Settling the Affairs of an Atrocious Noble Chapter 23 Discussion

If you want a good, fairly fast paced angsty BL story as you watch MC struggle to maintain the identity of a depraved villain (and the aftermath), I think this story is it.

This story has just the right amount of angst and isn't as overly encompassing. The plot is good- not perfect but enough to maintain interest and raise questions about the body's, "Heinreid"'s past (also as to just how Craig will confront him).

I find myself liking the thought process of MC because it makes sense in his situation. Furthermore, the author built up just enough background, and a unique one I haven't encountered before with the reason for su*cide, to support MC's actions.

Though, there is some parts that can be explored such as:

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The realization that MC would have to be more deplorable in actions rather than words. MC pushed Craig away, as he should considering the original's personality, but I think there could have been a couple more chapters, or more self-reflection to see the gradual loss of care for himself because whose body he's in. The angst factor could have hurt more when he spoke to the King if we had witnessed his unraveling before his breaking point that led to his loss of composure. His experience was enough to draw sympathy, but I hoped to witness a couple more events rather than hear of his actions later on.

Really, there are a lot of things that can be explored a tad more, such as when MC's realization that he can offer the daughter of Silken a proper chance for escape that he didn't get in his past life. In their mirrored situation, my heart trembled still, so it was enough.

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I can't help but want more, but considering this story has a total of around 40 chaps, this is the right amount of plot for a quick read.

As of this chapter, 23, it is enough to judge the first impression but not the whole story, so I will add more when I get there.