Yarinaoshi Reijou wa Ryuutei Heika wo Kouryakuchuu Episode 8 Discussion

It feels like nothing much happened this episode, but despite that I think Hadis's brother finding him was a major development, because gaining an ally is really the first real step they've taken to fight back...at all?

In fact, given how they've planned things, gaining allies is really the ONLY step they will be taking. They've already said that they can't use the dragons to take back power because that would lower faith in Lord Rave. Hadis could fight back using troops loyal to him, but he doesn't seem to want to.

As previously discussed, their plan really seems to be to wait for the fake sword to break on its own, at which point the Uncle will be shown to be an imposter. It seems to be a political, rather than a military solution, IE once they show that Hadis is the true emperor, they appeal to the noble houses for support and gain back power peacefully, rather than through force.

Given that, creating alliances with each house is key. From what they said in the office, Hadis's sister and brother are members of two of the three main houses (not 100% sure how that family structure works, but OK...maybe by marriage?), so gaining even one of them and confirming the other isn't an enemy is a major development in the plan.

So, yeah. Even though this episode seemed to have nothing much happen, I think it was pretty important for the plot.

Another great episode! I'm loving the pace of it, it feels just right for the events it's covering and unlike many others it doesn't feel like it's skipping out on anything. I get the feeling that the staff put a LOT of time, effort and love into it and are either planning or expecting to be making multiple seasons (likely covering the whole of the source material); which is why it feels as it does for the pace. It's interesting that Elentzia's dragon reacted in the way that she did as well as Elentzia's brother's dragon (can't remember his name at the moment...). I'm guessing it has to do with her status as the Dragon Consort. I love the interactions and dynamic that Jill and Hadis had throughout the episode, it was so wholesome and heartwarming! Particularly the first scene where Jill said she loves him and the events immediately leading up to that declaration. I hope Jill can find a golden eyed black dragon and befriend it, I'm 100% confident that that will be happening. It's somewhat too bad that their slow life on the run is coming to a close, but I'm excited to see what is next to come!

Anyways, this week's episode was terrific and I can't wait for next week to come and see where we go from here!

@amf85 good synopsis and run-down!

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I enjoyed the moments with Jill and the dragons, and was cool to see that they reacted to her. Interested to know about "The Dragon Consort's Trials" that they name dropped when Hadis was arguing with Rave too!

I agree with you on the development of the plot. One minor thing bothered me, though—it’s one of those little details that sticks out.

If Jill could intimidate and scare two dragons belonging to the Emperor's prince and princess siblings, how come the dragon that destroyed the fountain during the entrance test didn’t sense Jill or get scared and run away?

If this is true, then Hadis is an idiot. But most likely, it’s not. Hadis might actually be keeping a watch. Besides, these dragons seem powerful, so they probably rank higher in intelligence too. And with Hadis keeping an eye, this dragon likely put two and two together and skedaddled outta there as fast as possible.

Lovely episode!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Jill... XD