@baiexa She's quite literally a villain. Using people as it suits her, treating her maids horribly in her past life (even if Mielle encouraged her behavior), manipulating those who actually care about her to acheive her personal goals, etc.
@sheepdoge In the worst case, she might've been suggesting that Claudia had been 'improved' by the lightening of her skin (as is a common attitude in South Asia & East Asia). I think overall I'm glad the readers spoke up considering the implications since this is a good series and I don't want...
@sheepdoge Yeah I totally agree. Then again, given the backlash the mangaka received, I'm not surprised she back-pedaled. If she had stuck to it, the series might've been axed.
Swapping one cultural issue for another, I see ....
The entire nation sees Claudia as a hero. Gerard should face little to no criticism for protecting her from a creep (which can easily be proven due to the presence of Prince Levi). There is no reason Prince Levi must be the one responsible for...