L'impératrice remariée T05

The visuals are so expressive and detailed—did the artist have a particular inspiration for blending traditional and fantasy aesthetics?

The manipulations and alliances kept me on edge, but I wonder if the pacing was deliberately slower to build tension or if it was just the storytelling style.

Her internal conflict makes her so relatable, but I’m curious whether this focus was planned from the start or evolved during the series.