the king wants to see Riftan. Riftan with an annoyed face apologizes to maxi as he has to leave. Actually maxi was disappointed, but she had to let her husband go. Elliot escorted her back to the table where RDK was. Elliot stopped the people who were trying to say hello and talked to her. Max observed the situation. Seojur spoke with the ruler of Rivadon. Quahel, who seemed bored, left after someone whispered something to him. According to riftan, Kuahel will also help strengthen the pope's position. SHe sympathized with kuahel who were also trying to solve political problems. But noticing that someone's gaze was on her, she sighed. Luckily, she was protected by the knights so no crowd came near her. But she realized that her energy was quickly running out. Elliot noticed this and took her away from the banquet. Max actually wanted to wait for Riftan to return. Yuri and garrow wanted to accompany maxi but they had a hard time getting out of the crowd of girls surrounding them. Max just gave her mischievous smile seeing the state of the two young men. Sadly, that night was the last romantic night with her husband. Riftan was invited to countless social gatherings with nobles. In the evening he attended an event organized by the pope. Max was also invited but she refused to come to avoid political interests. Ruth advised maxi not to interact with other people. Maxi becomes an extraordinary fantasy. People tend to idealize the characters in the story. While humans in the real world will not be able to fulfill the perfect image created by the public. So if maxi doesn't open up to the public then they will assume that maxi is humble and has bigger fantasies about her. Ruth insists that it is not the pact between WT and the pope that is currently protecting maxi. But the public popularity that got maxi. So the purer the maxi's image, the safer she will be. Max realizes that and promises to appear in public as a simple person and careful about her actions. Ruth continued his activities writing down the results of his research on the dragonian. Maxi exited the study and down the corridor. It's a sunny day, she wants to play with Sidina and Anette. But they went for a city tour from early in the morning. SHe wandered in the garden then entered the room. SHe decided he would spend the day reading a book (because she was advised not to meet many people). Someone knocked on the door. She is rosetta. SHe brought her servants and knights but asked them to wait outside. Rosetta looks even more beautiful. She wore a crown of pearls, sapphires and rubies over her tightly rolled hair. Her long and graceful neck was adorned with a necklace of hundreds of diamonds. There was the coat of arms of the roem and whedon royal families beautifully engraved on her coat. Her appearance seemed to tell that she was the woman with the best status in the robiden continent. Rosetta scolds maxi for standing transfixed and tells her to sit down. Maxi asks when Rosetta will arrive. Rosetta just arrived today. SHe left because the pope invited her to bless Abel. Maxi also congratulates her on becoming a mother. Rosetta didn't answer, things were awkward. Rosetta says she heard news about maxi doing a good job in war. Maxi just said that she had changed. Maxi thought that her current self was not the same as her past self where they met last time. Now maxi will not succumb to the domination of others or the violence of others (meaning his father's oppression). Rosetta glared at her then turned her gaze back to the window. SHe changed the topic. SHe asks maxi is it true that maxi will claim inheritance rights. Maxi froze and asked if that was the reason why Rosetta came to see her. According to the duke's plan, the second child of Rosetta will become Croyso's heir and it will make the Whedon union stronger because the royal family becomes the ruler of the southern region. But if maxi wants to make a claim then things will get complicated. Rosetta decided to listen to maxi's wishes before she made a decision about this. Rosetta adds that maxi's husband is a noble who owns the southern and western regions of Whedon. With such great influence, if this matter is brought to justice, then maxi will get her rights fairly. Maxi felt that Rosetta's statement seemed to support her claiming inheritance rights so that their father's dream would not be fulfilled. Maxi saw that there was still a hint of anger in her sister's eyes. Her father had entangled Rosetta in his plans long ago. But to maxi, her father means nothing anymore. SHe had no intention of wasting her life in a complicated inheritance battle to try to throw her father's ambitions who might only have a few days left to live. The duke's estate has no value to me All I want is Anatol
No, Riftan been busy attending banquets to gather strong alliance for the new Pope n 7 kingdom peace agreement among the nobles n royalties. Why would he attend those banquets just to give way for Rosetta to talk with Maxi? I mean if Riftan is not busy and Rosetta wants to talk to Maxi privately of course he will let her if Maxi wanted too.
Their mothers were, not them. Maxi n Rossetta were Croix, now they part of Royal family and Calypse family. To me wearing roem symbols is/would be a bit disrespectful to their current families, like showing alligence to their mothers' maiden families as if they are not part of royal and Calypse families. Though in Rossetta's case it might be understood as asset/flex for royal family.
The first part of the chapter is very sweet with maxi and Riftan still enjoying the banquet together. I was like… come on one last dance at least if they won’t go back together to their room. I guess the visit from Rosetta shows how powerful maxi and Riftan are now. They seems to have a strong claim on the Croix territory bc of maxi as first born and Roem blood but also bc they grew very powerful. I am glad she is refusing with such a detached feeling, and truly moved on from her traumatic past. Although she could have bargains a little more . I guess that part of the territory is going to be given back to Drisdan, and the other is close to bankruptcy bc of Riftan. Good choice also economically. I don’t think the two territories border geographically either. What I like abt Rosetta is that she did acknowledge Maxi on about she had changed to a stronger person following their conversation in book 1. Rosetta might be emotionally very controlled but she seems fair in acknowledging her sister to recognize that Maxi was able to do it. I feel that their relationship is never going to be as warm and more emotionally involved as two sisters should have bc unfortunately they have not shared real memories together through their life. they were often apart and now their lives are far away and completely different. I think Rosetta wants to protect her second future son interest the best she can without conflicts while moving her relationship with maxi towards a more respectful and adult way. It seems that is always Rosetta that goes to maxi, maybe bc she witnessed in silence the abuse. Rosetta seems more interested in talking to maxi than maxi is towards Rosetta.
For maxi, her dispute with the duke is over. Why? because maxi has become stronger, she is loved, she is valued. SHe proved by her own effort that she broke all of the duke's humiliation! Second, she realized that her father was critical and it was meaningless to spend her energy on revenge. All that's left is hatred and bad memories. But, to Rosetta, she must feel that she hasn't done anything against her father. Because until now, she has always been carried away by her father's plans, including the inheritance rights of her second child. That's why Rosetta still has a desire for revenge