Her drawing is artistic, but reading it is also an art as well. This is not a normal, cliche story about "good, loyal servants wants to protect the king". In some aspects, maybe it is, but to me, it's not. Throughout the story, the focus isn't about the voice or the murder, but actually the characters. "Aruosumente" means "Sage's dream", a trial that help a person to foresee the future. However, the main stage is the present, and then the plot is the past. Everything connects to each other. Legna's past, LanteDante's past, Moeran's past, they are connecting and create a line to future, to the answer that Legna seeks in present. The story is about politic, faith, and people' minds. It's complicated, has a lot of philosophy, but that just makes it more interesting.
There is no side character. Everyone has his/her own role and being developed through Legna's POV. The Tarot cards, just like the Sage said, its meaning changes by one's perspective. The viewers can think differently about characters and that also affects how they view the story as well. People can think Lante is a liar, or they can also see Lante as a pitiful boy, or a friendly guy that wants to help Legna. No one other than us judge the characters. Aki gives us hints, makes us decide who we can trust, instead of forcing us to do that.
The only character that hasn't been touched now and is viewed as "purely good" is the King - Alshan. But let me remind you, that's Legna's POV and it's simply because Legna trusts his king and his childhood friend. In Aki's mangas, nobody doesn't have secrets and dark side. The King being kept as innocent is nothing good at all, and we can expect some plot twists coming. Trusting is really an issue in this manga.
Despite the tragedy and lots of philosophys, the humors are great too. The way she draws and describe Legna's character as "stubborn" leads to many funny situation when he interacts with others for the first time. You grow to love him not just because his loyalty, but also his awkwardness and straightforward manner.
I highly recommend it for everyone that wants something new and distinctive. Enjoy it while drinking a cup of tea XD!
