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It's a great Political Novel and recommended to those who like politics and Smart Male Lead. The MC is smart and uses his wits to solve every problem but this doesn't mean that other characters IQ are lowered. Every person has their own interests and they all are very quick witted. I especially liked how every characters had their own motive and characteristic. Even a passing by character has their own agenda and the female characters are also treated nicely unlike some works where most of the females only fangirl or are about love.The MC is a charismatic, genius and beautiful. I don't know what more one could ask for. He is quick witted and knows how to use his head to solve problems and he is also a workaholic and a bit sacrificial.As the story continues on it gets better and better. And I especially adore the Ministry of Magic and Beric. They are so faithful and caring and their bonds are so strong like a family. I especially like how they worry about the MC because he is a perfectionist and workaholic and also have to suffer because of this.At the start Ian's (MC) intentions or main goal were not clear but as the story goes on it becomes clear. There is only thing he wants and it's so sad. He is another one of thise sacrificial MC's... Coughing up blood and hiding it and saying he is fine. He suffers so much because of his love for his country. There is only one thing he gave the biggest part of his heart to. And that's Bariel. He will sacrifice himself again and again if it means glory for Bariel.The main character sees everything from a wide perspective and many times pushes his emotions aside to make choices which will benefit the empire. It shows the cruel fate of the Emperor who must never lean his heart towards anyone and only trust how much is necessary. It sometimes breaks my heart because of how heavy the responsibility it is. They can't let their emotions get in the way or their empire would be the one who faces it's backlash.Don't ignore the tragedy tag. Since the Novel has not ended yet we don't know if he will get a happy ending or not but his life is pretty miserable. The author has a habit of cutting onions and make one cry. I was so emotionally exhausted at one point because of the angst. If it weren't for the Ministry of Magic kids who lighten up the atmosphere and make our MC happy I would have stopped.The novel is a very good read. The world building is good with not many potholes and story keeps on getting better and better. Edit:- I take back what I said. Our MC is not a 'bit' sacrificial but very sacrificial... Someone should just lock him up at this point...