This chapter rapidly skyrocketed Merush into the position of my favorite character in this story. I already enjoyed him for the dichotomous contrast his considerably more conservative nature painted against Lord Morten's constant indulgence in violent debauchery, as well as the intellect he's shown throughout this story. Here, though? Here we see the principles he's been shown to hold being acted on in a way that's genuinely heroic in one of those wonderfully small but deeply meaningful ways. It's a simple rebellion - wed the wife Morten wishes to claim to the young man she loves, who also happens to be the son he loathes, then spirit them away so they can begin undermining his plans. It's the sort of thing that I expect will likely cost him his life, an expectation that he clearly shares, and that makes the decision all the more impactful. I can definitely see why this is your favorite chapter.
Ha ha, I’m glad you enjoyed him. It was hard to keep my mouth shut when you called him a devious snake some chapters ago!😂 But you’re not done with him yet.🙂 😉
This chapter rapidly skyrocketed Merush into the position of my favorite character in this story. I already enjoyed him for the dichotomous contrast his considerably more conservative nature painted against Lord Morten's constant indulgence in violent debauchery, as well as the intellect he's shown throughout this story. Here, though? Here we see the principles he's been shown to hold being acted on in a way that's genuinely heroic in one of those wonderfully small but deeply meaningful ways. It's a simple rebellion - wed the wife Morten wishes to claim to the young man she loves, who also happens to be the son he loathes, then spirit them away so they can begin undermining his plans. It's the sort of thing that I expect will likely cost him his life, an expectation that he clearly shares, and that makes the decision all the more impactful. I can definitely see why this is your favorite chapter.
Ha ha, I’m glad you enjoyed him. It was hard to keep my mouth shut when you called him a devious snake some chapters ago!😂 But you’re not done with him yet.🙂 😉
Thank you so much!🩶
That was your other snake boy I was talking about, Ashier, the slithering bastard ;)
But yes, Merush is devious in his way, too. Difference is he uses his cleverness and wit for a far nobler cause.
Yes Merush became a favourite for me in this one too!