Philomel the Fake - Vol. 1 Ch. 6

[MangaDex]

 

[SoulOverCaos]

the story gives off the impression that a little 9 yo or something girl can grow and act as an adult after reading what the future would be, without actually feeling it on her skin
may sound a bit harsh, but the author might have forgotten that Philomel (we don't hear her name very often, do we?) didn't actually get reincarnated, but only aquired the knowledge of future events from a book

 

[beansbunko]

YESS butch gilf lady in waiting

the story gives off the impression that a little 9 yo or something girl can grow and act as an adult after reading what the future would be, without actually feeling it on her skin
may sound a bit harsh, but the author might have forgotten that Philomel (we don't hear her name very often, do we?) didn't actually get reincarnated, but only aquired the knowledge of future events from a book

To be honest, all the villainesses in these manga are a ridiculously competent and perfectly avoid every error no matter how they got there, im just glad to have one that isn't reincarnated random modern day korean gamer for a change lol

 

[SoulOverCaos]

YESS butch gilf lady in waiting


To be honest, all the villainesses in these manga are a ridiculously competent and perfectly avoid every error no matter how they got there, im just glad to have one that isn't reincarnated random modern day korean gamer for a change lol

i also appreciate the fact that they didn't go for the overly used reincarnation story, but in those cases the fact that the reincarnator is so competent is not just because of luck but because of years of past experiences; so their perfect behaviour can be annoying but believable
The way I see it, for the story to make a bit more sense the girl should act in a way befitting of someone her age. The story wouldn't be about her outsmarting people way older than her, but about how her decisions will be changed due to knowing what the future holds while still be clumbsy and make errors since she doesn't have actual experience to back her up.
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A very fine example is her crying in the bed after realizing what the book said was true and her father would never love her: she had a completelly normal reaction for a child, not being able to do anything about it but feeling sad, which led to change the future as the father came to see her and realized the confort of the palace is not what she needs

 

[comeonnow0]

I think the nanny was fine. Yes, she was strict. Yes, she didn't very much like Philomel because of how disappointed she generally was with her behavior. But that's generally understandable as a strict nanny, and she was upfront about it. Upfront to a young child about it, but still.

I mean, I get it. I understand why Philomel had her forcibly retired. I don't fully understand why the nanny was so against retirement, but whatever. Just wanted to say it could've worked out if the nanny became an ally, if the nanny saw Philomel in a positive light.

 

[pauljr]

I think the nanny was fine. Yes, she was strict. Yes, she didn't very much like Philomel because of how disappointed she generally was with her behavior. But that's generally understandable as a strict nanny, and she was upfront about it. Upfront to a young child about it, but still.

I mean, I get it. I understand why Philomel had her forcibly retired. I don't fully understand why the nanny was so against retirement, but whatever. Just wanted to say it could've worked out if the nanny became an ally, if the nanny saw Philomel in a positive light.

I agree about the nanny, she was strict and mean but unlike other evil nanny types she still did her job and took care of philomel, and even encouraged her to be better which showed she was still invested in philomel's future well being. Plus, while its just guesswork on my part i feel like the nanny had a hand in keeping the other maids and guards in check, since even though they held philomel in contempt they were still kind and respectful on the surface. If the nanny had truly given up on philomel she would turn a blind eye if the other maids and guards started talking back or neglecting their charge
As for the nanny not wanting to retire, its probably because even though she complained about her job, she did have a fair bit of power and authority as the head maid of the emperor's only child, so to go from that to an elderly retiree would feel like falling to the bottom after so many years of privalige

 

[Shiirooooooooo]

its really sad that human nature to survive drive this 9 years old girl mind into maturing so fast and so efficient. even if she doesnt have the blood of an emperor I'm sure her blood is one of the most capable one out there.

 

[Shiirooooooooo]

the story gives off the impression that a little 9 yo or something girl can grow and act as an adult after reading what the future would be, without actually feeling it on her skin
may sound a bit harsh, but the author might have forgotten that Philomel (we don't hear her name very often, do we?) didn't actually get reincarnated, but only aquired the knowledge of future events from a book

when pushed around the corner. even a frightening rats could scratch cat eyes. I bet even human could do it too to the extreme. not to mention someone with genius blood running on their vein. and its not just reading, she also gains forsight or dream about it. with a world filled with magic I dont think the plot feel out of place at all despite her still a 9 years old brat.

 

[Sheepleer]

I really hate this, the story makes it seem like this 9 year old child is responsible for the mistreatment she recieved just because she may not have been on her best behaviour. I already know that this story will very likely include a """"redemption"""" for the emporer but I still hope it does not, anyone that calls their child "that thing" is not worthy of being called a parent. Disgusting.

 

[sanglyon]

I agree about the nanny, she was strict and mean but unlike other evil nanny types she still did her job and took care of philomel, and even encouraged her to be better which showed she was still invested in philomel's future well being. Plus, while its just guesswork on my part i feel like the nanny had a hand in keeping the other maids and guards in check, since even though they held philomel in contempt they were still kind and respectful on the surface. If the nanny had truly given up on philomel she would turn a blind eye if the other maids and guards started talking back or neglecting their charge
As for the nanny not wanting to retire, its probably because even though she complained about her job, she did have a fair bit of power and authority as the head maid of the emperor's only child, so to go from that to an elderly retiree would feel like falling to the bottom after so many years of privalige

Really? Did you read the same story?

The nanny whipped the FL, didn't believe she was sick until she was burning up with fever, told her she looked nothing like her parents, etc...

And no, she didn't properly keep the maids and knight in check. Servants don't freely badmouth the princess they serve behind her back unless they feel confident the person in charge, aka the nanny, didn't care. Just look how they ask themselves "what will we do if the nanny's gone?" They know they won't have things go their way anymore.

The FL should have asked for the whole bunch to be replaced, I hope it'll happen later.

 

[Zwamp]

Never let your walls down girl, steal money, run away, never look back.