Reasons to Protect the Witch’s Son

That was such a great book. I recommend this book.

The narrative unfolds as follows: Zen is a merciless and wild individual who disregards all rules and laws in a world that cherishes order and discipline. He wanders around, seeking to relieve his boredom through killing, robbing, and destroying. His efforts to entertain himself by causing chaos lead him on a journey to uncover his forgotten past.  
  
What makes the story compelling are the questions it raises. Is Zen more or less evil than those who commit wrongs with a purpose? Is there a difference between being a murderer with a "noble cause" and just being an ordinary killer? Others kill for their country, for their loved ones... Zen simply acts on his impulses. It's who he is. The real plot begins when Zen starts to doubt whether these urges are truly natural. He suspects that someone might be manipulating him, and for the first time, he becomes curious about his own past.  
  
This part of the story is what makes Zen such a remarkable character. He is a villain. He doesn't mind being a villain. It's in his nature, it's part of him, and he can accept it—as long as his actions stem from his own free will. The theme of free will permeates the story, leaving you questioning whether it even exists.  
  
I would give this story an overall rating of 7, and here's why. While the ending was somewhat surprising, it felt rushed compared to the rest of the story, which developed smoothly and naturally. There were certain elements at the end that seemed unnecessary and lacked purpose. Instead of preserving the philosophical ambiguity that hangs over the tale, the conclusion attempts to explain everything in a straightforward manner. An open-ended resolution would have been far more effective. In my view, an ambitious story like this one should have stayed bold and left us pondering.  
  
Akusaga takes an innovative approach to the narrative until the very end, where there seems to be an insistent need to provide closure at any cost. That said, this manga has more strengths than weaknesses. I thoroughly enjoyed grappling with the questions it raises, and I genuinely liked Zen, who is original, intriguing, and highly entertaining. <p>

/Comment may contain spoiler/Ah what a nice novel~~~I really like how each arc has something new prepared. I especially liked arc 3   4 ah~Though there had also been some I didn't even read(specifically arc 6   7) (*´∇` )  Had especially wished for one or two more worlds with a Fantasy-like setting. But all in all, it was quite good ah~Liked it that they still went back to the two unfinished worlds and completed the plot ヾ(＾-＾)ノ