I absolutely hate the male lead. He’s abusive af. It’s obvious they are going to end up together but how could she love someone who has choked her TWICE and threatens to torture her. What an intense case of Stockholm syndrome!!!
What’s wrong with blasting a crevice in the ground? It’s quick, easy, and efficient. No need to get down and dirty. I find her solution to be the most appropriate for her situation.
Maybe the emperor was worried that Marie might overwork herself if she has to take care of him as well as the princess candidate. I like him better than other male leads. He’s not forceful or yandere-ish and seems to care about his people a lot
Even if the blondie doesn’t visibly bully her, her inaction towards her sister’s blatant mistreatment and discrimination says something about her character. Silence speaks volume.