Do wonder if there's an element of Sauri making unreasonable standards for his potential fiance to ensure that Berna has no competition for becoming heir. He seemed to have begun to almost surrender his position upon learning Berna's true abilities. Thats how I'm choosing to see it pre last ch.Sauri's behind Orva for "least grown individual", but he at least seemingly got out from under his mother's spell who had poisoned him against Bernadetta, because he actively acknowledges her intellect and capability and has realized his error in that regard.
their father being a dipshit who refuses to cede the family title to Bernadetta isn't Sauri's fault. Yes, Sauri could step down from the succession battle, but I'd argue that it serves as motivation for him to keep pushing himself forward, which is good for growth. And there's a timer on it, anyway; if he does take too long in finding a fiancé, then Bernadetta scores the succession rights anyway.
You're not wrong, he's still not great, but he has some advancement and progression in his story. Orva.......really was just a meathead from start to finish, and now has a wife who will literally mother him, it would seem (sternly, hopefully).
And then they all grew up, The End.
Feels like a novel ending. The villainess never went crazy or turned into a demon or started committing crimes. They had some school drama and they learned from it. That's refreshing.
Shoutout to Orva and all the fellas who want to marry a domineering mother-type. Maybe she just accepted the dual job of babysitter/lady of the house. It's a big promotion from head maid. But I like to think they are genuinely into it, like little freaks. <3
Not "will" has mother'd him.Orva.......really was just a meathead from start to finish, and now has a wife who will literally mother him, it would seem (sternly, hopefully).